GQN21235GBN - Refrigerator GRUNDIG - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Fridge-freezer
Brand	Grundig
Model	GQN21235GBN
Total Net Capacity	350 L
Refrigerator Net Capacity	250 L
Freezer Net Capacity	100 L
Energy Efficiency Class	A+
Annual Energy Consumption	260 kWh
Climate Class	SN-T
Noise Level	38 dB(A)
Dimensions (H x W x D)	185 x 60 x 65 cm
Net Weight	70 kg
Power Supply	220-240 V, 50 Hz
Refrigerant	R600a
Defrosting Type	Frost-free (No Frost)
Control Type	Electronic with LED display
Shelves Material	Safety glass
Door Alarm	Yes
Temperature Control	Separate fridge and freezer
Maintenance	Clean condenser coils annually; defrost as needed
Safety Features	Overheating protection, child lock
Spare Parts Availability	Contact Grundig service center
Warranty	2 years

Frequently Asked Questions - GQN21235GBN GRUNDIG

How do I adjust the temperature in my Grundig GQN21235GBN fridge?

Use the control panel on the front door. Press the Fridge or Freezer button to select the compartment, then use + or - to set the desired temperature. Recommended settings: fridge 4°C, freezer -18°C.

Why is my fridge not cooling properly?

Check if the door is sealed properly, the condenser coils are clean, and the temperature setting is correct. Also ensure the vents inside are not blocked by food. If problem persists, contact Grundig support.

How often should I defrost the freezer?

The GQN21235GBN features No Frost technology, so manual defrosting is rarely needed. However, if frost builds up (more than 5 mm), run a defrost cycle by following the manual instructions.

What does the door alarm mean?

The door alarm sounds if the fridge or freezer door is left open for more than 60 seconds. Close the door to stop the alarm. This prevents energy waste and food spoilage.

Can I change the door opening direction?

Yes, the door hinges can be reversed. Refer to the installation section of the manual for step-by-step instructions. Tools required: screwdriver, spanner.

What should I do if the fridge makes unusual noises?

Normal sounds include humming from the compressor, gurgling from refrigerant flow, and occasional clicks. If you hear loud banging or continuous high-pitched noise, check if the fridge is level or if objects are vibrating against it.

How do I clean the fridge interior?

Unplug the fridge. Remove all food and shelves. Wash interior with a mild detergent in warm water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Avoid abrasive cleaners. Clean door seals with a soft cloth.

What is the energy consumption of this model?

The annual energy consumption is approximately 260 kWh, based on standard test conditions. Actual usage depends on settings, ambient temperature, and usage patterns.

Where can I find spare parts?

Contact Grundig authorized service centers. Visit the Grundig website and enter your model number GQN21235GBN to find compatible parts like shelves, drawers, and filters.

How do I enable the child lock?

Press and hold the Child Lock button (usually marked with a lock icon) for 3 seconds until the indicator lights up. To disable, repeat the same step. This prevents accidental setting changes.

USER MANUAL GQN21235GBN GRUNDIG

GQN21235GBN

Contents

1- Safety Instructions 2

2. Your Freezer 8

2. Your Freezer 9

3. Installation 10

3.1 Right place for installation ... 10 3.2 Attaching the plastic wedges 10 3.3 Electrical connection ..... 10 3.4 *Adjusting the stands ..... 12 3.5 Water connection ..... 12 3.5.1 Before Installation ..... 13 3.6 Connecting the water hose to the refrigerator 13 3.7 Connecting the water line to the water supply ....13

4 Preparation 14

4.1 Things to be done for saving energy 14 4.2 Recommendations about the fresh food compartment ..... 15 4.3 Initial use....15

5. Operating the product 16

5.1 Indicator panel....16 5.2 Indicator panel....22 5.3 Freezing fresh food 25 5.4 Recommendations for preserving the frozen food .....26 5.5 Deep-freeze information .....26 5.6 Placing the food .....27 5.7 Door open warning 27 5.8 Crisper 27 5.9 Humidity-controlled crisper .27 (FreSHelf) 27 5.10 Egg tray 28 5.11 Movable Middle Section ..... 28 5.12 Cool Control Storage Compartment ......28 5.13 Blue light/ Vitamin Care Technology 29 5.15 Wine cellar compartment .. 30 5.16 Use of internal water dispenser and water dispenser at the door 32 5.17 Dispensing Water .....32 5.18 For using water dispenser . 33 33 5.19 Icematic 34 5.20 Icematic and ice storage container 34

6 Maintenance and cleaning 35

6.1 Avoiding bad odours...... 35 6.2 Protecting the plastic surfaces ....35

7. Troubleshooting 36

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 with effective service.

For this reason, we recommend that you carefully read the entire manual of your product before using it and keep it at hand for future reference.

The user manual will help you use the product in a fast and safe way.

It 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.

In addition, 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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1- Safety Instructions

• This section contains safety instructions that will help protect against risks of personal injury or property damage.
• Our company shall not be responsible for damages that may arise when these instructions are not followed.

Installation and

repair procedures must always be performed by the manufacturer, authorised service agent or a qualified person specified by the importer.

Only use original parts

and accessories.

Original spare parts will

be provided for 10 years, following the product purchasing date.

Do not repair or replace

any part of the product unless specified expressly in the user manual.

Do not make any

technical modifications to the product.

1.1 Intended Use

- This product is not suitable for commercial use and it must not be used out of its intended use.

This product is designed to be used in houses and indoor places.

For example:

- Personnel kitchens in stores, offices and other working environments,

• Farm houses,
• Areas used by customers at hotels, motels and other types of accommodation,

- Bed & breakfast type hotels, boardinghouses,

- Catering and similar non-retail applications.

This product should not be used outdoors with or without a tent above it such as boats, balconies or terraces. Do not expose the product to rain, snow, sun or wind.

There is the risk of fire!

1.2 - Safety for children, vulnerable persons and pets

• This product can be used by children at and above 8 years old and by persons with limited physical, sensory or mental capabilities or who lack experience and knowledge provided that they are supervised or trained on the safe use of the product and the risks it brings out.
• Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload refrigerating products.
• Electrical products are dangerous for children and pets. Children and pets must not play with, climb or enter the product.
• Cleaning and user maintenance should not be performed by children unless they are supervised by someone.
• Keep packaging materials away from children. There is the risk of injury and suffocation!
• Before disposing of the old or obsolete product:
• Unplug the product by gripping from the plug.
• Cut the power cable and remove it from the appliance together with its plug.
• Do not remove the shelves or drawers so that it is harder for children to enter the product.
• Remove the doors.
• Keep the product in a way that it will not tip over.
• Do not allow children to play with the old product.

- Never throw the product into fire for disposal. There is the risk of explosion!

- If there is a lock on the door of the product, the key should be kept out of the reach of children.

1.3 - Electrical safety

• The product must be unplugged during installation, maintenance, cleaning, repairing and moving procedures.
• If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by a qualified person specified by the manufacturer, authorised service agent or importer in order to avoid potential dangers.
• Do not squeeze the power cable under or behind the product. Do not place heavy objects on the power cable.

Power cable must not be bent excessively, pinched or get in contact with any heat source.

• Do not use extension cords, multi-sockets or adapters to operate the product.
• Portable multi-sockets or portable power sources can overheat and cause fire. Therefore, do not keep any multi-sockets behind or near the product.
• Plug must be easily accessible. If this is not possible, the electrical installation to which the product is connected must contain a device (such as a fuse, switch, circuit breaker, etc.) which conforms to the electrical regulations and disconnects all poles from the grid.
• Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.
• Remove the plug from the socket by gripping the plug and not the cable.

1.4 - Transportation safety

• Product is heavy; do not move it alone.
• Do not hold its door when moving the product.
• Pay attention not to damage the cooling system or the piping during transportation. If the piping is damaged, do not operate the product and call the authorised service agent.

1.5 - Installation safety

• Call the authorised service agent for installation of the product. To make the product ready for use, check the information in the user manual to make sure that the electricity and water installations are suitable. If they are not, call a qualified electrician and plumber to have the necessary arrangements made. Otherwise, there is the risk of electric shock, fire, problems with the product, or injury!
• Prior to installation, check if the product has any defects on it. If the product is damaged, do not have it installed.
• Place the product on a clean, flat and solid surface and balance it with adjustable feet. Otherwise, the product may tip over and cause injuries.
• The installation location must be dry and well ventilated. Do not place carpets, rugs or similar covers under the product. Insufficient ventilation causes the risk of fire!
• Do not cover or block the ventilation openings. Otherwise, power consumption increases and your product may get damaged.
• Product must not be connected to supply systems such as solar power supplies. Otherwise, your product may get damaged due to sudden voltage changes!
• The more refrigerant a refrigerator contains, the larger the installation location must be. If the installation location is too small, flammable

refrigerant and air mixture will accumulate in cases of refrigerant leakage in cooling system. The required space for each 8 gr of refrigerant is 1 m³ minimum. The amount of refrigerant in your product is indicated on the Type Label.

- Product must not be installed in places exposed to direct sunlight and it must be kept away from heat sources such as hobs, radiators, etc.

If it is inevitable to install the product close to a heat source, a suitable insulation plate must be used in between and the following minimum distances must be kept to the heat source:

• Minimum 30 cm away from heat sources such as hobs, ovens, heater units or stoves,
• Minimum 5 cm away from electric ovens.

- Protection class of your product is Type I. Plug the product in a grounded socket that conforms the voltage, current and frequency values stated on the type label of the product. The socket must be equipped with a 10 A – 16 A circuit breaker. Our company shall not be liable for any damages that will arise when the product is used without grounding and electrical connection in accordance with the local and national regulations.

• Product must not be plugged in during installation. Otherwise, there is the risk of electric shock and injury!
• Do not plug the product in sockets that are loose, dislocated, broken, dirty, greasy or bear the risk of getting in contact with water.
• Route the power cable and hoses (if any) of the product in a way that they do not cause risk of tripping over.
• Exposing the live parts or power cable to humidity may cause short circuit. Therefore, do not install the product in places such as garages or laundry rooms where humidity is high or water may splash. If the refrigerator gets wet with water, unplug it and call the authorised service agent.
• Never connect your refrigerator to energy saving devices. Such systems are harmful to your product.

1.6 Operational safety

• Never use chemical solvents on the product. There is a risk of explosion!
• If the product malfunctions, unplug it and do not operate until it is repaired by an authorized service agent. There is a risk of electric shock!
• Do not place flame sources (lit candles, cigarettes, etc.) on or close to the product.
• Do not climb on the product. There is a risk of falling and getting injured!
• Do not damage the pipes of the cooling system with sharp or penetrating objects. The refrigerant that might come out when the refrigerant pipes, pipe extensions, or surface coatings are punctured causes skin irritations and eye injuries.
• Unless recommended by the manufacturer, do not place or use electrical devices inside the refrigerator/deep freezer.

Be careful not to trap your hands or any other part of your body in the moving parts inside the refrigerator. Pay attention not to squeeze your fingers between the door and the refrigerator. Be careful when opening and closing the door, particularly if there are children around.

Never eat ice cream, ice cubes, or frozen food right after removing them from the refrigerator. There is a risk of frostbite!

When your hands are wet, do not touch the inner walls or metal parts of the freezer or the food stored therein. There is a risk of frostbite!

Do not place tins or bottles that contain carbonated drinks or freezable liquids in the freezer compartment. Tins and bottles may burst. There is a risk of injury and material damage!

Do not place or use flammable sprays, flammable materials, dry ice, chemical substances, or similar heat-sensitive materials near the refrigerator. There is a risk of fire and explosion!

Do not store explosive materials that contain flammable materials, such as aerosol cans, in your product.

Do not place containers filled with liquid onto the product. Splashing water on an electrical part may cause electric shock or the risk of fire.

This product is not intended for storing medicines, blood plasma, laboratory preparations, or similar medical substances and products subject to the Medical Products Directive.

- Using the product against its intended purpose may cause the products stored inside it to deteriorate or spoil.

• If your refrigerator is equipped with blue light, do not look at this light with optical tools. Do not stare at UV LED lamp directly for a long time. Ultraviolet light may cause eye strain.
• Do not overload the product. Objects in the refrigerator may fall down when the door is opened, causing injury or damage. Similar problems may arise if any object is placed onto the product.
• To avoid injuries, make sure that you have cleaned all the ice and water that may have fallen or splashed on the floor.
• Change the position of the shelves/bottle holders on the door of your refrigerator only when they are empty. There is the risk of injury!
• Do not place objects that can fall down/tip over onto the product. Such objects may fall down when the door is opened and cause injuries and/or material damage.
• Do not hit or exert excessive force on glass surfaces. Broken glass may cause injuries and/or material damage.
• Cooling system of your product contains R600a refrigerant: Type of the refrigerant used in the product is indicated on the type label. This refrigerant is flammable. Therefore, pay attention not to damage the cooling system or the piping while the product is in use. If the piping is damaged:
• Do not touch the product or the power cable,
• Keep away potential sources of fire that may cause the product to catch fire.
• Ventilate the area where the product is located. Do not use fans.
• Call the authorised service agent.

- If the product is damaged and you see refrigerant leak, please stay away from the refrigerant. Refrigerant may cause frostbite in case of skin contact.

For products with a Water Dispenser/Ice Machine

• Use only potable water. Do not fill the water tank with any liquids - such as fruit juice, milk, carbonated beverages or alcoholic drinks - that are not suitable for use in the water dispenser.
• There is the risk for health and safety!
• Do not allow children to play with the water dispenser or ice machine (Icematic) in order to prevent accidents or injuries.
• Do not insert your fingers or other objects into the water dispenser hole, water channel or ice machine container. There is the risk of injury or material damage!

1.7- Maintenance and cleaning safety

• Do not pull from the door handle if you need to move the product for cleaning purposes. The handle may break and cause injuries if you exert excessive force on it.
• Do not spray or pour water on or inside the product for cleaning purposes. There is the risk of fire and electric shock!
• Do not use sharp or abrasive tools when cleaning the product. Do not use household cleaning products, detergent, gas, gasoline, thinner, alcohol, varnish etc.
• Only use cleaning and maintenance products inside the product that are not harmful for food.
• Never use steam or steam assisted cleaners to clean or defrost the product. Steam gets into contact with the live parts in your refrigerator, causing short circuit or electric shock!
• Make sure that no water enters the electronic circuits or lighting elements of the product.
• Use a clean and dry cloth to wipe the foreign materials or dust on the pins of the plug. Do not use a wet or damp cloth to clean the plug. There is the risk of fire and electric shock!

1.8- HomeWhiz

- When you operate your product through the HomeWhiz application, you must observe the safety warnings even when you are away from the product. You must also follow the warnings in the application.

1.9- Lighting

- Call the authorized service when it is required to replace the LED/bulb used for lighting.

2. Your Freezer

1. Control and indicator panel
2. Butter & Cheese section
3. 70 mm moving door shelf
4. Fridge compartment glass shelf
5. Fridge compartment crisper
6. Gallon door shelf
7. Chiller compartment
8. Icebox drawer
9. Multizone compartment glass shelf/cooler
10. Freezer compartment drawers
11. Multizone Compartment's drawer
12. Water tank (Optional)

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.

2. Your Freezer

1. Control and indicator panel
2. Butter & Cheese section
3. 70 mm moving door shelf
4. Fridge compartment glass shelf
5. Fridge compartment crisper
6. Gallon door shelf
7. Chiller compartment
8. Icebox drawer
9. Multizone compartment glass shelf/cooler
10. Freezer compartment drawers
11. Multizone compartment drawer
12. Water tank

*Optional

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.

3. Installation

3.1 Right place for installation

Contact the Authorized Service for the product's installation. To ready the product for installation, see the information in the user guide and make sure the electric and water utilities are as required. If not, call an electrician and plumber to arrange the utilities as necessary.

	WARNING: The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any damage caused by the work carried out by unauthorized persons.
	WARNING: The product's power cable must be unplugged during installation. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injuries!
	WARNING: If the door span is too narrow for the product to pass, remove the door and turn the product sideways; if this does not work, contact the authorized service.

3.2 Attaching the plastic wedges

Plastic wedges are used to create the distance for the air circulation between the product and the rear wall.

1. To install the wedges, remove the screws on the product and use the screws supplied together with the wedges.

1. Insert the 2 plastic wedges onto the rear ventilation cover as illustrated in the figure.

3.3 Electrical connection

Connect the product to a grounded outlet protected by a fuse complying with the values on 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 local regulations.

• Electrical connection must comply with national regulations. - The power cable plug must be within easy reach after installation.

• The voltage and allowed fuse or breaker protection are specified on the Rating Plate affixed to the interior of the product. If the current value of the fuse or breaker in the house does not comply with the value on 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 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!

To adjust the doors vertically,

Loosen the fixing nut located at the bottom.

Rotate the adjusting nut according to the position of the door (clockwise/counter-clockwise).

Tighten the fixing nut to fix the position.

To adjust the doors horizontally, loosen the fixing nut located at the top.

Rotate the side adjusting nut according to the position of the door (clockwise/counter-clockwise).

Tighten the fixing nut at the top to fix the position.

3.4 *Adjusting the stands

If the product is not in a balanced position, adjust the front adjustable stands by rotating them right or left.

*If your product does not have a wine compartment or is not a glass door, the product does not have adjustable stands; it has fixed stands.

- Upper hinge group is fixed with 3 screws.

- The hinge cover is attached after the sockets are installed.

- Then the hinge cover is fixed with two screws.

3.5 Water connection

Depending on the model of the refrigerator, you can connect it either to a demijohn or water mains. First you must connect the water hose to the refrigerator.

	In cases where a demijohn is used, a separate pump must also be used.
	WARNING: Refrigerator and the pump, if any, must be unplugged during connection.
	Following parts may not be supplied with your product since they are not required when using a demijohn.

Check that the following parts have been delivered together with the product: External water filter. (If there is a demijohn connection, it is not necessary to use a water filter.)

3.5.1 Before Installation

Make sure that you have everything necessary to ensure proper installation before proceeding, including: Your product comes with an internal water filter for use inside the fridge. Part number of the filter is 4918450200 and you can use this part number when ordering replacement filters.

3.6 Connecting the water hose to the refrigerator

1. Slip the union (B) onto the water hose (A).
2. Push the water hose downwards firmly to slip it onto the water inlet valve (C).
3. Tighten the union (C) by hand to secure it onto the water inlet valve.

Normally, you are not required to tighten the union with a tool. However, you can use a spanner or pliers to tighten the union if there is a leakage.

3.7 Connecting the water line to the water supply

Connect the water line to a water supply valve. If a valve is not present or you are not sure, consult a qualified plumber.

4 Preparation

4.1 Things to be done for saving energy

Connecting your refrigerator to systems that save energy is dangerous as they may cause damage to the product.

• For a freestanding appliance, this refrigerating appliance is not intended to be used as a built-in appliance.
• 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 in the refrigerator 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 units, and stoves, and at least 5 cm away from electrical ovens.
• Pay attention to store your food in the refrigerator in closed containers.
• To be able to store maximum food in the freezer compartment of your refrigerator, the upper drawer has to be removed and placed on top of the glass shelf. Power consumption stated for your refrigerator has been determined after removing the icematic and the upper drawers to allow maximum loading. It is strongly recommended to use the lower drawers in the freezer and the multizone compartment while loading.
• Airflow should not be blocked by placing foods in front of the freezer and the multizone compartment fans. Foods should be loaded by leaving a minimum of 5 cm space in front of the protective fan grid.
• Thawing the frozen foods in the fridge compartment both saves energy and preserves the quality of the foods.
• Since hot and humid air will not directly penetrate into your product when the doors are not opened, your product will optimize itself in conditions sufficient to protect your food. In this energy-saving function, functions and components such as compressor, fan, heater, defrost, lighting, display, and so on will operate according to the needs to consume minimum energy while maintaining the freshness of your foodstuff.

The temperature of the room where your refrigerator is located should be at least 10°C / 50°F. Operating your refrigerator under cooler conditions is not recommended with regard to its efficiency.

The inside of your refrigerator must be cleaned thoroughly.

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

4.2 Recommendations about the fresh food compartment

• Make sure that the food does not touch the temperature sensor in the fresh food compartment. To allow the fresh food compartment to keep its ideal storage temperature, the sensor must not be hindered by food.
• Do not place hot foods or beverages inside the product.

4.3 Initial use

Before using the product, make sure that all preparations have been made in accordance with the instructions given in the "Important instructions regarding safety and environment" and "Installation" chapters.

• Clean the interior of the refrigerator as recommended in the "Maintenance and cleaning" section. Before you start the refrigerator, make sure that the interior is dry.
• Plug the refrigerator into a grounded socket. The interior illumination is lit when the door of the refrigerator is opened.
• Operate the refrigerator for 6 hours without placing any food in it and do not open its door unless it is necessary.

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.

5. Operating the product

5.1 Indicator panel

The touch-control indicator panel allows you to set the temperature and control other functions related to the product without opening the refrigerator door. Simply press the relevant buttons for function settings.

Figures in this user manual are schematic and may not match the product exactly. If certain parts are not included in the product you have purchased, they are valid for other models.

1. Quick cooling function indicator It turns on when the quick fridge function is activated.

2. Fridge compartment temperature indicator

The temperature of the fridge compartment is shown; it can be set to 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. 3. Fahrenheit indicator This is a Fahrenheit indicator. When the Fahrenheit indication is activated, the temperature set values are shown in Fahrenheit and the relevant icon turns on.

4. Key lock

Press the key lock button simultaneously for 3 seconds. The key lock symbol will light up and key lock mode will be activated. Buttons will not function if the key lock mode is active. Press the key lock button simultaneously for 3 seconds again. The key lock symbol will turn off and the key lock mode will be exited.

Press the key lock button if you want to prevent changing the temperature setting of the refrigerator.

5. Power failure/High temperature warning

This indicator illuminates during power failure, high temperature failures, and error warnings. During long-term power failures, the highest temperature value that the freezer compartment reaches will blink on the digital display. After checking the food located in the freezer compartment, press the alarm off button to clear the warning.

Please refer to the "solutions recommended for troubleshooting" section in your manual if you observe that this indicator is illuminated.

6. Filter reset icon

This icon turns on when the filter needs to be reset.

7. Temperature change cabin icon

Indicates the cabin whose temperature is to be changed. When the temperature change cabin icon starts flashing, it is understood that the relevant cabin has been selected.

8. Joker freezer icon

Hover over the Joker freezer icon using the FN button; the icon will start to flash. When you press the OK key, the Joker cabin freezer icon turns on and operates as a freezer.

9. Freezer compartment temperature indicator

The temperature of the freezer compartment is shown; it can be set to -18, -19, -20, -21, -22, -23, -24.

10. Quick freeze function indicator. It turns on when the quick freeze function is activated.

11. Fahrenheit indicator

It is a Fahrenheit indicator. When the Fahrenheit indication is activated, the temperature set values are shown in Fahrenheit and the relevant icon turns on.

12. Quick freeze function button

Press this button to activate or deactivate the quick freeze function. When you activate the function, the freezer compartment will be cooled to a temperature lower than the set value.

Use the quick freeze function when you want to quickly freeze the food placed in the freezer compartment. If you want to freeze large amounts of fresh food, activate this function before putting the food into the product.

If you do not cancel it, Quick Freeze will cancel itself automatically after 24 hours at the most or when the freezer compartment reaches the required temperature.

This function is not recalled when power restores after a power failure.

13. Filter reset

The filter is reset when the quick freeze button is pressed for 3 seconds. The filter reset icon goes off.

14. FN button

Using this key, you can switch between the functions that you want to select. Upon pressing this key, the icon, whose function is required to be activated or deactivated, and this icon's indicator starts flashing. The FN button gets deactivated if not pressed for 20 seconds. You need to press this button to change the functions again.

15. Celsius indicator

It is a Celsius indicator. When the Celsius indication is activated, the temperature set values are shown in Celsius and the relevant icon turns on.

16. OK button

After navigating the functions using the FN button, when the function is cancelled via the OK button, the relevant icon and the indicator flashes. When the function is activated, it remains on. The indicator continues to flash in order to show the icon it is on.

17. Temperature change cabin icon

Indicates the cabin whose temperature is to be changed. When the temperature change cabin icon starts flashing, it is understood that the relevant cabin has been selected.

18. Temperature change cabin icon

Indicates the cabin whose temperature is to be changed. When the temperature change cabin icon starts flashing, it is understood that the relevant cabin has been selected.

19. Set increasing button

Select the relevant cabin with the select button; the cabin icon representing the relevant cabin will start to flash. If you press the set increasing button during this process, the set value gets increased. If you keep pressing it in a loop, the set value returns to the beginning.

20. Temperature change cabin icon

Indicates the cabin whose temperature is to be changed. When the temperature change cabin icon starts flashing, it is understood that the relevant cabin has been selected.

21. Setting the Celsius and Fahrenheit indicator

Hover over this key using the FN key and select Fahrenheit and Celsius

via the OK key. When the relevant temperature type is selected, the Fahrenheit and Celsius indicator turns on.

22. Ice machine off icon

Press the FN key (until it reaches the ice icon and the lower line) to switch off the ice machine. The ice machine off icon and the ice machine function indicator start flashing when you hover over them, thus you can understand whether the ice machine will be turned on or off. When you press the OK button, the ice machine icon lights continuously and the indicator continues to flash during this process. If you do not press any button after 20 seconds, the icon and the indicator remain on. Thus, the ice machine is switched off. In order to switch on the ice machine again, hover over the icon and the indicator; thus, both the ice machine off icon and the indicator will start flashing. If you do not press any button within 20 seconds, the icon and the indicator will go off and thus the ice machine will be switched on again.

Indicates whether the icematic is on or off.

Water flow from water tank will stop when this function is selected. However, ice made previously can be taken from the icematic.

23. Eco fuzzy function icon

Press the FN key (until it reaches the letter e icon and the lower line) to activate the eco fuzzy. When you hover over the eco fuzzy icon and the eco fuzzy function indicator, they start flashing. Thus, you can understand whether the eco fuzzy function will be activated or deactivated. When you press the OK button, the eco fuzzy function icon lights continuously and the indicator continues to flash during this process. If you do not press any button after 20 seconds, the icon and the indicator remain on. Thus, the eco fuzzy function is activated. In order to cancel the eco fuzzy function, hover over the icon and the indicator again and press the OK key. Thus, both the eco fuzzy function icon and the indicator will start flashing. If you do not press any button within 20 seconds, the icon and the indicator will go off and the eco fuzzy function will be cancelled.

24. Vacation function icon

Press the FN key (until it reaches the umbrella icon and the lower line) to activate the vacation function. When you hover over the vacation function icon and the vacation function indicator, they start flashing. Thus, you can understand whether the vacation function will be activated or deactivated. When you press the OK button, the vacation function icon lights continuously and thus the vacation function is activated. The indicator continues to flash during this process. Press the OK key to cancel the vacation function. Thus, both the vacation function icon and the indicator will start flashing and the vacation function will be cancelled.

25. Joker fridge icon

When you select the joker fridge icon using the FN button and press the OK key, the joker cabin turns into a fridge cabin and operates as a cooler.

26. Celsius indicator

It is a Celsius indicator. When the Celsius indication is activated, the temperature set values are shown in Celsius and the relevant icon turns on.

27. Set decreasing function

Select the relevant cabin with the select button; the cabin icon representing the relevant cabin will start to flash. If you press the set decreasing button during this process, the set value gets decreased. If you keep pressing it in a loop, the set value returns to the beginning.

28. Temperature change cabin icon

Indicates the cabin whose temperature is to be changed. When the temperature change cabin icon starts flashing, it is understood that the relevant cabin has been selected.

29. Temperature change cabin icon

Indicates the cabin whose temperature is to be changed. When the temperature change cabin icon starts flashing, it is understood that the relevant cabin has been selected.

30. Key lock

Press key lock button simultaneously for 3 seconds. Key lock symbol will light up and key lock mode will be activated. Buttons will not function if the Key lock mode is active. Press key lock button simultaneously for 3 seconds again. Key lock symbol will turn off and the key lock mode will be exited.

Press the key lock button if you want to prevent changing of the temperature setting of the refrigerator.

31. Select button

Use this button to select the cabin whose temperature you want to change. Switch between the cabins by pressing this button. The selected cabin can be understood from the cabin icons (7,17,18,20,28,29). Whichever cabin icon is flashing, the cabin, whose temperature set value you want to change, is selected. Then, you can change the set value by pressing the cabin set value decreasing button (27) and the cabin set value increasing button (19). If you do not press the select button for 20 seconds, the cabin icons will go off. You need to press this key to select a cabin again.

32. Alarm off warning

In case of power failure/high temperature alarm, after checking the foods in the freezer compartment, press the alarm off button to clear the warning.

33. Quick cooling function button

The button has two functions. To activate or deactivate the quick cool function, press it briefly. The Quick Cool indicator will turn off and the product will return to its normal settings.

Use the quick cooling function when you want to quickly cool the food placed in the fridge compartment. If you want to cool large amounts of fresh food, activate this function before putting the food into the product.

If you do not cancel it, quick cooling will cancel itself automatically after 1 hour at the most or when the fridge compartment reaches the required temperature.

If you press the quick cooling button repeatedly with short intervals, the electronic circuit protection will be activated and the compressor will not start up immediately.

This function is not recalled when power restores after a power failure.

34.1 Joker temperature indicator

Temperature set values of the joker cabin are displayed.

34.2 Wine cooler compartment temperature indicator

Temperature set values of the wine cabin are displayed.

5.2 Indicator panel

The touch-control indicator panel allows you to set the temperature and control the other functions related to the product without opening the door of the refrigerator. Just press the relevant buttons for function settings.

1-On/Off function

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

2-Quick Fridge Function

When you press the Quick Fridge button, the temperature of the compartment will be colder than the adjusted values.

This function can be used for food placed in the fridge compartment and required to be cooled down rapidly.

If you want to cool large amounts of fresh food, it is recommended to activate this feature before putting the food into the fridge. The Quick Fridge indicator will remain lit when the Quick Fridge function is enabled. To cancel this function, press the Quick Fridge button again. The 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 the required temperature. This function is not recalled when power restores after a power failure.

3-Vacation Function

Press the Quick Fridge\Vacation button for 3 seconds to activate the Vacation function. The "--" icon comes on when the function is active. The function is deactivated by pressing the same button for 3 seconds again or by pressing the Fridge set button.

When vacation mode is activated, set values do not appear for the fresh food compartment. A line is shown on the segments of the fresh food display.

When vacation mode is activated, the temperature of the fresh food compartment is hotter than 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius), so please do not keep food in the fresh food compartment.

The temperature of the freezer is not affected.

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.

4-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 47, 45, 43, 41, 39, 37, 35, or 33°F respectively.

5-Off Indicator

The Off Indicator lights when the fridge is in "Off" mode.

6-Quick Fridge Indicator

This icon lights when the Quick Fridge function is active.

7-Fridge Compartment Temperature Setting Indicator

Indicates the temperature set for the Fridge Compartment.

8-Vacation Indicator

This icon lights when the Vacation function is active.

9-High Temperature Error / Warning Indicator

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

10-Freezer Compartment

Temperature Setting Indicator Indicates the temperature set for the Freezer Compartment.

11-Eco-Extra Indicator

Eco-Extra Indicator lights when the Eco Extra function is active.

12-Quick Freeze Indicator

This indicator lights when the Quick Freezer function is active.

13-Freezer Set Function

This function allows you to make the freezer compartment temperature setting. Press this button to set the temperature of the freezer compartment to 0, -2, -4, -6, -8, -10 and -12 respectively.

14-Quick Freeze Function

Quick Freeze indicator turns on when the Quick Freeze function is on. To cancel this function press Quick Freeze button again. Quick Freeze indicator will turn off and return to its normal settings. If you do not cancel it, Quick Freeze will cancel itself automatically after 4 hours or when the freezer compartment reaches the required temperature.

If you want to freeze large amounts of fresh food, press the Quick Freeze button before putting the food into the freezer compartment. If you press the Quick Freeze button repeatedly with short intervals, the electronic circuit protection will be activated immediately.

This function is not recalled when power restores after a power failure.

15-Eco-Extra (Special Economic Usage) Function

Press the Quick Freeze\Eco Extra button for 3 seconds to activate the Eco Extra Function. The refrigerator will start operating in the most economic mode at least 6 hours later, and the economic usage indicator will turn on when the function is active. Press the Quick Freeze button for 3 seconds again to deactivate the Eco Fuzzy Function.

16-Alarm Off

When the fridge door is opened for 2 minutes or when there is a sensor failure, a sound alarm turns on. The alarm can be turned off by pressing the “Alarm Off” button.

Sensor failure alarm will not sound until power failure. If you close the door and then open it again, the “Door open alarm” will be activated again after 2 minutes.

17-Filter reset button (*optional)

The filter is reset when the alarm off button is pressed for 3 seconds. The filter reset icon goes off.

18-Ice machine off button (*optional)

The ice machine is activated or deactivated when the freezer set button is pressed for 3 seconds.

19. Filter reset icon (*optional)

This icon turns on when the filter needs to be reset.

20-Ice machine off icon (*optional)

This icon lights up when the ice machine is deactivated, and it turns off when the ice machine is activated.

5.3 Freezing fresh food

• In order to preserve the quality of the food, it should be frozen as quickly as possible when placed in the freezer compartment. Use the fast freezing feature for this purpose.
• You may store the food longer in the freezer compartment when you freeze them while they are fresh.
• Pack the food to be frozen and close the packing so that it would not allow entrance of air.
• Ensure that you pack your food before putting them in the freezer. Use freezer containers, foils and moisture-proof papers, plastic bags and other packing materials instead of traditional packing papers.
• 24 hours before freezing the fresh food, activate the "Quick Freeze Function". The fresh food packages should be placed in bottom drawers. After placing fresh food packages, activate the "Quick Freeze Function" again. When the freezer cabinet is set to quick function, the joker cabinet is also set to quick function automatically.
• Label each pack of food by adding the date before freezing. You may distinguish the freshness of each food pack in this way when you open your freezer each time. Store the food frozen before in the front side of the compartment to ensure that they are used first.
• Frozen food must be used immediately after they are thawed and they should not be re-frozen.
• Do not freeze too large quantities of food at one time.

Freezer Compartment Setting	Fridge Compartment Setting	Remarks
-18°C 4°C		This is the normal recommended setting.
-20, -22 or -24°C	4°C	These settings are recommended when the ambient temperature exceeds 30°C.
Quick Freeze 4°C		Use when you wish to freeze your food in a short time. Your product will return to its previous mode when the process is over.
-18°C or colder	2°C	Use these settings if you think that your fridge compartment is not cold enough because of the hot ambient conditions or frequent opening and closing of the door.

5.4 Recommendations for preserving the frozen food

• The compartment shall be set to -18°C at least.
• Put packages in the freezer as quickly as possible after purchase without allowing them to thaw.
• Check whether the "Use By" and "Best Before" dates on the packaging are expired or not before freezing it.
• Ensure that the package of the food is not damaged.

5.5 Deep-freeze information

According to IEC 62552 standards, the product shall freeze at least 4.5 kg of food at 25°C ambient temperature to -18°C or lower within 24 hours for every 100 litres of freezer volume.

It is possible to preserve the food for a long time only at -18°C or lower temperatures.

You can keep the freshness of food for many months (at -18°C or lower temperatures in the deep freeze).

Foods to be frozen should not be allowed to come in contact with the previously frozen items to prevent them from getting thawed partially. Boil the vegetables and drain their water in order to store vegetables for a longer time as frozen. After draining their water, put them in air-proof packages and place them inside the freezer. Food such as bananas, tomatoes, lettuce, celery, boiled eggs, potatoes are not suitable for freezing. When these foods are frozen, only their nutritional value and taste shall be affected negatively. They shall not be spoiled so that they would create a risk for human health.

5.6 Placing the food

Freezer compartment shelves	Various frozen food such as meat, fish, ice cream, vegetables and etc.
Refrigerator compartment shelves	Food in pans, covered plates and closed containers, eggs (in closed container)
Door shelves of fridge compartment	Small and packaged food or beverage
Crisper	Vegetables and fruits
Fresh zone compartment	Delicatessen (breakfast food, meat products that shall be consumed in a short time)

5.7 Door open warning

(This feature is optional)

An audio warning signal will be given when the door of your product is left open for 1 minute. This warning will be muted when the door is closed or any of the display buttons (if any) are pressed.

5.8 Crisper

Crisper of the refrigerator is designed specially to keep the vegetables fresh without losing their humidity. For this purpose, cool air circulation is intensified around the crisper in general. Remove the door shelves that stand against the crisper before removing the crisper.

5.9 Humidity-controlled crisper

(FreSHelf)

(This feature is optional)

Humidity rates of fruits and vegetables are kept under control thanks to the humidity-controlled crisper, ensuring that the food stays fresh for a longer period. We recommend that you place leafy vegetables such as lettuce and spinach, as well as vegetables sensitive to humidity loss, as horizontally as possible when putting them in the crisper; not in a vertical position on their roots.

When replacing the vegetables, their specific weights should be taken into consideration. Heavy and hard vegetables must be placed at the bottom of the crisper, while light and soft vegetables should be placed on the upper part.

Never leave the vegetables in their plastic bags in the crisper. If they are left in their plastic bags, this will cause them to rot in a short time. If you prefer not to have the vegetables come into contact with other vegetables for hygienic reasons, use perforated paper or a similar material instead of plastic bags.

Do not place pears, apricots, peaches, etc., especially those fruits that generate large amounts of ethylene, in the same crisper with other fruits and vegetables. The ethylene gas emitted by these fruits causes other fruits to ripen sooner and to rot in a shorter span of time.

5.10 Egg tray

You can install the egg holder on the desired door or body shelf. Never keep the egg holder in the freezer compartment.

5.11 Movable Middle Section

The movable middle section is intended to prevent the cold air inside your refrigerator from escaping outside. 1- Sealing is provided when the gaskets on the door press on the surface of the movable middle section while the fridge compartment doors are closed.

2- Another reason your refrigerator is equipped with a movable middle section is that it increases the net volume of the fridge compartment. Standard middle sections occupy some non-usable volume in the refrigerator.

3- The movable middle section is closed when the left door of the fridge compartment is opened.

4- It must not be opened manually. It moves under the guidance of the plastic part on the body while the door is closed.

5.12 Cool Control Storage Compartment

The Cool Control Storage Compartment of your refrigerator may be used in any desired mode by adjusting it to fridge (2/4/6/8 °C) or freezer (-18/-20/-22/-24) temperatures. You can keep the compartment at the desired temperature with the Cool Control Storage Compartment's Temperature Setting Button. The temperature of the Cool Control Storage

Compartment may be set to 0 and 10 degrees in addition to the fridge compartment temperatures, and to -6 degrees in addition to the freezer compartment temperatures. 0 degrees is used to store deli products longer, and -6 degrees is used to keep meats up to 2 weeks in an easily sliceable condition.

The feature of switching to a Fridge or Freezer compartment is provided by a cooling element located in the closed section (Compressor Compartment) behind the refrigerator. During operation of this element, sounds similar to the sound of seconds heard from an analogue clock may be heard. This is normal and is not a fault cause.

5.13 Blue light/ Vitamin Care Technology

*May not be available in all models

For the blue light,

Fruits and vegetables stored in the crispers that are illuminated with a blue light continue their photosynthesis by means of the wavelength effect of blue light and thus preserve their vitamin C content longer.

For VitaminCare+,

Fruits and vegetables stored in crispers illuminated with the VitaminCare+ technology preserve their vitamin A and C content for a longer time thanks to the blue, green, red lights and dark cycles, which simulate a day cycle.

With this technology, you can keep your fruits & vegetables tasty & healthy longer which helps you to minimize food waste at home.

If you open the door of the refrigerator during the dark period of the VitaminCare+ technology, the refrigerator will automatically detect this and enable the blue, green or red light to illuminate the crisper for your convenience. After you have closed the door of the refrigerator, the dark period will continue, representing the night time in a day cycle.

5.14 Odour filter

Odour filter in the air duct of the fridge compartment prevents build-up of unpleasant odours in the refrigerator.

5.15 Wine cellar compartment

(This feature is optional)

1 - Fill your cellar compartment

Wine cellar was built to contain up to 28 front bottles + 3 bottles accessible using a telescopic rack. These maximum quantities declared are given for information purpose only and correspond to tests carried out with a “Bordelaise 75cl” standard bottle.

2- Suggested optimum service temperatures

Our advice: If you mix different types of wines, choose a 12 ° Celsius setting just like in a real cellar. For white wines, which are to be served between 6 and 10 °, think of putting your bottles in the refrigerator 1/2 hour before serving, the refrigerator will be able to maintain the bottles at the preferred temperature. As regards red wines, they will heat up slowly at room temperature when serving.

- 16 - 17°C

- Fine Bordeaux wines - Red

15 -16°C Fine Burgundy wines- Red

14 -16°C Grand crus (great growth) of dry white wines

11 -12°C Light, fruity and young red wines

10 -12°C Provence rosé wines, French wines

10 -12°C Dry white wines and red country wines

8 - 10°C White country wines 7 - 8°C Champagnes 6-°C Sweet white wines

3- Suggestions relating to the opening of a wine bottle before tasting:

White wines About 10 minutes before serving

Young red wines About 10 minutes before serving

Thick and mature red wines About 30 to 60 minutes before serving

4- How long can an open bottle be preserved?

Unfinished bottles of wine must be properly corked and can be preserved in a cold, dry place for the following periods:

White wines | Red wines

75% full bottle: 3 to 5 days | 4 to 7 days

50% full bottle: 2 to 3 days | 3 to 5 days

Less than 50%: 1 day | 2 days

5.16 Use of internal water dispenser and water dispenser at the door

(in some models)

After connecting the refrigerator to a water source or replacing the water filter, flush the water system. Use a sturdy container to depress and hold the water dispenser lever for 5 seconds, then release it for 5 seconds. Repeat until water begins to flow. Once water begins to flow, continue depressing and releasing the dispenser paddle (5 seconds on, 5 seconds off) until a total of 4 gallons (15 L) has been dispensed. This will flush air from the filter and water dispensing system, and prepare the water filter for use. Additional flushing may be required in some households. As air is cleared from the system, water may spurt out of the dispenser.

Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to cool down and chill water. Dispense enough water every week to maintain a fresh supply.

After 5 minutes of continuous dispensing, the dispenser will stop dispensing water to avoid flooding. To continue dispensing, press the dispenser paddle again.

Water dispenser at the door (in some models)

5.17 Dispensing Water

Hold a container under the dispenser spout while pressing the dispenser pad.

Release the dispenser pad to stop dispensing.

	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.

During initial use, you will have to wait approximately 24 hours for the water to cool down. Take out the glass a little while after you pull the trigger.

Built-in water dispenser (in some models)

5.18 For using water dispenser

Before using your fridge for the first time and after replacing your water filter, the water dispenser may drip drops of water. To prevent water dripping or leaking from the dispenser, please bleed the air from the system by dispensing 7-0 gallons (about 2 liters) of water through the water dispenser before the first use and every time after you change the water filter. This will remove any air trapped in the system and stop the water dispenser from leaking. Checking coupler position and the straightness of the water line at the back of the unit will be required if there's an obstruction in water flow.

If your water dispenser is leaking just a few drops of water after you have dispensed some water, this is normal.

5.19 Icematic

(in some models)

Ice cubes in the ice drawer may stick to each other and become a bulk due to hot and humid air in approximately 15 days. This is normal. If you cannot break the bulk apart, you can empty the ice container and make ice again.

It is recommended to change the water in the water tank if it remains in the water tank for more than 3-7 weeks.

Strange noises you hear from the refrigerator at 120-minute intervals are the sounds of ice-making and pouring. This is normal.

If you do not want to make ice, press the Ice off icon to stop the icematic to save energy and prolong the service life of your refrigerator.

It is normal that a few drops of water drop from the dispenser after you have taken water.

5.20 Icematic and ice storage container

(in some models) Using the Icematic

Fill the Icematic with water and place it into its seat. Your ice will be ready approximately in two hours. Do not remove the Icematic from its seating to take ice.

Turn the knobs on the ice reservoirs clockwise by 90 degrees.

Ice cubes in the reservoirs will fall down into the ice storage container below.

You may take out the ice storage container and serve the ice cubes. If you wish, you may keep the ice cubes in the ice storage container.

Ice storage container

The ice storage container is only intended for accumulating ice cubes. Do not put water in it. Otherwise, it will break.

6 Maintenance and cleaning

Cleaning your fridge at regular intervals will extend the service life of the product.

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 bicarbonate in half a litre of water. Soak a cloth with the solution and wring it thoroughly. Wipe the interior of the refrigerator with this cloth and then dry thoroughly.
• Make sure that no water enters the lamp housing and other electrical items.
• If you will not use the refrigerator 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 their 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 containing 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 refrigerators. However, inappropriate food preserving conditions and not cleaning the inner surface of the refrigerator as required can bring forth the problem of odour. Pay attention to the following to avoid this problem:

- Keeping the refrigerator clean is important. Food residuals, stains, etc. can cause odour. Therefore, clean the refrigerator with bi-carbonate 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 food that have passed best before dates and spoiled in the refrigerator.

6.2 Protecting the plastic surfaces

Do not put liquid oils or oil-cooked meals in your refrigerator in unsealed containers as they damage the plastic surfaces of the refrigerator. 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

Check this list before contacting the service. Doing so will save you time and money. This list includes frequent complaints that are not related to faulty workmanship or materials. Certain features mentioned herein may not apply to your product.

The refrigerator is not working.

• The power plug is not fully settled. Plug it in to settle completely into the socket.
• The fuse connected to the socket powering the product or the main fuse is blown. >>> Check the fuses.

Condensation on the side wall of the cooler compartment (MULTI ZONE, COOL, CONTROL and FLEXI ZONE).

• The door is opened too frequently >>> Take care not to open the product's door too frequently.
• The environment is too humid. Do not install the product in humid environments.
• Foods containing liquids are kept in unsealed holders. >>> Keep the foods containing liquids in sealed holders.
• The product's door is left open. >>> Do not keep the product's door open for long periods.
• The thermostat is set to too low temperature. >>> Set the thermostat to appropriate temperature.

Compressor is not working.

- In case of sudden power failure or pulling the power plug off and putting back on, the gas pressure in the product's cooling system is not balanced, which triggers the compressor thermic safeguard.

The product will restart after approximately 6 minutes. If the product does not restart after this period, contact the service.

• Defrosting is active. >>> This is normal for a fully-automatic defrosting product. The defrosting is carried out periodically.
• The product is not plugged in. >>> Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
• The temperature setting is incorrect. >>> Select the appropriate temperature setting.
• The power is out. >>> The product will continue to operate normally once the power is restored.

The refrigerator's operating noise is increasing while in use.

- The product's operating performance may vary depending on the ambient temperature variations. This is normal and not a malfunction.

The refrigerator runs too often or for too long.

• The new product may be larger than the previous one. Larger products will run for longer periods.
• The room temperature may be high. >>> The product will normally run for long periods in higher room temperature.
• The product may have been recently plugged in or a new food item is placed inside. >>> The product will take longer to reach the set temperature when recently plugged in or a new food item is placed inside. This is normal.
• Large quantities of hot food may have been recently placed into the product. >>> Do not place hot food into the product.
• The doors were opened frequently or kept open for long periods. >>> The warm air moving inside will cause the product to run longer. Do not open the doors too frequently.
• The freezer or cooler door may be ajar. >>> Check that the doors are fully closed.
• The product may be set to temperature too low. >>> Set the temperature to a higher degree and wait for the product to reach the adjusted temperature.
• The cooler or freezer door washer may be dirty, worn out, broken or not properly settled. >>> Clean or replace the washer. Damaged / torn door washer will cause the product to run for longer periods to preserve the current temperature.

The freezer temperature is very low, but the cooler temperature is adequate.

- The freezer compartment temperature is set to a very low degree. >>> Set the freezer compartment temperature to a higher degree and check again.

The cooler temperature is very low, but the freezer temperature is adequate.

- The cooler compartment temperature is set to a very low degree. >>> Set the freezer compartment temperature to a higher degree and check again.

The food items kept in cooler compartment drawers are frozen.

- The cooler compartment temperature is set to a very low degree. >>> Set the freezer compartment temperature to a higher degree and check again.

The temperature in the cooler or the freezer is too high.

• The cooler compartment temperature is set to a very high degree. >>> Temperature setting of the cooler compartment has an effect on the temperature in the freezer compartment. Wait until the temperature of relevant parts reach the sufficient level by changing the temperature of cooler or freezer compartments.

- The doors were opened frequently or kept open for long periods. >>> Do not open the doors too frequently.

- The door may be ajar. >>> Fully close the door.

- The product may have been recently plugged in or a new food item is placed inside. >>> This is normal. The product will take longer to reach the set temperature when recently plugged in or a new food item is placed inside.

- Large quantities of hot food may have been recently placed into the product. >>> Do not place hot food into the product.

Shaking or noise.

• The ground is not level or durable. >>> If the product is shaking when moved slowly, adjust the stands to balance the product. Also make sure the ground is sufficiently durable to bear the product.
• Any items placed on the product may cause noise. >>> Remove any items placed on the product.

The product is making noise of liquid flowing, spraying etc.

- The product's operating principles involve liquid and gas flows. >>> This is normal and not a malfunction.

There is sound of wind blowing coming from the product.

- The product uses a fan for the cooling process. This is normal and not a malfunction.

There is condensation on the product's internal walls.

• Hot or humid weather will increase icing and condensation. This is normal and not a malfunction.
• The doors were opened frequently or kept open for long periods. >>> Do not open the doors too frequently; if open, close the door.
• The door may be ajar. >>> Fully close the door.

There is condensation on the product's exterior or between the doors.

- The ambient weather may be humid, this is quite normal in humid weather. >>> The condensation will dissipate when the humidity is reduced.

The interior smells bad.

• The product is not cleaned regularly. >>> Clean the interior regularly using sponge, warm water and carbonated water.
• Certain holders and packaging materials may cause odour. >>> Use holders and packaging materials without free of odour.
• The foods were placed in unsealed holders. >>> Keep the foods in sealed holders. Micro-organisms may spread out of unsealed food items and cause malodour. Remove any expired or spoilt foods from the product.

The door is not closing.

- Food packages may be blocking the door. >>> Relocate any items blocking the doors.

• The product is not standing in full upright position on the ground. Adjust the stands to balance the product.
• The ground is not level or durable. >>> Make sure the ground is level and sufficiently durable to bear the product.

The vegetable bin is jammed.

- The food items may be in contact with the upper section of the drawer. >>> Reorganize the food items in the drawer.

If The Surface Of The Product Is Hot.

- High temperatures may be observed between the two doors, on the side panels and at the rear grill while the product is operating. This is normal and does not require service maintenance! Be careful when touching these areas.

WARNING:

If the problem persists after following the instructions in this section, contact your vendor or an Authorised Service. Do not try to repair the product.

DISCLAIMER / WARNING

Some (simple) failures can be adequately handled by the end-user without any safety issue or unsafe use arising, provided that they are carried out within the limits and in accordance with the following instructions (see the “Self-Repair” section).

Therefore, unless otherwise authorized in the “Self-Repair” section below, repairs shall be addressed to registered professional repairers in order to avoid safety issues. A registered professional repairer is a professional repairer that has been granted access to the instructions and spare parts list of this product by the manufacturer according to the methods described in legislative acts pursuant to Directive 2009/125/EC.

However, only the service agent (i.e. authorized professional repairers) that you can reach through the phone number given in the user manual/warranty card or through your authorized dealer may provide service under the guarantee terms. Therefore, please be advised that repairs by professional repairers (who are not authorized by Grundig) shall void the guarantee.

Self-Repair

Self-repair can be done by the end-user with regard to the following spare parts: door handles, door hinges, trays, baskets and door gaskets (an updated list is also available in support.grundig.com as of 1st March 2021).

Moreover, to ensure product safety and to prevent risk of serious injury, the mentioned self-repair shall be done following the instructions in the user manual for self-repair or which are available in support.grundig.com. For your safety, unplug the product before attempting any self-repair.

Repair and repair attempts by end-users for parts not included in such list and/or not following the instructions in the user manuals for self-repair or which are available in support.grundig.com, might give rise to safety issues not attributable to Grundig, and will void the warranty of the product.

Therefore, it is highly recommended that end-users refrain from the attempt to carry out repairs falling outside the mentioned list of spare parts, contacting in such cases authorized professional repairers or registered professional repairers. On the contrary, such attempts by end-users may cause safety issues and damage the product and subsequently cause fire, flood, electrocution and serious personal injury to occur.

By way of example, but not limited to, the following repairs must be addressed to authorized professional repairers or registered professional repairers: compressor, cooling circuit, main board, inverter board, display board, etc.

The manufacturer/seller cannot be held liable in any case where end-users do not comply with the above.

The spare part availability of the refrigerator that you purchased is 10 years.

During this period, original spare parts will be available to operate the refrigerator properly.

The minimum duration of guarantee of the refrigerator that you purchased is 24 months.

This product is equipped with a lighting source of the "G" energy class.

The lighting source in this product shall only be replaced by professional repairers.

4 Preparation

5.11 Egg tray

5.18 Water dispensing

GQN21235GBN

- Bed and breakfast type hotels, guesthouses,

3.5 Water connection

4.3 First use

3.3 *Adjusting the stands

3.4 Connecting the power supply

3.6 Connecting the water supply hose to the refrigerator

1. Slide the coupling (B) onto the water supply hose (A).
2. Press the water supply hose firmly downward so that it slides onto the water inlet valve (C).
3. Pull the coupling (C) by hand to secure it to the water inlet valve.

4.3 First use

5.18 Dispensing water

5.21 Icematic and ice storage container