Instruction Manual
69L Bar Fridge
/ GVA65R
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Important Safety Instructions
Read this manual thoroughly before rst use, even if you are familiar with this type
of product. We have provided many important safety statements in this manual
concerning the use of this appliance.
Always read and observe all safety statements. They reduce the risk of re, electric
shock and injury when correctly adhered to.
Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference, along with the completed
warranty card, purchase receipt and carton.
If applicable, pass these instructions on to the next owner of the appliance.
Pay particular attention to safety messages that follow this safety
alert symbol or the words DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION. These
words are used to alert you to a potential hazard that can seriously
injure you and others.
The instructions will tell you how to reduce the chance of injury
and let you know what can happen if the instructions
are not followed.
DANGER means that failure to read this safety statement may result in severe
personal injury.
WARNING means that failure to read this safety statement may result in extensive
product damage or serious personal injury.
CAUTION means that failure to read this safety statement may result in minor or
moderate personal injury, property or equipment damage.
CAUTION:
Flammable Gas
This symbol alerts you to take care as the appliance contains a
ammable refrigerant. Do not expose to high heat, sparks and
open ames.
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Important Safety Instructions
Installation
• Heavy: This appliance is heavy, take care when moving it. To avoid back or other
injury, consider a two person lift or mechanical aid when installing it.
• Moisture: Install the appliance in an indoor area protected from wind, rain, water
spray or drips.
• Heat: Do not install it next to an oven, grill or other source of high heat.
• Ventilation: To ensure proper ventilation for your appliance, the front of the
unit must be completely unobstructed. Keep any ventilation openings clear of
obstructions. Choose a well ventilated area with temperatures above 16˚C and
below 32˚C.
• Refrigerant circuit: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• Level: Install the appliance level in order to ensure it works properly.
• Pipes: Make certain that the pipes are not pinched, kinked or damaged during
installations. Check for leaks after connection.
Electrical safety
• Voltage: Make sure your outlet voltage and circuit frequency correspond to the
voltage stated on the appliance rating label. Plug the bar fridge into a 220-240V,
50Hz, 3-prong, power outlet with a 15A fuse at the mains. The outlet must be
properly earthed to the ground.
• Separate circuit: Do not use an adaptor; do not use an extension cord. We recommend you connect the appliance to a separate circuit serving only this appliance.
This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading the house wiring circuits that could cause a re hazard from overheating. Use a power point that
cannot easily be turned o accidentally.
• Power cord: Do not kink or damage the power cord; do not leave it exposed or
dangling. Secure it at the back so no one steps on or places anything on the cord
or against it. Never unplug the unit by pulling the power cord. Always grip the
plug rmly and pull straight out from the power point.
• Damaged cord: Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along
its length or at either end. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer or its service agent. Contact the after sales support line to have
it replaced.
• Electrical work: If the installation of this appliance requires any electrical work,
make sure it is carried out by a qualied electrician.
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Important Safety Instructions
Usage conditions and restrictions
• Indoor domestic use only: This appliance is intended for indoor household use
only. It is not suitable for commercial, industrial or outdoor use.
• Intended purpose: Do not use this appliance for anything other than its intended
purpose, and only use it as described in this manual. Do not attempt to alter or
modify this appliance in any way.
• Electrical type appliances: Do not use any electrical type appliances inside
the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are specically
recommended in this manual.
• Usage restrictions: The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety.
• Children: Supervise children to ensure they do not play with the appliance. Never
allow children crawl inside the appliance.
Cleaning and maintenance
• Disconnect: Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before cleaning or
servicing. Failure to do so can result in electrical shock, injury or death. Do not
connect or disconnect the electric plug when your hands are wet.
• Flames: Never clean this appliance with ammable uids.
• Flammable substances: Do not store or use petrol or other ammable vapors or
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. The fumes can create a re
hazard or explosion.
• Solvents: Do not use solvent based cleaning agents or abrasives on the interior.
These cleaners may damage or discolour the interior.
• Defrosting aids: Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate
the defrosting process. Never use a sharp or metal instrument to remove frost as
it may damage the cooling system and will void the warranty. We recommend
using a plastic scraper.
• Service: Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of the appliance unless
it is specically recommended in this manual. Refer all other servicing to a
qualied technician, or contact our after sales support line for advice on repair or
replacement.
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• Unpack the appliance but keep all packaging materials until you have made sure
your new appliance is undamaged and in good working order.
• Plastic wrapping can be a suocation hazard for babies and young children, so
ensure all packaging materials are out of their reach.
• Check to ensure you have all the parts listed, plus aninstruction manual, a
warranty stickers and a warranty certicate.
• Read this manual to familiarise yourself with all the parts. Pay particular attention
to the safety instructions on the previous pages.
• Unwind the cord to its full length and inspect it for damage. Do not use the
appliance if the appliance or its cord have been damaged. In such a case, contact
our after sales support line for advice.
• Make sure the appliance is disconnected from the power supply before cleaning
the interior surfaces with lukewarm water using a soft cloth to remove any dust
from transit and storage. Dry the appliance thoroughly.
• Your appliance has the capability of the door opening from the right or left side.
If your setup requires reversal of the door swing, follow the instructions on pages
10 to 11.
• Your new appliance is now ready for installation – see page 7 for installation
instructions.
Before First Use
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Parts
NOTE: Because of regular production improvements, the unit you purchased may dier
slightly from the above image.
1 Ice Tray
2 Temperature Control
3 Door Shelves
4 Magnetic Door Seal
5 Freezer Compartment
6 Drip Tray
7 Wire Shelves
8 Storage Space
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How to install
Install refrigerator in a convenient location away from extreme
heat and cold.
Allow sucient clearance between the refrigerator and side
wall so the door can open fully and to minimize noise. This
refrigerator is not designed for a recessed installation.
Leveling
Level the refrigerator so that it rests solidly on the oor without
rocking.
Keep away from heat or direct sun light
Place your refrigerator away from any heat
source and out of the direct sunlight.
High surrounding temperature will lower
cooling eciency and increase your
electricity bill.
Keep away from water and moisture
Place the refrigerator in an area with low
moisture. Splashing water or a high moisture
area may cause a short circuit or rusting.
Installation
Keep away from heat or direct sun
light
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Place your refrigerator away from any heat source
and out of the direct sunlight.
High surrounding temperature will lower cooling
efficicency and increase your electricity bill.
5cm
5cm
20cm
Do not try to service yourself.
Keep away from heat or direct sun
light
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Keep away from water and mo isture
Place your refrigerator away from any heat source
and out of the direct sunlight.
High surrounding temperature will lower cooling
efficicency and increase your electricity bill.
Place the refrigerator in an area with low moisture.
Splashing water or a high moisture area may
cause a short circuit or rusting.
5cm
5cm
20cm
If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by authorized person only.
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Operation
Before Use
1. Wipe the inside of the refrigerator to ensure it is completely clean.
2. Allow to stand for 2 hours.
3. Plug the power cord into an outlet.
4. There may be a smell of plastic when you initially open the door. This is not unusual.
5. Set the temperature control dial to“Coldest”and run for 2-3 hours before placing any
food in the refrigerator. Only place food in when the refrigerator has cooled suciently.
Temperature Control
You can control the inside temperature by turning the
thermostat dial. Turning towards “Coldest” mean greater cooling
power, turning towards “OFF” mean less cooling power. To make
ice cubes in the freezer compartment, set the dial to “Coldest”.
The dial does not have to be set exactly at the end,but can be
any place in between.
How to make ice cubes
1. Fill tray 3/4 full with water to allow expansion during freezing.
2. Place the ice tray in the freezer.
How to take the ice cubes out
When the ice is made , grasp each end of the ice tray and twist it gently.
How To Operate
4. Set th e tempera tur e cont rol dial t o“Co ldes t”and
run for 2 -3 hours be fore plac ing any foo d in the
refri gerator. O nly place f ood i n when t he
refri gerator h as cooled s uffici ently.
OFF
COOL
COL DEST
Temperature control
You ca n con trol th e ins ide t emper atu re by tur nin g
the th erm ostat d ial . Turn ing tow ard s “Cold est ”
mean g rea ter coo lin g pow er, turn ing t owa rds
“OFF ” mea n less co oli ing p ower. To mak e ice
cube s in th e freez er co mpa rtmen t, se t the dia l to
“Col des t”. The d ial doe s not h ave t o be set ex act ly
at the e nd, but can b e any p lac e in betw een .
refrigerator. Only place food in when the
refrigerator has cooled sufficiently.
Temperature control
You can control the inside temperature by turning
the thermostat dial. Turning towards “Coldest”
mean greater cooling power, turning towards
“OFF” mean less cooliing power. To make ice
cubes in the freezer compartment, set the dial to
“Coldest”. The dial does not have to be set exactly
at the end,but can be any place in between.
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Maintenance
Please clean your refrigerator regularly to keep food fresh and safe.
How to defrost
To maintain the most ecient operation of the refrigerator with the minimum electrical
energy consumption,defrost the freezer compartment when the frost is about 5 mm (1/4
inch)thick.
Set the temperature control to o. Drain pan must be placed directly beneath the freezer to
contain melting water. Keep the door open to speed up defrosting. Empty water from the
drain pan as required.
How to store food properly
1. Allow warm food to cool before storing in the refrigerator to prevent the eect of odor
on other foods.
2. Maintain space between food to allow cold air to circulate suciently inside the
refrigerator.
3. Do not refreeze food once defrosted completely.
4. For longer periods of storage,a label with the food name and date of purchase can be
useful.
5. Do not store food for longer than the recommended time.
Recommended period of refrigeration
For the best taste please refer to the following recommended refrigeration period table.
Beef 2-3 days
Pork 3-4 days
Poultry 1-2 days
Fish 2-3 days
Ham, Sausage 3-4 days
Bean curd 1 day
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CAUTION: To avoid personal injury to yourself and/or property, we recommend someone
assist you during the door reversal process.
Changing the Reversible Door
Your refrigerator is built with a reversible door. You have
the choice of either opening it from the left or the right
side. In order to reserve the opening direction of your
door, please follow these simple instructions:
1. Remove the hinge cover on the right top of the
cabinet.
2. Remove the two screws (using a ratchet tool with a
7/16” socket) that hold the top hinge to the cabinet.
Keep these screws for later use.
3. Lift the top hinge straight up to free the pin from the
socket on the top of the door.
4. Lift the door and place it on a padded surface to
prevent scratching it.
1. Screw 2. Door hinge cover 3. Screw 4. Door hinge pin 5. Plug 6. Plug 7. Bottom hinge
8. Bottom hinge pin 9. Screw 10. Adjustable Door
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5. Remove the plug buttons from the upper left holes as
illustrated and transfer them to the uncovered holes
at the right side. Be sure to press the plug buttons
rmly into the holes.
6. Lay the cabinet on its side down on the oor. Remove
the three screws that hold the bottom hinge to the
cabinet using a 7/16” socket. Keep these screws and
washer for later use.
7. Insert the bottom hinge at the left side using the two
screws previously removed in step 6. NOTE: Do not
tighten screws.
8. Stand the cabinet.
9. Replace the door making sure the bottom socket enters
the bottom hinge pin. Be sure washer is in place.
10. While holding the door in the closed position, secure the
top hinge at the left side using the two screws previously
removed at the beginning in step 2. Do not tighten the
screws until the top of the door is leveled with the top
cabinet.
11. Replace the hinge cover.
12. Replace plugs.
Tools Required:
- 7/16” socket-ratchet.
- Putty knife or thin-blade screwdriver.
Changing the Reversible Door
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Cleaning Instructions
Disconnect the power supply before cleaning the appliance.
Cleaners
Never use harsh, abrasive cleaners, heavy-duty cleaners, or solvents on any surface.
Do not use coarse or aggressive cleaning agents as you may damage the surface.
Clean the exterior with cloth.
Exterior
Wipe with damp, sudsy cloth, rinse and dry. For stubborn stains and for periodic waxing, use
silicon wax.
Freezer compartment
First defrost the freezer.
Do not scrape with any sharp tools. After defrosting is complete,wash with warm,sudsy
water.
Refrigerator section
Wash shelves, drawers and other removable parts with warm sudsy water,rinse and dry. Wash
interior with backing soda (3 tablespoons to one litre of water) or warm sudsy water.
Magnetic door seals
Wash with warm sudsy water.
The nishing touch
Replace all parts and reset the temperature control knob to the desired temperature.
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Power failure
If you know when the power will go out set the temperature control knobs at higher cooling
position 1-2 hour ahead.
Do not open doors frequently during the power failure.
Even with the unexpected power failure if you do not open the doors your refrigerator will
keep proper temperature for about 2-3 hours in refrigerator section and 1-2 hours in freezer
section.
Relocation of refrigerator
1. Disconnect the power cord.
2. Remove water from the drain pan.
3. Take food out of the refrigerator compartment.
4. Fasten the doors with tape while moving to prevent them from opening.
5. For safety, use 2 people to carry the refrigerator.
When not using refrigerator for a long time
1. Disconnect the power cord and clean the inside of the refrigerator.
2. Leave the doors open for 2-3 days to dry the inside of the refrigerator completely.
Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
Before you call for service please check the table below. Your problem could be easily
corrected. If you still need service please contact the store where you purchased or the
nearest service center.
When Check If...
Not cooling Check If power supply cord is unplugged.
Check If it is a power failure.
Check the circuit breaker.
Not enough cooling Check If temperature control knob is in the proper position.
Check If there is heat source nearby or direct sunlight.
Check If warm food was put in the refrigerator or the door
was opened too often.
Check If there is too much food in the refrigerator.
Noise Check If t he oor is level.
Check If too close to the wall.
Sweat on refrigerator During very humid weather,such as rainy season,there may
be sweat on a refrigerator cabinet. It is comparable to
the sweat on a glass of ice water. This is not a functional
problem with the refrigerator. Wipe it o with a dry towel.
Sweat inside of refrigerator Check If the door was opened too often or if the door was
left open.
Check If you put warm food in the refrigerator.
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Responsible Disposal
At the end of its working life, do not throw this appliance out with your household
rubbish. Electrical and electronic products contain substances that can have a detrimental
eect on the environment and human health if disposed of inappropriately. Observe any
local regulations regarding the disposal of electrical consumer goods and dispose of it
appropriately for recycling. Contact your local authorities for advice on recycling facilities in
your area.
The packing material is recyclable.
The following procedure is recommended:
• dispose of paper, card and carton in the relative containers;
• dispose of plastics in the relative containers.
• If you have no recycling bins in your area then you can put this material in the ordinary
bins and/or take it to the appropriate collection centers.
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