GN 366 A+ - Refrigerator TECHWOOD - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Refrigerator with Freezer
Brand	Techwood
Model	GN 366 A+
Cooling System	No-Frost
Operating Voltage	220-240 V, 50 Hz
Climate Class	SN, N, ST, T (10°C to 43°C)
Thermostat Control	Manual knob, settings 1-6
Freezer Capacity	Approx. 13 hours power-off storage at 25°C
Defrosting	Automatic in freezer, manual defrost for static models
Light Bulb	15 watt (replaceable)
Door Reversible	Yes
Refrigerant	R600a (isobutane, flammable but environmentally friendly)
Minimum Clearance	15 cm above, 5 cm from electric ovens, 50 cm from heat sources
Adjustable Feet	Yes, front legs adjustable for leveling
Compressor Delay	5 minutes after power interruption
Cleaning	Unplug before cleaning; use warm soapy water; do not use flammable substances
Spare Parts Availability	10 years as per manufacturer
Safety Features	Grounded plug, 16A fuse, child lock (if not applicable, omit)
Installation Requirements	Upright for 3 hours before first use; spacers for condenser

Frequently Asked Questions - GN 366 A+ TECHWOOD

What should I do before first use?

Keep the fridge upright for at least 3 hours before plugging in. Clean all parts with warm water and sodium bicarbonate, then dry thoroughly.

How do I adjust the temperature?

Turn the thermostat knob from 1 to 6. Higher numbers mean colder settings. For normal use, set between 3-5.

How do I reverse the door?

Follow the 17-step procedure in the manual. You'll need a screwdriver, knife, and the new hinge parts included. Ensure the unit is unplugged.

What is No-Frost technology?

No-Frost uses a blower fan to circulate dry cold air evenly, preventing ice buildup. No manual defrosting needed for the freezer.

Why is my fridge making a cracking noise?

Cracking noises are normal during automatic defrosting as ice melts and falls. Also, material expansion/contraction can cause similar sounds.

How do I clean the refrigerator?

Unplug the fridge. Use a soft cloth with warm soapy water for interior and exterior. Clean the condenser at least once a year with a brush.

What type of light bulb does it use?

The fridge uses a 15 watt bulb. To replace, unplug, remove the cover with a screwdriver, swap the bulb, and reinstall.

How long can food stay frozen during a power outage?

At 25°C ambient temperature, the freezer keeps food frozen for about 13 hours if the door remains closed.

Can I store hot food in the fridge?

No. Hot food should be cooled to room temperature before placing in the fridge to avoid spoiling other items.

What should I do if the fridge is not cooling?

Check the power supply, ensure the plug is connected, and the socket works. Verify the thermostat setting and that doors are properly closed with good seals.

USER MANUAL GN 366 A+ TECHWOOD

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Inhalt

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Vor dem Einschalten

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Kühlbereich

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TRANSPORT UND STANDORTWECHSEL

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Hinweis

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DE ONDERDELEN VAN HET APPARAAT EN DE

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DE DIVERSE FUNCTIES EN DE MOGELIJKHEDEN

Temperatuurinstellingen

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Koelgedeelte

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DE STEKKER MOET HIERVOOR UIT HET STOPCONTACT WORDEN VERWIJDERD.

Ontdooien

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VERVOEREN EN VERPLAATSEN

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Safety Instructions 42

Safety warnings 43

THE PARTS OF THE APPLIANCE AND THE COMPARTMENTS .....44

Reversing the Door 45

INSTALLING AND OPERATING YOUR FRIDGE....49

Before Using your Fridge 49

Information On No-Frost Technology 50

USAGE INFORMATION 51

Temperature Settings 51

Warnings for Temperature Settings 51

PLACING THE FOOD 52

Cooling Compartment 52

The Deep Freeze Compartment 53

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ....57

Defrosting 58

Replacing the Bulb 58

SHIPMENT AND REPOSITIONING 59

BEFORE CALLING SERVICE 59

BEFORE USING YOUR FRIDGE

Safety Instructions

- If the model contains R600a-see name plate under refrigerant (the coolant isobutane), naturals gas that, is very environmentally friendly but also combustible. When transporting and installing the unit care must be taken to ensure that none of the refrigeration circuit components become damaged. In the event of damage avoid naked flames or ignition sources and ventilate the room in which the unit is placed for a few minutes.

Warning: Keep ventilation openings in appliance enclosure or in structure for building in, clear of obstruction.

- Do not use mechanical devices or other artificial means to accelerate the defrosting process.

- Do not use electrical appliances in the refrigerator or freezer compartment of the appliance.

- If this appliance is to replace an old refrigerator with a lock; break or remove the lock as a safety measure before storing it, to protect children while playing might lock themselves inside.

- Old refrigerators and freezers contain insulation gases and refrigerant, which must be disposed of properly. Entrust the disposal of a scrap unit categorically to competence of your local waste disposal service and contact your local authority or your dealer if you have any questions. Please ensure that the pipe of work of your refrigerating unit does not get damaged prior to being picked-up by the relevant waste disposal service.

Important note:

Please read this booklet before installing and switching on this appliance. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for incorrect installation and usage as described in this booklet.

Safety warnings

Warning: Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer. Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer. Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction. Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

• Do not use multiple receptacles or extension cords.
• Do not plug in damaged, torn or old plugs.
• Do not pull, bend or damage the power cord.

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• This appliance is designed for use by adults. Do not allow children to play with the appliance or let them hang on the door.
  • To prevent electrocution or electrical shock, do not plug in or remove the plug from the receptacle with wet hands!
• Do not place glass bottles or beverage cans in the freezer compartment. Bottles or cans may explode.
• For your safety do not place explosive or flammable material in your fridge. Place drinks with higher alcohol content vertically and close their caps tightly in the fridge compartment.
• Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands!
• Do not re-freeze frozen goods after being thawed. This may cause serious health issues on consumption like food poisoning.
• Do not cover the body or top of the fridge with lace. This affects the performance of the appliance.

- Secure the accessories in the fridge during transportation to prevent them from damage.

- The appliance is not intended for use by people (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they don't play with the appliance.

- If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or service agent or similar qualified people in order to avoid a hazard.

THE PARTS OF THE APPLIANCE AND THE COMPARTMENTS

This presentation is only for information about the parts of the appliance. Parts may vary according to the appliance model.

A) Cooling Compartment
B) Freezing Compartment

1) Cooling Glass Shelf
2) Thermostat
3) Glass Above the Vegetable Holder
4) Vegetable Holder

1- Unscrew the two screws which are fixing the middle hinge. (Fig-1)

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3- Remove the kick plate by pulling forward. (Fig-3)

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5- Unscrew the pin of hinge from Hole 1, rotate the bottom hinge 90^ and screw the pin to Hole 2. (Fig-5)

2- Dismantle the refrigerator and freezer door from cabinet by pulling towards to you together with the middle hinge. (FIG-2)

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4- Unscrew the bottom hinge fixing screws and remove it. (Fig-4)

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6- Then screw the hinge to bottom left side of refrigerator. (Fig-6)

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7- Remove the caps on the left. (Fig-7)

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9- Unscrew the pin of the right top hinge (Fig-9)

11- Screw the pin of the left top hinge. (Fig-11)

8- Insert the caps to the right side. (Fig-9) (You can find the new caps in the user manual bag)

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10- Then by using a knife cut the left side of the head panel. (Fig-10)

12- Replace the freezer door top bushing (Fig-12.1) and top bushing cap. (Fig-12.2) (You can find the new bushing cap in the user manual bag)

13- Remove the freezer door bottom bushing and bottom stopper and then insert them the left side. (Fig-13)

14- Remove the freezer door top bushing and insert it into left hole. (Fig-14)

15- Remove the refrigerator door bottom and top bushing and then insert them the left side. (Fig-15)

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16- Turn the middle hinge 180°. Assemble the freezer door and refrigerator door together with middle hinge (Reverse operation of item 2) Fix the middle hinge by tightening the screws. (Fig-16)

17- Finally, by using a knife cut left side of the kick plate and assemble it. (Fig-17)

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INSTALLING AND OPERATING YOUR FRIDGE

- Before making the connection to the power supply, ensure that the voltage on the nameplate corresponds to the voltage of the electrical system at your home.

- Operating voltage for your fridge is 220-240 V at 50Hz.

- Before starting to use your fridge, please contact the nearest authorized servicer if help is needed with the installation, operation and usage of your fridge.

- The main power cord of your fridge has a grounded plug. This plug should be used with a grounded receptacle that has a 16 amper fuse minimum. If you don't have a receptacle conforming with this, please have one installed by a qualified electrician.

- We do not take responsibility for any damages that occur due to ungrounded usage.

- Place your fridge in a place where it is not exposed to direct sunlight.

- Your appliance should be at least 50 cm away from stoves, ovens and heater cores, and should be at least 5 cm away from electrical ovens.

- This appliance should never be used outdoors or left under the rain.

- Fit the plastic wall spacers to the condenser on the back of the refrigerator in order to prevent it from touching the wall and affecting performance.

- When your fridge is placed next to a deep freezer, there should be at least 2 cm between the appliances to prevent humidity on the outer surface. Do not place anything on your fridge, and install your fridge in a suitable place where there is at least 15 cm of clearance space available on the upper side.

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- If you place your fridge next to your kitchen cabinets, leave a space of 2 cm between the appliance and the cabinets.

- Install the distance adjustment plastic (the part with black vanes at the rear) by turning it 90^ to prevent the condenser from touching the wall.

- The adjustable front legs should be set at an appropriate height to allow your fridge to operate in a stable and proper way. You can adjust the legs by turning them clockwise or counter-clockwise. This should be done before placing food in the fridge.

- Before using your fridge, wipe all parts with warm water mixed with a teaspoonful of sodium bicarbonate and then rinse with clean water and dry. After cleaning, replace all parts in their proper locations in the fridge.

Before Using your Fridge

- When operated for the first time or after transportation, keep your fridge in the upright position for at least 3 hours before plugging it in to allow efficient operation. Otherwise, you may damage the compressor.

- Your fridge may have a slight odor when it is operated for the first time. The odor will fade away when your fridge starts to cool.

Information On No-Frost Technology

No-frost refrigerators differ from other static refrigerators in their operating principle.

In normal fridges, the humidity entering the fridge due to door openings and the humidity inherent in the food causes freezing in the freezer department. To defrost the frost and ice in the freezer compartment, you are periodically required to turn off the fridge, place the food that needs to be kept frozen in a separately cooled container, and remove the ice gathered in the freezer department.

The situation is completely different in no-frost fridges. Dry and cold air is blown into the fridge and freezer compartments homogeneously and evenly from several points via a blower fan. Cold air dispersed homogeneously and evenly between the shelves cools all of your food equally and uniformly, thus preventing humidity and freezing.

Therefore your no-frost fridge allows you ease of use, in addition to its huge capacity and stylish appearance.

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USAGE INFORMATION

Temperature Settings

Cooler and Freezer Thermostat Knob

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Cooling compartment

The thermostat ensures that the temperature settings in the cooling and freezing compartments of your refrigerator are controlled automatically. It may be set to any value ranging from 1 to 6. As you turn the thermostat setting knob from 1 to 6, the amount of cooling increases.

Cooling compartment thermostat knob:

5 - 6 : For more cooling.

3 - 5 : For normal utilization.

1 - 3 : For less cooling.

Warnings for Temperature Settings

- It is not recommended that you operate your fridge in environments colder than 10^ C in terms of its efficiency.

- The thermostat setting should be done by taking into consideration how often the fresh food and freezer doors are opened and closed, how much food is stored in the refrigerator, and the environment in which the refrigerator is located.

- Your fridge should be operated up to 24 hours according to the ambient temperature without interruption after being plugged in to be completely cooled. Do not open doors of your fridge frequently and do not place much food inside it in this period.

- A 5 minute delaying function is applied to prevent damage to the compressor of your fridge, when you take the plug off and then plug it on again to operate it or when an energy breakdown occurs. Your fridge will start to operate normally after 5 minutes.

- Your fridge is designed to operate in the ambient temperature intervals stated in the standards, according to the climate class stated in the information label. It is not recommended that your fridge is operated in the environments which are out of the stated temperature intervals in terms of cooling efficiency.

Climate Class	Ambient
T	16 to 43 °C
ST	16 to 38 °C
N	16 to 32 °C
SN	10 to 32 °C

PLACING THE FOOD

Cooling Compartment

• To prevent humidification and odor formation, the food should be placed in the refrigerator in closed or covered containers.
• Hot foods and drinks should be cooled to room temperatures before being placed in the refrigerator.
• Please do not prop packaged food and containers against the lamp or cover of the cooling compartment.
• Fruits and vegetables may be placed directly in the vegetable holder without being wrapped separately.
• Some recommendations have been specified below for the placement and storage of your food in the cooling compartment.

Food	Storage Duration	Location where it will be placed in the cooling compartment
Fruits and Vegetables	1 Week	In the vegetable holder (without being wrapped in anything)
Fish and meat	2-3 days	Wrapped in plastic folio or bag or within a meat box (on the glass shelf)
Fresh cheese	3-4 days	In the special door shelf
Butter, margarine	1 Week	In the special door shelf
Bottled products, Milk and yoghurt	The period recommended by the manufacturer	In the special door shelf
Egg 1 month	In the egg-holder shelf
Cooked food		In every shelf

NOTE: Potatoes, onions and garlic should not be stored in the refrigerator. Meat should never be refrozen after it is thawed if it has not been cooked before refreezing.

The Deep Freeze Compartment

- Use the deep freeze compartment of your refrigerator for storing the frozen food for a long time and for producing ice.

- To get maximum capacity for freezer compartment, please just use glass shelves for upper and middle section. For bottom section, please use lower basket.

- Place the food you would like to freeze initially in the upper shelf of the deep freeze section in such a way that it shall not exceed the declared freezing capacity of your refrigerator. You may place your food next to the other frozen foods after they are frozen (for at least 24 hours).

- It is recommended to keep thermostat set at level 5.

- It is recommended that the food which is being newly frozen be kept separate from the already frozen food.

- Foods should be frozen in single portion sized containers.

- Do not refreeze the frozen food once it is thawed. It may pose a danger to your health as it might cause problems like food poisoning.

- Do not place hot meals in your deep freeze until they cool down. You could cause the other food frozen beforehand in the deep freeze compartment to become spoiled.

- As you buy frozen food, make sure it was frozen under appropriate conditions and that the packaging is not torn.

- While storing frozen food, the storage conditions on the package should certainly be observed. If there are no instructions, the food has to be consumed in the shortest possible period of time.

- Frozen food has to be transported before it thaws and it should be placed in the fast freezing shelf as soon as possible. Please do not use the door shelves for fast freezing purposes.

- If the frozen food package has been humidified and it has a foul odor, the food might have previously been stored under unsuitable conditions and become spoiled. Please do not buy such food!

- The storage durations of frozen food change depending on the environmental temperatures, the frequent opening and closing of the doors, thermostat settings, food types, and the period of time that elapsed from when the food was acquired to the time it entered the freezer. Always abide by the instructions on the package and never exceed the storage duration.

- During extended power outages, please do not open the door of the deep freeze compartment. Your refrigerator will preserve your frozen food in the ambient environmental temperature of 25°C for about 13 hours. This preservation time period decreases the higher the ambient environmental temperatures are. During longer lasting power cuts, you should not refreeze your food.

Some recommendations have been specified on pages 54, 55 and 56 for the placement and storage of your food in the deep freeze compartment.

Fish and Meat	Preparation	Storage Duration (months)	Thawing period at room temperature (hours)
Beef Steak	Packed for freezing in convenient portions	6-10 1-2
Lamb Meat	Packed for freezing in convenient portions	6-8 1-2
Calf Roast	Packed for freezing in convenient portions	6-10 1-2
Calf Cubes	In small pieces	6-10	1-2
Sheep Cubes In	pieces 4-8 2-3
Minced meat	In convenient portions, packaged without being spiced	1-3 2-3
Offal (piece) In	pieces 1-3 1-2
Sausage/Salami	Must be packed even if it is film-coated	1-2 Until	thawed
Chicken and turkey	Packed for freezing in convenient portions	7-8 10-12
Goose / Duck	Packed for freezing in convenient portions	4-8 10
Deer - Rabbit - Boar	Portions of 2.5 kg and with no bones	9-12 10-12
Freshwater fish (Trout, Carp, Northern Pike, Cat Fish)	It should be washed and dried after it is well cleaned inside and scaled, the tail and head parts should be cut off where necessary.	2	Until it is well thawed
Lean fish (Sea Bass, Turbot, Sole)		4-8
Fatty fish (Bonito, Mackerel, Blue Fish, Anchovy)		2-4
Crustaceans	Cleansed and put into bags	4-6	Until it is well thawed
Caviar	In its package, inside an aluminum or plastic cup	2-3 Until	it is well thawed
Snail	In salty water, inside an aluminum or plastic cup	3 Until	it is well thawed

Note: Frozen foods, when thawed, should be cooked just like fresh foods. If they are not cooked after being thawed they must NEVER be re-frozen.

Vegetables and Fruits		Preparation	Storage Duration (months)	Thawing period at room temperature (hours)
Cauliflower		Remove the leaves, divide the core into parts and keep it waiting in water containing a little amount of lemon	10-12	It may be used in frozen form
Green Beans, French Beans		Wash them and cut into small pieces.	10-13	It may be used in frozen form
Peas		Shell and wash them	12	It may be used in frozen form
Mushrooms and Asparagus		Wash them and cut into small pieces	6-9	It may be used in frozen form
Cabbage In a cleaned fashion 6-8 2
Eggplant		Cut it into pieces of 2cm after washing it	10-12	Separate plates from each other
Corn		Clean it and pack it with its cob or in grains	12	It may be used in frozen form
Carrot		Clean them and cut into slices	12	It may be used in frozen form
Pepper		Remove the stem, divide it into two and separate the seeds	8-10	It may be used in frozen form
Spinach Washed 6-9 2
Apple and Pear		Slice it by peeling its rind	8-10	(In freezer) 5
Apricot and Peach		Divide it into half and remove the seeds	4-6 (In freezer) 4
Strawberry and Raspberry		Wash and clean them	8-12	2
Cooked fruits		Inside a cup with addition of 10% of sugar	12	4
Plums, Cherries, Sour Cherries		Wash them and remove the stems	8-12 5-7
Dairy Products and Pastries		Preparation	Storage Duration (months)	Storage Conditions
Packaged (Homogenised) Milk		In its own package	2-3	Only homogeneous ones
Cheese (except white cheese)		In the form of slices 6-8		They may be left in their original packages for short time storage. They should also be wrapped in plastic folio for long term storage.
Butter, Margarine		In its own package	6
Egg*	Egg White 10-12			30 gr of it Equals to one egg yolk.
	Egg mixture (White-Yolk)	It is mixed very well, a pinch of salt or sugar is added to prevent it from getting too thick.	10	50 gr of it Equals to one egg yolk.	In a closed cup
	Egg Yolk	It is mixed very well, a pinch of salt or sugar is added to prevent it from getting too thick.	8-10	2 gr of it Equals to one egg yolk.

* It should not be frozen with its shells. The white and yolk of the egg should be frozen separately or as having been well mixed.

	Storage Duration (months)	Thawing period at room temperature (hours)	Thawing duration in the oven (minutes)
Bread 4-6 2-3			4-5 (220-225 °C)
Biscuits 3-6 1-1,5			5-8 (190-200 °C)
Pie 1-3 2-3			5-10 (200-225 °C)
Tart	1-1,5	3-4	5-8 (190-200 °C)
Filo Pastry	2-3	1-1,5	5-8 (190-200 °C)
Pizza 2-3 2-4			15-20 (200 °C)

The taste of some spices found in cooked dishes (anise, basilica, watercress, vinegar, assorted spices, ginger, garlic, onion, mustard, thyme, marjoram, black pepper, etc.) changes and they assume a strong taste when they are stored for a long period. Therefore, the frozen food should be added little amount of spices or the desired spice should be added after the food has been thawed.

The storage period of food is dependent on the oil used. The suitable oils are margarine, calf fat, olive oil and butter and the unsuitable oils are peanut oil and pig fat.

The food in liquid form should be frozen in plastic cups and the other food should be frozen in plastic folios or bags.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

- Make sure to unplug the fridge before starting to clean it.

- Do not wash your fridge by pouring water.

- You can wipe the inner and outer sides with a soft cloth or a sponge using warm, soapy water.

- Remove the parts individually and clean with soapy water. Do not wash in washing machine.

- Never use flammable, explosive, or corrosive materials like paint thinner, gas, or acid for cleaning the fridge.

- Cleaning the condenser (back of the appliance) with a brush or a vacuum cleaner at least once a year will ensure maximum product efficiency and productivity.

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Make sure that your fridge is unplugged while cleaning.

Defrosting

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- Your refrigerator performs fully automatic defrosting. The water formed as a result of defrosting passes through the water collection spout, flows into the vaporization container behind your refrigerator and evaporates by itself in there.

• Make sure you have disconnected the plug of your refrigerator before cleaning the vaporization container.

- Remove the vaporization container from its position by unscrewing the screws as indicated. Clean it with soapy water at specific time intervals. Thus, the odor formation will have been prevented.

Replacing the Bulb

To replace the bulb in the freezer and fridge compartments;

1- Unplug your fridge.
2- Using a screwdriver, carefully remove the light cover from the top panel.
3- Replace with a 15 watt bulb.
4- Reinstall the light cover.
5- Wait for 5 minutes before re-plugging the fridge in and restore the thermostat to its original position.

SHIPMENT AND REPOSITIONING

- Original packaging and foam may be kept for re-transportation (optional).

- You should wrap your fridge with a thick packaging and band it to the unit. Always follow the original instructions for transportation found on the packaging for re-transportation.

- Remove unsecured parts (shelves, accessories, vegetable bins etc.) or secure them into the fridge by using bands or tape during re-positioning and transportation.

• Always transport your fridge in the upright position.

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BEFORE CALLING SERVICE

If your refrigerator is not working:

• Is there an electrical failure?

- Has the plug been correctly connected to the socket?

- Has there been a blow-out in the fuse or breaker of the electrical circuit to which the plug has been connected?

- Are there any faults with the socket? For this purpose, try the plug of your refrigerator by connecting it to a socket which you are sure is working.

If your refrigerator does not get cold enough:

• Is the thermostat set in the coldest position?

- Are the doors of your refrigerator opened very frequently and do they remain open for long periods of time?

- Do the doors of your refrigerator fully closed and are the door gaskets sealing correctly?

- Are any containers or dishes placed in your refrigerator contacting the back wall in such a way that they are obstructing the air circulation?

• Is your refrigerator over-filled?

• Is there enough space between your refrigerator and the back and side walls?

If the food in the Cooling/Freezing compartment is colder than necessary:

• Has a suitable temperature setting be made? (Are the thermostat knobs in the position "5"?)
• Is there too much newly placed food in the deep freeze compartment?

If there is, the compressor shall operate longer for freezing it; hence it may also possibly be cooling the food in the cooling compartment more than necessary.

If your refrigerator is operating noisily:

The compressor shall from time to time energize to ensure that the adjusted coolness level remain fixed. The noises that may be heard from the refrigerator at that time are normal as required by function.

Once the required coolness level has been achieved, the noises should automatically diminish.

If there is still noise:

• Has your refrigerator been leveled? Have the feet been adjusted and set?
  • Is there anything behind your refrigerator?
• Are the shelves or the plates on the shelves of your fridge vibrating? If so, then rearrange the shelves and/or plates.
• Are the goods placed in your fridge vibrating? Secure them or rearrange on the shelf.

Crackling (Ice Cracking) Noise:

• It is heard during the automatic defrosting process as the ice which has formed on the cooling coil melts and falls into the drain trough.
• Once the device has been cooled or heated (the expansions and contractions of the actual product material).

Short Cracking Noise:

- It is heard when the thermostat turns the compressor on and off.

Compressor Noise:

• It is a normal engine noise. This noise indicates that the compressor is operating normally.
• As the compressor is being energized, it might run a bit more noisily for a short period of time.

Bubbling and gurgling sound:

- This noise is emitted as the coolant fluid flows through the pipes within the system.

Water flowing sound:

- This is the normal sound of water flowing into the drain trough during the defrosting process.

Air blowing sound:

- It is the normal fan sound. This sound may be heard due to air circulation in No Frost refrigerators when the system is operating normally.

If the edges of the refrigerator cabinet contacted by the door seal are hot:

- Especially in summer months (in hot weather), there might be warming of the surfaces contacted by the seal on the refrigerator. This is normal.

If there is moisture on the inner parts of your refrigerator:

- Has the food been properly packaged and sealed? Have the containers been well dried before they were put into the refrigerator?

- Are the doors of the refrigerator opened very frequently? Once the door is opened, the humidity found in the air in the room enters the refrigerator. Especially if the humidity levels in the room are very high. The more frequently the door is opened, the faster will be the humidification.

- It is normal to have water drops formed on the back wall following the automatic defrosting process (In Static Models).

If the doors are not being properly closed:

- Are food packages preventing the doors from being closed?

- Have the door compartments, shelves and drawers properly placed?

- Are the door seals defective or torn?

- Is your refrigerator standing on level ground?

IMPORTANT NOTES:

- In case of a sudden power loss or disconnecting and reconnecting of the plug to the electrical socket, the compressor protective thermal element will be opened as the pressure of the gas in the cooling system of your refrigerator has not yet been balanced. 4 or 5 minutes later, your refrigerator will start to operate; this is normal.

- If you won't be using your refrigerator for a long time (such as on summer holidays), please disconnect the plug from the socket. Clean your refrigerator as per Part 4 of this document and leave the door open to prevent any humidification or odor formation.

If there is still a problem with your refrigerator although you have followed the instructions in this book, please consult your nearest authorized service center.

The life cycle of this product as determined and proclaimed by the Ministry of Industry (the period for making spare parts available for the product to be able to fulfill its functions) is 10 years.

Conformity Information

- Tropical Class is defined for the environment temperatures between 16^ and 43^ in accordance with the TS EN ISO 15502 Standards.

- The appliance is designed in compliance with the EN15502, IEC60335-1 / IEC60335-2-24, 2004/108/EC standards.

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