Grundig GQN21355XN User manual

GQN21355XN
EN/DE
58 44050000/AG- 1/2-EN-DE
Refrigerator
User Manual
Kühlschrank
Bedienungsanleitung

Contents
1. Safety and environment
instructions 2
2. Your Freezer 6
2. Your Freezer 7
3. Installation 8
3.1 Right place for installation .....8
3.2 Attaching the plastic wedges .8
3.3 Electrical connection ..........9
3.4 *Adjusting the stands ...........10
3.5 Water connection .............. 11
3.5.1 Before Installation .............11
3.6 Connecting the water hose
to the refrigerator .......................11
3.7 Connecting the water line to
the water supply .........................12
4 Preparation 13
4.1 Things to be done for saving
energy .........................................13
4.2 Recommendations about the
fresh food compartment ............14
4.3 Initial use ...........................14
5. Operating the product 16
5.1 Indicator panel ..................16
5.2 Indicator panel ..................22
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 Crisper ..................................27
5.9 Humidity-controlled crisper .28
(FreSHelf) ....................................28
5.10 Egg tray ...............................28
5.11 Movable Middle Section .....28
5.12 Cool Control Storage
Compartment ...........................29
5.13 Blue light/ Vitamin Care
Technology ..................................29
5.14 Odour filter .........................29
5.15 Wine cellar compartment ..30
5.16Use of internal water
dispenser and water dispenser at
the door .......................................32
5.17 Dispensing Water ...............32
5.18 For using water dispenser .33
5.19Icematic ...............................34
5.20 Icematic and ice storage
container (in some models) .......34
6 Maintenance and cleaning 35
6.1 Avoiding bad odours .............35
6.2 Protecting the plastic
surfaces .....................................35
7. Troubleshooting 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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SUPPLIER’S NAME MODEL IDENTIFIER (*)
INFORMATION
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.The model information as stored in the product data base
can be reached by entering following website and searching
for your model identifier (*) found on energy label.
https://eprel.ec.europa.eu/

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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 (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.
• 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
the 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 symbol indicates that
this product shall not be
disposed with other
household wastes at the
end of its service life. Used
device must be returned to offical
collection point for recycling of
electrical and electronic devices.
To find these collection systems
please contact to your local
authorities or retailer where the
product was puchased. Each
household performs important role
in recovering and recycling of old
appliance. Appropriate disposal of
used appliance helps prevent
potential negative consequences
for the environment and human
health.
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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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
12. Water tank
*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 crisper
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
12. Water tank
*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 toget-
her with the wedges.
2. Insert the 2 plastic wedges
onto the rear ventilation cover
as illustrated in the figure.
• Your product requires
adequate air circulation to
function efficiently. 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.
• 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

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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.
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.

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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 *Adjusting the stands
If the product is not in balanced position,
adjust the front adjustable stands by rotating
right or left.
*If your product does not have a wine
compartment or is not a glass door, your
product does not have adjustable stands,
the product has fixed stands.
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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3.5 Water connection
Depending on the model of the
refrigerator, you can connect it
either to a demijohn or water
mains. First you must connect the
water hose to the refrigerator.
CIn cases where a
demijohn is used, a
separate pump must also
be used.
AWARNING: Refrigerator
and the pump, if any,
must be unplugged
during connection.
C
Following parts may not
be supplied with your
product since they are not
required when using a
demijohn.
Check that following part have been
delivered together with the product:
External water filter. (If there is
a demijohn connection; it is not
necessary to use a water filter.)
3.5.1 Before Installation
Make sure that you have everything
necessary to ensure proper installation
before proceeding, including:
Your product comes with an internal
water filter for use inside the
fridge. Part number of the filter is
4918450200 and you can use this part
number when ordering replacement
filters.
3.6 Connecting the water
hose to the refrigerator
1. Slip the union (B) onto
the water hose (A).
2. Push the water hose
downwards rmly to slip it onto
the water inlet valve (C).
3. Tighten the union (C) by
hand to secure it onto the water
inlet valve.

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CNormally, you are not
required to tighten
the union with a tool.
However, you can use
a spanner or pliers to
tighten the union if there
is a leakage.
3.7 Connecting the water
line to the water supply
Connect the water line to a
water supply valve. If a valve is
not present or you are not sure,
consult a qualified plumber.
-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
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Connecting your refrigerator
to systems that save energy
is dangerous as they may
cause damage on the
product.
• For a freestanding appliance;
‘this refrigerating appliance is
not intended to be used as a
built-in appliance’ .
• 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.
• 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.
• 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
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• Thawing the frozen foods in
the fridge compartment both
saves energy and reserves
the quality of the foods.
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.
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.
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.
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.
4.2 Recommendations
about the fresh food
compartment
• Make sure that the food does
not touch the temperature
sensor in fresh food

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• 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.
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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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.

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6. Filter reset icon
This icon turns on when the filter
needs to be reset.
7. Temperature change cabin icon
Indicates the cabin whose
temperature is to be changed. When
the temperature change cabin icon
starts flashing, it is understood that
the relevant cabin has been selected.
8. Joker freezer icon
Hover over the Joker freezer icon
using the FN button; the icon will start
to flash. When you press the OK key,
joker cabin freezer icon turn on and
operates as a freezer.
9. Freezer compartment
temperature indicator
Temperature of the fridge
compartment is shown; it can be set
to -18, -19, -20, -21, -22, -23, -24.
10. Quick freeze function indicator
It turns on when the quick freeze
function is activated.
11. Fahrenheit indicator
It is a Fahrenheit indicator. When the
Fahrenheit indication is activated, the
temperature set values are shown
in Fahrenheit and the relevant icon
turns on.
12. Quick freeze function 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.
1. Quick cooling function indicator
It turns on when the quick fridge
function is activated.
2. Fridge compartment
temperature indicator
Temperature of the fridge
compartment is shown; it can be
set to 8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1.
3. Fahrenheit indicator
It is a Fahrenheit indicator. When the
Fahrenheit indication is activated, the
temperature set values are shown in
Fahrenheit and the relevant icon turns
on.
4. Key lock
Press key lock button simultaneously
for 3 seconds. Key lock symbol
will light up and key lock mode will
be activated. Buttons will not function
if the Key lock mode is active. Press
key lock button simultaneously for 3
seconds again. Key lock symbol will
turn off and the key lock mode will be
exited.
Press the key lock button if you
want to prevent changing of
the temperature setting of the
refrigerator.
5. Power failure/High temperature / error
warning
This indicator illuminates during
power failure, high temperature
failures and error warnings. During
long-term power failures, the highest
temperature value that the freezer
compartment reaches will blink on the
digital display. After checking the food
located in the freezer compartment,
press the alarm off button to clear the
warning.
Please refer to "solutions
recommended for troubleshooting"
section on your manual if you observe
that this indicator is illuminated.