NRK 63321 - Fridge GORENJE - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL NRK 63321 GORENJE

Instructions for use

Black-and-white photo of a child reaching for a white teddy bear inside a refrigerator (no text or symbols visible)

Upright refrigerator - freezer

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Thank you for your confidence in buying our appliance and congratulations on the excellent choice. We hope it will successfully serve its purpose for many years.

Upright refrigerator - freezer (hereinafter: the appliance) is combined from two parts: top part is refrigerator and bottom part is upright freezer.

Refrigerator is used in households for storage of fresh food at temperatures above 0^ C).

Freezer is used in households for freezing fresh food and storage of frozen food for up to one year (depending on the type of food).

Before first operation .... 3

A few tips on how to save power with your refrigerator-freezer combo .... 4

Description of the appliance .... 5

Installation and connection 6

Appliance control 8

Appliance control 12

Recommended distribution of food 16

Storing fresh food in the refrigerator 17

Storing of food in the ZeroZone drawer 19

Storage of food in the FreshZone 21

Freezing and storage of frozen food 22

Defrosting the appliance 24

Cleaning 25

Troubleshooting guide 26

Noise level 27

Before fi rst operation

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• The appliance is manufactured in compliance with all relevant safety standards; however, it is recommended that persons with impaired physical, motional, or mental abilities, or persons with inadequate experience and knowledge, do not use the appliance without due supervision. The same recommendation applies to minors using the appliance.
• Before connecting the appliance read these instructions carefully. They describe the appliance and provide instructions for its safe and correct use. The instructions are prepared for different types and models of the appliance so they may contain descriptions of functions and components your appliance may not have.

Instructions also contain the NO FROST freezer version, with integrated fan and automatic defrost.

• Remove the wrapping protecting the appliance during transport. Door corners are fitted with protective spacers. Remove the spacers and replace them with the attached pegs.
• Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply, leave it in upright position for about 2 hours. This will reduce possibility of malfunctions in the cooling system resulting from prior transport and handling.
• The appliance must be connected to the mains supply in accordance with the standing regulations and local requirements.
• The appliance must not be used in open air or exposed to weather precipitation.
• Always disconnect the appliance from power supply (pull the power cord from wall socket) before cleaning and before replacing the light bulb.
• If the power supply cord is damaged, in order to avoid hazard it must be replaced by the service.
• In case of longer disuse first turn the appliance off with the ON/OFF button and disconnect it from mains supply. Empty the appliance, clean the interior and leave the door ajar.
• For the protection of environment deliver the obsolete appliance to the authorized scrap appliance dealers.
• Wrappings contain environmentally friendly materials which can be recycled, recovered or disposed without threat to the environment.
• To prevent any pollution be careful not to damage the insulation or refrigeration tubes at the rear wall during the installation, cleaning and disposal of the appliance.
• Never let the children play with the appliance.

• Self closing door hinge (certain models only) pulls the door to the cabinet just before closing, thereby preventing the door to remain ajar. Equally it limits the door opening angle and prevents damage to adjacent elements.

• Rating plate with basic information is located in the interior of the appliance. If the sticker plate is not suitable for your language, replace it with the attached one.

• Warning: Ventilation slots on the appliance or built-in element should always be kept clean and unobstructed.
• Warning: Do not use any mechanical accessories when thawing the refrigerator, except for those explicitly recommended by the manufacturer.
• Warning: To prevent any pollution be careful not to damage the insulation or refrigeration tubes at the rear wall during the installation, cleaning and disposal of the appliance.
• Warning: Do not use any electrical devices inside the appliance, except for those explicitly recommended by the manufacturer.

The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of thisproduct. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

A few tips on how to save power with your refrigerator-freezer combo

• Observe the installation instructions.
• Do not open the appliance door more frequently than necessary.
• Occasionally check whether air can circulate freely behind the appliance.
• Condenser unit mounted on the appliance back wall must be kept clean at all times (see section "Cleaning the appliance").
• If the seal is damaged or loose, replace it as soon as possible.
• Store your food in closed containers or other appropriate packaging.
• Before placing the food in the refrigerator, let it cool down to room temperature.
• Defrost your frozen food in the refrigerator compartment.
• Remove the freezer drawers and door as described in the instructions, in order to make use of the entire capacity.
• Defrost your conventional freezer when a frost layer approximately 3-5 millimetres thick has accumulated on the surfaces in the freezer compartment.
• Make sure the shelves are evenly distributed and that the food is arranged in a way that allows free circulation of air (heed the recommended food arrangement as described in the instructions).
• In appliances fitted with a fan, do not block the fan slots.

Description of the appliance

A 1 2 3 6 4 5 B 10 11 12 17 16 15 7 8 9 14 13

A Refrigerator

B Freezer

1 Interior light
2 Shelf (adjustable height)
3 Foldable egg rack (closed - six eggs, open - 12 eggs)
4 Vegetable crisp pan*

5 ZeroZone food storage drawer with pull-out guides (may. 20 kg)*

6 Bottle rack*

7 Refrigerator door shelf (options: deep, shallow; covered or no cover)

8 Twin row bottle carrier with safety holder*

9 Tube holder*

10 Fast freeze drawer for small quantities of food*

11 Large SpaceX drawer with pull-out guides (storage/freezing)* ** (max. 16 kg)

12 Storage compartment (short)

• Interior accessories of the appliance may vary according to the model.
• Drawers are protected against accidental extraction. To extract the drawer from the appliance, open it and lift front part upwards, then pull it out. Certain models are fitted with pull-out slide guides which facilitate opening. Pull-out guide drawers (or shelves) are extracted by lifting the rear end and pulling out inclined under the 45° angle. Reinsert in opposite sequence.
  * Certain models only.
  ** Freezing compartment depends on the model (see chapter on Freezing of provisions).

Installation and connection

Selecting the location

- Place the appliance in dry and well aired room. The appliance operates best at temperature ranges indicated in the chart below. Relevant class of the appliance is indicated on the rating plate.

Class Ambient temperature
SN (subnormal) from	+10°C to +32°C
N (normal) from +16°C to +32°C
ST (subtropical) from	+16°C to +38°C
T (tropical) from +16°C to +43°C

Positioning the appliance

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Positioning the appliance requires two persons in order to avoid injuries or damage to the appliance.

• Place the appliance flatly and firmly on a solid base. The appliance is fitted with adjustable feet on the front side, used to level the appliance. Rear side of the appliance is fitted with wheels facilitating the positioning of the appliance at the preselected place (certain models only).
• The element above the appliance must be at least 5 cm away to allow sufficient cooling of the condenser.
• Avoid exposing the appliance to direct sunlight or heat sources. If this is not feasible, install insulation plate between the appliance and adjacent heat source.

- Bottom front side of the appliance is fitted with handles to facilitate relocation. The appliance may stand independently or adjacent to a furniture element or wall. Be sure to leave enough space for the opening of the door, to avoid damage to the appliance or injuries to persons. Also leave ample space for extracting shelves (see installation diagram).

min 15 mm min 600 mm min 650 mm min 1160 mm 90° 115° min 880 mm

min 15 mm min 650 mm min 650 mm min 1160 mm 90° 115° min 900 mm

Connecting to power supply

Reverse door swing

• Use the power cord to connect the appliance to the mains power. Wall outlet must be fitted with ground terminal (safety socket). Nominal voltage and frequency are indicated on the relevant label or rating plate of the appliance.
• Mains power connection and grounding must be made in line with standing regulations and local requirements.

The appliance is able to accommodate minor temporary voltage tolerances, but they may not exceed -6% to +6%

Direction of door swing is reversible, but the procedure has to be performed by a qualified service technician.

Appliance control

Control unit I

Control unit is located at the exterior side of the door.

A H G F + 6 °C - 24 °C D C E B

Setting ON

Setting OFF

A Refrigerator temperature selector and ON/OFF button
B Freezer temperature selector and ON/OFF button
C Alarm button
D Refrigerator fast cooling button
E Fast freeze button
F Quick cooling of beverages in the refrigerator
G Economy button
H Vacation program

The ON/OFF button

First plug the power cord into the wall outlet. The LCD display is on and indicates dashes.

• Switch the appliance on/off by pressing buttons (A, B), for 3 seconds.
• Single compressor appliances (HZS 4066, 3567, HZF 3267, 3767, 3761 EFV, HZKF 3067, 3567 EFV and EBFV) are switched on/off (both the refrigerator and the freezer) by pressing the button (B). After that you may switch the refrigerator on/off by pressing the button (A).
• Display indicates refrigerator temperature +9°C and freezer temperature -16°C. These values remain on the display until the actual temperature within the unit falls below the above values.
• The appliance is factory preset to the recommendable refrigerator temperature of +5°C and freezer temperature of -18°C.

Setting the temperature

Refrigerator temperature setting range is from +1°C to +9°C (or +3°C to +8°C for appliances equipped with the ZeroZone drawer).

Freezer temperature setting range is from -16^ to -24^ (or -2^ to +3^ for appliances quipped with the ZeroZone drawer - not adjustable).

Reducing the temperature:

press button ← (A for refrigerator, B for freezer);

Increasing the temperature:

press button + (A for refrigerator, B for freezer);

• When you press one of temperature setting buttons, the digital display starts fl ashing and indicates the last selected temperature.
• Temperature setting is changed by short sequence pressing of the button in steps of 1°C. During the setting procedure all other buttons are void.
• Around 5 seconds after the release of the button, the display automatically indicates the actual temperature.

Power failure

In case of power failure display fl ashes and indicates maximum reached temperature during the failure (max. +25°C). The appliance operates on preceding settings. To display actual temperature press the Alarm button.

Other settings

+ 6 °C - 24 °C

+ 6 °C - 24 °C

G + 6 °C - 24 °C

Alarm

Continuous sound - opened refrigerator door.

If the refrigerator door is open for more than one minute, the sound signal (continuous tone) starts and symbol appears. Alarm goes off by closing the door, or by pressing the alarm off button ⚙ (C).

Intermittent sound - refrigerator/freezer temperature too high.

Elevated temperature within the refrigerator is signaled by the sound alarm (intermittent tone), and the symbol and temperature both flash on the display..

• Alarm is switched off by pressing the alarm off button (C). The symbol and flashing temperature are switched off automatically when the interior is cool enough, and there is no danger for perishable goods.
• If the temperature in the freezer compartment fails to reach the required level even 24 hours after the alarm had been shut down, the sound alarm is switched on again and shuts off automatically when the freezer compartment cools down to the required level and there is no danger for perishable food.

After first start the appliance has a 24-hour alarm delay to avoid unnecessary panic.

Fast cooling of the refrigerator

This function is activated by pressing the button 📋 (D). It is switched off automatically after 6 hours, and the setting returns to the preceding value. The function is used for fast cooling of large quantities of fresh food inserted at once.

Economy button

Press button (G) to activate the energy saving function. Best storage temperature and consumption of energy are automatically set at +5°C for refrigerator and -18°C for freezer. Setting is switched off by another pressing of the same button. The function is used for saving energy.

+ 6 °C - 24 °C

F + 6 °C - 24 °C

H + 6 °C - 24 °C

Fast freeze function

Press the fast freeze button Ⓞ (E) to activate the intensive cooling of the freezer. If you fail to switch this function off manually by pressing the button adjacent to the symbol, it turns off automatically after 50 hours of operation. The function is intended for fast freezing of large quantities of inserted food. In case of power failure the fast freeze procedure is repeated. The function is used with the first start of the appliance, before cleaning, and when larger quantities of fresh food are inserted in the appliance.

Quick cooling of beverages

Press button 📋* (F) to activate quick cooling of beverages in the freezer. Place the 0.75 l bottle (or larger one) into the central drawer. After 45 minute lapse the sound alarm indicates that your drink is cooled.

Caution! Make sure you withdraw the bottle from the freezer, otherwise it might freeze and burst.

Vacation button

It is activated by pressing the button ⏻ (H). Refrigerator temperature is automatically set at +9°C (+8°C in appliances equipped with ZeroZone drawer) and the freezer at -18°C. Setting is switched off by another pressing of the same button. The function comes handy when you plan a longer absence from home. Remove quickly perishable food from the appliance. Do not forget to switch the function off when you return from the vacation.

Child lock

Built-in child lock prevents the appliance from unwanted temperature alterations and/or even switching off. Turn it on/off by pressing the alarm button (C) for 3 seconds. During the activated protection, when you press any button the wording LOC appears on the display.

Errors in operation

In case of malfunction the display indicates different error codes (see chapter Troubleshooting).

Display illumination

Display illuminates when the door is opened and a button is pressed. It remains lit for 3 minutes after the last change.

Control unit II

The control unit is located on the outer side of the door.

B A F E H G I J FRIDGE + 5 °C - 18 °C FREEZER L K N M P O C D

setting activated

setting deactivated

A Refrigerator on/off key
B Signal light: on when refrigerator is in operation
C Acoustic alarm off key
D Signal light: on when high temperature alarm is activated
E Super Cool (refrigerator boost) key
F Signal light: on when the Super Cool (refrigerator boost) is activated
G Refrigerator temperature setting key
H Refrigerator temperature digital display

I Eco (economy) program key
J Signal light: on when eco (economy) program is activated
K Freezer on/off key
L Signal light: on when freezer is in operation
M Super Freeze (freezer boost) key
N Signal light: on when the Super Freeze (freezer boost) is activated
O Freezer temperature setting key
P Freezer temperature digital display

Switching the appliance on/off

Changing the temperature

To switch on the appliance for the first time, connect the plug to a mains socket. The digital display will light up. Dashes will be displayed for refrigerator and freezer temperature.

• To switch on the appliance, press the ⏻ (A, K) key and hold it for 3 seconds.
• In appliances with a single compressor (HZS 4066, 3567; HZF 3267, 3767; HZKF 3067, 3567 EFV and EBFV), switch on/off the appliances (refrigerator and freezer) with the K key. After the appliance has been switched on in this way, you may switch on or off the refrigerator only using the (A) key.
• Refrigerator temperature of +9°C and freezer temperature of -16°C are displayed. These values will remain on respective displays until the temperature in each compartment falls below these values.
• The appliance is preset to the recommended refrigerator temperature of +5^ and freezer temperature of -18^ .

Refrigerator temperature range: +1°C to +9°C (+3°C to +8°C for appliances with ZeroZone drawer)

Temperature interval for the freezer: from -16^ to -24^ Temperature in the ZeroZone drawer: from -2^ to +3^ (not adjustable)

Setting a lower temperature:

Pritisnite tipko (za hladilnik (G), za zamrzovalnik (O)).

• When one of the temperature adjustment keys is pressed, the display will start fl ashing and the most recent setting will be displayed.
• Set the temperature by briefly pressing the (G) or (O) key. Each time the key is pressed, temperature is decreased by 1°C. During the temperature stetting procedure, all other keys are disabled.
• Approximately 5 seconds after releasing the most recently pressed key, actual temperature is automatically displayed.

Other settings

°C - O C D

B A F E - + - *

G I J °C eco

Alarm

Continuous acoustic signal - open refrigerator door alarm

If the refrigerator door is open for more than one minute, a continuous acoustic signal (beep) is activated and the signal light (D) will light up. The acoustic alarm will go off when the door is closed or when the alarm is acknowledged with the ⚪ (C) key.

Intermittent acoustic alarm - high refrigerator/freezer temperature alarm

When the temperature is too high, an intermittent acoustic signal will be activated, signal light (D) will light up, and the temperature display will flash.

• Acknowledge and turn off the acoustic alarm by pressing the Ⓧ (C) key. As soon as the temperature in the freezer/ refrigerator drops to a level that no longer represents food spoilage hazard, the signal light (D) will go off and the display will stop flashing.
• If 24 hours after acknowledging the alarm the temperature in the freezer is still not safe, the acoustic alarm will be reactivated. When the freezer temperature drops to a level that no longer represents food spoilage hazard, the alarm will be automatically deactivated. After the appliance is switched on for the first time, there is a 24-hour delay in alarm operation to prevent unnecessary activation.

\* Refrigerator boost (Super Cool)

Press the ✗E) key to activate the refrigerator boost (Super Cool). When the refrigerator boost (Super Cool) is activated, the signal light (F) will be on. After six hours, the function is deactivated and the settings will return to the most recent values. This function is intended for fast cooling of a large amount of food.

eco Eco (economy) program

Press the eco (I) key to activate the eco (economy) program. When the eco (economy) program is activated, the signal light (J) will be on.

This function will set the optimum temperature for storing the food and economizing the power consumption: +5°C for the refrigerator and -18°C for the freezer. Deactivate the eco setting by pressing the key again. This function helps you save energy.

- L K N M - * -

\* Freezer boost (Super Freeze) function

Press the ✕ (M) key to activate the freezer boost (Super Freeze). When the freezer boost (Super Freeze) is activated, the signal light (F) will be on. Freezer boost (Super Freeze) will be activated. If the setting is not deactivated manually by pressing the key next to the symbol again, the setting will be deactivated automatically 50 hours after activation. This function is intended for fast freezing of a large amount of food. In case of a power failure, the super freeze process is restarted. Use this setting after switching on the appliance for the first time, before cleaning, or when inserting a large amount of food.

Child lock

The built-in child lock prevents any inadvertent or unwanted changes to the settings/temperature or even switching the appliance off. To activate the child lock, press the Alarm (C) key and hold it for 3 seconds. When the lock is activated, the display will read “L” whenever a key is pressed.

Possible faults and errors

In case of a fault, error or fault code will be indicated on the display (see chapter Troubleshooting).

Recommended distribution of food

Recommended distribution of food

Refrigerator compartments:

• top section: canned food, bread, wine, cake, ...
• middle section: dairy products, cheese, readymade food, desserts, juices, beer, TV-dinners, ...
• bottom section: meat, meat products, delicatessen, ...
• crisp pan: resh fruit, vegetables, salads, appliances without ZeroZone drawer also: root vegetables, potatoes, onions, garlic, tomatoes, tropical fruit, sauerkraut, turnips, ...
• ZeroZone drawer: fresh meat, meat products, fish, seafood, dairy products, salads, fruit, vegetables, mayonnaise, dips and sauces, ...

Refrigerator door lining compartments:

• top/middle section: eggs, butter, cheese, ...
• bottom section: beverages, cans, bottles, ...

Freezer sections:

• door compartments: packed vegetables, ice cream, ice, (certain models only)...
• other compartments: freezing, storing frozen food or quick cooling of bottles (see section "Freezing and storing frozen food", setting "Quick cooling of drinks in the freezer",...)

Illustration of a refrigerator with food items including vegetables, dairy products, and a crossed-out kitchen pan.

Storing fresh food in the refrigerator

Important precautions for storing fresh food

Proper use of the appliance, adequately packed food, correct temperature and hygienic precautions produce substantial impact on the quality of stored food.
Always respect the best before date, printed on the packaging.
Food to be stored in the refrigerator should be properly packed as to prevent emission and/or reception of moisture and odors.
⚠️ Never store infl ammable, volatile or explosive substances.
⚠ Beverages with high alcohol percentage shall be stored in tightly sealed bottles in vertical position.
Some organic solutions like volatile oils in lemon or orange peel, acids in butter etc. can cause damage in prolonged contact with plastic surfaces or gaskets for longer period of time they can cause accelerated aging of the plastic material.
⚠️ Unpleasant odor inside the refrigerator is a sign that something is wrong with food or that your refrigerator needs cleaning (see chapter Cleaning).
If you plan a longer absence, make sure you removed quickly perishable articles of food from the appliance before you leave.

Interior accessories and space distribution

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Equipment depends on the model.

• Shelves can be optionally placed on the guides inside the appliance. They are protected against pulling out. To remove the shelf, slightly lift up the back part and pull it out. Quickly perishable food should be stored on the back i.e. the coldest part of the shelves.
• Bottle carrier (certain models only) offers a choice of location. It can carry different bottles and/or cans, and it may also be used as a table bottle support.
• Certain models are equipped with wire bottle rack which enables placing of bottles on the cork. It is safeguarded against pulling out. It may be pulled out only if empty, by lifting the front part and pulling it towards you. Place the bottle rack in the appliance in such way to avoid obstruction of door closing by the length of the stacked bottles.
  Maximum load of the rack is 9 bottles of 0,75 l, or 13 kg of total mass - see label at the right side of the interior of the appliance.

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Approximate storage time of fresh foods

• Crisp tray below the glass shelf at the bottom of the refrigerator is used for storage of fruit and vegetables. It retains the right level of moisture and prevents drying out.
• The refrigerator door liner consists of various shelves or holders used for storing cheese, butter, eggs, yogurt, and a stock of other smaller packages, tubes, cans etc. The bottom shelf is used for storing bottles.
• Two-row tray in the refrigerator door inner liner for frequently used food offer you much better use of space in the door inner liner.

Food should be sorted in two rows according to the principle - high at the back and low in the front.

• Fan (certain models only - located under the ceiling or hidden behind rear panel of the refrigerator, or concealed within the freezing unit) improves even distribution of temperature and decreases dew upon storage racks.
• Cool water dispenser (available only in certain models on the exterior side of the door) is used for pouring cool water without opening the refrigerator door.

Installation: take the tap with pipes from the attached bag and cork the plastic water bottle (1,5 l). Remove the bag from the pipe coupled to the pump and connect it with the tap pipe by pressing one pipe into the other (minimum coverage 10 mm).

The system is suitable only for water, and it is not suitable for aromatized water or any other beverage. Place the plastic bottle anywhere on the shelf under the pump.

Pouring: press the glass towards the dispenser wall and activate by pressing upwards. Periodically empty the dripped water from the receptacle underneath the dispenser.

Before first use of cool water dispenser, as well as after a prolonged period of disuse (more than 1 weeks), pump at least one liter of water through the system to purge it from bacteria and accumulated dirt.

Food Period
eggs, marinades, smoked meat, up to	10 days
cheese up to 10 days
carrots, etc... up to 8 days
butter up to 7 days
cake, fruit, TV-dinner dishes, raw chunks of meat	up to 2 days
fi sh, raw minced meat, seafood up to	1 day

Storing of food in the ZeroZone drawer

The ZeroZone drawer provides storage of wide selection of fresh food approximately three times longer than in the traditional refrigerator. Food remains fresh for long time and it preserves its taste and nutritive ingredients. It reduces decay and loss of mass, so fruit and vegetables are more fresh and natural.

Storage temperature is around 0^ C (preset). Temperature may vary between -2^ C and +3^ C, depending on the temperature variation within the refrigerator.

If the temperature of the room, in which the appliance is installed, is lower than 16^ C, the recommended setting of refrigerating compartment is 5^ C or lower. For optimum operation the drawer must be completely closed.

The drawer has pull-out guides and additional separate compartments (depending on the model) for the separate storage of food and usage of space according to the individual nutrition habits.

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• When you buy food check its freshness: quality and durability of food depends on it.
• Store your food in closed containers or appropriate packaging to prevent it from emitting or receiving odours and moisture.
• Approximately 30-60 minutes prior use remove food from the drawer to let its aroma and taste develop at ambient temperature.
• Food sensitive to low temperatures is not suitable for storage in the ZeroZone drawer: pineapple, avocado, bananas, olives, potatoes, eggplants, cucumber, beans, paprika, melons, sweet melons, pumpkins...

Approximate storage time in the ZeroZone\* drawer

Food Storage period
Meat:
sausages, cold cuts, beef, pork, venison, raw meat	up to 7 days
poultry up to 5 days
fi sh up to 4 days
seafood up to 3 days
Vegetables:
cabbage, garlic, carrots up to 180 days
celery, herbs up to 30 days
lettuce, caulifl ower, chicory, rhubarb up to 21 days
Brussels sprouts, asparagus, kale, Chinese cabbage, turnips, radish	up to 14 days
onions, mushrooms, spinach, peas up to 7 days
Fruit:
apples up to 180 days
pears, kiwi up to 120 days
grapes, quince up to 90 days
peaches up to 30 days
reddcurrant, gooseberry, plums up to 21 days
apricots, huckleberry, cherry	up to 14 days
raspberry, strawberry	up to 3-5 days
Other:
milk	up to 7 days
butter	up to 30 days
cheese up to 30 days

* depending upon the quality and freshness of food

Storage of food in the FreshZone

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The FreshZone drawer provides storage of wide selection of fresh food longer than in the traditional refrigerator. Food remains fresh for long time and it preserves its taste and nutritive ingredients. It reduces decay and loss of mass, so fruit and vegetables are more fresh and natural. The drawer must be tightly closed to provide optimum operation.

• Moisture level in the drawer depends upon the moisture of stored food, and on the frequency of opening the drawer.
• When you buy food check its freshness: quality and durability of food depends on it.
• Store non-wrapped animal or vegetable food separately, or wrap it in suitable packages. Be careful to prevent touching of different types of meat. They should be packed and stored separately to avoid bacterial decomposition in case meat turns foul.
• Approximately 30-60 minutes prior use remove food from the drawer to let its aroma and taste develop at ambient temperature.
• Food sensitive to low temperatures is not suitable for storage in the FreshZone drawer: pineapple, avocado, bananas, olives, potato, eggplant, cucumber, beans, bell pepper, melons, water melons, pumpkins,...

Freezing and storage of frozen food

Freezer interior accessories

Freezing procedure

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Diagram of a refrigerator interior showing labeled compartments (I, II, III) without any text or symbols beyond labels

I. Freezing compartment
II. Storage compartment
III. Fast freeze of small quantities of food

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• The freezer interior door lining is also fitted with various shelves and holders (certain models only) used for storing frequently used frozen food - quick access (ice-cream, open packages of vegetables, etc.)
• 24 hours before freezing fresh food, activate the super freeze key (E) or (M) (depending on the model). After this period, place the fresh food into the freezing compartment I or III, depending on the model (see figure). With NO FROST freezers, freeze the food in the middle drawer. Do not let the already frozen packages touch the fresh ones.

NO FROST freezers require enough space under the ceiling for the circulation of cold air, so avoid storing the food above the marked level (see photo).

• After 24 hours you may relocate the food to the storage compartment, and repeat the freezing procedure if required.

You may also remove the drawers and store frozen food directly on cooling shelves. Do not remove the lower drawer if you have a NO FROST appliance!

- For freezing smaller quantities of fresh food (1-2 kg), the engagement of the fast freeze function is not required.

Important precautions for freezing of fresh food

⚠️ Freeze only such food which is suitable for freezing and sustain low temperatures. Food should be of adequate quality and fresh.
Select adequate packaging for each kind of food and pack it correctly.
The packaging should be air tight and well sealed without leaking since this could cause substantial vitamin loss and dehydration.
Mark packages with following data: kind and amount of foods and the date of loading.
It is imperative that food is frozen as quickly as possible. We therefore recommend the size of the package not to be too large and to be cooled before loading into the freezer.
The amount of the fresh foods that can be loaded in the freezer as a single load is declared on the rating plate. If the loaded amount is too large, the quality of freezing is reduced which in turn affects the quality of frozen foods.

Storing commercially frozen food

The storage time and recommended temperature for storing commercially frozen foods is indicated on the packaging. Always follow manufacturer's instructions for storage and use of frozen food. When shopping be careful to choose only food which is adequately packed and provided with complete data and stored in freezers where the temperature never rises above -18°C. Do not buy packages of food wrapped with frost. This indicates that the package was thawed before at least once.

Take care that packages don't start to thaw during transport to your home. Temperature rise shortens the storage time and affects the quality of commercially frozen foods.

Approximate storage time of frozen foods

Food Period
ruit, beef from 10 to 12 months
Vegetables, veal, poultry from 8 to 10 months
Venison from 6 to 8 months
Pork from 4 to 6 months
Chopped (minced) meat 4 months
Bread, pastry, TV-dinner, fat free fi sh	3 months
Intestines 2 months
Smoked sausages, fat fi sh 1 month

Defrosting frozen food

Partially thawed or defrosted foods should be used as soon as possible. Cold air preserves the food but it does not destroy microorganisms which rapidly activate themselves after defrosting and make foods perishable. Partial defrosting reduces the nutritional value of food, especially fruits, vegetables and readymade meals.

Making ice

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Remove the cap from ice tray and fill it to the mark with cold water or some other liquid, suitable for freezing. Close it and place it on the door shelf. Ice tray can produce 8 cubes. It is recommended to make ice on stock. Ice cubes are discharged from the tray by turning the tray upside down and placing it under cold running water. Shake the tray, open the cover and pour the ice out.

Defrosting the appliance

Automatic defrosting of the refrigerator

Refrigerator needs no special defrosting procedure, because ice deposited at the inner back wall is defrosted automatically. Ice deposited on the inner back wall during the compressor operation is defrosted when the compressor stops operating, and condensed water drops are drained through the outlet in the inner back wall into the drain pan situated above the compressor where it evaporates.

For appliances without the ZeroZone drawer:

In case of excessive ice deposits at the inner rear wall of the refrigerator (3-5 mm), switch the appliance off by pressing the ON/OFF button and defrost it manually.

Defrosting traditional freezer

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• Defrost the freezer when an approximately 3-5 millimeter layer of of frost or ice has built up.
• 24 hours before defrosting, activate the super freeze key (E) or (M) (depending on the model) in order to additionally cool the food. The 🔒 symbol or the (N) signal light will light up (depending on the model). After this period, remove the food from the freezer and protect them from defrosting.
• Turn on/off the freezer using the (B) or (K) key (depending on the model).
• To drain defrost water pull the funnel shaped groove at the bottom of the appliance out, and place a convenient vessel underneath to collect the defrost water.
• Never use powered appliances to defrost the freezer (hair dryer, etc.).

Defrosting the NO FROST freezer

• Avoid using defrosting sprays, as they may cause damage to the plastic parts and may be hazardous to health.
• Clean the interior of the appliance and wipe it dry (see chapter Cleaning).
• Before reloading food into the freezer switch the appliance on.
• Defrosting of NO FROST freezer is automatic. Periodic appearance of frost layer eventually disappears automatically.

Cleaning

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Prior any cleaning attempt disconnect the appliance from the mains (pull the power cord from the mains wall outlet).

Make sure to remove traces of any cleansing agents you had been using.

• Clean the exterior of the appliance with water and liquid detergent.
• For cleaning of plastic, coated, or aluminum parts avoid using abrasive or special cleansing agents (like the stainless steel polish), otherwise you may damage the surface.
• Clean coated and aluminum surfaces using the soft cloth and alcohol based cleaning agent (like glass cleaner).
• Wash the interior of the appliance with liquid detergent and lukewarm water, mixed with a little vinegar.

- For appliances without the ZeroZone drawer:

Groove and drain outlet located below the cooling panel at the rear wall collect the drained water, so they must not be clogged (with food particles, for example). Make sure you inspect them periodically and clean if necessary (use plastic straw to free the outlet hole).

• The condenser on the rear wall must always be clean and free of dust or kitchen fumes deposits, therefore clean the dust periodically with non-metallic brush or vacuum cleaner.
• Clean also the drip pan above the compressor. Ice and/or frost deposits exceeding 3-5 mm increase energy consumption, so you need to remove them regularly (not for the NO FROST freezer). Do not use sharp pointed objects, solvents or sprays.
  • After cleaning switch the appliance on and reload the food.

Troubleshooting guide

Fault: Cause/Remedy
The appliance does not operate after connection to the mains:	·Check if there is power in the socket and if the appliance is switched on.
Cooling system operates continuously without intermittent stoppages:	·Ambient temperature too high.
	·Frequent opening of the door, door open too long.
	·Door not closed properly (particle between door gasket, sagged door, check gasket sealing, etc...).
	·Excessive quantity of fresh food inserted at once.
	·Check air circulation for suffi cient cooling of the compressor, and clean the condenser.
	·Intensive freezing' or 'Intensive cooling' option is on.
Excessive ice formation at the rear interior wall of the refrigerator:	·Frequent opening of the door, door open too long.
	·Inserting hot food in the refrigerator.
	·Food or dish is touching the rear interior panel of the refrigerator.
	·Bad door sealing; clean or replace the gasket if dirty or damaged.
Water dripping from the appliance:	·Drain outlet is clogged, drain water drips past the collection groove.
	·Clean the clogged outlet using plastic straw. For models fitted with the ZeroZone drawer call service center.
	·Thaw thick ice deposits manually (see chapter Defrosting).
Sound alarm (refrigerator/freezer):	·Frequent opening of the door, door open too long.
	·Door not closed properly (particle between door gasket, sagged door, damaged gasket, etc...).
	·Excessively long power failure.
	·Excessive quantity of fresh food inserted at once.
	·Refrigerator sensor (A) is crammed with fresh food. Free the sensor and allow air to circulate around it.
Difficult door opening:	·If you attempt to open the immediately closed door of the freezer you may experience resistance. This happens because certain quantity of cold air escapes from the appliance through the open door and is replaced by warm ambient air. Cooling of such air creates negative pressure (vacuum) and suction, which prevents easy opening of the door. Situation is normalized after a few minutes, and you can open the door with ease.
Bulb replacement:	· Before replacing the light bulb, disconnect the appliance form the power supply. Using the screwdriver remove the cover, replace the bulb with a new one (E14, same voltage as the factory one) and fi t back the cover.
	· Don’t forget: the old bulb does not belong to organic waste.
	· Light bulb is consumption material and is not covered by the warranty.
	· Bulb lamps used in this appliance are special purpose lamps selected for household appliances use only. They are not suitable for household room illumination.
Water dispenser doesn’t work after connecting the appliance to the mains power:	· Check pipe couplings.
	· Check water level in the bottle. Before fi rst use, and if the dispenser was out of use for a longer period of time, the water bottle must be full, meaning that the lowest water level must be 5 cm below the pump.
Error code displayed: · If the character E appears on the digital display call service assistance.
Troubleshooting helpful hints:	· If you are not able to fix the trouble by any of the above tips, disconnect the power cord from the mains outlet, wait 10 minutes, and reconnect the appliance.In case trouble persists, contact the nearest authorized service center, giving them the type, model and serial number of the appliance, written on the rating plate in the inside of the appliance.

Noise level

Cooling of refrigerator-freezer appliances is provided by compressor cooling system (for certain appliances also the fan). Operation of this system results in certain noise, the intensity of which depends upon the installation, correct use, and age of the appliance.

• After starting the appliance, the operation of the compressor (the refrigerant flow) may be somewhat louder. This does not mean that something is wrong with the appliance, neither has it any influence on the lifetime of the appliance. Gradually the noise is reduced and eventually subsides.
• Sometimes the appliance produces unusual and stronger noise which is rather unusual for the appliance. This noise is often the consequence of inadequate positioning of the appliance:
• The appliance should be placed and leveled firmly on solid base.
• It should not touch the wall or adjacent kitchen units standing next to it.
• Check whether the accessories in the interior of the appliance are placed correctly in their positions; also check the bottles, tins and other vessels that might touch each other and rattle.
• The appliance should be placed and leveled firmly on solid base.
• It should not touch the wall or adjacent kitchen units standing next to it.
• Check whether the accessories in the interior of the appliance are placed correctly in their positions; also check the bottles, tins and other vessels that might touch each other and rattle.

THE MANUFACTURER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ALTER THE SPECIFICATIONS WITH NO IMPACT TO THE FUNCTIONAL OPERATION OF THE APPLIANCE.

HZOKS 3766, 3367,

HZOKF 3067, 3567

HZS 4066, 3567;

HZF 3267, 3767, 3761 EFV;