Gorenje RF3121ANW 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.
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
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
13 APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION
14 OPERATING THE APPLIANCE
15 CHANGING THE DIRECTION OF DOOR OPENING
17 APPLIANCE INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
18 RECOMMENDED DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD IN THE
APPLIANCE
19 STORING FOOD IN THE REFRIGERATOR
23 FREEZING AND STORING FROZEN FOOD
23 Important warnings on freezing
23 Storing industrially frozen food
24 Frozen food storage time
24 Defrosting frozen food
25 DEFROSTING THE APPLIANCE
26 CLEANING THE APPLIANCE
27 TROUBLESHOOTING
29 INFORMATION ABOUT APPLIANCE NOISE
OTHER
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.
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.
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
• 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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• 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.

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Install door external handle (if external handle is present)
Rear spacer
Screw the rear spacers at the rear of
the unit.
Space Requirement
• Keep enough space of door open.
• Keep at least 50mm gap at two
sides.
Levelling the unit
To do this adjust the two levelling feet
at front of the unit.
If the unit is not level, the doors and
magnetic seal alignments will not be
covered properly.

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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%.

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APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION
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1 Freezer Shelf
2Termostat and light
3Glass shelves
4Crisper cover
5Crisper
6Balconies
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OPERATING THE APPLIANCE
A Temperature setting and on/off knob
To switch on: rotate the A dial 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).
• 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.
SWITCHING THE APPLIANCE ON/OFF
ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURE IN THE APPLIANCE
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CHANGING THE DIRECTION OF
DOOR OPENING
Tool required: Philips screwdriver, Flat bladed screwdriver, Hexagonal spanner.
• Ensuretheunitisunpluggedandempty.
• Totakethedooro,itisnecessarytotilttheunitbackwards.Youshouldrest
the unit on something solid so that it will not slip during the door reversing
process.
• Allpartsremovedmustbesavedtodothereinstallationofthedoor.
• Donotlaytheunitatasthismaydamagethecoolantsystem.
• It’sbetterthat2peoplehandletheunitduringassembly.
1. Remove four screws in top cover and then lift it.
2. Unscrew top hinge and then remove upper door and place it on a soft pad to
avoid scratch.
3.Remove the pin with a screwdriver and flip the hinge bracket. Then refit the
pin to hinge bracket.
4.Unscrew middle hinge. Then lift lower door and place it on a soft pad to avoid
scratch.
5.Move the hinge hole covers from left side to right side.
6.Unscrew bottom hinge. Then remove the adjustable feet from both side.
7. Unscrew and remove the bottom hinge pin, turn the bracket over and replace
it.
8.Refit the bracket fitting the bottom hinge pin. Replace both adjustable feet.
Transfer the lower door to the property position.
9.Make the middle hinge reverse the direction180oC, then transfer it to the left
property position. Make the middle hinge pin in the upper hole of the lower
door, then tight the bolts.
10.Place the upper door back on. Ensure the door is aligned horizontally and
vertically so that the seal are closed on all sides before finally tightening the
top hinge. Then inert the hinge and screw it to the top of the unit.
11.Put the top cover and then screw back.

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APPLIANCE INTERIOR
EQUIPMENT
(* EQUIPMENT DEPENDS ON THE MODEL)
To permit storage of food packages of
various sizes, the door balconies can
be placed at different heights. To make
these adjustments proceed as follows:
gradually pull the balcony in the
direction of the arrows until it comes
free, then reposition as required.
MOVABLE SHELVES
The walls of the refrigerator are
equipped with a series of runners so
that the shelves can be positioned as
desired.
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RECOMMENDED DISTRIBUTION
OF FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE
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.
- Crisper: fresh fruit, vegetables, salads, root vegetables, potatoes, onions,
garlic, tomatoes, sauerkraut, turnips etc.
Sections in the refrigerator
compartment door:
- upper/middle door bins: eggs,
butter, cheese etc.
- lower door bins: beverages, cans,
bottles
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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Freezer sections:
- freezing, storing frozen food (see chapter Freezing and storing frozen food).
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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STORING FOOD IN THE
REFRIGERATOR
IMPORTANT WARNINGS REGARDING FOOD STORAGE
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Correct use of the appliance, appropriate packaging,
maintaining the right temperature, and observing the food
hygiene standards have a decisive impact on the quality
of food storage.
Observe the expiry dates for the food, indicated on the
packaging.
Food stored in the refrigerator should be kept in closed
containers or in appropriate packaging to prevent it from
emitting or receiving odours and humidity.
Do not store inflammable, volatile, and explosive
substances in the refrigerator.
Bottles with high alcohol content should be tightly sealed
and stored in an upright position.
Some organic solutions, essential oils in lemon and orange
peel, butter acid, etc. may damage the plastic surfaces
in case of a prolonged contact, causing damage and
premature ageing of these materials.
Unpleasant odour warns of lacking cleanliness of the
appliance or perished contents (see chapter Cleaning the
Appliance).
If you are leaving home for a longer period of time,
remove perishables from the refrigerator.

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STORING FOOD
TYPE OF FOOD Optimum
storage
temperature (°C)
Optimum
storage humidity
level (%)
Approximate
storage time
Pork -1 to 4 95 3 days
Beef 0 to 4 95 up to 3 weeks
Lamb 0 to 4 95 14 days
Chicken 0 to 4 95 3 days
Fish 0 to 4 95 3 to 10 days
Mollusc 0 to 4 95 2 days
Wet-aged beef 1,5 95 16 weeks
Dairy products
(yoghurt, sour
cream, butter,
soft cheese,
cheese spreads
etc.)
2 to 4 95 7 to 10 days
Beetroot 0 95 3 to 5 months
Broccoli 0 95-100 10 to 14 days
Cabbage, young 0 98-100 3 to 6 weeks
Carrots, ripe 0 98-100 4 to 5 months
Lettuce, winter 0 95-100 2 to 3 weeks
Garlic 0 65-70 6 to 7 months
Kohlrabi 0 98-100 2 to 3 months
Brussels sprouts 0 90-95 3 to 5 weeks
Cabbage,
Chinese 0 95-100 2 to 3 months
Cabbage, late
varieties 0 98-100 3 to 4 months
Carrots 0 95-100 2 weeks
Cauliflower 0 95-98 2 to 4 weeks
Celery, regular 0 98-100 2 to 3 months
Swiss chard 0 95-100 10 to 14 days
Radicchio 0 95-100 2 to 4 weeks
Corn, sweet 0 95-98 5 to 8 days