Grundig GTMI 14141FN User manual

GTMI 14141FN
EN / DE
Refrigerator
User Manual
Kühlschrank/Gefrierschrank
Bedienungsanleitung
58 5567 0000 / AA

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Contents
1. Safety and environment
instructions 5
1.1. General safety .....................5
1.1.1 HC warning ..........................7
1.1.2 For models with water
dispenser ......................................7
1.2. Intended use........................7
1.3. Child safety ..........................8
1.4. Compliance with WEEE
Directive and Disposing of the
Waste Product ..............................8
1.5. Compliance with RoHS
Directive ........................................8
1.6. Package information...........8
2. Your Refrigerator 9
3. Installation 10
3.1 Appropriate installation
location .......................................10
3.2 Installing the plastic
wedges ........................................11
3.3 Electrical connection ........11
3.4 Adjusting the legs ............. 12
4. Preparation 15
4.1 Things to be done for energy
saving ..........................................15
4.2 Initial use ...........................16
5. Using your refrigerator 17
5.1 Thermostat setting button ...17
5.2 Cooling ..................................18
5.3 Freezing ................................ 18
5.4 Defrost ..................................18
6. Maintenance and cleaning 20
6.1 Avoiding bad odours..........20
6.2 Protecting the plastic
surfaces ..................................... 20
7. Troubleshooting 21

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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.
A
Warning 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.
A
A
A
C
SUPPLIER’S NAME MODEL IDENTIFIER (*)
INFORMATION
C
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.

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• 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 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.

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• Take care not to trap the
power cable.
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.
• 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.

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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).
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 Refrigerator
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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2
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5*
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1. Dairy compartment
2. Egg tray (1 pcs.)
3. Door shelves
4. Bottle shelf
5. Bottle gripper
6. Air grill
7. Crisper
8. Crisper cover
9. Defrost water collection
channel - Drain tube
10. Movable shelves
11. Interior light & Thermostat
knob
12. a.) Freezing compartment & ice
tray (for models) b.)
Frozen food compartment & ice
tray (for models)
13. Bottle shelf
* optional

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3. Installation
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.
C
Make 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 must be
removed and the product
must be 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 and at least 5
cm away from electrical ovens.
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.
• Your product can operate in
ambient temperatures between
-15°C to +43°C.
• Your product requires adequate
air circulation to function
efficiently. If the product will be
placed in an alcove, remember

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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 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.
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.
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.

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3.4 Adjusting the legs
If your refrigerator is unbalanced;
You can balance your refrigerator
by turning its front legs as
illustrated in the figure. The corner
where the leg exists is lowered
when you turn in the direction of
black arrow and raised when you
turn in the opposite direction.
Taking help from someone to
slightly lift the refrigerator will
facilitate this process.
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!

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Reversing the doors
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5
2
1
6
4
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B
A
C
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10
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8
E
F
G

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Reversing the doors
D
B
A
C
E
F
G

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4. Preparation
4.1 Things to be done
for energy saving
A
Connecting the product
to electric energy saving
systems is risky as it 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 inside 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
cores and stoves and at least 5
cm away from electrical ovens.
• Pay attention to store your
food in refrigerator in closed
containers.
• You can load maximum
amount of food to the
freezer compartment of the
refrigerator by removing the
freezer compartment drawers.
Declared energy consumption
value of the refrigerator was
determined with the freezer
compartment drawers
removed,except if available
bottom drawer and with
maximum amount of food
loaded.
• There is no risk in using a
shelf or drawer suitable for the
shapes and sizes of the foods to
be frozen.
• Thawing frozen food in fridge
compartment will both provide
energy saving and preserve the
food quality.
• The baskets/drawers that
are provided with the chill
compartment must always be in
use for low energy consumption
and for better storage
conditions.
• Food contact with the
temperature sensor in the
freezer compartment may
increase energy consumption of
the appliance. Thus any contact
with the sensor(s) must be
avoided.
CThe ambient temperature
of the room where you
install the refrigerator
should at least be
-15°C. Operating your
refrigerator under colder
conditions than this is not
recommended.
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.

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4.2 Initial use
Before starting to use the product,
check that all preparations are
made in accordance with the
instructions in sections "Important
instructions for safety and
environment" and "Installation".
• Clean the interior of the
refrigerator as recommended in
the “Maintenance and cleaning”
section. Check that inside of it is
dry before operating it.
• Plug the refrigerator into the
grounded wall outlet. When
the door is opened the interior
illumination will turn on.
• Run the refrigerator without
putting any food for 6 hours
and do not open its door unless
certainly required.
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.
CFor energy efficiency, it
is recommmended to
remove top shelf and
load food on the shelf
below.Net volume of your
appliance is declared
without top two flaps and
the top shelf in place.
Place two ice pack ( if
provided ) directly on the
top of frozen food to be
stored on top shelf
CIn some models, the
instrument panel
automatically turns off
5 minutes after the door
has closed. It will be
reactivated when the door
has opened or pressed on
any key.

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CFigures 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. Using your refrigerator
5.1 Thermostat setting button
The operating temperature is
regulated by the temperature
control.
Warm Cold
1 2 3 4 5
(Or) Min. Max.
1 = Lowest cooling setting
(Warmest setting)
5 = Highest cooling setting
(Coldest setting)
(Or)
Min. = Lowest cooling setting
(Warmest setting)
Max. = Highest cooling setting
(Coldest setting)
The average temperature inside
the fridge should be around +5°C.
Please choose the setting
according to the desired
temperature.
Please note that there will be
different temperatures in the
cooling area.
The coldest region is immediately
above the vegetable compartment.
The interior temperature also
depends on ambient temperature,
the frequency with which the door
is opened and the amount of foods
kept inside.
Frequently opening the door
causes the interior temperature to
rise.
For this reason, it is recommended
to close the door again as soon as
possible after use.
The interior temperature of your
refrigerator changes for the
following reasons;
• Seasonal temperatures,
• Frequent opening of the door
and leaving the door open for
long periods,
• Food put into the refrigerator
without cooling down to the
room temperature,
• The location of the refrigerator
in the room (e.g. exposing to
sunlight).
• You may adjust the varying
interior temperature due to
such reasons by using the
thermostat. Numbers around
the thermostat button indicates
the cooling degrees.
• If the ambient temperature
is higher than 32°C, turn the
thermostat button to maximum
position.
• If the ambient temperature
is lower than 25°C, turn the
thermostat button to minimum
position.

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5.2 Cooling
Food storage
The fridge compartment is for the
short-term storage of fresh food
and drinks.
5.3 Freezing
Freezing food
The freezing compartment is
marked with this symbol.
You can use the appliance for
freezing fresh food as well as for
storing pre-frozen food.
Please refer to the
recommendations given on the
packaging of your food.
Storing frozen food
The frozen food compartment is
marked with symbol.
The frozen food compartment is
suitable for the storage of pre-
frozen food. The recommendation
for storage, as stated on the food
packaging, should be observed at
all times.
5.4 Defrost
A) Fridge compartment
Fridge compartment performs
full-automatic defrosting. Water
drops and a frosting up to 7-8 mm
can occur on the inner rear wall
of the fridge compartment while
your refrigerator cools down.
Such formation is normal as a
result of the cooling system. The
frost formation is defrosted by
performing automatic defrosting
with certain intervals thanks to the
automatic defrosting system of
the rear wall. User is not required
to scrape the frost or remove the
water drops.
Water resulting from the defrosting
passes from the water collection
groove and flows into the
evaporator through the drain pipe
and evaporates here by itself.
Check regularly to see if the drain
pipe is clogged or not and clear
it with the stick in the hole when
necessary.
Deep freezer compartment does
not perform automatic defrosting
in order to prevent decaying of the
frozen food.
B) Freezer compartment
Defrosting is very straightforward
and without mess, thanks to a
special defrost collection basin.
Defrost twice a year or when a
frost layer of around 7 (1/4”) mm
has formed.
To start the defrosting procedure,
switch off the appliance at the
socket outlet and pull out the
mains plug.
All food should be wrapped in
several layers of newspaper and
stored in a cool place (e.g. fridge or
larder).
Containers of warm water may be
placed carefully in the freezer to
speed up the defrosting.
Do not use pointed or sharp-edged
objects, such as knives or forks to
remove the frost.
Never use hair dryers, electrical
heaters or other such electrical
appliances for defrosting.
Sponge out the defrost water
collected in the bottom of the
freezer compartment. After
defrosting, dry the interior
thoroughly.

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Insert the plug into the wall socket
and switch on the electricity
supply.

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6. Maintenance
and cleaning
Service life of the product extends
and frequently faced problems
decrease if cleaned at regular
intervals.
BWARNING: Unplug the
product before cleaning it.
• Never use gasoline, benzene or
similar substances for cleaning
purposes.
• Never use any sharp and
abrasive tools, soap, household
cleaners, detergent and wax
polish for cleaning.
• Dissolve one teaspoon of
carbonate in half litre of water.
Soak a cloth with the solution
and wrung it thoroughly. Wipe
the interior of the refrigerator
with this cloth and the dry
thoroughly.
• Make sure that no water enters
the lamp housing and other
electrical items.
• If you will not use the
refrigerator for a long period of
time, unplug it, remove all food
inside, clean it and leave the
door ajar.
• Check regularly that the door
gaskets are clean. If not, clean
them.
• To remove door and body
shelves, remove all of its
contents.
• Remove the door shelves by
pulling them up. After cleaning,
slide them from top to bottom to
install.
• Never use cleaning agents or
water that contain chlorine to
clean the outer surfaces and
chromium coated parts of
the product. Chlorine causes
corrosion on such metal
surfaces
6.1 Avoiding bad odours
Materials that may cause odour
are not used in the production of
our refrigerators. However, due
to inappropriate food preserving
conditions and not cleaning the
inner surface of the refrigerator
as required can bring forth the
problem of odour. Pay attention to
following to avoid this problem:
• Keeping the refrigerator clean
is important. Food residuals,
stains, etc. can cause odour.
Therefore, clean the refrigerator
with carbonate dissolved in
water every 15 days.Never use
detergents or soap.
• Keep the food in closed
containers.Microorganisms
spreading out from uncovered
containers can cause
unpleasant odours.
• Never keep the food that have
expired best before dates and
spoiled in the refrigerator.
6.2 Protecting the
plastic surfaces
Do not put liquid oils or oil-
cooked meals in your refrigerator
in unsealed containers as they
damage the plastic surfaces of
the refrigerator. If oil is spilled or
smeared onto the plastic surfaces,
clean and rinse the relevant part
of the surface at once with warm
water.