Gorenje FHE302IW User Manual

Instructions for use

Gebrauchsanweisung

Gebruiksaanwijzing

Freezer chest

Gefriertruhe

Diepvrieskist

Freezer chest

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.

The appliance is intended solely for household use.

The freezer chest is intended for use in household, for freezing fresh food and long-term storage of

frozen food (up to one year, depending on the type of food). Temperature in the appliance interior is -18°C or lower.

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Before using the appliance for the ﬁ rst time ............3

Advice for saving power ............................................. 5

Important warnings .................................................... 5

Installation and connection ........................................ 6

Operating the appliance.............................................. 8

Defrosting and cleaning the appliance ....................12

Troubleshooting ........................................................ 14

Before using the appliance for the ﬁ rst time

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or metal 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. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

• 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.

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

• Installed under the chest cover are the spacers that protect the cover gasket from transport damage.

• 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.

• Before connecting the appliance to the power mains, clean the inside of the appliance using warm water to which you have added some vinegar.

• 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.

• Unplug the appliance from the power mains (remove the cord from the wall outlet/socket) before cleaning, bulb replacement, and any repairs. The appliance may only be repaired by an expert.

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

• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a ﬂ ammable propellant in this appliance.

• If the appliance will be out of use for a prolonged period of time, switch it off by rotating the thermostat knob to the position (see section “Operating the appliance with mechanical controls – Switching the appliance on/off”) and disconnect the power supply to the appliance. Empty the appliance, defrost it, clean it, and leave the cover ajar.

• 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.

• With models with condenser unit located on the back wall, be extra careful not to damage the condenser unit during cleaning.

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The appliance is ﬁ tted with a condenser unit which

radiates heat into the environment. The condenser unit is installed on the back wall, directly underneath the sheet metal layer of the back and front wall of the appliance. During normal operation, these surfaces are warm. However, when the environment temperature is high, they may also get very hot (up to 55 °C). This is a normal condition and it is a consequence of the appliance function as described in the attachment to the instruction manual.

WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the

appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.

WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices

or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

• With models with condenser unit located on the back wall, be extra careful not to damage the condenser unit during cleaning.

WARNING: 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.

The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring

this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of thisproduct. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city ofﬁ ce, your household

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waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Advice for saving power

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

• Do not open the appliance cover ore often than necessary.

• In models with condenser units on the back wall of the appliance, check occasionally to make sure that air circulation behind the appliance is indeed unobstructed and that the condenser unit is always clean (see section “Troubleshooting”).

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

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

• We recommend defrosting and cleaning the appliance once to twice a year.

• Do not open the cover more often than necessary. Frequent opening will increase the temperature in the chest, excessive formation of frost, and thus higher power consumption.

• Do not keep the chest open too long. This is particularly important when the weather is hot and humid.

• Every failure to heed the instructions in the sections “Installing the appliance” and “Saving power” may lead to higher power consumption.

• For models with the condenser unit installed in the insulation layer, allow free circulation of air at the front side of the appliance as well.

Important warnings

• If the appliance was bought to replace an old, obsolete appliance with a locking mechanism that cannot be opened from the inside of the appliance (lock, latch), disable the locking mechanism. This will reduce the danger to children and protect them from the threat of suffocation.

• Connect the appliance to the power mains in accordance with relevant instructions and regulations.

• Do not touch the cool surfaces during appliance operation, particularly if your hands are moist or wet, as your skin may freeze, or stick, to these surfaces.

• Do not freeze beverages in bottles. This applies in particular to carbonated beverages such as mineral water, sparkling wine, beer, soft drinks etc.; in the process of freezing, the ﬂ uid will expand and the glass may break.

• Do not eat frozen food (bread, fruit, vegetables) as there is danger of frostbite.

• If the smell or colour of any food looks suspicious, discard the food as it may be hazardous to eat.

• Do not use electric devices to defrost the appliance (hair drier etc.) and do not remove frost or ice using sharp tools; only use the accessories supplied by the manufacturer.

• The appliance contains a refrigerant and oil. Therefore, a damaged appliance must be disposed of in compliance ecological requirements.

• The rating plate with basic information on the appliance in located in the appliance interior or on the back wall. 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.

• An obsolete appliance should be immediately put out of use.

• To protect the environment, be careful not to damage the parts of the cooling system located on the back wall, in the compressor unit compartment or in the insulation layer. Cooling system in the insulation layer can also be damaged if the exterior or interior walls are pierced.

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

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