Grundig GDN 17835 FX User manual

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REFRIGERATOR
USER INSTRUCTIONS
GDN 17835 FX

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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......................................9
1.2 Intended use........................9
1.3 Children's safety .................9
1.4 Compliance with WEEE
Directive and Disposing of the
Waste Product: ............................9
1.5 Compliance with RoHS
Directive:.....................................10
1.6 Package information.........10
2. Your Refrigerator 11
3Installation 12
3.1 Appropriate installation
location .......................................12
3.2 Installing the plastic wedges12
3.3 Adjusting the feet..................12
3.4 Electrical connection............13
4 Preparation 14
4.1 Things to be done for energy
saving..........................................14
4.2 Initial use ..............................15
5 Operating the product 16
5.1 Temperature setting button .16
5.2 Fast freeze ...........................16
5.3 Vacation function ..................17
5.4 Indicator panel......................18
5.5 Indicator panel......................20
5.6 Twist Ice – matic .................26
5.7 Ice container .........................27
5.8 Egg holder.............................27
5.9 Fan.........................................27
5.10 Crisper ...............................27
5.11 Chiller compartment..........27
5.12 Moving door shelf...............28
5.13 Sliding storage container ..28
5.14 Blue light.............................28
5.15 Humidity controlled crisper29
5.16 Auto Icematic .....................29
5.17 Description and cleaning of
odor filter....................................30
5.18 Using the water dispenser.31
5.19 Filling the water
dispenser's tank.........................31
5.20 Cleaning the water tank ...32
5.21 Drip tray ..............................33
5.22 Freezing fresh food.............34
5.23 Recommendations for
preserving the frozen food.........35
5.24 Deep-freeze information....35
5.25 Placing the food..................35
5.26 Door open warning.............36
5.27 Illumination lamp ...............36
6. Maintenance and cleaning 37
6.1 Avoiding bad odours..........37
6.2 Protecting the plastic
surfaces .....................................38
6.3 Door Glasses .......................38
7. Troubleshooting 39

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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.
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 product can be used by children at and above 8 years old
and by persons whose physical, sensory or mental capabilities
were not fully developed or who lack experience and knowledge
provided that they are supervised or trained on the safe usage
of the product and the risks it brings out. Children must not
play with the product. Cleaning and maintenance works should
not be performed by children unless they are supervised by
someone.
• 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 the 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.
• It is recommended to clean the tip of the plug regularly with a
dry cloth.
• Do not plug the refrigerator if the wall outlet is loose.

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• Never connect your refrigerator to electricity-saving systems.
Such systems are harmful for the product.
• Unplug the product during installation, maintenance, cleaning
and repairing procedures.
• Always have the installation and repairing procedures 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.
• Do not eat cone 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! They 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!
• The product shall never be used while the compartment which
is located at the top or back of your product and in which
electronic boards are available (electronic board box cover) (1) is
open.
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• 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 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.
• Do not cover or block the ventilation holes on the refrigerator
with any material.
• Place the beverage with higher proofs tightly closed and
vertically.
• Do not use gaseous 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.

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• 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.
• In products with mechanical control (thermostat), wait
for minimum 5 minutes to plug in the product again after
unplugging it.
• 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.
• 8's door is equipped with a handle, do not pull by the handle
when changing the place of the product. Handle may get loose.
• Pay attention not to have your hand or any part of your body get
caught by the moving parts inside the product.
1.1.1 HC 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 catch a fire and
ventilate the room in which the unit is placed immediately.
CIf the product is equipped with a cooling system containing
R134a gas, ignore this warning.
CYou can learn the gas used in production of your product on the
rating plate located on the left inner part of it.
AWARNING: Never dispose the product in fire.

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1.1.2 For products with a water dispenser
• In order to operate the water circuit of the refrigerator smoothly,
the water mains pressure must be between 1-8 bars. For
conditions where water mains pressure exceeds 5 bars a
pressure regulator should be used. If the water mains pressure
exceeds 8 bars then the refrigerator’s water circuit should not
be connected to the water mains. If you lack the knowledge
of how to measure the water mains pressure, please seek a
professional support.
• 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.
• The service life of your product is 10 years. During this period, original
spare parts will be available to operate the appliance properly.
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.
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.

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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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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.
2. Your Refrigerator
1. Fridge - compartment door
shelf
2. Temperature setting button
3. Water dispenser filling tank
4. Egg section
5. Water dispenser reservoir
6. Storage container under the
door shelf
7. Moving door shelf
8. Adjustable feet
9. Crisper
10. Chiller compartment
11. Lock and key
12. Bottle shelf
13. Fridge - compartment glass shelf
14. Fan
15. Freezer compartment shelf
16. Icebox / Ice-making compart-
ment
17. Freezer compartment
18. Fridge compartment
* optional
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3Installation
3.1 Appropriate installation
location
Contact an Authorized Service for
the installation of the product. In
order to prepare the product for use,
refer the information in the user
manual and ensure that electrical
installation and water installation
are appropriate. If not, call a qualified
electrician and technician to have any
.necessary arrangements carried out
B
WARNING:
Manufacturer shall not be
held liable for damages
that may arise from
procedures carried out by
unauthorized persons.
B
WARNING: Product
must not be plugged
in during installation.
Otherwise, there is the
risk of death or serious
injury!
A
WARNING: If the door
clearance of the room
where the product shall be
place is so tight to prevent
passing of the product,
remove the door of the
room and pass the product
through the door by
turning it to its side; if this
does not work, contact the
authorized service.
• Placetheproductonanevenfloor
surface to prevent jolts.
• Installtheproductatleast30cm
away from heat sources such as
hobs, 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.
• 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installtheproductinplaces
where the temperature falls below
-5°C.
3.2 Installing the
plastic wedges
Plastic wedges supplied with the
product are used to create the
distance for the air circulation
between the product and the rear
wall.
1. To install the wedges, remove the
screws on the product and use the
screws supplied together with the
wedges.
2. Insert the 2 plastic wedges onto
the rear ventilation cover as
illustrated in the figure.
3.3 Adjusting the feet
If the product stands unbalanced
after installation, adjust the feet
on the front by rotating them to the
right or left.

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3.4 Electrical connection
AWARNING:Do not make
connections via extension
cables or multi-plugs.
BWARNING: Damaged
power cable must
be replaced by the
Authorized Service Agent.
C
If two coolers are to be
installed side by side,
there should be at least
4 cm distance between
them.
• Our company shall not be
liable for any damages that will
arise when the product is used
without grounding and electrical
connection in accordance with
the national regulations.
• Power cable plug must be within
easy reach after installation.
• Connect your refrigerator to
a grounded outlet rated for a
voltage value of 220-240V /50
Hz. Outlet shall have 10 to 16A
fuse.
• Do not extension cords or
cordless multiple outlets
between your product and the
wall outlet.
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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
systems is risky as it may
cause damage on the
product.
• Do not leave the doors of your
refrigerator open for a long
time.
• Do not put hot food or drinks in
your refrigerator.
• Do not overload the refrigerator,
cooling capacity will fall when
the air circulation inside is
hindered.
• In order to store maximum
amount of food in the freezer
compartment, the icematic,
available in the freezer
compartment and easily
removable by hand, shall be
taken out. Net volume and
energy consumption values
declared on the power data
plate of your refrigerator
are measured and tested by
removing the icematic. Do
not remove the shelves inside
the freezer compartment
and on the door of freezer
compartment shall not be
removed and they shall always
be used they provide ease of
use and efficiency in energy
consumption.
• Airflow should not be blocked
by placing foods on the sides of
the freezer compartment fan.
A minimum distance of 3 cm
shall be provided on the sides of
protective fan cover.
• The baskets/drawers that
are provided with the chill
compartment must always be in
use for low energy consumption
and for better storage
conditions.
• Food contact with the
temperature sensor in the
freezer compartment may
increase energy consumption of
the appliance. Thus any contact
with the sensor(s) must be
avoided.
• Depending on the features of
your product, thawing frozen
food in fridge compartment will
both provide energy saving and
preserve the food quality.
• Do not allow contact of the food
with the fridge compartment
temperature sensor shown in
the figure below.

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4.2 Initial use
Before starting to use your
refrigerator, ensure that all
preparations are made in
accordance with the instructions
in sections “Instructions for
safety and environment” and
“Installation”.
• Run the product 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 product
may feel warm. This is
normal. These areas are
designed to be warm to
avoid condensation.
CIn some models, the
instrument panel
automatically turns off 5
minutes after the door has
closed. It will be reactivated
when the door has opened
or pressed on any key.

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5 Operating the product
5.1 Temperature setting button
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).
• You may adjust the varying interior
temperature due to such reasons
by using the setting button.
• The numbers around the control
knob indicate the temperature
values in “°C”.
• If the ambient temperature is
25°C, we recommend you to use
the temperature control knob of
your refrigerator at 4°C. This value
may be increased or decreased
as required in other ambient
temperatures.
5.2 Fast freeze
If large amounts of fresh food
are going to be frozen, adjust the
temperature control knob to
( ) max. 24 hours before putting
the fresh food in the fast freeze
compartment.
It is strongly recommended to
keep the knob at this position at least
24 hours to freeze maximum amount
of fresh food declared as freezing
capacity. Take special care not to mix
frozen food and fresh food.
Remember to turn the temperature
control knob back to its previous
position once food has frozen.

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5.3 Vacation function
If the doors of the product are
not opened for 12 hours after the
temperature control knob is switched
to the hottest position, then the
vacation function will be activated
automatically.
To cancel the function, change the
knob setting.
It is not recommended to store food
in cooler compartment when the
vacation function is active.
• When the setting operation is
completed, you may press the
temperature control knob and
have it hidden.

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5.4 Indicator panel
Indicator panels may vary according to the product model.
Audio – visual functions on the indicator panel helps you in using your product.
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1. Fridge Compartment Indicator
2. Error status indicator
3. Temperature indicator
4. Vacation function button
5. Temperature setting button
6. Compartment selection button
7. Freezer compartment indicator
8. Economy mode indicator
9. Vacation function indicator
*optional
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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
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1. Fridge compartment indicator
Fridge compartment light
is illuminated while the fridge
compartment temperature is set.
2. Error status indicator
If your refrigerator does not perform
enough cooling or in case of a sensor
fault, this indicator is activated.
When this indicator is activated,
“E” is displayed on the freezer
compartment temperature indicator,
and numbers such as “1,2,3...” are
displayed on the fridge compartment
temperature indicator. These
numbers on the indicator inform
service personnel about the error.
3. Temperature indicator
Indicates freezer, fridge
compartment temperature.
4. Vacation function button
Press on Vacation Button for 3
seconds to activate this function.
When the vacation function is
activated, “- -” is displayed on the
fridge compartment temperature
indicator and no active cooling
is performed on the fridge
compartment. It is not suitable
to keep the food in the fridge
compartment when this function is
activated. Other compartments shall
be continued to be cooled as per their
set temperature.
To cancel this function press
Vacation button again.
5. Temperature setting button
Changes the temperature of the
relevant compartment between
-24°C... -18°C and 8°C...1°C.
6. Compartment selection button
Selection button: Press
compartment selection button to
switch between fridge and freezer
compartments.
7. Freezer compartment indicator
Fridge compartment light is
illuminated while the freezer
compartment temperature is set.
8. Economy mode indicator
Indicates that the refrigerator
operates in energy saving mode.
This display shall be activated if the
freezer compartment temperature is
set to -18°C.
9. Vacation function indicator
Indicates that vacation is activated.

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1. Economy
This symbol is illuminated when
the freezer compartment is set to
-18°C'ye as the most economical
setting value ( ). Economy
indicator is turned off when quick
cooling or quick freeze functions are
selected.
2. High temperature / error
warning indicator
This indicator ( ) illuminates
during high temperature failures
and error warnings. Please
refer to "remedies advised for
troubleshooting" section on your
manual if you observe that this
indicator is illuminated.
5.5 Indicator panel
Indicator panel allows you to set the temperature and control the other
functions related to the product without opening the door of the product.
Just press the inscriptions on relevant buttons for function settings.
3. Quick cool
Quickcoolingindicator( ) is
illuminated when quick cooling
function is activated and fridge
compartment temperature indicator
value is displayed as 1. To cancel this
function press Quick cooling button
again. Quick cooling indicator will
turn off and refrigerator will return
to its normal settings. Quick cooling
function is canceled automatically in
1 hour if you do not cancel it before.
If you want to cool large amounts of
fresh food, press the Quick cooling
button before putting the food into the
fridge compartment.
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.