GTMU10130N - Fridge GRUNDIG - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL GTMU10130N GRUNDIG

1.1.2 For Products with a Water

3.1 Appropriate installation

location .......................................13

3.2 Electrical connection ........14

4.1 Things to be done for energy

6. Maintenance and cleaning 20

6.1 Avoiding bad odours..........20

6.2 Protecting the plastic

Please read this manual first! Dear Customer, We hope that your product, which has been produced in modern plants and checked under the most meticulous quality control procedures, will provide you an effective service For this, we recommend you to carefully read the entire manual of your product before using it and keep it at hand for future references. The user manual will help you use the product in a fast and safe way. Will help you use your appliance in a fast and safe way. Read the manual before installing and operating your product. Follow the instructions, especially those for safety. Keep the manual in an easily accessible place as you may need it later. Besides, read also the other documents provided with your product. Please note that this manual may be valid for other models as well. Symbols and their descriptions This instruction manual contains the following symbols:

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.

The model information as stored in the product data base can be reached by entering following website and searching for your model identifier (*) found on energy label. https://eprel.ec.europa.eu/6 1 Important Ins- tructions Regar- ding Safety and Environment This chapter contains safety information that will help you avoid the risk personal injury or property damage. Failure to follow these instructions shall render any product warranty void. Intended use

Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built- instructure, clear of obstruction.

Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer. This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as – staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; – farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments; – bed and breakfast type environments; – catering and similar non-retail applications. 1.1. General Safety

• Persons with physical, sensory or mental disabilities; persons who lack experience and information and children should not approach, enter or play with the product.

• Failure to follow the instructions and uncontrolled use of the product lead to dangerous results!

• Unplug the product if you encounter a failure during use.

• If the product malfunctions, it must not be operated until repaired by the authorised service provider. Risk of electric shock!

• Plug the product into a grounded socket protected by a fuse that corresponds to the value on its nameplate. Have a qualified electrician ground the product. Our company cannot be held responsible for damages resulting from the failure to use the product with a grounded socket pursuant to local regulations.7

• Unplug the product when not in use.

• Never wash the product by spreading or pouring water onto it! Risk of electric shock!

• Never touch the plug with wet hands!

• Never unplug the product by pulling the cable. Always pull the plug by holding the socket.

• Do not plug the refrigerator if the wall socket is loose.

• Never connect your refrigerator to energy saving devices. Such systems are harmful to your product.

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

• Always have the Authorised Service Provider install the product and establish its electrical connections. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damages caused by procedures performed by unauthorised persons.

• Do not eat cone ice cream or ice cubes immediately after you take them out of the freezer compartment! This may cause frostbite in your mouth!

• Do not touch frozen food with wet hands! They may stick to your hand!

• Do not put bottled or canned liquid beverages in the freezer compartment. They may burst!

• Never use steam or steam cleaners to clean or defrost the refrigerator. Steam gets into contact with the live parts in your refrigerator, causing short circuit or electric shock!

• Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

• Never use the parts in your refrigerator such as the door and drawer as a means of support or step. This may cause the product to tip over or damage the parts of it.

• Do not damage the parts where the refrigerant is circulating with drilling or cutting tools. The refrigerant that might blow out when the gas channels of the evaporator, pipe extensions or surface coatings are punctured causes skin irritations and eye injuries.

• Do not cover or block the ventilation holes in your refrigerator with any object.8

• Place the beverage with higher proofs tightly closed and vertically.

• Do not use gaseous sprays near the product since there is the risk or fire or explosion!

• Flammable items or products that contain flammable gases (e.g. spray) as well as explosive materials should never be kept in the appliance.

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

• Do not store items that need precise temperature adjustment (such as vaccines, heat-sensitive medication, science materials etc.) in the refrigerator.

• If you are not going to use the product for a long time, unplug it and remove the food in it.

• If there is a blue light on the refrigerator, do not look at this light with optical tools.

• Exposing the product to rain, snow, sun or wind is dangerous in terms of electrical safety.

• In products with mechanical control (thermostat), wait for 5 minutes to plug in the product again after unplugging.

• Do not overload the refrigerator. 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.

• If the product has a door handle, do not pull the handle when re-locating the product. The handle might be loose.

• Be careful not to jam your hand or any other body part in the moving parts of the refrigerator.

• Do not put your hand or any other foreign materials into the ice machine while it is operating.

• If your product's cooling system contains R600a: This gas is flammable. Therefore, pay attention not to damage the cooling system or the piping during use and transportation. If damaged, keep the product away from potential fire sources that may cause it to catch fire and ventilate the room where the product is placed.9

If the product is damaged and if you see gas leak, please keep away from the gas. It may cause frostbite when it gets into contact with the skin. (including R134)

Ignore this warning if the cooling system of your product contains R134a.

Type of gas used in the product is stated on the type plate which is on the left wall inside the refrigerator.

Never throw the product into fire for disposal.

1.1.2 For Products with a

Water Dispenser/Ice Machine

• Pressure for cold water inlet shall be maximum 90 psi (620 kPa). If your water pressure exceeds 80 psi (550 kPa), use a pressure limiting valve in your mains system. If you do not know how to check your water pressure, ask for the help of a professional plumber.

• If there is a risk of water impact in your installation, always use a water impact protection equipment in that installation. Please consult professional plumbers if you are not sure if there is water impact in your installation.

• Do not make installation on the hot water inlet.

• Use drinking water only.

• Take the necessary measures against the freezing risk of the hoses. The water temperature operating range must be 0.6°C (33°F) minimum and 38°C (100°F) maximum.

Never connect the product to a cold water mains with a pressure of 550 kPa (80 psi) or above. 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.

• It must be used only for storing food.

• The manufacturer will not take any responsibility for damages resulting from improper use or transport.

• Original spare parts will be available for 10 years after the purchase date of the product. 1.3. Children's Safety

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

• Do not let children play with the product.10

• Children may get locked inside.

• Leave the shelves to prevent children from getting inside the product easily. 1.4. Compliance with the WEEE Directive and Disposing the Waste Product: This product conforms to the EU WEE Directive (2012/19 EU). This product bears a classification symbol for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This product has been manufactured from high quality parts and materials which can be reused and are suitable for recycling. Therefore, do not dispose the product with normal domestic waste or other waste at the end of its service life. Take it to a collection centre for recycling electrical and electronic equipment. Please consult local authorities to learn about the locations of such collection centres. 1.5. Compliance with the RoHS Directive: The unit you have purchased conforms to the EU RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU). It does not contain harmful or prohibited materials specified in the Directive. 1.6. Packaging Information

• Packaging materials of the product have been manufactured from recyclable materials in accordance with our National Environment Regulations. Do not dispose the packaging materials with normal domestic waste or other types of waste. Take these materials to a recycling point designated by local authorities.11

Risk of Fire or Explosion:

• This product uses flammable refrigerant.

• Do not use mechanical devices to defrost the refrigerator.

• Do not use chemicals for cleaning.

• Do not pierce the refrigerant pipe.

• If the refrigerant pipe is pierced, it must be repaired only by licensed service personnel.

• Please consult the repair/user manual before cleaning the product. All safety instructions must be followed.

• Dispose the product according to federal or local regulations.12

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. Bulb thermostate box

3. Sliding crisper cover

4. Food storage cabin

5. Adjustable front legs

Refer to the nearest Authorised Service Agent for installation of the product. To make the product ready for use, make sure that the electricity installation is appropriate before calling the Authorised Service Agent. If not, call a qualified electrician to have any necessary arrangements carried out.

Preparation of the location and electrical installation at the place of installation is under customer's responsibility.

Product must not be plugged in during installation. Otherwise, there is the risk of death or serious injury!

WARNING: Installation

and electrical connections of the product must be carried out by the Authorised Service Agent. Manufacturer shall not be held liable for damages that may arise from procedures carried out by unauthorised persons.

installation, visually check if the product has any defects on it. If so, do not have it installed. Damaged products cause risks for your safety.

Make sure that the power cable is not pinched or crushed while pushing the product into its place after installation or cleaning procedures.

installation location

of the room where the product will be placed is too small for the product to pass, then the product's doors must be removed and the product must be turned aside to pass it through.

• Choose a place at where you would use the product comfortably.

• Install the product at least 30 cm away from heat sources such as hobs, ovens, heater cores and stoves and at least 5 cm away from electrical ovens. Product must not be subjected to direct sun light and kept in humid places after installation.

• Appropriate air ventilation must be provided around your product in order to achieve an efficient operation. If the product is to be placed in a recess in the wall, pay attention to leave at least 5 cm distance with the ceiling and side walls.

• Do not place the product on the materials such as rugs or carpets.

• Place the product on an even floor surface to prevent jolts.14

• Your product can operate in ambinet temperatures between 5°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 Electrical connection

Connect the product to a grounded outlet protected by a fuse complying with the values in the rating plate. Our company shall not be liable for any damages that will arise when the product is used without grounding in accordance with the local regulations.

• Electrical connection must comply with national regulations.

• Power cable plug must be within easy reach after installation.

• The voltage and allowed fuse or breaker protection are specified in the Rating Plate which is affixed to interior of the product. If the current value of the fuse or breaker in the house does not comply with the value in the rating plate, have a qualified electrician install a suitable fuse.

• The specified voltage must be equal to your mains voltage.

• Do not make connections via extension cables or multi-plugs.

power cable must be replaced by the Authorised Service Agents.

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!15

4.1 Things to be done

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

• Do not leave the doors of your refrigerator open for a long time.

• Do not put hot food or drinks in your refrigerator.

• Do not overload the refrigerator. Cooling capacity will fall when the air circulation inside is hindered.

• Do not place the refrigerator in places subject to direct sunlight. Install the product at least 30 cm away from heat sources such as hobs, ovens, heater cores and stoves and at least 5 cm away from electrical ovens.

• Pay attention to store your food in refrigerator in closed containers.

• You can load maximum amount of food to the freezer compartment of the refrigerator by removing the freezer compartment drawers. Declared energy consumption value of the refrigerator was determined with the freezer compartment drawers removed,except if available bottom drawer and with maximum amount of food loaded.

• There is no risk in using a shelf or drawer suitable for the shapes and sizes of the foods to be frozen.

• Thawing frozen food in fridge compartment will both provide energy saving and preserve the food quality.

• The baskets/drawers that are provided with the chill compartment must always be in use for low energy consumption and for better storage conditions.

• Food contact with the temperature sensor in the freezer compartment may increase energy consumption of the appliance. Thus any contact with the sensor(s) must be avoided.

The ambient temperature of the room where you install the refrigerator should at least be 5°C. Operating your refrigerator under colder conditions than this is not recommended.

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.17

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.

• Due to temperature change as a result of opening/closing the product door during operation, condensation on the door/body shelves and the glass containers is normal.

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.

For energy efficiency, it is recommmended to remove top shelf and load food on the shelf below.Net volume of your appliance is declared without top two flaps and the top shelf in place. Place two ice pack ( if provided ) directly on the top of frozen food to be stored on top shelf

In some models, the instrument panel automatically turns off 5 minutes after the door has closed. It will be reactivated when the door has opened or pressed on any key.18

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

5. Using your refrigerator

5.1 Temperature setting button

The interior temperature of your refrigerator changes for the following reasons;

• Seasonal temperatures,

• Frequent opening of the door and leaving the door open for long periods,

• Foods put into the refrigerator without decreasing the temperature to room temperature.

• The location of the refrigerator in the room (eg. exposing to sunlight) You may adjust the varying interior temperature using the thermostate. If the ambient temperature is higher than 32°C, switch the thermostate button to maximum position.

It is normal when ice particles form on the back wall during the operation. These do not need to be scratched or wiped out. Your refrigerator makes automatical defrost. Water formed after defrost flows into the evaporation container via the drain pipe through the water collecting chute, and here it evaporates automatically.

• Check periodically whether the evaporation pipe is clogged and unclog it using the stick in the hole if necessary.19

To change the Bulb/LED used for illumination of your refrigerator, call your AuthorisedService. The lamp(s) used in this appliance is not suitable for household room illumination. The intended purpose of this lamp is to assist the user to place foodstuffs in the refrigerator/ freezer in a safe and comfortable way. The lamps used in this appliance have to withstand extreme physical conditions such as temperatures below -20 °C. (only chest and upright freezer)20

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

product before cleaning it.

• Never use gasoline, benzene or similar substances for cleaning purposes.

• Never use any sharp and abrasive tools, soap, household cleaners, detergent and wax polish for cleaning.

• Dissolve one teaspoon of carbonate in half litre of water. Soak a cloth with the solution and wrung it thoroughly. Wipe the interior of the refrigerator with this cloth and the dry thoroughly.

• Make sure that no water enters the lamp housing and other electrical items.

• If you will not use the 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 its contents.

• Remove the door shelves by pulling them up. After cleaning, slide them from top to bottom to install.

• Never use cleaning agents or water that contain chlorine to clean the outer surfaces and chromium coated parts of the product. Chlorine causes corrosion on such metal surfaces

6.1 Avoiding bad odours

Materials that may cause odour are not used in the production of our refrigerators. However, due to 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 following to avoid this problem:

• Keeping the refrigerator clean is important. Food residuals, stains, etc. can cause odour. Therefore, clean the refrigerator with carbonate dissolved in water every 15 days.Never use detergents or soap.

• Keep the food in closed containers.Microorganisms spreading out from uncovered containers can cause unpleasant odours.

• Never keep the food that have expired best before dates and spoiled in the refrigerator.

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.21

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.22 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.23

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.24 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. A 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.25

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..com, might give raise 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.1

A sound will be heard when the compressor is engaged. It is normal to hear sound even when the compressor is inactive, due to the compressed liquids and gasses in the cooling system.13

It is normal for the front edges of the refrigerator to be warm. These areas are designed to warm up in order to prevent condensation.