Gorenje OBRB153BL Operating and maintenance manual

EN
DETAILED
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR USE OF
REFRIGERATOR-
FREEZER
www.gorenje.com

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We thank you for the
confidence you have shown by
purchasing our appliance.
We wish you find a lot of pleasure in its
use.
The appliance is intended solely for
household use.
The refrigerator-freezer is intended for
use in households.
The lower part is the refrigerator
compartment intended for storing fresh
food at temperatures above 0°C.
The upper part is the freezer
compartment intended for freezing fresh
food and long-term storage
of frozen food (up to one year, depending
on the type of food). This compartment is
labeled with four stars / asterisks.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION
APPLIANCE
DESCRIPTION
DEFROSTING
AND CLEANING
THE APPLIANCE
OTHER
STORING AND
FREEZING FOOD
4 IMPORTANT NOTES AND WARNINGS
8 ADVICE FOR SAVING POWER WITH REFRIGERATION
APPLIANCES
9 APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION
10 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION
12 CHANGING THE DIRECTION OF DOOR OPENING
15 OPERATING THE APPLIANCE
17 APPLIANCE INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
21 RECOMMENDED DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE
22 STORING FOOD IN THE REFRIGERATOR
23 STORING FOOD IN THE FRESHZONE DRAWER
24 FREEZING AND STORING FROZEN FOOD
24 Freezing process
25 Important warnings on freezing fresh food
25 Storage of industrially frozen food
26 Frozen food storage time
26 Defrosting frozen food
27 DEFROSTING THE APPLIANCE
28 CLEANING THE APPLIANCE
29 TROUBLESHOOTING
30 INFORMATION ABOUT APPLIANCE NOISE

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IMPORTANT
NOTES AND WARNINGS
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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.
Children shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
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 for several appliance types/models;
thus, settings or equipment may be described herein
which is not available in your appliance.
Remove the packaging intended for protecting the
appliance or particular parts during transport.
Spacers are fitted on the
corners of the doors.
Remove them and insert
the supplied plugs into
their slots (only in some
models).

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Before connecting the appliance to the power
mains, let the appliance rest in a vertical position for
approximately 2 hours. This will reduce the possibility
of operation faults due to the effect of transport on the
cooling system.
The appliance must be connected to the power
mains and grounded in compliance with the effective
standards and regulations.
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.
Before cleaning the appliance, unplug the appliance
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 the appliance will be out of use for a prolonged
period of time, switch it off using the relevant button,
and unplug the appliance from the power mains. Empty
the appliance, defrost it, clean it, and leave the door
ajar.
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!

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To protect the environment, take the obsolete
appliance to an authorized home appliance collection
center.
Packaging is made of environmentally friendly materials
that can be recycled, disposed of, or destroyed without
any hazard to the environment.
Rating plate can be found in the appliance interior. 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.
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.

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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 center 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.

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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 other reasons, have it
replaced as soon as possible.
• Store the food in tightly sealed containers or appropriate packaging.
• Before placing the food in the appliance, cool it to room temperature.
• Defrost frozen food in the refrigerator compartment.
• Remove some of the drawers from the freezer compartment as described in the
instruction manual, in order to make use of the entire interior.
• Defrost your conventional freezer when an approximately 3-5 milimeter layer of 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.
• If you do not need the fan or the ionizer, switch them o to reduce power consumption.

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APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION
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• Appliance interior equipment may change according to the appliance model.
• The drawers are protected against pulling out. To remove a drawer from the appliance,
pull it out as far as it will go, then lift at the front and pull out completely.
A
1
B
3
5
7
6
2
6
8
4
A Refrigerator compartment
B Freezer compartment
1 Control unit
2 Fan with air ionizer (+ on/off
switch)
3 LED lighting of refrigerator
interior
4 Pull-out glass shelf
(heightadjustable)
5 Water discharge gutter /
groove
6 CrispZone fruit and
vegetables drawer with
humidity control
7 Height-adjustable door bin
8 Bottle shelf

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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION
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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
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
Warning: Make sure the room where the appliance is installed is large enough. There
should be at least 1 m3of space per 8 grams of refrigerant. Amount of refrigerant is stated
on the rating plate in the appliance interior.
INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE
Appliance installation should be carried
out by at least two persons to avoid any
physical injury or damage to the appliance.
• The appliance must stand level or tilted
slightly to the back, stable on a solid
base. At the front, the appliance is fitted
with two adjustable legs that can be used
to level the appliance. At the rear side,
casters allow for easier installation of the
appliance (only with some models).
• There should be a clearance of at least 5 cm
between the appliance and any cupboard
installed above it, in order to allow adequate
cooling of the condenser unit.
• The appliance is supplied with two
spacers which should be installed on
the lower part of the housing to prevent
from pushing the appliance too close to
the wall. Appliance may also be installed
without the spacers; however, this may
increase power consumption.
max
30 mm
> 90°

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CONNECTING THE APPLIANCE
• Connect the appliance to the power mains using a connection cable. 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%.
• Do not expose the appliance to direct sunlight and do not place it near any source of
heat. If this cannot be avoided, install an insulation panel.
• The appliance may stand alone or it may be placed ext to a cupboard or a wall. Consider
the clearance required to fully open the door in order to allow pulling out the drawers
and shelves (see installation diagram).
1249 mm
688 mm
640 mm
600 mm
644 mm
max90°
1201 mm
1224 mm
717 mm
669 mm
600 mm
710 mm
max90°
1176 mm
OLD TIMER
min 50 mm

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CHANGING THE DIRECTION OF
DOOR OPENING
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Tools required: socket wrench No. 8, Phillips screwdriver, torx 25, flat screwdriver
The procedure to change the direction of door opening should be carried out by at least
two persons.
1. Remove the upper hinge cover (A) and the covering cap (G).
2. Undo the upper hinge (B) and remove the door (C) from the lower hinge (D).
3. Tilt the appliance backwards (make sure you do not press against the condenser unit
on the rear wall of the appliance as this may damage the cooling system), unscrew the
lower hinge (D) and the foot (E), and move them to the opposite side. Make sure the
washer is installed like it was before disassembly.
4. Move the door hinges (F) to the opposite side and replace the door (C) back on the
lower hinge (D).
5. Use the screws to attach the upper hinge (B) on the opposite side.
6. Replace the upper hinge cover (A) and the covering cap (G) on the opposite side.
7. Replacing the handle (H): remove the handle covering caps, undo the screws, and
remove the handle. Remove the hole plugs on the opposite side of the door and attach
the handle.
Replace the covering caps on the handle. Insert the new hole plugs supplied in the bag
with the instruction manual into the holes where the handle was initially attached.
At OLD-TIMER appliances alteration of door opening direction is
not possible.

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D
E
E
67
C
G
B
A
G
B
C
F
F
G
A
D
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CHANGING THE DIRECTION OF LOW TEMPERATURE
COMPARTMENT DOOR OPENING
1. Undo the latch A and door hinge B of the low temperature compartment and remove
the door C.
2. Rotate the door by 180°, mount them on the other side of the low temperature
compartment, and attach the latch A and door hinge B to the other side of the cell.
3. Cover the holes left in the cell with the plugs supplied in the bag.
4. Check the door seal. If the seal does not fully fit the door, remove it and rotate it by
180°.
A
C180°
B

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OPERATING THE APPLIANCE
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SWITCHING THE APPLIANCE ON/OFF
A B
A Temperature setting and on/o knob
B Lighting on/o key
To switch on: rotate the Adial clockwise.
Switching off: Rotate the Aknob back to
the position in which the arrow is aligned
with the symbol (caution: appliance
will remain powered, i.e. there will still be
electric current in the appliance).

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ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURE
• To set the desired temperature, rotate the
Adial in clockwise direction, i.e. to the
right.
• A change in the environment temperature
will aect the temperature in the
appliance. Adjust the setting with the A
dial accordingly. Positions towards the
thicker part of the sign mean a lower
temperature in the appliance (cooler).
Settings towards the thinner part of
the sign mean a higher temperature
(warmer).
• If the temperature of the room where the
appliance is installed is below 16°C, we
recommend setting the Adial
temperature to the thickest part of the
sign.

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APPLIANCE INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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SHELF
WIRE BOTTLE RACK*
ELASTIC BOTTLE MAT*
• For easier access to food and clarity, the
shelves can be partly pulled out.
• The shelves may be adjusted tu suit
your preferences using the guides in the
refrigerator interior. To remove a shelf
from the refrigerator, pull it out tot he
point when it is stopped by the guide.
Then, lift it slightly at the front part and
pull it all the way out.
Store perishables at the back of the shelf
where the temperature is the lowest.
• Some models also feature a wire bottle
holder. The bottle holder is protected
against being inadvertently pulled out It
can only be pulled out when it is empty.
To pull it out, lift is slightly at the back
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 9 0.75-liter 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).
• Some models feature an elastic mat on
which bottles or cans can be placed.
• The mat can also be used as a trivet for
hot pans.
(* Equipment depends on the model)
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Smaller amounts of food - push the control
slider to the right;
Larger amounts of food - push the control
slider to the left;
• Pulling out the bin:
- Pull out the bin as far as it will go.
Then, lift the front part and pull it out
completely.
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.
• Store the food in suitable packaging to prevent them from emitting or taking on odours.
The bin has integrated humidity regulator which allows setting the humidity according
to the amount of food stored.
INTERIOR SIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR
Mounted on the refrigerator door are compartments (shelves or bins) intended fro storing
cheese, butter, eggs, yoghurt and other smaller packages, tubes, cans, etc. There is a
bottle shelf at the lower end of the door.
The height of door bins/shelves can be
adjusted to your preferences without
having to take them out of the appliance.
Squeeze the tabs on both sides and move
the bin/shelf up or down.
To remove a bin from the appliance, lift it as
far as it will go and pull it out.
ADJUSTABLE DOOR BINS

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STORAGE BIN (MULTIBOX)*
• MultiBox bin offers 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 silicon 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.
FAN*
• The fan contributes to more even temperature distribution and faster cooling, and
reduces dew (or condensate) accumulation on the storage surfaces.
• Activating the fan is recommended as an extra function in the following cases:
- when the room temperature is higher (over 30 °C);
- when humidity is higher or when dew (condensate) is accumulated on the shelves;
- when inserting a large amount of food (rapid cooling).
Note: When the fan is activated, power consumption is increased, temperature in the
refrigerator is lowered, and as a result, the temperature in the freezer changes as well.
To maintain the same temperature in the refrigerator compartment as before the fan was
activated, rotate the A knob slightly towards the thinner part of the sign.
Adjustment of temperature in the refrigerator directly affects the freezer temperature.
IONIZER (IONAIR)*
• Air ionizer installed in the refrigerator compartment keeps the air permanently fresh. As
a result, the food remains fresh and tasty longer.
• Air ionizer can be switched on and off using the switch located on the fan housing.

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Switching the fan and ionizer on and off
ON = OFF = 0
When the fan and the ionizer are switched on, a red dot will be visible on the switch.