GFN 13840 XN - Fridge GRUNDIG - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL GFN 13840 XN GRUNDIG

1.1.2 For models with water

3.1 Appropriate installation

3.3 Electrical connection ........12

4.1 Things to be done for energy

5. Operating the product 16

6. Maintenance and cleaning 23

6.1 Avoiding bad odours..........23

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.6 1.Safety and environment instructions This section provides the safety instructions necessary to prevent the risk of injury and material damage. Failure to observe these instructions will invalidate all types of product warranty. 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

• This product should not be used by persons with physical, sensory and mental disabilities, without sufficient knowledge and experience or by children. The device can only be used by such persons under supervision and instruction of a person responsible for their safety. Children should not be allowed to play with this device.

• In case of malfunction, unplug the device.

• After unplugging, wait at least 5 minutes before plugging in again.

• Unplug the product when not in use.

• Do not touch the plug with wet hands! Do not pull the cable to plug off, always hold the plug.

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

• Unplug the product during installation, maintenance, cleaning and repair.7

• If the product will not be used for a while, unplug the product and remove any food inside.

• Do not use the product when the compartment with circuit cards located on the upper back part of the product (electrical card box cover) (1) is open.

• Do not use steam or steamed cleaning materials for cleaning the refrigerator and melting the ice inside. Steam may contact the electrified areas and cause short circuit or electric shock!

• Do not wash the product by spraying or pouring water on it! Danger of electric shock!

• In case of malfunction, do not use the product, as it may cause electric shock. Contact the authorised service before doing anything.

• Plug the product into an earthed socket. Earthing must be done by a qualified electrician.

• If the product has LED type lighting, contact the authorised service for replacing or in case of any problem.

• Do not touch frozen food with wet hands! It may adhere to your hands!

• Do not place liquids in bottles and cans into the freezer compartment. They may explode.

• Place liquids in upright position after tightly closing the lid.

• Do not spray flammable substances near the product, as it may burn or explode.

• Do not keep flammable materials and products with flammable gas (sprays, etc.) in the refrigerator.

• Do not place containers holding liquids on top of the product. Splashing water on an electrified part may cause electric shock and risk of fire.

• Exposing the product to rain, snow, sunlight and wind will cause electrical danger. When relocating the product, do not pull by holding the door handle. The handle may come off.

• Take care to avoid trapping any part of your hands or body in any of the moving parts inside the product.8

• Do not step or lean on the door, drawers and similar parts of the refrigerator. This will cause the product to fall down and cause damage to the parts.

• Take care not to trap the power cable.

If the product comprises a cooling system using R600a gas, take care to avoid damaging the cooling system and its pipe while using and moving the product. This gas is flammable. If the cooling system is damaged, keep the product away from sources of fire and ventilate the room immediately.

The label on the inner left side indicates the type of gas used in the product.

1.1.2 For models with

• Pressure for cold water inlet shall be maximum 90 psi (6.2 bar). If your water pressure exceeds 80 psi (5.5 bar), 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 risk of water hammer effect in your installation, always use a water hammer prevention equipment in your installation. Consult Professional plumbers if you are not sure that there is no water hammer effect in your installation.

• Do not install on the hot water inlet. Take precautions against of the risk of freezing of the hoses. Water temperature operating interval shall be 33°F (0.6°C) minimum and 100°F (38°C) maximum.

• Use drinking water only.9

• This product is designed for home use. It is not intended for commercial use.

• The product should be used to store food and beverages only.

• Do not keep sensitive products requiring controlled temperatures (vaccines, heat sensitive medication, medical supplies, etc.) in the refrigerator.

• The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any damage due to misuse or mishandling.

• Original spare parts will be provided for 10 years, following the product purchasing date. 1.3. Child safety

• Keep packaging materials out of children’s reach.

• Do not allow the children to play with the product.

• If the product’s door comprises a lock, keep the key out of children’s reach. 1.4. Compliance with WEEE Directive and Disposing of the Waste Product This product complies with EU WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU). This product bears a classification symbol for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This product has been manufactured with high quality parts and materials which can be reused and are suitable for recycling. Do not dispose of the waste product with normal domestic and other wastes at the end of its service life. Take it to the collection center for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. Please consult your local authorities to learn about these collection centers. 1.5. Compliance with RoHS Directive

• This product complies with EU WEEE Directive (2011/65/EU). It does not contain harmful and prohibited materials specified in the Directive. 1.6. Package information

• Packaging materials of the product are manufactured from recyclable materials in accordance with our National Environment Regulations. Do not dispose of the packaging materials together with the domestic or other wastes. Take them to the packaging material collection points designated by the local authorities.10

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. Adjustable front feet

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: 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

WARNING: If the door

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

• 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. If two coolers are to be installed side by side, there should be at least 4 cm distance between them.12

plastic wedges Plastic wedges are used to create the distance for the air circulation between the product and the rear wall. Insert the 2 plastic wedges onto the rear ventilation cover as illustrated in the figure. To install the wedges, remove the screws on the product and use the screws given in the same pouch with the wedges.

3.3 Electrical connection

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

• Electrical connection must comply with national regulations.

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

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

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

• 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!13

The condenser of your appliance is located on the back as shown below. In order to achieve better energy efficiency with lower energy consumption, please pull the condenser towards yourself as illustrated in picture below. *may not be available in all models better energy efficiency 2-b initial position PULL PULL14

4.1 Things to be done

Connecting the product to electric energy saving systems is risky as it may cause damage on 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 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.15

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

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.

• 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. Functions and components such as compressor, fan, heater, defrost, lighting, display and so on will operate according to the needs to consume minimum energy under these circumstances.16

5. Operating the product

1.On/Off Function: This function allows you to make the Fridge turn off when pressed for 3 seconds.The fridge could be turned on by pressing On/Off button for 3 seconds again . 2.On/Off Indicator: This icon come on when the freezer is turned off. All the other icons turn off. 3.Quick Freeze Function: Quick Freeze indicator turns on when the Quick Freeze function is on. Press Quick Freeze button again to cancel this function. Quick Freeze indicator will turn off and normal settings will be resumed. Quick Freeze function will be cancelled automatically 25 hours later if you do not cancel it manually. If you want to freeze plenty amount food, press Quick Freeze button before you place the food into the freezer compartment. 4.Quick Freeze Indicator : This icon comes on when the Quick Freeze function is on. 5.Freezer Set Function: This function allows you to change the Freezer compartment temperature setting. Press this button to set the temperature of the freezer compartment to -18, -19, -20, -21, -22, -23 and -24, respectively. 6.Freezer Compartment Temperature Setting Indicator: Indicates the temperature set for the Freezer Compartment.

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.17

7.Eco Extra Function: Press the Eco Extra button press to activate Eco Extra Function when going on holday for instance. Freezer will start operating in the most economic mode at around 6 hours later and the economic usage indicator will turn on when the function is active. Press the Eco Extra button for 3 seconds again to deactivate the Eco Extra Function.If door is opened within the 6 hours period the Eco Extra Function will re-set and start again. 8.Eco Extra Indicator: This icon lights up when this Function is active. 9.Power Failure / High temperature / Error status indicator: This indicator ( ) illuminates in case of power failure, high temperature and error warnings. When the temperature of the freezer compartment is heated up to a critical level for the frozen food, the maximum value reached by the freezer compartment temperature flashes on the digital indicator. Check the food in the freezer compartment. This is not a malfunction. The warning may be deleted by pressing any button or on high temperature alarm off button. (Cancelling by pressing any button is not applicable for every model.) This indicator ( ) illuminated when a sensor failure occurs, too. When this indicator is illuminated, “E” and figures such as “1,2,3...” are displayed alternatively on the temperature indicator. These figures on the indicator inform the service personnel about the error. 10.Economic Usage Indicator: This icon comes on when the Freezer Compartment is set to -18°C which is the most economical set value. Economic Usage Indicator turns off when the Quick Fridge or Quick Freeze function is selected. 11.Energy saving Function (Display Off): If the product doors are kept closed for a long time energy saving function is automatically activated and energy saving symbol is illuminated. When energy saving function is activated, all symbols on the display other than energy saving symbol will turn off. When the Energy Saving function is activated, if any button is pressed or the door is opened, energy saving function will be canceled and the symbols on display will return to normal. Energy saving function is activated during delivery from factory and cannot be canceled. 12.Energy Saving Indicator : This icon (“-“) lights up when the Energy Saving Function is selected. 13.Key Lock Mode: Press Key Lock button continuously for 3 seconds. Key lock icon 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 continuously for 3 seconds again. Key lock icon will turn off and the key lock mode will be exited.18 14.Key Lock Indicator: This icon lights up when the Key Lock mode is activated.

5.2.How to Freeze Fresh Foods

• Foods to be frozen must be divided into portions according to a size to be consumed, and frozen in separate packages. In this way, all the food should be prevented from being re-frozen by thawing.

• In order to protect the nutritional value, the aroma and the color of the foods as much as possible, vegetables should be boiled for a short period of time before freezing. (Boiling is not necessary for foods such as cucumber, parsley.) Cooking time of the vegetables frozen in this way is shortened by 1/3 than that of the fresh vegetables.

• To extend the storage times of frozen foods, boiled vegetables must first be filtered and then hermetically packaged as in the all types of foods.

• Foods should not be placed in the freezer compartment without package.

• The packaging material of the food to be stored should be air-tight, thick and durable and should not deform with cold and humidity. Otherwise, the food that is hardened by freezing might pierce the package. Sealing the package well is also important in terms of securely storing the food. The following packaging types are suitable for use to freeze the food: Polyethylene bag, aluminum foil, plastic foil, vacuum bags and cold- resistant storage containers with caps. The use of the following types of packaging is not recommended to freeze the food; Packaging paper, parchment paper, cellophane (gelatin paper), garbage bag, used bags and shopping bags.

• Hot foods should not be placed in the freezer compartment without cooling.

• When placing unfrozen fresh foods in the freezer compartment, please note that it does not contact with frozen foods. Cool-pack (PCM) can be placed to the rack immediately below the quick freezer rack for preventing them from being getting warm.

• During the freezing time (24 hours) do not place other food to the freezer.

• Place your foods to the freezing shelves or racks by spreading them so that they will not be cramped (it is recommended that the packaging does not come into contact with each other).

• Frozen foods must be immediately consumed in a short period of time after defrosting and must never be frozen again.

• Do not block the ventilation holes by putting your frozen foods in front of the ventilation holes located on the back surface.19

• We recommend you to attach a label onto the package and write the name of the foods in the package and the freezing time. Foods suitable for freezing: Fish and seafood, red and white meat, poultry, vegetables, fruit, herbaceous spices, dairy products (such as cheese, butter and strained yoghurt), pastries, ready or cooked meals, potato dishes, souffle and desserts. Foods not suitable for freezing: Yoghurt, sour milk, cream, mayonnaise, leaved salad, red radish, grapes, all fruits (such as apple, pears and peaches).

• For foods to be frozen quickly and thoroughly, the following specified amounts per package should not be exceeded. -Fruits and vegetables, 0.5-1 kg -Meat, 1-1.5 kg

• A small amount of foods (maximum 2 kg) can also be frozen without the use of the quick freezing function. To obtain the best result, apply the following instructions:

1. Activate the quick freezing

function 24 hours before placing your fresh foods.

2. 24 hours after pressing the

button, firstly place your food that you want to freeze to the third drawer from the bottom with higher freezing capacity. If you have food remained, place them in front of the second drawer from the bottom.

3. The quick freezing function

will be automatically inacti- vated after 50 hours.

4. Do not try to freeze a large

quantity of food at a time. Within 24 hours, this pro- duct can freeze the maxi- mum food quantity speci- fied as «Freezing Capacity … kg/24 hours» on its type label. It is not convenient to put more unfrozen/fresh foods to the freezer com- partment than the quantity specified on the label

• You can review the Meat and Fish, Vegetables and Fruits, Dairy Products tables for placing and storing your foods in the deep-freezer.

5.3.Recommendations for

Preservation of Frozen Foods

• While purchasing your frozen foods, make sure that they are frozen at appropriate temperatures and their packages are not broken.

• Put the packages on the freezer compartment as soon as possible after purchasing them.

• Make sure that the expiration date indicated on the packaging is not expired before consuming the packaged ready meals that you remove from the freezer compartment.

The ice in the freezer compartments is automatically thawed.20

5.5.Deep Freezer Information

The EN 62552 standard requires (according to specific measurement conditions) that at least 4.5 kg of food for each 100 liter of freezer compartment volume can be frozen at a room temperature of 25°C in 24 hours.

5.6.Defrosting the frozen foods

Depending on the food diversity and the purpose of use, a selection can be made between the following options for defrosting:

• At room temperature (it is not very suitable to defrost the food by leaving it at room temperature for a long time in terms of maintaining the food quality)

• In the electrical oven (in models with or without fan)

• In the microwave oven CAUTION:

• Never put acidic beverages in glass bottles and cans into your freezer due to the risk of explosion.

• If there is moisture and abnormal swelling in the packaging of frozen foods, it is likely that they were previously stored in an improper storage condition and their contents deteriorated. Do not consume these foods without checking.

• Since some spices in cooked meals may change their taste when exposed to long-term storage conditions, your frozen foods should be less seasoned or the desired spices should be added to the foods after the thawing process.

5.7.Recommended Temperature Settings

Freezer compart- ment setting Remarks -20 °C This is the default recommended temperature setting. -21,-22,-23 or -24 oC These settings are recommended when the ambient temperature is higher than 30°C or when you think the refrigerator is not cool enough due to frequent opening and closing of the door. Quick Freezing Use when you want to freeze your food in a short time. It is recommended to be applied to preserve the quality of your fresh food. You do not need to use the quick freezing function when putting your frozen food. You do not need to use the quick freezing function to freeze a small amount of fresh food, up to 2 kg per day.21

Meat and Fish Preparation Longest storage time (month) Meat products Veal Steak By cutting them 2 cm thick and placing foil between them or wrapping tightly with stretch 8 – 6 Roast By packing the pieces of meat in a refrigerator bag or wrapping them tightly with stretch 8 – 6 Cubes In small pieces 8 – 6 Schnitzel, chops By placing foil between cut slices or wrapping individually with stretch 8 – 6 Mutton Chops By placing foil between meat pieces or wrapping individually with stretch 8 - 4 Roast By packing the pieces of meat in a refrigerator bag or wrapping them tightly with stretch

Cubes By packing the shredded meats in a refrigerator bag or wrapping them tightly with stretch

Beef Roast By packing the pieces of meat in a refrigerator bag or wrapping them tightly with stretch

Steak By cutting them 2 cm thick and placing foil between them or wrapping tightly with stretch

Cubes In small pieces 12 - 8 Boiled meat By packaging in small pieces in a refrigerator bag 12 - 8 Mince Without seasoning, in flat bags 3 - 1 (Offal (piece In pieces 3 - 1 Fermented sausage - Salami .It should be packaged even if it has casing 2 - 1 Jambon By placing foil between cut slices 3 - 2 Poultry and hunting animals Chicken and Turkey By wrapping in foil 6 – 4 Goose (By wrapping in foil (portions should not exceed 2.5 kg 6 – 4 Duck (By wrapping in foil (portions should not exceed 2.5 kg 6 – 4 Deer, Rabbit, Roe Deer By wrapping in foil (portions should not exceed 2.5 kg, and their bones should (be separated 8 – 6 Fish and seafood Freshwater fish (Trout, Carp, (Crane, Catfish After thoroughly cleaning the inside and scales, it should be washed and dried, .and the tail and head parts should be cut when necessary

Lean fish (Sea bass, Turbot, (Sole 4-6 Fatty fish (Bonito, Mackerel, (Bluefish, Red Mullet, Anchovy

Shellfish Cleaned and in bags 6 - 4 Caviar In its packaging, in an aluminum or plastic container 3 - 222 Fruits and Vegetables Preparation Longest storage time (month) String bean and Pole bean By shock boiling for 3 minutes after washing and cutting into small pieces 13 - 10 Green pea By shock boiling for 2 minutes after shelling and washing 12 - 10 Cabbage By shock boiling for 1-2 minute(s) after cleaning 8 - 6 Carrot By shock boiling for 3-4 minutes after cleaning and cutting into slices 12 Pepper By boiling for 2-3 minutes after cutting the stem, dividing into two and separating the seeds

Spinach By shock boiling for 2 minutes after washing and cleaning 9 - 6 Leek By shock boiling for 5 minutes after chopping 8 - 6 Cauliflower By shock boiling in a little lemon water for 3-5 minutes after separating the leaves, cutting the core into pieces 12 – 10 Eggplant By shock boiling for 4 minutes after washing and cutting into 2cm pieces 12 – 10 Squash By shock boiling for 2- 3 minutes after washing and cutting into 2cm pieces 10 - 8 Mushroom By lightly sauteing in oil and squeezing lemon on it 3 - 2 Corn By cleaning and packing in cob or granular 12 Apple and Pear By shock boiling for 2-3 minutes after peeling and slicing 10 - 8 Apricot and Peach Divide in half and extract the seeds 6 - 4 Strawberry and Raspberry By washing and shelling 12 - 8 Baked fruit By adding 10% sugar in the container 12 Plum, Cherry, Sour Cherry By washing and shelling the stalks 12 - 8 Dairy Products Preparation Longest Storage Time ((Month Storage Conditions Cheese (except feta (cheese By placing foil therebetween, in slices

8 - 6 It can be left in its

original packaging for short term storage. For long-term storage it should also be wrapped in aluminum .or plastic foil Butter, margarine In its own packaging 6 In its own packaging or in plastic containers23

6. Maintenance and cleaning

Cleaning your fridge at regular intervals will extend the service life of the product. B 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.
• For non-No Frost products, water drops and frosting up to a fingerbreadth occur on the rear wall of the Fridge compartment. Do not clean it; never apply oil or similar agents on it.
• Only use slightly damp microfiber cloths to clean the outer surface of the product. Sponges and other types of cleaning cloths may scratch the surface
• Dissolve one teaspoon of bi- 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 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 the food that have passed best before dates and spoiled in the refrigerator.24

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.25

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. >>>26 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,27

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. 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.28 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