Gorenje OBRB153 User Guide

EN

DETAILED
INSTRUCTIONS

FOR USE OF
REFRIGERATOR­FREEZER

www.gorenje.com

We thank you for the

confidence you have shown by
purchasing our appliance.
We wish you find a lot of pleasure in its
use.

The appliance is intended solely for
household use.

The refrigerator-freezer is intended for

use in households.
The lower part is the refrigerator
compartment intended for storing fresh
food at temperatures above 0°C.

The upper part is the freezer

compartment intended for freezing fresh
food and long-term storage
of frozen food (up to one year, depending
on the type of food). This compartment is
labeled with four stars / asterisks.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

4 IMPORTANT NOTES AND WARNINGS

8 ADVICE FOR SAVING POWER WITH REFRIGERATION
APPLIANCES

9 APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION

10 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION

12 CHANGING THE DIRECTION OF DOOR OPENING

15 OPERATING THE APPLIANCE

17 APPLIANCE INTERIOR EQUIPMENT

21 RECOMMENDED DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE

22 STORING FOOD IN THE REFRIGERATOR

23 STORING FOOD IN THE FRESHZONE DRAWER

24 FREEZING AND STORING FROZEN FOOD

24 Freezing process
25 Important warnings on freezing fresh food
25 Storage of industrially frozen food
26 Frozen food storage time
26 Defrosting frozen food

27 DEFROSTING THE APPLIANCE

28 CLEANING THE APPLIANCE

INTRODUCTION

APPLIANCE
DESCRIPTION

STORING AND
FREEZING FOOD

DEFROSTING
AND CLEANING
THE APPLIANCE

29 TROUBLESHOOTING

30 INFORMATION ABOUT APPLIANCE NOISE

OTHER

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IMPORTANT
NOTES AND WARNINGS

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

WARNING! 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.

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.

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

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

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ADVICE FOR SAVING POWER
WITH REFRIGERATION
APPLIANCES

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

• Do not open the door more often than necessary.

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

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

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

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

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

• Defrost frozen food in the refrigerator compartment.

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

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

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

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

• If you do not need the fan or the ionizer, switch them o to reduce power consumption.

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APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION

A Refrigerator compartment
B Freezer compartment

1

B

2
3

4

A

1 Control unit
2 Fan with air ionizer (+ on/off

switch)

3 LED lighting of refrigerator

interior

4 Pull-out glass shelf

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(heightadjustable)

5 Water discharge gutter /

groove

6 CrispZone fruit and

vegetables drawer with
humidity control

7 Height-adjustable door bin
8 Bottle shelf

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6

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

• The drawers are protected against pulling out. To remove a drawer from the appliance,
pull it out as far as it will go, then lift at the front and pull out completely.

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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION

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

SN (subnormal)

N (normal)

ST (subtropical)

T (tropical)

from +10°C to +32°C

from +16°C to +32°C

from +16°C to +38°C

from +16°C to +43°C

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

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of space per 8 grams of refrigerant. Amount of refrigerant is stated

INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE

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

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

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

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

max

30 mm

> 90°

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

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

min 50 mm

600 mm

600 mm

688 mm

640 mm

m

a

x

9

644 mm

717 mm

669 mm

1201 mm

0

°

1249 mm

RETRO

m

710 mm

1176 mm

a

x

9

0

°

CONNECTING THE APPLIANCE

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

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

1224 mm

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CHANGING THE DIRECTION OF
DOOR OPENING

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

1. Remove the upper hinge cover (A) and the covering cap (G).

2. Undo the upper hinge (B) and remove the door (C) from the lower hinge (D).

3. Tilt the appliance backwards (make sure you do not press against the condenser unit

on the rear wall of the appliance as this may damage the cooling system), unscrew the
lower hinge (D) and the foot (E), and move them to the opposite side. Make sure the
washer is installed like it was before disassembly.

4. Move the door hinges (F) to the opposite side and replace the door (C) back on the

lower hinge (D).

5. Use the screws to attach the upper hinge (B) on the opposite side.

6. Replace the upper hinge cover (A) and the covering cap (G) on the opposite side.

7. Replacing the handle (H): remove the handle covering caps, undo the screws, and

remove the handle. Remove the hole plugs on the opposite side of the door and attach
the handle.

Replace the covering caps on the handle. Insert the new hole plugs supplied in the bag

with the instruction manual into the holes where the handle was initially attached.

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At RETRO appliances alteration of door opening direction is not
possible.

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1

2

3

6

7

4

5

A

G

B

C

D

D

E

E

F

F

G

B

C

A

G

C

D

H

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CHANGING THE DIRECTION OF LOW TEMPERATURE
COMPARTMENT DOOR OPENING

1. Undo the latch A and door hinge B of the low temperature compartment and remove

the door C.

2. Rotate the door by 180°, mount them on the other side of the low temperature

compartment, and attach the latch A and door hinge B to the other side of the cell.

3. Cover the holes left in the cell with the plugs supplied in the bag.

4. Check the door seal. If the seal does not fully fi t the door, remove it and rotate it by

180°.

A

C

180°

B

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OPERATING THE APPLIANCE

A B

A Temperature setting and on/o knob
B Lighting on/o key

SWITCHING THE APPLIANCE ON/OFF

To switch on: rotate the A dial clockwise.

Switching off: Rotate the A knob back to

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

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ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURE

• To set the desired temperature, rotate the

• A change in the environment temperature

• If the temperature of the room where the

A dial in clockwise direction, i.e. to the
right.

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

appliance is installed is below 16°C, we
recommend setting the A dial
temperature to the thickest part of the

sign.

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APPLIANCE INTERIOR EQUIPMENT

2

1

(* Equipment depends on the model)

SHELF

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

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

Store perishables at the back of the shelf

where the temperature is the lowest.

WIRE BOTTLE RACK*

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

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

ELASTIC BOTTLE MAT*

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

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

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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.

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

The bin has integrated humidity regulator which allows setting the humidity according

to the amount of food stored.

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

• Pulling out the bin:

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

INTERIOR SIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR

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

ADJUSTABLE DOOR BINS

The height of door bins/shelves can be
adjusted to your preferences without
having to take them out of the appliance.
Squeeze the tabs on both sides and move
the bin/shelf up or down.
To remove a bin from the appliance, lift it as
far as it will go and pull it out.

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STORAGE BIN (MULTIBOX)*

• MultiBox bin offers a convenient way for

storing food with a strong or pungent
smell, e.g. ripened or blue-vein cheese,
sausages, onions, butter etc.

• The silicone lid provides an air-tight seal

that prevents the food from drying out
and the odour to spread throughout the
refrigerator compartment.

• The silicon lid can also be used as an egg

or ice tray.

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

FAN*

• The fan contributes to more even temperature distribution and faster cooling, and
reduces dew (or condensate) accumulation on the storage surfaces.

• Activating the fan is recommended as an extra function in the following cases:

- when the room temperature is higher (over 30 °C);

- when humidity is higher or when dew (condensate) is accumulated on the shelves;

- when inserting a large amount of food (rapid cooling).

Note: When the fan is activated, power consumption is increased, temperature in the
refrigerator is lowered, and as a result, the temperature in the freezer changes as well.
To maintain the same temperature in the refrigerator compartment as before the fan was
activated, rotate the A knob slightly towards the thinner part of the sign.

Adjustment of temperature in the refrigerator directly affects the freezer temperature.

IONIZER (IONAIR)*

• Air ionizer installed in the refrigerator compartment keeps the air permanently fresh. As

a result, the food remains fresh and tasty longer.

• Air ionizer can be switched on and off using the switch located on the fan housing.

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Switching the fan and ionizer on and off

ON =

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

OFF =

0

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RECOMMENDED DISTRIBUTION
OF FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE

Refrigerator compartment areas:

- upper area: canned / preserved food, bread, wine, pastry, etc.

- medium area: dairy products, ready-to-eat meals, deserts, juices, beer, cooked food,
etc.

- lower area: meat, meat produce, delicatessen, etc.

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

Refrigerator door areas:

- upper / medium part: eggs, butter,
cheeses, etc.

- lower part: beverages, cans, bottles, etc.

Freezer compartments:

- freezing, storage of frozen food (see section Freezing and storage of frozen food).

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STORING FOOD IN THE
REFRIGERATOR

IMPORTANT WARNINGS REGARDING FOOD STORAGE

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

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

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

Do not store 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 Cleaning the Appliance).

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

FOOD STORAGE TIMES

Recommended storage time in the refrigerator

Type of food Time

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

meat
fish, raw minced meat, seafood up to 1 day

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up to 2 days

STORING FOOD IN THE
FRESHZONE DRAWER

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 them from
emitting or receiving odours.

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

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

• To remove the drawer:

- Pull out the drawer until it is blocked.

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

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FREEZING AND STORING
FROZEN FOOD

FREEZING PROCESS

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.

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

- rotate the A dial towards the thickest part of the marking;

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

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

• After the freezing process is completed, rotate the A dial back to the desired setting.

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IMPORTANT WARNINGS ON FREEZING
FRESH FOOD

Only freeze the food that is suitable for freezing in the freezer.
Make sure the food you freeze is of high quality and fresh.

Choose appropriate packaging and use the packaging correctly.

Packaging should not be permeable to humidity; it should be
airtight to prevent the food from drying out and loss of vitamins.

Label the food; indicate the type of food, amount, and date of
freezing.

It is important that the food is frozen as quickly as possible.
Therefore, keep the packages small. Refrigerate the food before
freezing.

STORAGE OF 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 they have been partly defrosted
several times and that they are 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
minced meat 4 months
bread, pastry, ready-to-eat meals, lean 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 is re-activated and the food spoils quickly. Use the partially or
completely defrosted food as soon as possible.
Partial thawing decreases the nutritive value of the food, particularly fruit, vegetables,
and ready-to-eat food.

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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.

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 milimeter layer of of frost or ice has built

up.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Before placing the food into the freezer, switch on the appliance and rotate the A dial
back to the desired setting.

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CLEANING THE APPLIANCE

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

(see chapter Switching the Appliance On/Off) and unplug the power cord from the wall
outlet.

• Use a soft cloth to clean all surfaces. Cleaners that contain abrasive substances, acids,
or solvents are not suitable for cleaning as they may damage the surface.

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

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

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

• Frost or ice build-up, 3-5 mm thick, will
increase power consumption. Therefore, it
should be regularly removed. Do not use
any sharp objects, solvents, or sprays.

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• 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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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:

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

Condensate (dew) on the
shelf above the drawers:

Water leaking from the
refrigerator:

LED lighting does not
work:

• 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.

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

• Door opened too frequently or too long.

• Warm food placed in the refrigerator.

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

• Poor door sealing.

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

• This is a 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.

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

• Activate the fan to dry the accumulated dew.

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

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

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

• 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!

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

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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 noise may appear during appliance operation; these are
mostly the result of improper installation:

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

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

- Make sure the interior equipment sits firmly in its place and that the noise is not

caused by 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 MAKE CHANGES THAT DO NOT AFFECT THE

FUNCTIONALITY OF THE APPLIANCE.

Instructions for use of the appliance can also be found on our website at www.gorenje.
com / < http://www.gorenje.com />

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COOLER 4*_FS600_ESSENTIAL en (04-19)