Summary of Contents for S+ARCK GORENJE RK612STX
- Page 1 DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER www.gorenje.com www.gorenje.com...
- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT NOTES AND PRECAUTIONS ADVICE FOR SAVING POWER WITH REFRIGERATION APPLIANCES APPLIANCE 10 APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 11 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION 13 CHANGING THE DIRECTION OF DOOR OPENING 14 OPERATING THE APPLIANCE WITH MECHANIC CONTROLS 16 APPLIANCE WITH ELECTRONIC CONTROL 24 APPLIANCE INTERIOR EQUIPMENT 28 RECOMMENDED DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE STORING AND... -
Page 4: Important Notes And Precautions
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. - Page 5 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).
- Page 6 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 responsible for their safety.
- Page 7 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. Make sure that no parts of the cooling system are damaged. A gas leak is not hazardous to the environment, but it could cause eye injury or fire.
- Page 8 In case of an error or power supply failure, do not open the freezer compartment unless the freezer has not operated for over 16 hours. After this period, use the frozen food or provide sufficient cooling (e.g. a replacement appliance). Technical information on the appliance Rating plate can be found in the appliance interior.
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Page 9: Advice For Saving Power With Refrigeration Appliances
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). -
Page 10: Appliance Description
APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION A Refrigerator Control unit 2 LED lighting of refrigerator interior 3 Pull-out glass shelf (height- adjustable) 4 Shelf with a bottle retainer* 5 FreshZone drawer* 6 Fruit and vegetables drawer (CrispZone) 7 SimpleSlide height- adjustable door bin 8 Bottle shelf B Freezer 9 Freezer drawers 10 Glass shelves... -
Page 11: Installation And Connection
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. Class Temperature from +10°C to +32°C... - Page 12 • 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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Page 13: Changing The Direction Of Door Opening
CHANGING THE DIRECTION OF DOOR OPENING Door opening direction cannot be changed for this appliance. -
Page 14: Operating The Appliance With Mechanic Controls
OPERATING THE APPLIANCE WITH MECHANIC CONTROLS A Temperature setting and on/off knob B Lighting on/off key SWITCHING THE APPLIANCE ON/OFF To switch on: rotate the A dial clockwise. Switching off: Rotate the A knob back to the position in which the arrow is aligned with the symbol (caution: appliance will remain powered, i.e. - Page 15 ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURE • To set the desired temperature, rotate the A dial in clockwise direction, i.e. to the right. • A change in the environment temperature will aff ect the temperature in the appliance. Adjust the setting with the A dial accordingly.
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Page 16: Appliance With Electronic Control
APPLIANCE WITH ELECTRONIC CONTROL CONTROL UNIT 1 A Temperature adjustment and freezer boost key B Refrigerator compartment temperature indicator C Freezer boost function indicator D Alarm indicator 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). - Page 17 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...
- Page 18 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.
- Page 19 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".
- Page 20 CONTROL UNIT 2 A Appliance on key and refrigerator compartment off key B Acoustic alarm off key C Super cool on/off key D Refrigerator compartment temperature keys E Refrigerator temperature display F Freezer compartment on key and appliance off key G ECO function on/off key H Super freeze on/off key Freezer compartment temperature keys...
- Page 21 Switching off the appliance: To switch off the appliance, press and hold (for three seconds) the key F (caution: appliance will remain powered, i.e. there will still be electric current in the appliance). ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURE • To set the temperature in the refrigerator compartment use the keys D: lower temperature ;...
- Page 22 EXTREME FREEZING (UPPER DRAWER OF THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT) • In order to quickly freeze fresh food, use the XtremeFreeze function that is only active in the upper drawer of the freezer compartment. It involves intensive blowing of cool air in that part of the appliance.
- Page 23 HIGH TEMPERATURE ALARM If the temperature inside the appliance is too high, acoustic alarm will be activated (intermittent tone) and the B key will flash. • Acknowledge and turn off the acoustic alarm by pressing the B key. • The acoustic alarm will be activated every 24 hours if the temperature in the appliance is not low enough and there is danger of food spoilage.
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Page 24: Appliance Interior Equipment
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. - Page 25 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. •...
- Page 26 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.
- Page 27 NO FROST APPLIANCES Ionizer switched on Ionizer switched off ADAPTIVE INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY (only with electronic control) 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.
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Page 28: Recommended Distribution Of Food In The Appliance
RECOMMENDED DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE RECOMMENDED DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE Sections of the refrigerator: - upper part: canned food, bread, wine, pastry etc. - middle part: dairy products, ready-made meals, desserts, soft drinks, beer, cooked food, etc. -
Page 29: Storing Food In The Refrigerator
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. - Page 30 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...
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Page 31: Storing Food In The Freshzone Drawer
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. -
Page 32: Freezing And Storing Frozen Food
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;... -
Page 33: Important Warnings On Freezing Fresh Food
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. -
Page 34: Frozen Food Storage Time
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... -
Page 35: Defrosting The Appliance
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. -
Page 36: Cleaning The Appliance
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. -
Page 37: Troubleshooting
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. • Too high environment temperature. Cooling system operates •... - Page 38 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.
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Page 39: Information About Appliance Noise
INFORMATION ABOUT APPLIANCE NOISE Cooling in refrigerator freezers is made possible by a cooling system that also includes a compressor (and a fan with some appliances), which generates some noise. The level of noise depends on installation, proper use, and age of the appliance. •... - Page 40 FS_600_STARCK en (04-20)