Gram KS 3286-90 User manual

KS 3286-90
Refrigerator
User Guide

WARNING!
In order to ensure a normal operation of your refrigerating appliance, which uses a completely environmentally
friendly refrigerant the R600a (Flammable only under certain conditions) you must observe the following rules:
Do not hinder the free circulation of the air around the appliance.
Do not use mechanical devices in order to accelerate the defrosting, other than the ones recommended by the
manufacturer.
Do not destroy the refrigerating circuit.
Do not use electric appliances inside the food keeping compartment, other than those that might have been
recommended by the manufacturer.
ADVARSEL!
For at sikre en normal funktion af køleskabet, der anvender et komplet miljøvenligt kølemiddel, R 600a (kun
brændbar under særlige forhold), skal du overholde følgende regler:
Undlad at hindre den frie luftcirkulation rundt om apparatet.
Der må ikke anvendes mekanisk udstyr, ud over det af producenten anbefalede, til at fremskynde
afrimningsprocessen.
Undgå at beskadige kølekredsløbet.
Undlad at bruge elektrisk udstyr inde i rummet, hvor der opbevares mad, ud over de steder, som producenten evt.
har anbefalet.
VARNING!
För att säkerställa normal användning av kylskåpet, som utnyttjar helt miljöanpassade kylmedlet R600a (endast
antändbart under vissa förhållanden) måste du iaktta följande regler:
Hindra inte fri luftcirkulation runt enheten.
Använd inga mekaniska enheter för att påskynda avfrostningen, förutom det som rekommenderas av tillverkaren.
Skada inte kylningskretsen.
Använd inga elektriska enheter inuti matsignalsfacket, utöver det som rekommenderas av tillverkaren.
ADVARSEL!
For å sikre normal drift av kjøleskapet, som bruker en fullstendig miljøvennlig kjølevæske – R600a (kun antennelig
under bestemte forhold), må du overholde følgende regler:
Ikke blokker den frie luftsirkulasjonen rundt apparatet.
Ikke bruk mekanisk utstyr for å akselerere avisingsprosessen annet enn slikt utstyr som produsenten anbefaler.
Pass på så du ikke ødelegger kjølekretsen.
Ikke bruk elektriske apparater inne i de delene av skapet der du lagrer mat, såfremt de ikke er av en slik type som
produsenten anbefaler.
VAROITUS!
Laitteen kylmäaineena on ympäristöystävällinenR600a (syttyvää vain tietyissä olosuhteissa). Jotta laite toimisi
normaalisti, on noudetettava seuraavia ohjeita:
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Älä estä ilman vapaata kiertoa laitteen ympäri.
Älä käytä mekaanisia välineitä sulatuksen nopeuttamiseen, paitsi sellaisia, joita valmistaja suosittelee.
Älä vahingoita jäähdytyspiiriä.
Älä käytä ruokalokeroiden sisällä sähkölaitteita, jollei valmistaja niin suosittele.

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Congratulations on your new GRAM refrigerator.
Safety first!
Do not connect your appliance to the electricity supply
until all packing and transit protectors have been
removed.
• Leave to stand for at least 4 hours before switching
on, to allow compressor oil to settle, if transported
horizontally.
• If you are discarding an old appliance with a lock or
latch fitted to the door, ensure that it is left in a safe
condition to prevent the entrapment of children.
• This appliance must only be used for its intended
purpose.
• Do not dispose of the appliance on a fire. Your
appliance contains non CFC substances in the
insulation which are flammable. We suggest that you
contact your local authority for information on disposal
and available facilities.
• We do not recommend use of this appliance in an
unheated, cold room (e.g. garage, conservatory, annex,
shed, out-house etc.).
To obtain the best possible performance and trouble
free operation from your appliance it is very important to
read the user guide carefully. Failure to observe the
user guide may invalidate your right to free service
during the guarantee period.
Please keep the user guide in a safe place for easy
reference.
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This appliance is not intended for people with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been supervised or
instructed in the 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.

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3. Failure to comply with the above
instructions could result in damage to the
appliance, for which the manufacturer will not
be held liable.
4. The appliance must be protected against
rain, moisture and other atmospheric
influences.
Important!
• Avoid touching the bottom of the condenser
metal wires at the back of the appliance while
cleaning or carrying the appliance as you may
receive injuries to your fingers and hands.
• Do not attempt to sit or stand on top of your
appliance as it is not designed for such use.
You could injure yourself or damage the
appliance.
• Make sure that the mains cable is not caught
under the appliance during and after moving,
as this could damage the cable.
• Do not allow children to play with the
appliance or tamper with the controls.
Installation instructions
1. Do not keep your appliance in a room
where the temperature is likely to fall below
+10ºC (50ºF).
2. Do not place the appliance near cookers or
radiators or in direct sunlight, as this will
cause extra strain on the appliance's
functions. If installed next to a heat source,
maintain the following minimum side
clearances:
30 mm from cookers
300 mm from radiator
3. Make sure that sufficient room is provided
around the appliance to ensure free air
circulation (Fig. 2).
• Place the spacer on the back of your
appliance to set the distance between the
appliance and the wall (Fig. 3).
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Electrical requirements
Before inserting the plug into the socket make
sure that the voltage and the frequency shown
in the rating plate inside the appliance
corresponds to your electricity supply.
We recommend that this appliance is
connected to the mains supply via a suitably
switched and fused socket in a readily
accessible position.
The plug has to be accessible after installation
in order to allow disconnection of the
appliance from the supply after installation.
Warning! This appliance must be earthed.
Repairs to the electrical equipment may only
be made by qualified technicians. If the power
cable is damaged, the manufacturer or GRAM
service must replace it in order to avoid
danger.
ATTENTION!
This appliance operates with R600a which is
an environmental friendly but flammable gas.
During the transportation and fixing of the
product, care must be taken not to damage
the cooling system. If the cooling system is
damaged and there is a gas leakage from the
system, keep the product away from open
flame sources and ventilate the room for a
while.
WARNING - Do not use mechanical devices
or other means to accelerate the defrosting
process, others than those recommended by
the manufacturer.
WARNING - Do not damage the refrigerant
circuit.
Transportation instructions
1. The appliance should be transported only in
an upright position. The packaging must be
intact during transportation.
2. If the appliance has been positioned
horizontally during transportation, it must not
be operated for at least 4 hours to allow the
system to settle.

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4. The appliance should be positioned on a
level surface. The two front legs can be
adjusted as required.To ensure that your
appliance is standing upright adjust the two
front legs by turning them either clockwise or
anti-clockwise, until firm contact is secured
with the floor. Correct adjustment of the legs
prevents excessive vibration and noise (Fig.
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5. Refer to "Cleaning and Care" section to
prepare your appliance for use.
6. If you want to place two products side by
side, e.g. a refrigerator and a freezer, as a
side by side solution you have to use a
decoration kit which contains a small mat and
a decoration part. The mat is mounted on the
side on one of the products to create a space
between the products. The decoration part is
placed between the products to hide the gap
between the products (Fig. 2). The decoration
kit is not a part of the product but can be
delivered as an accessory.
Getting to know your appliance
(Fig. 1)
1 - Thermostat control and interior light
2 - Removable glass shelves
3 - Bottle shelf
4 - Water collector
5 - Glass shelf
6 - Vegetable drawer
7 - Adjustable front legs
8 - Door shelves
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Suggested arrangement of food in
the refrigerator
Guidelines for obtaining optimum storage:
1. This appliance for the short-term storage
of fresh food and drinks.
2. Cooked dishes should be stored in airtight
containers and should be kept on either of the
removable glass shelves.
3. Fresh wrapped produce can be kept on
the shelves
. Fresh fruit and vegetables should
be cleaned and stored in the vegetable
drawer.
4. Bottles can be kept in the door shelves or
on the bottle shelf.
5. To store fresh meat, wrap it in polythene
bags and place it in the coldest place in the
fridge compartment. Don’t let meat juice from
fresh meat come into contact with other types
of food. For safety, only store fresh meat for
two to three days.
6. For maximum efficiency, the removable
shelves should not
be covered with paper or other
materials to allow free circulation of cool air.
7. The shelves are fitted with rear stops and
tilting for storing bottles. Lift shelf clear of
grooves when adjusting.
8. To tilt a shelf, place the back of the shelf
one level below the front of the shelf. To
remove a tilted shelf, first release the back
from the one level below the front of the shelf.
To remove a tilted shelf, first release the back
from the grooves and then pull.
9. Do not keep vegetable oil on the door
shelves. Keep the food packed, wrapped or
covered. Leftover canned food should not be
stored in the can.

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Temperature control and adjustment
The internal temperature could be adjusted by
the thermostat control.
The temperatures obtained inside the
appliance could oscillate depending on the
usage conditions: location, environmental
temperature, doors opening frequency, the
quantity of food. The position of the
thermostat control will change depending on
these conditions. Generally, for an
environmental temperature of 25°C (77°F),
the thermostat control will be settled in a
medium position.
Avoid some positions of the thermostat control
that could involve a continuously running of
the appliance. This could involve a
temperature decrease under 0°C, and
therefore the drinks and fresh food could
freeze and an excessive ice quantity could be
accumulated on the internal wall. Therefore
adjust the thermostat control to obtain the
desired temperature. Some sections of the
fridge may be cooler or warmer (such as the
vegetable drawer and top part of the cabinet)
which is quite normal.
We recommend that you check the
temperature with an accurate thermometer to
ensure that the storage compartments are
kept to the desired temperature. Remember to
read off the thermometer very quickly as the
temperature on the thermometer will rise very
rapidly after you remove it from the freezer.
Please remember that each time the door is
opened cold air escapes and the internal
temperature rises. Therefore never leave the
door open and ensure that it is closed
immediately after food is put in or removed.
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Before operating
Before you start using the refrigerator check
that:
1. The legs have been adjusted for perfect
levelling.
2. The interior is dry and that air can
circulate freely at the back of the appliance.
3. The interior is clean as recommended
under the "Cleaning and care" section.
4. The plug is inserted into the wall socket
and the electricity supply is switched on.
Avoid accidental disconnection by placing
sticky tape on the switch.
And note that:
5. You will hear a noise as the compressor
starts. The liquid and gases sealed within the
refrigeration system may also make some
noise, whether the compressor is running or
not. This is quite normal.
6. The top of the cabinet may be slightly
currugated which is quite normal due to the
manufacturing process used; it is not a defect.
7. We recommend setting the thermostat
control midway and monitor the temperature
to ensure that the appliance maintains the
desired storage temperatures (see the
"Temperature control and adjustment"
section).
8. Do not load the appliance immediately
after it is switched on. Wait until the correct
storage temperature has been reached. We
recommend checking the temperature with an
accurate thermometer (see the "Temperature
control and adjustment" section).

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Defrosting
The refrigerator defrosts automatically. The
thawed water runs to the drain tube via a
collection container at the back of the
appliance (Fig. 5).
During defrosting, water droplets may form at
the back of the fridge compartment where a
concealed evaporator is located. Some
droplets may remain on the liner and refreeze
when defrosting is completed. Do not use
pointed or sharp-edged objects such as
knives or forks to remove the droplets which
have refrozen.
If, at any time, the defrost water does not
drain from the collection channel, check that
no food particles have blocked the drain tube.
The drain tube can be cleared with a pipe-
cleaner or similar instrument.
Check that the tube is permanently placed with
its end in the collecting tray on the compressor
to prevent the water spilling on the electric
installation or on the floor (Fig. 6).
Replacing the interior light bulb
In case the light bulb is not working, switch off
at the socket outlet and pull out the mains
plug.
Then ensure the bulb is screwed securely in
the bulb holder. Replace the plug and switch
it
on.
If the light still fails, obtain a replacement E14
screw-cap type 15 Watt (Max) bulb from your
local electrical store and then fit it.
Carefully dispose of the burnt-out light bulb
immediately.
How to reposition the door
Proceed in numerical order (Fig. 7).
Cleaning and care
1. We recommend that you switch off the
appliance at the socket outlet and pull out the
mains plug before cleaning.
2. Never use any sharp instruments or
abrasive substances, soap, household
cleaner, detergent or wax polish for cleaning.
3. Use lukewarm water to clean the cabinet
of the appliance and wipe it dry.
4. Use a damp cloth wrung out in a solution of
one teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda to one pint
of water to clean the interior and wipe it dry.
5. Make sure that no water enters the
temperature control box.
6. If the appliance is not going to be used for
a long period of time, switch it off, remove all
the food, clean it and leave the door ajar.
7. We recommend that you polish the metal
parts of the product (i.e. door exterior, cabinet
sides) with a silicone wax (car polish) to
protect the high quality paint finish.
8. Any dust that gathers on the condenser,
which is located at the back of the appliance,
should be removed once a year with a
vacuum cleaner.
9. Check door seals regularly to ensure they
areclean and free from food particles.
10. Never:
• Clean the appliance with unsuitable material;
such as petroleum based products.
• Subject it to high temperatures in any way.
• Scour, rub etc., with abrasive material.
11. Make sure that the special plastic
container at the back of the appliance which
collects thawed water is clean at all times. If
you want to remove the tray to clean it, follow
the instructions below:
• Switch off the socket and pull out the mains
plug.
• To remove the water collector tray pull and
turn (left-right).
• Clean and wipe it dry.
• Reassemble the tray by reversing the
sequence and operations.