Grundig GTM 14120, GTM 14130 Operating Instructions

Refrigerator
Kühlschrank/ Gefrierschrank

User Manual
Bedienungsanleitung

GTM 14130
GTM 14120

EN

DE

Dokument Nummer

GTM 14130
GTM 14120

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.

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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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.

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

4 Preparation 15

4.1 Things to be done for energy saving . .15

4.2 Initial use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

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
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!

• 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.

1.6 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.

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.

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2 Your Refrigerator

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1. a.) Freezing compartment & ice tray (for
models) b.) Frozen food compartment

& ice tray (for models)

2. Interior light & Thermostat knob

3. Movable shelves

4. Defrost water collection channel - Drain

tube

5. Crisper cover

6. Crisper

7. Adjustable front feet

8. Dairy compartment

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9. Door shelves

10. Egg tray

11. Bottle shelf

12. Bottle gripper

13. Top trim

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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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 -15°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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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.

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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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!

Adjusting the legs

If your refrigerator is unbalanced;

You can balance your refrigerator by turning
its front legs as illustrated in the figure. The cor­ner where the leg exists is lowered when you
turn in the direction of black arrow and raised
when you turn in the opposite direction. Taking
help from someone to slightly lift the refrigera­tor will facilitate this process.

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Replacing the interior lamp

Should the light fail to work, proceed as

follows.

1. Switch off at the socket outlet and
pull out the mains plug.You may find it
useful to remove shelves for easy access.

2. Use a flat tipped screwdriver to
remove the light diffuser cover.

3. First check that the lamp hasn’t
worked loose by ensuring it is screwed
securely in the holder. Replace the plug
and switch on.

4. If the lamp works, replace the light
cover by inserting the rear lug and pushing
up to locate the front two lugs.

5. If the light still fails to work, switch off
at the socket outlet and pull out the mains
plug. Replace the lamp with a new 15 watt
(max) screw cap (SES) lamp.

6. Carefully dispose of the burnt-out
lamp immediately.

7. Replacement light lamp can easily be
obtained from a good local electrical or
DIY store.

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Installation (Under the counter)

• Internal height of the counter should be
820mm.

• (!) Cookers or other heat sources must not
be placed above the counter where the
appliance is installed under the counter.

• The mains wall socket plug must be clo­se to the right or left hand side of the app­liance.

• Remove the top cover of the appliance.
There are 4 screws(2 pieces at the back,
2 pieces below the front edge) that should
be removed. Fig. 1

• Cut the part shown in the picture and then
remove it by the help of pliers.

• Place you appliance under the counter
and adjust the front feets until its top touc­hes to the counter.

• In order to use the product under the coun­ter, the distance between the wall and the
reference indicated in the top connection
plastic must be minimum 595 mm.

Fig. 2-3

• Fix the appliance under the counter by
using 2 of the screws that was removed
from the top cover.(Material of the counter
must be plastics or wood based!)

Fig. 4

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Reversing the doors

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820 mm

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