Gorenje Starck NRKI512ST Technical manual

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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).

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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%.