Gorenje NRS9181VXB Technical manual

EN
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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.
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Important safety warning
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
APPLIANCE
DESCRIPTION
DEFROSTING
AND CLEANING
THE APPLIANCE
4 IMPORTANT NOTES AND PRECAUTIONS
4 SAFETY AND WARNING INFORMATION
11 INSTALLING YOUR NEW APPLIANCE
14 APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION
15 OPERATING THE APPLIANCE
20 USING YOUR APPLIANCE
29 HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS
30 CLEANING AND CARE
32 TROUBLESHOOTING
35 DISPOSAL OF THE APPLIANCE
MISCELLANEOUS

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IMPORTANT NOTES AND
PRECAUTIONS
For your safety and correct usage, before installing and
first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully,
including its hints and warnings. To avoid unnecessary
mistakes and accidents, it is important to make sure that all
people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its
operation and safety features. Save these instructions and
be sure that they remain with the appliance if it is moved
or sold, so that anyone using it throughout its life, will be
properly informed on its usage and safety notices.
For the safety of life and property, keep the precautions of
these user's instructions as the manufacturer is not
responsible for damages caused by omission.
Safety for children and others who are vulnerable people
According to EN standard
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
hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
SAFETY AND WARNING
INFORMATION
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According to IEC standard
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Keep all packaging away from children as there is risk of
suffocation.
• If you are discarding the appliance, pull the plug out of
the socket, cut the connection cable (as close to the
appliance as you can) and remove the door to prevent
children playing from suffering an electric shock or from
closing themselves inside it. I
• f this appliance, featuring a magnetic door seals, is to
replace an older appliance having a spring lock (latch) on
the door or lid, be sure to make the spring lock unusable
before you discard the old appliance. This will prevent it
from becoming a death trap for a child.
General safety
• WARNING —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;
-bed and breakfast type environments;
-catering and similar non-retail applications.
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• WARNING — Do not store explosive substances such
as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this
appliance.
• WARNING — If the supply cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• 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 damage the refrigerant circuit.
• 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 — The refrigerant and insulation blowing
gas are flammable. When disposing of the appliance,
do so only at an authorized waste disposal centre. Do
not expose to flame. WARNING —When positioning
the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or
damaged.
• WARNING —Do not locate multiple portable socket-
outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the
appliance.
Replacing the LED
• WARNING—The LED light must not be replaced by the
user! If the LED light is damaged, contact the customer
helpline for assistance.
Refrigerant
The refrigerant isobutene (R600a) is contained within the
refrigerant circuit of the appliance, a natural gas with a high
level of environmental compatibility, which is nevertheless

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flammable. During transportation and installation of the
appliance, ensure that none of the components of the
refrigerant circuit becomes damaged.
The refrigerant (R600a) is flammable.
• WARNING — Refrigerators contain refrigerant andgases
in the insulation. Refrigerant and gases must be disposed
of professionally as they may cause eye injuries or
ignition. Ensure that tubing of the refrigerant circuit is
not damage prior to proper disposal.
Caution:risk of fire
If the refrigerant circuit should be damaged:
• Avoid opening flames and sources of ignition.
• Thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is
situated.
It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this
product in any way.
Any damage to the cord may cause a short circuit, fire, and/
or electric shock.
!Electrical safety
• The power cord must not be lengthened.
• Make sure that the power plug is not crushed or
damaged. A crushed or damaged power plug may
overheat and cause a fire.
• Make sure that you can access the main plug of the
appliance.
• Do not pull the main cable.
• If the power plug socket is loose, do not insert the power
plug. There is a risk of electric shock or fire.

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• You must not operate the appliance without the interior
lighting lamp cover.
• The fridge is only applied with power supply of single
phase alternating current of 220~240V/50Hz. If
fluctuation of voltage in the district of user is so large
that the voltage exceeds the above scope, for safety
sake, be sure to apply A.C. Automatic voltage regulator
of more than 350W to the fridge. The fridge must
employ a special power socket instead of common one
with other electric appliances. Its plug must match the
socket with ground wire.
Daily use
• Do not store flammable gass or liquids in the appliance,
There is a risk of an explosion.
• Do not operate any electrical appliances in the appliance
(e.g.electric ice cream makers,mixers etc.).
• When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains
socket,do not pull on the cable.
• Do not place hot items near the plastic components of
this appliance.
• Do not place food products directly against the air outlet
on the rear wall.
• Store pre-packed frozen food in accordance with the
frozen food manufacture’s instructions.
• The appliances manufactures storage recommendations
should be strictly adhered to.Refer to relrelevant
instructions for storage.
• Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the
freeze compartment as it creates pressure on the
container,which may cause it to explode,resulting in
damage to the appliance.
• Frozen food can cause frost burns if consumed straight
from the freezer compartment.
• Do not place the appliance in direct sunlight.

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• Keep buring candles,lamps and other items with naked
flames away from the appliance so that do not set the
appliance on fire.
• The appliance is intended for keeping food stuff and/
or beverages in normal household as explained in this
instruction booklet The appliance is heavy.Care should
be taken when moving it.
• Do not remove nor touch items from the freezer
compartment if your hands are damp/wet,as this could
cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
• Never use the base,drawers, doors etc. to stand on or as
supports.
• Frozen food must not be refrozen once it has been
thawed out.
• Do not consume ice popsicles or ice cubes straight from
the freezer as this can cause freezer burn to the mouth
and lips.
• To avoid items falling and causing injury or damage to
the appliance, do not overload the door racks or put too
much food in the crisper drawers.
caution!
Care and cleaning
• Before maintenance, switch off the appliance and
disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
• Do not clean the appliance with metal objects, steam
cleaner, ethereal oils, organic solvents or abrasive
cleansers.
• Do not use sharp objects to remove frost from the
appliance. Use a plastic scraper.

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Installation Important!
• For electrical connection carefully, follow the instructions
given in this manual.
• Unpack the appliance and check if there are damages on
it. Do not connect the appliance if it is damaged. Report
possible damages immediately to the place you bought
it. In this case retain packing.
• It is advisable to wait at least four hours before
connecting the appliance to allow the oil to flow back in
the compressor.
• Adequate air circulation should be around the appliance,
lacking this leads to overheating. To achieve sufficient
ventilation, follow the instructions relevant to installation.
Wherever possible the back of the product should not be
too close to a wall to avoid touching or catching warm
parts (compressor, condenser) to prevent the risk of a
fire, follow the instructions relevant to installation.
• The appliance must not be locate close to radiators or
cookers.
• Make sure that the mains plug is accessible after the
installation of the appliance
Service
• Any electrical work required to do the servicing of the
appliance should be carried out by qualified electrician or
competent person.
• This product must be serviced by an authorized Service
Center, and only genuine spare parts must be used.
1) If the appliance is Frost Free.
2) If the appliance contains freezer compartment.