S+ARCK GORENJE RK612STX Technical manual

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EN
DETAILED
INSTRUCTIONS FOR
USE OF UPRIGHT
REFRIGERATOR AND
FREEZER

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We thank you for the
confidence you have shown by
purchasing our appliance.
We wish you find a lot of pleasure in its
use.
The appliance is intended solely for
household use.
Refrigerator freezer (hereinafter: the
appliance) consists of two parts: the
upper part is the refrigerator and the
lower part is the freezer.
The refrigerator is intended for storing
fresh food at temperatures above 0°C.
The freezer is intended for freezing fresh
food and for long-term storage of frozen
food (up to one year, depending on the
type of food).

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION
APPLIANCE
DESCRIPTION
DEFROSTING
AND CLEANING
THE APPLIANCE
OTHER
STORING AND
FREEZING FOOD
4 IMPORTANT NOTES AND PRECAUTIONS
9 ADVICE FOR SAVING POWER WITH REFRIGERATION
APPLIANCES
10 APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION
11 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION
13 CHANGING THE DIRECTION OF DOOR OPENING
14 OPERATING THE APPLIANCE WITH MECHANIC CONTROLS
16 APPLIANCE WITH ELECTRONIC CONTROL
24 APPLIANCE INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
28 RECOMMENDED DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE
29 STORING FOOD IN THE REFRIGERATOR
31 STORING FOOD IN THE FRESHZONE DRAWER
32 FREEZING AND STORING FROZEN FOOD
32 Freezing process
33 Important warnings on freezing fresh food
33 Storage of industrially frozen food
34 Frozen food storage time
34 Defrosting frozen food
35 DEFROSTING THE APPLIANCE
36 CLEANING THE APPLIANCE
37 TROUBLESHOOTING
39 INFORMATION ABOUT APPLIANCE NOISE

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Spacers are fitted on the
corners of the doors.
Remove them and insert the
supplied plugs into their slots
(only in some models).
IMPORTANT NOTES AND
PRECAUTIONS
Before connecting the appliance to the power mains, please
read carefully the instructions for use which describe the
appliance and its correct and safe use. The instructions
apply to several appliance types/models; thus, settings or
equipment may be described herein which is not available
in your appliance. We recommend saving this instruction
manual for future reference and attach it to the appliance if
it is sold in the future.
The instruction manual includes the NO FROST version/
model of the freezer which is fitted with a fan and in
which the defrosting process is automatic (only with some
models).
Check for any damage or irregularities on your appliance. If
you find your appliance is damaged, notify the retailer from
which you have purchased the appliance.
Before connecting the appliance to the power mains, let
the appliance rest in a vertical position for a minimum of 2
hours. This will reduce the possibility of operation faults due
to the effect of transport on the cooling system.
BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR
THE FIRST TIME
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The appliance must be connected to the power mains and
grounded in compliance with the effective standards and
regulations.
WARNING! Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets
or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.
Before cleaning the appliance, unplug it from the power
mains (unplug the power cord from the wall outlet).
WARNING! If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
WARNING! When positioning the appliance, ensure the
supply cord is not trapped or damaged.
If LED lighting does not work, call a service technician. Do
not attempt a repair of the LED lighting yourself, as there is
danger of contact with high voltage!
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING! Do not use any electric devices inside the
appliance, except for those allowed by the manufacturer
of this refrigeration appliance.
WARNING! Do not use mechanical devices or other
means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than
those recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING! To avoid any hazard resulting from poor
stability of the appliance, make sure it is installed as
instructed.
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WARNING! Risk of fire/flammable materials.

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Danger of frostbite
Never put frozen food in your mouth and avoid touching
frozen food as this may cause frostnip or frostbite.
Safety of children and vulnerable persons
The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
Remove the packaging intended to protect the appliance
or particular parts during transport and keep it outside the
reach of children.
It presents danger of injury or suffocation.
For European markets only
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.

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Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and
unload refrigerating appliances.
Warning regarding the refrigerant
The appliance contains a small amount of an environmentally
friendly yet flammable gas R600a. Make sure that no parts of
the cooling system are damaged. A gas leak is not hazardous
to the environment, but it could cause eye injury or fire.
In case of a gas leak, ventilate the room thoroughly, disconnect
the appliance from the power mains, and call a service
technician.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE USE
OF APPLIANCE
WARNING! Keep ventilation openings, in the
appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of
obstruction.
WARNING! 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.
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The appliance may not be used outdoors and it may not be
exposed to rain.
Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans
with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
If the appliance will be out of use for an extended period of
time, switch it off using the relevant button, and unplug it
from the power mains. Empty the appliance, defrost it, clean
it, and leave the door ajar.

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The symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that the product should not
be treated as normal household waste. The product should be taken to an
authorized collection centre for waste electric and electronic equipment
processing. Correct disposal of the product will help prevent any negative effects
on the environment and health of people which could occur in case of incorrect product
removal. For detailed information on removal and processing of the product, please
contact the relevant municipal body in charge of waste management, your waste
disposal service, or the store where you bought the product.
Packaging is made of environmentally friendly materials
that can be recycled, disposed of, or destroyed without any
hazard to the environment.
!Removing an obsolete appliance
To protect the environment, take the obsolete appliance to
an authorized home appliance collection centre.
Before doing so, do the following:
• disconnect the appliance from the power mains;
• do not allow children to play with the appliance.
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
WARNING! Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
This will also prevent pollution.
In case of an error or power supply failure, do not open the
freezer compartment unless the freezer has not operated
for over 16 hours. After this period, use the frozen food or
provide sufficient cooling (e.g. a replacement appliance).
Technical information on the appliance
Rating plate can be found in the appliance interior. It
indicates data on voltage, gross and net volume, type
and amount of refrigerant, and information on the climate
classes.
If the language on the rating plate is not the language of
your choice or the language of your country, replace it with
the one supplied.
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ADVICE FOR SAVING POWER
WITH REFRIGERATION
APPLIANCES
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• Install the appliance as specified in the instruction manual.
• Do not open the door more often than necessary.
• Occasionally make sure air circulation underneath the appliance is unobstructed.
• Condenser unit on the rear wall should be kept clean (see chapter Cleaning the
appliance).
• If the gasket is damaged or does not provide a perfect seal for other reasons, have it
replaced as soon as possible.
• Store the food in tightly sealed containers or appropriate packaging.
• Before placing the food in the appliance, cool it to room temperature.
• Defrost frozen food in the refrigerator compartment.
• Remove some of the drawers from the freezer compartment as described in the
instruction manual, in order to make use of the entire interior.
• Defrost your conventional freezer when an approximately 3-5 milimeter layer of of frost
or ice has built up on the refrigerated surfaces.
• Make sure the layout of shelves in the compartment is uniform and that the food
is placed so that the air can freely circulate in the appliance interior (observe the
recommended placement of food as described in the instructions).
• In appliances with a fan, do not block the fan slots.
• If you do not need the fan or the ionizer, switch them o to reduce power consumption.

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APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION
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A Refrigerator
1Control unit
2LED lighting of refrigerator
interior
3Pull-out glass shelf (height-
adjustable)
4Shelf with a bottle retainer*
5FreshZone drawer*
6Fruit and vegetables drawer
(CrispZone)
7SimpleSlide height-
adjustable door bin
8Bottle shelf
B Freezer
9Freezer drawers
10 Glass shelves
• Appliance interior equipment may change according to the appliance model.
• The drawers are protected against pulling out. To remove a drawer from the appliance,
pull it out as far as it will go, then lift at the front and pull out completely.
* Only in some models
A
B
1
2
3
6
7
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910
3
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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION
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SELECTING THE ROOM
• Install the appliance in a dry and well ventilated room. The appliance will operate correctly
if the environment temperature is in the interval specified in the table. The appliance class is
indicated on the rating plate / label with the basic information on the appliance.
Class Temperature
SN (subnormal) from +10°C to +32°C
N (normal) from +16°C to +32°C
ST (subtropical) from +16°C to +38°C
T (tropical) from +16°C to +43°C
Warning: Make sure the room where the appliance is installed is large enough. There
should be at least 1 m3of space per 8 grams of refrigerant. Amount of refrigerant is stated
on the rating plate in the appliance interior.
INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE
Appliance installation should be carried out
by at least two persons to avoid any
physical injury or damage to the appliance.
• The appliance must stand level or tilted
slightly to the back, stable on a solid
base. At the front, the appliance is fitted
with two adjustable legs that can be used
to level the appliance. At the rear side,
casters allow for easier installation of the
appliance (only with some models).
• There should be a clearance of at least 5 cm
between the appliance and any cupboard
installed above it, in order to allow adequate
cooling of the condenser unit.
• The appliance is supplied with two
spacers which should be installed on
the lower part of the housing to prevent
from pushing the appliance too close to
the wall. Appliance may also be installed
without the spacers; however, this may
increase power consumption.
max
30 mm
> 90°

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CONNECTING THE APPLIANCE
• Connect the appliance to the power mains using a connection cable. The wall outlet
should be fitted with a ground contact (safety socket). Nominal voltage and frequency
are indicated on the rating plate/label with basic information on the appliance.
• The appliance must be connected to the power mains and grounded in compliance
with the eective standards and regulations. The appliance will withstand short-term
deviations from the nominal voltage, but not more than +/- 6%.
• Do not expose the appliance to direct sunlight and do not place it near any source of
heat. If this cannot be avoided, install an insulation panel.
• The appliance may stand alone or it may be placed ext to a cupboard or a wall. Consider
the clearance required to fully open the door in order to allow pulling out the drawers
and shelves (see installation diagram).
680 mm
632 mm
600 mm
1194 mm
1242 mm
max 714 mm
634 mm
max 90°
min 30 mm
min 36 mm

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CHANGING THE DIRECTION OF
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Door opening direction cannot be changed for this appliance.

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OPERATING THE APPLIANCE
WITH MECHANIC CONTROLS
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SWITCHING THE APPLIANCE ON/OFF
A B
A Temperature setting and on/o knob
B Lighting on/o key
To switch on: rotate the Adial clockwise.
Switching off: Rotate the Aknob back to
the position in which the arrow is aligned
with the symbol (caution: appliance
will remain powered, i.e. there will still be
electric current in the appliance).

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ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURE
• To set the desired temperature, rotate the
Adial in clockwise direction, i.e. to the
right.
• A change in the environment temperature
will aect the temperature in the
appliance. Adjust the setting with the A
dial accordingly. Positions towards the
thicker part of the sign mean a lower
temperature in the appliance (cooler).
Settings towards the thinner part of
the sign mean a higher temperature
(warmer).
• If the temperature of the room where the
appliance is installed is below 16°C, we
recommend setting the Adial
temperature to the thickest part of the
sign.

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APPLIANCE WITH ELECTRONIC
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CONTROL UNIT 1
SWITCHING THE APPLIANCE ON/OFF
A Temperature adjustment and freezer boost key
B Refrigerator compartment temperature indicator
C Freezer boost function indicator
D Alarm indicator
CA B D
When you connect your appliance to the
mains for the first time, it will be in standby
mode (powered, but switched off).
To switch on the appliance press Akey for
3 seconds.
To switch off the appliance press again A
key for 3 seconds. Appliance is in standby
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ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURE IN THE APPLIANCE
• Adjust the temperature as desired with
the Akey.
• Press the A key until the desired
temperature is set.
The appliance displays the set temperature
of the refrigerator compartment.
• Actual temperature inside the appliance will
depend on its use (amount and distribution
of food, environment temperature, frequency
of door opening, compressor operation or
stand-by mode, fan operation etc.).
• Recommended setting is 3 °C.
• If the temperature of the room where the
appliance is installed is below 16°C, we
recommend setting a temperature lower
than 5 °C.
• Moreover, when environment temperature
is below 16 °C, we recommend setting
the manually adjustable flap to position 1
(manually adjustable flap is only available
with some appliance models).
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OPEN DOOR ALARM
If the refrigerator or freezer compartment
door is open for more than two minutes, an
acoustic alarm (continuous beep) will be
activated.
To acknowledge and turn off the acoustic
alarm press the Akey or close the door.
HIGH TEMPERATURE ALARM
FREEZER BOOST FUNCTION
To activate the freezer boost function, press
the Akey until the symbol Clights up.
• Use this setting after switching on
the appliance for the first time, before
cleaning, or 24 hours before adding a
large amount of food.
• To switch o the freezer boost function,
press the Akey to select the desired
temperature (B). If the function is
not deactivated manually, it will
be deactivated automatically after
approximately two days.
When the appliance is switched on for
the first time or when the temperature
in the refrigerator compartment is too
high (above +13 °C), acoustic alarm will
be activated (intermittent beep) and the
symbol Dwill flash.
• Use the Akey to deactivate the acoustic
alarm. If the alarm is not deactivated, it
will be sounded for the first five minutes
of every hour.
• The symbol Dflashes until the appliance
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MANUALLY ADJUSTABLE FLAP
(ONLY WITH SOME MODELS OF NOFROST APPLIANCES)
The flap is located behind the fruit and vegetable bin. As a factory setting, it is in position
2 or 3.
If it is not possible to reach the right temperature, then set it as described in the section
"Troubleshooting".
Appliances with a height of 1850 mm Appliances with a height of 2000 mm

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CONTROL UNIT 2
A Appliance on key and refrigerator compartment o key
B Acoustic alarm o key
C Super cool on/o key
D Refrigerator compartment temperature keys
E Refrigerator temperature display
F Freezer compartment on key and appliance o key
G ECO function on/o key
H Super freeze on/o key
I Freezer compartment temperature keys
J Freezer compartment temperature display
A B C E
DJ IH G F
SWITCHING THE APPLIANCE ON/OFF
Switching the appliance on: Switch on the
appliance by briefly pressing the key A.
With this model, it is possible to only switch
on the freezer compartment while the
refrigerator compartment is switched off.
This setting can be made in two ways:
- briefly press the Fkey to switch on the
freezer compartment only; or
- first briefly press the Akey to switch on
the entire appliance. Then, press and hold
(for three seconds) the Akey to switch
off the refrigerator compartment.
When the Akey is pressed again, the
refrigerator compartment will be switched
back on.