Gorenje RBI4121E1 Technical manual

EN
DETAILED
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
OF REFRIGERATOR-
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 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.
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
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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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
8 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE USE OF APPLIANCE
9 ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
10 ADVICE FOR SAVING POWER WITH REFRIGERATION
APPLIANCES
11 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION
13 APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION
14 OPERATING THE APPLIANCE
16 APPLIANCE INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
20 RECOMMENDED DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD IN THE
APPLIANCE
21 STORING FOOD IN THE REFRIGERATOR
26 STORING FOOD IN THE FreshZone DRAWER
27 FREEZING AND STORING FROZEN FOOD
27 Freezing procedure
27 Important warnings on freezing
28 Storing industrially frozen food
28 Frozen food storage time
28 Defrosting frozen food
29 DEFROSTING THE APPLIANCE
30 CLEANING THE APPLIANCE
31 TROUBLESHOOTING
33 INFORMATION ABOUT APPLIANCE NOISE
MISCELLANEOUS
STORING AND
FREEZING FOOD

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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.
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BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR
THE FIRST TIME
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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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!
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).
WARNING! Keep ventilation openings, in the
appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear
of obstruction.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE USE
OF APPLIANCE
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.
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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 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
consumption.

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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
• 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.
• There should be an opening or a vent of at least 200 cm2behind the appliance,
and the clearance between the appliance and any cabinet above it should be
at least 5 cm, to allow cooling of the condenser unit.
Note:
When installing the appliance side-by-side into kitchen cabinets, each appliance
should be integrated into a separate cabinet.
An anti-condensation service kit should be purchased, complete with a power
cord for connecting the kit to the power mains. An additional power socket is
required for connecting the anti-condensation service kit.
For safety reasons, the service kit may only be installed by an authorized
service technician!

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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.
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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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A Refrigerator
B Freezer
1Control unit
2LED lighting
3Glass shelves
4Fruit and vegetables drawer
with humidity control
5Low door shelves
6Bottle shelves
APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION
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Appliance interior equipment may change according to the appliance model.
This product contains a light source of energy eciency class (F).

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A Temperature setting and on/o knob
B Lighting on/o key
Lighting will switch on automatically when you open the door, and switch o
when you close it.
Switching on: To switch on: rotate the
A dial clockwise.
Switching off: Rotate the Adial in
the counter-clockwise direction until
the arrow is aligned with the symbol
(Warning: appliance will remain
powered, i.e. there will still be electric
current in the appliance.)
SWITCHING THE APPLIANCE ON/OFF
B
A
OPERATING THE APPLIANCE
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ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURE IN THE APPLIANCE
• To set the desired temperature, rotate
the Adial in clockwise direction.
• Recommended setting of the Adial is
on the eco position (see figure).
• A change in the environment
temperature will aect the
temperature in the appliance. Adjust
the setting with the Adial accordingly.
Positions towards the mean a lower
temperature in the appliance (cooler).
Settings towards the mean a higher
temperature (warmer).
If the temperature of the room where
the appliance is installed is below 16 °C,
we recommend setting the A.
SETTING THE TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE APPLIANCE IN
CASE OF NEED FOR INTENSIVE COOLING OR FREEZING
• Activating the intensive cooling
and freezing: Rotate the »A« dial to
position shown in the figure.
• When the dial is set to this position,
the appliance will operate with
maximum power. During this time,
operation may be temporarily louder.
• We recommend using this setting before cleaning the appliance or 24 hours
before inserting a large amount of food. Activating this function will make sure
the food is cooled or frozen faster to retain vitamins, minerals, nutrients, and
flavour, and to extend its freshness.
• After the end of the intensive cooling/freezing cycle, rotate the »A« dial back
to the desired setting.
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• 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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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 9 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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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. The
bin has integrated humidity regulator which allows setting the humidity level.
Slider position to the right: closed
vents, higher humidity in the bin
Slider position to the left: open vents,
lower humidity in the bin
If you observe droplets accumulating
below the glass shelf, open the vents
and wipe the shelf (see chapter
TROUBLESHOOTING).
• Pulling out the bin:
- Pull out the bin as far as it will go.
Then, lift the front part and pull it
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Interior side of the refrigerator door is
fitted with shelves intended for storing
cheese, butter, eggs, yoghurt, and
other smaller packages, tubes, cans
etc.
The height of the shelves is adjustable.
Simply lift the shelf from the groove
and place it to desired position.
Maximum load on each door shelf is
5kg.
• If the tray is used as an egg tray,
place it directly on the bottom of a
door shelf.
• If the tray is used as an ice tray, fill it
with water and place it in the freezer
in a horizontal position.
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ADJUSTABLE DOOR SHELVES
EGG/ICE TRAY
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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Switching the fan and ionizer on and off:
On = Off = 0
When the fan is switched on, a red dot will be visible on the switch.
FAN*
• The fan contributes to more even temperature distribution and faster cooling,
and reduces dew (or condensate) accumulation on the storage surfaces.
• We recommend switching on the fan 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) accumulates 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, we recommend rotating the Aknob slightly towards the
. Adjustment of temperature in the refrigerator directly affects the freezer
temperature.
• Advanced fan system with dynamic cooling evenly distributes the ionized air
and equalizes the temperature throughout the entire refrigerator. Air enriched
with extra negative ions mimics the natural microclimate that keeps the food
fresh for longer. Moreover, the any type of food can be placed on any shelf in
the fridge as there are not temperature dierences.
• To switch the air ionizer on and o, use the switch located on the fan housing.
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RECOMMENDED DISTRIBUTION
OF FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE
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Sections in the refrigerator compartment:
- Upper part: canned food, bread, wine, pastry etc.
- Middle part: dairy products, ready-made meals, desserts, soft drinks, beer,
cooked food, etc.
- Fruit and vegetable bin: fresh fruit, vegetables, salads, root vegetables,
potatoes, onions, garlic, tomatoes, sauerkraut, turnips etc.
PIZZA
PIZZA
Sections in the refrigerator
compartment door:
- upper/middle door bins: eggs,
butter, cheese etc.
- lower door bins: beverages, cans,
bottles etc.
Freezer sections:
- freezing, storing frozen food (see chapter Freezing and storing frozen food).
Do not store fruit (bananas,
pineapples, papaya, citruses) and
vegetables (zucchini, eggplant,
cucumbers, bell peppers,
tomatoes, and potatoes) sensitive
to low temperatures in the
refrigerator.
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Do not store the following in the freezer: lettuce, eggs, apples, pears,
grapes, peaches, yoghurt, soured milk, sour cream, and mayonnaise.
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