Grundig GFN 13840 XN User manual

GFN 13840 XN
Freezer
User manual
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Contents
1.Safety and environment
instructions 5
1.1. General safety .....................5
1.1.1 HC warning ..........................7
1.1.2 For models with water
dispenser ......................................7
1.2. Intended use........................8
1.3. Child safety ..........................8
1.4. Compliance with WEEE
Directive and Disposing of the
Waste Product ..............................8
1.5. Compliance with RoHS
Directive ........................................8
1.6. Package information...........8
2. Your Freezer 9
3. Installation 10
3.1 Appropriate installation
location .......................................10
3.2 Installing the plastic
wedges ........................................11
3.3 Electrical connection ........11
4. Preparation 13
4.1 Things to be done for energy
saving ..........................................13
4.2 Initial use ...........................14
5. Operating the product 15
5.1 Indicator panel ..................15
5.2 Freezing fresh food ...........17
5.3 Recommendations for
preserving the frozen food .........18
5.4 Placing the food ................18
5.5 Deep-freeze information ..18
5.6 Freezing of Foodstuff ........19
5.7 Changing the door opening
direction ......................................19
6. Maintenance and cleaning 20
6.1 Avoiding bad odours..........20
6.2 Protecting the plastic
surfaces .....................................21
7. Troubleshooting 22

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Please read this manual first!
Dear Customer,
We hope that your product, which has been produced in modern plants
and checked under the most meticulous quality control procedures, will
provide you an effective 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.
The user manual will help you use the product in a fast and safe way.
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.
Besides, read also the other documents provided with your 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.
A
Warning 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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A
A
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SUPPLIER’S NAME MODEL IDENTIFIER (*)
INFORMATION
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The model information as stored in the product data base
can be reached by entering following website and searching
for your model identifier (*) found on energy label.
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1.Safety and environment instructions
This section provides the safety
instructions necessary to
prevent the risk of injury and
material damage. Failure to
observe these instructions will
invalidate all types of product
warranty.
Intended use
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WARNING:
Keep ventilation
openings, in the
appliance enclosure or
in the built-instructure,
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.
This appliance is intended to be
used in household and similar
applications such as
– staff kitchen areas in shops,
offices and other working
environments;
– farm houses and by clients
in hotels, motels and other
residential type environments;
– bed and breakfast type
environments;
– catering and similar non-retail
applications.
1.1. General safety
• This product should not
be used by persons with
physical, sensory and mental
disabilities, without sufficient
knowledge and experience
or by children. The device
can only be used by such
persons under supervision
and instruction of a person
responsible for their safety.
Children should not be
allowed to play with this
device.
• In case of malfunction,
unplug the device.
• After unplugging, wait at
least 5 minutes before
plugging in again.
• Unplug the product when not
in use.
• Do not touch the plug with
wet hands! Do not pull the
cable to plug off, always hold
the plug.
• Do not plug in the refrigerator
if the socket is loose.
• Unplug the product during
installation, maintenance,
cleaning and repair.

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• If the product will not be
used for a while, unplug the
product and remove any food
inside.
• Do not use the product when
the compartment with circuit
cards located on the upper
back part of the product
(electrical card box cover) (1)
is open.
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• Do not use steam or steamed
cleaning materials for
cleaning the refrigerator and
melting the ice inside. Steam
may contact the electrified
areas and cause short circuit
or electric shock!
• Do not wash the product by
spraying or pouring water on
it! Danger of electric shock!
• In case of malfunction, do not
use the product, as it may
cause electric shock. Contact
the authorised service before
doing anything.
• Plug the product into an
earthed socket. Earthing
must be done by a qualified
electrician.
• If the product has LED
type lighting, contact the
authorised service for
replacing or in case of any
problem.
• Do not touch frozen food with
wet hands! It may adhere to
your hands!
• Do not place liquids in bottles
and cans into the freezer
compartment. They may
explode.
• Place liquids in upright
position after tightly closing
the lid.
• Do not spray flammable
substances near the product,
as it may burn or explode.
• Do not keep flammable
materials and products with
flammable gas (sprays, etc.)
in the refrigerator.
• Do not place containers
holding liquids on top of the
product. Splashing water on
an electrified part may cause
electric shock and risk of fire.
• Exposing the product to rain,
snow, sunlight and wind
will cause electrical danger.
When relocating the product,
do not pull by holding the
door handle. The handle may
come off.
• Take care to avoid trapping
any part of your hands or
body in any of the moving
parts inside the product.

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• Do not step or lean on the
door, drawers and similar
parts of the refrigerator. This
will cause the product to fall
down and cause damage to
the parts.
• Take care not to trap the
power cable.
1.1.1 HC warning
If the product comprises a
cooling system using R600a
gas, take care to avoid
damaging the cooling system
and its pipe while using and
moving the product. This gas
is flammable. If the cooling
system is damaged, keep the
product away from sources
of fire and ventilate the room
immediately.
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The label on the inner
left side indicates the
type of gas used in the
product.
1.1.2 For models with
water dispenser
• Pressure for cold water inlet
shall be maximum 90 psi (6.2
bar). If your water pressure
exceeds 80 psi (5.5 bar), use
a pressure limiting valve in
your mains system. If you
do not know how to check
your water pressure, ask for
the help of a professional
plumber.
• If there is risk of water
hammer effect in your
installation, always
use a water hammer
prevention equipment in
your installation. Consult
Professional plumbers if you
are not sure that there is no
water hammer effect in your
installation.
• Do not install on the hot
water inlet. Take precautions
against of the risk of
freezing of the hoses. Water
temperature operating
interval shall be 33°F (0.6°C)
minimum and 100°F (38°C)
maximum.
• Use drinking water only.

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1.2.Intended use
• This product is designed for
home use. It is not intended
for commercial use.
• The product should be used
to store food and beverages
only.
• Do not keep sensitive
products requiring controlled
temperatures (vaccines,
heat sensitive medication,
medical supplies, etc.) in the
refrigerator.
• The manufacturer assumes
no responsibility for any
damage due to misuse or
mishandling.
• Original spare parts will
be provided for 10 years,
following the product
purchasing date.
1.3.Child safety
• Keep packaging materials
out of children’s reach.
• Do not allow the children to
play with the product.
• If the product’s door
comprises a lock, keep the
key out of children’s reach.
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
• This product complies with EU
WEEE 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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3. Installation
To make the product ready for
use, make sure that the electricity
installation is appropriate before
calling the Authorised Service
Agent. If not, call a qualified
electrician to have any necessary
arrangements carried out.
C
Preparation of the
location and electrical
installation at the place
of installation is under
customer's responsibility.
B
Product must not be
plugged in during
installation. Otherwise,
there is the risk of death
or serious injury!
B
WARNING: Manufacturer
shall not be held liable for
damages that may arise
from procedures carried
out by unauthorised
persons.
A
WARNING: Prior to
installation, visually
check if the product has
any defects on it. If so,
do not have it installed.
Damaged products cause
risks for your safety.
C
Make sure that the power
cable is not pinched or
crushed while pushing
the product into its place
after installation or
cleaning procedures.
3.1 Appropriate
installation location
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WARNING: If the door
of the room where the
product will be placed
is too small for the
product to pass, then the
product's doors must be
removed and the product
must be turned aside to
pass it through.
• Choose a place at where
you would use the product
comfortably.
• Install the product at least 30
cm away from heat sources
such as hobs, ovens, heater
cores and stoves and at least 5
cm away from electrical ovens.
Product must not be subjected
to direct sun light and kept in
humid places after installation.
• Appropriate air ventilation
must be provided around your
product in order to achieve an
efficient operation. If
the product is to be placed in a
recess in the wall, pay attention
to leave at least 5 cm distance
with the ceiling and side walls.
• Do not place the product on
the materials such as rugs or
carpets.
• Place the product on an even
floor surface to prevent jolts.
• Your product can operate in
ambient temperatures between
-15°C to +43°C.