Grundig GSN 10710 DW, GKN16910X, GKN16910B, GKN16910DX, GKN16910DB User Instructions

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USER INSTRUCTIONS

GSN 10710 DW

Tall Larder Fridge

Contents

1. Important instructions for

safety and environment 5

1.1 General safety .....................5

1.1.1 HC warning..........................8

1.1.2 For products with a water

dispenser ......................................8

1.2 Intended use........................8

1.3 Children's safety .................8

1.4 Compliance with WEEE Directive and Disposing of the

Waste Product: ............................9

1.5 Compliance with RoHS

Directive: .......................................9

1.6 Package information ..........9

2. Your Refrigerator 10

3. Installation 11

3.1 Appropriate installation

location .......................................11

3.2 Installing the plastic

wedges ........................................11

3.3 Electrical connection ........12

3.4 Illumination lamp ..............13

4. Preparation 14

4.1 Things to be done for energy

saving ..........................................14

4.2 Initial use ...........................14

5. Operating the product 16

5.1 Indicator panel ..................16

5.2 Using the water dispenser 18

5.3 Filling the water

dispenser's tank .........................18

5.4 Cleaning the water tank ...19

5.5 Drip tray .............................20

5.6 Using interior

compartments ............................21

5.7 Cooling ..............................21

5.8 Placing the food ................21

5.9 Defrosting of the

appliance.....................................21

5.10 Changing the door opening

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

6 . Maintenance and cleaning 23

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

6.2 Protecting the plastic

surfaces .....................................24

7. Troubleshooting 25

Please read this manual first!

Dear Customer, We hope that your product, which has been produced in a 1st-class manufacturing facility and checked under the most meticulous quality control procedures, will provide you with years of good 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.

• Also read any other documents provided with this 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 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 appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical,sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

• 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 an 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.

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

• Never connect your refrigerator to electricity-saving devices . Such devices are harmful for the product.

• WARNING: When positioning the appliance ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.

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

• Always have repairs carried out by the Authorised Service Agent. The manufacturer shall not be held liable for damages

that may arise from procedures carried out by unauthorised persons.

• Do not eat 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! It 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 to 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.

• Keep beverages with a high alcohol content tightly closed and vertically.

• Do not use flammable 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.

• 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 moving the product. The handle may get loosened.

• 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 to catch fire and ventilate the room in which the unit is placed immediately.

• 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.

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 Refrigerator

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.

1. Indicator panel

2. Butter & Cheese sections

3. Water dispenser filling tank

4. Egg section

5. Water dispenser reservoir

6. Adjustable door racks

7. Bottle shelves

8. Adjustable front feet

9. Salad drawer

10. Chiller and glass cover

11. Movable shelves

12. Wine rack

13. 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 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

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Choose a place at where you can access the product comfortably.

• 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. 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

materials such as rugs or carpets.

• Place the product on an even

floor surface to prevent jolts.

• Your product can operate in

ambient temperatures between +5°C to +43°C.

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, push and twist a quarter of a turn.

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.

• WARNING: Do not locate

extension sockets or charging transformers/power supplies or Lithium-Iron battery operated products adjacent to the compressor as they could overheat.

• 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!

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.

4. Preparation

4.1 Things to be done for energy saving

Connecting the product to electric energy saving devices is risky as it may cause damage on the product.

• Do not leave the doors of your

refrigerator open for a long time.

• Do not put hot food or drinks in

your refrigerator.

• Do not overload the refrigerator.

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

• Do not place the refrigerator in

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.

• Pay attention to store your

food in 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 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.

Inside of your refrigerator must be cleaned thoroughly.

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 unnecessarily.

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

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.

5. Operating the product

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 fridge is turned off. All the other icons turn off.

3. Quick Cool Function:

If you want to cool plenty amount of fresh food, press Quick Cool button before you place the food into the fridge compartment. Quick Cool indicator turns on when the Quick Fridge function is on. Press Quick Cool button again to cancel this function. Quick Cool indicator will turn off and normal settings will be resumed. Quick

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Cool function will be cancelled automatically 2 hours later if you do not cancel it manually.

4. Quick Cool Indicator :

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

5. Fridge Set Function:

This function allows you to change 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.

6. Fridge Compartment Temperature Setting Indicator:

Indicates the temperature set for the Fridge Compartment.

7. Vacation Function:

This function can be used when you will not be using your fridge for a long time. When you press the

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.

5.1 Indicator panel

Vacation button, vacation function is activated and the vacation indicator light will illuminate. When this function is activated, the fridge compartment temperature is kept at 15°C in order to prevent bad odours from forming. To deactivate vacation mode, press the vacation button once more. There should be no food kept inside your fridge, as it will not be preserved in Vacation mode.

8. Vacation 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 which is the most economical set value. Economic Usage Indicator turns off when the Quick Fridge or Quick Freeze function is selected. The economic usage indicator light will turn off when Quick Cool is activated.

11.Energy saving Function (Display Off):

When you press this button, all icons on the display will turn off except for the energy saving icon. If any button on the display is then pressed, the energy saving function will be exited.

12.Energy Saving Indicator :

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

13. Key Lock Mode:

You can lock the display by pressing the key lock button for 3 seconds. To unlock the display, simply repeat the procedure and keep key lock button pressed for 3 seconds.

14. Key Lock Indicator:

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

5.2 Using the water dispenser

*optional

It is normal for the first few glasses of water taken from the dispenser to be warm.

If the water dispenser is not used for a long period of time, dispose of first few glasses of water to obtain fresh water.

1. Push in the lever of the

water dispenser with your glass. If you are using a soft plastic cup, pushing the lever with your hand will be easier.

2. After filling the cup up to

the level you want, release the lever.

Please note, how much water flows from the dispenser depends on how far you depress the lever. As the level of water in your cup / glass rises, gently reduce the amount of pressure on the lever to avoid overflow. If you slightly press the arm, the water will drip; this is quite normal and not a failure.

5.3 Filling the water dispenser's tank

Water tank filling reservoir is located inside the door rack.

1. Open the cover of the tank.

2. Fill the tank with fresh drinking

water.

3. Close the cover.

Do not fill the water tank with any other liquid except for water such as fruit juices, carbonated beverages or alcoholic drinks which are not suitable to use in the water dispenser. Water dispenser will be irreparably damaged if these kinds of liquids are used. Warranty does not cover such usages. Some chemical substances and additives contained in these kinds of drinks/liquids may damage the water tank.

Use clean drinking water only.

Capacity of the water tank is 3 litres; do not overfill.

5.4 Cleaning the water tank

Remove the water filling reservoir inside the door rack.

2. Remove the door rack by

holding from both sides.

3. Grab the water tank from

both sides and remove it with an angle of 45°C.

4. Remove the cover of the

water tank and clean the tank.

Components of the water tank and water dispenser should not be washed in dishwasher.

5.5 Drip tray

Water that dripped while using the water dispenser accumulates in the spillage tray. Remove the plastic filter as shown in the figure. With a clean and dry cloth, remove the water that has accumulated.

5.6 Using interior compartments

Body shelves: Distance between the shelves can be adjusted when necessary. Crisper: Vegetables and fruits can be stored in this compartment for long periods without decaying. Bottle shelf: Bottles, jars and tins can be placed in these shelves.

5.7 Cooling

Food storage

The fridge compartment is for the short-term storage of fresh food and drinks. Store milk products in the intended compartment in the refrigerator. Bottles can be stored in the bottle holder or in the bottle shelf of the door. Raw meat is best kept in a polyethylene bag in the compartment at the very bottom of the refrigerator. The bottom compartment is the salad crisper, meat is best kept in the super fresh zone, which is the drawer above the salad crisper. Allow hot foods and beverages to cool to room temperature prior to placing them in the refrigerator.

• Attention

Store concentrated alcohol only standing upright and tightly closed.

• Attention

Do not store explosive substances or containers with flammable propellant gases (canned cream, spray cans etc.) in the device. There is a danger of explosion.

5.8 Placing the food

Egg tray Egg

Fridge compartment shelves

Food in pans, covered plates and closed containers

Fridge compartment door shelves

Small and packaged food or drinks (such as milk, fruit juice and beer)

Crisper

Vegetables and fruits

Super Fresh Zone

meat and fish

5.9Defrosting of the appliance

The appliance defrosts automatically.

5.10 Changing the door opening direction

Door opening direction of your refrigerator The manufacturer recommends that the reversing of the door opening is only carried out by Authorised Service agents and will be at the customers expense. Damage caused by unauthorised persons whilst attempting to reverse the doors is not covered under the warranty.

6 . Maintenance and cleaning

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

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 Freezer 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 Freezer

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 clean the outer surfaces and

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

6.1 Avoiding bad odours

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

• Keeping the Freezers clean is important. Food residuals, stains, etc. can cause odour. Therefore, clean the Freezers with Sodium Bicarbonate dissolved in water every few months.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 passed the best before dates and spoiled in the Freezer.

6.2 Protecting the plastic surfaces

Do not put liquid oils or oil-cooked meals in your Freezer in unsealed containers as they damage the plastic surfaces of the Freezer. 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 Freezer 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 Freezer is connected to or the main fuse have blown out. >>> Check the fuse.

Condensation on the side wall of the freezer compartment.

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

door of Freezer frequently.

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

humid places.

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

with liquid content in closed containers.

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

Freezer 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 Freezer has not been balanced yet. The Freezer will start running approximately after 6 minutes. Please call the Authorised Service Agent if the Freezer does not start at the end of this period.

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

automatically defrosting Freezer. Defrosting cycle occurs periodically.

• The Freezer 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. >>> Freezer returns to normal operation

when the power restores.

The operation noise increases when the Freezer is running.

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

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

The Freezer is running frequently or for a long time.

• New product may be bigger than your previous one. Larger Freezer

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 Freezer might be plugged in recently or might be loaded with

food. >>> When the Freezer 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 Freezer recently. >>>

Do not put hot food into the Freezer.

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

warm air that has entered into the Freezer causes the Freezer 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 Freezer is adjusted to a very low temperature. >>> Adjust

the Freezer 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 Freezer is plugged in or loaded with food recently. >>> This is

normal. When the Freezer 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 Freezer.

Vibrations or noise.

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

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

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

items on top of the Freezer.

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

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

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

Whistle comes from the Freezer.

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

Condensation on the inner walls of Fridge.

• 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 Freezer 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.

Bad odour inside the Freezer.

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

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 Freezer 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 Freezer.

The door is not closing.

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

packages that are obstructing the door.

• The Freezer 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.

GUARANTEE DETAILS

Your new Grundıg product is guaranteed against the cost of breakdown repair for 5 years from the date of the original purchase.

What is covered?

• Repairs necessary as a result of faulty materials, defective components or

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manufacturing defect.

• The cost of functional replacement parts, but excluding consumable items.

• The labour costs of a Grundıg approved repairer to carry out the repair.

What is not covered?

• T ransit, delivery or accidental damage or misuse and abuse.

• Cabinet or appearance parts, including control knobs, ﬂaps, handles or container lids.

• Accessories or consumable items including but not limited to, ice trays,

scrapers, cutlery baskets, ﬁlters and light bulbs.

• Repairs required as a result of unauthorised repair or inexpert installation that

fails to meet the requirements contained in the user instruction book.

• Repairs to products used on commercial or non-residential househol

premises.

• Loss of frozen food in freezers or fridge/freezers. (Food loss insurance is

often included within your household contents insurance policy, or may be

available separately from your retailer).

Important notes.

• Your Grundıg product is designed and built for domestic household use only.

• The guarantee will be void if the product is installed or used in commercial

or non-residential domestic household premises.

• The product must be correctly installed, located and operated in accordance

with the instructions contained in the User Instructions Booklet provided.

• Professional installation by a qualiﬁed Electrical Domestic Appliance Installe

is recommended for all Washing Machines, Dishwashers and Electric Cookers

• Gas Cookers must only be installed by a

Gas Safe (or BORD GAIS) registere

Gas Installer.

• The guarantee is given only within the boundaries of the United Kingdom

and the Republic of Ireland.

• The guarantee is applicable only to new products and is not transferable if

the product is resold.

• Grundıg disclaims any liability for incidental or consequential damages.

The guarantee does not in anyway diminish your statutory or legal rights.

Please visit www.grundig.co.uk to register your warranty

SERVICE

Please keep your purchase receipt or other proof of purchase in a safe place; you will need to have it should the product require attention under guarantee.

You should also complete the details below; it will help us assist you when requesting service. (The model number is printed on the Instruction Booklet and the serial number

is printed on the Rating Label afﬁxed to the appliance)

Model No: Serial No: Retailer: Date of purchase:

For service under guarantee simply telephone the appropriate number below UK Mainland & Northern Ireland

Fridges & Freezers 0845 603 1234 or 0345 603 1234 Electric Cookers 0845 603 1234 or 0345 603 1234 Gas & 0845 603 1234 or 0345 603 1234 Dual Fuel Cookers Washing Machines & Dishwashers

0845 603 1234 or 0345 603 1234

Before requesting service please check the trouble-shooting guide in the Operating Instructions as a charge may be levied where no fault is found even though your product may still be under guarantee.

Service once the manufacturers guarantee has expired.

If you have purchased an extended guarantee please refer to the instructions contained within the extended guarantee agreement document. Otherwise please call the appropriate number above where service can be obtained at a charge.

Should you experience any difﬁculty in obtaining service please contact the Grundig Customer

Help-Line.

Tel: 0845 603 1234 or 0345 603 1234 e-mail:service@Grundig.co.uk

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