Gorenje RK 60355 DC manual

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    Instructions for use Upright refrigerator - freezer[...]

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    142468 Thank you for your con fi dence in buying our appliance and congratulations on the excellent choice. We hope it will successfully serve its purpose for many years. Upright refrigerator - freezer (hereinafter: the appliance) is combined from two parts: top part is refrigerator and bottom part is upright freezer . Refrigerator is used in hous[...]

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    142468 • The appliance is manufactured in compliance with all relevant safety standards; however , it is recommended that persons with impaired physical, motional, or mental abilities, or persons with inadequate experience and knowledge, do not use the appliance without due supervision. The same recommendation applies to minors using the applianc[...]

  • Page 4

    142468 The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly , you will help prevent potential negative consequences[...]

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    142468 A Refrigerator (traditional and NO FROST appliance) 1 Control panel 2 Fan* 3 Interior illumination light 4 Shelf (adjustable height) 5 Foldable egg tray (closed 6, open 12 eggs) 6 Crisp tray 7 Door trays (options: deep, shallow , cover or no cover)* 8 Bottle tray with holder* 15 Leg* 16 Wheel* B Freezer (traditional appliance) 9 Freeze drawe[...]

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    142468 A Refrigerator 1 Control panel 2 Fan* 3 Interior illumination light 4 Shelf (adjustable height) 5 Foldable egg tray (closed 6, open 12 eggs) 6 Crisp tray 7 Door trays (options: deep, shallow , cover or no cover)* 8 Bottle tray with holder* 15 Leg 16 Wheel B Freezer 9 Freeze drawer 10 Storage drawer 11 Storage drawer 12 Door tray* 13 Ice tray[...]

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    142468 • Place the appliance in dry and well aired room. The appliance operates best at temperature ranges indicated in the chart below . Relevant class of the appliance is indicated on the rating plate. Class Ambient 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 (tropic[...]

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    142468 • Bottom front corners of the appliance is fi tted with handles to facilitate moving (certain models only). The appliance may stand independently or adjacent to a furniture element or wall. Be sure to leave enough space for the opening of the door , to avoid damage to the appliance or personal injury . Also leave ample space for extractin[...]

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    142468 Required tools: socket spanner nr . 8, screwdriver , torx 25. Caution! After unscrewing of before fi xing hinges, hold the door to prevent it from falling and damaging. 1. Remove upper hinge cover (save it for eventual later use), remove also the cover on the opposite side of the upper hinge cover (on the opposite side you will insert the a[...]

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    142468 CONTROL UNIT I A T emperature selector and ON/OFF button B Green LED: illuminated when the appliance is in operation* C Freezer alarm off button* D Red LED: fl ashing with freezer alarm* E Fast freeze button* F Orange LED: on during fast freezing procedure* * Certain models only . Model with knobs Model without knobs 10 Control panel - appl[...]

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    142468 The appliance is switched on by turning the button A towards Max. Green LED is on (certain models only). The appliance is switched off when the arrow on the button points to the ON/OFF mark (the appliance, however , is still under mains power). • T emperature of the appliance is set by turning the button A to the position between the Min a[...]

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    142468 The sound alarm is activated if the freezer temperature rises above the allowed level ( intermittent tone ) and red lamp is fl ashing ( D ). • The alarm can be turned off by pressing the Alarm Off button C , while the red light goes off automatically when the temperature inside the freezer reaches desired level and there is no danger for [...]

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    142468 Use the rotating switch A to select the appliance section whose temperature you wish to see on the display , and whose temperature you may set by using the knob E . ON/OFF button Use the knob A to select the freezer , and switch the appliance on with a 3-second long press of the knob E . Both the refrigerator and the freezer are switched on,[...]

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    142468 Sound alarm starts in case of excessively high temperature of the freezer ( intermittent beep ), red light ( D ) is fl ashing. • Alarm is switched of by pressing the knob C . Red light goes off automatically when the freezer is cooled suf fi ciently and there is no danger for stored food to get foul. • If the temperature in the freezer[...]

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    142468 Appliance with two compressors V alve and no frost system appliance A Freezer ON/OFF button B Green signal lamp: indicates freezer operation C Refrigerator ON/OFF button D Green signal lamp: indicates refrigerator operation E Intensive freezing ON/OFF button F Orange signal lamp: intensive freezing in operation G Intensive cooling ON/OFF but[...]

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    142468 temperature in a respective compartment actually falls below these values. • V alve and no frost system appliance - Switch the appliance on/of f by pressing the button A for 3 seconds. Both the refrigerator and the freezer are started, green signal lamps B and D are on. In this mode you can switch off the refrigerator only by pressing butt[...]

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    142468 is cooled enough for safe storage of food. During the fi rst start of the appliance there is a 24 hour delay of the temperature alarm to avoid unnecessary alarm operation.. Intermittent alarm sound - power failure signal If the temperature of the refrigerator or freezer is raised too much as a consequence of power failure, sound alarm is ac[...]

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    142468 Model without fan A T emperature setting and ON/OFF button B Illumination ON/OFF push-button Model with fan 18 CONTROL UNIT V Control panel - appliance with mechanical regulation[...]

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    142468 The appliance is switched on by turning the button A in clockwise direction, towards Max . The appliance is switched off when the dot is positioned against the (the appliance is still powered). • T emperature of the refrigerator is set with button A which can be positioned between the Min and Max range. • Recommended setting is the posit[...]

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    142468 When the fan is on, a red dot is indicated on the switch. Note: When the fan is activated, power consumption is increased and temperature in the refrigerator drops. Hence, we recommend resetting the temperature in the appliance: - when the fan is activated: between “ Min ” and (dashed line), - without the fan: area between and “ Max ?[...]

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    142468 Proper use of the appliance, adequately packed food, correct temperature and hygienic precautions have substantial impact on the quality of stored food. Always respect the best before date, printed on the packaging. Food to be stored in the refrigerator should be properly packed as to prevent absorbing of moisture and building of odors. Neve[...]

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    142468 Equipment depends on the model. • Shelves can be optionally placed on the guides inside the appliance. They are protected against pulling out completely by accident. T o remove the shelf, raise the back part level off and pull it out. Quickly perishable food should be stored on the back i.e. the coldest part of the shelves. • Certain mod[...]

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    142468 • 24 hours before freezing fresh food, activate the rapid freezing function (freeze boost): - control unit I, II, III and IV : press the E key or rotate the A button to the SF position; - control unit V with or without the fan: rotate the A button to the mid point between Min and Max ; the fan is deactivated. After this period place fresh [...]

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    142468 Freeze only such food which is suitable for freezing and can sustain low temperatures. Food should be of adequate quality and fresh. Select adequate packaging for each kind of food and pack it correctly . The packaging should be air tight and well sealed without leaking since this could cause substantial vitamin loss and dehydration. Mark pa[...]

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    142468 Partially thawed or defrosted foods should be used as soon as possible. Cold air preserves the food but it does not destroy microorganisms which rapidly activate after defrosting and make foods perishable. Partial defrosting reduces the nutritional value of food, especially fruits, vegetables and readymade meals. Remove the cap from ice tray[...]

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    142468 • Clean the interior of the appliance and wipe it dry (see chapter Cleaning). • Before reloading food into the freezer switch the appliance on. • Defrosting of NO FROST freezer is automatic. Periodic appearance of frost layer eventually disappears automatically . Defrosting traditional freezer Prior to any cleaning. Please disconnect t[...]

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    142468 27 Fault: Cause/Remedy The appliance does not operate after connection to the mains: • Check if there is power in the socket and if the appliance is switched on. Cooling system operates continuously without intermittent stoppages: • Ambient temperature too high. • Frequent opening of the door , door open too long. • Door not closed p[...]

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    Cooling of refrigerator-freezer appliances is provided by compressor cooling system (for certain appliances also the fan). Operation of this system results in certain noise, the intensity of which depends upon the installation, correct use, and age of the appliance. • After starting the appliance, the operation of the compressor (the refrigerant [...]