Gorenje Simplicity Series Technical manual

www.gorenje.com
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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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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
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 CHANGING THE DIRECTION OF DOOR OPENING
16 OPERATING THE APPLIANCE
18 APPLIANCE INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
22 RECOMMENDED DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD IN THE
APPLIANCE
23 STORING FOOD IN THE REFRIGERATOR
27 STORING FOOD IN THE FreshZone DRAWER
28 FREEZING AND STORING FROZEN FOOD
28 Freezing process
29 Important warnings on freezing fresh food
29 Storage of industrially frozen food
30 Frozen food storage time
30 Defrosting frozen food
31 DEFROSTING THE APPLIANCE
32 CLEANING THE APPLIANCE
33 TROUBLESHOOTING
35 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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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.
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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.
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.
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
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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
30 mm
> 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.
A
B
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3
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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).
2. Unscrew the upper hinge (B) and remove the upper door (C).
3. Then remove the covering plugs (D), unscrew the mid hinge (E) and remove
the lower door (F) from the lower hinge (G).
4. Tilt the appliance backwards (make sure you do not press against the
condenser unit on the rear wall of the appliance as this may damage the
cooling system), unscrew the lower hinge (G) and the foot (H) and move
them to the opposite side. Make sure the washer is installed like it was before
disassembly.
5. Move the door hinges (I) to the opposite side.
6. Place the Mid hinge (E) on the lower door (F) and place the lower door on the
lower hinge (G). Fasten the mid hinge (the door should be open while you do
this). Do not forget to place the washers (J) and covering plugs (M) as they
were placed before the disassembly.
7. Place the upper door (C) over the middle hinge (E), remove the covering cap
(K) and fasten the upper hinge (B).
8. Install the upper hinge cover (A) and the covering cap (K).

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OPERATING THE APPLIANCE
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SWITCHING THE APPLIANCE ON/OFF
A Temperature setting and on/o knob
B Lighting on/o key
To switch on: rotate the Adial
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).

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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 Adial
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).
• We recommend setting the
temperature in the range indicated
in the figure, as this will preserve the
quality and freshness of food longer.
• 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.

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APPLIANCE INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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SHELF
WIRE BOTTLE RACK*
• For easier access to food and clarity,
the shelves can be partly pulled out.
• The shelves may be adjusted tu suit
your preferences using the guides in
the refrigerator interior. To remove a
shelf from the refrigerator, pull it out
tot he point when it is stopped by
the guide. Then, lift it slightly at the
front part and pull it all the way out.
Store perishables at the back of the
shelf where the temperature is the
lowest.
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• Some models also feature a wire
bottle holder. The bottle holder is
protected against being
inadvertently pulled out It can only
be pulled out when it is empty. To
pull it out, lift is slightly at the back
and pull it towards you. Place the
bottle holder so that the length of
the bottles does not prevent proper
closing of the door. The holder can
take a maximum load of 9 0.75-liter
bottles or 13 kilograms of total
weight – see label on the right side in
the appliance interior.
• Cans may also be placed on the
bottle rack (lengthwise or crosswise).
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Smaller amounts of food - push the
control slider to the right;
Larger amounts of food - push the
control slider to the left;
• Pulling out the bin:
- Pull out the bin as far as it will go.
Then, lift the front part and pull it
out completely.
• The bin at the bottom of the refrigerator is intended for storing fruit and
vegetables. It provides humidity and prevents the food from drying out.
• Store the food in suitable packaging to prevent them from emitting or taking
on odours.
The bin has integrated humidity regulator which allows setting the humidity
according to the amount of food stored.
ELASTIC BOTTLE MAT*
• Some models feature an elastic mat
on which bottles or cans can be
placed.
• The mat can also be used as a trivet
for hot pans.
CrispZone – FRUIT AND VEGETABLE BIN
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INTERIOR SIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR
Mounted on the refrigerator door are compartments intended for storing
cheese, butter, eggs, yoghurt and other smaller packages, tubes, cans, etc.
There is a bottle shelf at the lower end of the door.
The height of door bins can be
adjusted to your preferences without
having to take them out of the
appliance.
Squeeze the tabs on both sides and
move the bin up or down.
To remove a bin from the appliance, lift
it as far as it will go and pull it out.
ADJUSTABLE DOOR BINS
STORAGE BIN (MULTIBOX)*
• MultiBox bin offers a convenient way for storing food with a strong or pungent
smell, e.g. ripened or blue-vein cheese, sausages, onions, butter etc.
• The silicone lid provides an air-tight seal that prevents the food from drying
out and the odour to spread throughout the refrigerator compartment.
• The silicon lid can also be used as an egg or ice tray.
• If the flexible lid is used as an egg tray, place it directly on the bottom of the
door bin and use the open lower part of the Multibox bin to store food in
smaller packages – pâté, jams, smaller tubes etc.