Grundig GKN4685VPZ User Manual
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Contents
1. Safety and environment
instructions 5
1.1. General safety .....................5
1.1.1 HC warning ...........................7
1.1.2 For models with water
dispenser .......................................7
1.2. Intended use........................7
1.3. Child safety ..........................7
1.4. Compliance with WEEE
Directive and Disposing of the Waste
Product ..........................................8
1.5. Compliance with RoHS
Directive .........................................8
1.6. Package information...........8
2. Your Cooler/freezer 9
3. Installation 10
3.1 Appropriate installation
location ........................................10
3.3 Electrical connection ........11
Attaching the plastic wedges ...... 11
3.4 Illumination lamp ..............12
4. Preparation 13
4.1 Things to be done for energy
saving ........................................... 13
4.2 Initial use ...........................14
5. Operating the product 15
5.1 Indicator panel ..................15
5.2 Dual cooling system..........18
5.3 Freezing fresh food ...........18
5.4 Recommendations for
preserving the frozen food ..........19
5.6 Deep-freeze information ..20
5.7 Changing the door opening
direction ....................................... 20
5.8 Open door warning ...........20
5.5 Placing the food ................20
5.9 Recommendations for freshfood
compartment ............................... 21
5.10 The dairy (cold storage) bin 21
5.11 Moisture controlled
vegetable bin ................................21
6. Maintenance and cleaning 22
6.1 Avoiding bad odours ..............22
6.2 Protecting the plastic surfaces 23
7. Troubleshooting 24
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INFORMATION
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functions.
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Symbols and their descriptions
This instruction manual contains the following symbols:
CImportant information or useful usage
tips.
AWarning against dangerous conditions
for life and property.
BWarning against electric voltage.
Packaging materials of the product are
manufactured from recyclable materials
in accordance with our National
Environment Regulations.
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1. Safety and environment instructions
This section provides the safety
instructions necessary to prevent
the risk of injury and material
damage. Failure to observe these
instructions will invalidate all
types of product warranty.
Intended use
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WARNING:
Keep ventilation
openings, in the
appliance enclosure or
in the built-instructure,
clear of obstruction.
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WARNING:
Do not use mechanical
devices or other means
to accelerate the
defrosting process,
other than those
recommended by the
manufacturer.
AWARNING:
Do not damage the
refrigerant circuit.
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WARNING:
Do not use electrical
appliances inside
the food storage
compartments of the
appliance, unless
they are of the type
recommended by the
manufacturer.
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;
– bed and breakfast type
environments;
– catering and similar non-retail
applications.
1.1. General safety
• This product should not
be used by persons with
physical, sensory and mental
disabilities, without sufficient
knowledge and experience
or by children. The device
can only be used by such
persons under supervision
and instruction of a person
responsible for their safety.
Children should not be
allowed to play with this
device.
• In case of malfunction,
unplug the device.
• After unplugging, wait at
least 5 minutes before
plugging in again.
• Unplug the product when not
in use.
• Do not touch the plug with
wet hands! Do not pull the
cable to plug off, always hold
the plug.
• Do not plug in the refrigerator
if the socket is loose.
• Unplug the product during
installation, maintenance,
cleaning and repair.
• If the product will not be
used for a while, unplug the
product and remove any food
inside.
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• Do not use the product when
the compartment with circuit
cards located on the upper
back part of the product
(electrical card box cover) (1)
is open.
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• Do not use steam or steamed
cleaning materials for
cleaning the refrigerator and
melting the ice inside. Steam
may contact the electrified
areas and cause short circuit
or electric shock!
• Do not wash the product by
spraying or pouring water on
it! Danger of electric shock!
• In case of malfunction, do not
use the product, as it may
cause electric shock. Contact
the authorised service before
doing anything.
• Plug the product into an
earthed socket. Earthing
must be done by a qualified
electrician.
• If the product has LED
type lighting, contact the
authorised service for
replacing or in case of any
problem.
• Do not touch frozen food with
wet hands! It may adhere to
your hands!
• Do not place liquids in bottles
and cans into the freezer
compartment. They may
explode.
• Place liquids in upright
position after tightly closing
the lid.
• Do not spray flammable
substances near the product,
as it may burn or explode.
• Do not keep flammable
materials and products with
flammable gas (sprays, etc.)
in the refrigerator.
• Do not place containers
holding liquids on top of the
product. Splashing water on
an electrified part may cause
electric shock and risk of fire.
• Exposing the product to rain,
snow, sunlight and wind
will cause electrical danger.
When relocating the product,
do not pull by holding the
door handle. The handle may
come off.
• Take care to avoid trapping
any part of your hands or
body in any of the moving
parts inside the product.
• Do not step or lean on the
door, drawers and similar
parts of the refrigerator. This
will cause the product to fall
down and cause damage to
the parts.
• Take care not to trap the
power cable.
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1.1.1 HC warning
If the product comprises a
cooling system using R600a
gas, take care to avoid
damaging the cooling system
and its pipe while using and
moving the product. This gas
is flammable. If the cooling
system is damaged, keep the
product away from sources
of fire and ventilate the room
immediately.
CThe label on the inner left
side indicates the type of
gas used in the product.
1.1.2 For models with
water dispenser
• Pressure for cold water inlet
shall be maximum 90 psi (6.2
bar). If your water pressure
exceeds 80 psi (5.5 bar), use
a pressure limiting valve in
your mains system. If you
do not know how to check
your water pressure, ask for
the help of a professional
plumber.
• If there is risk of water
hammer effect in your
installation, always
use a water hammer
prevention equipment in
your installation. Consult
Professional plumbers if you
are not sure that there is no
water hammer effect in your
installation.
• Do not install on the hot
water inlet. Take precautions
against of the risk of
freezing of the hoses. Water
temperature operating
interval shall be 33°F (0.6°C)
minimum and 100°F (38°C)
maximum.
• Use drinking water only.
1.2. Intended use
• This product is designed for
home use. It is not intended
for commercial use.
• The product should be used
to store food and beverages
only.
• Do not keep sensitive
products requiring controlled
temperatures (vaccines,
heat sensitive medication,
medical supplies, etc.) in the
refrigerator.
• The manufacturer assumes
no responsibility for any
damage due to misuse or
mishandling.
• Original spare parts will
be provided for 10 years,
following the product
purchasing date.
1.3. Child safety
• Keep packaging materials
out of children’s reach.
• Do not allow the children to
play with the product.
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• If the product’s door
comprises a lock, keep the
key out of children’s reach.
1.4. Compliance with WEEE
Directive and Disposing of the
Waste Product
This product complies
with EU WEEE Directive
(2012/19/EU). This product
bears a classification symbol for
waste electrical and electronic
equipment (WEEE).
This product has been
manufactured with
high quality parts and
materials which can be
reused and are
suitable for recycling.
Do not dispose of the
waste product with normal
domestic and other wastes at
the end of its service life. Take it
to the collection center for the
recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment. Please
consult your local authorities to
learn about these collection
centers.
1.5. Compliance with RoHS
Directive
• This product complies with
EU WEEE Directive (2011/65/
EU). It does not contain
harmful and prohibited
materials specified in the
Directive.
1.6. Package information
• Packaging materials of the
product are manufactured
from recyclable materials in
accordance with our National
Environment Regulations. Do
not dispose of the packaging
materials together with the
domestic or other wastes.
Take them to the packaging
material collection points
designated by the local
authorities.
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Figures in this user manual are schematic and may not
match the product exactly. If the subject parts are not
included in the product you have purchased, then those parts
are valid for other models.
2. Your Cooler/freezer
1. Adjustable door shelves
2. Indıcator Panel
3. Egg tray
4. Bottle shelf
5. Adjustable front feet
6. Freezer compartment
7. Freezer fan
8. Crisper
9. The dairy (cold storage) bin
10. Chiller cover and glass
11. Adjustable shelves
12. Wine cellar
13. Fan
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3. Installation
Refer to the nearest Authorised
Service Agent for installation of
the product. To make the product
ready for use, make sure that
the electricity installation is
appropriate before calling the
Authorised Service Agent. If not,
call a qualified electrician to have
any necessary arrangements
carried out.
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Preparation of the
location and electrical
installation at the place
of installation is under
customer's responsibility.
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Product must not be
plugged in during
installation. Otherwise,
there is the risk of death
or serious injury!
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WARNING: Installation
and electrical connections
of the product must
be carried out by the
Authorised Service Agent.
Manufacturer shall not be
held liable for damages
that may arise from
procedures carried out by
unauthorised persons.
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WARNING: Prior to
installation, visually
check if the product has
any defects on it. If so,
do not have it installed.
Damaged products cause
risks for your safety.
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Make sure that the power
cable is not pinched or
crushed while pushing
the product into its place
after installation or
cleaning procedures.
3.1 Appropriate
installation location
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WARNING: If the door
of the room where the
product will be placed
is too small for the
product to pass, then the
product's doors must be
removed and the product
must be turned aside to
pass it through.
• Choose a place at where
you would use the product
comfortably.
• Install the product at least 30
cm away from heat sources
such as hobs, ovens, heater
cores and stoves and at least 5
cm away from electrical ovens.
Product must not be subjected
to direct sun light and kept in
humid places after installation.
• Appropriate air ventilation must
be provided around your product
in order to achieve an efficient
operation. If the product is to be
placed in a recess in the wall,
pay attention to leave at least 5
cm distance with the ceiling and
side walls.
• Do not place the product on
the materials such as rugs or
carpets.
• Place the product on an even
floor surface to prevent jolts.
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If two coolers are to be
installed side by side,
there should be at least
4 cm distance between
them.
• If the product will be placed in
an alcove, remember to leave at
least 5 cm clearance between
the product and the ceiling,
rear wall and the side walls.
Check if the rear wall clearance
protection component is present
at its location (if provided with
the product). If the component
is not available, or if it is lost
or fallen, position the product
so that at least 5 cm clearance
shall be left between the rear
surface of the product and the
wall of the room. The clearance
at the rear is important for
efficient operation of the
product.
3.3 Electrical connection
Connect the product to a grounded
outlet protected by a fuse
complying with the values in the
rating plate. Our company shall
not be liable for any damages that
will arise when the product is used
without grounding in accordance
with the local regulations.
• Electrical connection
must comply with national
regulations.
• Power cable plug must be within
easy reach after installation.
• The voltage and allowed fuse or
breaker protection are specified
in the Rating Plate which is
affixed to interior of the product.
If the current value of the fuse
or breaker in the house does
not comply with the value in the
rating plate, have a qualified
electrician install a suitable
fuse.
• The specified voltage must be
equal to your mains voltage.
• Do not make connections via
extension cables or multi-plugs.
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WARNING: Damaged
power cable must
be replaced by the
Authorised Service
Agents.
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WARNING: If the
product has a failure, it
should not be operated
unless it is repaired by
the Authorised Service
Agent! There is the risk of
electric shock!
Attaching the plastic wedges
Use the plastic wedges in the
provided with the product to provide
sufficient space for air circulation
between the product and the wall.
1. To attach the wedges, remove
the screws on the product and
use the screws provided with
the wedges.
2. Attach 2 plastic wedges on the
ventilation cover as shown in
the figure.
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Hot Surface Warning!
Side walls of your product
is equipped with refrigerant
pipes to improve the cooling
system. Refrigerant with
high temperatures may
flow through these areas,
resulting in hot surfaces
on the side walls. This is
normal and does not need
any servicing. Please pay
attention while touching
these areas.
3.4 Illumination lamp
To change the Bulb/LED used for
illumination of your refrigerator,
call your AuthorisedService.
The lamp(s) used in this appliance
is not suitable for household
room illumination. The intended
purpose of this lamp is to assist
the user to place foodstuffs in the
refrigerator/freezer in a safe and
comfortable way.The lamps used
in this appliance have to withstand
extreme physical conditions such
as temperatures below -20 °C.
(only chest and upright freezer)
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4. Preparation
4.1 Things to be done
for energy saving
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Connecting the product
to electric energy saving
systems is risky as it may
cause damage on the
product.
• For a freestanding appliance;
‘this refrigerating appliance is
not intended to be used as a
built-in appliance.
• Do not leave the doors of
your refrigerator open for a
long time. When doors are
open,warm air enters the
fridge/freezer cabinets and
the appliance consumes
more energy to cool down the
foodstuffs.
• Do not put hot food or drinks in
your refrigerator.
• Do not overload the refrigerator.
Cooling capacity will fall when
the air circulation inside is
hindered.
• Do not place the refrigerator in
places subject to direct sunlight.
Install the product at least 30
cm away from heat sources
such as hobs, ovens, heater
cores and stoves and at least 5
cm away from electrical ovens.
• Pay attention to store your
food in refrigerator in closed
containers.
• The baskets/drawers that
are provided with the chill
compartment must always be in
use for low energy consumption
and for better storage
conditions.
• Food contact with the
temperature sensor in the
freezer compartment may
increase energy consumption of
the appliance. Thus any contact
with the sensor(s) must be
avoided.
• You can load maximum
amount of food to the freezer
compartment of the refrigerator
by removing the freezer
compartment drawers. Declared
energy consumption value of
the refrigerator was determined
with the freezer compartment
drawers and top compartment
flap removed and given wire
shelf is used at the bottom
of the freezer compartment
for maximum amount of food
loaded. There is no risk in using
a shelf or drawer suitable for
the shapes and sizes of the
foods to be frozen.
• Thawing frozen food in fridge
compartment will both provide
energy saving and preserve the
food quality.
• Do not block the freezer fan grill
by placing foods in front.
CThe ambient
temperature of the room
where you install the
refrigerator should at
least be -5°C. Operating
your refrigerator under
colder conditions than
this is not recommended.
CInside of your
refrigerator must be
cleaned thoroughly.
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CIf two coolers are to be
installed side by side,
there should be at least
4 cm distance between
them.
4.2 Initial use
Before starting to use the product,
check that all preparations are
made in accordance with the
instructions in sections "Important
instructions for safety and
environment" and "Installation".
• Clean the interior of the
refrigerator as recommended in
the “Maintenance and cleaning”
section. Check that inside of it is
dry before operating it.
• Plug the refrigerator into the
grounded wall outlet. When
the door is opened the interior
illumination will turn on.
• Run the refrigerator without
putting any food for 6 hours
and do not open its door unless
certainly required.
CYou will hear a noise
when the compressor
starts up. The liquids and
gases sealed within the
refrigeration system may
also give rise to noise,
even if the compressor
is not running and this is
quite normal.
CFront edges of the
refrigerator may feel
warm. This is normal.
These areas are designed
to be warm to avoid
condensation.
CSuch loading will
result in higher energy
consumption and
worsen freezer storage
performance of your
appliance.
• Since hot and humid air will
not directly penetrate into your
product when the doors are
not opened, your product will
optimize itself in conditions
sufficient to protect your food.
Functions and components
such as compressor, fan, heater,
defrost, lighting, display and
so on will operate according
to the needs to consume
minimum energy under these
circumstances.
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5. Operating the product
5.1 Indicator panel
Indicator panel allows you to set the temperature and control the other
functions related to the product without opening the door of the product.
Just press the inscriptions on relevant buttons for function settings.
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Figures in this user manual are schematic and may not
match the product exactly. If the subject parts are not
included in the product you have purchased, then those parts
are valid for other models.
1. Economy ( * )
This symbol is illuminated when
the freezer compartment is set to
-18°C'ye as the most economical
setting value
( ). Economy indicator is turned
off when quick cooling or quick
freeze functions are selected.
2. Power Failure / High
temperature / Error status
indicator
This indicator ( ) illuminates
in case of power failure, high
temperature and error warnings.
When the temperature of the
freezer compartment is heated
up to a critical level for the frozen
food, the maximum value reached
by the freezer compartment
temperature flashes on the digital
indicator.
Check the food in the freezer
compartment.
This is not a malfunction. The
warning may be deleted by
pressing any button or on high
temperature alarm off button.
(Cancelling by pressing any button
is not applicable for every model.)
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This indicator ( ) illuminated
when a sensor failure occurs, too.
When this indicator is illuminated,
“E” and figures such as “1,2,3...”
are displayed alternatively on
the temperature indicator. These
figures on the indicator inform the
service personnel about the error.
3. Energy saving function (display
off)
If the product doors are kept
closed for a long time energy
saving function is automatically
activated and energy saving symbol
is illuminated.When energy saving
function is activated, all symbols
on the display other than energy
saving symbol will turn off.
When the Energy Saving function is
activated, if any button is pressed
or the door is opened, energy
saving function will be canceled
and the symbols on display will
return to normal.
4. Quick cool
Quick cooling indicator
() is illuminated when quick
cooling function is activated and
fridge compartment temperature
indicator value is displayed as
1. To cancel this function press
Quick cooling button again. Quick
cooling indicator will turn off
and refrigerator will return to its
normal settings. Quick cooling
function is canceled automatically
in 1 hour if you do not cancel it
before. If you want to cool large
amounts of fresh food, press
the Quick cooling button before
putting the food into the fridge
compartment.
5. Vacation function
Vacation function can be activated
for both fridge and freezer
compartments separately. In order
to activate vacation function for
fridge compartment, press the
button no. (4) for 3 seconds, and
the vacation mode indicator blinks.
Then press no. (6) and the vacation
mode indicator for fridge activates.
When the vacation function is
activated, “- -” is displayed for
fridge compartment temperature
indicator and no active cooling
is performed on the fridge
compartment. It is not suitable
to keep the food in the fridge
compartment when this function
is activated. Other compartments
shall be continued to be cooled
as per their set temperature.To
cancel this function press either
Vacation function button again or
button no. (6)
Similarly, vacation function for
freezer compartment can be
activated by pressing the button
no. (4) for 3 seconds, and after
the vacation mode indicator
blinks, then press no. (10) and
the vacation mode indicator
for freezer activates. When the
vacation function is activated,
“- -” is displayed on the freezer
compartment temperature
indicator and no active cooling
is performed on the freezer
compartment. It is not suitable
to keep the food in the freezer
compartment when this function
is activated. Other compartments
shall be continued to be cooled
as per their set temperature. To
cancel this function press no. (10)
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6. Fridge compartment
temperature setting
When the button no. (5) is pressed,
you may set the temperature of the
fridge compartment to 8,7,6,5,4,3,2
and 1 respectively .
7.1. Energy saving function (disp-
lay off):
Energy saving symbol ( ) is
illuminated and Energy saving
function is activated when you
press this button ( ). When energy
saving function is activated, all
symbols on the display other than
energy saving symbol will turn off.
When the Energy Saving function is
activated, if any button is pressed
or the door is opened, energy
saving function will be canceled
and the symbols on display will
return to normal. Energy saving
symbol is turned off and energy
saving function is deactivated when
you press this button ( ) again.
7.2.Termination of the High
Temperature Warning:
In case of power failure/high
temperature warning, you
may delete the warning ( )
by pressing any button on the
indicator or high temperature
alarm off button for 1 second
after checking the food inside the
freezer compartment.
Note: Cancelling by pressing any
button is not applicable for every
model.
8. Key lock
Press key lock button ( )
simultaneously for 3 seconds. Key
lock symbol ( ) will light up and
key lock mode will be activated.
Buttons will not function if the
Key lock mode is active. Press
key lock button simultaneously
for 3 seconds again. Key lock
symbol will turn off and the key lock
mode will be exited.Press the key
lock button if you want to prevent
changing of the temperature setting
of the refrigerator ( ).
9. Eco fuzzy
Press and hold eco fuzzy button
for 1 seconds to activate eco fuzzy
function. Refrigerator will start
operating in the most economic
mode at least 6 hours later and the
economic usage indicator will turn
on when the function is active
( ). Press and hold eco fuzzy
function button for 3 seconds to
deactivate eco fuzzy function.
This indicator is illuminated after 6
hours when eco fuzzy is activated.
10. Freezer compartment tempera-
ture setting
Temperature setting for freezer
compartment is performed here.
When button no. 9 is pressed,
you may set the temperature of
the freezer compartment to -18,
-19, -20, -21, -22, -23 and -24
respectively.
11. Fast freeze
Press button no. (10) for fast freeze
operation, quick freeze indicator ( )
shall be activated.
Quick freeze indicator is illuminated
when quick freeze function is
activated and fridge compartment
temperature indicator is displayed
as -27. To cancel this function press
quick freeze button ( ) again.
Quick freeze indicator will turn
off and refrigerator will return to
its normal settings. Quick freeze
function is canceled automatically in
24 hour if you do not cancel it before.
If you want to freeze large amounts
of fresh food, press the quick freeze
button before putting the food into
the freezer compartment.
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5.2 Dual cooling system
Your cooler/freezer is equipped
with three separate cooling
systems to cool the fresh food
compartment, frozen food
compartment and multi zone
compartment. Thus, air and odour
in the fresh food compartment
and frozen food compartment do
not get mixed. Thanks to these
two separate cooling systems,
cooling speed is much higher
then other cooler/freezers. Also
additional power saving is provided
since the defrosting is performed
individually.
5.3 Freezing fresh food
• Wrap the food or place them in a
covered container before putting
them in the cooler/freezer.
• Hot food and beverages
must cool down to the room
temperature before putting
them in the cooler/freezer.
• The food that you want to freeze
must be fresh and in good
quality.
• Divided the food into portions
according to your family’s daily
or meal based consumption
needs.
• Pack the food in an airtight
manner to prevent them from
drying even if they are going to
be stored for a short time.
• Materials to be used for
packaging must be tear-proof
and resistant to cold, humidity,
odour, oils and acids and they
must also be airtight. Moreover,
they must be well closed and
they must be made from easy-
to-use materials that are
suitable for deep-freezers.
• Take special care not to mix
already frozen food and fresh
food.(They should not to be
allowed to come in contact with
the previously frozen items to
prevent their partial thawing.)
• Frozen food must be used
immediately after they are
thawed and they should never
be re-frozen.
• Do not freeze too large
quantities of food at one time.
The quality of the food is best
preserved when it is frozen right
through to the core as quickly as
possible.
• Placing warm food into the
freezer compartment causes
the cooling system to operate
continuously until the food is
frozen solid.
• It is recommended that you
place foodstuffs on top shelf of
freezer for initial freezing.
wire shelf
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Freezer
Compartment
Setting
Fridge
Compartment
Setting
Explanations
-20°C 4°C This is the normal recommended
setting.
-21, -22 or -23,-
24°C 4°C These settings are recommended
based on use conditions.
Quick Freeze 4°C
Use when you wish to freeze
your food in a short time. Your
refrigerator will return to its
previous mode when the process
is over.
-18°C or colder 2°C
Use these settings if you think that
your fridge compartment is not
cold enough because of the hot
ambient conditions or frequent
opening and closing of the door.
-18°C or colder Quick Fridge
Use this function when you
place too much into the fridge
compartment or when you need
to cool your food quickly. It is
recommended that you activate
Quick Fridge function 4-8 hours
before placing the food.
5.4 Recommendations for
preserving the frozen food
• Frozen food that you have
purchased should be stored in
accordance with the frozen food
manufacturer's instructions for
a
( 4 star) frozen food storage
compartment.
• Note the following to ensure
that the high quality achieved by
the frozen food manufacturer
and the food retailer is
maintained:
1. Put packets in the freezer
as quickly as possible after
purchase.
2. Make sure that contents of
the package are labelled
and dated.
3. Check whether the "Use
By" and "Best Before" da-
tes on the packaging are
exceed or not.
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5.5 Placing the food
Freezer
compartment
shelves
Various frozen
food such as
meat, fish,
ice cream,
vegetables and
etc.
Egg holder Egg
Fridge
compartment
shelves
Food in pans,
covered plates
and closed
containers
Fridge
compartment
door shelves
Small and
packaged food
or beverage
(such as milk,
fruit juice, beer
and etc.)
Crisper Vegetables and
fruits
Fresh zone
compartment
Delicatessen
products
(cheese, butter,
salami and etc.)
5.6 Deep-freeze information
Food must be frozen as rapidly
as possible when they are put in
a cooler/freezer in order to keep
them in good quality.
It is possible to preserve the food
for a long time only at -18°C or
lower temperatures.
You can keep the freshness of
food for many months (at -18°C or
lower temperatures in the deep
freeze).
CDivided the food into
portions according to
your family’s daily or
meal based consumption
needs.
CPack the food in an
airtight manner to prevent
them from drying even if
they are going to be stored
for a short time.
• Materials necessary for
packaging:
• Cold resistant adhesive tape
• Self adhesive label
• Rubber rings
• Pen
Materials to be used for packaging
the foodstuff must be tear-proof
and resistant to cold, humidity,
odour, oils and acids.
Foods to be frozen should not be
allowed to come in contact with the
previously frozen items to prevent
them from getting thawed partially.
CFrozen food must be used
immediately after they are
thawed and they should
never be re-frozen.
5.7 Changing the door
opening direction
Door opening direction of your
cooler/freezer can be changed
according to the place you are
using it. If this is necessary, please
call .
5.8 Open door warning
An audio warning will be given
when the fridge or freezer
compartment door of your product
is left open for a certain period of
time. This audio warning signal
will mute when any button on the
indicator is pressed or when the
door is closed.
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5.9 Recommendations for
freshfood compartment
* OPTIONAL
• In case of multiple options
are present glass shelves
must be placed so that the air
outlets at the backwall are not
blocked, prefably air outlets are
remaining below the glass shelf.
• This combination may help
impoving air distribution and
energy efficiency.
5.11 Moisture controlled
vegetable bin
*optional
With moisture control feature,
moisture rates of vegetables and
fruits are kept under control and
ensures a longer freshness period
for foods.
It is recommended to store leafed
vegetables such as lettuce and
spinach and similar vegetables
prone to moisture loss not on their
roots but in horizontal position
into the vegetable bin as much as
possible.
When placing the vegetables, place
heavy and hard vegetables at the
bottom and light and soft ones on
the top, taking into account the
specific weights of vegetables.
Do not leave vegetables in the
vegetable bin in plastic bags.
Leaving them in plastic bags
causes vegetables to rot in a short
time. In situations where contact
with other vegetables is not
preferred, use packaging materials
such as paper that has a certain
porosity in terms of hygiene.
Do not put fruits that have a
high ethylene gas production
such as pear, apricot, peach and
particularly apple in the same
vegetable bin with other vegetables
and fruits. The ethylene gas
coming out of these fruits might
cause other vegetables and fruits
to mature faster and rot in a
shorter period of time.
5.10 The dairy (cold
storage) bin
Provides lower temperature
within the refrigerator
compartment. Use this bin to
store delicatessen (salami,
sausages, dairy products and
etc. ) that requires lower storage
temperature or meat, chicken
or fish products for immediate
consumption. Do not store
fruits and vegetables inside this
bin.
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6. Maintenance and cleaning
Cleaning your fridge at regular in-
tervals will extend the service life
of the product.
B WARNING:
Unplug the product before cleaning
it.
• Never use gasoline, benzene or
similar substances for cleaning
purposes.
• Never use any sharp and
abrasive tools, soap, household
cleaners, detergent and wax
polish for cleaning.
• For non-No Frost products,
water drops and frosting up to a
fingerbreadth occur on the rear
wall of the Fridge compartment.
Do not clean it; never apply oil
or similar agents on it.
• Only use slightly damp
microfiber cloths to clean the
outer surface of the product.
Sponges and other types of
cleaning cloths may scratch the
surface
• Dissolve one teaspoon of bi-
carbonate in half litre of water.
Soak a cloth with the solution
and wrung it thoroughly. Wipe
the interior of the refrigerator
with this cloth and the dry
thoroughly.
• Make sure that no water enters
the lamp housing and other
electrical items.
• If you will not use the
refrigerator for a long period of
time, unplug it, remove all food
inside, clean it and leave the
door ajar.
• Check regularly that the door
gaskets are clean. If not, clean
them.
• To remove door and body
shelves, remove all of its
contents.
• Remove the door shelves by
pulling them up. After cleaning,
slide them from top to bottom to
install.
• Never use cleaning agents or
water that contain chlorine to
clean the outer surfaces and
chromium coated parts of
the product. Chlorine causes
corrosion on such metal
surfaces.
6.1 Avoiding bad odours
• Materials that may cause odour
are not used in the production of
our refrigerators. However, due
to inappropriate food preserving
conditions and not cleaning the
inner surface of the refrigerator
as required can bring forth the
problem of odour. Pay attention
to following to avoid this
problem:
• Keeping the refrigerator clean
is important. Food residuals,
stains, etc. can cause odour.
Therefore, clean the refrigerator
with bi-carbonate dissolved in
water every few months. Never
use detergents or soap.
• Keep the food in closed
containers. Microorganisms
spreading out from uncovered
containers can cause
unpleasant odours.
• Never keep the food that have
passed best before dates and
spoiled in the refrigerator.
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6.2 Protecting the plas-
tic surfaces
Do not put liquid oils or oil-cooked
meals in your refrigerator in un-
sealed containers as they dama-
ge the plastic surfaces of the refri-
gerator. If oil is spilled or smeared
onto the plastic surfaces, clean and
rinse the relevant part of the surfa-
ce at once with warm water.
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7. Troubleshooting
Check this list before contacting
the service. Doing so will save you
time and money. This list includes
frequent complaints that are not
related to faulty workmanship
or materials. Certain features
mentioned herein may not apply to
your product.
The refrigerator is not working.
• The power plug is not fully
settled. >>> Plug it in to settle
completely into the socket.
• The fuse connected to the
socket powering the product
or the main fuse is blown. >>>
Check the fuses.
Condensation on the side wall of
the cooler compartment (MULTI
ZONE, COOL, CONTROL and FLEXI
ZONE).
• The door is opened too
frequently >>> Take care not
to open the product’s door too
frequently.
• The environment is too humid.
>>> Do not install the product in
humid environments.
• Foods containing liquids are
kept in unsealed holders. >>>
Keep the foods containing
liquids in sealed holders.
• The product’s door is left open.
>>> Do not keep the product’s
door open for long periods.
• The thermostat is set to too
low temperature. >>> Set the
thermostat to appropriate
temperature.
Compressor is not working.
• In case of sudden power failure
or pulling the power plug
off and putting back on, the
gas pressure in the product’s
cooling system is not balanced,
which triggers the compressor
thermic safeguard. The product
will restart after approximately 6
minutes. If the product does not
restart after this period, contact
the service.
• Defrosting is active. >>>
This is normal for a fully-
automatic defrosting product.
The defrosting is carried out
periodically.
• The product is not plugged in.
>>> Make sure the power cord is
plugged in.
• The temperature setting
is incorrect. >>> Select the
appropriate temperature
setting.
• The power is out. >>> The
product will continue to operate
normally once the power is
restored.
The refrigerator’s operating noise
is increasing while in use.
• The product’s operating
performance may vary
depending on the ambient
temperature variations. This is
normal and not a malfunction.
The refrigerator runs too often or
for too long.
• The new product may be larger
than the previous one. Larger
products will run for longer
periods.
• The room temperature may
be high. >>> The product will
normally run for long periods in
higher room temperature.
• The product may have been
recently plugged in or a new
food item is placed inside. >>>
The product will take longer to
reach the set temperature when
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recently plugged in or a new
food item is placed inside. This
is normal.
• Large quantities of hot food may
have been recently placed into
the product. >>> Do not place
hot food into the product.
• The doors were opened
frequently or kept open for
long periods. >>> The warm air
moving inside will cause the
product to run longer. Do not
open the doors too frequently.
• The freezer or cooler door may
be ajar. >>> Check that the
doors are fully closed.
• The product may be set to
temperature too low. >>> Set the
temperature to a higher degree
and wait for the product to reach
the adjusted temperature.
• The cooler or freezer door
washer may be dirty, worn out,
broken or not properly settled.
>>> Clean or replace the washer.
Damaged / torn door washer
will cause the product to run for
longer periods to preserve the
current temperature.
The freezer temperature is very
low, but the cooler temperature is
adequate.
• The freezer compartment
temperature is set to a very
low degree. >>> Set the freezer
compartment temperature to a
higher degree and check again.
The cooler temperature is very
low, but the freezer temperature
is adequate.
• The cooler compartment
temperature is set to a very
low degree. >>> Set the freezer
compartment temperature to a
higher degree and check again.
The food items kept in cooler
compartment drawers are frozen.
• The cooler compartment
temperature is set to a very
low degree. >>> Set the freezer
compartment temperature to a
higher degree and check again.
The temperature in the cooler or
the freezer is too high.
• The cooler compartment
temperature is set to a very high
degree. >>> Temperature setting
of the cooler compartment has
an effect on the temperature in
the freezer compartment. Wait
until the temperature of relevant
parts reach the sufficient level
by changing the temperature of
cooler or freezer compartments.
• The doors were opened
frequently or kept open for long
periods. >>> Do not open the
doors too frequently.
• The door may be ajar. >>> Fully
close the door.
• The product may have been
recently plugged in or a new
food item is placed inside. >>>
This is normal. The product
will take longer to reach the
set temperature when recently
plugged in or a new food item is
placed inside.
• Large quantities of hot food may
have been recently placed into
the product. >>> Do not place
hot food into the product.
Shaking or noise.
• The ground is not level or
durable. >>> If the product is
shaking when moved slowly,
adjust the stands to balance the
product. Also make sure the
ground is sufficiently durable to
bear the product.
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• Any items placed on the product
may cause noise. >>> Remove
any items placed on the product.
The product is making noise of
liquid flowing, spraying etc.
• The product’s operating
principles involve liquid and gas
flows. >>> This is normal and
not a malfunction.
There is sound of wind blowing
coming from the product.
• The product uses a fan for the
cooling process. This is normal
and not a malfunction.
There is condensation on the
product’s internal walls.
• Hot or humid weather will
increase icing and condensation.
This is normal and not a
malfunction.
• The doors were opened
frequently or kept open for long
periods. >>> Do not open the
doors too frequently; if open,
close the door.
• The door may be ajar. >>> Fully
close the door.
There is condensation on the
product’s exterior or between the
doors.
• The ambient weather may be
humid, this is quite normal
in humid weather. >>> The
condensation will dissipate
when the humidity is reduced.
The interior smells bad.
• The product is not cleaned
regularly. >>> Clean the interior
regularly using sponge, warm
water and carbonated water.
• Certain holders and packaging
materials may cause odour.
>>> Use holders and packaging
materials without free of odour.
• The foods were placed in
unsealed holders. >>> Keep the
foods in sealed holders. Micro-
organisms may spread out of
unsealed food items and cause
malodour. Remove any expired
or spoilt foods from the product.
The door is not closing.
• Food packages may be blocking
the door. >>> Relocate any items
blocking the doors.
• The product is not standing
in full upright position on the
ground. >>> Adjust the stands to
balance the product.
• The ground is not level or
durable. >>> Make sure the
ground is level and sufficiently
durable to bear the product.
The vegetable bin is jammed.
• The food items may be in
contact with the upper section of
the drawer. >>> Reorganize the
food items in the drawer.
If The Surface Of The Product Is
Hot.
• High temperatures may be
observed between the two
doors, on the side panels and at
the rear grill while the product
is operating. This is normal
and does not require service
maintenance!Be careful when
touching these areas.
A WARNING:
If the problem persists after
following the instructions in this
section, contact your vendor or an
Authorised Service. Do not try to
repair the product.
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DISCLAIMER / WARNING
Some (simple) failures can be adequately
handled by the end-user without any
safety issue or unsafe use arising,
provided that they are carried out within
the limits and in accordance with the
following instructions (see the “Self-
Repair” section).
Therefore, unless otherwise authorized
in the “Self-Repair” section below,
repairs shall be addressed to registered
professional repairers in order to avoid
safety issues. A registered professional
repairer is a professional repairer
that has been granted access to the
instructions and spare parts list of this
product by the manufacturer according to
the methods described in legislative acts
pursuant to Directive 2009/125/EC.
However, only the service agent (i.e.
authorized professional repairers)
that you can reach through the phone
number given in the user manual/
warranty card or through your
authorized dealer may provide service
under the guarantee terms. Therefore,
please be advised that repairs by
professional repairers (who are not
authorized by Grundig) shall void the
guarantee.
Self-Repair
Self-repair can be done by the end-user
with regard to the following spare parts:
door handles,door hinges, trays, baskets
and door gaskets (an updated list is also
available in support.grundig.com as of 1st
March 2021).
Moreover, to ensure product safety
and to prevent risk of serious injury, the
mentioned self-repair shall be done
following the instructions in the user
manual for self-repair or which are
available in support.grundig.com. For
your safety, unplug the product before
attempting any self-repair.
Repair and repair attempts by end-users
for parts not included in such list and/
or not following the instructions in the
user manuals for self-repair or which are
available in support..com, might give raise
to safety issues not attributable to Grundig,
and will void the warranty of the product.
Therefore, it is highly recommended that
end-users refrain from the attempt to carry
out repairs falling outside the mentioned
list of spare parts, contacting in such
cases authorized professional repairers
or registered professional repairers. On
the contrary, such attempts by end-users
may cause safety issues and damage
the product and subsequently cause fire,
flood, electrocution and serious personal
injury to occur.
By way of example, but not limited to,
the following repairs must be addressed
to authorized professional repairers
or registered professional repairers:
compressor, cooling circuit, main
board,inverter board, display board, etc.
The manufacturer/seller cannot be held
liable in any case where end-users do not
comply with the above.
The spare part availability of the refrigerator
that you purchased is 10 years.
During this period, original spare parts will
be available to operate the refrigerator
properly
The minimum duration of guarantee of
the refrigerator that you purchased is 24
months.
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