Gorenje FI4112W User Manual

Upright Freezer EN

Thank you for your trust and for buying t his a ppliance. We hope it will

successfully serve the purpose for many years.

The upright freezer for domestic use is
intended for freezing fresh food and for long-

Before Putting Into Use........................2

Mounting Instructions
We Care for the Environment
Tips for Energy Saving

Important...............................................3

Storing Time During Power Supply
Interruption
Disposing of the Worn Out Appliance

Placing and Installation ........................4

Choosing the Right Place
Connection to Power Supply
Electrical connection

Description of the Appliance ................5

Operation Control.................................6

Mode of Operation

Before Putting Into Use

• Before connecting the appliance to the mains
supply, leave it stand for about 2 hours which
will reduce the possibility of malfunctions in
the cooling system that might have occurred
due to transport handling.

• Clean the appliance thoroughly, especially
the interior (see Cleaning and Maintenance).

Instructions for Use

These instructions for use were prepared for
the user. They describe the appliance and its
correct and safe use. They were prepared for
various types/models of appliances therefore
you might find in it description of some
functions and accesories that do not apply to
your appliance.

Mounting Instructions

Integrated appliances are equipped with
instructions for mounting the appliance into the
kitchen unit. The appliance should be
professionally mounted by qualified technician
and instructions are for his use only.

term storing of frozen food (up to one year,
depending on the kind of food).

Red Control Light

Use...........................................................7

Freezing Fresh Foods
Storing Frozen Foods
Defrosting of Frozen Food

Maintenance and Cleaning...................8

Freezer Defrosting
Cleaning the Appliance
Switch Off the Appliance W hen Not in Use

Trouble Shooting Guide........................9

Mounting Instructions.........................10

Mounting Dimensions and

We Care for the Environment

• Our products use environmentally friendly
packaging, which can be either recycled or
disposed of in an environmentally friendly
manner. To this end, individual packaging
materials are clearly marked.

• These instructions are printed either on
recycled paper or chlorine free bleached
paper.

• When your appliance finally wears out,
please try not to burden the environment with
it; call your nearest authorised service agent.
(See Disposing of the Worn Out Appliance).

Tips for Energy Saving

• Try not to open the door too often, especially
when the weather is wet and hot. Once you
open the door, mind to close it as soon as
possible. This is especially important if you
have an upright model.

• Every now and then check if the appliance is
sufficiently ventilated (adequate air
circulation behind the appliance).

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• Turn the thermostat knob from higher to
lower setting as soon as possible (depends
on how loaded the appliance is, ambient
temperature...)

• Never use continuous operation unless
unnecessarily required; switch the operation
mode selection switch to the setting for
automatic operation as soon as possible.

• Before freezing packages of fresh foods,
make sure they are cooled to ambient
temperature.

• Ice and frost layer increase energy
consumption, so do clean the appliance as
soon as the layer is 3-5 mm thick.

Important

• If the gasket is damaged or if it turns out that
the sealing is poor, the energy consumptionis
substantially higher. To restore efficiency,
replace the gasket.

• The condenser on the rear wall should be
always clean, free of dust or any impurities.

• Always consider instructions stated in
sections Positioning and Energy Saving Tips,
otherwise the energy consumption is
substantially higher.

• If you've bought this appliance to replace an
old one equipped with a lock that cannot be
opened from inside (lock, bolt), make sure
that the lock is broken. This will make it
impossible for the children to lock
themselves in the appliance and suffocate.

• Mind to connect the appliance correctly to
the mains supply (see Connection to the
Mains Supply).

• Do not touch the cooled surfaces while the
appliance operates, especially not with wet
hands, because the skin might stick to the
cold surfaces.

• Do not freeze bottled drinks, especially not
fizzy ones such as mineral water, sparkling
wine, beer, cola etc., because liquid expands
during freezing and the glass bottle is very
likely to blow up.

• Never try to eat frozen food (bread, fruit,
vegetables), because you may get frostbites.

• Carefully check the foods for color and smell
and if you are in doubt about their quality,
throw them away because they may be
spoiled and therefore dangerous to eat.

• Shear-type hinge (only on some models)
enables automatic door closing at the
opening angle of 20°. On account of strong
springs take care when handling the door.

• The bag with instructions also contains
squares and sponges, intended for
installation of integrated appliance with
shear-type hinge, as well as plastic caps for
covering of hollow spots on walls inside the
appliance.

• Disconnect the appliance from the mains
before repairing (only a qualified technician
should repair it) and before cleaning.

• Do not defrost the appliance with other
electric devices (hair dryer etc.) and never
scrape the ice or frost layer with sharp tools.
Use only enclosed tools or tools
recommended by the manufacturer.

• For the sake of environment protection - be
careful not to damage the rear wall of the
appliance (the condenser unit or the tubes ­for example when moving the appliance) or
any part of the refrigerating system inside the
appliance.

• The refrigerating system of the appliance is
filled with refrigerant and oil, so when the
appliance is damaged, handle it with care
and dispose it of in compliance with
environmental protecting precautions. (See
We Care for the Environment).

• Heating element incorporated in the
appliance, all around the rim, is controlled by
the operation of the compressor and it
prevents the door gasket to freeze on to the
freezer compartment.

• When activating the Super function, the red
light may turn on. This is normal condition
and there is no need for warning.

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer or his service
agent or a qualified person in order to avoid
hazard.

• The rating plate is in the interior or on the
rear wall of the appliance.

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

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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
office, your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased
the product.

Storing Time During Power Supply
Interruption

Avoid opening the freezer in case of failure or power
supply interruption! In case the interruption is
extended over longer period of time (16 hours for
ZOI 0721/6, 10/21 hours for ZOI 1221/6 ZODI
1121/6, 15 hours for ZODI 1121/6 depending of

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appliances with or without a chill storage batery),
take food out of the freezer and use it, or make sure
it remains well cooled (perhaps you have an extra
appliance).

Disposing of the Worn Out Appliance

• When your appliance finally wears out,
dispose it of. If the appliance has a lock,
break it, in order to prevent eventual
accidents (danger of children get locked
inside the appliance).

• The refrigerating system of the appliance is
filled with refrigerant and insulating
substances which should be separately
treated and processed. Call your nearest
authorised service agent or specialised
servicing centre. If you don't find one, contact
your local authorities or your distributor. Be
careful not to damage the tubes on the rear
wall of the appliance (danger of pollution).

Choosing the Right Place

Place the appliance in a dry and regularly
ventilated room. Allowed ambient temperature
depends on the model (class) of the appliance
and is stated on the rating plate of the
appliance. Never place the appliance near heat
emitting devices (e.g. cooker, radiator, water
heater and similar devices) and do not expose
it to direct sunlight. The appliance should be
positioned at least 3 cm away from the electric
or gas cooker and at least 30 cm away from the
oil or coal stove. If this is not possible, use an
appropriate insulation. Behind the appliance
there should be free space at least 200 cm²
wide and above the appliance the high kitchen
units should be at least 5 cm away from the
appliance in order to assure adequate
ventilation of the condenser unit. See separate
installation instructions for correct siting of the
appliance.

Class Ambient temparature

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

Connection to Power Supply

Connect the appliance with the cable and plug
to the power supply socket outlet with a ground
terminal (safety socket). Required nominal
voltage and frequency are indicated in the
rating plate. The connection to the mains
supply and earthing have to be made according
to current standards and regulations. The
appliance resists temporary voltage tolerance
up to -6 to +6%.

Electrical connection

For your safety please read the following
information

Warning: This appliance must be earthed.

The appliance must be connected to a 220-240
volts 50 cycle AC supply by means of a three
pin socket, suitably earthed and should be
protected by a 13 amp fuse in the plug or a15
amp fuse in the consumer unit. The appliance
is supplied with a moulded 13 amp 3 pin mains
plug fitted with a 13amp fuse. Should the fuse
require replacement, it must be replaced with a
fuse rated at 13 amp and approved to BS1362.
The plug contains a removable fuse cover that
must be refitted when the fuse is replaced. In
the event of the fuse cover being lost or
damaged, the plug must not be used until a
replacement cover has been obtained. If the

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moulded mains plug is unsuitable for the socket
outlet in your home or is removed for any other
reason, then the fuse should be removed and
the cut off plug disposed of safely to prevent
the hazard of electric shock. There is a danger
of electric shock if the cut off plug is inserted
into any 13 amp socket outlet.

How to w ire a 13 amp plug.

Important

The wires in the mains lead on this appliance
are coloured in accordance with the following
code:
Green and Yellow - Earth
Blue – Neutral
Brown – Live
As the colours may not correspond with the
markings identifying the terminals in your plug
proceed as follows.
The green and yellow wire must be connected
to the terminal in the plug which is marked with

the letter E or with the earth symbol
coloured green and yellow.
The blue wire must be connected to the
terminal marked N or coloured black.
The brown wire must be connected to the
terminal marked L or coloured red.

Description of the Appliance

or

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Freezing Compartment (1)

is used for freezing fresh foods.

Storing Compartment (2)

is used for storing packages of frozen foods.

Control Panel (3)

See Operation Controls

Defrost Water Outlet (4)

(See Cleaning and Maintenance).

Cold accumulators

(some models only)
In the upper part of the freezing compartment
there are two cold accumulators. Before
switching on the freezer for the first time,
remove the accumulators and insert them
again after the red light is off.

• Both storage batteries provide and maintain

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more stable temperature of frozen food
resulting in better quality of frozen food and
extended storage time in the event of electric
cut out.

• If you remove the accumulators, the
compartment can be used for freezing fruits
(for example berries) or for ice making.

• These accumulators can as well be used for
maintaining lower temperatures of foods and
bottles, for example when you make a trip or
a picnic.

NOTE:

The appliance can be equipped with various
accesories, depending on the model of the
appliance.

The freezer is controlled with the thermostat
knob.

1 Red control light
2 Yellow control light
3 Thermostat knob

Mode of Operation

Continuous operation - the yellow light is
on.

The cooling system operates continuously ­the Super function. This mode is selected
when you want to freeze large amounts of
fresh foods and in case you want to deep
freeze already frozen foods.

Automatic operation - the yellow light is
off.

The interior temperature is controlled by the
thermostat which turns the cooling system
on and off.
The frequency of switching the cooling
system on and off depends on:

− the thermostat knob position
(thermostat setting),

− how often you open the door; and

− ambient temperature.

Temperature Selection

When the freezer operates automatically,
the interior temperature is controlled by the
thermostat. The most suitable thermostat
position is in the middle between max and
min. We recommend setting the thermostat
on positions towards max only in case you
want to accelerate cooling, as for example
before loading smaller amounts of fresh
foods or when the operation mode shall
correspond to the ambient temperature.
Thermostat settings towards min help you
save energy provided that the freezer is
loaded with smaller amount of frozen foods.
Changes of the ambient temperature affects
temperature in the interior of the appliance.
Choose correct setting of the thermostat
knob.

Red Control Light

The red light is on when there is something
wrong with the temperature in the freezer
(See Trouble Shooting Guide).

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Use

Switching On the Empty Freezer

Switch the appliance on and set the
thermostat knob to the position for
continuous operation. (Red and yellow
control light are on). When the red light
goes off, wait for a couple of hours and load
the freezer with packages of fresh foods.

Freezing Fresh Foods

Proper use of the appliance, adequately
packed food, correct temperature and taking
into account hygienic precautions will
substantially influence the quality of freezing
the food or storing of the frozen foodstuffs.

• Carefully select food to be frozen: it
should be of adequate quality and
suitable for freezing.

• Choose correct packaging for each kind
of food and pack it correctly.

− The packaging should be air tight and
well sealed without leaking since this
could cause substantial vitamin loss
and dehydration.

− Foils and bags should be soft enough
to tightly wrap around the food.

• Mark packages with following data: kind
and amount of foods and the date of
loading.

• It is most important that the food is frozen
as quickly as possible. We therefore
recommend the size of the package not
to be too large and to be cooled before
loading into the freezer.

• The amount of the fresh foods that can
be loaded in the freezer within 24 hours is
stated on the rating plate. If the loaded
amount is too large, the quality of freezing
is reduced which affects the quality of
frozen foods.

Freezing Procedure

Freezing compartment is used for freezing
foodstuffs (see chapter Description of the
Appliance).

• If you want to freeze larger amount of
fresh food, set the thermostat knob to the

position for continuous operation (yellow
light is on). After 24 hours you can load
the freezing compartment with packages
of fresh foods.

• After next 24 hours the food was loaded,
the frozen packages can be stored into
baskets and the freezer can be loaded
with new packages of fresh foods. Don't
let the fresh packages touch the frozen
ones.

• Some 24 hours after the last load, set the
thermostat knob to the position for
automatic operation (yellow light is off).

• There is no need to set the thermostat
knob to the position for continuous
operation if you intend to freeze smaller
amount of fresh foods (1-2 kg).

Storing Frozen Foods

Packages of frozen foods are stored in
baskets. If you remove the baskets, you can
store frozen packages directly on the
cooling shelves. Openings by the side of
drawer enable easier handling and removal
of the drawer. When removing the drawer
from the appliance slightly lift the front end
and pull it out.

Storing Commercially Frozen Foods

The storage time and recommended
temperature for storing commercially frozen
foods is indicated on the packaging. For
storing and use consider manufacturer's
instruction. When shopping, be careful and
choose only packages of foods which are
adequately packed and provided with
complete data and stored in freezers where
the temperature is not higher than -18°C.
Do not buy packages of food wrapped with
frost. This indicates that the package was
thawed before at least once. Take care that
packages don't start to thaw. Temperature
rise shortens the storage time of
commercially frozen foods.

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Approximate Storage Time of Frozen Foods

Food Storage time (in months)

Vegetable + + +
Fruit +
Braed, Pastries +
Milk +
Redy-made meals +
Meat: Beef +
Veal + + +
Pork + + +
Poultry + + +
Game + + +
Minced meat +
Smoked sausages +
Fish: lean +
fat +
Offal +

Defrosting of Frozen Food

Partially thawed or defrosted foods should
be used as soon as possible. Cold air
preserves the food but it does not destroy
microorganisms which rapidly activate

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themselves after defrosting and make foods
perishable.
Partial defrosting reduces the nutritional
value of foods, especially of fruits,
vegetables and ready-made meals.

Maintenance and Cleaning

Freezer Defrosting

Frost and ice layer, depositing on the inner
walls of the freezer should be defrosted
when 3-5 mm thick.

• 24 hours before defrosting set the
thermostat knob to the position for
continuous operation (the yellow light is
on) so that the food packages are well
cooled. After that empty the freezer and
take care that the packages don't start to
thaw.

• Disconnect the appliance from the mains
supply.

• Insert the enclosed pipe into the groove in
the bottom of the appliance and place a
vessel underneath to collect the defrost
water. Defrosting is accelerated if the
door is left open.

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• Avoid using defrosting sprays, as they
may cause damage to the plastic parts
and may be hazardous to health.

Cleaning the Appliance

Before cleaning the appliance
disconnect the cable from the mains
supply. Do not use abrasive cleaning

agents. Be careful to remove any cleanser
agent remaining after cleaning.

• Clean the exterior of the appliances with
water and liquid detergent. Varnished
surfaces are cleaned with soft cloth and
an alcohol based cleaning agent (for
example glass cleaners). You may also
use alcohol (ethanol or isoprophylic
alcohol). The application of abrasive and
specially aggressive cleaners, such as
the stainless steel cleaners, is not
appropriate for the cleaning of plastic and
coated parts.

• Wash the interior with lukewarm water
and some vinegar.

• From time to time wipe the condenser on
the rear wall with a soft non-metal brush
or vacuum cleaner.

Trouble Shooting Guide

After you have cleaned the appliance,
reconnect it to the mains supply and put the
food packages back to their place.

Switch Off the Appliance When Not
in Use

If you do not intend to use the appliance for
a longer period of time, disconnect the
power supply, empty the appliance, defrost
it and clean it. Leave the door slightly open.

During the service, you can come across some
troubles that in most cases result from
improper handling of the appliance and can
easy be eliminated.

The Appliance Fails to Operate After
Connecting to the Mains Suppl y

• Check the supply in the outlet socket and
make sure the appliance is switched on.

The Red Light is On

• The door was frequently opened or it was left
opened for too long.

• The door is not properly closed (the door
may sag, the gasket may be polluted or
damaged).

• Power supply has been interrupted for a
longer period of time.

• Perhaps you have overloaded the appliance
with fresh foods.

Continuous Operation of t he Cooling
System

• Set the thermostat knob from the position for
continuos to the position for automatic
operation.

• The reason may be inadequate ventilation of
the compressor and condenser (assure
adequate air circulation behind the
appliance and wipe the dust from the
condenser).

Noise

Cooling in refrigerating-freezing appliances is
enabled by the cooling system with
compressor, which produces noise. How noisy
the appliance is depends on where it is placed,
how it is used and how old the appliance is.

• During the operation of the compressor the

noise of liquid is heard and when the
compressor is not operating, the refrigerant
flow is heard. This is a normal condition and
it has no influence whatsoever on the
lifetime of the appliance.

• After starting the appliance, the operation

of the compressor and the refrigerant flow
may be louder, which does not mean that
something is wrong with the appliance and it
has no influence on the lifetime of the
appliance. Gradually the noise is reduced.

• Sometimes unusual and stronger noise is

heard, which is rather unusual for the
appliance. This noise is often a
consequence of inadequate placing. (The
appliance shall be placed and levelled firmly
on solid base and it should not touch the wall
or kitchen units standing next to it.).

The Door is Hard to Open

If you want to open the door that has just or
recently been closed, you may find it hard to
open. The reason why this happens is, that
when you open the door, warm air gets into the
appliance and when it is cooling, the
underpressure seals the door. After few
minutes (1-3), the door can easily be opened.

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Mounting Instructions

Mounting instructions for refrigerating and
freezing appliances are for qualified
technicians only.
Appliance should be mounted and installed in
compliance with these instructions, current

standards and regulations.
Mounting instructions were prepared for
various types/models of appliances, therefore
they may describe some procedures that do
not apply to your appliance.

Mounting Dimensions and Required Air
Circulation

The rear wall of the appliance is getting warm
during the operation of the appliance (and
water is evaporating from the drain pan on the
compressor). You must therefore provide for
adequate air circulation on the rear of the
appliance.

A (mm) B (mm)

575 575-580

875 875-880

1025 1025-1030

1225 1225-1230

• At the base of the kitchen unit intended for
building in the integrated appliance, there
should be at least 200 cm² free space, for
adequate air circulation.

• On the upper part of the appliance the air is
coming out, so try not to cover the opening
for the outflow air.

Changing the Direction of Opening the Door

If you find the direction of opening the door on
your appliance inconvenient, you can change
it. Holes on the opposite side have already

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been prepared in the factory and are now
plugged.

• Remove the cover of the upper hinge,
unscrew the hinge and take off the door (the
door is not fixed on the lower hinge).

• Unscrew the upper rail, replace it to the
opposite side of the appliance and fix it.

• Remove the washer from the lower hinge
and unscrew (rotate it in clockwise) the
fastener on the lower hinge.

• Replace the fastener and the washer in
reverse order into the opening of the lower
hinge on the opposite side of the appliance.

• Take off all door corners and interchange
them (instead of the corner with a hole insert
the one without the hole and vice versa).

• Put the door of the appliance on the lower
hinge.

• Fix the upper hinge and cover it.

• Replace the slide guides to the opposite side

of the door.

• Plug the remaining holes with decorative
caps.

• Check the gasket, it shouldn't be creased
and it should seal well. In case it does not fit
perfectly, pull it out and rotate for 180°.

• In certain models it is not possible to replace
the door gasket.

• Should the seal not adhere to the casing of
the appliance perfectly, it will have to be
heated from a suitable distance (by means
of hair drier, for example) and lightly
stretched to the required height.

1 Cover for the upper hinge
2 Upper hinge
3 Upper rail
4 Slide guide
5 Lower hinge washer
6 Lower hinge fastener
7 Lower hinge
8 Corner without a hole
9 Corner with a hole
10 Low temperature compartment
11 Blocking element
12 Door hinge

Mounting the Appliance

• Push the appliance for some 38 mm into the
kitchen unit and allow at least 4 mm free
space on both sides between the appliance
and the side walls of the kitchen unit (Fig. 1).

• Widely open the door and put it together with
the kitchen unit door. The procedure is as
follows.

− Fix the slide guides (attached in a plastic
bag along with the screws ST 4,2 x 9,5)
to the edge of the door. Cover the open
holes with the attached cap.

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− Put together the appliance door and the
door of the kitchen unit (Fig. 2).

− Insert the slides into the guides and fix
them on the kitchen unit door some 15
mm from the edge, using the A 4 x 12
screws (Fig. 3).

− Remove the slide guides and separate
the appliance door from the door of the
kitchen unit.

− Fix the slides and be careful not to move
them while fixing (Fig. 4).

− Fix the slide guides to the original
position.

− Close the door and check the gasket (it
should not be creased). The door should
open and close smoothly.

NOTE:

Appliance with the height of 575 mm have only
one slide and one slide guide.

• Fix the appliance into the kitchen unit. On
the upper side, fix the three screws A 4 x 12
through the rail and on the lower side with
two screws A 4 x 16, through the lower
hinges. Drill holes, ø 3 x 5 (Fig. 5).

Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3

• Seal the gap on the opposite side of the
hinge with the enclosed seal (Fig. 6).

WARNING

Before mounting the appliance into the kitchen
unit, disconnect the power supply and set the
thermostat knob to STOP (0) position or switch
off the ON/OFF switch.

Fig. 4 Fig. 5 Fig. 6

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO ALTER THE SPECIFICATIONS WITH NO INF LUENCE

ON THE OPERATION OF THE APPLIANCE.

ZOI 07,12,11 + CL UK 142579/en (12-08)

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