Gorenje NRKI5182A1 Service Manual

EN

DETAILED
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

OF UPRIGHT
REFRIGERATOR AND
FREEZER

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We thank you for the confidence you have shown by purchasing

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our appliance which is designed to simplify your life. To make the use of the
product easier, we have supplied detailed instructions for use, and installation
instructions supplied on a separate sheet. The instructions should allow you to
learn about your new appliance as quickly as possible.

We wish you find a lot of pleasure in its use.

The appliance is intended solely for household use.

The refrigerator is intended for storing fresh food at temperatures above 0°C.
The freezer is intended for freezing fresh food and for long-term storage of

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

Please visit our website where you can enter your appliance model number,
indicated on the rating plate or the warranty sheet, to find detailed description
of your appliance, tips on use, troubleshooting, service information, instructions
for use etc.

http://www.gorenje.com

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Important safety warning

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General information and tips

Protecting the environment

Do not wash in the dishwasher

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CONTENTS

4 IMPORTANT NOTES AND PRECAUTIONS

4 BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME
5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
7 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE USE OF APPLIANCE
8 ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

9 ADVICE FOR SAVING POWER WITH REFRIGERATION
APPLIANCES

10 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION

12 APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION

13 OPERATING THE APPLIANCE

18 APPLIANCE INTERIOR EQUIPMENT

22 RECOMMENDED DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD IN THE
APPLIANCE

23 STORING FOOD IN THE REFRIGERATOR

27 STORING FOOD IN THE FreshZone DRAWER

28 STORING FOOD IN THE ZeroZone DRAWER

31 FREEZING AND STORING FROZEN FOOD

31 Freezing procedure
32 Important warnings on freezing
32 Storing industrially frozen food
33 Frozen food storage time
33 Defrosting frozen food

INTRODUCTION

APPLIANCE
DESCRIPTION

STORING AND
FREEZING FOOD

34 DEFROSTING THE APPLIANCE

35 CLEANING THE APPLIANCE

37 TROUBLESHOOTING

39 INFORMATION ABOUT APPLIANCE NOISE

DEFROSTING
AND CLEANING
THE APPLIANCE

MISCELLANEOUS

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IMPORTANT NOTES AND

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PRECAUTIONS

BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR
THE FIRST TIME

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 to several appliance types/models; thus, settings or
equipment may be described herein which is not available
in your appliance. We recommend saving this instruction
manual for future reference and attach it to the appliance if
it is sold in the future.
The instruction manual includes the NO FROST version/
model of the freezer which is fitted with a fan and in
which the defrosting process is automatic (only with some
models).

Check for any damage or irregularities on your appliance. If
you find your appliance is damaged, notify the retailer from
which you have purchased the appliance.

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

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

Before cleaning the appliance, unplug it 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 LED lighting does not work, call a service technician. Do
not attempt a repair of the LED lighting yourself, as there is
danger of contact with high voltage!

WARNING! Do not use any electric devices inside the

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appliance, except for those allowed by the manufacturer
of this refrigeration appliance.

WARNING! Do not use mechanical devices or other

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

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WARNING! To avoid any hazard resulting from poor
stability of the appliance, make sure it is installed as
instructed.

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Danger of frostbite

Never put frozen food in your mouth and avoid touching
frozen food as this may cause frostnip or frostbite.

Safety of children and vulnerable persons

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.

Remove the packaging intended to protect the appliance
or particular parts during transport and keep it outside the
reach of children.
It presents danger of injury or suffocation.

Do not let the children play with the appliance.

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

When removing a used appliance, disconnect the
power cord, remove the door, and leave the shelves in
the appliance. This will prevent children from locking
themselves in the appliance.

Warning regarding the refrigerant

The appliance contains a small amount of an
environmentally friendly yet flammable gas R600a. Make
sure that no parts of the cooling system are damaged. A
gas leak is not hazardous to the environment, but it could
cause eye injury or fire.
In case of a gas leak, ventilate the room thoroughly,
disconnect the appliance from the power mains, and call a
service technician.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE USE
OF APPLIANCE

WARNING! Keep ventilation openings, in the

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

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

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

If the appliance will be out of use for an extended period of
time, switch it off using the relevant button, and unplug it
from the power mains. Empty the appliance, defrost it, clean
it, and leave the door ajar.

In case of an error or power supply failure, do not open the
freezer compartment unless the freezer has not operated
for over 16 hours. After this period, use the frozen food or
provide sufficient cooling (e.g. a replacement appliance).

Technical information on the appliance

Rating plate can be found in the appliance interior. It
indicates data on voltage, gross and net volume, type
and amount of refrigerant, and information on the climate
classes.
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.

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ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

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

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Removing an obsolete appliance

To protect the environment, take the obsolete appliance to
an authorized home appliance collection centre.
Before doing so, do the following:

• disconnect the appliance from the power mains;

• do not allow children to play with the appliance.

WARNING! Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

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This will also prevent pollution.

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 centre 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 specified 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 any reason,

have it replaced as soon as possible.

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

• Before placing the food in the refrigerator, allow it to cool down to room

temperature.

• Defrost frozen food in the refrigerator compartment.

• To make use of the entire freezer compartment interior volume, remove

some of the drawers as described in the instruction manual.

• Defrost your conventional freezer when an approximately 3–5 millimetre

layer 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 or vents.

• If you do not need the fan or the ionizer, switch them off to reduce power

consumption.

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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION

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SELECTING THE ROOM

• 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 Relative Humidity

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

• Do not place an appliance in a room where temperature can drop to
below 5 °C as this may cause abnormal appliance operation or failure!

• After the installation, the appliance mains plug should be accessible!

• Do not place the appliance near appliances or devices radiating heat, such as
a cooker, a stove, a radiator, water heater etc., and do not expose it to direct
sunlight. The appliance should stand at least 3 cm away from an electric or gas
cooker or at least 30 cm away from an oil or solid fuel stove. If the distance
between such source of heat and the appliance is smaller, use an insulating
panel.

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Note: Place the appliance in a su ciently large room. There should be at least 1
m3 of space per 8 grams of refrigerant. Amount of refrigerant is indicated on the
rating plate in the appliance interior.

• 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 outfl ow air.

Ignoring this caution may result in damage to the appliance.

Warning: When installing appliances next to each other (side by side) that
are taller than 1700 mm, an anti-condensation kit needs to be purchased and
installed, should the humidity in the room where the appliances are installed
exceed 70%. For safety reasons, dew prevention kit may only be installed by

an authorized service technician!

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Order code: 376078 (appliances higher than 1,700 mm)

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CONNECTING THE APPLIANCE

• Connect the appliance to the power
mains using the power cord. 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 e ective
standards and regulations. The
appliance will withstand short-term
deviations from the nominal voltage,
but not more than +/- 6%.

CHANGING THE DOOR OPENING DIRECTION AND
INTEGRATING THE APPLIANCE INTO A CABINET

The process of changing the appliance door opening and integrating the
appliance into a cabinet is described on the separate installation instructions
supplied in the bag with the instruction manual.

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APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION

Appliance interior equipment may change according to the appliance model.

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A

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A Refrigerator
1 Control unit
2 LED lighting
3 Fan

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4 Glass shelves
5 FreshZone*/ ZeroZone*

drawer

6 VitaLight lighting*
7 CrispZone fruit and

vegetables drawer with
humidity control

8 Low door shelves
9 Bottle shelve

B Freezer
10 Upper freezing and

storage drawer

11 Deep SpaceBox drawer

for freezing and storage

12 Lower storage drawer
13 Glass shelves

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B

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OPERATING THE APPLIANCE

Conventional appliance

C

No Frost appliances

C

A Appliance on/o , temperature settings, and extra function key
B Refrigerator compartment temperature display
The indicator for the selected temperature will be lit.
C Intensive freezing (freezer boost) function indicator
The C symbol will be lit when the intensive freezing function is activated.
D VitaLight function indicator
Symbol D will be lit when the VitaLight function is activated.
E High temperature or open door alarm indicator

To set the appliance temperature or activate extra functions, press the A key
successively. When the key is first pressed, the currently set value or function
will start to flash. With each successive press of the key, the indicator moves
to the next setting. The indicator cycles through the settings in a circular
manner, from right to left. While the settings are being adjusted, the display
will flash. Three seconds after the key is released, the setting will be stored
automatically and the relevant symbol will be lit.

B

B

DE A

DE A

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SWITCHING THE APPLIANCE ON/OFF

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Switching the appliance on: Press the
A key and hold it for 3 seconds.

Switching off the appliance: Again

press the A key and hold it for 3
seconds. The appliance will be off, but
there is still voltage in it as it is still
connected to the power mains.

ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURE IN THE APPLIANCE

• The factory default setting is the recommended temperature of 4 °C. At
this setting, the temperature in the freezer compartment will be around
–18 °C.

• After the appliance is switched on, it may take several hours for the set
temperature to be reached. Do not place any food into the refrigerator
before the temperature drops to the selected setting.

• Adjust the temperature as desired
using the A key.

• Press the A key (several times) until
the desired temperature indicator
lights up.

• When the A key is pressed for the
fi rst time, the currently set value
or function will start to fl ash. Every
successive time you press the A key,
the settings indicator will move to
the next setting (from right to left, in
a circular manner).

• After three seconds, the setting
will stop fl ashing. Your setting will
be stored and the corresponding
indicator will be continuously lit.

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The numbers 2, 4, 6 and 8 indicate the
degrees Celsius (°C) in the appliance
refrigerator compartment.

• The recommended temperature
setting is +4 °C. At this temperature,
food quality and freshness are
preserved longer.

• The temperature in the
refrigerator compartment also
a ects the temperature in the
freezer compartment. For a
lower temperature in the freezer
compartment, set a lower
temperature in the refrigerator
compartment.

• If the temperature of the room where
the appliance is installed is below
16 °C, we recommend setting a
temperature lower than 4 °C.

INTENSIVE FREEZING (FREEZER BOOST) FUNCTION

To activate the intensive freezing
(freezer boost) function, press the A
key several times until the symbol C
lights up.

• When the intensive freezing function
is activated, temperature may be
lower both in the refrigerator and the
freezer compartment.

• When the intensive freezing function is activated, the appliance will
operate with maximum power. During this time, operation may be
somewhat louder.

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

• If any other function is selected while the intensive freezing function is active,
the intensive freezing function will be deactivated immediately.

• To switch o the intensive freezing function, press the A key to select the
desired temperature (B). If the intensive freezing function is not deactivated
manually, it will be automatically switched o (after approximately two days),
and the temperature will return to the most recently set value.

• If there is a power outage while the intensive freezing function is active, the
function will be restarted when power supply resumes.

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VitaLight FUNCTION

• Activating the VitaLight. Press the A

key (several times) until the D symbol
starts to fl ash. After three seconds,
the function will be activated and the
D symbol will light up. At the same
time, the most recently selected
temperature setting will light up as
well. When the function is activated,
the LED lighting in the fruit and
vegetable bin will be switched on.

• Switching o the VitaLight: Press the A key (several times) until the D symbol
starts to fl ash. After three seconds, the function will be de activated. The D
symbol and the LED lighting will switch o .

• While the VitaLight is active, temperature in the appliance may be adjusted
and intensive freezing function can be activated without a ecting the
operation of the VitaLight function.

• In case of a power outage, the VitaLight function will remain activated after
power supply is resumed.

VitaLight maintains the freshness of food and content of antioxidants and
vitamins. Only use it when necessary, as it increases power consumption.

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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 E symbol will
flash.

• Every time the appliance is switched
on with the A key, there is a 24­hour delay in high temperature
alarm operation. If the appliance
does not reach the su ciently low
temperature in this period, the alarm
will be activated.

• To acknowledge and turn o the
acoustic alarm, press the A key. If the
alarm is not deactivated manually,
it will be sounded for the fi rst fi ve
minutes of every hour.

• When you press the A key for
the fi rst time, the alarm will be
acknowledged and turned o .
When you press the A key again,
it will already work as a settings
adjustment key.

• The E symbol fl ashes until the
appliance reaches a suitable
temperature.

OPEN DOOR ALARM

Conventional appliances:

If the refrigerator door is open for
more than two minutes, an acoustic
alarm (continuous beep) will be
activated.

NoFrost appliances:

If the refrigerator or freezer
compartment door is open for more
than two minutes, an acoustic alarm
(continuous beep) will be activated.

To acknowledge and turn off the
acoustic alarm press the A key or close
the door.

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APPLIANCE INTERIOR
EQUIPMENT

(* EQUIPMENT DEPENDS ON THE MODEL)

SHELF

• Empty shelves can be distributed
as you see fi t across the guides in
the refrigerator interior without
having to remove the shelf from the
refrigerator.

To only move the shelf to a di erent

height/guide, lift it at the front, hold
it at the back, and move it higher
or lower. To take the shelf from the
refrigerator, fi rst lift it at the front
part, hold it at the back part, and pull
it out from the appliance.

Store quickly perishable food at

the back of the shelf where the
temperature is the lowest.

WIRE BOTTLE RACK*

• Some models also feature a wire
bottle holder. It is protected against
being inadvertently pulled out. It can
only be pulled out when it is empty.
To pull it out, lift it slightly at the
front 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 nine 0.75-litre 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).

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CrispZone – FRUIT AND VEGETABLE BIN
WITH HUMIDITY CONTROL

• 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.

• Humidity in the drawer is regulated automatically, depending on the type and
amount of inserted food.

• 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

The shelves mounted on the interior side of the refrigerator door are intended
for storing cheese, butter, eggs, yoghurt and other smaller packages, tubes,
cans, etc. There is a bottle shelf at the lower end of the door.

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ADJUSTABLE DOOR SHELVES

Interior side of the refrigerator door is
fitted with shelves intended for storing
cheese, butter, eggs, yoghurt, and
other smaller packages, tubes, cans
etc.

Maximum load on each door shelf is 5
kg.

MultiBox STORAGE BIN*

• MultiBox bin o ers 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 silicone 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 will make sure the
temperature is distributed more evenly, and reduce condensation (dew) on the
storage surfaces.

It is activated automatically when there is need for more intensive cooling.

AIR IONIZER (IonAir)*

• Advanced fan system with dynamic cooling evenly distributes the ionized air
and equalizes the temperature throughout the entire refrigerator. Air enriched
with extra negative ions mimics the natural microclimate that keeps the food
fresh for longer. Moreover, the any type of food can be placed on any shelf in
the fridge as there are not temperature di erences.

• To switch the air ionizer on and o , use the switch located on the fan housing.

Switching the ionizer on/o

On = i O = O

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

AdapTech

Innovative sensor technology allows adjusting appliance operation to the
user's habits or behaviour. Adaptive intelligent system monitors, analyzes, and
records on a daily and 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 prevent the increase of food temperature
as the door is opened more often. The appliance will also anticipate adding
larger amounts of food into the refrigerator or freezer and adapt by cooling or
freezing more intensively.

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RECOMMENDED DISTRIBUTION

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OF FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE

Sections in the refrigerator compartment:

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

- middle part: dairy products, ready-made meals, desserts, soft drinks, beer,

cooked food, etc.

- FreshZone bin: - meat, meat produce, delicatessen;

- Fruit and vegetable bin: fresh fruit, vegetables, salads, root vegetables,

potatoes, onions, garlic, tomatoes, sauerkraut, turnips etc.

Sections in the refrigerator
compartment door:

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

- lower door bins: beverages, cans,
bottles

Do not store fruit (bananas,
pineapples, papaya, citruses) and
vegetables (zucchini, eggplant,
cucumbers, bell peppers,
tomatoes, and potatoes) sensitive
to low temperatures in the
refrigerator.

Freezer sections:

- freezing, storing frozen food (see chapter Freezing and storing frozen food).

Do not store the following in the freezer: lettuce, eggs, apples, pears,
grapes, peaches, yoghurt, soured milk, sour cream, and mayonnaise.

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STORING FOOD IN THE

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REFRIGERATOR

IMPORTANT WARNINGS REGARDING FOOD STORAGE

Correct use of the appliance, appropriate packaging,
maintaining the right temperature, and observing the food
hygiene standards have a decisive impact on the quality
of food storage.

Observe the expiry dates for the food, indicated on the
packaging.

Food stored in the refrigerator should be kept in closed
containers or in appropriate packaging to prevent it from
emitting or receiving odours and humidity.

Do not store inflammable, 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 chapter Cleaning the
Appliance).

If you are leaving home for a longer period of time,
remove perishables from the refrigerator.

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STORING FOOD

TYPE OF FOOD Optimum

storage
temperature (°C)

Optimum
storage humidity
level (%)

Approximate
storage time

Pork -1 to 4 95 3 days

Beef 0 to 4 95 up to 3 weeks

Lamb 0 to 4 95 14 days

Chicken 0 to 4 95 3 days

Fish 0 to 4 95 3 to 10 days

Mollusc 0 to 4 95 2 days

Wet-aged beef 1,5 95 16 weeks

Dairy products
(yoghurt, sour
cream, butter,
soft cheese,

2 to 4 95 7 to 10 days

cheese spreads
etc.)

Beetroot 0 95 3 to 5 months

Broccoli 0 95-100 10 to 14 days

Cabbage, young 0 98-100 3 to 6 weeks

Carrots, ripe 0 98-100 4 to 5 months

Lettuce, winter 0 95-100 2 to 3 weeks

Garlic 0 65-70 6 to 7 months

Kohlrabi 0 98-100 2 to 3 months

Brussels sprouts 0 90-95 3 to 5 weeks

Cabbage,
Chinese

Cabbage, late
varieties

0 95-100 2 to 3 months

0 98-100 3 to 4 months

Carrots 0 95-100 2 weeks

Cauliflower 0 95-98 2 to 4 weeks

Celery, regular 0 98-100 2 to 3 months

Swiss chard 0 95-100 10 to 14 days

Radicchio 0 95-100 2 to 4 weeks

Corn, sweet 0 95-98 5 to 8 days

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TYPE OF FOOD Optimum

storage
temperature (°C)

Optimum
storage humidity
level (%)

Approximate
storage time

Leeks 0 95-100 2 to 3 months

Mushrooms 0 95 3 to 4 days

Parsley 0 95-100 2 to 3 days

Parsnip 0 98-100 4 to 6 months

Radish, winter 0 95-100 2 to 4 months

Horseradish 0 98-100 10 to 12 months

Cauliflower 0 to 2 90-95 2 to 4 weeks

Onions 0 to 2 65-70 6 to 7 months

Asparagus 0 to 2 95-100 2 to 3 weeks

Peas, green 0 to 2 95-98 1 to 2 weeks

Vegetables,
chopped

0 to 2 90-95 up to 5 days

Brussels sprout 0 to 2 90-95 1 to 2 weeks

Gooseberries 0 to 2 90-95 3 to 4 weeks

Cucumbers 4 to 10 95 10 to 14 days

Potatoes 7 to 10 90-95 up to 9 months

Avocado, unripe 7 to 10 85-95 up to 6 weeks

Bell peppers 7 to 10 90-95 2 to 3 weeks

Tomatoes 10 to 12 85-90 4 to 7 days

Beans, seeds < 15 40-50 6 to 10 months

Pears -3 90-95 2 to 7 months

Apricots -1 90-95 1 to 3 weeks

Strawberries 0 90-95 3 to 7 days

Raspberries 0 to 2 90-95 2 to 3 days

Currants 0 to 2 90-95 1 to 4 weeks

Blueberries 0 to 2 90-95 14 days

Cherries 0 to 2 90-95 2 to 3 weeks

Grapes 0 to 2 85 2 to 8 weeks

Kiwi, ripe 0 to 2 90-95 1 to 3 months

Peaches 0 to 2 90-95 2 to 4 weeks

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TYPE OF FOOD Optimum

storage
temperature (°C)

Optimum
storage humidity
level (%)

Approximate
storage time

Cherries 0 to 2 90-95 2 to 3 weeks

Kiwi, unripe 0 to 2 90-95 2 to 6 months

Nectarines 0 to 2 90-95 1 to 3 weeks

Oranges 0 to 2 90-95 2 to 4 weeks

Persimmon 0 to 2 90-95 2 to 3 months

Plums 0 to 2 90-95 2 to 5 weeks

Fruit, chopped 0 to 2 90-95 up to 10 days

Apples 0 to 4 90-95 1 to 12 months

Melons 4 90-95 15 days

Oranges 4 to 7 90-95 2 to 4 weeks

Tangerines 5 to 8 90-95 2 to 4 weeks

Mango 10 to 13 85-95 2 to 3 weeks

Melons 10 to 13 85-95 1 to 2 weeks

Pineapples 10 to 13 85-95 2 to 4 weeks

Lemons 11 to 13 90-95 2 to 3 weeks

Watermelon 12 to 15 85-95 1 to 3 weeks

Bananas, ripe 13 to 16 85-95 3 days

Grapefruit 13 to 16 90-95 1 to 3 weeks

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STORING FOOD IN THE
FreshZone DRAWER

(Only in some models)

In the FreshZone compartment, food stays fresh longer than in a conventional
refrigerator, retaining more flavour 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 it
from emitting or receiving odours.

• Take the food from the drawer 30 to 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 includes the following: pineapples, 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

(Only in some models)

The ZeroZone compartment allows storing a wide variety of fresh food for up to
three times longer than in a conventional refrigerator. The food stays fresh longer,
retaining the flavour and nutrients. The temperature in this drawer depends
on the temperature settings in the refrigerator compartment, environment
temperature, frequency of door opening, and amount of food placed in it.

For a temperature around 0 °C in the
ZeroZone drawer, we recommend
setting the refrigerator compartment
temperature to less than 4 °C.
Temperature in the ZeroZone drawer
may drop to below 0 °C; therefore, move
the food sensitive to freezing to upper
parts of the refrigerator compartment.

~ 0 °C

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 it
from emitting or receiving odours.

• Take the food from the drawer 30 to 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
ZeroZone drawer includes the following: pineapples, avocado, bananas,
olives, potatoes, eggplant, cucumbers, beans, peppers (capsicum), melons,
watermelon, zucchini etc.

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• To remove the drawer:

- Pull out the drawer until it is
blocked.

- Lift it at the front and pull out
completely.

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APPROXIMATE STORAGE TIME IN THE ZEROZONE
DRAWER

Type of food Time

sausages, cold cuts, beef, pork, venison, raw meat up to 7 days

Poultry up to 5 days

fish up to 3-10 days

seafood up to 3 days

Vegetables:

cabbage, garlic, carrots up to 180 days

celery, herbs up to 30 days

Green lettuce, cauliflower, radicchio, rhubarb up to 21 days

broccoli, asparagus, kale, Chinese cabbage, kohlrabi, radish up to 14 days

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

* Depending on the quality and freshness of food

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FREEZING AND STORING

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FROZEN FOOD

FREEZING PROCEDURE

Maximum amount of fresh food that may be inserted
at once is specified 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.

• To make use of the entire freezer volume, remove all drawers. Place the food
directly on the shelves and on the freezer bottom. With NoFrost appliances of
the A+++ energy class, leave the bottom drawer in the appliance.

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

- Press the A key until the symbol C lights up.

After this period of time, distribute the food evenly across the two drawers
intended for freezing.

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

• When freezing smaller amounts 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.

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IMPORTANT WARNINGS ON FREEZING

Only use the freezer to freeze food appropriate for freezing.
Always use quality and fresh food.

Select the most suitable packaging for the food and use the
packaging correctly.

Make sure the packaging is air and water tight so that the
food does not dry out and loose its vitamins.

Indicate the type of food, amount, and date of freezing on
the packaging.

It is important that the food freezes quickly. Therefore,
smaller packages are recommended. Refrigerate the food
before freezing.

STORING INDUSTRIALLY FROZEN FOOD

• 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 it has been partly
thawed several times and that it is of inferior quality.

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

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FROZEN FOOD STORAGE TIME

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
finely chopped or ground meat 4 months
bread, pastry, cooked meals, lean fish 3 months
entrails 2 months
smoked sausage, fatty fish 1 month

DEFROSTING FROZEN FOOD

Freezing the food does not kill the microorganisms. After the food is defrosted
or thawed, bacteria are 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.

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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
flow through an opening in the refrigerator rear wall into a tray fitted above the
compressor, from where they will evaporate.

Make sure the opening in the back wall in the refrigerator interior is never
blocked by food or any other object.

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.

DEFROSTING A CONVENTIONAL FREEZER

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

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

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

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

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

• 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 chapter Cleaning the Appliance).

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.

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CLEANING THE APPLIANCE

Before cleaning, unplug the appliance from the power mains – switch off the

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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.

• Do not wash the parts of appliance interior equipment in a dishwasher as
they may be damaged.

• A gutter and an opening for discharging
the water from thawed frost deposits 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 freezers). 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.

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

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CLEANING THE HUMIDITY FILTER

Humidity filter is located at the bottom part of the shelf above the fruit and
vegetable bin.

Filter replacement process:

1. First remove the FreshZone,

following the procedure already
described (if your appliance model
has the FreshZone drawer).

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2. Then, pull out the shelf. First, lift it as

far as possible at the front: then, pull
it out from the grooves at the rear
side of the appliance, into which the

1

shelf is fitted.

3. Then, carefully turn the shelf around

so that the lower side is facing
upwards, and place it onto a flat
surface.

1

2

4. Remove the filter: lift up the tab as

indicated by arrow 1; then, slide the
filter in the direction indicated by
arrow 2.

5. Wash the filter with water and dry

it thoroughly. If there are stubborn
stains on the filter, clean them with
mild detergent and a soft cloth.
Then, rinse out the detergent
thoroughly with water.

2

klick

1

6. Replace the filter: slide it in the

direction indicated by arrow 1 until
you hear a click. This indicates that
the filter is firmly back in place.

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7. Turn the shelf around and replace it.

Make sure it fits well the grooves at
the rear wall of the appliance (arrow 1).
Then, carefully place it back over the

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fruit and vegetables bin as indicated
by arrow 2.

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:

A

• 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) blocked by fresh
food. Make sure the air can circulate around the
sensor (only with some models).

• Insufficient compressor and condenser unit
cooling. Check for sufficient air circulation behind
the appliance and clean the condenser unit.

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

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

Condensate (dew) on
the shelf above the
drawers:

• Door opened too frequently or too long.

• Warm food placed in the refrigerator.

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

• Poor door sealing.

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

• 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.

• This is transient phenomenon which cannot be
entirely avoided in periods of high environment
temperature and humidity. It subsides when
temperature and humidity are normalized. We
recommend cleaning the drawers more frequently
and wiping the droplets occasionally.

• Open the humidity control slider.

• Put food in bags or other packaging with a good
seal.

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Problem: Cause or remedy:

Water is dripping/
leaking from the
refrigerator:

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

• Clean the blocked opening, e.g. using a plastic
straw.

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

Indicator E flashes: • Door opened too frequently or too long.

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

• An extended power failure.

• Too much fresh food inserted at once.

Door is difficult to open:

• If you are trying to open the freezer door after
just having closed it, this could be difficult 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.

• If LED lighting does not work, call a service

LED lighting does not
work:

technician.

• Do not attempt a repair of the LED lighting
yourself, as there is danger of contact with high
voltage!

If the above tips do not resolve your problem, call the nearest authorized service
centre and state the type, model, and serial number indicated on the appliance
rating plate or label located in the appliance interior.

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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 a ect the useful life of the appliance. In time,
appliance operation and this noise will become quieter.

• Sometimes, unusual or loud noises 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 firmly in its place and that the noise is

not caused by rattling cans, bottles or other containers placed next to each
other.

• Due to the higher workload on the cooling system when the door is opened
more frequently or for a longer time, when a large amount of fresh food is
introduced or when intensive freezing or cooling functions are activated, the
appliance can temporarily generate more noise.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CHANGES THAT DO NOT AFFECT THE

APPLIANCE FUNCTIONALITY.

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