Gorenje NRKI5182A1 Technical manual

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DETAILED
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
OF UPRIGHT
REFRIGERATOR AND
FREEZER

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We thank you for the confidence you have shown by purchasing
our appliance which is designed to simplify your life. To make the use of the
product easier, we have supplied detailed instructions for use, and installation
instructions supplied on a separate sheet. The instructions should allow you to
learn about your new appliance as quickly as possible.
We wish you find a lot of pleasure in its use.
The appliance is intended solely for household use.
The refrigerator is intended for storing fresh food at temperatures above 0°C.
The freezer is intended for freezing fresh food and for long-term storage of
frozen food (up to one year, depending on the type of food).
Please visit our website where you can enter your appliance model number,
indicated on the rating plate or the warranty sheet, to find detailed description
of your appliance, tips on use, troubleshooting, service information, instructions
for use etc.
http://www.gorenje.com
Important safety warning
General information and tips
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Protecting the environment
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Do not wash in the dishwasher

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CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION
APPLIANCE
DESCRIPTION
DEFROSTING
AND CLEANING
THE APPLIANCE
4 IMPORTANT NOTES AND PRECAUTIONS
4 BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME
5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
7 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE USE OF APPLIANCE
8 ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
9 ADVICE FOR SAVING POWER WITH REFRIGERATION
APPLIANCES
10 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION
12 APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION
13 OPERATING THE APPLIANCE
18 APPLIANCE INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
22 RECOMMENDED DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD IN THE
APPLIANCE
23 STORING FOOD IN THE REFRIGERATOR
27 STORING FOOD IN THE FreshZone DRAWER
28 STORING FOOD IN THE ZeroZone DRAWER
31 FREEZING AND STORING FROZEN FOOD
31 Freezing procedure
32 Important warnings on freezing
32 Storing industrially frozen food
33 Frozen food storage time
33 Defrosting frozen food
34 DEFROSTING THE APPLIANCE
35 CLEANING THE APPLIANCE
37 TROUBLESHOOTING
39 INFORMATION ABOUT APPLIANCE NOISE
MISCELLANEOUS
STORING AND
FREEZING FOOD

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IMPORTANT NOTES AND
PRECAUTIONS
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Before connecting the appliance to the power mains, please
read carefully the instructions for use which describe the
appliance and its correct and safe use. The instructions
apply to several appliance types/models; thus, settings or
equipment may be described herein which is not available
in your appliance. We recommend saving this instruction
manual for future reference and attach it to the appliance if
it is sold in the future.
The instruction manual includes the NO FROST version/
model of the freezer which is fitted with a fan and in
which the defrosting process is automatic (only with some
models).
Check for any damage or irregularities on your appliance. If
you find your appliance is damaged, notify the retailer from
which you have purchased the appliance.
Before connecting the appliance to the power mains, let
the appliance rest in a vertical position for a minimum of 2
hours. This will reduce the possibility of operation faults due
to the effect of transport on the cooling system.
BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR
THE FIRST TIME
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The appliance must be connected to the power mains and
grounded in compliance with the effective standards and
regulations.
Before cleaning the appliance, unplug it from the power
mains (unplug the power cord from the wall outlet).
If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a
service technician or other adequately trained person.
If LED lighting does not work, call a service technician. Do
not attempt a repair of the LED lighting yourself, as there is
danger of contact with high voltage!
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING! Do not use any electric devices inside the
appliance, except for those allowed by the manufacturer
of this refrigeration appliance.
WARNING! Do not use mechanical devices or other
means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than
those recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING! To avoid any hazard resulting from poor
stability of the appliance, make sure it is installed as
instructed.
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Danger of frostbite
Never put frozen food in your mouth and avoid touching
frozen food as this may cause frostnip or frostbite.
Safety of children and vulnerable persons
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or metal 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 hazards involved.
Remove the packaging intended to protect the appliance
or particular parts during transport and keep it outside the
reach of children.
It presents danger of injury or suffocation.
Do not let the children play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
When removing a used appliance, disconnect the
power cord, remove the door, and leave the shelves in
the appliance. This will prevent children from locking
themselves in the appliance.
Warning regarding the refrigerant
The appliance contains a small amount of an
environmentally friendly yet flammable gas R600a. Make
sure that no parts of the cooling system are damaged. A
gas leak is not hazardous to the environment, but it could
cause eye injury or fire.
In case of a gas leak, ventilate the room thoroughly,
disconnect the appliance from the power mains, and call a
service technician.

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The appliance may not be used outdoors and it may not be
exposed to rain.
Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans
with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
If the appliance will be out of use for an extended period of
time, switch it off using the relevant button, and unplug it
from the power mains. Empty the appliance, defrost it, clean
it, and leave the door ajar.
In case of an error or power supply failure, do not open the
freezer compartment unless the freezer has not operated
for over 16 hours. After this period, use the frozen food or
provide sufficient cooling (e.g. a replacement appliance).
Technical information on the appliance
Rating plate can be found in the appliance interior. It
indicates data on voltage, gross and net volume, type
and amount of refrigerant, and information on the climate
classes.
If the language on the rating plate is not the language of
your choice or the language of your country, replace it with
the one supplied.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE USE
OF APPLIANCE
WARNING! Keep ventilation openings, in the
appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of
obstruction.
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The symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that the product
should not be treated as normal household waste. The product should be
taken to an authorized collection centre for waste electric and electronic
equipment processing. Correct disposal of the product will help prevent
any negative effects on the environment and health of people which could
occur in case of incorrect product removal. For detailed information on
removal and processing of the product, please contact the relevant municipal
body in charge of waste management, your waste disposal service, or the
store where you bought the product.
Packaging is made of environmentally friendly materials
that can be recycled, disposed of, or destroyed without any
hazard to the environment.
!Removing an obsolete appliance
To protect the environment, take the obsolete appliance to
an authorized home appliance collection centre.
Before doing so, do the following:
• disconnect the appliance from the power mains;
• do not allow children to play with the appliance.
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
WARNING! Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
This will also prevent pollution.
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ADVICE FOR SAVING POWER
WITH REFRIGERATION
APPLIANCES
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• Install the appliance as specified in the instruction manual.
• Do not open the door more often than necessary.
• Occasionally make sure air circulation underneath the appliance is
unobstructed.
• Condenser unit on the rear wall should be kept clean (see chapter Cleaning the
appliance).
• If the gasket is damaged or does not provide a perfect seal for any reason,
have it replaced as soon as possible.
• Store the food in tightly sealed containers or appropriate packaging.
• Before placing the food in the refrigerator, allow it to cool down to room
temperature.
• Defrost frozen food in the refrigerator compartment.
• To make use of the entire freezer compartment interior volume, remove
some of the drawers as described in the instruction manual.
• Defrost your conventional freezer when an approximately 3–5 millimetre
layer of frost or ice has built up on the refrigerated surfaces.
• Make sure the layout of shelves in the compartment is uniform and that
the food is placed so that the air can freely circulate in the appliance
interior (observe the recommended placement of food as described in the
instructions).
• In appliances with a fan, do not block the fan slots or vents.
• If you do not need the fan or the ionizer, switch them off to reduce power
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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION
SELECTING THE ROOM
• Install the appliance in a dry and well ventilated room. The appliance will operate
correctly if the environment temperature is in the interval specified in the table. The
appliance class is indicated on the rating plate / label with the basic information on
the appliance.
Class Temperature Relative Humidity
SN (subnormal) from +10 °C to +32 °C
75%
N (normal) from +16 °C to +32 °C
ST (subtropical) from +16 °C to +38 °C
T (tropical) from +16 °C to +43 °C
• Do not place an appliance in a room where temperature can drop to
below 5 °C as this may cause abnormal appliance operation or failure!
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• After the installation, the appliance mains plug should be accessible!
• Do not place the appliance near appliances or devices radiating heat, such as
a cooker, a stove, a radiator, water heater etc., and do not expose it to direct
sunlight. The appliance should stand at least 3 cm away from an electric or gas
cooker or at least 30 cm away from an oil or solid fuel stove. If the distance
between such source of heat and the appliance is smaller, use an insulating
panel.
Note: Place the appliance in a suciently large room. There should be at least 1
m3of space per 8 grams of refrigerant. Amount of refrigerant is indicated on the
rating plate in the appliance interior.
• At the base of the kitchen unit intended for building in the integrated
appliance, there should be at least 200 cm2free space, for adequate air
circulation.
On the upper part of the appliance the air is coming out, so try not to cover
the opening for the outflow air.
Ignoring this caution may result in damage to the appliance.
Warning: When installing appliances next to each other (side by side) that
are taller than 1700 mm, an anti-condensation kit needs to be purchased and
installed, should the humidity in the room where the appliances are installed
exceed 70%. For safety reasons, dew prevention kit may only be installed by
an authorized service technician!
Order code: 376078 (appliances higher than 1,700 mm)

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The process of changing the appliance door opening and integrating the
appliance into a cabinet is described on the separate installation instructions
supplied in the bag with the instruction manual.
CONNECTING THE APPLIANCE
• Connect the appliance to the power
mains using the power cord. The wall
outlet should be fitted with a ground
contact (safety socket). Nominal
voltage and frequency are indicated
on the rating plate/label with basic
information on the appliance.
• The appliance must be connected
to the power mains and grounded
in compliance with the eective
standards and regulations. The
appliance will withstand short-term
deviations from the nominal voltage,
but not more than +/- 6%.
CHANGING THE DOOR OPENING DIRECTION AND
INTEGRATING THE APPLIANCE INTO A CABINET

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APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION
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B
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A Refrigerator
1Control unit
2LED lighting
3Fan
4Glass shelves
5FreshZone*/ ZeroZone*
drawer
6VitaLight lighting*
7CrispZone fruit and
vegetables drawer with
humidity control
8Low door shelves
9Bottle shelve
B Freezer
10 Upper freezing and
storage drawer
11 Deep SpaceBox drawer
for freezing and storage
12 Lower storage drawer
13 Glass shelves
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OPERATING THE APPLIANCE
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Conventional appliance
No Frost appliances
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CDE A
To set the appliance temperature or activate extra functions, press the A key
successively. When the key is first pressed, the currently set value or function
will start to flash. With each successive press of the key, the indicator moves
to the next setting. The indicator cycles through the settings in a circular
manner, from right to left. While the settings are being adjusted, the display
will flash. Three seconds after the key is released, the setting will be stored
automatically and the relevant symbol will be lit.
B
CDE A
A Appliance on/o, temperature settings, and extra function key
B Refrigerator compartment temperature display
The indicator for the selected temperature will be lit.
C Intensive freezing (freezer boost) function indicator
The Csymbol will be lit when the intensive freezing function is activated.
D VitaLight function indicator
Symbol Dwill be lit when the VitaLight function is activated.
E High temperature or open door alarm indicator

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ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURE IN THE APPLIANCE
SWITCHING THE APPLIANCE ON/OFF
Switching the appliance on: Press the
Akey and hold it for 3 seconds.
Switching off the appliance: Again
press the Akey and hold it for 3
seconds. The appliance will be off, but
there is still voltage in it as it is still
connected to the power mains.
• Adjust the temperature as desired
using the Akey.
• Press the Akey (several times) until
the desired temperature indicator
lights up.
• When the Akey is pressed for the
first time, the currently set value
or function will start to flash. Every
successive time you press the Akey,
the settings indicator will move to
the next setting (from right to left, in
a circular manner).
• After three seconds, the setting
will stop flashing. Your setting will
be stored and the corresponding
indicator will be continuously lit.
• The factory default setting is the recommended temperature of 4 °C. At
this setting, the temperature in the freezer compartment will be around
–18 °C.
• After the appliance is switched on, it may take several hours for the set
temperature to be reached. Do not place any food into the refrigerator
before the temperature drops to the selected setting.
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INTENSIVE FREEZING (FREEZER BOOST) FUNCTION
To activate the intensive freezing
(freezer boost) function, press the A
key several times until the symbol C
lights up.
• When the intensive freezing function
is activated, temperature may be
lower both in the refrigerator and the
freezer compartment.
• Use this setting after switching on the appliance for the first time, before
cleaning, or 24 hours before adding a large amount of food.
• If any other function is selected while the intensive freezing function is active,
the intensive freezing function will be deactivated immediately.
• To switch o the intensive freezing function, press the Akey to select the
desired temperature (B). If the intensive freezing function is not deactivated
manually, it will be automatically switched o (after approximately two days),
and the temperature will return to the most recently set value.
• If there is a power outage while the intensive freezing function is active, the
function will be restarted when power supply resumes.
• When the intensive freezing function is activated, the appliance will
operate with maximum power. During this time, operation may be
somewhat louder.
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The numbers 2, 4, 6 and 8 indicate the
degrees Celsius (°C) in the appliance
refrigerator compartment.
• The recommended temperature
setting is +4 °C. At this temperature,
food quality and freshness are
preserved longer.
• The temperature in the
refrigerator compartment also
aects the temperature in the
freezer compartment. For a
lower temperature in the freezer
compartment, set a lower
temperature in the refrigerator
compartment.
• If the temperature of the room where
the appliance is installed is below
16 °C, we recommend setting a
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VitaLight FUNCTION
• Activating the VitaLight. Press the A
key (several times) until the D symbol
starts to flash. After three seconds,
the function will be activated and the
D symbol will light up. At the same
time, the most recently selected
temperature setting will light up as
well. When the function is activated,
the LED lighting in the fruit and
vegetable bin will be switched on.
• Switching o the VitaLight: Press the Akey (several times) until the Dsymbol
starts to flash. After three seconds, the function will be de activated. The D
symbol and the LED lighting will switch o.
• While the VitaLight is active, temperature in the appliance may be adjusted
and intensive freezing function can be activated without aecting the
operation of the VitaLight function.
• In case of a power outage, the VitaLight function will remain activated after
power supply is resumed.
VitaLight maintains the freshness of food and content of antioxidants and
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OPEN DOOR ALARM
Conventional appliances:
If the refrigerator door is open for
more than two minutes, an acoustic
alarm (continuous beep) will be
activated.
NoFrost appliances:
If the refrigerator or freezer
compartment door is open for more
than two minutes, an acoustic alarm
(continuous beep) will be activated.
To acknowledge and turn off the
acoustic alarm press the Akey or close
the door.
HIGH TEMPERATURE ALARM
If the temperature inside the appliance is
too high, acoustic alarm will be activated
(intermittent tone) and the Esymbol will
flash.
• Every time the appliance is switched
on with the Akey, there is a 24-
hour delay in high temperature
alarm operation. If the appliance
does not reach the suciently low
temperature in this period, the alarm
will be activated.
• To acknowledge and turn o the
acoustic alarm, press the Akey. If the
alarm is not deactivated manually,
it will be sounded for the first five
minutes of every hour.
• When you press the Akey for
the first time, the alarm will be
acknowledged and turned o.
When you press the Akey again,
it will already work as a settings
adjustment key.
• The Esymbol flashes until the
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APPLIANCE INTERIOR
EQUIPMENT
(* EQUIPMENT DEPENDS ON THE MODEL)
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SHELF
WIRE BOTTLE RACK*
• Some models also feature a wire
bottle holder. It is protected against
being inadvertently pulled out. It can
only be pulled out when it is empty.
To pull it out, lift it slightly at the
front and pull it towards you. Place
the bottle holder so that the length
of the bottles does not prevent
proper closing of the door.
The holder can take a maximum load of nine 0.75-litre bottles or 13 kilograms
of total weight – see label on the right side in the appliance interior.
• Cans may also be placed on the bottle rack (lengthwise or crosswise).
• Empty shelves can be distributed
as you see fit across the guides in
the refrigerator interior without
having to remove the shelf from the
refrigerator.
To only move the shelf to a dierent
height/guide, lift it at the front, hold
it at the back, and move it higher
or lower. To take the shelf from the
refrigerator, first lift it at the front
part, hold it at the back part, and pull
it out from the appliance.
Store quickly perishable food at
the back of the shelf where the
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CrispZone – FRUIT AND VEGETABLE BIN
WITH HUMIDITY CONTROL
• The bin at the bottom of the refrigerator is intended for storing fruit and
vegetables. It provides humidity and prevents the food from drying out.
• Humidity in the drawer is regulated automatically, depending on the type and
amount of inserted food.
• Pulling out the bin:
- Pull out the bin as far as it will go.
Then, lift the front part and pull it
out completely.
INTERIOR SIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR
The shelves mounted on the interior side of the refrigerator door are intended
for storing cheese, butter, eggs, yoghurt and other smaller packages, tubes,
cans, etc. There is a bottle shelf at the lower end of the door.

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• MultiBox bin oers a convenient way for storing food with a strong or pungent
smell, e.g. ripened or blue-vein cheese, sausages, onions, butter etc.
• The silicone lid provides an air-tight seal that prevents the food from drying
out and the odour to spread throughout the refrigerator compartment.
• The silicone lid can also be used as an egg or ice tray.
• If the flexible lid is used as an egg tray, place it directly on the bottom of the
door bin and use the open lower part of the MultiBox bin to store food in
smaller packages – pâté, jams, smaller tubes etc.
Interior side of the refrigerator door is
fitted with shelves intended for storing
cheese, butter, eggs, yoghurt, and
other smaller packages, tubes, cans
etc.
Maximum load on each door shelf is 5
kg.
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ADJUSTABLE DOOR SHELVES
MultiBox STORAGE BIN*