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 our appliance.
We wish you find a lot of pleasure in its
use.
The appliance is intended solely for
household use.
Refrigerator freezer (hereinafter: the
appliance) consists of two parts: the
upper part is the refrigerator and the
lower part is the freezer.
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).
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
4 IMPORTANT NOTES AND WARNINGS
8 ADVICE FOR SAVING POWER WITH REFRIGERATION
APPLIANCES
INTRODUCTION
10 APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION
11 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION
13 CHANGING THE DIRECTION OF DOOR OPENING
15 OPERATING THE APPLIANCE
20 APPLIANCE INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
24 RECOMMENDED DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE
25 STORING FOOD IN THE REFRIGERATOR
26 STORING FOOD IN THE ZEROZONE DRAWER
28 FREEZING AND STORING FROZEN FOOD
28 Freezing process
29 Important warnings on freezing fresh food
29 Storage of industrially frozen food
30 Frozen food storage time
30 Defrosting frozen food
31 DEFROSTING THE APPLIANCE
32 CLEANING THE APPLIANCE
APPLIANCE
DESCRIPTION
STORING AND
FREEZING FOOD
DEFROSTING
AND CLEANING
THE APPLIANCE
33 TROUBLESHOOTING
35 INFORMATION ABOUT APPLIANCE NOISE
OTHER
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IMPORTANT
NOTES AND WARNINGS
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 areas in shops,
offices 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.
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. 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.
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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).
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.
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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!
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.
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WARNING! Do not use electrical appliances inside
the food storage compartments of the appliance,
unless they are of the type recommended by the
manufacturer.
The symbol on the product or 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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R600a WARNINGS
This model uses 0.035Kg 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 e ect.
• 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.
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 fill as the insulation and refrigerant gas contained
in these appliances are flammable.
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APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION
A Refrigerator
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A
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1 Control unit
2 LED lighting of refrigerator
interior
3 Pull-out glass shelf (height-
adjustable)
4 Crisper (fruit and vegetables
5
6
drawer)
5 Height-adjustable door bin
6 Bottle shelf
B Freezer
7 Freezer drawers
8 Glass shelves
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B
• 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.
3
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
max
30 mm
> 90°
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.
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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
1176 mm
680 mm
632 mm
max 720 mm
600 mm
ORA ITO
640 mm
min 42 mm
max 90°
min 30 mm
1194 mm
1242 mm
688 mm
640 mm
600 mm
max 90°
644 mm
1201 mm
1249 mm
717 mm
669 mm
600 mm
OLD TIMER
max 90°
710 mm
Note: When placing the appliances side by side, the anti-dew (anti-condensation) set has
to be purchased and installed!
Code for ordering the set:
– appliances with a height of 1850 mm: 576604.
– appliances with a height of 2000 mm: 576606.
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).
2. Unscrew the upper hinge (B) and remove the upper door (C).
3. Then remove the covering plugs (D), unscrew the mid hinge (E) and remove the lower
door (F) from the lower hinge (G).
4. 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 (G) and the foot (H) and move them to the opposite side. Make sure the
washer is installed like it was before disassembly.
5. Move the door hinges (I) to the opposite side.
6. Place the Mid hinge (E) on the lower door (F) and place the lower door on the lower
hinge (G). Fasten the mid hinge (the door should be open while you do this). Do not
forget to place the washers (J) and covering plugs (M) as they were placed before the
disassembly.
7. Place the upper door (C) over the middle hinge (E), remove the covering cap (K) and
fasten the upper hinge (B).
8. Install the upper hinge cover (A) and the covering cap (K).
9. Changing the side of the handle (L): remove the covering plugs/caps, undo the screws
and fasten the handle on the opposite side. Place the covering plugs/caps on the
opposite side.
At ORA-ITO and OLD TIMER appliances alteration of door
opening direction is not possible.
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OPERATING THE APPLIANCE
A B C E
A Appliance on key and refrigerator compartment o key
B Acoustic alarm o key
C Super cool on/o key
D Refrigerator compartment temperature keys
E Refrigerator temperature display
F Freezer compartment on key and appliance o key
G ECO function on/o key
H Super freeze on/o key
I Freezer compartment temperature keys
J Freezer compartment temperature display
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H G F
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SWITCHING THE APPLIANCE ON/OFF
Switching the appliance on: Switch on the
appliance by briefly pressing the key A.
With this model, it is possible to only switch
on the freezer compartment while the
refrigerator compartment is switched off.
This setting can be made in two ways:
- briefly press the F key to switch on the
freezer compartment only; or
- first briefly press the A key to switch on
the entire appliance. Then, press and hold
(for three seconds) the A key to switch
off the refrigerator compartment.
When the A key is pressed again, the
refrigerator compartment will be switched
back on.
Switching off the appliance: To switch off
the appliance, press and hold (for three
seconds) the key F (caution: appliance
will remain powered, i.e. there will still be
electric current in the appliance).
ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURE
• To set the temperature in the refrigerator compartment use the keys D:
lower temperature ; higher temperature.
• Temperature in the refrigerator compartment can be set from +1°C to +9°C.
• After one of the D keys is pressed, the most recent temperature setting will fl ash on
the display E. Use the D keys to set the desired temperature. Three seconds after the
last key was pressed, the most recent temperature setting is stored for the refrigerator
compartment.
• Recommended setting is 4°C.
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• To set the temperature in the freezer
compartment use the keys I:
lower temperature ;
higher temperature.
• Temperature in the freezer compartment
can be set from -24°C to -16°C.
• After one of the I keys is pressed, the most
recent temperature setting will fl ash on the
display J. Use the I keys to set the desired
temperature. Three seconds after the last key
was pressed, the most recent temperature
setting is stored for the freezer compartment.
• Recommended setting is -18°C.
FREEZER BOOST FUNCTION (SUPER FREEZE)
• Use this setting after switching on
the appliance for the fi rst time, before
cleaning, or 24 hours before inserting a
large amount of food.
Switching on the freezer boost (super
freeze) function: Press the H key. FF will
appear on the display J.
If the freezer boost is not deactivated
manually, it will be automatically switched
off after approximately 2 days. Then the
temperature of the freezer compartment
returns to the most recently set value.
EXTREME FREEZING (UPPER DRAWER OF THE FREEZER
COMPARTMENT)
• In order to quickly freeze fresh food, use the
XtremeFreeze function that is only active in
the upper drawer of the freezer compartment.
It involves intensive blowing of cool air in
that part of the appliance. Faster freezing will
retain more vitamins, minerals, and nutrients
in the food for a longer period of time.
Switching on the freezer boost
(XtremeFreeze) function: Press the H key
an hold it for at least 3 seconds. EF will
appear on the display J.
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• With this setting, the compressor will operate continuously and the temperature in the
freezer compartment will drop considerably.
• If the setting is not deactivated manually (by pressing the »H« key), it will be deactivated
automatically after approximately one day. Freezer compartment temperature will return
to the most recent setting.
• Use this setting for freezing smaller amounts of food (up to 2 kilograms) in the upper
drawer. When freezing a large amount of food, the setting should be activated 12 hours
before the food is placed in the freezer.
REFRIGERATOR BOOST (SUPER COOLING)
(REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT)
• Use this setting after switching on the appliance for the fi rst time, before cleaning, or
before inserting a large amount of food.
Switching on the refrigerator boost (super cool) function: Press the C key.
If the function is not deactivated manually, it will be deactivated automatically after
approximately six hours. Refrigerator compartment temperature will return to the most
recent setting.
HIGH TEMPERATURE ALARM
If the temperature inside the appliance is
too high, acoustic alarm will be activated
(intermittent tone) and the B key will flash.
• Acknowledge and turn o the acoustic
alarm by pressing the B key.
• The acoustic alarm will be activated
every 24 hours if the temperature in the
appliance is not low enough and there is
danger of food spoilage. The alarm will be
switched o automatically as soon as the
temperature in the freezer drops to a level
that no longer presents spoilage hazard.
• When the appliance is switched on for the fi rst time, there is a 24-hour delay in
temperature alarm operation since the appliance will not have reached the adequate
temperature. Thus, unnecessary activation of alarm is prevented.
Open refrigerator door alarm: if the refrigerator or freezer compartment door is open for
more than 2 minutes, acoustic alarm will be activated and the B key will flash. When the door is
closed, the alarm will be deactivated. It can also be switched off by pressing the B key.
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ECO FUNCTION
To activate the Eco function, press the G
key. With this function activated, appliance
will operate with optimum settings.
SAFETY BLOCK (CHILD SAFETY LOCK)
Use this function if you do not wish to
manually adjust the appliance settings.
To activate, press and hold the B key (for
three seconds); LL will appear on the
display E.
This will lock all keys except B.
To deactivate the safety lock, press the B
key and hold it for three seconds.
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APPLIANCE INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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(* 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*
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• 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 placed under the refrigerator compartment ceiling or hidden in the freezer unit
will make sure the temperature is distributed more evenly and reduce condensation
(dew) on the storage surfaces.
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 or on
the side of the cooling tower (depending on the model).
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NO FROST APPLIANCES
Ionizer switched on
Ionizer switched off
ADAPTIVE INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY
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
OF FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE
Sections of the refrigerator:
- upper part: canned food, bread, wine, pastry etc.
- middle part: dairy products, ready-made meals, desserts, soft drinks, beer, cooked food,
etc.
- ZeroZone bin: - meat, meat produce, delicatessen;
- Fruit and vegetable bin: fresh fruit, vegetables, salads, root vegetables, potatoes,
onions, garlic, tomatoes, tropical fruit, sauerkraut, turnips etc.
Sections in the refrigerator compartment
door:
- upper/middle door bins: eggs, butter,
cheese etc.
- lower door bins: beverages, cans, bottles
etc.
Freezer sections:
- freezing, storage of frozen food (see Freezing and Storing 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
up to 2 days
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STORING FOOD IN THE
ZEROZONE DRAWER
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 4 °C or
lower. Temperature in the ZeroZone drawer may fall below 0 °C. Therefore, place the
temperature-sensitive food in the upper parts of the refrigerator.
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 and humidity.
• 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 ZeroZone
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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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 4 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
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.
• To make use of the entire freezer volume, remove all drawers.
Place the food directly on the shelves and on the freezer bottom. Do not remove the
bottom drawer in NO FROST appliances of A+++ energy class.
• Activate the super freeze function 24 hours before freezing fresh food:
- press the H key.
After this time, insert the fresh food into the freezing compartment.
Make sure the fresh food is not in contact with the food that is already frozen!
The most appropriate compartment for freezing larger quantities of fresh ingredients is
the upper compartment, or upper and middle compartment for appliances HZF3769G
with energy efficiency class A+++.
• When freezing smaller quantities 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
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 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 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 (does not
apply to NO FROST freezer). 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:
• 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 cooling. Check
the 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:
Water leaking from the
refrigerator:
The B key will flash: • Door opened too frequently or too long.
• 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.
• 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 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.
• 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).
• Door not closed correctly (possible impurities on the
seal, misaligned door, damaged seal etc.).
• A longer power failure.
• Too much fresh food inserted at once.
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Problem: Cause or remedy:
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.
LED lighting does not
work:
• 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!
Indication of error code on
the display (only with some
• If E appears on the display, call a service technician.
models):
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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