Grundig GKN4685VW User Manual

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GKN4685VW - GKN4685VPZ

Refrigerator

User Manual

EN /

58 6586 0000/AA

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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can be reached by entering following website and searching

for your model identiﬁer (*) found on energy label.

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Please read these instructions first before using your appliance

Thank you for choosing a Grundig appliance.

Please take some time to read this user manual before using your

appliance, to ensure you know how to safely operate the controls and

functions.

Carefully follow all unpacking and installation instructions to ensure the

appliance is correctly connected and fitted prior to use.

Please write your product model and serial number on the last page of

this user manual, and store in a safe location close to the appliance for

easy future reference.

This user manual may also be applicable for several other models.

Differences between models will be listed.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call our contact centre or

find help and information online at www.grundig.co.uk

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.

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

WARNING:

Keep ventilation

openings, in the

appliance enclosure or

in the built-instructure,

clear of obstruction.

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

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

* May not be available in all models

*13

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.

Preparation of the

location and electrical

installation at the place

of installation is under

customer's responsibility.

Product must not be

plugged in during

installation. Otherwise,

there is the risk of death

or serious injury!

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

WARNING: Damaged

power cable must

be replaced by the

Authorised Service

Agents.

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.

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)

4. Preparation

4.1 Things to be done

for energy saving

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.

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.

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.

*1 2

568*7.1

*7.2

910 4

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.)

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)

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.

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

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

( 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

• 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.

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.

Notes

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