Grundig GTMI 10130 Operating Instructions

Refrigerator Kühlschrank/ Gefrierschrank

User Manual Bedienungsanleitung

GTMI 10120 GTMI 10130

Dokument Nummer

GTMI 10120_DE/ GTMI 10130_DE/

)30:01(.21-21-11

21-11

)30:01(.21

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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.

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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.

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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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

3.4 Illumination lamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

4 Preparation 11

4.1 Things to be done for energy saving . .11

4.2 Initial use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

5 Operating the product 12

5.1 Indicator panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

5.2 Dual cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

5.3 Freezing fresh food. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

5.4 Recommendations for preserving the

frozen food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

5.5 Placing the food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

5.6 Deep-freeze information . . . . . . . . . . . .15

6 Maintenance and cleaning 16

6.1 Avoiding bad odours . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

6.2 Protecting the plastic surfaces . . . . . . .16

7 Troubleshooting 17

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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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Important instructions for safety and environment

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

1. Butter & Cheese sections

2. Egg tray

3. Adjustable door shelves

4. Shelter wire

5. Bottle shelves

6. Air grille

7. Crisper

8. Chrisper cover

9. Movable shelves

10. Indicator panel

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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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

• 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 -15°C to +43°C.

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

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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Installation

• 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!

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Installation

Reversing the doors

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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

• 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

• You can load maximum amount of food to

• Thawing frozen food in fridge

cause damage on the product.

open for a long time.

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.

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.

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

The ambient temperature of the room where you install the refrigerator should at least be -15°C. Operating your refrigerator under colder conditions than this is not recommended.

Inside of your refrigerator must be

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cleaned thoroughly.

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

4.2 Initial use

Before starting to use the product, check that

all preparations are made in accordance with the instructions in sections "Important instructions for safety and environment" and "Installation".

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

• Plug the refrigerator into the grounded wall outlet. When the door is opened the interior illumination will turn on.

• Run the refrigerator without putting any food for 6 hours and do not open its door unless certainly required.

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

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1- On/Off function

Press the On/Off button for 3 seconds to turn off or turn on the fridge.

2- 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 8,7,6,5,4,3,2 respectively.

3- Off Indicator

Off Indicator lits when the fridge is "Off" mode.

4- High Temperature Error / Warning Indicator

This light comes on during high temperature failures and error warnings.

5- Fridge Compartment Temperature Setting Indicator

Indicates the temperature set for the Fridge Compartment.

6- Vacation Indicator

This icon lits when the Vacation function is active.

7- Quick Fridge Indicator

This icon lits when the Quick Fridge function is active.

8 - Quick Fridge Function

When you press Quick Fridge button, the temperature of the compartment will be colder than the adjusted values. If you want to cool large amounts of fresh food, it is recommended to active this feature before putting the food into the fridge. Quick Fridge indicator will remain lit when the Quick Fridge function is enabled. To cancel this function press Quick Fridge button again. Quick Fridge indicator will turn off and return to its normal settings. If you do not cancel it, Quick Fridge will cancel itself automatically after 2 hours or when the fridge compartment reaches to the required temperature. This function is not recalled when power restores after a power failure.

9- Vacation Function

Press the Quick Fridge\Vacation button for 3 seconds to activate Vacation function.

"--" icon comes on when the function is active. Function is deactivated by pressing the same button for 3 seconds again or by pressing Fridge set button.

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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