Grundig GKN 16230FX User manual

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REFRIGERATOR
USER INSTRUCTIONS
GKN 16230FX

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Contents
1. Important instructions for safety
and environment 4
1.1 General safety.....................4
1.1.1 HC warning..........................7
1.1.2 For products with a water
dispenser.......................................8
1.2 Intended use........................8
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:........................................9
1.6 Package information...........9
2. Your Cooler/freezer 10
3. Installation 11
3.1 Appropriate installation
location ........................................11
3.2 Installing the plastic
wedges.........................................12
3.3 Electrical connection ........12
3.4 Illumination lamp..............12
4. Preparation 13
4.1 Things to be done for energy
saving...........................................13
4.2 Initial use...........................14
5. Operating the product 15
5.1 Indicator panel ..................15
5.2 Dual cooling system..........17
5.3 Freezing fresh food...........17
5.4 Recommendations for
preserving the frozen food..........19
5.5 Placing the food ................20
5.6 Deep-freeze information ..20
5.7 Changing the door opening
direction.......................................20
5.8 Open door warning ...........20
5.9 Recommendations for freshfood
compartment...............................21
6. Maintenance and cleaning 22
6.1 Avoiding bad odours..........22
6.2 Protecting the plastic
surfaces ......................................22
7. Troubleshooting 23

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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
rating plate located on the left inner part of it.

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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.
• The service life of your product is 10 years. During this period, original
spare parts will be available to operate the appliance properly.

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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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