Grundig GKN 16920 XP User manual

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REFRIGERATOR
USER INSTRUCTIONS
GKN 16920 XP

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Contents
1. Safety and environment
instructions 5
2. Your Refrigerator 11
3. Installation 12
3.1 Appropriate installation
location .......................................12
3.2 Installing the plastic
wedges........................................13
3.3 Electrical connection ........13
3.4 Illumination lamp..............13
3.5 Open door warning ...........13
4. Preparation 14
4.1 Things to be done for energy
saving..........................................14
4.2 Initial use...........................15
5. Using your refrigerator 16
5.1 Temperature Control And
Adjustment .................................16
5.2 Thermostat setting button ...16
5.3 Chiller Compartment ...........17
5.4 Freezing fresh food...............17
5.5 Recommendations for
preservation of frozen food........17
5.6 Recommendations for the
fresh food compartment ............18
6. Maintenance and cleaning 20
6.1 Avoiding bad odours..........20
6.2 Protecting the plastic
surfaces .....................................20
7. Troubleshooting 21

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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. 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
AWARNING:
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 defrostingprocess, 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.

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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 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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1
1
• 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 authorized
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
authorized service for replacing or in case of any
probælem.
• 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 burst out!
• 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.

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• 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.
• 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.

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1.1.2 For models with water dispenser
• Pressure for cold water inlet shall be maximum
90 psi (6.2 bar). If your water pressure exceeds
80 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 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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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.
2. Your Refrigerator
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*2
4
5
6
7
8
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*10
*1
1. Adjustable door shelves
2. Egg section
3. Bottle shelf
4. Adjustable Front Feet
5. Freezing and Storage
(store fresh food to be
frozen lower down)
6. Freezer compartment
7. Chiller compartment
8. Adjustable shelves
9. Wine rack
10. Thermostat knob
* May not be available in all models

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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.

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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.
• Your product can operate in
ambinet temperatures between
5°C to +43°C.
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!
3.5 Open door warning
* May not be available in all
models
An audio warning will be given
when the fridge or freezer
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.

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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.
• 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 removed,except top
compartment flap and bottom
drawer and with maximum
amount of food loaded. There
is no risk in using a shelf or
drawer 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 refrigerator
should at least be
5°C. Operating your
refrigerator under colder
conditions than this 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.

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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
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.

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5. Using your refrigerator
5.1 Temperature Control And Adjustment
The operating temperature is
regulated by the temperature
control.
Warm Cold
1 2 3 4 5
(Or) Min. Max.
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.
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.
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.
5.2 Thermostat 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
thermostat. Numbers around
the thermostat button indicates
the cooling degrees.
• If the ambient temperature
is higher than 25°C, turn the
thermostat button to maximum
position.
• If the ambient temperature
is lower than 25°C, turn the
thermostat button to minimum
position.

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5.4 Freezing fresh food
• It must be preferred to wrap or
cover the food before placing
them in the refrigerator.
• Hot food must cool down to
the room temperature before
putting them in the refrigerator.
• The foodstuff that you want to
freeze must be fresh and in
good quality.
• Foodstuff must be divided
into portions according to the
family’s daily or meal based
consumption needs.
• The foodstuff must be packaged
in an airtight manner to prevent
them from drying even if they
are going to be kept for a short
time.
• Materials to be used for
packaging must be tear-proof
and resistant to cold, humidity,
odor, 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 freeze usage.
• Frozen food must be used
immediately after they are
thawed and they should never
be re-frozen.
5.3 Chiller Compartment
By the help of 0 °C compartment
you can keep your meat, fish
and wrapped food 2-3 times
longer than a standard fridge
compartment.
Air inside this compartment is
drier than other zones.
The average temperature inside
this compartment is around 0 °C.
Do not store fruits and vegetables
in this compartment.
• Please observe the following
instructions to obtain the best
results.
1. Do not freeze too large qu-
antities 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.
2. Placing warm food into the
freezer compartment cau-
ses the cooling system to
operate continuously until
the food is frozen solid.
3. Take special care not to
mix already frozen food and
fresh food.
• Hot food and beverages
must cool down to the room
temperature before puttıng
them in the refrigerator.
• 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.
5.5 Recommendations for
preservation of frozen food
• Prepacked commercially
frozen food should be stored
in accordance with the food
manufacturer’s instructions
described for a ( 4
star) frozen food storage
compartment.
• To ensure food ensure quatily
oud healthy storage,the
following should be
remembered:

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1. Put packages in the freezer
as quickly as pos-
sible after purchase.
2. Ensure that contents are
labeled and dated.
3. Do not exceed “Use By”,
“Best Before” dates on the
packaging.
• If there is a power failure do
not open the freezer door. Even
if the power failure lasts up to
the “Temperature Increasing
Time” indicated in the
“Technical specifications of your
refrigerator” section, frozen
food will not be affected. In case
the failure lasts longer, the food
must be checked and when
necessary, must be consumed
immediately or must be frozen
after cooked.
• Please pay attention to
the expiry date, maximum
allowed storage period
and recommended storage
temperature of fodstuffs when
purchased. If expiry date is
passed, do not consume.
5.6 Recommendations for the
fresh food compartment
* May not be available in all
models
Do not allow the food to touch the
temperature sensor in fresh food
compartment. To allow the fresh
food compartment keep its ideal
storage temperature, sensor must
not be hindered by food.
Do not place hot foods in the
product.

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10
5
3
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12
16
21
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45 °
180°
(8) (13)
6
4
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Reversing the doors
Proceed in numerical order .

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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 refrigerator
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
refrigerator 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 refrigerators. However, due
to inappropriate food preserving
conditions and not cleaning the
inner surface of the refrigerator
as required can bring forth the
problem of odour. Pay attention to
following to avoid this problem:
• Keeping the refrigerator clean
is important. Food residuals,
stains, etc. can cause odour.
Therefore, clean the refrigerator
with carbonate dissolved in
water every 15 days.Never use
detergents or soap.
• Keep the food in closed
containers.Microorganisms
spreading out from uncovered
containers can cause
unpleasant odours.
• Never keep the food that have
expired best before dates and
spoiled in the refrigerator.
6.2 Protecting the
plastic surfaces
Do not put liquid oils or oil-
cooked meals in your refrigerator
in unsealed containers as they
damage the plastic surfaces of
the refrigerator. If oil is spilled or
smeared onto the plastic surfaces,
clean and rinse the relevant part
of the surface at once with warm
water.