Grundig GKM 16835 X, GKM 16835 Operating Instructions
Refrigerator
Kühlschrank/ Gefrierschrank
User Manual
Bedienungsanleitung
GKM 16835
GKM 16835 X
EN DE
Dokument Nummer
GKM 16835 _GKM 16835 X
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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.
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This instruction manual contains the following symbols:
Important information or useful
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usage tips.
Warning against dangerous
conditions for life and property.
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Warning against electric voltage.
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Packaging materials of the product are
manufactured from recyclable materials in accordance with our National
Environment Regulations.
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This product was manufactured using the latest technology in environmentally friendly conditions.
1 Important instructions for safety
and environment 4
1.1 General safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
1.1.1 HC warning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
1.1.2 For products with a water dispenser . . .7
1.2 Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
1.3 Children's safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
1.4 Compliance with WEEE Directive and
Disposing of the Waste Product: . . . . . .8
1.5 Compliance with RoHS Directive: . . . . . .8
1.6 Package information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
2 Your Refrigerator 9
3 Installation 10
3.1 Appropriate installation location . . . . 10
3.2 Installing the plastic wedges. . . . . . . . 10
3.3 Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.4 Illumination lamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
3.5 Open door warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
4 Preparation 12
4.1 Things to be done for energy saving . .12
4.2 Initial use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
5 Operating the product 14
5.1 Indicator panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
6 Maintenance and cleaning 19
6.1 Avoiding bad odours . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
6.2 Protecting the plastic surfaces . . . . . . .19
7 Troubleshooting 20
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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 electricitysaving systems. Such systems
are harmful for the product.
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• Unplug the product during
installation, maintenance,
cleaning and repairing
procedures.
• Always have the installation
and repairing procedures
carried out by the
AuthorisedServiceAgent.
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!
• 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.
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Important instructions for safety and environment
• 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.
• If the product'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
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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
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containing R134a gas,
ignore this warning.
You can learn the gas
used in production of
your product on the
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rating plate located on
the left inner part of it.
WARNING:Never
dispose the product in
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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
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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.
Important instructions for safety and environment
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.
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2 Your Refrigerator
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1. Butter & Cheese sections
2. Egg tray
3. Adjustable door shelves
4. Shelter wire
5. Bottle shelf
6. Adjustable front feet
7. Freezer compartment
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
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8. Crisper
9. Chiller
10. Chiller cover and glass
11. Adjustable shelves
12. Wine cellar
13. Indicator panel
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3 Installation
Refer to the nearest Authorised Service Agent
for installation of the product. 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
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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:Installation and electrical
connections of the product must be
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.
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 product to pass, then the
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• Choose a place at where you would use
• Install the product at least 30 cm away
product's doors must be removed and
the product must be turned aside to
pass it through.
the product comfortably.
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.
• Appropriate air ventilation 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.
• Do not place the product on the materials
such as rugs or carpets.
• Place the product on an even floor surface
to prevent jolts.
• Your product can operate in ambinet
temperatures between -5°C to +43°C.
If two coolers are to be installed side
by side, there should be at least 4 cm
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distance between them.
3.2 Installing the
plastic wedges
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
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.
• 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.
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• Do not make connections via extension
cables or multi-plugs.
WARNING:Damaged power cable
must be replaced by the Authorised
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3.4 Illumination lamp
Do not attempt to repair yourself but call the
Authorised Service Agent if the LED illumination
.lamps do not go on or are out of order
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!
3.5 Open door warning
An audio warning will be given when the
fridge or freezer compartment door of your
product is left open for a certain period of
time. This audio warning signal will mute when
any button on the indicator is pressed or when
the door is closed.
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4 Preparation
4.1 Things to be done for
energy saving
Connecting the product to electric
energy saving systems is risky as it may
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• Do not leave the doors of your refrigerator
• Do not put hot food or drinks in your
• Do not overload the refrigerator. Cooling
• Do not place the refrigerator in places
• Pay attention to store your food in
cause damage on the product.
open for a long time.When doors are
open,warm air enters the fridge/freezer
cabinets and the appliance consumes more
energy to cool down the foodstuffs.
refrigerator.
capacity will fall when the air circulation
inside is hindered.
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.
refrigerator in closed containers.
• You can load maximum 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 top compartment flap and
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.
• Please use provided 2 pieces of cold
packs (PCM) at recommended places
in the figure when storing foodstuffs in
freezer compartments.It also helps to
keep your foodstuffs colder for more time
when electricity is off or your appliance is
unplugged.Temperature rise time declared
with cold packs.
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Preparation
The ambient temperature of the room
where you install the refrigerator should
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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
• Plug the refrigerator into the grounded
• Run the refrigerator without putting any
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.
recommended in the “Maintenance and
cleaning” section. Check that inside of it is
dry before operating it.
wall outlet. When the door is opened the
interior illumination will turn on.
food for 6 hours and do not open its door
unless certainly required.
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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.
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5 Operating the product
5.1 Indicator panel
Thermostat setting button
The interior temperature of your refrigerator
changes for the following reasons;
• Seasonal temperatures,
• Frequent opening of the door and leaving
the door open for long periods,
• Food put into the refrigerator without
cooling down to the room temperature,
• The location of the refrigerator in the room
(e.g. exposing to sunlight).
• You may adjust the varying interior
temperature due to such reasons by using
the thermostat. Numbers around the
thermostat button indicates the cooling
degrees.
• If the ambient temperature is higher
than 32°C, turn the thermostat button to
maximum position.
• If the ambient temperature is lower than
25°C, turn the thermostat button to
minimum position.
Defrost
A) Fridge compartment
Fridge compartment performs full-automatic
defrosting. Water drops and a frosting up to
7-8 mm can occur on the inner rear wall of
the fridge compartment while your refrigerator
cools down. Such formation is normal as a
result of the cooling system. The frost formation
is defrosted by performing automatic defrosting
with certain intervals thanks to the automatic
defrosting system of the rear wall. User is not
required to scrape the frost or remove the water
.drops
Water resulting from the defrosting passes
from the water collection groove and flows
into the evaporator through the drain pipe and
.evaporates here by itself
Check regularly to see if the drain pipe is
clogged or not and clear it with the stick in the
.hole when necessary
Deep freezer compartment does not perform
automatic defrosting in order to prevent
.decaying of the frozen food
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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.
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