Gorenje RK4181PW4 User manual

EN
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
FOR 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 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
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
APPLIANCE
DESCRIPTION
DEFROSTING
AND CLEANING
THE APPLIANCE
4 IMPORTANT NOTES AND PRECAUTIONS
4 SAFETY AND WARNING INFORMATION
11 INSTALLING YOUR NEW APPLIANCE
13 APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION
14 CHANGING THE DOOR OPENING DIRECTION
21 OPERATING THE APPLIANCE
22 USING YOUR APPLIANCE
25 HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS
27 CLEANING AND CARE
29 TROUBLESHOOTING
31 DISPOSAL OF THE APPLIANCE
MISCELLANEOUS

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IMPORTANT NOTES AND
PRECAUTIONS
For your safety and correct usage, before installing and
first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully,
including its hints and warnings. To avoid unnecessary
mistakes and accidents, it is important to make sure that all
people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its
operation and safety features. Save these instructions and
be sure that they remain with the appliance if it is moved
or sold, so that anyone using it throughout its life, will be
properly informed on its usage and safety notices.
For the safety of life and property, keep the precautions of
these user's instructions as the manufacturer is not
responsible for damages caused by omission.
Safety for children and others who are vulnerable people
According to EN standard
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. 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.
SAFETY AND WARNING
INFORMATION
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According to IEC standard
This 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.
• Keep all packaging away from children as there is risk of
suffocation.
• If you are discarding the appliance, pull the plug out of
the socket, cut the connection cable (as close to the
appliance as you can) and remove the door to prevent
children playing from suffering an electric shock or from
closing themselves inside it. I
• f this appliance, featuring a magnetic door seals, is to
replace an older appliance having a spring lock (latch) on
the door or lid, be sure to make the spring lock unusable
before you discard the old appliance. This will prevent it
from becoming a death trap for a child.
General safety
• 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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• WARNING — Do not store explosive substances such
as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this
appliance.
• 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 — 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.
• WARNING — The refrigerant and insulation blowing gas
are flammable. When disposing of the appliance, do
so only at an authorized waste disposal centre. Do not
expose to flame.
• WARNING —When positioning the appliance, ensure the
supply cord is not trapped or damaged.
• WARNING —Do not locate multiple portable socket-
outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the
appliance.
Replacing the LED
• WARNING—The LED light must not be replaced by the
user! If the LED light is damaged, contact the customer
helpline for assistance.
Refrigerant
The refrigerant isobutene (R600a) is contained within the
refrigerant circuit of the appliance, a natural gas with a high
level of environmental compatibility, which is nevertheless

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flammable. During transportation and installation of the
appliance, ensure that none of the components of the
refrigerant circuit becomes damaged.
The refrigerant (R600a) is flammable.
• WARNING — Refrigerators contain refrigerant andgases
in the insulation. Refrigerant and gases must be disposed
of professionally as they may cause eye injuries or
ignition. Ensure that tubing of the refrigerant circuit is
not damage prior to proper disposal.
WARNING! Risk of fire/flammable materials.
If the refrigerant circuit should be damaged:
• Avoid opening flames and sources of ignition.
• Thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is
situated.
It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this
product in any way.
Any damage to the cord may cause a short circuit, fire, and/
or electric shock.
!Electrical safety
• The power cord must not be lengthened.
• Make sure that the power plug is not crushed or
damaged. A crushed or damaged power plug may
overheat and cause a fire.
• Make sure that you can access the main plug of the
appliance.
• Do not pull the main cable.
• If the power plug socket is loose, do not insert the power
plug. There is a risk of electric shock or fire.

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• You must not operate the appliance without the interior
lighting lamp cover.
• The fridge is only applied with power supply of single
phase alternating current of 220~240V/50Hz. If
fluctuation of voltage in the district of user is so large
that the voltage exceeds the above scope, for safety
sake, be sure to apply A.C. Automatic voltage regulator
of more than 350W to the fridge. The fridge must
employ a special power socket instead of common one
with other electric appliances. Its plug must match the
socket with ground wire.
Daily use
• Do not store flammable gass or liquids in the appliance,
There is a risk of an explosion.
• Do not operate any electrical appliances in the appliance
(e.g.electric ice cream makers,mixers etc.).
• When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains
socket,do not pull on the cable.
• Do not place hot items near the plastic components of
this appliance.
• Do not place food products directly against the air outlet
on the rear wall.
• Store pre-packed frozen food in accordance with the
frozen food manufacture’s instructions.
• The appliances manufactures storage recommendations
should be strictly adhered to.Refer to relrelevant
instructions for storage.
• Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the
freeze compartment as it creates pressure on the
container,which may cause it to explode,resulting in
damage to the appliance.
• Frozen food can cause frost burns if consumed straight
from the freezer compartment.
• Do not place the appliance in direct sunlight.

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• Keep buring candles,lamps and other items with naked
flames away from the appliance so that do not set the
appliance on fire.
• The appliance is intended for keeping food stuff and/
or beverages in normal household as explained in this
instruction booklet The appliance is heavy.Care should
be taken when moving it.
• Do not remove nor touch items from the freezer
compartment if your hands are damp/wet,as this could
cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
• Never use the base,drawers, doors etc. to stand on or as
supports.
• Frozen food must not be refrozen once it has been
thawed out.
• Do not consume ice popsicles or ice cubes straight from
the freezer as this can cause freezer burn to the mouth
and lips.
• To avoid items falling and causing injury or damage to
the appliance, do not overload the door racks or put too
much food in the crisper drawers.
• WARNING - Food needs to be packed into bags before
it is put into the refrigerator. Liquids need to be stored in
bottles or capped containers in order to avoid a spill, as
the design structure of the product is not easy to clean.
caution!
Care and cleaning
• Before maintenance, switch off the appliance and
disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
• Do not clean the appliance with metal objects, steam
cleaner, ethereal oils, organic solvents or abrasive
cleansers.
• Do not use sharp objects to remove frost from the
appliance. Use a plastic scraper.

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Installation Important!
• For electrical connection carefully, follow the instructions
given in this manual.
• Unpack the appliance and check if there are damages on
it. Do not connect the appliance if it is damaged. Report
possible damages immediately to the place you bought
it. In this case retain packing.
• It is advisable to wait at least four hours before
connecting the appliance to allow the oil to flow back in
the compressor.
• Adequate air circulation should be around the appliance,
lacking this leads to overheating. To achieve sufficient
ventilation, follow the instructions relevant to installation.
Wherever possible the back of the product should not be
too close to a wall to avoid touching or catching warm
parts (compressor, condenser) to prevent the risk of a
fire, follow the instructions relevant to installation.
• The appliance must not be locate close to radiators or
cookers.
• Make sure that the mains plug is accessible after the
installation of the appliance
Service
• Any electrical work required to do the servicing of the
appliance should be carried out by qualified electrician or
competent person.
• This product must be serviced by an authorized Service
Center, and only genuine spare parts must be used.
1) If the appliance is Frost Free.
2) If the appliance contains freezer compartment.

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INSTALLING YOUR NEW
APPLIANCE
• Before using the appliance for the first time, you should review the following tips.
Ventilation of appliance
In order to improve eciency of the cooling system and save energy, it is
necessary to maintain good ventilation around the appliance for the dissipation
of heat. For this reason, sucient clear space should be available around the
refrigerator.
Suggest: It is advisable for there to be 50-70 mm of space form the back to the
wall, at least 100 mm form its top, at least 100 mm form its side to the
wall and a clear space upfront to allow the doors to open 135 °.
Please see the following diagrams
938
135
607-627
1120-1140
Note:
• This appliance performs well in the climate class from N to ST.It may not work
properly if being left at a temperature above or below the indicated range for
a long period.
Class Temperature
SN from +10 °C to +32 °C
N from +16 °C to +32 °C
ST from +16 °C to +38 °C
T from +16 °C to +43 °C
• Stand you appliance in a dry place to avoid damage moisure.
• Keep the appliance out of direct sunlight, rain or frost. Stand the appliance
away from heat sources such as stoves, fires or heaters.

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Leveling of appliance
• For sucient leveling and air circulating in the lower rear section of the
appliance, the bottom feet may need to be adjusted, you can adjust them by
your fingers or a suitable spanner.
• To allow the doors to self-close, tilt back the top backwards for about 10 mm.
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APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION
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1. Controller box and LED light
2. Door switch
3. Shelf
4. Crisper box cover
5. Crisper drawer
6. Freezer upper drawer
7. Freezer lower drawer
8. Adjustable bottom feet
9. Upper rack
10. Refrigerator door
11. Lower rack
12. Freezer door
Note: Due to unceasing modification of our products, your refrigerator may
be slightly dierent from this instruction manual, but its functions and using
methods remain the same. To get more space in freezer, you can remove
drawers (except the bottom freezer drawer), ice tray.

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CHANGING THE DOOR OPENING
DIRECTION
The side at which the door opens can be changed, from the right side (as
supplied) to the left side, if the installation site requires.
Warning! When reversing the door, the appliance must not be connected to the
mains. Ensure that the plug is removed from the mains socket
Tools you will need.
Note: If required you may lay the refrigerator on its back in order to gain access
to the base, you should rest it on soft foam packaging or similar material to
avoid damaging the backboard of the refrigerator. To reverse the door, the
following steps are generally recommended.
8mm socket wrench Thin-blade
screwdriver Putty knife
Cross-shaped
screwdriver
Monkey
wrench 8mm wrench
Additional parts (in the plastic bag)
Left hinge cover

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1. Stand the refrigerator upright. Open the upper door to take out all door racks
(to avoid damage) and then close the door.
2. Use a putty knife or thin-blade screwdriver to prize the screw hole cover which
is at the top left corner of the refrigerator, and the upper hinge cover which is
at the top right corner of the refrigerator.
screw
hole cover
upper hinge
cover (right)
3.Unscrew the special flange self-tapping screws which are used for fixing the
right upper hinge part by a 8 mm socket driver or a spanner (please support
the upper door with your hand when doing it.
right upper
hinge part
special flange
selftapping screws

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4.Remove the upper hinge axis, transfer it to reversed side and tighten securely,
then put it in a safe place.
5.Remove the upper door from the middle hinge by carefully lifting the door
straight up.
NOTE: When removing the door watch for washer(s) between the center
hinge and the bottom of the upper door that may stick to the door. Do not
lose.
6.Place the upper door on a smooth surface with its panel upwards. Loose screw
(2) and part (1), then install them to the left side and tighten securely.
①Stop block
①
②
②
Self-tapping screw
1 Stop block
2 Self tapping
screw

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7. Unscrew the two special flange self-tapping screws which are used for fixing
the middle hinge part, then remove the middle hinge part that hold the lower
door in place.
NOTE: When removing the door, watch for washer(s) between the lower hinge
and the bottom of the lower door that may stick to the door. Do not lose.
8.Place the lower door on a smooth surface with its panel upwards. Loose screw
(2) and part (1), then install them to the left side amd tighten securely.
1 Stop block
2 Self tapping
screw
9.Change screw hole covers on middle cover plate from left to right (as shown in
figure below).
screw hole covers screw hole covers

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10.Lay the refrigerator on soft foam packaging or similar material. Remove both
adjustable bottom feet parts, and remove the front feet board and the lower
hinge part by unscrewing the special flange self-tapping screws.
1 Lower hinge part (right)
2 Adjustable bottom feet part
3 Self tapping screws
11 Replace the lower hinge part to the left side and fixing it with the special
flange self-tapping screws. Replace the front feet fixed board to another side
and fixing it with the special flange self-tapping screws. Install the adjustable
bottom feet parts.
12.Transfer the lower door to the property position, adjust the lower hinge part,
make the hinge axis into the lower hole of the lower door, then tight the bolts.
13.Upturn the middle hinge part the direction 180 degree, transfer it and adjust
its position, make the middle hinge axis into the upper hole of the lower door,
tight the bolts.
middle hinge part
self-tapping screw

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14.Transfer the upper door to the appropriate position. Secure the door`s level,
make the middle hinge axis into the lower hole of the upper door.
15.Transfer the upper hinge part and make the upper hinge axis into the upper
hole of the upper door, and adjust the position of the upper door (please
support the upper door with your hand when doing it), fixing the upper hinge
part with the special flange self-tapping screws.
upper hinge part
16.Install the screw hole cover on the top right corner of the refrigerator. Install
the upper hinge cover (which is in the plastic bag) on the left corner. Put the
other upper hinge cover into the plastic bag.
upper hinge cover
(left) screw hole
cover
17.Open the upper door and install the door shelves, then close it.
Warning! When changing the side at which the door opens, the appliance
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OPERATING THE APPLIANCE
SWITCHING THE APPLIANCE ON/OFF
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).
A Temperature setting and on/off knob
A
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 longer lines mean a lower temperature in the appliance (cooler). Settings
towards the shorter lines mean a higher temperature (warmer).
• Recommended setting of the Adial is on the eco position (see figure).
• If the temperature of the room where the appliance is installed is below 16°C,
we recommend setting the Adial temperature to the longest line..