Gorenje Simplicity Series Technical manual

www.gorenje.com
GB
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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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
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
14 APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION
15 CHANGING THE DIRECTION OF DOOR OPENING
17 OPERATING THE APPLIANCE
23 APPLIANCE INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
27 RECOMMENDED DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD IN THE
APPLIANCE
28 STORING FOOD IN THE REFRIGERATOR
33 STORING FOOD IN THE FreshZone DRAWER
34 FREEZING AND STORING FROZEN FOOD
34 Freezing process
35 Important warnings on freezing fresh food
35 Storage of industrially frozen food
36 Frozen food storage time
36 Defrosting frozen food
37 DEFROSTING THE APPLIANCE
38 CLEANING THE APPLIANCE
39 TROUBLESHOOTING
41 INFORMATION ABOUT APPLIANCE NOISE

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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.
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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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 electrical appliances inside the
food storage compartments of the appliance, unless
they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Children shall not play with the appliance.

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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
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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.
Class Temperature
SN (subnormal) from +10°C to +32°C
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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• 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.
• 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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INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE
Appliance installation should be carried
out by at least two persons to avoid
any physical injury or damage to the
appliance.
• The appliance must stand level or
tilted slightly to the back, stable on a
solid base. At the front, the appliance
is fitted with two adjustable legs that
can be used to level the appliance. At
the rear side, casters allow for easier
installation of the appliance (only
with some models).
• There should be a clearance of at
least 5 cm between the appliance and
any cupboard installed above it, in
order to allow adequate cooling of the
condenser unit.
• The appliance is supplied with two
spacers which should be installed
on the lower part of the housing to
prevent from pushing the appliance
too close to the wall. Appliance may
also be installed without the spacers;
however, this may increase power
consumption.
• Do not expose the appliance to
direct sunlight and do not place
it near any source of heat. If this
cannot be avoided, install an
insulation panel.
• The appliance may stand alone or
it may be placed ext to a cupboard
or a wall. Consider the clearance
required to fully open the door in
order to allow pulling out the drawers
and shelves.
max
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> 90°

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CONNECTING THE APPLIANCE
• Connect the appliance to the power
mains using a connection cable.
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
A Refrigerator
1Control unit
2LED lighting of
refrigerator interior
3Pull-out glass shelf
(height-adjustable)
4Crisper (fruit and
vegetables drawer)
5Height-adjustable door
bin
6Bottle shelf
B Freezer
7Freezer drawers
8Glass shelves
• The drawers are protected against pulling out. To remove a drawer from
the appliance, pull it out as far as it will go, then lift at the front and pull out
completely.
• Some models also feature a control unit on the door.
A
B
2
3
4
5
6
7
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CHANGING THE DIRECTION OF
DOOR OPENING
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Tools required: socket wrench No. 8, Phillips screwdriver, torx 25, flat
screwdriver
The procedure to change the direction of door opening should be carried out
by at least two persons.
1. Remove the upper hinge cover (A) and the cover from the connector (B1).
2. Unplug the connector (C), unscrew the upper hinge (D) and remove the
upper door (E).
3. Remove the side panels (F) and (G), then unscrew and remove the middle
panel (H).
4. Move the upper hinge (D) and the connector and cable to the opposite side.
Replace all three panels (F), (G), and (H). Make sure the cable runs through
the grooves in the panels like it did before disassembly.
5. Then remove the covering plugs (I), unscrew the mid hinge (J) and remove
the lower door (K) from the lower hinge (L).
6. Tilt the appliance backwards, undo the lower hinge (L) and the foot (M) and
install them on the opposite side. Make sure the washer is installed like it was
before disassembly.
7. Move the door bearings (N) and retainers (S) to the opposite side.
8. Place the Mid hinge (J) on the lower door (K) and place the lower door on the
lower hinge (L). Fasten the mid hinge (the door should be open while you do
this). Do not forget to place the washers (O) and covering plugs (I) as they
were placed before the disassembly.
9. Place the upper door (E) on the middle hinge (J). Remove the covering plugs
(P) and (B2). Reconnect the connector (C) and fasten the upper hinge (D).
10.Install the cover of the upper hinge (A), connector cap (B1), and covering
caps (P) and (B2).

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K
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L
M
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KO
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OPERATING THE APPLIANCE
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A
B
C
C
C
D
E
F
A Temperature and extra function key
B Refrigerator compartment set temperature and »eco« function indicator
C Refrigerator compartment set temperature indicator
D Refrigerator compartment set temperature and »longer absence« (holiday)
function indicator
E Intensive freezing (freezer boost) function indicator
F High temperature alarm indicator
To set the appliance temperature or activate extra functions, press the A key
successively. When the key is first pressed, the currently set value or function
will start to flash. With each successive press of the key, the indicator moves
to the next setting. The indicator cycles through the settings in a circular
manner, from right to left. While the settings are being adjusted, the display
will flash. Three seconds after the key is released, the setting will be stored
automatically and the relevant symbol will be lit.

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SWITCHING THE APPLIANCE ON/OFF
When you connect your appliance to
the mains for the first time, it will be in
standby
mode (powered, but switched off).
To switch on the appliance press A
key for 3 seconds.
To switch off the appliance press again
Akey for 3 seconds. Appliance is in
standby mode (still powered).
• Adjust the temperature as desired
with a short press of the Akey.
• Press the Akey as many times as
needed until the desired temperature
is set.
ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURE IN THE APPLIANCE
A
B
C
C
C
D
E
F
A
B
C
C
C
D
E
F
• Adjust the temperature as desired
using the Akey.
• Press the Akey (several times) until
the desired temperature indicator
lights up.
• When the Akey is pressed for the
first time, the currently set value
or function will start to flash. Every
successive time you press the Akey,
the settings indicator will move to
the next setting (from right to left, in
a circular manner).
• After three seconds, the setting
will stop flashing. Your setting will
be stored and the corresponding
indicator will be continuously lit.
• 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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The numbers 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 indicate
the degrees Celsius (°C) in the
appliance refrigerator compartment.
• The recommended temperature
setting is +4 °C. At this temperature,
food quality and freshness are
preserved longer.
• The temperature in the
refrigerator compartment also
aects the temperature in the
freezer compartment. For a
lower temperature in the freezer
compartment, set a lower
temperature in the refrigerator
compartment.
• If the temperature of the room where
the appliance is installed is below
16 °C, we recommend setting a
temperature lower than 4 °C.
• Moreover, when environment
temperature is below 16 °C, we
recommend setting the manually
adjustable flap to position 1
(manually adjustable flap is only
available with some appliance
models).

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FREEZER BOOST FUNCTION
To activate the intensive freezing
(freezer boost) function, press the A
key several times until the symbol E
lights up.
• When the intensive freezing function
is activated, temperature may be
lower both in the refrigerator and the
freezer compartment.
A
B
C
C
C
D
E
F
• Use this setting after switching on the appliance for the first time, before
cleaning, or 24 hours before adding a large amount of food.
• If any other function is selected while the intensive freezing function is active,
the intensive freezing function will be deactivated immediately.
• To switch o the intensive freezing function, press the Akey to select the
desired temperature. If the intensive freezing function is not deactivated
manually, it will be automatically switched o (after approximately two days),
and the temperature will return to the most recently set value.
• If there is a power outage while the intensive freezing function is active, the
function will be restarted when power supply resumes.
• When the intensive freezing function is activated, the appliance will
operate with maximum power. During this time, operation may be
somewhat louder.
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