Grundig GTNI 14331 User manual

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REFRIGERATOR
USER INSTRUCTIONS
GTNI 14331

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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 WEEE
Directive and Disposing of the
Waste Product: ..........................10
1.5 Compliance with RoHS
Directive:.....................................10
1.6 Package information.........10
2. Your Freezer 11
3. Installation 12
3.1 Appropriate installation
location .......................................12
3.2 Installing the plastic
wedges........................................13
3.3 Electrical connection ........13
3.4 Illumination lamp..............13
3.5 Open door warning...............13
3.6 Reversing the doors..........14
4. Preparation 15
4.1 Things to be done for energy
saving..........................................15
4.2 Initial use...........................16
5. Operating the product 17
5.1 Indicator panel ..................17
5.2 Dual cooling system..........18
5.3 Freezing fresh food...........18
5.4 Recommendations for
preserving the frozen food.........19
5.5 Placing the food ................20
5.6 Deep-freeze information ..20
6. Maintenance and cleaning 21
6.1 Avoiding bad odours..........21
6.2 Protecting the plastic
surfaces .....................................21
7. Troubleshooting 22

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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. 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.
1.1.2 For products with a water dispenser
• In order to operate the water circuit of the refrigerator smoothly,
the water mains pressure must be between 1-8 bars. For
conditions where water mains pressure exceeds 5 bars a
pressure regulator should be used. If the water mains pressure
exceeds 8 bars then the refrigerator’s water circuit should not
be connected to the water mains. If you lack the knowledge
of how to measure the water mains pressure, please seek a
professional support.
• 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.
• The service life of your product is 10 years. During this period, original
spare parts will be available to operate the appliance properly.
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.

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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.
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
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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.
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1. Butter & Cheese sections
2. Egg tray
3. Adjustable door shelves
4. Bottle holder
5. Bottle shelves
6. Air grille
7. Crisper
8. Chrisper cover
9. Movable shelves
10. Fan
11. Freezing compartment & ice tray
12. Indicator panel

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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.
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If two coolers are to be
installed side by side,
there should be at least
4 cm distance between
them.

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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.
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 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.
3.5 Open door warning
An audio warning will be given
when the fridge or freezer
compartment door of your product
is l eft open for a certain period of
time. This audio warning signal
will mute when any button on the
indicator is pressed or when the
door is closed.

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3.6 Reversing the doors
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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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5. Operating the product
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
5.1 Indicator panel
1- On/Off function
Press the On/Off button for 3
seconds to turn off or turn on the
fridge.
2- Fridge Set Function
This function allows you to
make the fridge compartment
temperature setting. Press this
button to set the temperature
of the fridge compartment to
8,7,6,5,4,3,2 respectively.
3- Off Indicator
Off Indicator lits when the fridge is
"Off" mode.
4- High Temperature Error /
Warning Indicator
This light comes on during high
temperature failures and error
warnings.
5- Fridge Compartment
Temperature Setting Indicator
Indicates the temperature set for the
Fridge Compartment.
6- Vacation Indicator
This icon lits when the Vacation
function is active.
7- Quick Fridge Indicator
This icon lits when the Quick
Fridge function is active.
8 - Quick Fridge Function
When you press Quick Fridge
button, the temperature of the
compartment will be colder than
the adjusted values. If you want
to cool large amounts of fresh
food, it is recommended to active
this feature before putting the
food into the fridge. Quick Fridge
indicator will remain lit when the
Quick Fridge function is enabled.
To cancel this function press Quick
Fridge button again. Quick Fridge
indicator will turn off and return to
its normal settings. If you do not
cancel it, Quick Fridge will cancel
itself automatically after 2 hours
or when the fridge compartment
reaches to the required
temperature. This function is not
recalled when power restores after
a power failure.
9- Vacation Function
Press the Quick Fridge\Vacation
button for 3 seconds to activate
Vacation function.
"--" icon comes on when the
function is active. Function is
deactivated by pressing the same
button for 3 seconds again or by
pressing Fridge set button.

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10- Alarm Off
When the fridge door is opened
for 2 minutes or when there a
sensor failure, a sound alarm
turns on. Alarm can be turned off
by pressing "Alarm Off" button.
Sensor failure alarm will not sound
till power failure. If you close the
door and then open again "Door
open alarm" will be activated again
after 2 minutes later .
5.2 Dual cooling system
Your refrigerator is equipped with
three separate cooling systems to
cool the fresh food compartment,
frozen food compartment and
multi zone compartment. Thus,
air and odour in the fresh food
compartment and frozen food
compartment do not get mixed.
Thanks to these two separate
cooling systems, cooling speed
is much higher then other
refrigerators. Also additional
power saving is provided since
the defrosting is performed
individually.
5.3 Freezing fresh food
• Wrap the food or place them in a
covered container before putting
them in the refrigerator.
• Hot food and beverages
must cool down to the room
temperature before putting
them in the refrigerator.
• The food that you want to freeze
must be fresh and in good
quality.
• Divided the food into portions
according to your family’s daily
or meal based consumption
needs.
• Pack the food in an airtight
manner to prevent them from
drying even if they are going to
be stored for a short time.
• Materials to be used for
packaging must be tear-proof
and resistant to cold, humidity,
odour, oils and acids and they
must also be airtight. Moreover,
they must be well closed and
they must be made from easy-
to-use materials that are
suitable for deep-freezers.
• Frozen food must be used
immediately after they are
thawed and they should never
be re-frozen.
• Do not freeze too large
quantities of food at one time.
The quality of the food is best
preserved when it is frozen right
through to the core as quickly as
possible.
• Placing warm food into the
freezer compartment causes
the cooling system to operate
continuously until the food is
frozen solid.

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Freezer
Compartment
Setting
Fridge
Compartment
Setting
Explanations
-18°C 4°C This is the normal recommended
setting.
-20, -24 or
-24°C 4°C These settings are recommended when
the ambient temperature exceeds
30°C.
Quick Freeze 4°C
Use when you wish to freeze your food
in a short time. Your refrigerator will
return to its previous mode when the
process is over.
-18°C or colder 2°C
Use these settings if you think that your
fridge compartment is not cold enough
because of the hot ambient conditions
or frequent opening and closing of the
door.
-18°C or colder Quick Fridge
Use this function when you place too
much into the fridge compartment
or when you need to cool your food
quickly. It is recommended that you
activate Quick Fridge function 4-8
hours before placing the food.
5.4 Recommendations for
preserving the frozen food
• Frozen food that you have
purchased should be stored in
accordance with the frozen food
manufacturer's instructions for
a
( 4 star) frozen food storage
compartment.
• Note the following to ensure
that the high quality achieved by
the frozen food manufacturer
and the food retailer is
maintained:
1. Put packets in the freezer
as quickly as possible after
purchase.
2. Make sure that contents of
the package are labelled
and dated.
3. Check whether the "Use
By" and "Best Before" da-
tes on the packaging are
exceed or not.

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5.5 Placing the food
Freezer
compartment
shelves
Various frozen food such
as meat, fish, ice cream,
vegetables and etc.
Egg holder Egg
Fridge
compartment
shelves
Food in pans, covered
plates and closed
containers
Fridge
compartment
door shelves
Small and packaged
food or beverage (such
as milk, fruit juice, beer
and etc.)
Crisper Vegetables and fruits
Fresh zone
compartment
Delicatessen products
(cheese, butter, salami
and etc.)
5.6 Deep-freeze information
Food must be frozen as rapidly as
possible when they are put in a
refrigerator in order to keep them
in good quality.
You can keep the freshness of
food for many months (at -18°C or
lower temperatures in the deep
freeze).
CDivided the food into
portions according to
your family’s daily or
meal based consumption
needs.
CPack the food in an
airtight manner to
prevent them from drying
even if they are going to
be stored for a short time.
• Materials necessary for
packaging:
• Cold resistant adhesive tape
• Self adhesive label
• Rubber rings
• Pen
Materials to be used for packaging
the foodstuff must be tear-proof
and resistant to cold, humidity,
odour, oils and acids.
Foods to be frozen should not be
allowed to come in contact with the
previously frozen items to prevent
them from getting thawed partially.
CFrozen food must be used
immediately after they are
thawed and they should
never be re-frozen.