Gorenje COMBI FS-600 Instruction Manual

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Instruction manual

Refrigerator freezer

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We thank you for the conﬁ dence you have shown by purchasing our appliance. We wish you ﬁ nd a lot of pleasure in its use.

Refrigerator freezer (hereinafter: the appliance) consists of two parts: the upper part is the refrigerator and the lower part is the freezer.

The refrigerator is intended for use in household for storing fresh food at temperatures above 0°C. The freezer is intended for use in household to freeze fresh food and for long-term storage of

frozen food (up to one year, depending on the type of food).

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Important notes and warnings ................................... 3

Advice for saving power with refrigeration

appliances .................................................................... 5

Appliance description ................................................. 6

Installation and connection ........................................ 8

Changing the direction of door opening .................10

Operating the appliance

with mechanic controls............................................. 12

Appliance with electronic control ............................ 13

Appliance interior equipment ................................... 22

Recommended distribution

of food in the appliance ............................................ 26

Storing food in the refrigerator ................................ 27

Storing food in the FreshZone drawer ....................28

Storing food in the ZeroZone drawer ......................29

Freezing and storing frozen food .............................30

Defrosting the appliance ...........................................32

Cleaning the appliance .............................................33

Troubleshooting ........................................................34

Information about appliance noise .......................... 36

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Important notes and warnings

• The appliance is manufactured in compliance with the effective safety standards. However, it can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

• Before connecting the appliance to the power mains, please read carefully the instructions for use which describe the appliance and its correct and safe use. The instructions apply for several appliance types/models; thus, settings or equipment may be described herein which is not available in your appliance. The instruction manual includes the NO FROST version/model of the freezer which is ﬁ tted with a fan and in which the defrosting process is automatic.

• Remove the packaging intended for protecting the appliance or particular parts during transport.

• Spacers are ﬁ tted on the corners of the doors. Remove them and insert the supplied plugs into their slots (only in some models).

• Before connecting the appliance to the power mains, let the appliance rest in a vertical position for approximately 2 hours. This will reduce the possibility of operation faults due to the effect of transport on the cooling system.

• The appliance must be connected to the power mains and grounded in compliance with the effective standards and regulations.

• The appliance may not be used outdoors and it may not be exposed to rain.

• Before cleaning the appliance, unplug the appliance from the power mains (unplug the power cord from the wall outlet).

• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a service technician or other adequately trained person.

• If the appliance will be out of use for a prolonged period of time, switch it off using the relevant button, and unplug the appliance from the power

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mains. Empty the appliance, defrost it, clean it, and leave the door ajar.

• To protect the environment, take the obsolete appliance to an authorized home appliance collection center.

• Packaging is made of environmentally friendly materials that can be recycled, disposed of, or destroyed without any hazard to the environment.

• Do not let the children play with the appliance.

• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

• Rating plate can be found in the appliance interior. If the language on the rating plate is not the language of your choice or the language of your country, replace it with the one supplied.

• Warning! Ventilation openings on the appliance or built-in cupboard must be kept clean and unobstructed at all times.

• Warning! Do not use any mechanical accessories or other methods to defrost the appliance, except for those expressly recommended by the manufacturer.

• Warning! During installation, cleaning, and removal of appliance, be careful not to damage the insulation of the parts of the cooling system. This will also prevent pollution.

• Warning! Do not use any electric devices inside the appliance, except for those allowed by the manufacturer of this refrigeration appliance.

The symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that the product should not be treated as normal household waste. The product should be taken to an authorized collection center for waste electric and electronic equipment processing. Correct

disposal of the product will help prevent any negative effects on the environment and health of people which could occur in case of incorrect product removal. For detailed information on removal and processing of the product, please contact the relevant municipal body in charge of waste management, your waste disposal service, or the store where you bought the product.

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Advice for saving power with refrigeration appliances

• Install the appliance as speciﬁ ed in the instruction manual.

• Do not open the door more often than necessary.

• Occasionally make sure air circulation underneath the appliance is unobstructed.

• Condenser unit on the rear wall should be kept clean (see chapter Cleaning the appliance).

• If the gasket is damaged or does not provide a perfect seal for other reasons, have it replaced as soon as possible.

• Store the food in tightly sealed containers or appropriate packaging.

• Before placing the food in the appliance, cool it to room temperature.

• Defrost frozen food in the refrigerator compartment.

• Remove the drawers and doors from the freezer compartment as described in the instruction manual, in order to make use of the entire interior.

• Defrost your conventional freezer when an approximately 3-5 milimeter layer of of frost or ice has built up on the refrigerated surfaces.

• Make sure the layout of shelves in the compartment is uniform and that the food is placed so that the air can freely circulate in the appliance interior (observe the recommended placement of food as described in the instructions).

• In appliances with a fan, do not block the fan slots.

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Appliance description

Conventional appliance

1 2 3

A Refrigerator

1 Control unit

2 Led lighting of refrigerator

interior

3 Fan with air ionizer (+ on/off

switch)*

4 Bottle rack*

5 Pull-out glass shelf (height

adjustable)

6 FreshZone drawer*

7 CrispZone fruit and vegetables

drawer with humidity control

8 Multibox storage bin*

9 SimpleSlide height-adjustable

door bin

10 Bottle bin

B Freezer compartment

11 Storage and freezing

compartment

12 Storage compartment

13 Storage compartment

14 Caster*

15 Foot*

• Appliance interior equipment may change according to the appliance model.

• The drawers are protected against pulling out. To remove a drawer from the appliance, open it, then lift the front part and pull it out.

• Some models also feature a control unit on the door.

* Only in some models

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NoFrost appliance

1 2

3 4

A Refrigerator

1 Control unit

2 Led lighting of refrigerator

interior

3 IonAir air ionizer (+ on/off

switch)

4 Bottle rack*

5 Pull-out glass shelf (height

adjustable)

6 Refrigerator compartment

temperature control*

7 FreshZone drawer*

8 CrispZone fruit and vegetables

drawer with humidity control

9 Multibox storage bin*

10 SimpleSlide height-adjustable

door bin

11 Bottle bin

B Freezer

12 Storage and freezing

compartment

13 Storage compartment

14 Storage compartment

15 Caster*

16 Foot*

• Appliance interior equipment may change according to the appliance model.

• The drawers are protected against pulling out. To remove a drawer from the appliance, open it, then lift the front part and pull it out.

• Some models also feature a control unit on the door.

* Only in some models

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Installation and connection

Selecting the room

Installing the appliance

• Install the appliance in a dry and well ventilated room. The appliance will operate correctly if the environment temperature is in the interval speciﬁ ed in the table. The appliance class is indicated on the rating plate / label with the basic information on the appliance.

Class Temperature

SN (subnormal) from +10°C to +32°C N (normal) from +16°C to +32°C ST (subtropical) from +16°C to +38°C T (tropical) from +16°C to +43°C

Warning: Make sure the room where the appliance is installed is large enough. There should be at least 1 m grams of refrigerant. Amount of refrigerant is stated on the rating plate in the appliance interior.

Appliance installation should be carried out by at least two persons to avoid any physical injury or damage to the appliance.

• The appliance must stand level and stable on a solid base. At the front, the appliance is ﬁ tted with two adjustable legs that can be used to level the appliance. At the rear side, casters allow for easier installation of the appliance (only with some models).

• There should be a clearance of at least 5 cm between the appliance and any cupboard installed above it, in order to allow adequate cooling of the condenser unit.

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• The appliance is supplied with two spacers which should be installed on the lower part of the housing to prevent from pushing the appliance too close to the wall. Appliance may also be installed without the spacers; however, this may increase power consumption.

• Do not expose the appliance to direct sunlight and do not place it near any source of heat. If this cannot be avoided, install an insulation panel.

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687 mm

637 mm

• The appliance may stand alone or it may be placed ext to a cupboard or a wall. Consider the clearance required to fully open the door in order to allow pulling out the drawers and shelves (see installation diagram).

600 mm

1249 mm

1199 mm

max 90°

Connecting the appliance

644 mm

• Connect the appliance to the power mains using a connection cable. The wall outlet should be ﬁ tted with a ground contact (safety socket). Nominal voltage and frequency are indicated on the rating plate/label with basic information on the appliance.

• The appliance must be connected to the power mains and grounded in compliance with the effective standards and regulations. The appliance will withstand short-term deviations from the nominal voltage, but not more than +/- 6%.

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Changing the direction of door opening

Version I – controls in the appliance interior

Tools required: socket wrench No. 8, Phillips screwdriver, torx 25, ﬂ at screwdriver The procedure to change the direction of door opening should be carried out by at least two persons.

1. Remove the upper hinge cover (A).

2. Unscrew the upper hinge (B) and remove the upper door (C).

3. Then remove the covering plugs (D), unscrew the mid hinge (E) and remove the lower door (F)

from the lower hinge (G).

4. Tilt the appliance backwards (make sure you do not press against the condenser unit on the rear wall of the appliance as this may damage the cooling system), unscrew the lower hinge (G) and the foot (H) and move them to the opposite side. Make sure the washer is installed like it was before disassembly.

5. Move the door hinges (I) to the opposite side.

6. Place the Mid hinge (E) on the lower door (F) and place the lower door on the lower hinge (G). Fasten the mid hinge (the door should be open while you do this). Do not forget to place the washers (J) and covering plugs (D) as they were placed before the disassembly.

7. Place the upper door (C) over the middle hinge (E), remove the covering cap (K) and fasten the upper hinge (B).

8. Install the upper hinge cover (A) and the covering cap (K).

9. Changing the side of the handle (L): remove the covering plugs/caps, undo the screws and fasten the handle on the opposite side. Place the covering plugs/caps on the opposite side.

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Version II – Controls on the door

Tools required: socket wrench No. 8, Phillips screwdriver, torx 25, ﬂ at screwdriver The procedure to change the direction of door opening should be carried out by at least two persons.

1. Remove the upper hinge cover (A) and the cover from the connector (B1).

2. Unplug the connector (C), unscrew the upper hinge (D) and remove the upper door (E).

3. Remove the side panels (F) and (G), then unscrew and remove the middle panel (H).

4. Move the upper hinge (A) and the connector and cable to the opposite side. Replace all three

panels (F), (G), and (H). Make sure the cable runs through the grooves in the panels like it did before disassembly.

5. Then remove the covering plugs (I), unscrew the mid hinge (J) and remove the lower door (K) from the lower hinge (L).

6. Tilt the appliance backwards, undo the lower hinge (L) and the foot (M) and install them on the opposite side. Make sure the washer is installed like it was before disassembly.

7. Move the door hinges (N) to the opposite side.

8. Place the Mid hinge (J) on the lower door (K) and place the lower door on the lower hinge (L). Fasten the mid hinge (the door should be open while you do this). Do not forget to place the washers (O) and covering plugs (I) as they were placed before the disassembly.

9. Place the upper door (E) on the middle hinge (J). Remove the covering plugs (P) and (B2). Reconnect the connector (C)

and fasten the upper hinge.

10. Install the over of the upper

hinge (A), connector cap (B1), and covering caps (P) and (B2).

11. Changing the side of the handle (R): remove the plugs/caps, undo the screws and fasten the handle on the opposite side.

Place the plugs/caps on the opposite side.

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Operating the appliance with mechanic controls

CONTROL UNIT 1

A B

A Temperature setting and on/off knob B Lighting on/off key

Switching the appliance on/off

Adjusting the temperature

To switch on: rotate the A dial clockwise.

Switching off: Rotate the A knob back to the position in which

the arrow is aligned with the symbol remain powered, i.e. there will still be electric current in the appliance).

• To set the desired temperature, rotate the A dial in clockwise direction, i.e. to the right.

• A change in the environment temperature will affect the temperature in the appliance. Adjust the setting with the A dial accordingly. Positions towards the thicker part of the sign mean a lower temperature in the appliance (cooler). Settings towards the thinner part of the sign mean a higher temperature (warmer).

(caution: appliance will

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• If the temperature of the room where the appliance is installed is below 16°C, we recommend setting the A dial temperature to the thickest part of the sign.

Appliance with electronic control

CONTROL UNIT 2

A Temperature setting and on/off knob

Switching the appliance on/off

To switch on: rotate the A dial clockwise.

TO switch off: rotate the A dial so that the arrow is aligned with

sign (caution: appliance will remain powered, i.e. there will

the still be electric current in the appliance).

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Adjusting the temperature

• To set the desired temperature, rotate the A dial in clockwise direction, i.e. to the right.

• Recommended setting of the A knob is on the eco position.

• If the temperature of the room where the appliance is installed is below 16°C, we recommend setting the A dial temperature to the thickest part of the sign.

Freezer boost (super freeze) function (only in some models)

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• Use this setting after switching on the appliance for the ﬁ rst time, before cleaning, or 24 hours before inserting a large amount of food.

Switching on the freezer boost (super freeze) function:

Rotate the A dial to position

After the end of the freezer boost cycle, rotate the A knob back to the desired setting.

If the freezer boost is not deactivated manually, it will be automatically switched off after approximately 2 days. Then the temperature of the freezer compartment returns to the most recently set value (knob position remains at

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CONTROL UNIT 3

Operating the conventional appliance

B A

Operating the NoFrost appliance

A On/off switch B Temperature adjustment and freezer boost key C1 Refrigerator compartment temperature display C2 Freezer compartment temperature display D Freezer boost function display

The appliance can be switched on and off with the on/off key A.Switching the appliance

B A

on/off

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Adjusting the temperature

• Adjust the temperature as desired with the B key.

• Press the B key until the desired temperature is set.

Conventional appliance – displays the set temperature of the refrigerator compartment

• Recommended setting is 5 °C.

• If the temperature of the room where the appliance is installed is below 16°C, we recommend setting the temperature to 5 °C or lower.

NoFrost appliance – displays the set temperature of the freezer compartment

• Recommended setting is -18 °C.

• If the temperature of the room where the appliance is installed is below 16°C, we recommend setting the temperature to

-18 °C or lower.

Freezer boost (super freeze) function

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To activate the freezer boost function, press the B key until the

symbol D lights up.

• Use this setting after switching on the appliance for the ﬁ rst time, before cleaning, or 24 hours before inserting a large amount of food.

If the function is not deactivated manually, it will be deactivated

automatically after approximately two days.

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Refrigerator compartment temperature control (only with some models of NoFrost appliances)

• Use the control to regulate the inﬂ ow of cool air from the freezer compartment and reach the desired temperature in the refrigerator compartment.

• Set the desired temperature using the button located in the refrigerator compartment. A change in the environment temperature will affect the temperature in the appliance. Adjust the temperature setting accordingly. Positions towards the thicker part of the sign mean a lower temperature in the appliance (cooler). Settings towards the thinner part of the sign mean a higher temperature (warmer).

• If the environment temperature is below 16°C, we recommend a setting towards the thinner part of the sign; if the environment temperature is higher than 32°C, a setting towards the thicker part of the sign is recommended.

• In order to attain the desired temperature in the ZeroZone drawer (only with some models), the thermostat should be set towards the thicker end of the marking.

Caution: Temperature sensor is installed behind the slots

found under the dial. For correct operation of the appliance, this area should not be too crowded with food items.

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CONTROL UNIT 4

Controls on the door

I H

A Appliance on key and refrigerator compartment off key B Acoustic alarm off key C Super cool on/off key D Refrigerator compartment temperature keys E Refrigerator temperature display F Freezer compartment on key and appliance off key G ECO function on/off key H Super freeze on/off key I Freezer compartment temperature keys J Freezer compartment temperature display

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Switching the appliance on/off

Switching the appliance on: Switch on the appliance by brieﬂ y pressing the key A.

With this model, it is possible to only switch on the freezer compartment while the refrigerator compartment is switched off. This setting can be made in two ways:

- brieﬂ y press the F key to switch on the freezer compartment

only; or

- ﬁ rst brieﬂ y press the A key to switch on the entire appliance.

Then, press and hold (for three seconds) the A key to switch off the refrigerator compartment.

When the A key is pressed again, the refrigerator compartment will be switched back on.

Switching off the appliance: To switch off the appliance, press and hold (for three seconds) the key F (caution: appliance will remain powered, i.e. there will still be electric current in the appliance).

Adjusting the temperature

• To set the temperature in the refrigerator compartment use the keys D:

lower temperature ; higher temperature.

• Temperature in the refrigerator compartment can be set from +1°C to +9°C.

• After one of the D keys is pressed, the most recent temperature setting will ﬂ ash on the display E. Use the D keys to set the desired temperature. Three seconds after the last key was pressed, the most recent temperature setting is stored for the refrigerator compartment.

• To set the temperature in the freezer compartment use the keys I:

lower temperature ; higher temperature.

• Temperature in the freezer compartment can be set from

-24°C to -16°C.

• After one of the I keys is pressed, the most recent temperature setting will ﬂ ash on the display J. Use the I keys to set the desired temperature. Three seconds after the last key was pressed, the most recent temperature setting is stored for the freezer compartment.

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Freezer boost function (Super Freeze)

• Use this setting after switching on the appliance for the ﬁ rst time, before cleaning, or 24 hours before inserting a large amount of food.

Switching on the freezer boost (super freeze) function: Press the H key. FF will appear on the display J.

Extreme freezing (upper drawer of the freezer compartment)

Refrigerator boost (Super Cooling) (refrigerator compartment)

• In order to quickly freeze fresh food, use the XtremeFreeze function that is only active in the upper drawer of the freezer compartment. It involves intensive blowing of cool air in that part of the appliance. Faster freezing will retain more vitamins, minerals, and nutrients in the food for a longer period of time.

Switching on the freezer boost (XtremeFreeze) function: Press the H key an hold it for at least 3 seconds. EF will appear on the display J.

• With this setting, the compressor will operate continuously and the temperature in the freezer compartment will drop considerably.

• If the setting is not deactivated manually (by pressing the »H« key), it will be deactivated automatically after approximately one day. Freezer compartment temperature will return to the most recent setting.

• Use this setting for freezing smaller amounts of food (up to 2 kilograms) in the upper drawer. When freezing a large amount of food, the setting should be activated 12 hours before the food is placed in the freezer.

• Use this setting after switching on the appliance for the ﬁ rst time, before cleaning, or before inserting a large amount of food.

Switching on the refrigerator boost (super cool) function: Press the C key.

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If the function is not deactivated manually, it will be deactivated automatically after approximately six hours. Refrigerator compartment temperature will return to the most recent setting.

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High temperature alarm

If the temperature inside the appliance is too high, acoustic alarm will be activated (intermittent tone) and the B key will ﬂ ash.

• Acknowledge and turn off the acoustic alarm by pressing the B key.

• The acoustic alarm will be activated every 24 hours if the temperature in the appliance is not low enough and there is danger of food spoilage. The alarm will be switched off automatically as soon as the temperature in the freezer drops to a level that no longer presents spoilage hazard.

• When the appliance is switched on for the ﬁ rst time, there is a 24-hour delay in temperature alarm operation since the appliance will not have reached the adequate temperature. Thus, unnecessary activation of alarm is prevented.

Open refrigerator door alarm: if the refrigerator or freezer compartment door is open for more than 2 minutes, acoustic alarm will be activated and the B key will ﬂ ash. When the door is closed, the alarm will be deactivated. It can also be switched off by pressing the B key.

Eco function

Safety block (child safety lock)

To activate the Eco function, press the G key. With this function

activated, appliance will operate with optimum settings.

Use this function if you do not wish to manually adjust the appliance settings. To activate, press and hold the B key (for three seconds); L will appear on the display E. This will lock all keys except B. To deactivate the safety lock, press the B key and hold it for three seconds.

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Appliance interior equipment

(* Equipment depends on the model)

Shelf

Wire bottle rack*

Elastic bottle mat*

• For easier access to food and clarity, the shelves can be partly pulled out.

• The shelves may be adjusted tu suit your preferences using the guides in the refrigerator interior. To remove a shelf from the refrigerator, pull it out tot he point when it is stopped by the guide. Then, lift it slightly at the front part and pull it all the way out.

Store perishables at the back of the shelf where the

temperature is the lowest.

• Some models also feature a wire bottle holder. The bottle holder is protected against being inadvertently pulled out It can only be pulled out when it is empty. To pull it out, lift is slightly at the back and pull it towards you. Place the bottle holder so that the length of the bottles does not prevent proper closing of the door. The holder can take a maximum load of 9 0.75-liter bottles or 13 kilograms of total weight – see label on the right side in the appliance interior.

• Cans may also be placed on the bottle rack (lengthwise or crosswise).

• Some models feature an elastic mat on which bottles or cans can be placed.

• The mat can also be used as a trivet for hot pans.

CrispZone – fruit and vegetable bin with humidity control

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• The bin at the bottom of the refrigerator is intended for storing fruit and vegetables. It provides humidity and prevents the food from drying out.

• Store the food in suitable packaging to prevent them from emitting or taking on odours.

The bin has integrated humidity regulator which allows setting

the humidity according to the amount of food stored.

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Smaller amounts of food - push the control slider to the right;

Larger amounts of food - push the control slider to the left;

• Pulling out the bin:

- Pull out the bin as far as it will go. Then, lift the front part

and pull it out completely.

Interior side of the refrigerator door

Adjustable door bins

Storage bin (MultiBox)*

Mounted on the refrigerator door are compartments (shelves or bins) intended fro storing cheese, butter, eggs, yoghurt and other smaller packages, tubes, cans, etc. There is a bottle shelf at the lower end of the door.

The height of shelves can be adjusted to your preferences

without having to take them out of the appliance. Pull the two levers on either side of the shelf towards you and move the shelf down. If you wish to set the shelf higher, you can do so without releasing the two levers.

To remove a bin from the appliance, lift it as far as it will go and pull it out.

• MultiBox bin offers a convenient way for storing food with a strong or pungent smell, e.g. ripened or blue-vein cheese, sausages, onions, butter etc.

• The silicone lid provides an air-tight seal that prevents the food from drying out and the odour to spread throughout the refrigerator compartment.

• The silicon lid can also be used as an egg or ice tray.

• If the ﬂ exible lid is used as an egg tray, place it directly on the bottom of the door bin and use the open lower part of the Multibox bin to store food in smaller packages – pâté, jams, smaller tubes etc.

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Fan*

• The fan placed under the refrigerator compartment ceiling or hidden in the freezer unit will make sure the temperature is distributed more evenly and reduce condensation (dew) on the storage surfaces.

Ionizer (IonAir)*

• Air ionizer placed in the refrigerator compartment removes most bacteria, viruses, gases, and unpleasant odours to make sure the air in the refrigerator is always fresh. The food will remain fresh and tasty longer.

• Air ionizer can be switched on and off using the switch located on the fan housing or on the side of the cooling tower (depending on the model).

CONVENTIONAL APPLIANCES

Control unit 1

Switching the fan and ionizer on and off

ON =

OFF = 0

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When the fan and the ionizer are switched on, a red dot will be visible on the switch.

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Control unit 3

Switching the ionizer on/off

ON = I OFF =

When the ionizer is switched on, a red dot will be visible on the switch.

NO FROST APPLIANCES

Control unit 2,3 and 4

Ionizer switched on

Ionizer switched off

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Adaptive Intelligent System

(only with control units 3 and 4) Innovative sensor technology allows adjusting appliance operation to the user's habits or behaviour. Adaptive intelligent system monitors, analyzes, and records on weekly basis the use of appliance and adapts appliance operation to the perceived patterns. If the appliance is able to anticipate increased frequency of door opening, the appliance will automatically lower the temperature before such time to reduce heating of the food as the door is opened more often.

Recommended distribution of food in the appliance

Sections of the refrigerator:

- upper part: canned food, bread, wine, pastry etc.

- middle part: dairy products, ready-made meals, desserts, soft drinks, beer, cooked food, etc.

- Fresh/Zero bin: - meat, meat produce, delicatessen;

- Fruit and vegetable bin: fresh fruit, vegetables, salads, root vegetables, potatoes, onions, garlic, tomatoes, tropical fruit, sauerkraut, turnips etc.

Sections in the refrigerator compartment door:

- upper/middle door bins: eggs, butter, cheese etc.

- lower door bins: beverages, cans, bottles etc.

Freezer sections:

- freezing, storage of frozen food (see Freezing and Storing Frozen Food).

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Storing food in the refrigerator

Important warnings regarding food storage

Food storage times

Correct use of the appliance, appropriate packaging,

maintaining the right temperature, and observing the food hygiene standards has a decisive impact on the quality of food storage.

Observe the expiry dates for the food, speciﬁ ed on

the packaging.

Food stored in the refrigerator should be kept in

closed containers or appropriate packaging to prevent them from emitting or receiving odours.

Do not store inﬂ ammable, volatile, and explosive

substances in the refrigerator.

Bottles with high alcohol content should be tightly

sealed and stored in an upright position.

Some organic solutions, essential oils in lemon and

orange peel, butter acid, etc. may damage the plastic surfaces in case of a prolonged contact, causing damage and premature ageing of these materials.

Unpleasant odour warns of lacking cleanliness of

the appliance or perished contents (see Cleaning the Appliance).

If you are leaving home for a longer period of time,

remove perishables from the refrigerator.

Recommended storage time in the refrigerator

Type of food Time

eggs, marinades, smoked meat up to 10 days cheese up to 10 days root vegetables up to 8 days butter up to 7 days deserts, fruit, ready-to-eat food, chunks of

raw meat ﬁ sh, raw minced meat, seafood up to 1 day

up to 2 days

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Storing food in the FreshZone drawer

In the FreshZone compartment, food stays fresh longer than in a conventional refrigerator, retaining more ﬂ avour and nutrients. Decay and loss of mass are slowed down; therefore, fruit and vegetables remain fresh and natural longer. For optimum performance, the drawer should be fully closed.

• When buying food, make sure it is fresh as this will determine the quality of the food, as well as how long it will keep in the fridge.

• Store the food in closed containers or appropriate packaging to prevent them from emitting or receiving odours.

• Take the food from the drawer 30-60 minutes before use to allow the aroma and ﬂ avour develop at room temperature.

• Food sensitive to low temperature and not appropriate for storage in the FreshZone drawer include the following: pineapple, avocado, bananas, olives, potatoes, eggplant, cucumbers, beans, peppers (capsicum), melons, watermelons, pumpkins, squash, zucchini etc.

• To remove the drawer:

- Pull out the drawer until it is blocked.

- Then, lift it at the front and pull it all the way out.

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Storing food in the ZeroZone drawer

The ZeroZone drawer allows storing a wide range of fresh food up to three times as long as in a conventional refrigerator. Food will remain fresh longer and they will retain the ﬂ avour and nutrients. Temperature in the drawer is around 0°C. If the temperature of the environment in which the appliance is installed is lower than 16C, we recommend setting the refrigerator compartment temperature to 4°C or lower. For optimum operation, the drawer must be fully closed.

• When buying food, make sure it is fresh as this will determine the quality of the food, as well as how long it will keep in the fridge.

• Store the food in closed containers or appropriate packaging to prevent them from emitting or receiving odours and humidity.

• Take the food from the drawer 30-60 minutes before use to allow the aroma and ﬂ avour develop at room temperature.

• To extend freshness of food stored in the ZeroZone drawer as much as possible, set the refrigerator temperature to 1°C. Actual temperature in the ZeroZone drawer may fall below 0°C; therefore, place the food that is sensitive to freezing to one of the upper sections of the refrigerator or in the fruit and vegetables bin.

• To remove the drawer:

- Pull out the drawer until it is blocked.

- Then, lift it at the front and pull it all the way out.

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Approximate storage time in the ZeroZone drawer*

Type of food Time

sausages, cold cuts, beef, pork, venison, raw meat

Poultry up to 5 days

ﬁ sh up to 4 days

seafood up to 3 days

Vegetables:

cabbage, garlic, carrots up to 180 days

celery, herbs up to 30 days

Green lettuce, cauliﬂ ower, radicchio, rhubarb up to 21 days

broccoli, asparagus, kale, Chinese cabbage, kohlrabi, radish

onions, mushrooms, spinach, peas up to 7 days

Fruit:

apples up to 180 days

pears, kiwi up to 120 days

grapes, quinces up to 90 days

peaches up to 30 days

redcurrant, gooseberries, plums up to 21 days

apricots, blueberries, cherries up to 14 days

raspberries, strawberries up to 3-5 days

Other:

milk up to 7 days

butter up to 30 days

cheese up to 30 days

up to 7 days

up to 14 days

* depending on the quality and freshness of food

Freezing and storing frozen food

Freezing process

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Maximum amount of fresh food that may be inserted

at once is speciﬁ ed on the appliance rating plate. If the amount of food to be frozen exceeds the indicated amount, the quality of freezing will be inferior; in addition, the quality of the food already frozen will deteriorate.

• Activate the super freeze function 24 hours before freezing fresh food:

- Control unit 1: rotate the A dial towards the thickest part of

the marking;

- Control unit 2: rotate the A dial to position

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- Control unit 3: press the B key repeatedly until the symbol

D lights up and rotate the cooling compartment thermostat

knob towards the thinner end of the marking;

- Control unit 4: press the H key.

After this time, insert the fresh food into the freezing compartment.

Make sure the fresh food is not in contact with the food that is already frozen.

• When freezing smaller quantities of food (1-2 kilograms), activating the super freeze function is not required.

• After 24 hours, the food can be moved to other freezer compartments and the freezing process can be repeated as necessary.

• After the freezing process is completed, rotate the A dial back to the desired setting (only with control units 1 and 2).

• Reset the thermostat knob of the cooling compartment to desired temperature (control unit 3).

• To make use of the entire freezer volume, remove all drawers and glass shelves.

Important warnings on freezing fresh food

Storage˛of industrially frozen food

Only freeze the food that is suitable for freezing in the

freezer. Make sure the food you freeze is of high quality and fresh.

Choose appropriate packaging and use the packaging

correctly.

Packaging should not be permeable to humidity; it

should be airtight to prevent the food from drying out and loss of vitamins.

Label the food; indicate the type of food, amount, and

date of freezing.

It is important that the food is frozen as quickly

as possible. Therefore, keep the packages small. Refrigerate the food before freezing.

• When storing and using frozen food, observe the manufacturer's instructions. Temperature and expiry date are indicated on the packaging.

• Only choose food with undamaged packaging, stored in freezers at temperatures of -18°C or lower.

• Do not purchase food covered in frost as this indicates they have been partly defrosted several times and that they are of inferior quality.

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• Protect the food from thawing during transport. In case of an increase in temperature, storage time will be shorter and quality will deteriorate.

Frozen food storage time

Defrosting frozen food

Recommended storage time in the freezer

Type of food Time

fruit, beef from 10 to 12 months vegetables, veal, poultry from 8 to 10 months Venison from 6 to 8 months Pork from 4 to 6 months minced meat 4 months bread, pastry, ready-to-eat meals, lean 3 months entrails 2 months smoked sausage, fatty ﬁ sh 1 month

Freezing the food does not kill the microorganisms. After the food is defrosted or thawed, bacteria is re-activated and the food spoils quickly. Use the partially or completely defrosted food as soon as possible. Partial thawing decreases the nutritive value of the food, particularly fruit, vegetables, and ready-to-eat food.

Defrosting the appliance

Automatic refrigerator defrosting

Refrigerator does not need defrosting because the ice on the back interior wall is thawed automatically. Any accumulated ice will melt when the compressor unit is inactive. Drops will ﬂ ow through an opening in the refrigerator rear wall into a tray ﬁ tted above the compressor, from where they will evaporate.

Defrosting a conventional freezer

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If an excessive layer of ice is formed on the rear wall of refrigerator interior (3-5 mm), switch off the appliance and defrost the appliance manually.

• Defrost the freezer when an approximately 3-5 milimeter layer of of frost or ice has built up.

• 24 hours before defrosting, activate the super freeze function to additionally cool the food (see section »Freezing Process«).

After this period, remove the food from the freezer and protect them from defrosting.

• Switch off the appliance (see chapter Switching the appliance on/off) and unplug the power cord.

• Do not use any defrosting sprays as they may melt the plastic parts or harm your health.

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• Do not use a knife or any other sharp object to remove the frost, because you may damage a pipe of the cooling system.

• To speed up the defrosting process, place a pot of hot water on the glass shelf.

• Clean and dry the appliance interior (see Cleaning the Appliance).

• Before placing the food into the freezer, switch on the appliance and rotate the A dial back to the desired setting (only with control units 1 and 2).

Defrosting a NO FROST freezer

• The NO FROST freezer will defrost automatically. Occasional frost that may appear on the walls will disappear automatically.

• Build-up of ice or frost in the freezer compartment can be a result of abnormal use of appliance (door opened too frequently and/or too long, door not properly closed etc.). In this case, unplug the appliance, remove the food from the freezer and protect them from defrosting.

Clean and dry the freezer interior. Before returning the frozen

food into the freezer, switch on the appliance and select the desired setting.

Cleaning the appliance

Before cleaning, unplug the appliance from the power mains – switch off the appliance (see chapter Switching the Appliance

On/Off) and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.

• Use a soft cloth to clean all surfaces. Cleaners that contain

abrasive substances, acids, or solvents are not suitable for cleaning as they may damage the surface.

Clean the appliance exterior with water or a mild solution of suds. Lacquer-coated and aluminium surfaces may be cleaned with lukewarm water to which you have added a mild detergent. Use of cleaners with low alcohol content is allowed (e.g. window cleaners). Do not use cleaners containing alcohol for cleaning plastic materials.

Appliance interior can be cleaned with lukewarm water to which you can add some vinegar.

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• A gutter and an opening through which the water from thawed ice ﬂ ows are located underneath the cooling panel that cools the refrigerator interior. The gutter and the opening may not be clogged. Inspect them often and clean if necessary (e.g. with a plastic straw).

• Frost or ice build-up, 3-5 mm thick, will increase power consumption. Therefore, it should be regularly removed (does not apply to NO FROST freezer). Do not use any sharp objects, solvents, or sprays.

• The condenser unit mounted on the (exterior) back wall should always be kept clean, free of dust or deposits resulting from kitchen smoke or fumes.. Occasionally clean the dust using a soft non-metal brush or a vacuum cleaner.

• Also clean the tray above the refrigerator compressor. If you remove it, replace it after cleaning. Make sure it is placed horizontally.

• After cleaning, switch the appliance back on and insert the food.

Troubleshooting

Problem: Cause or remedy:

Appliance is connected to the power mains but it does not work.

Cooling system operates continuously for a long period of time:

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• Make sure there is voltage in the power outlet and that the appliance is switched on.

• Too high environment temperature.

• Door opened too frequently or too long.

• Door not closed correctly (possible impurities on the seal, misaligned door, damaged seal etc.).

• Too much fresh food inserted at once.

• Sensor in the refrigerator (A or B) blocked by fresh food. Make sure the air can circulate around the sensor (only with some

models).

• Insufﬁ cient compressor and condenser cooling. Check the air circulation behind the appliance and clean the condenser unit.

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Problem: Cause or remedy:

1 2 3

Excessive build-up of ice on the back wall of refrigerator interior can be a result of the following:

• Door opened too frequently or too long.

• Warm food placed in the refrigerator.

• Food in contact with the back interior wall of the refrigerator.

• Poor door sealing. If the seal is dirty or damaged, clean it or replace it.

Build-up of ice or frost in the freezer interior may be a result of the following:

• Door opened too frequently or too long.

• Door not properly closed.

• Poor door sealing.

• If the seal is dirty or damaged, clean or replace it.

Condensate (dew) on the shelf above the drawers:

Water leaking from the refrigerator:

• Open the humidity control slider.

• Place the food in to bags or other airtight packaging.

• Clogged water discharge opening or water dripping past the water gutter.

• Clean the clogged opening, for example using a plastic straw.

• If a thick layer of ice builds up, defrost the appliance manually (see Defrosting the Appliance).

The B key will ﬂ ash (applies to control unit 4).

• Door opened too frequently or too long.

• Door not closed correctly (possible impurities on the seal, misaligned door, damaged seal etc.).

• A longer power failure.

• Too much fresh food inserted at once.

Door is difﬁ cult to open: • If you are trying to open the freezer door after just having

closed it, this could be difﬁ cult to do.

As you open the door, some cool air escapes from the

appliance and it is replaced by warm air from the environment. When this air is cooled, negative pressure is generated which results in problems as you try to open the door. After a few minutes, the condition is normalized and the door can be easily opened again.

LED lighting does not work: • If LED lighting does not work, call a service technician.

Indication of error code on the display (only with some models):

Temperature in the freezer too high:

• If E appears on the display, call a service technician.

• Set the manual ﬂ ap (located behind the fruit and vegetables bin) by pressing the button and moving it to position 1.

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Problem: Cause or remedy:

1 2 3

Temperature in the refrigerator too high:

• Set the manual ﬂ ap (located behind the fruit and vegetables bin) by pressing the button and moving it to position 3.

If none of the instructions above ﬁ xes your problem, call the nearest authorized service center and state the type, model, and serial number found on the rating plate/label which is located in the appliance interior.

Information about appliance noise

Cooling in refrigerator freezers is made possible by a cooling system that also includes a compressor (and a fan with some appliances), which generates some noise. The level of noise depends on installation, proper use, and age of the appliance.

• After connecting the appliance to the power mains, compressor operation, or the sound of ﬂ owing liquid, may be somewhat louder. This is not a sign of malfunction and it will not affect the useful life of the appliance. In time, appliance operation and this noise will become quieter.

• Sometimes, unusual or loud noise may appear during appliance operation; these are mostly the result of improper installation:

- The appliance must stand level and stable on a solid base.

- The appliance may not be in contact with a wall or adjacent furniture.

- Make sure the interior equipment sits ﬁ rmly in its place and that the noise is not caused by

cans, bottles or other containers placed next to each other.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES

THAT DO NOT AFFECT THE FUNCTIONALITY OF

THE APPLIANCE.

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