Grundig GKN 16225 Series User manual

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REFRIGERATOR
USER INSTRUCTIONS
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GKN 16225 X

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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 ...............10
1.4 Compliance with WEEE
Directive and Disposing of the Waste
Product: .....................................10
1.5 Compliance with RoHS
Directive:.....................................10
1.6 Package information.........10
2. Your Cooler/freezer 11
3. Installation 12
3.1 Appropriate installation
location .......................................12
3.2 Installing the plastic wedges13
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3.3 Electrical connection ........13
3.4 Illumination lamp..............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 Indicator panel ..................16
5.2 Dual cooling system..........18
5.3 Freezing fresh food...........18
5.4 Recommendations for
preserving the frozen food.........21
5.5 Placing the food ................22
5.6 Deep-freeze information ..22
5.7 Changing the door opening
direction......................................22
5.8 Open door warning ...........22
5.9 Recommendations for
freshfood compartment .............23
6. Maintenance and cleaning 24
6.1 Avoiding bad odours..........24
6.2 Protecting the plastic
surfaces .....................................24
7. Troubleshooting 25

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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.

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• Do not plug the refrigerator if the wall outlet is loose.
• 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.

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• 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.
• 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
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AWARNING: Never dispose the product in fire.
1.1.2For products with a water dispenser
• Pressure for cold water inlet shall be maximum 90 psi (8 bar).
If your water pressure exceeds 6.2 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 is 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 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.
• Original spare parts will be provided for 10 years, following the
product purchasing date.

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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.
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 Cooler/freezer
1. Butter & Cheese sections
2. Indıcator Panel
3. Egg tray
4. Adjustable door shelves
5. Bottle shelf
6. Shelter wire
7. Adjustable front feet
8. Freezer compartment
9. Crisper
10. Chiller
11. Chiller cover and glass
12. Adjustable shelves
13. Wine cellar
14. Fan
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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.
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: 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.
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
A
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
ambinet temperatures between
-5°C to +43°C.

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C
If two coolers are to be
installed side by side,
there should be at least
4 cm distance between
them.
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, remove the screws
on the product and use the screws
given in the same pouch with the
wedges.
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.
• 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!
3.4 Illumination lamp
Do not attempt to repair yourself
but call the Authorised Service
Agent if the LED illumination
lamps do not go on or are out
of order.The lamp(s) used in
this appliance is not suitable for
household room illumination. The
intended purpose of this lamp is to
assist the user to place foodstuffs
in the refrigerator/freezer in a safe
and comfortable way.

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4. Preparation
4.1 Things to be done
for energy saving
A
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. When doors are
open,warm air enters the
fridge/freezer cabinets and
the appliance consumes
more energy to cool down the
foodstuffs.
• 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.
• Do not place the refrigerator 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 refrigerator in closed
containers.
• 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.
• You can load maximum
amount of food to the freezer
compartment of the refrigerator
by removing the freezer
compartment drawers. Declared
energy consumption value of
the refrigerator was determined
with the freezer compartment
drawers and top compartment
flap removed and given wire
shelf is used at the bottom
of the freezer compartment
for maximum amount of food
loaded. Drawers can be used
for food storage when needed,
which may be more comfortable
depending on the shape and
size of the food.
• Thawing frozen food in fridge
compartment will both provide
energy saving and preserve the
food quality.
• Do not block the freezer fan grill
by placing foods in front.
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• Please use provided 2
pieces of cold packs (PCM)
at recommended places
in the figure below when
storing foodstuffs in freezer
compartments.It also helps to
keep your foodstuffs colder for
longer when electricity is off or
your appliance is unplugged.
Temperature rise time is
declared with cold packs in use.
• Use of cold packs ( PCM )as
illustrated below is advised to
improve energy efficiency of your
appliance as declared on energy
label.
CThe ambient
temperature of the
room where you
install the refrigerator
should at least be
-15°C. Operating your
refrigerator at colder
conditions than -15°C
is not recommended.
CInside of your
refrigerator must be
cleaned thoroughly.
CIf two coolers are to be
installed side by side,
there should be at least
4 cm distance between
them.
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
refrigerator as recommended in
the “Maintenance and cleaning”
section. Check that inside of it is
dry before operating it.
• Plug the refrigerator into the
grounded wall outlet. When
the door is opened the interior
illumination will turn on.
• Run the refrigerator 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
refrigerator may feel
warm. This is normal.
These areas are designed
to be warm to avoid
condensation.
CSuch loading will
result in higher energy
consumption and
worsen freezer storage
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5. Operating the product
5.1 Indicator panel
1.Quick Fridge Function:
Quick Fridge indicator turns on
when the Quick Fridge function
is on. Press Quick Fridge button
again to cancel this function.
Quick Fridge indicator will turn
off and normal settings will be
resumed. Quick Fridge function
will be cancelled automatically 2
hours later if you do not cancel it
manually. If you want to cool plenty
amount of fresh food, press Quick
Fridge button before you place the
food into the fridge compartment.
2. Quick Fridge Indicator :
This icon comes on when the Quick
Fridge function is on.
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 34
hours later if you do not cancel
it manually. If you want to freeze
plenty amount 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.
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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
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5. Fridge Set Function:
This function allows you to
make the Fridge compartment
temperature setting. Press this
button to set the temperature
of the fridge compartment to
8,7,6,5,4,3 and 2 respectively.
6. Fridge Compartment
Temperature Setting Indicator:
Indicates the temperature set for
the Fridge Compartment.
7. Eco Extra Function:
Press the Eco Extra button for
3 seconds to activate the Eco
Extra Function. Freezer will start
operating in the most economic
mode at least 6 hours later and
the economic usage indicator will
turn on when the function is active.
Press the Eco Extra button for 3
seconds again to deactivate the
Eco Extra Function.
8. Eco Extra Indicator:
This icon lights up when the
Vacation 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
Fridge Compartment is set to
8°C and Freezer Compartment is
set to -18°C which are the most
economical set values. Economic
Usage Indicator turns off when
the Quick Fridge or Quick Freeze
function is selected.
11. Energy saving Function
(Display Off):
When you press this button, Energy
saving icon will light up and Energy
Saving Function will be activated.
If energy saving function is active,
all icons on the display other than
energy saving icon will turn off.
When the Energy Saving Function
is active, if any button is pressed
or the door is opened, Energy
Saving Function will be exited and
the icons on display will return
to normal.If you press this buton
again, Energy Saving icon will turn
off and Energy Saving Function will
not be active.
12. Energy Saving Indicator :
This icon (“-“) lights up when the
Energy Saving Function is selected.
13. Key Lock Mode:
Press Key Lock button
concurrently 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 Key Lock button
con-currently 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.
15. Freezer Set Function:
This function allows you to
make 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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16. Freezer Compartment Setting
Indicator:
Indicates the temperature set for
the Freezer Compartment.
17.Vacation Function:
When you press Vacation button,
vacation function is activated and
vacation indicator lights. You can
use this function when you will
not use your fridge for a long
time. Note that there should be no
food inside your fridge, otherwise
fridge can not preserve your food
at Vacation mode. If this function
is activated, fridge compartment
temperature is kept at 15 C° in
order to prevent bad smelling.
Press Vacation button again to
deactivate vacation function.
18.Vacation Indicator:
This icon lights up when the
Vacation Function is active.
5.2 Dual cooling system
Your cooler/freezer is equipped
with three separate cooling
systems to cool the fresh food
compartment, frozen food
compartment and multi zone
compartment. Thus, air and odour
in the fresh food compartment
and frozen food compartment do
not get mixed. Thanks to these
two separate cooling systems,
cooling speed is much higher
then other cooler/freezers. Also
additional power saving is provided
since the defrosting is performed
individually.
5.3 Freezing fresh food
• Wrap the food or place them in a
covered container before putting
them in the cooler/freezer.
• Hot food and beverages
must cool down to the room
temperature before putting
them in the cooler/freezer.
• The food that you want to freeze
must be fresh and in good
quality.
• 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 easy-
to-use materials that are
suitable for deep-freezers.
• Take special care not to mix
already frozen food and fresh
food.(They should not to be
allowed to come in contact with
the previously frozen items to
prevent their partial thawing.)
• Frozen food 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
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• Placing warm food into the
freezer compartment causes
the cooling system to operate
continuously until the food is
frozen solid.
• Maximum frozen food storage
volume is achieved without
using the drawers and the
upper shelf cover provided
in the freezer compartment.
Energy consumption of your
appliance is declared while the
freezer compartment is fully
loaded on shelves without the
use of the drawers and upper
shelf cover. Use the given
wire shelf at the bottom of
the freezer compartment for
a better energy consumption
performance.
• It is recommended that you
place foodstuffs on top shelf of
freezer for initial freezing.
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• It is advised that provided cold
packs are used as described
below prior to using quick freeze
function.It improves storage and
quıck - freezing performance of
your freezer compartment.
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