Grundig GQN21220X User manual

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REFRIGERATOR
USER INSTRUCTIONS
GQN21220X
GQN21225X
GN1416231ZX
GN1416221ZX
GQN21225GB
GWN21210X

Contents
1. Safety and environment
instructions 2
2. Your Freezer 9
2. Your Freezer 10
3. Installation 11
3.1 Right place for installation...11
3.2 Attaching the plastic wedges11
3.3 Electrical connection ........11
3.4 Adjusting the stands.............13
4 Preparation 14
4.1 Things to be done for saving
energy .........................................14
4.2 Recommendations about the
fresh food compartment ............15
4.3 Initial use...........................15
5. Operating the product 17
5.1 Indicator panel ..................17
5.2 Indicator panel ..................23
5.3 Freezing fresh food...............25
5.4 Recommendations for
preserving the frozen food.........26
5.5 Deep-freeze information......26
5.6 Placing the food....................27
5.7 Door open warning...............27
5.8 Chiller compartment............27
5.9 Crisper ..................................27
5.10 Humidity-controlled
crisper.........................................28
(FreSHelf)....................................28
5.11 Egg tray...............................28
5.12 Movable Middle Section .....28
5.13 Cool Control Storage
Compartment ...........................29
5.14 Blue light.............................29
5.15 Odour filter..........................29
5.16 Cooler/Wine Zone...............30
5.17 Using internal water
dispenser....................................31
5.18 Dispensing Water ...............31
5.19 For using water dispenser .32
6. Maintenance and cleaning 33
6.1 Avoiding bad odours..........33
6.2 Protecting the plastic
surfaces .....................................33
7 Troubleshooting 34

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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
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
defrostingprocess,
other than those
recommended by
the manufacturer.
AWARNING:
Do not damage the
refrigerant circuit.

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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.

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• Unplug the product when not in use.
• Do not touch the plug with wet hands! Do not pull
the cable to plug off, always hold the plug.
• Do not plug in the refrigerator if the socket is loose.
• Unplug the product during installation,
maintenance, cleaning and repair.
• If the product will not be used for a while, unplug
the product and remove any food inside.
• Do not use the product when the compartment with
circuit cards located on the upper back part of the
product (electrical card box cover) (1) is open.
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• Do not use steam or steamed cleaning materials
for cleaning the refrigerator and melting the ice
inside. Steam may contact the electrified areas and
cause short circuit or electric shock!
• Do not wash the product by spraying or pouring
water on it! Danger of electric shock!
• In case of malfunction, do not use the product, as
it may cause electric shock. Contact the authorized
service before doing anything.
• Plug the product into an earthed socket. Earthing
must be done by a qualified electrician.

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• If the product has LED type lighting, contact the
authorized 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 burst out!
• Place liquids in upright position after tightly closing
the lid.
• Do not spray flammable substances near the
product, as it may burn or explode.
• Do not keep flammable materials and products
with flammable gas (sprays, etc.) in the
refrigerator.
• 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.
C
The 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.

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• 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.
• 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).