Gorenje NRF7181AX User manual

NO-FROST REFRIGERATOR
FREEZER - FRIDGE
Instruction booklet
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Index
BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE .................................................................... 2
General warnings ............................................................................................................ 2
Old and out-of-order fridges ........................................................................................... 4
Safety warnings ............................................................................................................... 4
Installing and operating your fridge ............................................................................... 5
Before Using your Fridge ................................................................................................ 5
THE VARIOUS FUNCTION AND POSSIBILITIES ............................................... 6
Information about NO FROST technology .................................................................... 6
Thermostat Setting .......................................................................................................... 6
Warnings about Temperature Adjustments ................................................................. 7
Accessories ..................................................................................................................... 7
Making ice cubes ..................................................................................................................... 7
Fast Freezing Shelf .................................................................................................................. 8
Magic Shelf ............................................................................................................................... 8
Chiller Shelves .......................................................................................................................... 8
Fresh dial .................................................................................................................................. 9
ARRANGING FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE ......................................................... 10
Refrigerator Compartment ........................................................................................... 10
Freezer Compartment ...................................................................................................10
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ...................................................................... 11
Replacing The Refrigerator and Freezer Light Bulb .................................................. 12
TRANSPORTATION AND CHANGING OF INSTALLATION POSITION .............. 13
Repositioning the Door ................................................................................................13
BEFORE CALLING YOUR AFTER SALES SERVICE ......................................... 13
Tips for saving energy ...................................................................................................15
THE PARTS OF THE APPLIANCE AND THE COMPARTMENTS ....................... 16

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PART- 1. BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
General warnings
WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure
or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other means to
accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended
by the manufacturer.
WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage
compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type
recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
WARNING: To avoid a hazard due to the instability of the appliance,
it must be fixed in accordance with the instructions.
• If your appliance uses R600a as a refrigerant – you can learn
this information from the label on the cooler- you should be careful
during shipment and installation to prevent your appliance’s cooler
elements from being damaged. Although R600a is an
environmentally friendly and natural gas. As it is explosive, in the
event of a leak due to damage to the cooler elements, move your
fridge from open flame or heat sources and ventilate the room
where the appliance is located for a few minutes.
• While carrying and positioning the fridge, do not damage the
cooler gas circuit.
• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a
flammable propellant in this appliance.
• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar
applications such as;
- staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working
environments
- farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential
type environments

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- bed and breakfast type environments;
- catering and similar non-retail applications
• If the socket does not match the refrigerator plug, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• A specially grounded plug has been connected to the power
cable of your refrigerator. This plug should be used with a
specially grounded socket of 16 amperes. If there is no such
socket in your house, please have it installed by an authorized
electrician.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazard involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance, shall not be made by children without supervision.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similar qualified persons in
order to avoid a hazard.
• This appliance is not intended for use at altitudes exceeding
2000 m.

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Safety warnings
• Do not use multiple receptacles or extension cord.
• Do not plug in damaged, torn or old plugs.
• Do not pull, bend or damage the cord.
• This appliance is designed for use by adults, do not allow children
to play with the appliance or let them hang off the door.
• Do not plug-in or out the plug from the receptacle with wet hands to
prevent electrocution!
• Do not place glass bottles or beverage cans in the freezer
department. Bottles or cans may explode.
• Do not place explosive or flammable material in your fridge for your
safety. Place drinks with higher alcohol amount vertically and by
closing their necks tightly in the fridge department.
• When taking ice made in the freezer department, do not touch it, ice
may cause ice burns and/or cuts.
• Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands! Do not eat ice-cream
and ice cubes immediately after you have taken them out of the
freezer department!
Old and out-of-order fridges
• If your old fridge has a lock, break or remove the lock before discarding it, because
children may get trapped inside it and may cause an accident.
• Old fridges and freezers contain isolation material and refrigerant with
CFC. Therefore, take care not to harm environment when you are discarding
your old fridges.
Please ask your municipal authority about the disposal of the WEEE for the
reuse, recycle and recovery purposes.
Notes:
• Please read the instruction manual carefully before installing and using your appliance.
We are not responsible for the damage occurred due to misuse.
• Follow all instructions on your appliance and instruction manual, and keep this
manual in a safe place to resolve the problems that may occur in the future.
• This appliance is produced to be used in homes and it can only be used in domestic
environments and for the specified purposes. It is not suitable for commercial or
common use. Such use will cause the guarantee of the appliance to be cancelled
and our company will not be responsible for the losses to be occurred.
• This appliance is produced to be used in houses and it is only suitable for cooling /
storing foods. It is not suitable for commercial or common use and/or for storing
substances except for food. Our company is not responsible for the losses to be
occurred in the contrary case.

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• Do not re-freeze frozen goods after they have melted. This may cause
health issues like food poisoning.
• Do not cover the body or top of fridge with lace. This affects the
performance of your fridge.
• Fix the accessories in the fridge during transportation to prevent damage to
accessories.
Installing and operating your fridge
Before starting to use your fridge, you should pay attention to the following points:
• Operating voltage for your fridge is 220-240 V at 50Hz.
• We do not take the responsibility of the damages that occur due to ungrounded
usage.
• Place your fridge in a place that it would not be exposed to direct sunlight.
• Your appliance should be at least 50 cm away from stoves, Gas
ovens and heater cores, and should be at least 5 cm away from
electrical ovens.
• Your fridge should never be used outdoors or left under the rain.
• When your fridge is placed next to a deep freezer, there should be at
least 2 cm between them to prevent humidity on the outer surface.
• Do not place anything on your fridge, and install your fridge in a
suitable place so that at least 15 cm is available on the upper side.
• The adjustable front legs should be adjusted to make sure your appliance is level
and stable. You can adjust the legs by turning them clockwise (or in the opposite
direction). This should be done before placing food in the fridge.
• Before using your fridge, wipe all parts back with warm water
added with a tea spoonful of sodium bicarbonate, and then
rinse with clean water and dry. Place all parts after cleaning.
• Install the plastic distance guide (the part with black vanes at the
rear) by turning it 90° as shown in the figure to prevent the
condenser from touching the wall.
• Refrigerator should be placed against a wall with a free distance not exceeding 75
mm.
Before Using your Fridge
• When it is operated for the first time or after transportation, keep
your fridge in the upright position for 3 hours and plug it on to
allow efficient operation. Otherwise, you may damage the
compressor.
• Your fridge may have a smell when it is operated for the first time; the smell will fade
away when your fridge starts to cool.

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THE VARIOUS FUNCTION AND POSSIBILITIES
Thermostat Setting
FREEZER THERMOSTAT REFRIGERATOR THERMOSTAT
Freezer and refrigerator thermostat automatically regulates the inside temperature of the
compartments. By rotating the knob from position 1 to 5, colder temperatures can be
obtained. In cold seasons, you can set lower positions in order to decrease the energy
consumption.
Important note: Do not try to rotate knob beyond 1 position it will stop your appliance.
Freezer Thermostat Setting;
1 – 2 : For short-term storage of food in the freezer compartment, you can set the
knob between minimum and medium position.
3 – 4 : For long-term storage of food in the freezer compartment, you can set knob
medium position.
5 : For freezing the fresh food. Th appliance will work longer. After you get the
cold condition you must position to its original position.
PART- 2.
Information about NO FROST technology
No-Frost fridges differ from other static fridges in their operating
principle.
In normal fridges, the humidity entering the fridge in the door
openings and the humidity of the food causes freezing in the
freezer compartment. To defrost the snow and ice in the freezer
compartment, you should turn off the fridge, take the food that
needs to be kept in a constant temperature off the fridge, and
remove the ice gathered in the freezer compartment periodically.
The situation is completely different in no-frost fridges. Dry and
cold air is blown to the fridge and freezer compartments
homogeneously from several points via a blower fan. Cold air
dispersed homogeneously even between the shelves cools all
your food equally and uniformly, thus prevents humidity and
freezing.
Therefore your no-frost fridge allows you ease of use, besides its
huge volume and stylish appearance.

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Warnings about Temperature Adjustments
• It is not recommended that you operate your fridge in environments colder than 10°C
in terms of its efficiency.
• Temperature adjustments should be made according to the frequency of door openings
and the quantity of food kept inside the fridge.
• Do not pass to another adjustment before completing an adjustment.
• 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.
• If the unit is switched off or unplugged, you must allow at least 5 minutes before
restarting or re-plugged the unit in order not to damage the compressor.
• 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. W e do not recommend
operating your fridge out of stated temperatures
value limits in terms of cooling effectiveness.
Refrigerator Thermostat Setting;
1 – 2 : For less coldly conditions.
3 – 4 : For normal conditions.
5 – MAX : For colder conditions.
Climate Class Ambient
T16 to 43 °C
ST 16 to 38 °C
N16 to 32 °C
SN 10 to 32 °C
Accessories
Making ice cubes
• Take out the ice making tray
• Fill the water in level of line.
• Place the ice making tray in its original position
• When ice cubes are formed, twist the lever to drop off ice
cubes into the icebox.
Do not fill the icebox with water in order to make ice. It can be
broken.
(In some models)

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Chiller Shelves
KLAPE
Keeping food in the Chiller compartment instead of the freezer or refrigerator compartment
allows food retain freshness and flavour longer, while preserving its fresh appearance.
When chiller tray becomes dirty, remove it and wash it with water.
(Water freezes at 0°C, but foods containing salt or sugar freeze at temperature lower than
that)
Normally people use the chiller compartment for raw fish, lightly pickled, rice, etc...
Do not put into it any foods that you want to freeze or trays for making ice.
The temperature of the coldest compartment is manually adjustable via two sliding slots
on the rear wall of the appliance.
Fast Freezing Shelf
• Use the fast freezing shelf to freeze home
cooking (and fresh foods which is wanted to
freeze) more quickly because of the freezing
room’s greater freezing power.
• For opening the shelf pull the cover up, and
slide it in to the shelf. You can close it in the
same way
Note that; be sure that the cover of fast freezing shelf is closed before closing the
compartment door. If not, it can not show its fast freezing power.
Magic Shelf
Magic shelf, which is on the crisper cover, was designed to give you more place and
comfort placing the things in the appliance. This shelf is mobile so you can arrange long
or big containers on the crisper cover.
(In some models)
sliding part

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Fresh dial
In case of the crisper is totally full, the fresh dial is located in front of crisper, should be
opened. By means of this the air in the crisper and humidity rate will be controlled and
endurance life will be increased.
If you see any condensation on glass shelf, you must open this klape which is on behind
of shelf.
Fresh dial
Visual and text descriptions on the accessories section may
vary according to the model of your appliance.

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ARRANGING FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE
Refrigerator Compartment
• To set the refrigerator compartment to 2-3 graphic bar will be enough for normal
conditions.
• To reduce humidity and consequent increase of frost never place liquids in unsealed
containers in the refrigerator.
• Never place warm food in the refrigerator. Warm food should be allowed to cool at
room temperature and should be arranged to ensure adequate air circulation in the
refrigerator compartment.
• Arrange the meat and cleaned fish (wrapped in packages or sheets of plastic) which
you will use in 1-2 days.
• You can put the fruits and vegetables into crisper without packing.
Freezer Compartment
• To set the freezer compartment to 2-3 graphic bar will be enough for normal conditions.
• The use of freezer is, storing of deep-frozen or frozen foods for long periods of time
and making ice cubes.
• Do not put fresh and warm foods to the freezer door shelves to be frozen. Only use
for storage of frozen foods.
• Do not put fresh and warm food with frozen food side by side as it can thaw the frozen
food.
• Use the fast freezing shelf to freeze home cooking (and the foods which is wanted to
freeze) more quickly because of the freezing room’s greater freezing power.
• While freezing fresh foods (i.e. meat, fish and mincemeat) divide them in parts you
will use in one time.
• While freezing fresh foods ; Maximum amount of fresh food (in kg) that can be frozen
in 24 hours is indicated on the appliance label.
• For optimum appliance performance to reach maximum freezing capacity, turn the
freezer thermostat knob to position max 24 hours before placing fresh food inthe
freezer.
• After placing fresh food in the freezer, 24 hours on max position is generally
sufficient,After 24 hours, don not need to set the feezer thermostat knob to position
max.
• Attention; In order to save energy, When freezing small amounts of food, don not
need to set the freezer thermostat knob to position max.
• For storing the frozen foods; the instructions shown on frozen food packages should
always be followed carefully and if no information is provided food should not be
stored for more than 3 months from the purchased date.
• When buying frozen foods ensure that these have been frozen at suitable
temperatures and that the packing is intact.
PART- 3.

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
• Frozen foods should be transported in appopriate containers to maintain the quality
of the food and should be returned to the freezing surfaces of the unit in the shortest
possible time.
• If a package of frozen food shows the sign of humidity and abnormal swelling it is
probable that it has been previously stored at an unsuitable temperature and that
the contents have deteriorated.
• The storage life of frozen foods depends on the room temperature, thermostat
setting, how often the door is opened, the type of food and the length of time required
to transport the product from the shop to your home. Always follow the instructions
printed on the package and never exceed the maximum storage life indicated.
PART- 4.
• You should clean the condenser with broom at least
once a year in order to provide energy saving and
increase the productivity.
• 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 and soapy water.
• Remove the parts individually and clean with
soapy water. Do not wash in washing machine.
• Never use flammable, explosive or corrosive material like thinner,
gas, acid for cleaning.
Make sure that your fridge is unplugged while cleaning.

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Replacing The Refrigerator and Freezer Light Bulb
Freezer compartment
lamp
Fridge compartment
lamp
BB
C C
A
1. Unplug the unit from the power supply,
2. Remove the refrigerator light cover with a minus screw driver, and take out the
cover.(A)
3. Change the present light bulb with a new one of not more than 15 W.(B)
4. Replace the light cover and after waiting 5 minutes plug the unit.(C)
Led light
Replacing LED Lighting
If your refrigerator has LED lighting contact the help desk as this should be changed by
authorized personnel only.

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TRANSPORTATION AND CHANGING OF INSTALLA-
TION POSITION
Transportation and Changing of Installation Position
• The original packages and foamed polystyrene (PS) can be concealed if required.
• In transportation the appliance should be tied with a wide stripe or a strong rope. The
rules written on the corrugated box must be applied while transporting.
• Before transporting or changing old
installation position, all the moving objects
(i.e., shelves, crisper…) should be taken
out or fixed with bands in order to prevent
the shake.
PART- 5.
BEFORE CALLING YOUR AFTER SALES SERVICE PART- 6.
What to do if your refrigerator does not operate;
Check that;
• There is no power ,
• The general switch in your home is disconnected ,
• The thermostat setting is on “•” position ,
• The socket is not sufficient. To check this, plug in another appliance that you know
which is working into the same socket.
What to do if your refrigerator performs poorly;
Check that;
• You have not overloaded the appliance ,
• The doors are closed perfectly ,
• There is no dust on the condenser ,
• There is enough place at the rear and side walls.
Repositioning the Door
• It is not possible to change the opening direction of your fridge door, if the door
handles on your fridge are installed from the front surface of the door.
• It is possible to change the opening direction of the door on models without any
handles.
• If the door opening direction of your fridge may be changed, you should contact the
nearest Authorized Service to have the opening direction changed.

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IIf your fridge is operating too loudly;
Normal Noises
Cracking (Ice cracking) Noise:
• During automatic defrosting.
• When the appliance is cooled or warmed (due to expansion of appliance material).
• Heard when the thermostat switches the compressor on/off.
Compressor noise
• Normal motor noise. This noise means that the compressor operates normally
• Compressor may cause more noise for a short time when it is activated.
Bubbling noise and splash:
• This noise is caused by the flow of the refrigerant in the tubes of the system.
Water flow noise:
• Normal flow noise of water flowing to the evaporation container during defrosting.
This noise can be heard during defrosting.
Air Blow Noise:
• Normal fan noise. This noise can be heard in No-Frost fridge during normal operation
of the system due to the circulation of air.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
• If the unit is switched off or unplugged, you must allow at least 5 minutes before
restarting or re-plugged the unit in order not to damage the compressor.
• If you will not use your fridge for a long time (e.g. in summer holidays) unplug it. Clean
your fridge according to Part 4 and leave the door open to prevent humidity and smell
• If the problem persists after you have followed all the instructions above, please
consult to the nearest service.
• The appliance you bought is designed for home type use and can be used only at
home and for the stated purposes. It is not suitable for commercial or common
use. If the consumer use the appliance in a way that does not comply with these
features, we emphasize that the producer and the dealer shall not be responsible
for any repair and failure within the guarantee period.
Conformity Information
• This appliance is designed for use at an ambient temperature within the 16°C - 43°C
range.

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Tips for saving energy
1– Install the appliance in a cool, well ventilated room , but not in direct sunlight and
not near heat source (radiator, cooker.. etc. ). Otherwise use an insulating plate.
2– Allow warm food and drinks to cool down outside the appliance.
3– When thawing frozen food, place it in the refrigerator compartment. The low
temperature of the frozen food will help to cool the refrigerator compartment
when it is thawing. So it reduces the energy requirements.
4– When placing, drinks and liquids they must be covered. Otherwise humidity
increases at the appliance. Therefore the working time gets longer. Also covering
drinks and liquids helps preserve the smell and taste.
5– When placing food and drinks, open the appliance door as briefly as possible.
6– Keep the covers closed of any different temperature compartment in the appliance
(crisper, chiller ...etc. ).
7– Door gasket must be clean and pliable. Replace gaskets if worn.

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THE PARTS OF THE APPLIANCE AND THE
COMPARTMENTS
PART- 7.
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1) Fast freezing shelf
2) Ice tray
3) Ice box
4) Freezer thermostat box
5) Freezer shelf
6) Freezer compartment
7) Freezer lamp box / cover
8) Chiller shelves
9) Refrigerator thermostat box
10) Refrigerator lamp box / cover
11) Refrigerator shelves
12) Crisper cover
13) Crisper
14) Freezer door shelf
15) Egg holder
16) Butter - cheese shelf
17) Door shelves
18) Bottle shelf
This presentation is only for information about the parts of the appliance.
Parts may vary according to the appliance model.

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Sommaire
AVANT D’UTILISER VOTRE APPAREIL ............................................................ 18
Avertissements généraux ................................................................................................ 18
Instructions se sécurité ...................................................................................................20
Recommandations .......................................................................................................... 20
Montage et mise en marche de votre appareil .............................................................. 21
Avant de commencer à utiliser votre appareil................................................................22
FONCTIONS DIVERSES ................................................................................... 22
Informations relatives à la technologie sans givre ....................................................... 22
Réglage du thermostat ....................................................................................................23
Avertissements relatifs aux réglages de température .................................................. 23
Accessoires ...................................................................................................................... 24
Fabrication de glaçons : (Icematic) ......................................................................................... 24
Compartiment de congélation rapide ....................................................................................... 24
Compartiments fraîcheur .......................................................................................................... 25
Etagère rétractable .................................................................................................................... 25
Cadran de Frais ......................................................................................................................... 26
RANGEMENT DES ALIMENTS .......................................................................... 26
Compartiment réfrigérateur ............................................................................................. 26
Compartiment congélateur .............................................................................................26
NETTOYAGE ET ENTRETIEN ............................................................................ 28
Dégivrage .......................................................................................................................... 28
Remplacer l'ampoule ...................................................................................................... 29
Remplacement du voyant à LED .................................................................................... 29
TRANSPORT ET DEPLACEMENT ..................................................................... 30
Repositionner la porte ..................................................................................................... 30
AVANT D’APPELER LE SERVICE APRES-VENTE ............................................. 30
Quelques conseils pour économiser de l'énergie ....................................................... 32
ELEMENTS ET COMPARTIMENTS DE L’APPAREIL .........................................33