Grundig GKNG 26840 User manual

GKNG 26840
Refrigerator
User Manual
EN /
58 6554 0000

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Contents
1. Safety and environment
instructions 5
1.1. General safety .....................5
1.1.1 HC warning..........................7
1.1.2 For models with water
dispenser .......................................7
1.2. Intended use........................7
1.3. Child safety..........................7
1.4. Compliance with WEEE
Directive and Disposing of the Waste
Product ..........................................8
1.5. Compliance with RoHS
Directive.........................................8
1.6. Package information...........8
2. Your Cooler/freezer 9
3. Installation 10
3.1 Appropriate installation
location ........................................10
3.3 Electrical connection ........11
Attaching the plastic wedges......11
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. .Thermostat setting button15
5.2. Defrost...............................16
5.3. Freezing fresh food ...........16
5.4. Recommendations for
preservation of frozen food .........17
5.5. Placing the food ................17
5.6. Deep-freeze information ..17
5.7 Changing the door opening
direction.......................................18
5.8 Open door warning ...........18
5.9 Recommendations for
freshfood compartment ..............19
5.10 The dairy (cold storage) bin 19
5.11 Moisture controlled
vegetable bin................................19
6. Maintenance and cleaning 20
6.1 Avoiding bad odours..........20
6.2 Protecting the plastic
surfaces ......................................21
7. Troubleshooting 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.
A
Warning 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
A
WARNING:
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
defrosting process,
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.
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.

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• 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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• 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 authorised 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
authorised service for
replacing or in case of any
problem.
• 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
explode.
• 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.
• 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.

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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.
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.
1.3. Child safety
• Keep packaging materials
out of children’s reach.
• Do not allow the children to
play with the product.

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• 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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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. Adjustable door shelves
2. Indıcator Panel
3. Egg tray
4. Bottle shelf
5. Adjustable front feet
6. Freezer compartment
7. Freezer fan
8. Crisper
9. The dairy (cold storage) bin
10. Chiller cover and glass
11. Adjustable shelves
12. Wine cellar
13. Fan
* 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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If two coolers are to be
installed side by side,
there should be at least
4 cm distance between
them.
• If the product will be placed in
an alcove, remember to leave at
least 5 cm clearance between
the product and the ceiling,
rear wall and the side walls.
Check if the rear wall clearance
protection component is present
at its location (if provided with
the product). If the component
is not available, or if it is lost
or fallen, position the product
so that at least 5 cm clearance
shall be left between the rear
surface of the product and the
wall of the room. The clearance
at the rear is important for
efficient operation of the
product.
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!
Attaching the plastic wedges
Use the plastic wedges in the
provided with the product to
provide sufficient space for air
circulation between the product
and the wall.
1. To attach the wedges,
remove the screws on the
product and use the screws
provided with the wedges.
2. Attach 2 plastic wedges
on the ventilation cover as
shown in the figure.

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Hot Surface Warning!
Side walls of your product
is equipped with refrigerant
pipes to improve the cooling
system. Refrigerant with
high temperatures may
flow through these areas,
resulting in hot surfaces
on the side walls. This is
normal and does not need
any servicing. Please pay
attention while touching
these areas.
3.4 Illumination lamp
To change the Bulb/LED used for
illumination of your refrigerator,
call your AuthorisedService.
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.The lamps used
in this appliance have to withstand
extreme physical conditions such
as temperatures below -20 °C.
(only chest and upright freezer)

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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. 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.
• Do not block the freezer fan grill
by placing foods in front.
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.
CSuch loading will
result in higher energy
consumption and
worsen freezer storage
performance of your
appliance.

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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.
5. Operating the product
5Using your
refrigerator
The operating temperature is
regulated by the temperature
control.
WC
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1=Lowest cooling setting
(Warmest setting).
4=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.
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.
5.1. .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 32°C, turn the
thermostat button to maximum
position.

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• If the ambient temperature
is lower than 25°C, turn the
thermostat button to minimum
position.
5.2. Defrost
Fridge compartment
Fridge compartment performs
full-automatic defrosting. Water
drops and a frosting up to 7-8 mm
can occur on the inner rear wall
of the fridge compartment while
your refrigerator cools down.
Such formation is normal as a
result of the cooling system. The
frost formation is defrosted by
performing automatic defrosting
with certain intervals thanks to the
automatic defrosting system of
the rear wall. User is not required
to scrape the frost or remove the
water drops.
Water resulting from the defrosting
passes from the water collection
groove and flows into the
evaporator through the drain pipe
and evaporates here by itself.
Deep freezer compartment does
not perform automatic defrosting
in order to prevent decaying of the
frozen food.
The freezer compartment defrosts
automatically.
Check regularly to see if the drain
pipe is clogged or not and clear
it with the stick in the hole when
necessary.
5.3. 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.
• Please observe the following
instructions to obtain the best
results.
1. 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 possible.
2. Placing warm food into the
freezer compartment cau-
ses the cooling system to
operate continuously until
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3. Take special care not to
mix already frozen food and
fresh food.
5.4. Recommendations for
preservation of frozen food
• Prepacked commercially
frozen food should be stored in
accordance with the frozen food
manufacturer's instructions
for a ( 4 star) frozen food
storage compartment.
• To ensure that the high
quality achieved by the frozen
food manufacturer and the
food retailer is maintained,
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.
Defrosting
The freezer compartment defrosts
automatically.
5.5. Placing the food
Freezer
compartment
shelves
Various frozen
food such as
meat, fish,
ice cream,
vegetables and
etc.
Egg tray Egg
Fridge
compartment
shelves
Food in pans,
covered plates
and closed
containers
Fridge
compartment
door shelves
Small and
packaged food
or drinks (such
as milk, fruit
juice and beer)
Crisper Vegetables and
fruits
Freshzone
compartment
Delicatessen
products
(cheese, butter,
salami and
etc.)
5.6. Deep-freeze information
Food must be frozen as rapidly as
possible when they are put in a
refrigerator in order to keep them
in good quality.
It is possible to keep the food for
a long time only at -18°C or lower
temperatures.
You can keep the freshness of
food for many months (at -18°C or
lower temperatures in the deep
freeze).

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WARNING! A
Foodstuff must be divided into
portions according to the family’s
daily or meal based consumption
needs.
• 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 necessary for
packaging:
• Cold resistant adhesive tape
• Self adhesive label
• Rubber rings
• Pen
Materials to be used for packaging
the foodstuff must be tear-proof
and resistant to cold, humidity,
odor, oils and acids.
Foodstuff to be frozen should not
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.
5.7 Changing the door
opening direction
Door opening direction of your
cooler/freezer can be changed
according to the place you are
using it. If this is necessary, please
call .
5.8 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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5.9 Recommendations for
freshfood compartment
* OPTIONAL
• In case of multiple options
are present glass shelves
must be placed so that the air
outlets at the backwall are not
blocked, prefably air outlets are
remaining below the glass shelf.
• This combination may help
impoving air distribution and
energy efficiency.
5.11 Moisture controlled
vegetable bin
*optional
With moisture control feature,
moisture rates of vegetables and
fruits are kept under control and
ensures a longer freshness period
for foods.
It is recommended to store leafed
vegetables such as lettuce and
spinach and similar vegetables
prone to moisture loss not on their
roots but in horizontal position
into the vegetable bin as much as
possible.
When placing the vegetables, place
heavy and hard vegetables at the
bottom and light and soft ones on
the top, taking into account the
specific weights of vegetables.
Do not leave vegetables in the
vegetable bin in plastic bags.
Leaving them in plastic bags
causes vegetables to rot in a short
time. In situations where contact
with other vegetables is not
preferred, use packaging materials
such as paper that has a certain
porosity in terms of hygiene.
Do not put fruits that have a
high ethylene gas production
such as pear, apricot, peach and
particularly apple in the same
vegetable bin with other vegetables
and fruits. The ethylene gas
coming out of these fruits might
cause other vegetables and fruits
to mature faster and rot in a
shorter period of time.
5.10 The dairy (cold
storage) bin
Provides lower temperature
within the refrigerator
compartment. Use this bin to
store delicatessen (salami,
sausages, dairy products and
etc. ) that requires lower storage
temperature or meat, chicken
or fish products for immediate
consumption. Do not store
fruits and vegetables inside this
bin.
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6. Maintenance and cleaning
Cleaning your fridge at regular in-
tervals will extend the service life
of the product.
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.
• For non-No Frost products,
water drops and frosting up to a
fingerbreadth occur on the rear
wall of the Fridge compartment.
Do not clean it; never apply oil
or similar agents on it.
• Only use slightly damp
microfiber cloths to clean the
outer surface of the product.
Sponges and other types of
cleaning cloths may scratch the
surface
• Dissolve one teaspoon of bi-
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 bi-carbonate dissolved in
water every few months. 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
passed best before dates and
spoiled in the refrigerator.