Grundig GFN 13820, GFN 13720, GFN 13830 X, GFN 13820 X, GFN 13830 User Manual [nl]

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REFRIGERATOR

USER INSTRUCTIONS

GFN 13720 GFN 13720 X GFN 13820 GFN 13820 X GFN 13830 GFN 13830 X

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Contents

1. Important instructions for safety and environment 6

1.1 General safety .....................6

1.1.1 HC warning..........................9

1.1.2 For products with a water

dispenser ....................................10

1.2 Intended use......................10

1.3 Children's safety ...............10

1.4 Compliance with WEEE Directive and Disposing of the

Waste Product: ..........................11

1.5 Compliance with RoHS

Directive: .....................................11

1.6 Package information......... 11

2. Your Freezer 12

3. Installation 13

3.1 Appropriate installation

location .......................................13

3.2 Installing the plastic

wedges ........................................14

3.3 Electrical connection ........ 14

4. Preparation 16

4.1 Things to be done for energy

saving ..........................................16

4.2 Initial use ...........................17

5. Operating the product 18

5.1 Indicator panel ..................18

5.2 Freezing fresh food ...........20

5.3 Recommendations for

preserving the frozen food .........21

5.4 Placing the food ................21

5.5 Deep-freeze information ..21

5.6 Ice Pack ............................22

5.7 Changing the door opening

direction ......................................22

6. Maintenance and cleaning 23

6.1 Avoiding bad odours..........23

6.2 Protecting the plastic

surfaces ..................................... 23

7. Troubleshooting 24

Please read this manual first!

Dear Customer, We hope that your product, which has been produced in modern plants and checked under the most meticulous quality control procedures, will provide you an effective service For this, we recommend you to carefully read the entire manual of your product before using it and keep it at hand for future references.

The user manual will help you use the product in a fast and safe way.

Will help you use your appliance in a fast and safe way. Read the manual before installing and operating your product. Follow the instructions, especially those for safety. Keep the manual in an easily accessible place as you may need it later. Besides, read also the other documents provided with your product. Please note that this manual may be valid for other models as well.

Symbols and their descriptions

This instruction manual contains the following symbols:

Important information

C A

or useful usage tips. Warning against

dangerous conditions for life and property.

Warning against electric voltage.

Packaging materials of the product are manufactured from recyclable materials in accordance with our National Environment Regulations.

1. Important instructions for safety and environment

This section contains safety instructions that will help protect from risk of personal injury or property damage. Failure to follow these instructions shall void any warranty.

1.1 General safety

• This product can be used by children at and above 8 years old and by persons whose physical, sensory or mental capabilities were not fully developed or who lack experience and knowledge provided that they are supervised or trained on the safe usage of the product and the risks it brings out. Children must not play with the product. Cleaning and maintenance works should not be performed by children unless they are supervised by someone.

• Unplug the product if a failure occurs while it is in use.

• If the product has a failure, it should not be operated unless it

is repaired by the Authorised Service Agent. There is the risk of electric shock!

• Connect the product to a grounded outlet protected by a fuse complying with the values in the rating plate. Have the grounding installation made by a qualified electrician. Our company shall not be liable for any damages that will arise when the product is used without grounding in accordance with the local regulations.

• Unplug the product when not in use.

• Never wash the product by spreading or pouring water onto it!

There is the risk of electric shock!

• Never touch the plug with wet hands! Never unplug by pulling on the cable, always pull out by grabbing the plug.

• It is recommended to clean the tip of the plug regularly with a dry cloth.

• Do not plug the refrigerator if the wall outlet is loose.

• Never connect your refrigerator to electricity-saving systems.

Such systems are harmful for the product.

• Unplug the product during installation, maintenance, cleaning and repairing procedures.

• Always have the installation and repairing procedures carried out by the Authorised Service Agent. Manufacturer shall not be held liable for damages that may arise from procedures carried out by unauthorised persons.

• Do not eat cone ice cream and ice cubes immediately after you take them out of the freezer compartment! This may cause frostbite in your mouth!

• Do not touch frozen food by hand! They may stick to your hand!

• Do not put bottled and canned liquid beverages in the freezer

compartment. They may burst!

• Never use steam and steam assisted cleaning materials to clean or defrost the refrigerator. Steam will cause short circuit or electric shock since it would get into contact with the electrical parts in the refrigerator!

• The product shall never be used while the compartment which is located at the top or back of your product and in which electronic boards are available (electronic board box cover) (1) is open.

• Do not use mechanical devices or other methods to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

• Never use the parts on your refrigerator such as the door and drawer as a means of support or step. This will cause the product to tip over or parts of it get damaged.

• Do not damage the cooling circuit, where the refrigerant is circulating, with drilling or cutting tools. The refrigerant that might blow out when the gas channels of the evaporator, pipe extensions or surface coatings are punctured may cause skin irritations and eye injuries.

• Do not cover or block the ventilation holes on the refrigerator with any material.

• Place the beverage with higher proofs tightly closed and vertically.

• Do not use gaseous sprays near the product since there is the risk of fire or explosion!

• Flammable items or products that contain flammable gases (e.g. spray) as well as the explosive materials should never be kept in the appliance.

• Do not place containers filled with liquid on top of the product. Spilling water on an electrical component may cause electric shocks or risk of fire.

• Do not store products (vaccines, heat-sensitive medicines, scientific materials and etc.) that require a precise temperature control in the refrigerator.

• If you will not operate the product for a long period of time, unplug and unload the food in it.

• If the product is equipped with blue light, do not look at the blue light with optical tools.

• Exposing the product to rain, snow, sun and wind is dangerous with respect to electrical safety.

• In products with mechanical control (thermostat), wait for minimum 5 minutes to plug in the product again after unplugging it.

• Do not overload the product. It may fall when the door is opened, and cause injury or damage. Similar problems may occur in case of putting things on top of the product.

• 8's door is equipped with a handle, do not pull by the handle when changing the place of the product. Handle may get loose.

• Pay attention not to have your hand or any part of your body get caught by the moving parts inside the product.

1.1.1 HC warning

• If the product is equipped with a cooling system containing R600a gas, pay attention not to damage the cooling system and piping during usage and transportation. This gas is flammable. If the cooling system is damaged, keep the product away from potential sources that can cause the system catch a fire and ventilate the room in which the unit is placed immediately.

If the product is equipped with a cooling system containing

R134a gas, ignore this warning.

You can learn the gas used in production of your product on the rating plate located on the left inner part of it.

WARNING: Never dispose the product in fire.

1.1.2 For products with a water dispenser

• In order to operate the water circuit of the refrigerator smoothly, the water mains pressure must be between 1-8 bars. For conditions where water mains pressure exceeds 5 bars a pressure regulator should be used. If the water mains pressure exceeds 8 bars then the refrigerator’s water circuit should not be connected to the water mains. If you lack the knowledge of how to measure the water mains pressure, please seek a professional support.

• Use only potable water.

1.2 Intended use

•

This product has been designed for domestic use. It is not suitable for commercial use and it must not be used out of its intended use.

• Product must be used only for storing food.

• The manufacturer waives any responsibility arisen from incorrect

usage or transportation.

• The service life of your product is 10 years. During this period, original

spare parts will be available to operate the appliance properly.

1.3 Children's safety

•

Packaging materials are dangerous for the children. Keep packaging materials in a safe place away from reach of the children.

• Electrical products are dangerous for the children. Keep children

away from the product when it is in use.

• If the product's door is equipped with a lock, keep the keys away from

reach of children.

1.4 Compliance with WEEE Directive and

Disposing of the Waste Product:

This product complies with EU WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU). This product bears a classification symbol for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).This product has been manufactured with high quality parts and materials which can be reused and are suitable for recycling. Do not dispose of the waste product with normal domestic and other wastes at the

end of its service life. Take it to the collection center for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. Please consult your local authorities to learn about these collection centers.

1.5 Compliance with RoHS Directive:

The product you have purchased complies with EU RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU). It does not contain harmful and prohibited materials specified in the Directive.

1.6 Package information

Packaging materials of the product are manufactured from recyclable materials in accordance with our National Environment Regulations. Do not dispose of the packaging materials together with the domestic or other wastes. Take them to the packaging material collection points designated by the local authorities.

2. Your Freezer

1. Control Panel

2. Flap

3. Drawers

4. Adjustable front feet

Figures in this user manual are schematic and may not match the product exactly. If the subject parts are not included in the product you have purchased, then those parts are valid for other models.

3. Installation

To make the product ready for use, make sure that the electricity installation is appropriate before calling the Authorised Service Agent. If not, call a qualified electrician to have any necessary arrangements carried out.

Preparation of the location and electrical installation at the place

of installation is under customer's responsibility.

Product must not be plugged in during installation. Otherwise, there is the risk of death or serious injury!

WARNING: Manufacturer

shall not be held liable for damages that may arise from procedures carried out by unauthorised persons.

WARNING: Prior to

installation, visually check if the product has any defects on it. If so, do not have it installed. Damaged products cause risks for your safety.

Make sure that the power cable is not pinched or crushed while pushing the product into its place after installation or cleaning procedures.

3.1 Appropriate installation location

WARNING: If the door

of the room where the product will be placed is too small for the

• Choose a place at where

• Install the product at least 30

• Appropriate air ventilation

• Do not place the product on

• Place the product on an even

• Your product can operate in

product to pass, then the product's doors must be removed and the product must be turned aside to pass it through.

you would use the product comfortably.

cm away from heat sources such as hobs, ovens, heater cores and stoves and at least 5 cm away from electrical ovens. Product must not be subjected to direct sun light and kept in humid places after installation.

must be provided around your product in order to achieve an efficient operation. If the product is to be placed in a recess in the wall, pay attention to leave at least 5 cm distance with the ceiling and side walls.

the materials such as rugs or carpets.

floor surface to prevent jolts.

ambient temperatures between

-15°C to +43°C.

If two coolers are to be installed side by side, there should be at least

3.2 Installing the

Plastic wedges are used to create the distance for the air circulation between the product and the rear wall. Insert the 2 plastic wedges onto the rear ventilation cover as illustrated in the figure. To install the wedges, remove the screws on the product and use the screws given in the same pouch with the wedges.

3.3 Electrical connection

4 cm distance between them.

plastic wedges

• Electrical connection

must comply with national regulations.

• Power cable plug must be within

easy reach after installation.

• The voltage and allowed fuse or

breaker protection are specified in the Rating Plate which is affixed to interior of the product. If the current value of the fuse or breaker in the house does not comply with the value in the rating plate, have a qualified electrician install a suitable fuse.

• The specified voltage must be

equal to your mains voltage.

• Do not make connections via

extension cables or multi-plugs.

WARNING: Damaged

power cable must

be replaced by the Authorised Service Agents.

WARNING: If the

product has a failure, it should not be operated unless it is repaired by the Authorised Service Agent! There is the risk of electric shock!

Connect the product to a grounded outlet protected by a fuse complying with the values in the rating plate. Our company shall not be liable for any damages that will arise when the product is used without grounding in accordance with the local regulations.

• Condenser of your refrigerator is on the rear side. In order to increase the energy efficiency by minimizing the power consumption, the upper part of the condenser on the rear side of the product must be pulled backwards and locked as shown in the figure. When the condenser is pulled back, the right and left upper holders are locked and the position of the condenser is fixed.

4. Preparation

4.1 Things to be done for energy saving

Connecting the product to electric energy saving systems is risky as it may

• Do not leave the doors of your

• Do not put hot food or drinks in

• Do not overload the refrigerator.

• Do not place the refrigerator in

• Pay attention to store your

• You can load maximum

cause damage on the product.

refrigerator open for a long time.

your refrigerator.

Cooling capacity will fall when the air circulation inside is hindered.

places subject to direct sunlight. Install the product at least 30 cm away from heat sources such as hobs, ovens, heater cores and stoves and at least 5 cm away from electrical ovens.

food in refrigerator in closed containers.

amount of food to the freezer compartment of the refrigerator by removing the freezer compartment drawers. Declared energy consumption value of the refrigerator was determined with the freezer compartment drawers removed,except if available bottom drawer and with maximum amount of food loaded.

• There is no risk in using a

shelf or drawer suitable for the shapes and sizes of the foods to be frozen.

• Thawing frozen food in fridge

compartment will both provide energy saving and preserve the food quality.

• The baskets/drawers that

are provided with the chill compartment must always be in use for low energy consumption and for better storage conditions.

• Food contact with the

temperature sensor in the freezer compartment may increase energy consumption of the appliance. Thus any contact with the sensor(s) must be avoided.

The ambient temperature

C C

of the room where you install the refrigerator should at least be

-15°C. Operating your refrigerator under colder conditions than this is not recommended.

Inside of your refrigerator must be cleaned thoroughly.

If two coolers are to be installed side by side, there should be at least 4 cm distance between them.

4.2 Initial use

Before starting to use the product, check that all preparations are made in accordance with the instructions in sections "Important instructions for safety and environment" and "Installation".

• Clean the interior of the

refrigerator as recommended in the “Maintenance and cleaning” section. Check that inside of it is dry before operating it.

• Plug the refrigerator into the

grounded wall outlet. When the door is opened the interior illumination will turn on.

• Run the refrigerator without

putting any food for 6 hours and do not open its door unless certainly required.

• Due to temperature change as

a result of opening/closing the product door during operation, condensation on the door/body shelves and the glass containers is normal.

You will hear a noise

when the compressor starts up. The liquids and gases sealed within the refrigeration system may also give rise to noise, even if the compressor is not running and this is quite normal.

Front edges of the refrigerator may feel warm. This is normal. These areas are designed to be warm to avoid condensation.

For energy efficiency, it is recommmended to remove top shelf and load food on the shelf below.Net volume of your appliance is declared without top two flaps and the top shelf in place. Place two ice pack ( if provided ) directly on the top of frozen food to be stored on top shelf

In some models, the instrument panel automatically turns off 5 minutes after the door has closed. It will be reactivated when the door has opened or pressed on any key.

5. Operating the product

5.1 Indicator panel

1 1113

3 7

8109 14

1.On/Off Function:

This function allows you to make the Fridge turn off when pressed for 3 seconds.The fridge could be turned on by pressing On/Off button for 3 seconds again .

2.On/Off Indicator:

This icon come on when the freezer is turned off. All the other icons turn off.

3.Quick Freeze Function:

Quick Freeze indicator turns on when the Quick Freeze function is on. Press Quick Freeze button again to cancel this function. Quick Freeze indicator will turn off and normal settings will be resumed. Quick Freeze function will be cancelled automatically 3-4 hours later if you do not cancel it manually. If you want to freeze plenty amount food, press Quick Freeze button before you place the food into the freezer compartment.

4.Quick Freeze Indicator :

This icon comes on when the Quick Freeze function is on.

5.Freezer Set Function:

This function allows you to change the Freezer compartment temperature setting. Press this button to set the temperature of the freezer compartment to -18,

-19, -20, -21, -22, -23 and -24, respectively.

6.Freezer Compartment Temperature Setting Indicator:

Indicates the temperature set for the Freezer Compartment

7.Eco Extra Function:

Press the Eco Extra button for 3 seconds to activate Eco Extra Function when going on holday for instance. Freezer will start operating in the most economic mode at around 6 hours later and the economic usage indicator will turn on when the function is active.

Press the Eco Extra button for 3 seconds again to deactivate the Eco Extra Function.If door is opened within the 6 hours period the Eco Extra Function will re-set

and start again.

8.Eco Extra Indicator:

This icon lights up when this Function is active.

9.High Temperature/Error Warning Indicator:

This light comes on during high

temperature failures and error warnings. If you see this light is on, please check the “Recommended Solutions for the Problems” part from you manual.

10.Economic Usage Indicator:

This icon comes on when the Freezer Compartment is set to -18°C which is the most economical set value. Economic Usage Indicator turns off when the Quick Fridge or Quick Freeze function is selected.

11.Energy saving Function (Display Off):

When you press this button, Energy saving icon will light up and Energy Saving Function will be activated. If energy saving function is active, all icons on the display other than energy saving icon will turn off. When the Energy Saving Function is active, if any button is pressed, Energy Saving Function will be stopped and the icons on display will return to normal.If you press this button again, Energy Saving icon will turn off and Energy Saving Function will not be active.

12.Energy Saving Indicator :

This icon (“-“) lights up when the Energy Saving Function is selected.

13.Key Lock Mode:

Press Key Lock button continuously for 3 seconds. Key lock icon will light up and key lock mode will be activated. Buttons will not function if the Key Lock mode is active. Press Key Lock button continuously for 3 seconds again. Key lock icon will turn off and the key lock mode will be exited.

14.Key Lock Indicator:

This icon lights up when the Key Lock mode is activated.

5.2 Freezing fresh food

•

Wrap the food or place them in a covered container before putting them in the Freezer.

• Hot food and beverages

must cool down to the room temperature before putting them in the Freezer.

• The food that you want to freeze

must be fresh and within use by date.

• Divided the food into portions

according to your family’s daily or meal based consumption needs.

• Pack the food in an airtight

manner to prevent them from drying even if they are going to be stored for a short time.

• Materials to be used for

packaging must be tear-proof and resistant to cold, humidity, odour, oils and acids and they must also be airtight. Moreover, they must be well closed and they must be made from materials that are suitable for deep-freezers.

• Frozen foods must be used

immediately after they are thawed and they should never be re-frozen.

• Do not freeze too large

quantities of food at one time. The quality of the food is best preserved when it is frozen right through to the core as quickly as possible.

• Placing warm food into the

freezer compartment causes the cooling system to operate continuously until the food is frozen solid.

Freezer

Compartment

Explanations

Setting

-18°C This is the normal recommended setting.

-20, -24 or -24°C

Quick Freeze

These settings are recommended when the ambient temperature exceeds 30°C.

Use when you wish to freeze your food in a short time. Your Freezer will return to its previous mode when the process is over.

5.3 Recommendations for preserving the frozen food

•

Frozen food that you have purchased should be stored in accordance with the frozen food manufacturer's instructions for a ( 4 star) frozen food storage compartment.

• Note the following to ensure

that the high quality achieved by the frozen food manufacturer and the food retailer is maintained:

1. Put packets in the freezer

as quickly as possible after purchase.

2. Make sure that contents of

the package are labelled and dated.

3. Check whether the "Use

By" and "Best Before" dates on the packaging are exceed or not.

5.4 Placing the food

Freezer compartment shelves

Various frozen food such as meat, fish, ice cream, vegetables and etc.

5.5 Deep-freeze information

Food must be frozen as rapidly as possible when they are put in a Freezer in order to keep them in good quality. It is possible to preserve the food for a long time only at -18°C or lower temperatures. You can keep the freshness of food for many months (at -18°C or lower temperatures in the deep freeze).

• Materials necessary for

packaging:

• Cold resistant adhesive tape

• Self adhesive label

• Rubber rings

• Pen

• You can freeze the maximum

amount of fresh food at one time which is indicated on rating label of your freezer, by following below steps

- Active”quıck freeze function” at

least 24 hour before loading fresh food.

- Put 2 pcs ice packs ( if available ) inside the bottom drawer.

- Place fresh food on the shelves of 2 nd&3rd from the bottom.

(maximum capacıty can be

achieved by removing the drawers.

5.6 Ice Pack

Ice subsitute pack decelerates thawing of stored frozen food in case of blackout or malfunction. Placing the pack directly on top of the food will enable the longest storing period. Ice substitute pack can also be used to keep food temporarily cold, e.g. in a cooler bag.

5.7 Changing the door opening direction

Door opening direction of your refrigerator can be changed according to the place you are using it. If this is necessary, please call your nearest Authorised Service centre, there will be a charge for door reversal.

6. Maintenance and cleaning

Service life of the product extends and frequently faced problems decrease if cleaned at regular intervals.

clean the outer surfaces and chromium coated parts of the product. Chlorine causes corrosion on such metal surfaces

6.1 Avoiding bad odours

WARNING: Unplug the

product before cleaning it.

• Never use gasoline, benzene or

similar substances for cleaning purposes.

• Never use any sharp and

abrasive tools, soap, household cleaners, detergent and wax polish for cleaning.

• Dissolve one teaspoon of

carbonate in half litre of water. Soak a cloth with the solution and wrung it thoroughly. Wipe the interior of the refrigerator with this cloth and the dry thoroughly.

• Make sure that no water enters

the lamp housing and other electrical items.

• If you will not use the

refrigerator for a long period of time, unplug it, remove all food inside, clean it and leave the door ajar.

• Check regularly that the door

gaskets are clean. If not, clean them.

• To remove door and body

shelves, remove all of its contents.

• Remove the door shelves by

pulling them up. After cleaning, slide them from top to bottom to install.

• Never use cleaning agents or

water that contain chlorine to

Materials that may cause odour are not used in the production of our refrigerators. However, due to inappropriate food preserving conditions and not cleaning the inner surface of the refrigerator as required can bring forth the problem of odour. Pay attention to following to avoid this problem:

• Keeping the refrigerator clean

is important. Food residuals, stains, etc. can cause odour. Therefore, clean the refrigerator with carbonate dissolved in water every 15 days.Never use detergents or soap.

• Keep the food in closed

containers.Microorganisms spreading out from uncovered containers can cause unpleasant odours.

• Never keep the food that have

expired best before dates and spoiled in the refrigerator.

6.2 Protecting the plastic surfaces

Do not put liquid oils or oilcooked meals in your refrigerator in unsealed containers as they damage the plastic surfaces of the refrigerator. If oil is spilled or smeared onto the plastic surfaces, clean and rinse the relevant part of the surface at once with warm water.

7. Troubleshooting

Please review this list before calling the service. It will save your time and money. This list includes frequent complaints that are not arising from defective workmanship or material usage. Some of the features described here may not exist in your product.

The refrigerator does not operate.

• The plug is not inserted into the socket correctly. >>> Insert the plug

into the socket securely.

• The fuse of the socket which your refrigerator is connected to or the

main fuse have blown out. >>> Check the fuse.

Condensation on the side wall of the fridge compartment (MULTIZONE, COOL CONTROL and FLEXI ZONE).

• Door has been opened frequently. >>> Do not open and close the

door of refrigerator frequently.

• Ambient is very humid. >>> Do not install your refrigerator into highly

humid places.

• Food containing liquid is stored in open containers. >>> Store food

with liquid content in closed containers.

• Door of the refrigerator is left ajar. >>> Do not leave the doors of your

refrigerator open for a long time.

• Thermostat is set to a very cold level. >>> Set the thermostat to a

suitable level.

Compressor is not running

• Protective thermic of the compressor will blow out during sudden

power failures or plug-out plug-ins as the refrigerant pressure in the cooling system of the refrigerator has not been balanced yet. The refrigerator will start running approximately after 6 minutes. Please call the Authorised Service Agent if the refrigerator does not start at the end of this period.

• The fridge is in defrost cycle. >>> This is normal for a full-

automatically defrosting refrigerator. Defrosting cycle occurs periodically.

• The refrigerator is not plugged into the socket. >>> Make sure that

the plug is fit into the socket.

• Temperature settings are not made correctly. >>> Select the suitable

temperature value.

• There is a power outage. >>> Refrigerator returns to normal

operation when the power restores.

The operation noise increases when the refrigerator is running.

• The operating performance of the refrigerator may change due to the

changes in the ambient temperature. It is normal and not a fault.

The refrigerator is running frequently or for a long time.

• New product may be wider than the previous one. Larger

refrigerators operate for a longer period of time.

• The room temperature may be high. >>> It is normal that the product

operates for longer periods in hot ambient.

• The refrigerator might be plugged in recently or might be loaded

with food. >>> When the refrigerator is plugged in or loaded with food recently, it will take longer for it to attain the set temperature. This is normal.

• Large amounts of hot food might be put in the refrigerator recently.

>>> Do not put hot food into the refrigerator.

• Doors might be opened frequently or left ajar for a long time.

>>> The warm air that has entered into the refrigerator causes the refrigerator to run for longer periods. Do not open the doors frequently.

• Freezer or fridge compartment door might be left ajar. >>> Check if

the doors are closed completely.

• The refrigerator is adjusted to a very low temperature. >>> Adjust

the refrigerator temperature to a warmer degree and wait until the temperature is achieved.

• Door seal of the fridge or freezer may be soiled, worn out, broken or

not properly seated. >>> Clean or replace the seal. Damaged/broken seal causes the refrigerator to run for a longer period of time in order to maintain the current temperature.

Freezer temperature is very low while the fridge temperature is sufficient.

• The freezer temperature is adjusted to a very low value. >>> Adjust

the freezer temperature to a warmer degree and check.

Fridge temperature is very low while the freezer temperature is sufficient.

• The fridge temperature is adjusted to a very low value. >>> Adjust the

fridge temperature to a warmer degree and check.

Food kept in the fridge compartment drawers is frozen.

• The fridge temperature is adjusted to a very high value. >>> Adjust

the fridge temperature to a lower value and check.

Temperature in the fridge or freezer is very high.

• The fridge temperature is adjusted to a very high value. >>> Fridge

compartment temperature setting has an effect on the temperature of the freezer. Change the temperatures of the fridge or freezer and wait until the relevant compartments attain a sufficient temperature.

• Doors are opened frequently or left ajar for a long time. >>> Do not

open the doors frequently.

• Door is ajar. >>> Close the door completely.

• The refrigerator is plugged in or loaded with food recently. >>> This

is normal. When the refrigerator is plugged in or loaded with food recently, it will take longer for it to attain the set temperature.

• Large amounts of hot food might be put in the refrigerator recently.

>>> Do not put hot food into the refrigerator.

Vibrations or noise.

• The floor is not level or stable. >>> If the refrigerator rocks when

moved slowly, balance it by adjusting its feet. Also make sure that the floor is strong enough to carry the refrigerator, and level.

• The items put onto the refrigerator may cause noise. >>> Remove the

items on top of the refrigerator.

There are noises coming from the refrigerator like liquid flowing, spraying, etc.

• Liquid and gas flows occur in accordance with the operating

principles of your refrigerator. >>>It is normal and not a fault.

Whistle comes from the refrigerator.

• Fans are used in order to cool the refrigerator. It is normal and not a

fault.

Condensation on the inner walls of refrigerator.

• Hot and humid weather increases icing and condensation. It is

normal and not a fault.

• Doors are opened frequently or left ajar for a long time. >>> Do not

open the doors frequently. Close them if they are open.

• Door is ajar. >>> Close the door completely.

Humidity occurs on the outside of the refrigerator or between the doors.

• There might be humidity in the air; this is quite normal in humid

weather. >>> When the humidity is less, condensation will disappear.

• If moisture forms in the area between the two refrigerator doors,

disable the “Energy Saving” mode.

Bad odour inside the refrigerator.

• No regular cleaning is performed. >>> Clean the inside of the

refrigerator regularly with a sponge, lukewarm water or carbonate dissolved in water.

• Some containers or package materials may cause the smell. >>> Use

a different container or different brand packaging material.

• Food is put into the refrigerator in uncovered containers. >>> Keep

the food in closed containers. Microorganisms spreading out from uncovered containers can cause unpleasant odours.

• Remove the foods that have expired best before dates and spoiled

from the refrigerator.

The door is not closing.

• Food packages are preventing the door from closing. >>> Replace the

packages that are obstructing the door.

• The refrigerator is not completely even on the floor. >>> Adjust the

feet to balance the refrigerator.

• The floor is not level or strong. >>> Also make sure that the floor is

level and strong enough to carry the refrigerator

Crispers are stuck.

• The food is touching the ceiling of the drawer. >>> Rearrange food in

the drawer.

WARNING: If you cannot eliminate the problem although you

follow the instructions in this section, consult your dealer or the Authorised Service Agent. Never try to repair a non-functional product yourself.

1. Wichtige Sicherheits- und Umwelthinweise 3

1.1 Allgemeine Sicherheit .......3

1.1.1 ...............................................

HC-Warnung .................................7

1.1.2 ......... Hinweis für Geräte mit

Wasserspender .............................7

1.2 Zweckmäßiger Gebrauch ...8

1.3 Sicherheit von Kindern .......8

1.4 Erfüllung von WEEE-Vorgaben zur Entsorgung von Altgeräten: ...8

1.5 Einhaltung von RoHS-

Vorgaben: ......................................8

1.6 Hinweise zur Verpackung ...9

2. Ihr Kühlschrank/ Gefrierschrank 10

3. Installation 11

4. Vorbereitung 14

4.1 Tipps zum energiesparen .14

4.2 Ersteınbetriebnahme .......15

5. Gerät bedienen 16

5.1 Anzeigefeld ........................16

5.2 Frische Lebensmittel

tiefkühlen ....................................18

5.3 Empfehlungen zur optimalen Haltbarkeit gefrorener

Lebensmittel...............................19

5.4 Lebensmittel platzieren ... 19

5.5 Hinweise zum Tiefkühlen .19

6. Reinigung und Wartung 21

6.1 Unangenehme Gerüche

verhindern ..................................21

6.2 Kunststoffflächen pflegen 22

7. Problemlösungen 23

Bitte zuerst diese Bedienungsanleitung lesen!

Sehr geehrte Kundin, sehr geehrter Kunde, Danke für die Wahl eines Grundig-Produktes. Wir hoffen, dass dieses Produkt, das mit hochwertiger und hochmoderner Technologie hergestellt wurde, beste Ergebnisse erzielt. Daher bitte die gesamte Bedienungsanleitung und alle beiliegenden Dokumente aufmerksam durchlesen und zum zukünftigen Nachschlagen aufbewahren. Bei Weitergabe des Produktes auch die Bedienungsanleitung mit aushändigen. Alle Warnungen und Informationen in der Bedienungsanleitung einhalten. Bitte beachten, dass diese Bedienungsanleitung für unterschiedliche Modelle geschrieben wurde. Unterschiede zwischen den verschiedenen Modellen werden natürlich in der Anleitung erwähnt.

Die Symbole

In dieser Bedienungsanleitung verwenden wir folgende Symbole:

Wichtige Informationen oder nützliche Tipps zum

C A

Gebrauch. Warnung vor gefährlichen

Situationen, die eine Gefahr für Leben und Besitz darstellen können.

Warnung vor Stromschlägen.

Die Verpackungsmaterialien des Gerätes wurden gemäß nationalen Umweltschutzbestimmungen aus recyclingfähigen Materialien hergestellt.

Verpackungsmaterialien nicht gemeinsam mit dem Haus- oder anderem Müll entsorgen. Zu den von örtlichen Autoritäten zugewiesenen Sammelstellen für Verpackungsmaterialien bringen.

1. Wichtige Sicherheits- und Umwelthinweise

Dieser Abschnitt enthält Hinweise, die für die Sicherheit des Benutzers und anderer Personen unerlässlich sind. Diese Hinweise müssen beachtet werden, damit es nicht zu Verletzungen oder Sachschäden kommt. Bei Nichteinhaltung dieser Anweisungen erlöschen sämtliche Garantieansprüche.

1.1 Allgemeine Sicherheit

• Dieses Produkt darf von Kindern (ab acht Jahren) oder Personen bedient werden, die unter körperlichen, sensorischen oder geistigen Einschränkungen leiden oder denen es an der nötigen Erfahrung und Wissen im Umgang mit solchen Geräten mangelt, wenn solche Personen beaufsichtigt werden, zuvor gründlich mit der sicheren Bedienung des Gerätes vertraut gemacht wurden und sich der damit verbundenen Gefahren voll und ganz bewusst sind. Darauf achten, dass Kinder nicht mit dem Gerät spielen. Reinigung und Wartung dürfen nicht von Kindern durchgeführt werden, sofern diese nicht beaufsichtigt werden.

• Falls während des Betriebs ein Fehler auftritt, muss das Produkt von der Stromversorgung getrennt werden.

• Falls das Gerät eine Fehlfunktion aufweisen sollte, darf es erst nach Reparatur durch den autorisierten Kundendienst wieder genutzt werden. Es besteht Stromschlaggefahr!

• Schließen Sie das Gerät an eine geerdete Steckdose (Schukosteckdose) an, sichern Sie das Gerät über einen zu den Angaben auf dem Typenschild passende Sicherung ab. Lassen Sie die Erdungsinstallation durch einen qualifizierten Techniker erledigen. Unser Unternehmen haftet nicht bei Schäden, die durch Einsatz des Gerätes ohne ordnungsgemäße Erdung gemäß örtlichen Vorschriften entstehen.

• Ziehen Sie den Netzstecker, wenn Sie das Gerät nicht nutzen.

• Lassen Sie niemals Wasser direkt auf das Gerät gelangen; auch

nicht zum Reinigen! Es besteht Stromschlaggefahr!

• Berühren Sie den Netzstecker niemals mit feuchten oder gar nassen Händen! Ziehen Sie den Netzstecker nie am Kabel aus der Steckdose, fassen Sie grundsätzlich den Stecker selbst.

• Benutzen Sie das Gerät niemals, wenn die sich auf der Oberseite bzw. auf der Rückseite befindlichen Bereiche mit den elektronischen Leitern im Inneren geöffnet sind (Abdeckung der elektronischen Leiterplatten) (1).

• Die Kontakte des Steckers sollten regelmäßig mit einem trockenen Tuch gereinigt werden.

• Schließen Sie den Kühlschrank nicht an lose Steckdosen an.

• Verbinden Sie Ihren Kühlschrank nie mit Energiesparsystemen.

Solche Systeme können dem Gerät schaden.

• Das Gerät muss bei Aufstellung, Wartungsarbeiten, Reinigung und bei Reparaturen vollständig vom Stromnetz getrennt werden.

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