RB4091W - Fridge GORENJE - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL RB4091W GORENJE

Thank you for your trust and for buying this appliance. We hope it will successfully serve the purpose for many years.

Refrigerator is for domestic use only and is intended for storing fresh foods at the temperature higher than 0^ C. Low temperature compartment is used for ice making and storing ice cubes.

Before Putting Into Use 64

Instructions for Use

We Care for the Environment

Tips for Energy Savings

Important.... 65

Disposing of the Worn Out Appliance

Placing and Installation.... 66

Choosing the Right Place

Placing the Self-Standing Appliance

Connection to Power Supply

Description of the Appliance.... 67

Operation Control.... 68

Temperature Selection

Use.... 68

Storing Fresh Foods

Ice Making

Changing the Direction of Opening the Door.... 70

Maintenance and Cleaning.... 71

Manual Defrosting of the Low Temperature

Compartment

Cleaning the Appliance

Switch Off the Appliance When Not In Use

Trouble-Shooting Guide 72

Before Putting Into Use

• Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply, leave it stand for about 2 hours, which will reduce a possibility of malfunctions in the cooling system due to transport handling.
• Clean the appliance, and be thorough, especially in the interior (See Cleaning and Maintenance).
• In case the interior accessories are not correctly placed, rearrange them as described in chapter Description of the Appliance.

Instructions for Use

These instructions for use are intended for the user. They describe the appliance and its correct and safe use. They were prepared for various types/models of refrigerators therefore you might find in it description of some functions and accessories that your appliance does not have.

We Care for the Environment

• Our products use environmentally friendly packaging, which can be either recycled or disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner. To this end, individual packaging materials are clearly marked.
• These instructions are printed either on recycled paper or chlorine free bleached paper.
• When your appliance finally wears out, please try not to burden the environment with it; call your nearest authorised service agent. (See Disposing of the Worn Out Appliance)

Tips for Energy Savings

• Try not to open the door too often, especially when the weather is wet and hot. Once you open the door, mind to close it as soon as possible. This is especially important if you have an upright model.
• Every now and then check if the appliance is sufficiently ventilated (adequate air circulation behind the appliance).
• Turn the thermostat knob from higher to lower setting as soon as possible (depends on how loaded the appliance is, ambient temperature...).
• Before loading the appliance with fresh food, make sure it was cooled to ambient temperature.
• Ice and frost layer increase energy consumption, so do clean the appliance as soon as the layer is 3-5 mm thick.
• If the gasket is damaged or if it turns out that the sealing is poor, the energy consumption is

substantially higher. To restore efficiency, replace the gasket.

• The condenser on the rear wall should be always clean, free of dust or any impurities.
• Always consider instructions stated in sections Positioning and Energy Saving Tips, otherwise the energy consumption is substantially higher.

Important

• If you've bought this appliance to replace an old one equipped with a lock that cannot be opened from inside (lock, bolt), make sure that the lock is broken. This will make it impossible for the children to lock themselves in the appliance and suffocate.
• Mind to connect the appliance correctly to the mains supply (see Connection to the Mains Supply).
• Do not touch the cooled surfaces while the appliance operates, especially not with wet hands, because the skin might stick to the cold surfaces.
• Carefully check the foods for color and smell and if you are in doubt about their quality, throw them away because they may be spoiled and therefore dangerous to eat.
• Disconnect the appliance from the mains before repairing (only a qualified technician should repair it) and before cleaning.
• Do not defrost the appliance with other electric devices (hair dryer etc.) and never scrape the ice or frost layer with sharp tools. Use only enclosed tools or tools recommended by the manufacturer.
• For the sake of environment protection - be careful not to damage the rear wall of the appliance (the condenser unit or the tubes - for example when moving the appliance) or any part of the refrigerating system inside the appliance.
• The refrigerating system of the appliance is filled with refrigerant and oil, so when the appliance is damaged, handle it with care and dispose it of in compliance with environmental protecting precautions. (See We Care for the Environment).
• In the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or his service agent or a qualified person in order to avoid hazard.
• The rating plate is in the interior or on the rear wall of the appliance.

This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). This guideline is the frame of a European-wide validity of return and recycling on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment.

Disposing of the Worn Out Appliance

• When your appliance finally wears out, dispose it of. If the appliance has a lock, break it, in order to prevent eventual accidents (danger of children get locked inside the appliance).
• The refrigerating system of the appliance is filled with refrigerant and insulating substances which should be separately treated and processed. Call your nearest authorised service agent or specialised servicing centre. If you don't find one, contact your local authorities or your distributor. Be careful not to damage the tubes on the rear wall of the appliance (danger of pollution).

Placing and Installation

Choosing the Right Place

Place the appliance in a dry and regularly ventilated room. Allowed ambient temperature depends on the model (class) of the appliance and is stated on the rating plate of the appliance. Never place the appliance near heat emitting devices (e.g. cooker, radiator, water heater or similar devices) and do not expose it to direct sunlight. If this is not possible, place it as far away

as possible or provide for an adequate insulation. The appliance should be positioned at least 3 cm away from the electric or gas cooker and at least 30 cm away from the oil or coal stove. If this is not possible, use an appropriate insulation. Behind the appliance there should be free space at least 200 cm² wide and above the appliance the high kitchen units should be at least 5 cm away from the appliance in order to assure adequate ventilation of the condenser unit.

Class Ambient temperature
SN (sub-normal) from + 10°C to + 32°C
N (normal) from + 16°C to + 32°C
ST (sub-tropical) from + 18°C to + 38°C
T (tropical) from + 18°C to + 43°C

Placing the Self-Standing Appliance

- Place the appliance firmly on a solid base. Level it with the two adjustable feet, located on the front.

Simple line drawing of a mechanical component with a base and spring (no text or symbols)

- The appliance with ventilation grid may be placed close to the wall. The grid enables sufficient air circulation, required for adequate ventilation of the rear wall.

Simple line drawing of a table with a grid pattern on top and a shaded triangular section on the right (no text or symbols)

Connection to Power Supply

Connect the appliance with the cable and plug to the power supply socket outlet with a ground terminal (safety socket).

Required nominal voltage and frequency are indicated on the rating plate.

The connection to the mains supply and earthing have to be made according to current standards and regulations. The appliance resists temporary voltage tolerance up to -15 to +10 %.

Description of the Appliance

2 B A 1

A Refrigerator

B Low temperature compartment

Door Liner

The door liner consists of various shelves. The upper shelf is used for storing eggs, cheese, butter and yogurt as well as other smaller packages. The lower shelf is used for storing bottles.

1 Shelf

2 Thermostat knob

NOTE:

• The appliance can be equipped with various accessories, depending on the model of the appliance.
• Door handles have various shapes, depending on the model.

Operation Control

The appliance is controlled with thermostat knob, situated inside the appliance.

Turn the knob from STOP (0) position towards 7 and backwards.

Temperature Selection

- Higher settings on the knob (towards 7) mean lower temperatures (colder) in all three compartments of the appliance. Temperature in the interior of the appliance may even drop below 0°C. Higher settings should be used only in case higher temperature is recommended or required.

When the ambient temperature is normal, we recommend medium setting.

• Changes of the ambient temperature affect temperature in the interior of the appliance (choose correct setting of the thermostat knob).
• In STOP (0) position the appliance does not operate (the cooling system is switched off), yet power supply is not interrupted.
• Temperature in the refrigerator and in low temperature compartment also depends on how often the door is opened.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 STOP 0

Use

Storing Fresh Foods

Proper use of the appliance, adequately packed food, correct temperature and taking into account hygienic precautions will substantially influence the quality of the food stored.

• Foods to be stored in the refrigerator should be properly packed as to prevent mixing various moisture degrees and odours (in polyethylene bags or sheet, aluminium foil, wax paper, or stored in covered containers or bottles).
• Before storing food in the refrigerator, remove the excessive packaging (like yoghurt in multi-package).
• Pack systematically and make sure that foodstuffs do not touch each other (various odours may mix). Assure adequate air circulation around packages.
• Never store inflammable, volatile or explosive substances.
• Beverages with high alcohol percentage should be stored in tightly sealed bottles in vertical position.
• Do not store foods with strong or unpleasant odors, as it is possible that you spoil other foods.
• Food should not touch the rear wall of the refrigerator!
• Foods should be cooled down before storing.
• Crispy and delicate foods should be stored in the coldest parts of the refrigerator.
• Try not to open the door too often.
• Set the thermostat to the setting where lowest temperatures are reached. Set the thermostat

gradually as to avoid freezing of the foods.

Use a thermometer and measure the temperature in the individual compartments.

Place the thermostat in a glass vessel filled with water. Temperature readings are most reliable few hour after steady state is reached.

• Some organic solutions like volatile oils in lemon or orange peel, acid in butter etc. could cause damage and when in contact with plastic surfaces or gaskets for longer period of time they can even cause accelerated ageing of the plastic material.
• Unpleasant odor inside the refrigerator is a sign that something is wrong with foods or that your refrigerator needs cleaning. Unpleasant odor can be eliminated or reduced by washing the interior of the refrigerator with a mild solution of water and vinegar.

We also recommend using activated carbon filters to clean the air or to neutralize odors.

- If you plan a longer journey, make sure to remove quickly perishable articles of food out of the appliance before you leave.

Fresh Food Storage Time in the Refrigerator

Legend: + recommended storage time = possible storage time

Ice Making

Recommended thermostat position for ice making is on the middle setting.

Fill two thirds of the ice tray with cold water or any other liquid convenient for freezing. Insert the ice tray into the guides or on the cooling plate.

Time required for the ice to form, largely depends on ambient temperature, thermostat setting and on how often you open the door. It usually takes 2-6 hours (depends on which model of refrigerator you have). With smaller refrigerators we recommend you make a stock of ice cubes (store them in a separate plastic box). The easiest way to empty the ice tray is to turn the tray around, pour it with cold water and slightly twist it (bend it).

Illustration of hands holding a tray with cubes and falling blocks (no text or symbols)

Changing the Direction of Opening the Door

If you find the direction of opening the door on your appliance inconvenient, you can change it. Holes on the opposite side have already been prepared in the factory and are now plugged.

• Unscrew the lower hinge with foot and remove the door of the appliance.
• Unscrew the other foot and fix it on the place where previously was the hinge with the foot.
• Rotate the fastener having the function of the upper hinge counter clockwise, take it off and replace it on the opposite side of the door.
• Take off all door corners and interchange them (instead of the corner with a hole insert the one without the hole and vice versa).

• Put the door on the fastener having the function of the upper hinge.

• Put the fastener with foot of the lower hinge (with a washer) into the plastic corner with a hole and fix the lower hinge.

• Unscrew the handle and replace it on the opposite side (not for handles mounted horizontally).

Some screws are covered with caps. Take them off before undoing the screws.

- Plug the remaining holes with decorative caps.

- Check the gasket, it shouldn't be creased and it should seal well.

Should the seal not adhere to the casing of the appliance perfectly, it will have to be heated from a suitable distance (by means of hair drier, for example) and lightly stretched to the required height.

1 2 3 4

1 Lower hinge with foot 3 Fastener
2 Foot 4 Handle

Maintenance and Cleaning

Manual Defrosting of the Low Temperature Compartment

When the frost and ice layer in the low temperature compartment is 3-5 mm thick, you should defrost it.

• Turn the thermostat knob to STOP (0) position, and disconnect the power supply.
• Empty the compartment and put a suitable vessel under the low temperature compartment to collect the defrost water. Leave the door of the compartment open to accelerate defrosting.
• Avoid using defrosting sprays, as they may cause damage to the plastic parts and may be hazardous to health.

Cleaning the Appliance

Disconnect the power supply before cleaning the appliance.

Do not use coarse or aggressive cleaning agents as you can damage the surface.

Be careful to remove any cleanser agent remaining after cleaning.

- Clean the exterior with water and detergent. Varnished surfaces are cleaned with soft cloth and an alcohol based cleaning agent (for example glass cleaners). You may also use alcohol (ethanol or isophylic alcohol). The application of abrasive and specially aggressive cleaners, such as the stainless steel cleaners, is not appropriate for the cleaning of plastic and coated parts.

- Wash the interior of the appliance with lukewarm water, in which you added one or two spoonfuls of vinegar.

- Every now and then wipe the condenser on the rear wall. Use soft non-metal brush or vacuum cleaner.

Illustration of a hand holding a circular object over a grid-patterned surface (no text or symbols)

After cleaning, connect the appliance to power supply and reload it.

Switch Off the Appliance When Not In Use

If you do not intend to use the appliance for a longer period, set the thermostat knob to the STOP (0) position. Disconnect the power supply, take out the foods and defrost and clean the appliance. Leave the door slightly open.

Trouble-Shooting Guide

During the service, you can come across some troubles that in most cases result from improper handling of the appliance and can easy be eliminated.

The Appliance Fails to Operate After Connecting to the Mains Supply

- Check the supply in the outlet socket and make sure the appliance is switched on (thermostat knob in operating position).

Continuous Operation of the Cooling System

• The door was frequently opened or it was left opened for too long.
• The door is not properly closed (the door may sag, the gasket may be polluted or damaged).
• Perhaps you have overloaded the appliance with fresh foods.
• The reason may be inadequate ventilation of the compressor and condenser (assure adequate air circulation and wipe off the condenser).

Noise

Cooling in refrigerating-freezing appliances is enabled by the refrigerating system with compressor, which produces noise. How noisy the appliance is depends on where it is placed, how it is used and how old the appliance is.

- During the operation of the compressor the noise of liquid is heard and when the compressor is not operating, the refrigerant flow is heard. This is a normal condition and it has no influence whatsoever on the lifetime of the appliance.

- After starting the appliance, the operation of the compressor and the refrigerant flow may be louder, which does not mean that something is wrong with the appliance and it has no influence on the lifetime of the appliance. Gradually the noise is reduced.

- Sometimes unusual and stronger noise is heard, which is rather unusual for the appliance. This noise is often a consequence of inadequate placing.

- The appliance shall be placed and levelled firmly on solid base.

• It should not touch the wall or kitchen units standing next to it.
• Check the accessories in the interior of the appliance, they should be placed correctly in their positions; also check the bottles, tins and other vessels that might touch each other and rattle.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO ALTER THE SPECIFICATIONS WITH NO INFLUENCE ON THE OPERATION OF THE APPLIANCE.