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DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER www.gorenje.com www.gorenje.com...
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We thank you for the confidence you have shown by purchasing our appliance. We wish you find a lot of pleasure in its use. The appliance is intended solely for household use. Refrigerator freezer (hereinafter: the appliance) consists of two parts: the upper part is the refrigerator and the lower part is the freezer.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT NOTES AND PRECAUTIONS 10 ADVICE FOR SAVING POWER WITH REFRIGERATION APPLIANCES 11 APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION 12 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION 15 CHANGING THE DIRECTION OF DOOR OPENING 19 OPERATING THE APPLIANCE 28 APPLIANCE INTERIOR EQUIPMENT 33 RECOMMENDED DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE STORING AND 34 STORING FOOD IN THE REFRIGERATOR...
IMPORTANT NOTES AND PRECAUTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME Before connecting the appliance to the power mains, please read carefully the instructions for use which describe the appliance and its correct and safe use. The instructions apply to several appliance types/models; thus, settings or equipment may be described herein which is not available in your appliance.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! Risk of fire/flammable materials. The appliance must be connected to the power mains and grounded in compliance with the effective standards and regulations. WARNING! Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance. Before cleaning the appliance, unplug it from the power mains (unplug the power cord from the wall outlet).
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Danger of frostbite Never put frozen food in your mouth and avoid touching frozen food as this may cause frostnip or frostbite. Safety of children and vulnerable persons The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person...
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Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload refrigerating appliances. Warning regarding the refrigerant The appliance contains a small amount of an environmentally friendly yet flammable gas R600a.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE USE OF APPLIANCE WARNING! This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: – staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; - farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;...
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Technical information on the appliance Rating plate can be found in the appliance interior. It indicates data on voltage, gross and net volume, type and amount of refrigerant, and information on the climate classes. If the language on the rating plate is not the language of your choice or the language of your country, replace it with the one supplied.
ADVICE FOR SAVING POWER WITH REFRIGERATION APPLIANCES • Install the appliance as specifi ed in the instruction manual. • Do not open the door more often than necessary. • Occasionally make sure air circulation underneath the appliance is unobstructed. • Condenser unit on the rear wall should be kept clean (see chapter Cleaning the appliance).
APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION A Refrigerator Control unit 2 LED lighting of refrigerator interior 3 Pull-out glass shelf (height- adjustable) 4 Crisper (fruit and vegetables drawer) 5 Height-adjustable door bin 6 Bottle shelf B Freezer 7 Freezer drawers 8 Glass shelves • The drawers are protected against pulling out. To remove a drawer from the appliance, pull it out as far as it will go, then lift at the front and pull out completely.
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION SELECTING THE ROOM • Install the appliance in a dry and well ventilated room. The appliance will operate correctly if the environment temperature is in the interval specifi ed in the table. The appliance class is indicated on the rating plate / label with the basic information on the appliance. Description Class Ambient temperature range...
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• Do not expose the appliance to direct sunlight and do not place it near any source of heat. If this cannot be avoided, install an insulation panel. • The appliance may stand alone or it may be placed ext to a cupboard or a wall. Consider the clearance required to fully open the door in order to allow pulling out the drawers and shelves (see installation diagram).
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CONNECTING THE APPLIANCE • Connect the appliance to the power mains using a connection cable. The wall outlet should be fi tted with a ground contact (safety socket). Nominal voltage and frequency are indicated on the rating plate/label with basic information on the appliance. •...
CHANGING THE DIRECTION OF DOOR OPENING VERSION I – CONTROLS IN THE APPLIANCE INTERIOR Tools required: socket wrench No. 8, Phillips screwdriver, torx 25, flat screwdriver The procedure to change the direction of door opening should be carried out by at least two persons.
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VERSION II – CONTROLS ON THE DOOR Tools required: socket wrench No. 8, Phillips screwdriver, torx 25, flat screwdriver The procedure to change the direction of door opening should be carried out by at least two persons. 1. Remove the upper hinge cover (A) and the cover from the connector (B1). 2.
OPERATING THE APPLIANCE CONTROL UNIT 1 A Temperature adjustment and freezer boost key (also ON/OFF key – only for NoFrost models) B Refrigerator compartment temperature indicator C Freezer boost function indicator D Alarm indicator CONTROL UNIT 2 A Temperature adjustment and freezer boost key B Refrigerator compartment temperature indicator C Freezer boost function indicator...
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SWITCHING THE APPLIANCE ON/OFF When you connect your appliance to the mains for the first time, it will be in standby mode (powered, but switched off). To switch on the appliance press A key for 3 seconds. To switch off the appliance press again A key for 3 seconds.
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ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURE IN THE APPLIANCE • Adjust the temperature as desired with the A key. • Press the A key until the desired temperature is set. The appliance displays the set temperature of the refrigerator compartment. • Actual temperature inside the appliance will depend on its use (amount and distribution of food, environment temperature, frequency of door opening, compressor operation or...
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FREEZER BOOST FUNCTION To activate the freezer boost function, press the A key until the symbol C lights up. • Use this setting after switching on the appliance for the fi rst time, before cleaning, or 24 hours before adding a large amount of food.
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CONTROL UNIT 3 (CONTROLS ON THE DOOR) A Temperature adjustment and freezer boost key (also ON/OFF key – only for NoFrost models) B Refrigerator compartment temperature indicator C Freezer boost function indicator D Alarm indicator...
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SWITCHING THE APPLIANCE ON/OFF When you connect your appliance to the mains for the first time, it will be in standby mode (powered, but switched off). To switch on the appliance press A key for 3 seconds. To switch off the appliance press again A key for 3 seconds.
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ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURE IN THE APPLIANCE • Adjust the temperature as desired with the A key. • Press the A key until the desired temperature is set. The appliance displays the set temperature of the refrigerator compartment. • Actual temperature inside the appliance will depend on its use (amount and distribution of food, environment temperature, frequency of door opening, compressor operation or...
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FREEZER BOOST FUNCTION To activate the freezer boost function, press the A key until the symbol C lights up. • Use this setting after switching on the appliance for the fi rst time, before cleaning, or 24 hours before adding a large amount of food.
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MANUALLY ADJUSTABLE FLAP (ONLY WITH SOME MODELS OF NOFROST APPLIANCES) The flap is located behind the fruit and vegetable bin. As a factory setting, it is in position 2 or 3. If it is not possible to reach the right temperature, then set it as described in the section "Troubleshooting".
APPLIANCE INTERIOR EQUIPMENT (* Equipment depends on the model) SHELF • For easier access to food and clarity, the shelves can be partly pulled out. • The shelves may be adjusted tu suit your preferences using the guides in the refrigerator interior.
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CRISPZONE – FRUIT AND VEGETABLE BIN WITH HUMIDITY CONTROL • The bin at the bottom of the refrigerator is intended for storing fruit and vegetables. It provides humidity and prevents the food from drying out. • Store the food in suitable packaging to prevent them from emitting or taking on odours. The bin has integrated humidity regulator which allows setting the humidity according to the amount of food stored.
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STORAGE BIN (MULTIBOX)* • MultiBox bin offers a convenient way for storing food with a strong or pungent smell, e.g. ripened or blue-vein cheese, sausages, onions, butter etc. • The silicone lid provides an air-tight seal that prevents the food from drying out and the odour to spread throughout the refrigerator compartment.
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IONIZER (IONAIR)* • Air ionizer installed in the refrigerator compartment keeps the air permanently fresh. As a result, the food remains fresh and tasty longer. • Air ionizer can be switched on and off using the switch located on the fan housing or on the side of the cooling tower (depending on the model).
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NO FROST APPLIANCE Ionizer switched on Ionizer switched off ADAPTIVE INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY Innovative sensor technology allows adjusting appliance operation to the user's habits or behaviour. Adaptive intelligent system monitors, analyzes, and records on a daily and weekly basis the use of appliance and adapts appliance operation to the perceived patterns.
STORING FOOD IN THE REFRIGERATOR IMPORTANT WARNINGS REGARDING FOOD STORAGE Correct use of the appliance, appropriate packaging, maintaining the right temperature, and observing the food hygiene standards has a decisive impact on the quality of food storage. Observe the expiry dates for the food, specified on the packaging.
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FOOD STORAGE TIMES Recommended storage time in the refrigerator Type of food Time eggs, marinades, smoked meat up to 10 days cheese up to 10 days root vegetables up to 8 days butter up to 7 days deserts, fruit, ready-to-eat food, chunks of raw up to 2 days meat fish, raw minced meat, seafood...
STORING FOOD IN THE FRESHZONE DRAWER In the FreshZone compartment, food stays fresh longer than in a conventional refrigerator, retaining more flavour and nutrients. Decay and loss of mass are slowed down; therefore, fruit and vegetables remain fresh and natural longer. For optimum performance, the drawer should be fully closed.
STORING FOOD IN THE ZEROZONE DRAWER The ZeroZone compartment allows storing a wide variety of fresh food for up to three times longer than in a conventional refrigerator. The food stays fresh longer, retaining the flavour and nutrients. The temperature in this drawer depends on the temperature settings in the refrigerator compartment, environment temperature, frequency of door opening, and amount of food placed in it.
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APPROXIMATE STORAGE TIME IN THE ZEROZONE DRAWER* Type of food Time sausages, cold cuts, beef, pork, venison, raw meat up to 7 days Poultry up to 5 days fish up to 4 days seafood up to 3 days Vegetables: cabbage, garlic, carrots up to 180 days celery, herbs up to 30 days...
FREEZING AND STORING FROZEN FOOD FREEZING PROCESS Maximum amount of fresh food that may be inserted at once is specified on the appliance rating plate. If the amount of food to be frozen exceeds the indicated amount, the quality of freezing will be inferior;...
IMPORTANT WARNINGS ON FREEZING FRESH FOOD Only freeze the food that is suitable for freezing in the freezer. Make sure the food you freeze is of high quality and fresh. Choose appropriate packaging and use the packaging correctly. Packaging should not be permeable to humidity; it should be airtight to prevent the food from drying out and loss of vitamins.
FROZEN FOOD STORAGE TIME Recommended storage time in the freezer Type of food Time fruit, beef from 10 to 12 months vegetables, veal, poultry from 8 to 10 months Venison from 6 to 8 months Pork from 4 to 6 months minced meat 4 months bread, pastry, ready-to-eat meals, lean...
DEFROSTING THE APPLIANCE AUTOMATIC REFRIGERATOR DEFROSTING Refrigerator does not need defrosting because the ice on the back interior wall is thawed automatically. Any accumulated ice will melt when the compressor unit is inactive. Drops will flow through an opening in the refrigerator rear wall into a tray fitted above the compressor, from where they will evaporate.
CLEANING THE APPLIANCE Before cleaning, unplug the appliance from the power mains – switch off the appliance (see chapter Switching the Appliance On/Off) and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. • Use a soft cloth to clean all surfaces. Cleaners that contain abrasive substances, acids, or solvents are not suitable for cleaning as they may damage the surface.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem: Cause or remedy: Appliance is connected • Make sure there is voltage in the power outlet and that to the power mains but it the appliance is switched on. does not work. Cooling system operates • Too high environment temperature. continuously for a long •...
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Problem: Cause or remedy: Door is difficult to open: • If you are trying to open the freezer door after just having closed it, this could be difficult to do. As you open the door, some cool air escapes from the appliance and it is replaced by warm air from the environment.
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES THAT DO NOT AFFECT THE FUNCTIONALITY OF THE APPLIANCE. Instructions for use of the appliance can also be found on our website at www.gorenje. com / < http://www.gorenje.com />...
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