Grundig GFN 33810 W User manual

GFN 33810 W
Tall Freezer
EN /
58 4804 0000/AA

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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........................7
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 ...........................13
5. Operating the product 15
5.1 Indicator panel ..................15
5.2 Freezing fresh food ...........17
5.3 Recommendations for
preserving the frozen food .........19
5.4 Placing the food.................19
5.5 Deep-freeze information...19
6 . Maintenance and cleaning 21
6.1 Avoiding bad odours..........21
6.2 Protecting the plastic
surfaces .....................................22
7. Troubleshooting 23
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INFORMATION
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and functions.
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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. 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.
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WARNING:
Do not use mechanical
devices or other means
to accelerate the
defrosting process,
other than those
recommended by the
manufacturer.
AWARNING:
Do not damage the
refrigerant circuit.
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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.
• 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.

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• 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.
CThe 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 (620
kPa). If your water pressure
exceeds 80 psi (550 kPa), 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.
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.

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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
Refer to the nearest Authorised
Service Agent for installation
of the product. 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.
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Preparation of the
location and electrical
installation at the
place of installation
is under customer's
responsibility.
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Product must not be
plugged in during
installation. Otherwise,
there is the risk of
death or serious injury!
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WARNING: Installation
and electrical
connections of the
product must be
carried out by the
Authorised Service
Agent. Manufacturer
shall not be held liable
for damages that may
arise from procedures
carried out by
unauthorised persons.
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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.
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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
• Choose a place at where
you can access 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

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attention to leave at least 5
cm distance with the ceiling
and side walls.
• Do not place the product on
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.
3.2 Installing the
plastic wedges
Plastic wedges are used to
create the distance for the air
circulation between the product
and the rear wall. Insert the 2
plastic wedges onto the rear
ventilation cover as illustrated
in the figure. To install the
wedges, push and twist a
quarter of a turn.
3.3 Electrical connection
Connect the product to a
grounded outlet protected by a
fuse complying with the values
in the rating plate. 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.
• Electrical connection
must comply with national
regulations.
• Power cable plug must
be within easy reach after
installation.
• The voltage and allowed
fuse or breaker protection
are specified in the Rating
Plate which is affixed to
interior of the product. If the
current value of the fuse or
breaker in the house does not
comply with the value in the
rating plate, have a qualified
electrician install a suitable
fuse.
• The specified voltage must be
equal to your mains voltage.
• WARNING: Do not locate
extension sockets or charging
transformers/power supplies
or Lithium-Iron battery
operated products adjacent to
the compressor as they could
overheat.

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• Do not make connections
via extension cables or
multi-plugs.
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WARNING: Damaged
power cable must
be replaced by the
Authorised Service
Agents.
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WARNING: If the
product has a failure, it
should not be operated
unless it is repaired by
the Authorised Service
Agent! There is the risk
of electric shock!

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4. Preparation
4.1 Things to be done
for energy saving
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Connecting the product
to electric energy saving
devices is risky as it may
cause damage on the
product.
• For a freestanding appliance;
‘this refrigerating appliance
is not intended to be used as
a built-in appliance.
• Do not leave the doors of your
Freezer open for a long time.
• Do not put hot food or drinks
in your refrigerator.
• Do not overload the Freezer.
Cooling capacity will fall
when the air circulation
inside is hindered.
• Do not place the Freezer
in places subject to direct
sunlight. 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.
• Pay attention to store your
food in Freezer in closed
containers.
• You can load maximum
amount of food to the freezer
compartment of the Freezer
by removing the freezer
compartment drawers.
Declared energy consumption
value of the refrigerator was
determined with the freezer
compartment drawers
removed,except if available
bottom drawer and with
maximum amount of food
loaded. There is no risk in
removing a shelf or drawer to
make suitable for the shapes
and sizes of the foods to be
frozen.
• Thawing frozen food in fridge
compartment will both
provide energy saving and
preserve the food quality.
CThe ambient
temperature of the
room where you
install the Freezer
should at least be
-15°C. Operating your
Freezer under colder
conditions than this is
not recommended.
CInside of your Freezer
must be cleaned
thoroughly.

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4.2 Initial use
Before starting to use the
product, check that all
preparations are made in
accordance with the instructions
in sections "Important
instructions for safety and
environment" and "Installation".
• Clean the interior of the
Freezer as recommended
in the “Maintenance and
cleaning” section. Check
that inside of it is dry before
operating it.
• Plug the Freezer into the
grounded wall outlet. When
the door is opened the
interior illumination will turn
on.
• Run the Freezer without
putting any food for 6 hours
and do not open its door
unless necessary.
CYou will hear a noise
when the compressor
starts up. The liquids
and gases sealed
within the refrigeration
system may also give
rise to noise, even if
the compressor is not
running and this is
quite normal.
CFront edges of the
Freezer may feel warm.
This is normal. These
areas are designed
to be warm to avoid
condensation.
CFor energy efficiency
testing, it is
recommmended to
remove top shelf and
load food on the shelf
below.Net volume
of your appliance is
declared without top
two flaps and the top
shelf in place.Place two
ice pack ( if provided )
directly on the top of
frozen food to be stored
on top shelf.
• Since hot and humid air
will not directly penetrate
into your product when the
doors are not opened, your
product will optimize itself
in conditions sufficient to
protect your food. Functions
and components such as
compressor, fan, heater,
defrost, lighting, display and
so on will operate according
to the needs to consume
minimum energy under these
circumstances.

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5. Operating the product
5.1 Indicator panel
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1.On/Off Function:
This function allows you to
make the Fridge turn off when
pressed for 3 seconds.The
fridge could be turned on by
pressing On/Off button for 3
seconds again .
2.On/Off Indicator:
This icon comes on when the
freezer is turned off. All the
other icons turn off.
3.Quick Freeze Function:
Quick Freeze indicator turns on
when the Quick Freeze function
is on. Press Quick Freeze button
again to cancel this function.
Quick Freeze indicator will turn
off and normal settings will be
resumed.
Quick Freeze function will be
cancelled automatically 50
hours later if you do not cancel
it manually. If you want to freeze
a large amount of food, press
Quick Freeze button before you
place the food into the freezer
compartment.
4.Quick Freeze Indicator :
This icon comes on when the Quick
Freeze function is on.
5.Freezer Set Function:
This function allows you
to change the Freezer
compartment temperature
setting. Press this button to
set the temperature of the
freezer compartment to -18,
-19, -20, -21, -22, -23 and -24,
respectively.

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6.Freezer Compartment
Temperature Setting Indicator:
Indicates the temperature set
for the Freezer Compartment.
7.Eco Extra Function:
Press the Eco Extra button
press to activate Eco Extra
Function when going on holday
for instance. Freezer will start
operating in the most economic
mode at around 6 hours later
and the economic usage
indicator will turn on when the
function is active. Press the Eco
Extra button to deactivate again
the Eco Extra Function.If door
is opened within the 6 hours
period the Eco Extra Function
will re-set and start again.
8.Eco Extra Indicator:
This icon lights up when this
Function is active.
9.High Temperature/Error
Warning Indicator:
This light comes on during
high temperature failures and
error warnings. If you see this
light is on, please check the
“Recommended Solutions for
the Problems” part from you
manual.
10.Economic Usage Indicator:
This icon comes on when the
Freezer Compartment is set
to -18°C which is the most
economical set value. Economic
Usage Indicator turns off when
the Quick Fridge or Quick
Freeze function is selected.
11.Energy saving function
(display off)
If the product doors are kept
closed for a long time energy
saving function is automatically
activated and energy saving
symbol is illuminated. When
energy saving function is
activated, all symbols on the
display other than energy saving
symbol will turn off. When
the Energy Saving function
is activated, if any button is
pressed or the door is opened,
energy saving function will be
canceled and the symbols on
display will return to normal.
Energy saving function is
activated during delivery from
factory and cannot be canceled.
12.Energy Saving Indicator :
This icon (“-“) lights up when
the Energy Saving Function is
selected.
13.Key Lock Mode:
Press Key Lock button
continuously for 3 seconds. Key
lock icon will light up and key
lock mode will be activated.
Buttons will not function if the
Key Lock mode is active. Press
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for 3 seconds again. Key lock
icon will turn off and the key
lock mode will be exited.
14.Key Lock Indicator:
This icon lights up when the Key
Lock mode is activated.
5.2 Freezing fresh food
• Wrap the food or place them
in a covered container before
putting them in the Freezer.
• Hot food and beverages
must cool down to the room
temperature before putting
them in the Freezer.
• The food that you want to
freeze must be fresh and
within use by date.
• Divided the food into
portions according to your
family’s daily or meal based
consumption needs.
• Pack the food in an airtight
manner to prevent them from
drying even if they are going
to be stored for a short time.
• Materials to be used for
packaging must be tear-
proof and resistant to cold,
humidity, odour, oils and
acids and they must also
be airtight. Moreover, they
must be well closed and
they must be made from
materials that are suitable for
deep-freezers.
• Frozen foods must be used
immediately after they are
thawed and they should
never be re-frozen.
• Do not freeze too large
quantities of food at one
time. The quality of the food
is best preserved when it is
frozen right through to the
core as quickly as possible.
Maximum freezing capacity
(kg/hour) can be found on the
rating place.
• Placing warm food into the
freezer compartment causes
the cooling system to operate
continuously until the food is
frozen solid.

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Important Note :
1. If there is a power failu-
re do not open the door.
Frozen food should not be
affected if the failure lasts
for less than 30 hours. If
thefailure is longer, then
the food should be chec-
ked and either eaten im-
mediately or cooked and
then re-frozen.
2. If you find the freezer door
difficult to open just after
you have closed it, don’t
worry. This is due to the
pressure difference which
will equalise and allow the
door to open normally af-
ter a few moments.
3. You will hear a vacuum
sound just after closing
the door. This is quite nor-
mal.
4. When you switch on, the
appliance will not start
immediately, because the
appliance incorporates a
protection device in the
electronics - wait for abo-
ut 5 minutes.
5. If the freezer door is left
open [Or ajar], the door
open alarm will be acti-
vated in a few minutes.
You will hear the audible alarm
‘’beep’’ warning to make you
aware that the door is not shut
fully. As soon as you close the
door, the audible alarm would
cancel itself.

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Freezer
Compartment
Setting
Explanations
-18°C This is the normal recommended setting.
-20, -24 or
-24°C
These settings are recommended when the
ambient temperature exceeds 30°C.
Quick Freeze
Use when you wish to freeze your food in a
short time. Your Freezer will return to its
previous mode when the process is over.
5.3 Recommendations for
preserving the frozen food
• Frozen food that you have
purchased should be stored
in accordance with the
frozen food manufacturer's
instructions for a
( 4 star) frozen food storage
compartment.
• Note the following to
ensure that the high quality
achieved by the frozen food
manufacturer and the food
retailer is maintained:
1. Put packets in the free-
zer as quickly as possible
after purchase.
2. Make sure that contents
of the package are label-
led and dated.
3. Check whether the "Use
By" and "Best Before"
dates on the packaging
are exceed or not.
5.4 Placing the food
Freezer
compartment
shelves
Various frozen food such
as meat, fish, ice cream,
vegetables and etc.
5.5 Deep-freeze information
Food must be frozen as rapidly
as possible when they are put in
a Freezer in order to keep them
in good quality.
It is possible to preserve the
food for a long time only at
-18°C or lower temperatures.
You can keep the freshness of
food for many months (at -18°C
or lower temperatures in the
deep freeze).
• Materials necessary for
packaging:
• Cold resistant adhesive tape
• Self adhesive label
• Rubber bands
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• You can freeze the maximum
amount of fresh food at one
time which is indicated on
rating label of your freezer
5.6 Freezing of Foodstuff
To activate fast freeze function,
please turn the knob to MAX
position. 50 hours after the fast
freeze function was activated,
the appliance with automaticly
switch to normal function. If
there’s no intend to freeze new
fresh food, do not switch the
knob to MAX setting. If the knob
is left at the MAX position, since
appliance is previously turned
to normal running conditions;
in order to activate the Quick
Freeze Function again, please
switch the knob out of MAX
position and then switch it
to MAX again. For the best
possible freezing performance,
the fresh food to be frozen
should be introduced 24 hours
after starting the quick freeze
function.
5.7 Changing the door
opening direction
Door opening direction of your
refrigerator can be changed
according to the place you are
using it. If this is necessary,
please call your nearest
Authorised Service centre,
there will be a charge for door
reversal.