Grundig GQN213FTX User manual

GQN213FTX-GQN213FTZ-GQN34220PZ
EN /
58 5061 0000/AE
Refrigerator
User manual

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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 the WEEE
Directive and Disposing of the
Waste Product: ..........................10
1.5 Compliance with RoHS
Directive......................................10
1.6 Package information ............10
2 Your Refrigerator 11
3.1 Appropriate location for
installation..................................13
3.2 Installing the plastic wedges13
3.3* Adjusting the feet................14
3.4 Electric connection...............15
3.5 Adjusting the gap between the
upper door ..................................16
4. Preparation 17
4.1 What to do for energy
saving..........................................17
4.2 Recommendations about the
fresh food compartment ............18
4.3 Initial use...........................19
5. Operating the product 20
5.1Indicator panel.......................20
5.2 Indicator panel ..................26
5.3 Freezing fresh food...............29
5.4 Recommendations for
preserving the frozen food .........30
5.5Deep-freeze information.......30
5.6 Placing the food....................31
5.7 Door open warning...............31
5.8 Crisper ..................................32
5.9 Humidity-controlled crisper
Everfresh+(R)..............................32
5.10Egg tray................................32
5.11 Movable Middle Section .....32
5.12 Cool Control Storage
Compartment ...........................33
5.13 Blue light/Vitamin Care
Technology..................................33
5.14 Odour filter..........................34
5.15 Use of internal water
dispenser and water dispenser at
the door.......................................34
5.16 Dispensing water................34
5.17 Maintaining water
dispenser ....................................35
5.18 Icematic ..............................36
5.19 Icematic and ice storage
container.....................................36
5.20 Wine cellar compartment ..37
6. Maintenance and cleaning 39
6.1 Avoiding bad odors............ 39
6.2 Protecting the plastic
surfaces .....................................39
7. Troubleshooting 40

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Please read these instructions first before using your appliance
Thank you for choosing a Grundig appliance.
Please take some time to read this user manual before using your
appliance, to ensure you know how to safely operate the controls and
functions.
Carefully follow all unpacking and installation instructions to ensure the
appliance is correctly connected and fitted prior to use.
Please write your product model and serial number on the last page of
this user manual, and store in a safe location close to the appliance for
easy future reference.
This user manual may also be applicable for several other models.
Differences between models will be listed.
If you have any questions or concerns, please call our contact centre or
find help and information online at www.grundig.co.uk
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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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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. 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.

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CYou can learn the gas used in production of your product on the
rating plate located on the left inner part of it.
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.
• Original spare parts will be provided for 10 years, following the
product purchasing date.
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.

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• 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.
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 Refrigerator
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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.
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. Large bottle storage
7. Chiller compartment
8. Icebox drawer
9. Wine cooler
10.Freezer compartment drawers
11.Inner Water Dispenser
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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. Large bottle storage
7. Chiller compartment
8. Icebox drawer
9. Wine cooler
10.Freezer compartment drawers
11.Inner Water Dispenser
12.Water tank
* 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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3.1 Appropriate location
for installation
In order to prepare the product for
use, refer the information in the user
manual and ensure that electrical
installation and water installation are
appropriate. If not, call a qualified
electrician and plumber to arrange
the utilities as necessary.
B
WARNING: Manufacturer
shall not be held liable for
damages that may arise
from procedures carried
out by unauthorised
persons.
B
WARNING: Product must
not be plugged in during
installation. Otherwise,
there is the risk of death
or serious injury!
A
WARNING: : If the door
clearance of the room
where the product shall
be placed is so tight to
prevent passing of the
product, remove the door
of the room and pass the
product through the door
by turning it to its side;
if this does not work,
contact the authorised
service agent.
• Place the product on a level floor
surface to prevent jolts.
• Install the product at least 30
cm away from heat sources
such as hobs, 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.
• 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 install the product in
places where the temperature
falls below -5°C.
3.2 Installing the
plastic wedges
Plastic wedges supplied with the
product 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
together with the wedges.

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2. Insert the 2 plastic wedges
onto the rear ventilation cover
as illustrated in the figure.
3.3* Adjusting the feet
If the product stands unbalanced
after installation, adjust the feet
on the front by rotating them to the
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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-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.
3.4 Electric connection
AWARNING: Do not
make connections via
extension cables or
multi-plugs.
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WARNING: Damaged
power cable must
be replaced by the
Authorised Service
Agent.
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If two coolers are to be
installed side by side,
there should be at least
4 cm distance between
them.
• Manufacturer shall not be
liable for any damages that
will arise when the product
is used without grounding
and electrical connection in
accordance with the national
regulations.
• Power cable plug must
be within easy reach after
installation.
• Do not use extension cords or
multiple outlets between your
product and the wall outlet.

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3.5 Adjusting the gap between
the upper door
• You can adjust the gap between
the fridge compartment doors as
illustrated in the figures.
• Adjust the door as you desire by
loosing the screws.
• Fix the door you have adjusted
by tightening the screws without
changing the position of the door.
Door shelves should be empty when
adjusting the door height.
Using a screwdriver, remove two
screws of upper hinge cover of
the door you want to adjust.
Center Screw
The hinge cover is attached after the
sockets are installed.
Replace the hinge cover and fix with
two screws.

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4. Preparation
4.1 What to do for
energy saving
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Connecting the product
to electric energy saving
systems is risky as it 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.

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• 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.
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
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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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.
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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5.1Indicator panel
Touch-controlled indicator panel allows you to set the temperature and
control the other functions related to the refrigerator without opening
the door of the product. Just press the relevant buttons for function
settings. 12 3 45 6 910 11
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27
28
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7*8
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Select
Quick FreezeQuick Cool
FN
OK
Alarm off
3“
3“
12
Select
Quick FreezeQuick Cool
FN
OK
Alarm off
3“
3“
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.
5. Operating the product