Grundig GKNR16826XP User manual

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REFRIGERATOR
USER INSTRUCTIONS
GKNR16826XP

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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 .................9
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
wedges.........................................13
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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..........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.
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.

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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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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 Cooler/freezer
1. Indıcator Panel
2. Butter & Cheese sections
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
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 -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.

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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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5. Operating the product
5.1 Indicator panel
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.
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1.On/Off Indicator
When the fridge is off, ( ) symbol
is lit. All the other symbols are turned
off.
2. Quick fridge function
The button has two functions. To
activate or deactivate the quick
cool function, press it briefly. Quick
Cool indicator will turn off and the
product will return to its normal
settings. ( )
CUse the quick cooling
function when you want
to quickly cool the food
placed in the fridge
compartment. If you want
to cool large amounts of
fresh food, activate this
function before putting
the food into the product.
CIf you do not cancel it,
quick cooling will cancel
itself automatically
after 8 hours at the
most or when the fridge
compartment reaches to
the required temperature.
CIf you press the
quick cooling button
repeatedly with short
intervals, the electronic
circuit protection will
be activated and the
compressor will not start
up immediately.
CThis function is not
recalled when power
restores after a power
failure.
3. Fridge compartment
temperature setting button
Press this button to set the
temperature of the fridge
compartment to 8, 7,6, 5,4,3, 2, 8...
respectively. Press this button to set
the fridge compartment temperature
to the desired value. ( )
4. Freezer compartment
temperature setting button
Press this button to set the
temperature of the freezer
compartment to -18,-19,-20,-21,
-22, -23,-24, -18... respectively.

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Press this button to set the freezer
compartment temperature to the
desired value.( )
5. Quick freeze function button/
icematic on-off button
Press this button to activate or
deactivate the quick freeze function.
When you activate the function, the
freezer compartment will be cooled
to a temperature lower than the set
value. ( )
To turn on or off the icematic, press
and hold it for 3 seconds.
CUse the quick freeze
function when you want
to quickly freeze the
food placed in freezer
compartment. If you want
to freeze large amounts
of fresh food, activate this
function before putting
the food into the product.
CIf you do not cancel it,
Quick Freeze will cancel
itself automatically after 4
hours at the most or when
the fridge compartment
reaches to the required
temperature.
CThis function is not
recalled when power
restores after a power
failure.
6. Alarm off warning
In case of power failure/high
temperature alarm, after checking
the food located in the freezer
compartment press the alarm off
button ( ) to clear the warning.
7. Eco fuzzy
Press and hold the eco fuzzy button
for 1 seconds to activate the eco
fuzzy function. The freezer will start
to operate in the most economic
mode at least 6 hours later and the
economic usage indicator will be
on. (ECO3") Press and hold the eco
fuzzy function button for 3 seconds to
disable the eco fuzzy function.
This indicator will be on after 6
hours when eco fuzzy is activated.
8.Icematic off indicator
Indicates whether the icematic
is on or off. If ( ) is lit, it means
the icematic is off. To operate the
icematic again, press and hold the
On-Off button for 3 seconds.
CWater flow from water
tank will stop when this
function is selected.
However, ice made
previously can be taken
from the icematic.
9.Vacation Function
In order to activate vacation
function, press the this button ( )
for 3 seconds, and the vacation mode
indicator ( ) will be activated. When
the vacation function is activated,
“- -” is displayed on the fridge
compartment temperature indicator
and no active cooling is performed
in the fridge compartment. It is
not suitable to keep the food in the
fridge compartment in this function.
Other compartments will continue
to be cooled according to their set
temperatures.
To cancel this function press
Vacation function button again.

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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
possible.
• Placing warm food into the
freezer compartment causes
the cooling system to operate
continuously until the food is
frozen solid.
• It is recommended that you
place foodstuffs on top shelf of
freezer for initial freezing.
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Freezer
Compartment
Setting
Fridge
Compartment
Setting
Explanations
-20°C 4°C This is the normal recommended
setting.
-21, -22 or -23,-
24°C 4°C These settings are recommended based on use conditions.
Quick Freeze 4°C
Use when you wish to freeze
your food in a short time. Your
refrigerator will return to its
previous mode when the process
is over.
-18°C or colder 2°C
Use these settings if you think that
your fridge compartment is not
cold enough because of the hot
ambient conditions or frequent
opening and closing of the door.
-18°C or colder Quick Fridge
Use this function when you
place too much into the fridge
compartment or when you need
to cool your food quickly. It is
recommended that you activate
Quick Fridge function 4-8 hours
before placing the food.
5.4 Recommendations for
preserving the frozen food
• Frozen food that you have
purchased should be stored in
accordance with the frozen food
manufacturer's instructions for
a
( 4 star) frozen food storage
compartment.
• Note the following to ensure
that the high quality achieved by
the frozen food manufacturer
and the food retailer is
maintained:
1. Put packets in the freezer
as quickly as possible after
purchase.
2. Make sure that contents of
the package are labelled
and dated.
3. Check whether the "Use
By" and "Best Before" da-
tes on the packaging are
exceed or not.

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5.5 Placing the food
Freezer
compartment
shelves
Various frozen
food such as
meat, fish,
ice cream,
vegetables and
etc.
Egg holder Egg
Fridge
compartment
shelves
Food in pans,
covered plates
and closed
containers
Fridge
compartment
door shelves
Small and
packaged food
or beverage
(such as milk,
fruit juice, beer
and etc.)
Crisper Vegetables and
fruits
Fresh zone
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 cooler/freezer in order to keep
them in good quality.
It is possible to preserve 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).
CDivided the food into
portions according to
your family’s daily or
meal based consumption
needs.
CPack the food in an
airtight manner to prevent
them from drying even if
they are going to be stored
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,
odour, oils and acids.
Foods to be frozen should not be
allowed to come in contact with the
previously frozen items to prevent
them from getting thawed partially.
CFrozen 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.