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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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).

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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
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.
1. Control and indicator panel
2. Butter & Cheese section
3. 70 mm moving door shelf
4. Fridge compartment glass
shelf
5. Fridge compartment cris-
per
6. Gallon door shelf
7. Chiller compartment
8. Icebox drawer
9. Multizone compartment glass
shelf/cooler
10. Freezer compartment dra-
wers
11. Multizone Compartment’s
drawer
*Optional
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2. Your Freezer
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.
1. Control and indicator panel
2. Butter & Cheese section
3. 70 mm moving door shelf
4. Fridge compartment glass
shelf
5. Fridge compartment cris-
per
6. Gallon door shelf
7. Chiller compartment
8. Icebox drawer
9. Multizone compartment glass
shelf/cooler
10. Freezer compartment dra-
wers
11. Multizone Compartment’s
drawer
*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
Plastic wedges are used to create
the distance for the air circulation
between the product and the rear
wall.
1. To install the wedges, remove
the screws on the product and
use the screws supplied to-
gether with the wedges.
2. Insert the 2 plastic wedges
onto the rear ventilation cover
as illustrated in the figure.
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.

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• 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!
To adjust the doors vertically,
Loosen the fixing nut located at the
bottom.
Rotate the adjusting nut according to
the position of the door (clockwise/
counter-clockwise).
Tighten the fixing nut in order to fix
the position.
To adjust the doors horizontally,
Loosen the fixing nut located at the
top.
Rotate the side adjusting nut
according to the position of the door
(clockwise/counter-clockwise).
Tighten the fixing nut which is at the
top in order to fix the position.
adjusting nut
fixing nut
fixing nut
adjusting nut

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3.4 Adjusting the stands
Iftheproductisnotinbalancedposition,
adjustthefrontadjustablestandsbyrotating
rightorleft.
-Upper hinge group is fixed with 3
screws.
-The hinge cover is attached after the
sockets are installed.
- Then the hinge cover is fixed with two
screws.

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4 Preparation
4.1 Things to be done
for saving energy
A
Connecting your refrigerator
to systems that save energy
is dangerous as they may
cause damage on the
product.
• Do not leave the doors of your
refrigerator open for a long
time.
• Do not put hot food or drinks
in your refrigerator.
• Do not overload the
refrigerator. Cooling capacity
will fall when the air
circulation in the refrigerator
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 units and stoves and
at least 5 cm away from
electrical ovens.
• Pay attention to store your
food in refrigerator in closed
containers.
• To be able store maximum
food in the freezer
compartment of your
refrigerator, the upper
drawer has to be removed
and placed on top of glass
shelf. Power consumption
stated for your refrigerator
has been determined after
removing the icematic and
the upper drawers as to
allow maximum loading. It
is strongly recommended to
use the lower drawers in the
freezer and the multizone
compartment while loading.
• Airflow should not be blocked
by placing foods in front of
the freezer and the multizone
compartment fans. Foods
should be loaded by leaving
minimum 5 cm space in front
of the protective fan grid.
• Thawing the frozen foods in
the fridge compartment both
saves energy and reserves
the quality of the foods.
CTemperature of the room
where your refrigerator
is located should at least
be 10ºC /50°F. Operating
your refrigerator under
cooler conditions is not
recommended with regard
to its efficiency.

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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.
4.3 Initial use
Before using the product, make
sure that all preparations have
been made in accordance with
the instructions given in the
“Important instructions regarding
safety and environment” and
“Installation” chapters.
• Clean the interior of the
refrigerator as recommended
in the “Maintenance and
cleaning” section. Before you
start the refrigerator, make
sure that the interior is dry.
• Plug the refrigerator in a
grounded socket. The interior
illumination is lit when the
door of the refrigerator is
opened.
• Operate the refrigerator for
6 hours without placing any
food in it and do not open its
door unless it is necessary.
4.2 Recommendations
about the fresh food
compartment
• Make sure that the food does
not touch the temperature
sensor in fresh food
compartment. To allow the
fresh food compartment
to keep its ideal storage
temperature, the sensor
must not be hindered by food.
• Do not place hot foods or
beverages inside the product.

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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
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.
Select
Quick FreezeQuick Cool
FN
OK
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Select
Quick FreezeQuick Cool
FN
OK
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5.1 Indicator panel
Touch-control indicator panel allows you to set the temperature and
control the other functions related to the product without opening the
door of the refrigerator. Just press the relevant buttons for function
settings.