Grundig GKF15810N User manual

GKF15810N - GKF35810N - GKF35810W
Combi Fridge Freezer
EN /
57 8454 0000 / AI
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........................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 Refrigerator 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. Using your appliance 16
5.1 Cooling...............................17
5.2 Placing the food.................17
5.3 Defrosting of the appliance17
5.4 Open door warning............18
5.5 Recommendations for
freshfood compartment .............18
6 . Maintenance and cleaning 19
6.1 Avoiding bad odours..........19
6.2 Protecting the plastic
surfaces .....................................20
7. Troubleshooting 21

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Please read these instructions first before using your appliance
Thank you for choosing a Grundig appliance.
Please take some time to read this user manual before using your
appliance, to ensure you know how to safely operate the controls
and functions.
Carefully follow all unpacking and installation instructions to
ensure the appliance is correctly connected and fitted prior to use.
Please write your product model and serial number on the last
page of this user manual, and store in a safe location close to the
appliance for easy future reference.
This user manual may also be applicable for several other models.
Differences between models will be listed.
If you have any questions or concerns, please call our contact
centre or find help and information online at www.grundig.co.uk
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
A
WARNING:
Keep ventilation
openings, in the
appliance enclosure or
in the built-instructure,
clear of obstruction.
A
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.
A
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.
• If the product will not be
used for a while, unplug the

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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.
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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 (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 Refrigerator
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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.
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1. Temperature setting control
2. Cabinet shelves
3. Defrost water collection chan-
nel
4. Salad crisper
5. Freezer fan
6. Frozen food storage drawers
7. Adjustable feet
8. Dairy compartment
9. Egg tray
10. Door shelves
11. Fridge compartment
12. Freezer compartment
13. Wine cellar
* May not be available in all models

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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
• 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
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.

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• Your product can operate
in ambient temperatures
between +5°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 condenser of your appliance is located on the back as shown
below. In order to achieve better energy efficiency with lower
energy consumption, please pull the condenser towards yourself
as illustrated in picture below.
*may not be available in all models
better energy
efficiency
2-b
initial position
PULL
PULL

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• 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.
• Do not make connections
via extension cables or
multi-plugs.
B
WARNING: Damaged
power cable must
be replaced by the
Authorised Service
Agents.
B
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.
• Do not leave the doors of your
appliance open for a long
time.
• Do not put hot food or drinks
in your refrigerator.
• Do not overload the
appliance. Cooling capacity
will fall when the air
circulation inside is hindered.
• Do not place the appliance
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. 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.
• 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.
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
appliance as recommended
in the “Maintenance and

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cleaning” section. Check
that inside of it is dry before
operating it.
• Plug the appliance 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 certainly required.
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
appliance 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.

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Reversing the doors
Proceed in numerical order
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3
2
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4
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C
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.
5. Using your appliance
The operating temperature is
regulated by the temperature
control.
Warm Cold
1 2 3 4 5
(Or) Min. Max.
0=System cooling is off.
1=Lowest cooling setting
(Warmest setting).
5=Highest cooling setting
(Coldest setting).
The average temperature inside
the fridge should be around
+5°C.
Please choose the setting
according to the desired
temperature.
Please note that there will be
different temperatures in the
cooling area.
The coldest region is
immediately above the
vegetable compartment.
The interior temperature
also depends on ambient
temperature, the frequency with
which the door is opened and
the amount of foods kept inside.
Frequently opening the door
causes the interior temperature
to rise.
For this reason, it is
recommended to close the door
again as soon as possible after
use.
The interior temperature of your
refrigerator changes for the
following reasons;
• Seasonal temperatures,
• Frequent opening of the door
and leaving the door open for
long periods,
• Food put into the refrigerator
without cooling down to the
room temperature,
• The location of the
refrigerator in the room (e.g.
exposing to sunlight).

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• You may adjust the varying
interior temperature due
to such reasons by using
the thermostat. Numbers
around the thermostat button
indicates the cooling degrees.
• If the ambient temperature
is higher than 32°C, turn
the thermostat button to
maximum position.
• If the ambient temperature
is lower than 25°C, turn
the thermostat button to
minimum position.
5.1 Cooling
Food storage
The fridge compartment is for
the short-term storage of fresh
food and drinks.
Store milk products in the
intended compartment in the
cooler/freezer.
Bottles can be stored in the
bottle holder or in the bottle
shelf of the door.
Raw meat is best kept in
a polyethylene bag in the
compartment at the very bottom
of the cooler/freezer.
Allow hot foods and beverages
to cool to room temperature
prior to placing them in the
cooler/freezer.
• Attention
Store concentrated alcohol only
standing upright and tightly
closed.
• Attention
Do not store explosive
substances or containers with
flammable propellant gases
(canned cream, spray cans etc.)
in the device. There is a danger
of explosion.
5.2 Placing the food
Egg tray Egg
Fridge
compartment
shelves
Food in pans,
covered plates
and closed
containers
Fridge
compartment
door shelves
Small and
packaged food
or drinks (such
as milk, fruit
juice and beer)
Crisper Vegetables and
fruits
5.3 Defrosting of the appliance
The appliance defrosts
automatically.

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5.4 Open door warning
* May not be available in all
models
An audio warning will be given
when the fridge compartment
door of your product is left open
for a certain period of time. This
audio warning signal will mute
when any button on the indicator
is pressed or when the door is
closed.
5.5 Recommendations for
freshfood compartment
* May not be available in all
models
Please do not let any foodstuff
come into contact with the
temperature sensor in the
freshfood compartment. In
order to maintain the freshfood
compartment at an ideal storage
temperature, the sensor must not
be blocked.
temperature
sensor
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MILK
juice
etc.
temperature
sensor
temperature
sensor
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MILK
juice
etc.
temperature
sensor

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6 . Maintenance
and cleaning
Service life of the product
extends and frequently faced
problems decrease if cleaned at
regular intervals.
BWARNING: Unplug the
product before cleaning
it.
• Never use gasoline, benzene
or similar substances for
cleaning purposes.
• Never use any sharp
and abrasive tools, soap,
household cleaners,
detergent and wax polish for
cleaning.
• Dissolve one teaspoon of
carbonate in half litre of
water. Soak a cloth with
the solution and wrung it
thoroughly. Wipe the interior
of the appliance with this
cloth and the dry thoroughly.
• Make sure that no water
enters the lamp housing and
other electrical items.
• If you will not use the
appliance for a long period
of time, unplug it, remove all
food inside, clean it and leave
the door ajar.
• Check regularly that the door
gaskets are clean. If not,
clean them.
• To remove door and body
shelves, remove all of its
contents.
• Remove the door shelves
by pulling them up. After
cleaning, slide them from top
to bottom to install.
• Never use cleaning agents or
water that contain chlorine to
clean the outer surfaces and
chromium coated parts of
the product. Chlorine causes
corrosion on such metal
surfaces
6.1 Avoiding bad odours
Materials that may cause odour
are not used in the production
of our appliance. However, due
to inappropriate food preserving
conditions and not cleaning the
inner surface of the appliance
as required can bring forth the
problem of odour. Pay attention
to following to avoid this
problem:
• Keeping the appliance
clean is important. Food
residuals, stains, etc. can
cause odour. Therefore, clean
the appliance with Sodium
Bicarbonate dissolved in
water every few months.
Never use detergents or
soap.

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• Keep the food in closed
containers. Microorganisms
spreading out from uncovered
containers can cause
unpleasant odours.
• Never keep the food that have
passed the best before dates
and spoiled in the appliance.
6.2 Protecting the
plastic surfaces
Do not put liquid oils or oil-
cooked meals in your appliance
in unsealed containers as they
damage the plastic surfaces of
the appliance. If oil is spilled
or smeared onto the plastic
surfaces, clean and rinse the
relevant part of the surface at
once with warm water.