Gorenje RF4142ANW User manual

GB Instructions for use
Refrigerator-freezer
Kühlschrank mit Gefrierfach
Réfrigérateur congélateur
Hladilnik z zamrzovalnikom
Hladnjak s ledenicom
Frižider sa zamrzivačem
DE Gebrauchsanweisung
FR Notice d’utilisation
SI Navodilo za uporabo
BIH Upute za uporabu
HR
BIH Uputstva za upotrebu
SRB MNE

Important warnings ..................................................... 3
A few tips on how to save power with your
refrigerator-freezer combo ........................................ 4
Appliance description ................................................. 5
Installation and connection ........................................ 6
Changing the direction of door opening ................... 7
Operating the appliance ............................................. 9
Recommended food arrangement
in the appliance ......................................................... 11
Storing food in the refrigerator ................................ 12
Freezing fresh food and storing frozen food .......... 13
Defrosting the appliance ........................................... 15
Cleaning the appliance ............................................. 16
Troubleshooting ........................................................ 17
Information on appliance noise ............................... 18
We thank you for the confi dence you have shown by purchasing our appliance.
We wish you a lot of pleasure using the appliance.
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.
EN
Refrigerator-freezer
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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, carefully read the instructions for use which describe the appliance
and its correct and safe use. The instructions apply to several types / models; therefore, they may
include descriptions of settings and equipment that may not be available in your appliance.
• Before connecting to the power mains, the appliance should be left to stand still in upright position
for at least 2 hours. Thus, operation errors due to the effect of transport on the cooling system will be
much less likely to occur.
• 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 should not be exposed to rain.
• The appliance must be disconnected from the power mains (unplug the power cord from the wall
outlet) before cleaning or before replacing the bulb.
• If the power cord is damaged, it should be replaced by a service technician or other authorized person.
• If the appliance is not used for a longer period of time, switch it off with the relevant button and
disconnect it from the power mains. Empty the appliance, defrost it, clean it, and leave the door ajar.
• To protect the environment, dispose of the appliance after its useful life by taking it to an authorized
waste collection center.
• The packaging is made of environment-friendly materials that can be recycled, disposed of, or
destroyed without hazard to the environment.
• Children should not play with the appliance.
• The label with basic information on the appliance is attached in the appliance interior. If the label is not
in your local language, replace it with the one supplied with the appliance.
• 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 electric appliances in the
refrigerator or freezer interior, except for those expressly
allowed by the refrigerator-freezer manufacturer.
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Important warnings

The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be
treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring
this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused
by inappropriate waste handling of thisproduct. For more detailed information about
recycling of this product, please contact your local city offi ce, your household waste
disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
• Observe the installation instructions.
• Do not open the appliance door more frequently than necessary.
• Occasionally check whether air can circulate freely behind the appliance.
• Condenser unit mounted on the appliance back wall must be kept clean at all times (see section
“Cleaning the appliance”).
• If the seal is damaged or loose, replace it as soon as possible.
• Store your food in closed containers or other appropriate packaging.
• Before placing the food in the refrigerator, let it cool down to room temperature.
• Defrost your frozen food in the refrigerator compartment.
• Remove the freezer drawers and door as described in the instructions, in order to make use of
the entire capacity.
• Defrost your conventional freezer when a frost layer approximately 3-5 millimetres thick has
accumulated on the surfaces in the freezer compartment.
• Make sure the shelves are evenly distributed and that the food is arranged in a way that
allows free circulation of air (heed the recommended food arrangement as described in the
instructions).
• In appliances fi tted with a fan, do not block the fan slots.
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A few tips on how to save power with your
refrigerator-freezer combo

A Freezer compartment
1 Shelf
B Refrigerator compartment
2 Control unit
3 Shelf (height adjustable)
4 Water discharge groove/
gutter
5 Fruit and vegetables bin /
drawer
6 Refrigerator door shelf
(deep and shallow version)
7 Adjustable feet
A
B
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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Appliance description

• The appliance should be installed in a dry and well ventilated
room. The appliance will operate correctly if the environment
temperature is within the ranges listed in the table below.
The appliance class is indicated on the label with the basic
information on the appliance.
Class Ambient temperature
SN (subnormal) from +10°C to +32°C
N (normal) from +16°C do +32°C
ST (subtropical) from +16°C do +38°C
T (tropical) from +16°C do +43°C
Appliance installation should be carried out by at least two
persons to avoid any physical injury or damage to the appliance.
• The appliance should stand fi rmly in an upright position on a
suffi ciently solid base. At the front, the appliance is fi tted with
two adjustable legs that can be used to level the appliance.
• If there is a kitchen furniture element above the appliance,
there should be a clearance of at least 5 centimeters between
this element and the refrigerator, to ensure suffi cient cooling of
the condenser unit.
• Do not expose the appliance to direct sunlight and do not
place it near sources of heat. If this cannot be avoided, install
an insulation panel.
Selecting the room
Installing the appliance
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Installation and connection

Tools Required: Phillips style screwdriver / Flat blated screwdriver / Hexagonal spanner.
1) Remove the right top hinger cover (A).
2) Remove the screws (B) fi xed the top-hinge with cross-slot screwdriver.
3)Replace the top-hinge and the top-door limit block and the door bearing bush to the other side.
a) Remove the nut with sleeve.Take off the washer then remove the axes to the other side and
fi xed.
b) Remove the door limit block.
c) Please taking out another door limit block, with screw mounting to the door.
4) Disassemble the screws fi xed the bottom-hinge (C) with cross-slot screwdriver.
Note: the refrigerator-freezer incline angle less 45°.
5) Replace the bottom door bearing bush and the limit block.
6) Replace the bottom hinge to the other side then fi x it with screws.
7) Replace the mid-hinge.
8) Set the bottom door right position,fi x the mid-hinge.
9) Replace the top-hinge.
10) Set the top door right position,fi x the top-hinge and the cover.
11) Install the four screw caps and two catches to corresponding position.
Ensure the Appliance is unplugged and empty.
Adjust the two leveling feet to their highest position.
We recommend you have someone to assistyou
Changing the direction of door opening
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1.
2. 3.
a.
b.
4.
C
B
A
c.
5.
6.
7.
8. 9.
10.
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A Temperature setting and on/off knob
To switch on: rotate the A dial clockwise.
Switching off: Rotate the A knob 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).
Switching the appliance
on/off
A
Operating the appliance

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• To set the desired temperature, rotate the A dial in clockwise
direction, i.e. to the right.
• A change in the environment temperature will affect 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 A dial temperature
to the thickest part of the sign.
Adjusting the
temperature

Refrigerator compartment areas:
- upper area: canned / preserved food, bread, wine, pastry, etc.
- medium area: dairy products, ready-to-eat meals, deserts,
juices, beer, cooked food, etc.
- lower area: meat, meat produce, delicatessen, etc.
- vegetable drawer / bin: fresh fruit, vegetables, salads, root
vegetables, potatoes, onions, garlic, tomatoes, tropical fruit,
sauerkraut, turnips, etc.
Refrigerator door areas:
- upper / medium part: eggs, butter, cheeses, etc.
- lower part: beverages, cans, bottles, etc.
Freezer compartments:
- freezing, storage of frozen food (see section Freezing and
storage of frozen food).
Recommended food
arrangement in the
appliance
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Recommended food arrangement in the appliance

Appropriate use of the appliance, appropriate food
packaging, maintaining the appropriate temperature
and observing the hygienic guidelines will affect
decisively the quality of food storage.
Observe the best before dates indicated on the
product packaging.
Food stored in the refrigerator should be placed in
closed containers or otherwise suitably packed to
prevent emitting scent and moisture.
Do not store infl ammable, 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
premature ageing of these materials.
Unpleasant smell warns of poor appliance cleanliness
or deteriorated food (see Cleaning and Maintenance).
Remove perishables from the refrigerator before a
longer period of absence from home.
The equipment depends on the models.
• The shelves can be inserted to any of the shelf guides in the
refrigerator interior. Food that perishes quickly should be kept
at the back of the shelf where the temperatures are lower.
• The bin / drawer at the bottom of the refrigerator compartment,
under the glass shelf, is intended for storing fruit and
vegetables. It provides humidity, thus preventing the food from
dehydrating. The food must be appropriately packaged in
order to prevent emitting or receiving smell and moisture.
• Interior side of the refrigerator door is fi tted with racks and bins
intended for storing cheese, butter, eggs, yoghurt, and other
smaller packages, tubes, cans, etc. The lower part of the door
is fi tted with a bottle rack.
Important warnings on
food storage
Refrigerator interior
equipment
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Storing food in the refrigerator

Recommended storage time for the refrigerator
Foodsmoked Time
eggs, marinated meat, smoked meat up to 10 days
cheese up to 10 days
root vegetables up to 8 days
butter up to 7 days
deserts, fruit, ready-to-eat dishes, raw
meat chunks up to 2 days
fi sh, raw chopped meat, seafood up to 1 day
Food storage time
Maximum quantity of fresh food that can be
introduced into the appliance at a time is indicated
on the label with basic information on the appliance.
If this quantity is exceeded, freezing quality will
deteriorate, as will the quality of the already frozen
food.
• 24 hours before freezing fresh food, rotate the A dial towards
the thickest part of the marking;
Fresh food should not be in contact with the packages of already
frozen food!
• When freezing minor quantities of food (1-2 kg) the super
freeze setting is not required.
• After completing the freezing process, rotate the A knob
back to the desired setting.
Freezing procedure
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Freezing fresh food and storing frozen food

The freezer should only be used for freezing food that
is appropriate for freezing. The food should always be
fresh and of adequate quality.
Choose an appropriate packaging for the food and
package it correctly.
The packaging should be airtight and watertight to
prevent loss of humidity or vitamins from the food.
Indicate the type of food, quantity, and freezing date
on each food package.
It is important that the food is frozen as quickly as
possible; therefore, smaller packages should be
preferred. Before freezing, the food should be cooled.
• When storing or using frozen food, observe the manufacturer’s
instructions. Temperature and best before date are indicated
on the packaging.
• Only choose food with undamaged packaging, stored in
freezers at temperatures of -18°C or lower.
• Do not buy a food package covered with frost, as this is a sign
that the food has been slightly thawed several times. Such
food is of lesser quality.
• When transporting frozen food, prevent it from defrosting /
thawing. Higher temperature will result in shorter storage time
and deteriorated food quality.
Recommended time for storage in the freezer
Food Time
fruit, beef from 10 to12 months
vegetables, veal, poultry from 8 to 10 months
venison from 6 to 8 months
pork from 4 to 6 months
chopped, dice, or ground meat 4 months
bread, pastry, ready-to-eat meals, lean
fi s h 3 months
tripes / innards 2 months
smoked sausage, fatty fi sh 1 month
Microorganisms are not destroyed by freezing. After defrosting,
their activity is resumed intensively and the food may perish
quickly. Therefore, use the thawed food as quickly as possible.
Partial thawing decreases the nutritive value of the food,
particularly fruit, vegetables, and ready-to-eat food.
Important warnings on
freezing fresh food
Storing pre-frozen food
Storage times for frozen
food
Defrosting frozen food
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The refrigerator does not require defrosting, as ice accumulated
on the back wall of the refrigerator compartment interior is melted
automatically.
The accumulated ice is thawed when the compressor is not
operating. The drops will drip through the opening in the
refrigerator back wall into a container above the compressor,
from where they will evaporate.
If an excessive layer of ice is accumulated on the refrigerator
back wall (3-5 mm), the appliance should be disconnected and
defrosted manually.
• The freezer should be defrosted when approximately 3-5 mm
of frost is accumulated.
• 24 hours before defrosting, rrotate the A dial towards the
thickest part of the marking;
After 24 hours, remove the frozen food from the freezer and
protect them from thawing.
• Disconnect the appliance – rotate the thermostat knob A to
the position and unplug the power cord from the wall
outlet.
• Leave the door open until the frost or ice can be easily
removed from the surfaces using e.g. a plastic scraper. Be
careful not to damage the freezer interior surfaces. Remove
the frost or ice from the freezer using a cloth, before it melts.
• Do not use electrical appliances to defrost the appliance
(hairdryer etc.);
• When defrosting the refrigerator, do not use any defrosting
sprays as these may damage the plastic surfaces or harm
your health.
• Clean the appliance interior and wipe it dry (see cleaning the
appliance).
• Before putting the food back into the freezer, connect the
appliance to the power mains and rotate the A knob back to
the desired setting.
Automatic refrigerator
defrosting
Defrosting a
conventional freezer
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Defrosting the appliance

Before cleaning, disconnect the appliance from the power
mains - rotate the thermostat knob A to the position and
unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
• Use a soft cloth to clean all surfaces. Cleaners containing
abrasive particles, acids, or solvents, are not appropriate
as they will damage the surface.
Clean the appliance exterior with water or a mild solution of
suds.
Lacquer-coated and aluminum surfaces can be cleaned with
lukewarm water to which some mild detergent was added.
Cleaning agents with minor alcohol content are also acceptable
(e.g. window cleaners).
Cleaners with alcohol content are not allowed for cleaning plastic
parts.
Clean the appliance interior with lukewarm water to which you
may add some vinegar.
• Placed under the cooling board that cools the refrigerator
interior are a trough (groove) and an opening through which
melted water is discharged from the appliance interior. The
through and the opening should never be blocked; therefore,
check them often and clean as required (e.g. using a plastic
straw).
• Frost and ice accumulated in a layer of 3-5 mm will cause
an increase in power consumption; therefore it should be
removed regularly. Do not use any sharp objects, solvents, or
sprays.
• After cleaning, switch on the appliance and put the food back
in.
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Cleaning the appliance

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Problem: Cause or remedy:
Your Refrigerator will not operate: • The power supply cord is unplugged.
• The thermostat knob is set to OFF position.
The light so not work: • The power supply cord is unplugged.
• A household fuse or circuit breaker has tripped.
• A light bulb is loose in the socket.
• A light bulb has burned out.
Food in the refrigerator
compartment freezing:
• The thermostat knob is set too cold.
• The position of food stored touches the refrigerant power of
refrigerator back wall.
Food in the refrigerator
compartment is not cold:
• The air vents are blocked in the compartment. This prevents
the movement of cold air.
• The door(s) are opened too often of not close properly.
• A large amount of food has just been added to the refrigerator
or refrigerator compartment.
• The position of thermostat knob is adjusted too low.
Melted frost Leak over
compartment inside or on fl oor:
• The drain – off mouth entrance is blocked.
• Evaporator pan is in place.
The refrigerator seems to make
unusual noise:
• The refrigerator is leveled on the fl oor.
• The body of the refrigerator touches the wall.
• The drip tray is not placed properly.
There is interior moisture build
- up:
• The air vents are blocked in the refrigerator.
• The door is opened often.
• The room is humid.
• The food is not packaged correctly.
• The control is not set correctly of the surrounding conditions.
The doors will not close
completely:
• The shelves are out of position.
• The gaskets are dirty.
• The fridge is not level.
If the above methods are not yet effective, please contact with the maintenance service department
for help without any delay.
Troubleshooting

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CHANGES THAT TO NOT
AFFECT THE APPLIANCE FUNCTIONALITY.
Cooling in the refrigerators-freezers is enabled by a cooling
system with a compressor (with some appliances also a fan),
which emits a certain level of noise during operation. The level
of noise depends on installation, proper use, and appliance
age.
• After appliance startup, the compressor may be somewhat
louder (fl uid noise, noise caused by refrigerant fl owing
through the system). This is not a sign of malfunction and it
will not affect the appliance useful life. Eventually, the level of
this noise will be reduced.
• Occasionally, sudden or louder noise may appear during
appliance operation, which will appear uncommon; these are
mostly the result of improper installation:
- The appliance must be placed horizontally and fi rmly on a
solid base.
- The appliance should not be in contact with the wall or
adjacent elements.
- Make sure the appliance interior equipment is
appropriately fi tted and that the noise is not caused by
vibrating cans, bottles, or other containers in contact with
each other.
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Information on appliance noise