Grundig GKN 16820 X Operating Instructions
Refrigerator
Kühlschrank/Gefrierschrank
User Manual
Bedienungsanleitung
GKN 16820 X
EN DE
Dokument Nummer
GKN 16820 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.
This manual
• 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 or useful
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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.
CONTENTS
1 Important instructions for safety
and environment 4
1.1 General safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
1.1.1 HCA warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
1.1.2 For products with a water dispenser . . .5
1.2 Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
1.3 Children's safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
1.4 Compliance with WEEE Directive and
Disposing of the Waste Product: . . . . . .6
1.5 Compliance with RoHS Directive: . . . . . .6
1.6 Package information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
2 Your Refrigerator 7
3 Installation 8
3.1 Appropriate installation location . . . . . .8
3.2 Installing the plastic wedges. . . . . . . . . .8
3.3 Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
3.4 Illumination lamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
4 Preparation 10
4.1 Things to be done for energy saving . 10
4.2 Initial use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
5 Operating the product 12
5.1 Indicator panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
5.2 Dual cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
5.3 Freezing fresh food. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
5.4 Recommendations for preserving the
frozen food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
5.5 Placing the food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
5.6 Deep-freeze information . . . . . . . . . . . .17
5.7 Changing the door opening direction 17
5.8 Open door warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
5.9 Recommendations for freshfood
compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
6 Maintenance and cleaning 18
6.1 Avoiding bad odours . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
6.2 Protecting the plastic surfaces . . . . . . .18
7 Troubleshooting 19
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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
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
ServiceAgent. 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
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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, heatsensitive 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 HCA 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,
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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
• Pressure of water mains should be minimum
1 bar and maximum 8 bars.
• 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.
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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.
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2 Your Refrigerator
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1. Butter & Cheese sections
2. Indıcator Panel
3. Egg tray
4. Adjustable door shelves
5. Bottle shelf
6. Shelter wire
7. Adjustable front feet
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8. Freezer compartment
9. Crisper
10. Chiller
11. Chiller cover and glass
12. Adjustable shelves
13. Wine cellar
14. Fan
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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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3.1 Appropriate
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• Choose a place at where you would use
• Install the product at least 30 cm away
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.
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
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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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.
distance between them.
plastic wedges
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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.
• Do not make connections via extension
cables or multi-plugs.
WARNING:Damaged power cable
must be replaced by the Authorised
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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!
3.4 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.
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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
and top compartment flap removed and
given wire shelf is used at the bottom of the
freezer compartment for 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.
• Do not block the freezer fan grill by
placing foods in front.
• 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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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.
Such loading will result in higher
energy consumption and worsen
freezer storage performance of your
appliance.
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5 Operating the product
5.1 Indicator panel
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1.Quick Fridge Function:
Quick Fridge indicator turns on when the
Quick Fridge function is on. Press Quick
Fridge button again to cancel this function.
Quick Fridge indicator will turn off and
normal settings will be resumed. Quick Fridge
function will be cancelled automatically 2
hours later if you do not cancel it manually. If
you want to cool plenty amount of fresh food,
press Quick Fridge button before you place
the food into the fridge compartment.
2. Quick Fridge Indicator :
This icon comes on when the Quick Fridge
function is on.
3. Quick Freeze Function:
Quick Freeze indicator turns on when the
Quick Freeze function is on. Press Quick
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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 34
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. Fridge Set Function:
This function allows you to make the Fridge
compartment temperature setting. Press
this button to set the temperature of the
fridge compartment to 8,7,6,5,4,3 and 2
respectively.
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6. Fridge Compartment Temperature
Setting Indicator:
Indicates the temperature set for the Fridge
Compartment.
7. Eco Extra Function:
Press the Eco Extra button for 3 seconds to
activate the Eco Extra Function. Freezer will
start operating in the most economic mode
at least 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.
8. Eco Extra Indicator:
This icon lights up when the Vacation
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 Fridge
Compartment is set to 8°C and Freezer
Compartment is set to -18°C which are the
most economical set values. 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 or the door is opened, Energy
Saving Function will be exited and the icons
on display will return to normal.If you press
this buton again, Energy Saving icon will turn
off and Energy Saving Function will not be
active.
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12. Energy Saving Indicator :
This icon (“-“) lights up when the Energy
Saving Function is selected.
13. Key Lock Mode:
Press Key Lock button concurrently 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 con-currently 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.
15. Freezer Set Function:
This function allows you to make 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.
16. Freezer Compartment Setting
Indicator:
Indicates the temperature set for the Freezer
Compartment.
17.Vacation Function:
When you press Vacation button, vacation
function is activated and vacation indicator
lights. You can use this function when you will
not use your fridge for a long time. Note that
there should be no food inside your fridge,
otherwise fridge can not preserve your food
at Vacation mode. If this function is activated,
fridge compartment temperature is kept at
15 C° in order to prevent bad smelling. Press
Vacation button again to deactivate vacation
function.
18.Vacation Indicator:
This icon lights up when the Vacation
Function is active.
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