Grundig GSBS 13310 X User manual

GSBS 13310 X
User Manual
EN

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 with 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.
• 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 materi-
als in accordance with our National
Environment Regulations.

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1 Important instructions for safety and
environment 3
1.1 General safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
1.1.1HC warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
1.1.2For products with a water dispenser . . . .4
1.2 Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
1.3 Children's safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
1.4 Compliance with WEEE Directive and Disposing
of the Waste Product: . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
1.5 Compliance with RoHS Directive:. . . . . . . .4
1.6 Package information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
2 Your refrigerator 6
3 Installation 7
3.1. Appropriate installation location . . . . . . .7
3.2. Installing the plastic wedges. . . . . . . . . .7
3.3. Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
3.4. Adjusting the feet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
3.5. Illumination lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
3.6. Door open warning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
3.7. Water connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
3.8. Connecting the water hose to the
refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
3.9. Connecting of the water hose to the cold
water mains line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
3.10.Water filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
3.11. Mounting the external filter onto the wall11
3.12.Things to do to have the filter usage time
calculated automatically. . . . . . . . . . . .12
3.13. Before starting to use the water/ice
dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
3.14.Transportation of the product . . . . . . . .13
4 Preparation 14
4.1. Things to be done for energy saving . . .14
4.2. Efficient operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
4.3. Recommendations on the fridge
compartment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
4.4. Initial use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
5 Operating the product 16
5.1. Indicator panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
5.2. NeoFrost Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . .18
5.3. Freezing fresh food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
5.4. Recommendations for preserving the frozen
food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
5.5. Placing the food. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
5.6. Deep-freeze information. . . . . . . . . . . .19
5.7. Chiller compartment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
5.8. Butter & cheese section . . . . . . . . . . .20
5.9. Egg section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
5.10.Crisper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
5.11.Odour filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
5.12. Using the dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
5.13.Filling the water dispenser’s tank . . . . .21
5.14.Drip tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
5.15.Icematic and ice storage container . . . .23
5.16.Ice-maker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
6 Maintenance and cleaning 25
6.1 Avoiding bad odours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
6.2 Protecting the plastic surfaces . . . . . . .25
6.3 Cleaning of Glass Water Tank . . . . . . . .25
7 Troubleshooting 27

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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 appliance can be used by children aged
from 8 years and above and persons with
reduced physical,sensory or mental capabilities
or lack of experience and knowledge if they
have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance in a safe way
and understand the hazards involved. Children
shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning
and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
• 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 an 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.
• Do not plug the refrigerator if the wall outlet is
loose.
• Never connect your refrigerator to electricity-
saving devices . Such devices are harmful for
the product.
• Unplug the product during installation,
maintenance, cleaning and repairing
procedures.
• Always have repairs carried out by the
Authorised Service Agent. The manufacturer
shall not be held liable for damages that
may arise from procedures carried out by
unauthorised persons.
• Do not eat 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! It 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!
• 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 to 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.
• Keep beverages with a high alcohol content
tightly closed and vertically.
• Do not use flammable sprays near the product
since there is the risk of fire or explosion!

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Important instructions for safety and environment
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• If the product’s door is equipped with a handle,
do not pull by the handle when moving the
product. The handle may get loosened.
• 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 to catch fire and
ventilate the room in which the unit is placed
immediately.
AWARNING: Never dispose the product
in fire.
1.1.2 For products with
a water dispenser
• Pressure of water mains should be minimum 1
bar and maximum 8 bars.
• 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.
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.
• 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 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:
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.

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Important instructions for safety and environment
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
C*Optional: Figures in this user manual are schematic and may not match the product exactly. If
the relevant parts are not available in the product you purchased, it applies to other models.
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1- Freezer compartment
2- Fridge compartment
3- Fan
4- Butter-cheese compartments
5- Glass shelves
6- Fridge compartment door racks and egg
compartment
7- Minibar accessory
8- Water dispenser tank
9- Odour filter
10- Chiller compartment
11- Crisper compartment
12- Adjustable feet
13- Frozen food storage compartments
14- Freezer compartment door racks
15- Ice makers
16- Ice storage compartment
17- Ice maker decorative cover

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3 Installation
Always have the repair 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.
To make the product ready for use, make sure
that the electricity installation is appropriate before
calling the Authorised Service Agent. If not, call
a qualified electrician to have any necessary
arrangements carried out.
C
Preparation of the location and electrical
installation at the place of installation is
under customer's responsibility.
B
Product must not be plugged in during
installation. Otherwise, there is the risk of
death or serious injury!
B
WARNING: Manufacturer shall not
be held liable for damages that may
arise from procedures carried out by
unauthorised persons.
A
WARNING: Prior to installation, visually
check if the product has any defects on
it. If so, do not have it installed. Damaged
products cause risks for your safety.
CMake sure that the power cable is not
pinched or crushed while pushing the
product into its place after installation or
cleaning procedures.
3.1. Appropriate
installation location
A
WARNING: If the door of the room where
the product will be placed is too small for
the product to pass, then the product's
doors can be removed and the product
turned aside to pass it through.
• Choose a place at where you would use the
product comfortably.
• Install the product at least 30 cm away from
heat sources such as hobs, ovens, heater cores
and stoves. Product must not be subjected to
direct sun light and kept in humid places after
installation.
• 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 place the product on the materials such
as rugs or carpets.
• Place the product on an even floor surface to
prevent jolts.
• Do not install the product in places where the
temperature falls below -5°C.
C
If two coolers are to be installed side
by side, there should be at least 4 cm
distance between them.
3.2. Installing the
plastic wedges
Plastic wedges are used to create the distance
for the air circulation between the product and
the rear wall. Insert the 2 plastic wedges onto the
rear ventilation cover as illustrated in the figure.
To install the wedges, remove the screws on the
product and use the screws given in the same
pouch with the wedges.

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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. 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.
BWARNING: Damaged power cable must
be replaced by the Authorised Service
Agents.
BWARNING: 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 feet
If the product stands unbalanced after installation
adjust the feet. Taking help from someone to
slightly lift the refrigerator will facilitate this
process.
BWARNING: First unplug the product.
Product must not be plugged in when
adjusting the feet. There is the risk of
electric shock!
Turn the front feet to balance the product. The
corner where the foot exists is lowered when you
turn in the direction of arrow and raised when you
turn it in the opposite direction.
3.5. Illumination lamp
Do not attempt to repair yourself but call the
Authorised Service Agent if the LED illumination
lamps do not go on or are out of order.

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3.6. Door open warning
(This feature is optional)
An audio warning signal will be given when the
door of your product is left open for 1 minute. This
warning will be muted when the door is closed or
any of the display buttons (if any) are pressed.
3.7. Water connection
(This feature is optional)
Water system installation of the refrigerator must
be performed by a competent person.
Depending on the model of the refrigerator, you
may not have to connect to water main.First you
must connect the water hose to the refrigerator.
Check that following parts have been delivered
together with the product:
1. Union for connecting the water hose to the rear of
the refrigerator
2. 3 pieces of pipe clips (used to secure the water
hose)
3. 5-meter long water hose (1/4 inch in diameter)
4. (4) Cold mains water valve with mesh filter (tap
adapter)
5. (5) External water filter.
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3.8. Connecting the water
hose to the refrigerator
1. Slip the union (b) onto the water hose (a).
2. Push the water hose downwards firmly to slip it
onto the water inlet valve (c).
3. Tighten the union (c) by hand to secure it onto the
water inlet valve.
C
Normally, 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.