Grundig GFN 13810 W User manual

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www.grundig.co.uk
USER INSTRUCTIONS
GFN 13810 W
TALL FREEZER

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Contents
1. Important instructions for
safety and environment 5
1.1 General safety .....................5
1.1.1 HC warning..........................8
1.1.2 For products with a water
dispenser......................................8
1.2 Intended use........................8
1.3 Children's safety..................8
1.4 Compliance with WEEE
Directive and Disposing of the
Waste Product: ............................9
1.5 Compliance with RoHS
Directive:.......................................9
1.6 Package information...........9
2. Your Freezer 10
3. Installation 11
3.1 Appropriate installation
location .......................................11
3.2 Installing the plastic
wedges........................................12
3.3 Electrical connection.........12
4. Preparation 14
4.1 Things to be done for energy
saving..........................................14
4.2 Initial use ...........................14
5. Operating the product 16
5.1 Indicator panel ..................16
5.2 Freezing fresh food ...........18
5.3 Recommendations for
preserving the frozen food .........20
5.4 Placing the food.................20
5.5 Deep-freeze information...20
6 . Maintenance and cleaning 22
6.1 Avoiding bad odours..........22
6.2 Protecting the plastic
surfaces .....................................23
7. Troubleshooting 24

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Please read this manual first!
Dear Customer,
We hope that your product, which has been produced in a 1st-class
manufacturing facility and checked under the most meticulous quality
control procedures, will provide you with years of good service.
For this, we recommend you to carefully read the entire manual of your
product before using it and keep it at hand for future references.
This manual
• Will help you use your appliance in a fast and safe way.
• Read the manual before installing and operating your product.
• Follow the instructions, especially those for safety.
• Keep the manual in an easily accessible place as you may need it
later.
• Also read any other documents provided with this product
Please note that this manual may be valid for other models as well.
Symbols and their descriptions
This instruction manual contains the following symbols:
CImportant information or useful
usage tips.
AWarning against dangerous
conditions for life and property.
BWarning against electric voltage.
Packaging materials of the product
are manufactured from recyclable
materials in accordance with our
National Environment Regulations.

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1. Important instructions for safety and
environment
This section contains safety instructions that will help protect from
risk of personal injury or property damage. Failure to follow these
instructions shall void any warranty.
1.1 General safety
• 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. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• Unplug the product if a failure occurs while it is in use.
• If the product has a failure, it should not be operated unless it
is repaired by an Authorised Service Agent. There is the risk of
electric shock!
• Connect the product to a grounded outlet protected by a
fuse complying with the values in the rating plate. Have the
grounding installation made by a qualified electrician. Our
company shall not be liable for any damages that will arise
when the product is used without grounding in accordance with
the local regulations.
• Unplug the product when not in use.
• Never wash the product by spreading or pouring water onto it!
There is the risk of electric shock!
• Never touch the plug with wet hands! Never unplug by pulling
on the cable, always pull out by grabbing the plug.
• Do not plug the refrigerator if the wall outlet is loose.

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• Never connect your refrigerator to electricity-saving devices .
Such devices are harmful for the product.
• WARNING: When positioning the appliance ensure the supply
cord is not trapped or damaged.
• Unplug the product during installation, maintenance, cleaning
and repairing procedures.
• Always have repairs carried out by the Authorised Service
Agent. The manufacturer shall not be held liable for damages
that may arise from procedures carried out by unauthorised
persons.
• Do not eat ice cream and ice cubes immediately after you take
them out of the freezer compartment! This may cause frostbite
in your mouth!
• Do not touch frozen food by hand! It may stick to your hand!
• Do not put bottled and canned liquid beverages in the freezer
compartment. They may burst!
• Never use steam and steam assisted cleaning materials
to clean or defrost the refrigerator. Steam will cause short
circuit or electric shock since it would get into contact with the
electrical parts in the refrigerator!
• Do not use mechanical devices or other methods to accelerate
the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the
manufacturer.
• Never use the parts on your refrigerator such as the door
and drawer as a means of support or step. This will cause the
product to tip over or parts of it to get damaged.
• Do not damage the cooling circuit, where the refrigerant is
circulating, with drilling or cutting tools. The refrigerant that
might blow out when the gas channels of the evaporator, pipe
extensions or surface coatings are punctured may cause skin
irritations and eye injuries.

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• Do not cover or block the ventilation holes on the refrigerator
with any material.
• Keep beverages with a high alcohol content tightly closed and
vertically.
• Do not use flammable sprays near the product since there is the
risk of fire or explosion!
• Flammable items or products that contain flammable gases
(e.g. spray) as well as the explosive materials should never be
kept in the appliance.
• Do not place containers filled with liquid on top of the product.
Spilling water on an electrical component may cause electric
shocks or risk of fire.
• Do not store products (vaccines, heat-sensitive medicines,
scientific materials and etc.) that require a precise temperature
control in the refrigerator.
• If you will not operate the product for a long period of time,
unplug and unload the food in it.
• If the product is equipped with blue light, do not look at the blue
light with optical tools.
• Exposing the product to rain, snow, sun and wind is dangerous
with respect to electrical safety.
• Do not overload the product. It may fall when the door is opened,
and cause injury or damage. Similar problems may occur in
case of putting things on top of the product.
• If the product’s door is equipped with a handle, do not pull by the
handle when moving the product. The handle may get loosened.
• Pay attention not to have your hand or any part of your body get
caught by the moving parts inside the product.

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1.1.1HC warning
• If the product is equipped with a cooling system containing
R600a gas, pay attention not to damage the cooling system and
piping during usage and transportation. This gas is flammable.
If the cooling system is damaged, keep the product away from
potential sources that can cause the system to catch fire and
ventilate the room in which the unit is placed immediately.
A• WARNING: Never dispose the product in fire.
1.1.2For products with a water dispenser
• Pressure of water mains should be minimum 1 bar and
maximum 8 bars.
• Use only potable water.
1.2 Intended use
• This product has been designed for domestic use. It is not
suitable for commercial use and it must not be used out of its
intended use.
• Product must be used only for storing food.
• The manufacturer waives any responsibility arisen from
incorrect usage or transportation.
1.3 Children's safety
• Packaging materials are dangerous for the children. Keep
packaging materials in a safe place away from reach of the
children.
• Electrical products are dangerous for the children. Keep
children away from the product when it is in use.
• If the product's door is equipped with a lock, keep the keys away
from reach of children.

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1.4 Compliance with WEEE Directive and
Disposing of the Waste Product:
This product complies with EU WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU). This
product bears a classification symbol for waste electrical and
electronic equipment (WEEE).This product has been manufactured
with high quality parts and materials which can be reused and are
suitable for recycling. Do not dispose of the waste product with
normal domestic and other wastes at the end of its service
life. Take it to the collection center for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment. Please consult your
local authorities to learn about these collection centers.
1.5 Compliance with RoHS Directive:
The product you have purchased complies with EU RoHS Directive
(2011/65/EU). It does not contain harmful and prohibited materials
specified in the Directive.
1.6 Package information
Packaging materials of the product are manufactured from
recyclable materials in accordance with our National Environment
Regulations. Do not dispose of the packaging materials together
with the domestic or other wastes. Take them to the packaging
material collection points designated by the local authorities.

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2. Your Freezer
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Figures in this user manual are schematic and may not
match the product exactly. If the subject parts are not
included in the product you have purchased, then those
parts are valid for other models.
1. Control Panel
2. Flap
3. Drawers
4. Adjustable front feet
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