Gorenje RK6355W/1, RK6355W User Manual [ru]
efrigerator - Freezer EN
Thank you for your trust and for buying this appliance. We hope it will
successfully serve the purpose for many years.
Refrigerator with freezer is for domestic use
only.
The upper part of the appliance is
refrigerator and is used for storing fresh foods
at the temperature of 0°C and higher.
Before Putting Into Use.........................2
Instructions for Use
We Care for the Environment
A few tips on how to save power with your
refrigerator-freezer combo
Important...............................................3
Disposing of the Worn Out Appliance
Placing and Installation ........................4
Choosing the Right Place
Placing the Self-standing Appliance
Connection to Power Supply
Description of the Appliance ................5
Refrigerator (A)
Freezer (B)
Operation Control .................................7
Before Putting Into Use
Before connecting the appliance to the
mains supply, leave it stand for about 2
hours, which will reduce a possibility of
malfunctions in the cooling system due to
transport handling.
Clean the appliance, and be thorough,
especially in the interior (See Cleaning and
Maintenance).
In case the interior accessories are not
correctly placed, rearrange them as
described in chapter Description of the
Appliance.
Instructions for Use
These instructions for use are intended for the
user. They describe the appliance and its
correct and safe use. They were prepared for
various types/models of refrigerators therefore
The lower part is freezer and is used for
freezing fresh foods and storing frozen foods
for longer periods of time (up to one
year, depending on the kind of foods you store).
The compartment is marked with four stars.
Temperature Selection
Use...........................................................7
Storing Fresh Foods
Freezing Fresh Foods
Storing Frozen Foods
Ice Making
Changing the Direction of Opening the
Door......................................................10
Maintenance and Cleaning .................11
Automatic Defrosting of the Refrigerator
Manual Defrosting of the Freezer
Cleaning the Appliance
Switch Off the Appliance When Not In Use
Trouble-Shooting Guide......................12
you may find in it description of some functions
and accesories that your appliance does not
have.
We Care for the Environment
Our products use environmentally friendly
packaging, which can be either recycled or
disposed of in an environmentally friendly
manner. To this end, individual packaging
materials are clearly marked.
These instructions are printed either on
recycled paper or chlorine free bleached
paper.
When your appliance finally wears out,
please try not to burden the environment
with it; call your nearest authorised service
agent. (See Disposing of the Worn Out
Appliance).
Instructions for Use2
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.
Important
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 fitted with a fan, do not block
the fan slots.
This appliance is manufactured in
compliance with relevant safety standards.
However, it is still advisable it is not used
without due supervision by persons with
diminished physical, motoric, or mental
capabilities or persons with inadequate
experience or knowledge. The same
recommendation applies to minors using the
appliance.
If you have bought this appliance to replace
an old one equipped with a lock that cannot
be opened from inside (lock, bolt), make sure
that the lock is broken. This will make
it impossible for children to lock themselves
inside the appliance and suffocate.
The appliance must be correctly connected
to the mains supply. (see: Connecting to the
Mains Supply).
If the food has strange smell or color, throw it
away, because it is very likely that it is spoiled
and therefore dangerous to eat.
Disconnect the appliance from the power
supply before repairing it (only a qualified
technician should repair it), before cleaning
and before replacing the light bulb.
Do not defrost the appliance with other
electric appliances (as for example with hair
dryer) and never scrape the frost layer with
sharp objects. Use only enclosed tools or
tools recommended by the manufacturer.
For the sake of environment protection - be
careful not to damage the rear wall of the
appliance (the condenser unit or the tubes for example when moving the appliance) or
any part of the refrigerating system inside the
appliance.
The refrigerating sy stem of the app liance is filled
with refrigerant and oil, so when the appliance is
damaged, handle it with care and dispose it of in
compliance with environmental protecting
precautions. (See We Care for the
Environment).
In the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer or his service
agent or a qualified person in order to avoid
hazard.
The rating plate is inside the appliance or outside
on the rear wall.
Warning! Ventilation slots on the appliance
or a built-in element must always be clean
and unobstructed.
Warning! Do not use mechanical devices or
tools to defrost the refrigerator, nor any other
methods except for those recommended by
the manufacturer.
Warning! When installing, cleaning, or
removing the appliance, make sure the
insulation on the refrigeration system parts is
not damaged. Thus you will also prevent
damage to the environment.
Warning! Do not use electric appliances in
the refrigerator or freezer interior, except for
those expressly allowed by the refrigeratorfreezer manufacturer.
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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
office, your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased
the product.
Placing and Installation
Choosing the Right Place
Place the appliance in a dry and regularly
ventilated room. Allowed ambient temperature
depends on the model (class) of the appliance
and is stated on the rating plate of the
appliance.
Never place the appliance near heat emitting
devices (e.g. cooker, radiator, water heater or
similar devices) and do not expose it to direct
sunlight. The appliance should be positioned at
least 3 cm away from the electric or gas cooker
and at least 30 cm away from the oil or coal
stove. If this is not possible, use an appropriate
insulation. Behind the appliance there should
be free space at least 200 cm
the appliance the high kitchen units should be
at least 5 cm away from the appliance in order
to assure adequate ventilation of the
condenser unit.
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wide and above
Disposing of the Worn Out Appliance
When your appliance finally wears out,
dispose it of. If the appliance has a lock,
break it, in order to prevent eventual
accidents (danger of children get locked
inside the appliance).
The refrigerating system of the appliance is
filled with refrigerant and insulating
substances which should be separately
treated and processed. Call your nearest
authorised service agent or specialised
servicing centre. If you don't find one, contact
your local authorities or your distributor. Be
careful not to damage the tubes on the rear
wall of the appliance (danger of pollution).
Two spacers attached to the appliance must
be fitted onto the upper edge of the
condenser, thus preventing the appliance
from being installed too close to the wall.
Spacers are manufactured for all-purpose
function depending on the distance of the
condenser from the wall. Therefore turn
spacers correspondingly and fix them to the
appliance.
Class Ambient temperature
SN (sub-normal) from + 10°C to + 32°C
N (normal) from + 16°C to + 32°C
ST (sub-tropical) from + 16°C to + 38°C
T (tropical) from + 16°C to + 43°C
Placing the Self-standing Appliance
Place the appliance firmly on a solid base.
Some appliances have adjustable feed on
the front side; use them to level the
appliance.
Instructions for Use4
The appliance may stand freely or it can be
placed next to a kitchen furniture element or
a wall. Mind the space required to open the
door and pull out the drawers and shelves
(see installation diagram).
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Connection to Power Supply
Connect the appliance with the cable and plug
to the power supply socket outlet with a ground
terminal (safety socket). Required nominal
voltage and frequency are indicated on the
rating plate.
The connection to the mains supply and
earthing have to be made according to current
standards and regulations. The appliance
resists temporary voltage tolerance up to -6 to
+6 %.
Description of the Appliance
Refrigerator (A)
Refrigerator is used for storing fresh foods for
few days.
Shelf (1)
(the number of shelves depends on model)
Shelf can be optionally placed on the guides
inside the appliance. It is protected against
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pulling out. If you want to remove it, slightly lift
up the back part and pull it out.
Quickly perishable food should be stored on
the back i.e. the coldest part of the shelves.
Bottle rack
(only some models have it)
Bottle rack (number depends on model) is
intended for storing the bottles. There are two
installation positions available (horisontal or
lifted in the font) thus enabling the positioning
of bottles on the stopper as well.
It is protected against the extraction. If you
want to extract it, lift its rear part and pull
towards yourself.
Warning!
When storing longer bottles, install the rack on
higher position not disturbing the closing of the
door inner liner (vessels, bottles or food stored
in the door), however its positioning on guides
in the appliance is optional.
Defrost Water Outlet (2)
The interior of the refrigerator is cooled with
cooling plate incorporated in the rear wall.
Under the plate there is a channel and an
outlet for defrost water.
Regularly check the defrost water outlet and
the channel, because they should never be
clogged (as for example with food rests). If
clogged, use a plastic straw and clean it.
Fruit and Vegetable Container (3)
The container is on the bottom of the appliance
under the glass shelf. It provides adequate
humidity which has favourable effect on fruit
and vegetables stored in it (less dehydration).
The fan
(certain models only)
The fan distributes evenly the inside
temperature and reduces dew on storage
shelf surfaces.
When the refrigerator door is opened, the
fan stops operating.
It is recommended to switch the fan on:
when the ambient temperature in the
room is increased (above 30°C),
in case of increased humidity (during
summer season).
Switching the fan on/off
ON =
OFF =
0
Note: Energy consumption is increased during
fan operation.
Door Liner
The door liner consists of various shelves or
holders used for storing eggs, cheese, butter
and yogurt as well as other smaller packages,
tubes, cans etc.
The lowr shelf is used for storing bottles.
Illumination in the Interior of the
Refrigerator
The light for illuminating the interior of the
appliance is on, when the door is opened. The
operation of the light does not depend on the
position of the thermostat knob.
Freezer (B)
Freezer is used for freezing fresh foods and for
storing already frozen foods.
Freezing Compartment (4)
is used for freezing fresh foods.
Storing Basket (5)
is used for storing packages of frozen foods.
Defrost Water Outlet (6)
(See Cleaning and Maintenance).
Cold accumulators (7)
(some models only)
In the upper part of the freezing compartment
there are two cold accumulators.
Before switching on the freezer for the first
time, remove the accumulators and insert them
again after the red light is off.
Both accumulators maintain uniform
temperature of frozen foods therefore
assuring higher quality of foods and reducing
energy consumption.
If you remove the accumulators, the
compartment can be used for freezing fruits
(for example berries) or for ice making.
These accumulators can as well be used for
maintaining lower temperatures of foods and
bottles, for example when you make a trip or
a picnic.
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Bottle stopper (8)
(in some models only)
The bottle stopper (number depends on the
model) prevents the bottles from moving in the
door rack.
Operation Control
NOTE:
The appliance can be equipped with various
accesories, depending on the model of the
appliance.
Door handles have various shapes,
depending on the model.
Various accesories (spice container, tube
holder or additional shelves) can be bought
in authorized centres.
The appliance is controlled with thermostat
knob, situated in the right upper part inside the
appliance.
Turn the knob from STOP (0) position towards
7 and backwards.
Temperature Selection
Higher settings on the knob (towards 7)
mean lower temperatures (colder) in all
compartments of the appliance. Temperature
in the interior of the appliance may even drop
below 0°C. Higher settings should be used
only in case lower temperature is
recommended or required.
When the ambient temperature is normal, we
recommend medium setting.
Changes of the ambient temprature affect
temperature in the interior of the appliance
(choose correct setting of the thermostat
knob).
Use
Storing Fresh Foods
Proper use of the appliance, adequately
packed food, correct temperature and taking
into account hygienic precautions will
substantially influence the quality of the food
stored.
Foods to be stored in the refrigerator should
be properly packed as to prevent mixing
various moisture degrees and odors (in
polyethylene bags or sheet, aluminium foil,
wax paper, or stored in covered containers
or bottles).
Before storing food in the refrigerator,
remove the excessive packaging (like
yoghurt in multi-package).
Pack systematically and make sure that
foodstuffs do not touch each other (various
In STOP (0) position the appliance does not
operate (the cooling system is switched off),
yet power supply is not interrupted (the light
is on, when you open the refrigerator door).
Temperature in the refrigerator also depends
on how often the door is opened.
When the fan is on (only for models with
built-in fan), we recommend new setting of
temperature in the appliance.
odours may mix). Assure adequate air
circulation around packages.
Never store inflammable, volatile or
explosive substances.
Beverages with high alcohol percentage
shall be stored in tightly sealed bottles in
vertical position.
Food should not touch the rear wall of the
refrigerator!
Foods should be cooled down before storing.
Crispy and delicate foods should be stored
in the coldest parts of the refrigerator.
Try not to open the door too often.
Set the thermostat to the setting where lower
temperatures are reached. Set the
thermostat gradually as to avoid freezing of
the foods.
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Use a thermometer and measure the
temperature in the individual compartments.
Place the thermostat in a glass vessel filled
with water. Temperature readings are most
reliable few hour after steady state is
reached.
Some organic solutions like volatile oils in
lemon and orange peel, acid in butter etc.
can cause damages when in contact with
plastic surfaces or gaskets for longer period
that your refrigerator needs cleaning.
Unpleasant odor can be eliminated or
reduced by washing the interior of the
refrigerator with a mild solution of water and
vinegar. We also recommend using
activated carbon filters to clean the air or to
neutralize odors.
If you plan a longer journey, make sure to
remove quickly perishable articles of food
out of the appliance before you leave.
of time.
Unpleasant odor inside the refrigerator is a
sign that something is wrong with foods or
Fresh Food Storage Time in the Refrigerator
Article of food Storage time (days)
Butter + + + + + + + = = = = =
Eggs + + + + + + + + + + = = = =
Meat: fresh uncut + + =
chopped + =
smoked + + + + + + + + + + = = = =
Fish + =
Marinade + + + + + + + + + + = = = =
Root + + + + + + + + = = = = = =
Cheese + + + + = = = = = = = = = =
Sweets + + = = = =
Fruit + + = = = = = = = =
Prepared dishes + + = =
Legend: + reccomended storage time = possible storage time
Freezing Fresh Foods
Carefully select food you intend to freeze;
it should be of adequate quality and
suitable for freezing.
Use correct packaging and wrap it right.
The packaging should be air tight and
shouldn't leak since this could cause
substantial vitamin loss and dehydration
of foods.
Foils and bags should be soft enough to
tightly wrap around the foods.
Mark packages with following data: kind
and amount of foods and the date of
loading.
It is most important that the food is frozen
as quickly as possible. Therefore we
recommend the size of the package not
to be too large and to be cooled before
loading into the freezer.
The amount of fresh foods that can be
loaded in the freezer within 24 hours is
indicated on the rating plate (freezing
capacity). If the loaded amount is too large,
the quality of freezing is reduced which
affects the quality of frozen foods.
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Freezing Procedure
If you have a model without the
integrated switch for intensive cooling,
turn the thermostat knob to position 4-6
some 24 hours before loading. After 24
hours load the freezer shelf with fresh
food packages. Some 24 hours after
loading, turn the thermostat knob to
operating position if necessary (see
"Temperature selection"), and then reload
the frozen packages into the storage
baskets.
If you have a model with integrated
switch for intensive cooling, switch it
on some 24 hours before loading the
appliance with larger amounts of fresh
foods and turn the thermostat knob to
position 4-6. After 24 hours load the
appliance with fresh food packages. After
loading, wait for another 24 hours and
switch off the switch and turn the
thermostat knob to required position (see
"Temperature selection").
The switch is ON when the marking
(I)or colour marking is visible, and OFF
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when the marking (0) is visible or colour
marking is not visible (depending on model).
The next time you want to freeze fresh
foods, repeat the freezing procedure and
be careful that packages with fresh foods
do not touch frozen packages.
For freezing smaller amount of foods (up
to 1 kg) there is no need to change the
thermostat setting (see Temperature
Selection).
Storing Frozen Foods
Packages of frozen foods are stored in the
basket. If you remove the baskets, you can
store frozen packages directly on the
cooling shelves.
To allow the required circulation of cool
air, do not place any food above the
indicated line – see image below (only
with some models).
Commercially Frozen Foods
The storage time and the recommended
temperature for storing commercially frozen
foods are indicated on the packaging. For
storing and using consider the
manufacturer's instruction.
When shopping, be careful and choose only
adequately packed foods provided with
complete data and stored in freezers where
the temperature is not higher than -18°C.
Do not buy packages of food covered with
frost layer. This indicates that the package
was thawed before at least once.
Be careful that packages don't start to thaw,
as the temperature raise reduces the quality
of foods.
Approximate Storage Time forFrozen Foods
Food Storage time (in months)
Vegetable + + +
Fruit +++
Bread, pastries +
Milk +
Ready-made meals +
Meat: Beef +++
Veal + + +
Pork + + +
Poultry + + +
Game + + +
Minced meat +
Smoked sausages +
Fish: lean +
fat +
Offal +
Defrosting Frozen Food
Partially thawed or defrosted foods should
be used as soon as possible. Cold air
preserves the food but it does not destroy
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microorganisms which rapidly activate after
defrosting and make foods perishable.
Partial defrosting reduces the nutritional
value of foods, especially of fruits,
vegetables and ready-made meals.
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Ice Making
(certain models only)
Recommended thermostat position for ice
making is on the middle setting. Fill two
thirds of the ice tray with cold water or any
other liquid convenient for freezing. Insert
the ice tray into the guides or on the cooling
plate. Time required for the ice to form,
largely depends on ambient temperature,
thermostat setting and on how often you
open the door. It usually takes 2-6 hours
(depends on which model of refrigerator you
have). With smaller refrigerators we
recommend you make a stock of ice cubes
(store them in a separate plastic box). The
easiest way to empty the ice tray is to turn
the tray around, pour it with cold water and
slightly twist it (bend it).
Changing the Direction of Opening the Door
If you find the direction of opening the door on
your appliance inconvenient, you can change
it. Holes on the opposite side have already
been prepared in the factory.
Unscrew the kick-plate and remove it by
pushing downwards.
Unscrew the lower hinge and take off the
lower door together with the middle hinge
washer.
Unscrew the middle hinge and take off the
upper door together with the upper hinge
washer. Remove the fastener on the
opposite side of the appliance (on the place
where the middle hinge is fixed).
Unscrew the upper hinge fastener and fix it
on the opposite side of the appliance.
Take off, change and replace the door hinge
fixture and the fixture plugs.
Put the upper hinge washer and the upper
door on the upper hinge fastener.
Rotate the middle hinge for 180° and fix it on
the opposite side of the appliance. Put the
middle hinge washer and the lower door on
the hinge from the lower side.
Put the lower hinge on the lower door and fix
it.
Replace the cover plate of the lower hinge to
the opposite side of the kick-plate and place
it to the appliance.
In case your appliance is equipped with a
handle mounted on the side of the
appliance, take it off and replace it on the
other side. (If there is more than one handle,
replace them all, following the same
procedure.)
Some screws are covered with caps. Take
them off before undoing the screws.
Use the decorative caps and plug the
remaining middle hinge holes as well as the
remaining holes of the side handles (if you
have a model with side handles).
Check the gasket, it shouldn't be creased
and it should seal well. Should the seal not
adhere to the casing of the appliance
perfectly, it will have to be heated from a
suitable distance (by means of hair drier, for
example) and lightly stretched to the
required height.
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1 Upper hinge fastener
2 Upper hinge washer
3 Middle hinge
4 Middle hinge washer
5 Lower hinge
Maintenance and Cleaning
6 Base plate
7 Cover plate of the lower hinge
8 Fixture plug of the door hinge
9 Door hinge fixture
Automatic Defrosting of the
Refrigerator
There is no need to defrost the refrigerator,
because ice depositing on the inner back wall
is defrosted automatically.
Ice is depositing on the inner back wall during
the compressor operation; later on, when the
compressor is not operating ice is defrosting
and water drops collect and drain through the
outlet in the inner back wall into the drain pan
situated above the compressor, from where it
evaporates.
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Manual Defrosting of the Freezer
When the frost and ice layer in the freezer is
3-5 mm thick, you should clean the freezer.
Few hours before defrosting set the
thermostat to position 7, so that packages
are well frozen. Reset the thermostat to
STOP (0) position and disconnect the power
supply. Empty the freezer and take care that
the packages remain frozen.
Insert the enclosed pipe into the groove in
the bottom of the appliance and place a
vessel underneath to collect the defrost
water. Defrosting is accelerated if the door is
left open.
Avoid using defrosting sprays, as they may
cause damage to the plastic parts and may
be hazardous to health.
Cleaning the Appliance
Disconnect the power supply before
cleaning the appliance.
Do not use coarse or aggressive cleaning
agents as you can damage the surface. Be
careful to remove any cleanser agent
remaining after cleaning.
Clean the exterior with water and detergent.
Varnished surfaces are cleaned with soft
cloth and an alcohol based cleaning agent
(for example glass cleaners). You may also
use alcohol (ethanol or isoprophylic alcohol).
The application of abrasive and specially
aggressive cleaners, such as the stainless
steel cleaners, is not appropriate for the
cleaning of plastic and coated parts.
Remove the detachable accesories in the
interior of the appliance and clean it with
water and liquid detergent. Plastic parts
cannot be washed in washing machine.
Wash the interior of the appliance with
lukewarm water, in which you added one or
two spoonfuls of vinegar.
Every now and then wipe the condenser on
the rear wall. Use soft non-metal brush or
vacuum cleaner.
Do not forget to clean also the defrost water
receptacle above the refrigerator
compressor (do not remove the receptacle).
After cleaning, connect the appliance to power
supply and reload it.
Switch Off the Appliance When Not In
Use
If you do not intend to use the appliance for a
longer period, set the thermostat knob to the
STOP (0) position, disconnect the power
supply, take out the foods and defrost and
clean the appliance. Leave the door slightly
open.
Trouble-Shooting Guide
During the service, you can come across some
troubles that in most cases result from
improper handling of the appliance and can
easy be eliminated.
The Appliance Fails to Operate After
Connecting to the Mains Supply
Check the supply in the outlet socket and
make sure the appliance is switched on
(thermostat knob in operating position).
Continuous Operation of the Cooling
System
The door was frequently opened or it was left
opened for too long.
The door is not properly closed (the door
may sag, the gasket may be polluted or
damaged).
Perhaps you have overloaded the appliance
with fresh foods.
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The reason may be inadequate ventilation of
the compressor and condenser (assure
adequate air circulation and wipe off the
condenser).
Ice Formation on the Inner Rear Wall
As long as the defrost water runs to the
channel and through the outlet to the drain pan
on the compressor, automatic defrosting of the
appliance is assured.
In case the ice formation on the inner back wall
is increased (3-5 mm), ice should be manually
defrosted.
Set the thermostat knob to STOP (0) position
and leave the door open. Never use electric
devices for defrosting and do not scrape the
ice or frost layer with sharp objects.
After completed defrosting, turn the knob to
desired position and close the refrigerator door.
The cause of increased ice formation may be
one of the following:
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