Grundig GQN1232FX User manual

GQN1232FX
EN/
58 0792 0000/AD
Refrigerator
User Manual

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Contents
1. Safety and environment
instructions 5
2. Your Freezer 9
3. Installation 10
3.1 Right place for installation...10
3.2 Attaching the plastic wedges10
3.3 Adjusting the stands.............10
3.4 Power connection.................11
3.5 Water connection .................11
3.6 Connecting water hose to the
product........................................12
3.7 Connecting to water mains ..12
3.8. For products using water
carboy .........................................13
3.9 Water filter............................14
3.9.1.Fixing external filter on the
wall (Optional).............................14
3.9.2.Internal filter......................16
4. Preparation 18
4.1 What to do for energy
saving..........................................18
4.2 First Use................................18
5. Operating the product 20
5.1 Indicator panel......................20
Indicator panel............................22
5.2 Zero degree compartment ... 28
5.3 Vegetable bin .....................28
5.4 Blue light...............................28
5.5 Description and cleaning of
odour filter..................................28
5.6 Telescopic drawer ................29
5.7 Ionizer ..................................29
5.8 Ice container ........................29
5.9 Movable middle section .......30
5.10 Ice box .................................31
5.11 Ice maker ............................31
5.12Humidity controlled crisper 31
5.13 Freezing fresh food.............32
5.14 Deep freezer details ...........32
5.15 Placing the food..................33
5.16 Door open alert ..................34
5.17 Interior light........................34
6. Maintenance and cleaning 35
6.1 Avoiding bad odours..........35
6.2 Protecting the plastic
surfaces .....................................35
7Troubleshooting 36

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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
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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.
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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 (620
kPa). If your water pressure
exceeds 80 psi (550 kPa), 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.

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• 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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2. Your Freezer
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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.
A- Cooler compartment
B- Freezer compartment
1. Butter-cheese shelf
2. Cooler compartment shelves
3. Shelter wire
4. Frozen food storing compart-
ments
5. Vegetable bins
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B
6. Breakfast compartment
7. Odour filter
8. Adjustable glass shelves
9. Fan
*Optional

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3. Installation
3.1 Right place for installation
Contact the Authorized Service for
the product's installation. To ready
the product for installation, see the
information in the user guide and
make sure the electric and water
utilities are as required. If not,
call an electrician and plumber to
arrange the utilities as necessary.
B
WARNING: The
manufacturer assumes
no responsibility for
any damage caused by
the work carried out by
unauthorized persons.
B
WARNING: The
product’s power cable
must be unplugged
during installation.
Failure to do so may
result in death or
serious injuries!
A
WARNING: If the door
span is too narrow
for the product to
pass, remove the door
and turn the product
sideways; if this does
not work, contact the
authorized service.
3.2 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 shown as j in
the figure.
3.3 Adjusting the stands
If the product is not in balanced
position, adjust the front adjustable
stands by rotating right or left.

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• Connect the refrigerator to
an earthed socket with 220-
240V/50 Hz voltage. The plug
must comprise a 10-16A fuse.
• Do not use multi-group plug
with or without extension cable
between the wall socket and the
refrigerator.
3.5 Water connection
(Optional)
AWARNING: Unplug the
product and the water
pump (if available)
during connection.
The product’s water mains, filter
and carboy connections must be
rendered by authorizer service.
The product can be connected to
a carboy or directly to the water
mains, depending on the model. To
establish the connection, the water
hose must first be connected to the
product.
Check to see the following parts
are supplied with your product’s
model:
3.4 Power connection
AWARNING: Do not
use extension or multi
sockets in power
connection.
BWARNING: Damaged
power cable must be
replaced by Authorized
Service.
C
When placing two
coolers in adjacent
position, leave at least
4 cm distance between
the two units.
• Our firm will not assume
responsibility for any damages
due to usage without earthing
and power connection in
compliance with national
regulations.
• The power cable plug must
be easily accessible after
installation.
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1. Connector (1 piece): Used to
attach the water hose to the
rear of the product.
2. Hose clip (3 pieces): Used to fix
the water hose on the wall.
3. Water hose (1 piece, 5 meter
diameter 1/4 inches): Used for
the water connection.
4. Faucet adapter (1 piece):
Comprises a porous filter, used
for connection to the cold water
mains.
5. Water filter (1 piece *Optional):
Used to connect the mains
water to the product. Water
filter is not required if carboy
connection is available.
3.6 Connecting water hose
to the product
To connect the water hose to the
product, follow the instructions
below.
1. Remove the connector on the
hose nozzle adaptor in the back
of the product and run the hose
through the connector.
2. Push the water hose down
tightly and connect to the hose
nozzle adaptor.
4. Connect the other end of the
hose to the water mains (See
Section 3.7) or, to use carboy,
to the water pump (See Section
3.8).
3.7 Connecting to water mains
(Optional)
To use the product by connecting
to the cold water mains, a standard
1/2” valve connector must be
installed to the cold water mains
in your home. If the connector is
not available or if you are unsure,
consult a qualified plumber.
3. Tighten the connector manually
to fix on the hose nozzle
adaptor. You may also tighten
the connector using a pipe
wrench or pliers.

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1. Detach the connector (1) from
the faucet adaptor (2).
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2. Connect the faucet adaptor to
the water mains valve.
4. Attach the connector into the
faucet adaptor and tighten by
hand / tool.
5. To avoid damaging, shifting
or accidentally disconnecting
the hose, use the clips
provided to fix the water hose
appropriately.
AWARNING: After turning
the faucet on, make sure
there is no water leak on
either end of the water
hose. In case of leakage,
turn the valve off and
tighten all connections
using a pipe wrench or
pliers.
3.8. For products using
water carboy
(Optional)
To use a carboy for the product’s
water connection, the water pump
recommended by the authorized
service must be used.
3. Attach the connector around
the water hose.

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1. Connect one end of the water
hose provided with the pump to
the product (see 3.6) and follow
the instructions below.
2. Connect the other end of the
water hose to the water pump
by pushing the hose into the
pump’s hose inlet.
3. Place and fasten the pump
hose inside the carboy.
4. Once the connection is
established, plug in and start
the water pump.
CPlease wait 2-3
minutes after starting
the pump to achieve
the desired efficiency.
CSee also the pump’s
user guide for water
connection.
CWhen using carboy,
water filter is not
required.
3.9 Water filter
(Optional)
The product may have internal or
external filter, depending on the
model. To attach the water filter,
follow the instructions below.
3.9.1.Fixing external filter
on the wall (Optional)
AWARNING: Do not fix the
filter on the product.
Check to see the following parts
are supplied with your product’s
model:
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6

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1. Connector (1 piece): Used to
attach the water hose to the
rear of the product.
2. Faucet adapter (1 piece): Used
for connection to the cold water
mains.
3. Porous filter (1 piece)
4. Hose clip (3 pieces): Used to fix
the water hose on the wall.
5. Filter connecting apparatus (2
pieces): Used to fix the filter on
the wall.
6. Water filter (1 piece): Used
to connect the product to the
water mains. Water filter is not
necessary when using carboy
connection.
1. Connect the faucet adaptor to
the water mains valve.
2. Determine the location to
fix the external filter. Fix the
filter’s connecting apparatus (5)
on the wall.
3. Attach the filter in upright
position on the filter connecting
apparatus, as indicated on the
label. (6)
4. Attach the water hose
extending from the top of the
filter to the product’s water
connection adaptor, (see 3.6.)
After the connection is established,
it should look like the figure below.

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3.9.2.Internal filter
The internal filter provided with
the product is not installed
upon delivery; please follow the
instructions below to install the
filter.
Water line:
Carboy line:
1. “Ice Off”indicator must be
active while installing the filter.
Switch the ON-OFF indicator
using the “Ice” button on the
screen.
2. Remove the vegetable bin (a) to
access the water filter.
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3. Remove the water filter by-
pass cover by pulling.
CA few drops of water
may flow out after
removing the cover;
this is normal.
4. Place the water filter cover into
the mechanism and push to
lock in place.
5. Push the “Ice” button on the
screen again to cancel the “Ice
Off” mode.
CThe water filter will clear
certain foreign particles in
the water. It will not clear
the microorganisms in
the water.
CSee section 5.2 for
activating the filter
replacing period.

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4. Preparation
4.1 What to do for
energy saving
A
Connecting the product
to electric energy saving
systems is risky as it may
cause damage on the
product.
• Do not keep the refrigerator
doors open for long periods.
• Do not place hot food or
beverages into the refrigerator.
• Do not overfill the refrigerator;
blocking the internal air flow
will reduce cooling capacity.
• The energy consumption value
specified for the refrigerator
was measured with the freezer
compartment’s upper shelf
removed, other shelves and
the lowest drawers in place
and under maximum load. The
top glass shelf can be used,
depending on the shape and
size of food to be frozen.
• Depending on the product’s
features; defrosting frozen foods
in the cooler compartment
will ensure energy saving and
preserve food quality.
• Since hot and humid air will
not directly penetrate into your
product when the doors are
not opened, your product will
optimize itself in conditions
sufficient to protect your food.
Functions and components
such as compressor, fan, heater,
defrost, lighting, display and
so on will operate according
to the needs to consume
minimum energy under these
circumstances.
• 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.
• Make sure the foods are not
in contact with the cooler
compartment temperature
sensor described below.
4.2 First Use
Before using your refrigerator,
make sure the necessary
preparations are made in line with
the instructions in “Safety and
environment instructions” and
“Installation” sections.

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• Keep the product running with
no food inside for 6 and do not
open the door, unless absolutely
necessary.
CA sound will be heard
when the compressor is
engaged. It is normal to
hear sound even when the
compressor is inactive,
due to the compressed
liquids and gasses in the
cooling system.
CIt is normal for the front
edges of the refrigerator
to be warm. These areas
are designed to warm
up in order to prevent
condensation.
CIn some models, the
instrument panel
automatically turns off 5
minutes after the door has
closed. It will be reactivated
when the door has opened
or pressed on any key.

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5. Operating the product
5.1 Indicator panel
Indicator panels may vary depending on the model of your product.
Audial and visual functions of the indicator panel will assist in using the
refrigerator.
1. Cooler compartment indicator
2. Error status indicator
3. Temperature indicator
4. Vacation function button
5. Temperature adjustment but-
ton
6. Compartment selection but-
ton
7. Freezer compartment indica-
tor
8. Economy mode indicator
9. Vacation function indicator
*optional
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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