Gorenje NRKI5182PW User Manual

GB

Instructions for use

Upright refrigerator-freezer

Upright refrigerator-freezer

Thank you for your confi dence in buying our appliance and congratulations on the excellent choice.
We hope it will successfully serve its purpose for many years.

The appliance is intended solely for household use.

Upright refrigerator - freezer (hereinafter: the appliance) consists of two parts: top part is refrigerator
and bottom part is upright freezer.
Refrigerator is used in households for storage of fresh food at temperatures above 0°C.
Freezer is used in households for freezing fresh food and storage of frozen food for up to one year
(depending on the type of food).

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Before fi rst operation .................................................. 3

A few tips on how to save power with your

refrigerator-freezer combo ........................................5

Description of the appliance ......................................6

Installation and connections ...................................... 7

Changing the Direction of Opening the Door ........... 9

Appliance with electronic control ............................ 10

Control panel - Appliance with

mechanical regulation .............................................. 15

Refrigerator accessories ..........................................17

Storage of food in the refrigerator ........................... 19

Storing food in the FreshZone compartment .........20

Freezing and storing frozen food ............................. 21

Defrosting the appliance ........................................... 23

Cleaning the appliance .............................................24

Troubleshooting guide .............................................. 25

Noise level .................................................................. 27

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Before fi rst operation

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as

– staff kitchen areas in shops, offi ces and other working environments;
– farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
– bed and breakfast type environments;
– catering and similar non-retail applications.

• Before connecting the appliance read these instructions carefully. They describe the appliance
and provide instructions for its safe and correct use. The instructions are prepared for
different types and models of the appliance so they may contain descriptions of functions and
components your appliance may not have.

• These instructions also contain the NO FROST version of the freezer, fi tted with the fan and
featuring automatic defrosting.

• Remove the wrapping protecting the appliance during transport.

• Wrappings contain environmentally friendly materials which can be recycled, recovered or
disposed off without threat to the environment.

• On the door corners (on freestanding appliances) or on the housing of the appliances (on built-in
appliances) the spacers are installed, which should be removed and replaced with the attached
spacer-plugs.

• Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply, leave it in upright position for about 2
hours. This will reduce possibility of malfunctions in the cooling system resulting from prior
transport and handling.

• The appliance must be connected to the mains supply in accordance with the standing
regulations and local requirements.

• The appliance must not be used in open air or exposed to weather precipitation.

• Always disconnect the appliance from power supply (pull the power cord from wall socket) before
cleaning and before replacing the light bulb.

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or
similarly qualifi ed persons in order to avoid a hazard.

• In case of longer disuse fi rst turn the appliance off with the ON/OFF button and disconnect it
from mains supply. Empty the appliance, clean the interior and leave the door ajar.

• For the protection of environment deliver the obsolete appliance to the authorized scrap
appliance dealers.

• Never let the children play with the appliance.

• Self closing shear door hinge pulls the door to the cabinet just before closing, thereby preventing the door
to remain ajar. Equally it limits the door opening angle and prevents damage to adjacent elements.

• Rating plate with basic information is located in the interior of the appliance. If the sticker plate is
not suitable for your language, replace it with the attached one.

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• WARNING! Keep Ventilation openings in the appliance
enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.

• Warning: Do not use any mechanical accessories
when thawing the refrigerator, except for those explicitly
recommended by the manufacturer.

• Warning: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

• Warning: Do not use any electrical devices inside the
appliance, except for those explicitly 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 waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product.

Disposal

The environment and personal safety must be considered when disposing of this appliance.
Please ensure the appliance is taken to a recycle center for safe recycling. DO NOT dispose of
the appliance in land fi ll as the insulation and refrigerant gas contained in these appliances are
fl ammable.

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A few tips on how to save power with your
refrigerator-freezer combo

• Observe the installation instructions.

• Do not open the appliance door more frequently than necessary.

• Occasionally check whether air can circulate freely behind the appliance.

• Condenser unit mounted on the appliance back wall must be kept clean at all times (see section

“Cleaning the appliance”).

• If the seal is damaged or loose, replace it as soon as possible.

• Store your food in closed containers or other appropriate packaging.

• Before placing the food in the refrigerator, let it cool down to room temperature.

• Defrost your frozen food in the refrigerator compartment.

• Remove the freezer drawers and door as described in the instructions, in order to make use of

the entire capacity.

• Defrost your conventional freezer when a frost layer approximately 3-5 millimetres thick has

accumulated on the surfaces in the freezer compartment.

• Make sure the shelves are evenly distributed and that the food is arranged in a way that

allows free circulation of air (heed the recommended food arrangement as described in the
instructions).

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

R600a WARNINGS

NOTE: The model uses 0.062Kg (model NRKI5181LW) or 0.068kg (model NRKI5182PW) of R600a
fl ammable refrigerant in its sealed system.

The following must be observed for your safety:

R600a Refrigerant Warning

• This appliance contains a small quantity of R600a refrigerant which is environmentally friendly,

but fl ammable. It does not damage the ozone layer, nor does it increase the greenhouse effect.

• During transportation and installation, ensure that the tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not damaged.

• Leaking refrigerant can ignite and may damage the eyes.

• In the event any damage does occur, avoid exposure to open fi res and any device which creates

a spark. Disconnect the appliance from the mains power.

• Thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is located for several minutes.

• Notify Customer Service for necessary action and advice.

• The room for installing the appliance must be at least 1 cubic metre per 8 grams of refrigerant.

The refrigerant quantity contained in this appliance is listed above in grams; it is also noted on
the Rating Plate of the appliance.

It is hazardous for anyone other than an Authorised Service Person to carry out servicing
or repairs to this appliance. In Queensland the authorized person must hold a Gas Work
Authorisation for hydrocarbon refrigerants, before carrying out servicing or repairs which
involve the removal of covers.

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Description of the appliance

Interior equipment of the appliance will typically vary according to the specifi c model.

A Refrigerator
1 Fan
2 Interior light
3 Control panel
4 Horizontal bottle rack
5 Adjustable glass shelves
6 Pull-out glass shelf (adjustable height)
7 Removable snack tray
8 Foldable egg rack (closed - 6 eggs, open

- 12 eggs)

9 FreshZone pan
10 Vegetable crisp pan
11 Refrigerator door pans (options: deep,

shallow; covered or no cover)

12 Door bottle rack with safety holder

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B Freezer
13 Storage compartment
14 Freezing compartment
15 Legs

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Installation and connections

Selecting the location

Positioning the
appliance

• Place the appliance in dry and well aired room. The
appliance operates best at temperature ranges indicated in
the chart below. Relevant class of the appliance is indicated
on the rating plate.

Class Ambient 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

Positioning the appliance requires two persons in order to avoid
injuries or damage to the appliance.

• Place the appliance fl atly and fi rmly on a solid base. The
appliance is fi tted with adjustable feet on the front side, used
to level the appliance (certain models only).

• Avoid exposing the appliance to direct sunlight or heat
sources. If this is not feasible, install insulation plate between
the appliance and adjacent heat source.

• The appliance may stand independently or you may
incorporate it into the kitchen cabinet. Be sure to leave
enough space for cooling of condenser (distance from the
wall or the opening should be 200 cm
cabinet above the appliance should be at least 5 cm.

After the installation, the appliance mains plug should be

accessible!

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). Distance to the

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Warning: when installing built-in appliances into a cupboard or
cabinet in a side-by-side layout, the dew prevention installation
kit should also be purchased and installed. For safety reasons,

dew prevention kit may only be installed by an authorized
service technician!

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

• The appliance is fi tted with spacers to be mounted on the top
edge of the condenser. They prevent the rear of the appliance
to be pushed too close to the wall. Spacers are fabricated
universally regarding the different distance of the condenser
from the cabinet, so make sure to position them properly.

Connecting to power
supply

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• Use the power cord to connect the appliance to the mains
power. Wall outlet must be fi tted with ground terminal (safety
socket). Required nominal voltage and frequency are indicated
on the relevant label or rating plate of the appliance.

• Mains power connection and grounding must be made in line
with standing regulations and local requirements.

The appliance is able to accommodate minor temporary voltage
tolerances, but they may not exceed -6% to +6%.

WARNING: To avoid a hazard due to instability of the appliance,
it must be fi xed in accordance with the instructions.

Changing the Direction of Opening the Door

Freestanding appliance

Tilt the appliance so that the bottom hinge can be unscrewed and proceed with disassembling as
shown in the Figure 3. Then fi x the assembly parts again in the opposite turn. Use the attached
opposite hinge insert piece. The door should be ajar before the middle (upper) hinge is attached.
Use the bungs, which have been pulled out, on the opposite side. Check the door seal. In case that
it does not rest well, take it off and turn it by 180°.

Necessary tools: ring spanner No.8, screwdriver, torque 25

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