Gorenje ORB153BK-L 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.
Link to the EU EPREL database
The QR code on the energy label supplied with the appliance provides a web link to
the registration of this appliance in the EU EPREL database. Keep the energy label for
reference together with the user manual and all other documents provided with this
appliance.
It is possible to find information related to the performance of the product in the EU
EPREL database using the link https://eprel.ec.europa.eu and the model name and
product number that you can find on the rating plate of the appliance.
For more detailed information about the energy label, visit www.theenergylabel.eu.

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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 PRECAUTIONS
10 ADVICE FOR SAVING POWER WITH REFRIGERATION
APPLIANCES
11 APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION
12 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION
14 CHANGING THE DIRECTION OF DOOR OPENING
17 OPERATING THE APPLIANCE
19 APPLIANCE INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
23 RECOMMENDED DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE
24 STORING FOOD IN THE REFRIGERATOR
26 STORING FOOD IN THE FRESHZONE DRAWER
27 FREEZING AND STORING FROZEN FOOD
27 Freezing process
28 Important warnings on freezing fresh food
28 Storage of industrially frozen food
29 Frozen food storage time
29 Defrosting frozen food
30 DEFROSTING THE APPLIANCE
31 CLEANING THE APPLIANCE
32 TROUBLESHOOTING
33 INFORMATION ABOUT APPLIANCE NOISE

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Spacers are fitted on the
corners of the doors.
Remove them and insert
the supplied plugs into
their slots (only in some
models).
IMPORTANT NOTES AND
PRECAUTIONS
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.
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.
WARNING! Do not locate multiple portable socket-
outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the
appliance.
Before cleaning the appliance, unplug it from the power
mains (unplug the power cord from the wall outlet).
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! When positioning the appliance, ensure the
supply cord is not trapped or damaged.
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
!
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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WARNING! Risk of fire/flammable materials.

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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
The 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.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
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.
For European markets only
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.

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Children shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load
and unload refrigerating appliances.
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).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE USE
OF APPLIANCE
WARNING! Keep ventilation openings, in the
appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear
of obstruction.
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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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.
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.
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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.
Description Class Ambient temperature range
°C
Relative humidity
Extended temperate SN +10 to +32
75%
Temperate N +16 to +32
Subtropical ST +16 to +38
Tropical T +16 to +43
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.
• This appliance is not intended to be used
as a build-in 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
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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
RETRO
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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 RETRO appliances alteration of door opening direction is not
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E
E
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C
G
B
A
G
B
C
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G
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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
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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
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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
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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