Gorenje Plus GDR67088B, GDR67102B, GDR67122B, GSR27178B, GDR66122BZ Instructions For Use Manual

Instructions for use

GDR67088B
GDR67102B

GSR27178B

GDR67122B
GDR66122BZ
GDR67122FB

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

The appliance is intended solely for household use.

The lower part is the refrigerator intended for storage of fresh food at temperatures higher than

0°C.
The upper part is the freezer 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 marked with four asterisks.

Before fi rst operation .................................................. 4

A few tips on how to save power with your

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

Appliance description ................................................. 6

Installation and connections ...................................... 8

Changing the door opening direction .......................9

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

Refrigerator interior equipment ...............................14

Storage of food in the refrigerator ........................... 16

Storing food in the Zero+ compartment .................. 17

Storing food in the Fresh+ compartment ................ 19

Freezing and storing frozen food ............................. 20

Defrosting the appliance ........................................... 22

Cleaning the appliance ............................................. 23

Troubleshooting guide .............................................. 24

Noise level .................................................................. 26

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• The appliance is manufactured in compliance with all relevant safety standards; however, it is
recommended that persons with impaired physical, motional, or mental abilities, or persons with
inadequate experience and knowledge, do not use the appliance without due supervision. The
same recommendation applies to minors using the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance
shall not be made by children without supervision.

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

• Remove the wrapping protecting the appliance during transport.

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

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

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

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

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

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

• If the power supply cord is damaged, in order to avoid hazard it must be replaced by the service
or by qualifi ed personnel.

• If the LED lighting no longer works, call an authorized Gorenje service technician.

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

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

• Never let the children play with the appliance.

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

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

• Warning: Ventilation slots on the appliance or built-in
element should always be kept clean and unobstruc­ted.

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

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• Warning: To prevent any pollution be careful not to
damage the insulation or refrigeration tubes at the rear
wall during the installation, cleaning and disposal of the
appliance.

• Warning: Do not use any electrical devices inside the
appliance, except for those explicitly recommended by
the manufacturer.

The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not
be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable

collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring
this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences
for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate
waste handling of thisproduct. For more detailed information about recycling of this product,
please contact your local city offi ce, your household waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product.

• Observe the installation instructions.

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

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

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

“Cleaning the appliance”).

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

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

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

• Defrost your frozen food in the refrigerator compartment.

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

the entire capacity.

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

accumulated on the surfaces in the freezer compartment.

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

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

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

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Appliance interior equipment may change according to the appliance model.

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Appliance description

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A. Refrigerator
B. Freezer

1. Fan

2. Control unit

3. Folding egg tray (closed for 6, open for 12

eggs)

4. Bottle rack

5. Pull-out glass shelf – short

6. Pull-out glass shelf (height adjustable)

7. Snack+ pull-out drawer for snacks

8. Fresh+ drawer

9. Zero+ drawer

10. Fruit and vegetable bins

11. Crisp+ fruit and vegetable bins

12. Refrigerator door bin (deep, shallow)

13. Bottle shelf with retainer

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

Class Ambient temperature

SN (subnormal) from + 10°C to + 32°C

N (normal) from + 16°C to + 32°C

ST (subtropical) from + 16°C to + 38°C

T (tropical) from + 16°C to + 43°C

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

• Place the appliance fl atly and fi rmly on a solid base.

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

• Be sure to leave enough space for cooling of condenser
(distance from the wall or the opening should be 200 cm

2

).
Distance to the cabinet above the appliance should be at least
5 cm.

After the installation, the appliance mains plug should be

accessible!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Selecting the location

Positioning the
appliance

Connecting to power
supply

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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°.

Changing the direction
of low temperature
compartment door
opening

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CONTROL UNIT I

A Temperature setting and on/off knob
B Signal light: on when the appliance is in operation
C Fan boost key
D Signal light: on when the fan boost is activated
E Super freeze key
F Signal light: on when Super freeze is activated
G Digital refrigerator temperature display indicates actual temperature in the appliance in the

range from +1°C to +9°C (or +3°C to +8°C for appliances equipped with the Zero+ drawer)

A

G

C

D

E

F

B

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C

D

E

F

B

A

G

Max 25W

A

G

C

D

E

F

B

CONTROL UNIT II

A Temperature setting and on/off knob
B Signal light: on when the appliance is in operation
C Acoustic alarm off key
D Signal light: fl ashes when high temperature alarm is activated
E Super freeze key
F Signal light: on when Super freeze is activated
G Digital refrigerator temperature display indicates actual temperature in the appliance in the

range from +1°C to +9°C

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Switch on the appliance by rotating the A knob towards the max.
position. To switch off the appliance, align the recess on the knob
with the sign (appliance is still powered - there is still electric
current in the appliance).

• Set the desired refrigerator temperature with the A knob. The
temperature can be set in the range from min. to max.

• Recommended setting of the thermostat knob is on the eco
position.

• If the temperature of the room in which the appliance is
installed is lower than 16°C or if there is less than 10 kg of
food in the freezer, we recommend setting the thermostat
knob to max. position. The fan should be switched off. This is
required in order to provide adequately low temperature in the
freezer to allow long-term storage of frozen food.

• If the temperature in your home is higher than normal, we
recommend activating the fan boost by pressing the C key
(CONTROL UNIT I).

• While the settings are being changed, the display will fl ash
and an acoustic signal will indicate each change to the set
temperature. When the fl ashing stops, the most recent setting
is stored in the memory.

• When turning on the appliance, the display G will fl ash
for a few seconds – to show the set value. Then, actual
or maximum value is displayed. In case of the latter, it is
displayed until the temperature in the refrigerator falls below
that value.

• Press the C key to activate the fan boost (signal light D will
light up - CONTROL UNIT I).

Use this function to reduce condensation (dew) on interior

walls, temperature differences between particular sections of
the appliance, or in case of higher environment temperature.

The fan will only operate when the refrigerator door is closed.

Switching the appliance
on/off

Setting the refrigerator
temperature

Activating the fan boost

C

D

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• Use this setting after switching on the appliance for the fi rst
time, before cleaning, or when inserting a large amount of
food. Press the E key (signal light F will light up). The setting
will be switched off automatically after approximately two days.

If refrigerator door is open for more than one minute, an acoustic
alarm will be activated. The alarm is deactivated when the door
is closed.

If the temperature is too high, an acoustic alarm will be activated
(intermittent beep) and the signal light D will fl ash
(CONTROL UNIT II).

• To switch off the acoustic alarm, press the C key. Signal light D
will go off automatically as soon as the temperature drops to a
level that no longer presents spoilage hazard.

• If the temperature has not dropped suffi ciently in 24 hours
after the alarm was deactivated, the acoustic alarm will be
reactivated. The alarm will be switched off automatically
as soon as the temperature 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.

Super freeze function

Open refrigerator door
alarm

High refrigerator
temperature alarm

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(Equipment depends on the model)

• The shelves may be adjusted as you like using the guides in
the refrigerator interior.

• Each shelf is fi tted with a locking device at the back, which
prevents it from being pulled out unintentionally.

If you wish to pull out a shelf (to move to another position or

for cleaning), please proceed as follows:

1. lift the rear end of the shelf;

2. pull out the shelf along the guides at the sides as far as the
door;

3. rotate the shelf upwards or downwards, depending on the
position of the lighting device.

To replace the shelf, follow the procedure in reverse.

Store perishables at the back of the shelf where the temperature
is lower.

• Bottle rack can be placed on any shelf in the refrigerator.
When placing the rack, make sure the bottles to not obstruct
the door. The rack can be used elsewhere as well, e.g. as a
convenient holder for bottled beverages stored at room
temperature.

• The bin at the bottom of the refrigerator, under the glass shelf,
is intended for storing fruit and vegetables. It provides humidity
and prevents the food from drying out.

Shelf

Bottle rack

Bin

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• 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.

• The fan is located under the ceiling or behind the back wall of
the refrigerator compartment (or concealed in the freezer unit)
to allow more even distribution of temperature and to reduce
condensation on the storage area.

• This box with a special closing mechanism is ideal for
storing food such as cheese, salami, bread spreads, pâté,
sandwiches, butter, and other snacks. In this container, the
food will not dry out; moreover, the box can be removed from
the refrigerator and used to serve the food stored within. It is
mounted under a glass shelf on a slider that allows moving it
to the left or right as necessary to make the best use of the
remaining space underneath.

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.

- lower part: meat, meat produce, delicatessen;

- vegetable bin: fresh fruit, vegetables, salads etc. In appliance
without the Zero+ drawer, also root vegetables, potatoes,
onions, garlic, tomatoes, tropical fruit, sauerkraut, turnips etc.

- Zero+ drawer: fresh meet, meat produce, fi sh, seafood, dairy
products, salads, fruit, vegetables, mayonnaise, sauces etc.

Sections in the refrigerator compartment door:

- upper/middle door shelf: eggs, butter, cheese;

- lower door shelf: beverages, cans, bottles, etc.

Freezer compartment:

- upper shelf position: for freezing (only with some models)

- lower shelf position: for storage (only with some models)

Interior side of the
refrigerator door

Fan

Snack+ pull-out drawer
for snacks

Recommended
distribution of food in
the appliance

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• Proper use of the appliance, adequately packed food, correct
temperature and hygienic precautions produce substantial
impact on the quality of stored food.

• Always respect the best before date, printed on the packaging.

• Food to be stored in the refrigerator should be properly packed
as to prevent emission and/or reception of moisture and odors.

• Never store infl ammable, volatile or explosive substances.

• Beverages with high alcohol percentage shall be stored in
tightly sealed bottles in vertical position.

• Some organic solutions like volatile oils in lemon or orange
peel, acids in butter etc. can cause damage in prolonged
contact with plastic surfaces or gaskets for longer period of
time they can cause accelerated aging of the plastic material.

• Unpleasant odor inside the refrigerator is a sign that something
is wrong with food or that your refrigerator needs cleaning (see
chapter Cleaning).

• If you plan a longer absence, make sure you removed quickly
perishable articles of food from the appliance before you
leave.

Recommended periods of storing fresh food in the
refrigerator

Food Storage period

eggs, marinades, smoked meat, up to 10 days

cheese up to 10 days

carrots, etc… up to 8 days

butter up to 7 days

cake, fruit, TV-dinner dishes, raw chunks
of meat

up to 2 days

fi sh, raw minced meat, seafood up to 1 day

Important precautions
and hints

Storage periods

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In the Zero+ compartment, food stays fresh three times as long as
in a conventional refrigerator, retaining more fl avour and nutrients.
Decay and loss of mass are slowed down; therefore, fruit and
vegetables remain fresh and natural longer.
Storage temperature is around 0°C (preset). According to the
temperature changes in the refrigerator, actual temperature may
be between -2°C and +3°C. If the temperature of the room where
the appliance is installed is below 16°C, we recommend setting
the refrigerator compartment temperature to 4°C or lower. For
optimum performance, the drawer should be fully closed.

• When you buy food check its freshness: quality and durability
of food depends on it.

• Store your food in closed containers or appropriate packaging
to prevent it from emitting or receiving odours and moisture.

• Approximately 30-60 minutes prior use remove food from
the drawer to let its aroma and taste develop at ambient
temperature.

• Food sensitive to low temperatures is not suitable for storage
in the Zero+ drawer: pineapple, avocado, bananas, olives,
potato, eggplant, cucumber, beans, bell pepper, melons, water
melons, pumpkins,...

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Type of food Time

Sausages, cold cuts, beef, pork, venison,
raw meat

up to 7 days

poultry up to 5 days

fi sh up to 4 days

seafood up to 3 days

Vegetables:

cabbage, garlic, carrots up to 180 days

celery, herbs up to 30 days

lettuce, caulifl ower, radicchio, rhubarb up to 21 days

broccoli, asparagus, savoy, 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, quince up to 90 days

peaches up to 30 days

blackcurrant, gooseberry, 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 quality and freshness of food

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The Fresh+ drawer allows storing a wide variety of fresh food to
keep longer than in a conventional refrigerator. The food stays
fresh longer, retaining the fl avour and nutrients.
It lows down decay and loss of mass; 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 your food in closed containers or appropriate packaging
to prevent it from emitting or receiving odours and moisture.

• 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 Fresh+ drawer include the following: pineapple,
avocado, bananas, olives, potatoes, eggplant, cucumbers,
beans, peppers (capsicum), melons, watermelons, pumpkins
and squash, etc.

• To remove the drawer:

- remove the vegetable bin;

- remove the glass shelf above and, with some models, under

the FreshZone drawer;

- if necessary (with some models), remove the drawer door

(1): open, hold in the middle (as shown in the fi gure), bend
slightly and simultaneously pull up towards you;

- pull out the drawer to the position indicated in the fi gure

(detail »A«), rotate it downwards and remove it.

- To replace the drawer, observe the reverse order.

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

- control unit I and II: press the E key (signal light F will light

up).

After that, distribute the food evenly across the shelf in the upper
position, making sure they are not in contact with the already
frozen food packages. In appliances without the shelf, place the
food on the bottom, closer to the front.

• After 24 hours you may relocate the food to the storage
compartment, and repeat the freezing procedure if required.

• For freezing smaller quantities of fresh food (1-2 kg), the
engagement of the fast freeze function is not required.

• Freeze only such food which is suitable for freezing and sustain
low temperatures. Food should be of adequate quality and
fresh.

• Select adequate packaging for each kind of food and pack it
correctly.

• The packaging should be air tight and well sealed without
leaking since this could cause substantial vitamin loss and
dehydration.

• Mark packages with following data: kind and amount of foods
and the date of loading.

• It is imperative that food is frozen as quickly as possible. We
therefore recommend the size of the package not to be too
large and to be cooled before loading into the freezer.

• The amount of the fresh foods that can be loaded in the freezer
as a single load is declared on the rating plate. If the loaded
amount is too large, the quality of freezing is reduced which in
turn affects the quality of frozen foods.

The storage time and recommended temperature for storing
commercially frozen foods is indicated on the packaging. Always
follow manufacturer’s instructions for storage and use of frozen food.
When shopping be careful to choose only food which is adequately
packed and provided with complete data and stored in freezers where
the temperature never rises above -18°C.Do not buy packages of
food wrapped with frost. This indicates that the package was thawed
before at least once. Take care that packages don’t start to thaw
during transport to your home. Temperature rise shortens the storage
time and affects the quality of commercially frozen foods.

Freezing procedure

Important precautions
and hints for freezing
fresh food

Storage of industrially
frozen food

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Recommended periods of storing frozen food in the freezer

Food Period

Fruit, beef from 10 to12 months

Vegetables, veal, poultry from 8 to 10 months

Venison from 6 to 8 months

Pork from 4 to 6 months

Chopped (minced ) meat 4 months

Bread, pastry, TV-dinners, fat free fi sh 3 months

Intestines 2 months

Smoked sausages, fat fi sh 1 month

Partially thawed or defrosted foods should be used as soon as
possible. Cold air preserves the food but it does not destroy
microorganisms which rapidly activate themselves after
defrosting and make foods perishable.
Partial defrosting reduces the nutritional value of food, especially
fruits, vegetables and readymade meals.

Storage periods of
frozen food

Defrosting frozen food

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Refrigerator needs no special defrosting procedure, because ice
deposited at the inner back wall is defrosted automatically.
Ice deposited on the inner back wall during the compressor operation
is defrosted when the compressor stops operating, and condensed
water drops are drained through the outlet in the inner back wall into
the drain pan situated above the compressor where it evaporates. In
case you should notice excessive ice formation at the rear refrigerator
panel (3-5 mm thick), switch the appliance off and thaw it manually.

• Clean the freezer when the frost layer in the freezer reaches
thickness of around 3-5 mm.

• 24 hours before defrosting activate the fast freeze function
(see relevant control chapter depending upon the model of the
appliance – fast freezing) for continuous operation in order to
additionally freeze the food inside. After that period take the food
out of the freezer and protect them from excessive thawing.

• Switch the appliance off (see the relevant control chapter for
ON/OFF function) and pull the power cord from the wall socket.

• Place a convenient absorbent cloth underneath to collect the
defrost water and change it periodically.

• Never use powered appliances to defrost the freezer (hair
dryer, etc.) - LIFE THREATENING!

• Avoid using defrosting sprays, as they may cause damage to
the plastic parts and may be hazardous to health.

• Clean the interior of the appliance and wipe it dry (see chapter
Cleaning).

• Before reloading food into the freezer switch the appliance on.

Automatic defrosting of
the refrigerator

Defrosting classical
freezer

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Prior any cleaning attempt disconnect the appliance from the
mains (see the control chapter for ON/OFF function), and pull the

power cord from the mains wall outlet.

Make sure to remove traces of any cleansing agents you had
been using.

• Clean the exterior of the appliance with water and liquid detergent.

• Do not use abrasive or aggressive agents (such as stainless
steel cleansers) for cleaning of plastic and coated surfaces as
you can damage them.

• Clean coated and/or aluminum surfaces with soft cloth and
alcohol based cleansing agent (for example glass cleaners).

• Wash the interior of the appliance with liquid detergent and
lukewarm water, mixed with a little vinegar.

• Containers, shelves, and drawers with a decorative profi le (metallic
appearance) are not dishwasher safe! They can only be cleaned
with a dissolved liquid detergent and a soft cloth. Do not rub them!

• Groove and drain outlet located underneath the cooling panel at
the rear wall collect the drained water, so they must not be clogged
(with food particles, for example). Make sure you inspect them
periodically and clean if necessary (use plastic straw to free the
outlet hole).

• The condenser unit mounted on the (exterior) back wall should
always be kept clean, free of dust or similar deposits.

Occasionally clean the dust using a soft non-metal brush or a

vacuum cleaner.

• Clean also the drip pan above the compressor. If you removed
the pan, please make sure you replace it to the same position,
and check that it is in completely horizontal position!

• 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.

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

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Fault: Cause/Remedy

The appliance does not
operate after connection to the
mains:

• Check if there is power in the socket and if the appliance is
switched on.

Cooling system operates
continuously without
intermittent stoppages:

• Ambient temperature too high.

• Frequent opening of the door, door open too long.

• Door not closed properly (particle between door gasket, sagged
door, check gasket sealing, etc...).

• Excessive quantity of fresh food inserted at once.

• Refrigerator probe (A) is clogged with fresh food. Relocate the
food to provide air circulation around the probe (certain models
only).

• Check air circulation for suffi cient cooling of the compressor, and
clean the condenser.

Excessive ice formation at the
rear interior wall of the freezer:

• Frequent opening of the door, door open too long.

• Inserting hot food in the freezer.

• Food or dish is touching the rear interior panel of the refrigerator.

• Bad door sealing; clean or replace the gasket if dirty or damaged.

Water dripping from the
appliance:

• Drain outlet is clogged, drain water drips past the collection
groove.

• Clean the clogged outlet using plastic straw.

• Thaw thick ice deposits manually (see chapter Defrosting).

Flashing signal light D: • Frequent opening of the door, door open too long.

• Door not closed properly (particle between door gasket, sagged
door, damaged gasket, etc...).

• Excessively long power failure.

• Excessive quantity of fresh food inserted at once.

Bulb replacement:

• Before replacing the light bulb, disconnect the appliance form the
power supply (pull the power cord from the wall socket).
Insert the screwdriver into the cover slot, lift it and remove the

cover. Replace the bulb with the equivalent new bulb (E 14, same
voltage as the original one) and replace the cover back to its
position.

• Don’t forget: the old bulb does not belong to organic waste.

• Light bulb is consumption material and is not covered by the
warranty!

• Bulb lamps used in this appliance are special purpose lamps
selected for household appliances use only. They are not suitable
for household room illumination.

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Fault: Cause/Remedy

LED lighting does not work:

• If the LED lighting no longer works, call an authorized Gorenje
service technician.

Signal light B is fl ashing: • If the signal light B is fl ashing, call a service technician.

Error code displayed (certain
models only):

• If the character E appears on the digital display (certain

models only), call service assistance.
If none of the above reasons seems to match your problem, please contact the nearest service
center and state the type, model and serial number as indicated on the label with basic information
attached in the appliance interior.

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The refrigerator – freezer appliances are cooled by the
refrigeration system with a compressor (assisted by fan in
certain models) whose operation may produce certain noise.
The level of such noise depends upon the location, correct use
and age of the appliance.

• After starting the appliance, the operation of the
compressor (the refrigerant fl ow) may be somewhat louder.
This does not mean that something is wrong with the
appliance, neither has it any infl uence on the lifetime of the
appliance. Gradually the noise is reduced and eventually
subsides.

• Sometimes the appliance produces unusual and stronger
noise which is rather unusual for the appliance. This noise
is often the consequence of inadequate positioning of the
appliance:

- The appliance should be placed and leveled fi rmly on solid

base.

- It should not touch the wall or adjacent kitchen units

standing next to it.

- Check whether the accessories in the interior of the

appliance are placed correctly in their positions; also
check the bottles, tins and other vessels that might touch
each other and rattle.

THE MANUFACTURER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO

ALTER THE SPECIFICATIONS WITH NO IMPACT TO THE

FUNCTIONAL OPERATION 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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Noise level

COOLER 540 4ZV G+ 479390/en (10-14)