Gorenje Starck NRKI512ST Technical manual

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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.
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).

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION
APPLIANCE
DESCRIPTION
DEFROSTING
AND CLEANING
THE APPLIANCE
4 IMPORTANT NOTES AND WARNINGS
8 ADVICE FOR SAVING POWER WITH REFRIGERATION APPLIANCES
9 APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION
10 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION
11 OPERATING THE APPLIANCE
15 APPLIANCE INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
17 RECOMMENDED DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE
18 STORING FOOD IN THE REFRIGERATOR
19 STORING FOOD IN THE FRESHZONE DRAWER
20 FREEZING AND STORING FROZEN FOOD
20 Freezing process
21 Important warnings on freezing fresh food
21 Storage of industrially frozen food
22 Frozen food storage time
22 Defrosting frozen food
23 DEFROSTING THE APPLIANCE
24 CLEANING THE APPLIANCE
25 TROUBLESHOOTING
27 INFORMATION ABOUT APPLIANCE NOISE
OTHER
STORING AND
FREEZING FOOD

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IMPORTANT
NOTES AND WARNINGS
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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 to the power mains,
please read carefully the instructions for use which
describe the appliance and its correct and safe use. The
instructions apply for several appliance types/models;
thus, settings or equipment may be described herein
which is not available in your appliance. 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.
Remove the packaging intended for protecting the
appliance or particular parts during transport.
On the housing of the appliances the spacers are
installed, which should be removed and replaced with
the attached spacer-plugs.

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Before connecting the appliance to the power mains, let
the appliance rest in a vertical position for approximately
2 hours. This will reduce the possibility of operation faults
due to the effect of transport on the cooling system.
The appliance must be connected to the power
mains and grounded in compliance with the effective
standards and regulations.
Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans
with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
The appliance may not be used outdoors and it may
not be exposed to rain.
After the installation, the appliance mains plug should
be accessible!
Before cleaning the appliance, unplug the appliance
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 the appliance will be out of use for a prolonged
period of time, switch it off using the relevant button,
and unplug the appliance from the power mains. Empty
the appliance, defrost it, clean it, and leave the door
ajar.

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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!
To protect the environment, take the obsolete appliance
to an authorized home appliance collection center.
Packaging is made of environmentally friendly materials
that can be recycled, disposed of, or destroyed without
any hazard to the environment.
Self closing shear door hinge pulls the door to the
cabinet just before closing, thereby preventing the
door to remain ajar. Equally it limits the door opening
angle and prevents damage to adjacent elements.
Rating plate with basic information is located in the
interior of the appliance. If the sticker plate is not suitable
for your language, replace it with the attached one.
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.

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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 office, your
household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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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.

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APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION
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A Refrigerator
1Control panel
2Fan
3Pull-out glass shelf
(height-adjustable)
4Pull-out glass shelf – short
5LED lighting of refrigerator
interior
6FreshZone pan
7Fruit and vegetable bin
8Refrigerator door pans (options:
deep, shallow)
9Door bottle rack with safety
holder
B Freezer
10 Storage compartment
11 Freezing compartment

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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 Ambient 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
Warning: Make sure the room where the appliance is installed is large enough. There
should be at least 1 m3of space per 8 grams of refrigerant. Amount of refrigerant is stated
on the rating plate in the appliance interior.
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 and stable on a solid base.
• 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.
• Be sure to leave enough space for cooling of condenser (distance from the wall or the
opening should be 200 cm2). Distance to the cabinet above the appliance should be at
least 5 cm.
• After the installation, the appliance mains plug should be accessible!
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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OPERATING THE APPLIANCE
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A Freezer temperature key
B Freezer temperature digital display: displays
temperature in the range from -16°C to -24°C
C Super freeze on/off key
D Signal light: on when super freeze is activated
E Appliance on/off key (refrigerator and
freezer)
F Signal light: on when the freezer is operating
G Acoustic alarm acknowledgement and child
lock on/off key
H Signal light: on when alarm is activated
I Refrigerator on/off key
J Signal light: on when the refrigerator is
operating
K Extra cooling power on/off key
L Signal light: on when super extra cooling
power is activated
M Refrigerator temperature digital display:
displays temperature in the range from +1°C to
+9°C
N Refrigerator temperature key

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SWITCHING THE APPLIANCE ON/OFF
ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURE
Refrigerator temperature range: from +1°C to +9°
Freezer temperature range: from -16°C to -24°C + super freeze
To switch on the appliance for the first time,
connect the plug to a mains socket. The
displays will indicate dashes to inform you
that the refrigerator and the freezer are off.
• To switch on the appliance, press the E
key and hold it for 3 seconds. Refrigerator
and freezer will be switched on and the
signal lights Fand Jwill light up. In this
mode, you may switch o the refrigerator
only by pressing the Ikey and holding it
for 3 seconds (signal light Jwill go o).
• Refrigerator temperature of +9°C and
freezer temperature of 0°C are displayed.
These values will remain on respective
displays until the temperature in each
compartment falls below these values.
• The appliance is preset to the
recommended refrigerator temperature of
+5°C and freezer temperature of -18°C.
• Adjust the freezer temperature with the
Akey and refrigerator temperature with
the Nkey.
• When one of the temperature
adjustment keys is pressed, the display
will start flashing and the most recent
setting will be displayed.
• To adjust the temperature, briefly press
the relevant key. Each time the key is
pressed, the temperature is changed
by 1°C. While the settings are being
adjusted, all other keys are disabled.
• Approximately 5 seconds after releasing
the key (inactivity), the most recently
set temperature will be stored. Actual
refrigerator or freezer temperature will
be displayed.

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OTHER SETTINGS
Intermittent acoustic alarm - high refrigerator/freezer temperature alarm
When the temperature is too high, an intermittent acoustic signal will be activated and the
temperature display will flash.
• Acknowledge the acoustic alarm by
pressing the Gkey. As soon as the
temperature in the freezer/refrigerator
drops to a level that no longer represents
food spoilage hazard, the signal light Hwill
go o and the display will stop flashing.
• If 24 hours after acknowledging the
alarm the temperature in the freezer
is still not safe, the acoustic alarm will
be reactivated. The alarm will go o
automatically when the temperature
drops to a level that no longer represents
food spoilage. After the appliance is
switched on for the first time, there is
a 24-hour delay in alarm operation to
prevent unnecessary activation.
Intermittent acoustic signal - power failure alarm
If the temperature in the refrigerator or freezer rises too high as a result of a power failure,
an intermittent acoustic signal will be activated, signal light Hwill light up, and the highest
actual temperature will be indicated on a flashing display (for refrigerator, the maximum
temperature is 9°C).
Continuous acoustic signal - open
refrigerator door alarm
If the refrigerator door is open for more
than one minute, a continuous acoustic
signal is activated ant the signal light H will
light up. The acoustic alarm will go off when
the door is closed or when the alarm is
acknowledged with the Gkey.

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Extra cooling power (refrigerator boost)
Press the Kkey to activate the extra cooling
power (refrigerator boost). Signal light Lwill
light up. In this case, the fan is operating as
well, but only when refrigerator door is closed.
After six hours, the function is deactivated
and the settings will return to the most
recent values. This function is intended for
fast cooling of a large amount of food.
Super freeze function
Press the Ckey to activate the super freeze
function (freezer boost). Signal light Dwill
light up. Super freeze will be activated.
If the function is not deactivated manually,
the setting is switched off automatically
approximately two days after activation.
This function is intended for fast freezing of
a large amount of food. In case of a power
failure, the super freeze process is restarted.
Use this setting after switching on the
appliance for the first time, before cleaning,
or when inserting a large amount of food.
Child lock
The built-in child lock prevents any
inadvertent or unwanted changes to the
settings/temperature or even switching
the appliance off. Engage/disengage the
lock by pressing the Gkey and holding it
for 3 seconds (‘LL’ and ‘L’, respectively, will
flash on the displays for 3 seconds). When
the lock is engaged, only the child lock
deactivation key is active. If any other key
is pressed, the displays will read ‘LL’ and ‘L’,
respectively.

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APPLIANCE INTERIOR
EQUIPMENT
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SHELF
• The shelves may be adjusted tu suit
your preferences using the guides in the
refrigerator interior.
• Each shelf is fitted with a locking device
at the back, which prevents it from being
pulled out unintentionally.
If you wish to pull out a shelf (to move to
another position or for cleaning), please
proceed as follows:
1. lift the rear end of the shelf;
2. pull out the shelf along the guides at
the sides as far as the
door;
3. rotate the shelf upwards or
downwards, depending on the
position of the lighting device.
To replace the shelf, follow the procedure
in reverse.
Store perishables at the back of the shelf
where the temperature is the lowest
FRUIT AND VEGETABLE BIN
• 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.

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INTERIOR SIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR
Mounted on the refrigerator door are compartments (shelves or bins) intended fro storing
cheese, butter, eggs, yoghurt and other smaller packages, tubes, cans, etc. There is a
bottle shelf at the lower end of the door.
FAN
• Fan fixed under the ceiling or hidden behind the rear refrigerator panel or within the
freezer compartment improves even distribution of temperature and decreases dew
upon storage racks.
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.

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RECOMMENDED DISTRIBUTION
OF FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE
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Sections of the refrigerator:
- upper part: canned food, bread, wine, pastry etc.
- middle part: dairy products, ready-made meals, desserts, soft drinks, beer, cooked food,
etc.
- Fresh bin: - meat, meat produce, delicatessen;
- Fruit and vegetable bin: fresh fruit, vegetables, salads, root vegetables, potatoes,
onions, garlic, tomatoes, tropical fruit, sauerkraut, turnips etc.
Sections in the refrigerator compartment
door:
- upper/middle door bins: eggs, butter,
cheese etc.
- lower door bins: beverages, cans, bottles
etc.
Freezer sections:
- freezing, storage of frozen food (see Freezing and Storing Frozen Food).

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STORING FOOD IN THE
REFRIGERATOR
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IMPORTANT WARNINGS REGARDING FOOD STORAGE
Correct use of the appliance, appropriate packaging, maintaining
the right temperature, and observing the food hygiene standards
has a decisive impact on the quality of food storage.
Observe the expiry dates for the food, specified on the
packaging.
Food stored in the refrigerator should be kept in closed
containers or appropriate packaging to prevent them from
emitting or receiving odours.
Do not store inflammable, 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 damage and premature ageing of
these materials.
Unpleasant odour warns of lacking cleanliness of the appliance or
perished contents (see Cleaning the Appliance).
If you are leaving home for a longer period of time, remove
perishables from the refrigerator.
FOOD STORAGE TIMES
Recommended storage time in the refrigerator
Type of food Time
eggs, marinades, 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 food, chunks of raw
meat up to 2 days
fish, raw minced meat, seafood up to 1 day

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STORING FOOD IN THE
FRESHZONE DRAWER
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In the FreshZone compartment, food stays fresh longer than in a conventional
refrigerator, retaining more flavour and nutrients.
Decay and loss of mass are slowed down; therefore, fruit and vegetables remain fresh and
natural longer.
For optimum performance, the drawer should be fully closed.
• When buying food, make sure it is fresh as this will determine the quality of the food, as
well as how long it will keep in the fridge.
• Store the food in closed containers or appropriate packaging to prevent them from
emitting or receiving odours.
• Take the food from the drawer 30-60 minutes before use to allow the aroma and flavour
develop at room temperature.
• Food sensitive to low temperature and not appropriate for storage in the FreshZone
drawer include the following: pineapple, avocado, bananas, olives, potatoes, eggplant,
cucumbers, beans, peppers (capsicum), melons, watermelons, pumpkins, squash,
zucchini etc.
• To remove the drawer:
- remove the vegetable bin;
- remove the glass shelf above and, with some models, under the FreshZone drawer;
- if necessary (with some models), remove the drawer door (1): open, hold in the
middle (as shown in the figure), bend slightly and simultaneously pull up towards you;
- pull out the drawer to the position indicated in the figure (detail »A«), rotate it
downwards and remove it.
- To replace the drawer, observe the reverse order.

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FREEZING AND STORING
FROZEN FOOD
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Maximum amount of fresh food that may be inserted at once is
specified on the appliance rating plate. If the amount of food to
be frozen exceeds the indicated amount, the quality of freezing
will be inferior; in addition, the quality of the food already frozen
will deteriorate.
• Activate the super freeze function 24
hours before freezing fresh food:
- press the Ckey.
After this time, insert the fresh food into the
freezing compartment.
Make sure the fresh food is not in contact
with the food that is already frozen!
Be sure to provide the NO FROST freezer
models with enough room below the ceiling
for cool air circulation, so avoid storing food
over the marked maximum storage level
(see Fig.).
• After 24 hours you may relocate the food
to the storage compartment, and repeat
the freezing procedure if required. You
may also remove the drawers and store
frozen food directly on cooling shelves.
Do not remove the lower drawer if you
have a NO FROST appliance!
• For freezing smaller quantities of fresh
food (1-2 kg), the engagement of the fast
freeze function is not required.
FREEZING PROCESS