Grundig GKN16715DX User manual

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REFRIGER ATOR
USER INSTRUCTIONS
GKN16715DX
FOR A GOOD REASON

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Contents
1. Importantinstructions for
sa fety 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 Pac kage information.............10
2. Your Refrigerator 11
3. Installation 12
3.1 Appropriate installation
location ..................................................12
3.2 Ins talling the plastic
wedges ...................................................13
3.3 Ele ctrical connection .........13
3.4 Illumination lamp .................13
3.5 Open door warning .............13
4. Pre paration 14
4.1 Things to be done for energy
sa ving......................................................14
4.2 Initial use ..................................15
5. Operating the product 16
5.1 Indicator panel .......................16
5.2 Freezing fresh food ..............17
6. Maintenance and cleaning 23
6.1 Avoiding bad odours..............23
6.2 Pro tectingthe plastic
surfaces ................................................. 23
7. Tro ubleshooting 24
5.3 Using the water dispenser.........20
5.4 Reversing the doors ................22

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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 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. Steamcould cause an electric shock or
the product to short circuit, as it may get into contact with the
electrical parts in the refrigerator.
•The product should never be used while thecompartment 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 suchas thedoor
anddrawer as a means of support or step. This will causethe
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
extensionsor surface coatings are punctured may cause skin
irritations and eye injuries.
•Do not cover or blockthe ventilation holes on the refrigerator
with any material.
•Place beverages with higher proofs tightly closed and
vertically.
•Do not use gaseous sprays near the product since there is the
risk of re or explosion!
•Flammable items or products that contain ammable gases
(e.g. spray) as well as the explosive materials should never be
kept in the appliance.
•Do notplace containers lled with liquidon top of theproduct.
Spilling water on anelectrical component may cause electric
shocks or risk of re.
•Do not store products (vaccines, heat-sensitive medicines,
scientic materials and etc.) that require a precise temperature
control inthe refrigerator.

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•If you will not operate the product for a long period of time,
unplugand unload the food init.
•If the product is equipped with blue light, donot look at the blue
lightwith 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 fallwhen the door is opened,
and cause injury or damage. Similar problems may occur in
case ofputting things on top of the product.
•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 coolingsystem and
piping during usage and transportation. This gas is ammable.
If the cooling system is damaged, keep the product away from
potential sources that can cause the system catch a re and
ventilate the room in whichthe unit is placed immediately.
CIf the product is equipped witha 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 re.

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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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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
11. Egg tray
12. Adjustable door shelves
13.
Water dispenser reservoir
14.
Shelter wire
10.
Adjustable front feet
8. Compartment for quickly freezing
6. Super Fresh Zone
5. Chiller
4. Chiller cover and glass
3. Adjustable shelves
2.
Fresh Food fan
15. Freezer fan
9. Compartments for frozen froods keeping
7. Ice traysupport & ice tray
1. Thermostat knob and
interior light
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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
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
foodstus.
•Do not puthot food ordrinks 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
withthe freezer compartment
drawers removed,except top
compartment ap 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 savingand preserve the
food quality.

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CThe ambient temperature
of the room where you
install the refrigerator
should at least be
-15°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.
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. Operating the product
5.1 Indicator panel
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 (0 to 5)
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.

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5.2 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 foodstu that you want to
freeze must be fresh and in
good quality.
•Foodstu must be divided
into portions according to the
family’s daily or meal based
consumption needs.
•The foodstu 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.
•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.

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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:
1. Put packages in the freezer
as quickly as possible 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 openthe freezer door. Even
if the power failure lasts up to
the “Temperature Increasing
Time” indicated in the
“Technical spe cations of your
refrigerator” section, frozen
food will not be a ected. 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 fodstu s when
purchased. If expiry date is
passed, do not consume.
•If frozen food is thawved, please
do not freeze again. Unthawed
foods must be consumed
or cooked immediately. It is
advised that such such foods are
cooked prior to freezing again if
required.
•It is advised that provided cold
packs are used as described
below.It improves storage and
freezing performance of your
freezer compartment.

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Recommendations for the
fresh food compartment
*optional
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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Using the water dispenser5.3
*optional
It is normal for the first few glasses of
water taken from the dispenser to be
warm.
If the water dispenser is not used for
a long period of time, dispose of first few
glasses of water to obtain fresh water.
1. Push in the lever of the water
dispenser with your glass. If you are
using a soft plastic cup, pushing the lever
with your hand will be easier.
2. After filling the cup up to the level you
want, release the lever.
Please note, how much water flows
from the dispenser depends on how far
you depress the lever. As the level of
water in your cup / glass rises, gently
reduce the amount of pressure on the
lever to avoid overflow.
If you slightly press the arm, the water
will drip; this is quite normal and not a
failure.
Filling the water dispenser's tank
Water tank filling reservoir is located
inside the door rack.
1. Open the cover of the tank.
2. Fill the tank with fresh drinking water.
3. Close the cover.
Do not fill the water tank with any
other liquid except for water such as fruit
juices, carbonated beverages or
alcoholic drinks which are not suitable to
use in the water dispenser. Water
dispenser will be irreparably damaged if
these kinds of liquids are used. Warranty
does not cover such usages.
Some chemical substances and
additives contained in these kinds of
drinks/liquids may damage the water
tank.
Use clean drinking water only.