Gorenje RK6203LX Technical manual

EN
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.
We wish you find a lot of pleasure in its use.
The appliance is intended solely for household use.
Refrigerator freezer (hereinafter: the appliance) consists of two parts: the upper part is
the refrigerator and the lower part is the freezer.
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).
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
15 CHANGING THE DIRECTION OF DOOR OPENING
19 OPERATING THE APPLIANCE
28 APPLIANCE INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
33 RECOMMENDED DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE
34 STORING FOOD IN THE REFRIGERATOR
36 STORING FOOD IN THE FRESHZONE DRAWER
37 STORING FOOD IN THE ZEROZONE DRAWER
39 FREEZING AND STORING FROZEN FOOD
39 Freezing process
40 Important warnings on freezing fresh food
40 Storage of industrially frozen food
41 Frozen food storage time
41 Defrosting frozen food
42 DEFROSTING THE APPLIANCE
43 CLEANING THE APPLIANCE
44 TROUBLESHOOTING
46 INFORMATION ABOUT APPLIANCE NOISE

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IMPORTANT NOTES AND
PRECAUTIONS
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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).
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.
The instruction manual includes the NO FROST
version/model of the freezer which is fitted with a fan
and in which the defrosting process is automatic (only
with some models).
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
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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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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
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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.