Gorenje ORB153BK-L, Detailed Instructions

Page 1: ...EN DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF REFRIGERATOR FREEZER www gorenje com ...

Page 2: ... on the type of food This compartment is labeled with four stars asterisks Link to the EU EPREL database The QR code on the energy label supplied with the appliance provides a web link to the registration of this appliance in the EU EPREL database Keep the energy label for reference together with the user manual and all other documents provided with this appliance It is possible to find informatio...

Page 3: ...OF DOOR OPENING 17 OPERATING THE APPLIANCE 19 APPLIANCE INTERIOR EQUIPMENT 23 RECOMMENDED DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE 24 STORING FOOD IN THE REFRIGERATOR 26 STORING FOOD IN THE FRESHZONE DRAWER 27 FREEZING AND STORING FROZEN FOOD 27 Freezing process 28 Important warnings on freezing fresh food 28 Storage of industrially frozen food 29 Frozen food storage time 29 Defrosting frozen food 30...

Page 4: ...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 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 ...

Page 5: ...RNING 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 WARNING Do not use any electric devices inside the appliance except for those allowed by the manufacturer of this refrigeration...

Page 6: ...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 ...

Page 7: ... 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 t...

Page 8: ...reezer 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 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 app...

Page 9: ...e 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 ...

Page 10: ...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 o...

Page 11: ...far as it will go then lift at the front and pull out completely A 1 B 3 5 7 6 2 6 8 4 A Refrigerator compartment B Freezer compartment 1 Control unit 2 Fan with air ionizer on off switch 3 LED lighting of refrigerator interior 4 Pull out glass shelf heightadjustable 5 Water discharge gutter groove 6 CrispZone fruit and vegetables drawer with humidity control 7 Height adjustable door bin 8 Bottle ...

Page 12: ...G THE APPLIANCE Appliance installation should be carried out by at least two persons to avoid any physical injury or damage to the appliance This appliance is not intended to be used as a build in 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 ...

Page 13: ...d 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 ...

Page 14: ... and move them to the opposite side Make sure the washer is installed like it was before disassembly 4 Move the door hinges F to the opposite side and replace the door C back on the lower hinge D 5 Use the screws to attach the upper hinge B on the opposite side 6 Replace the upper hinge cover A and the covering cap G on the opposite side 7 Replacing the handle H remove the handle covering caps und...

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Page 16: ...nd remove the door C 2 Rotate the door by 180 mount them on the other side of the low temperature compartment and attach the latch A and door hinge B to the other side of the cell 3 Cover the holes left in the cell with the plugs supplied in the bag 4 Check the door seal If the seal does not fully fit the door remove it and rotate it by 180 A C 180 B ...

Page 17: ...e setting and on off knob B Lighting on off key To switch on rotate the A dial clockwise Switching off Rotate the A knob 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 ...

Page 18: ... 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 A dial temperature to the thickest part of the sign ...

Page 19: ... Some models also feature a wire bottle holder The bottle holder is protected against being inadvertently pulled out It can only be pulled out when it is empty To pull it out lift is slightly at the back and pull it towards you Place the bottle holder so that the length of the bottles does not prevent proper closing of the door The holder can take a maximum load of 9 0 75 liter bottles or 13 kilog...

Page 20: ...ent them from emitting or taking on odours The bin has integrated humidity regulator which allows setting the humidity according to the amount of food stored INTERIOR SIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR Mounted on the refrigerator door are compartments shelves or bins intended fro storing cheese butter eggs yoghurt and other smaller packages tubes cans etc There is a bottle shelf at the lower end of the...

Page 21: ...e surfaces Activating the fan is recommended as an extra function in the following cases when the room temperature is higher over 30 C when humidity is higher or when dew condensate is accumulated on the shelves when inserting a large amount of food rapid cooling Note When the fan is activated power consumption is increased temperature in the refrigerator is lowered and as a result the temperature...

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Page 23: ...beer cooked food etc lower area meat meat produce delicatessen etc vegetable drawer bin fresh fruit vegetables salads root vegetables potatoes onions garlic tomatoes tropical fruit sauerkraut turnips etc Refrigerator door areas upper medium part eggs butter cheeses etc lower part beverages cans bottles etc Freezer compartments freezing storage of frozen food see section Freezing and storage of fro...

Page 24: ...may damage the plastic surfaces in case of a prolonged contact causing damage and premature ageing of these materials Unpleasant odour warns of lacking cleanliness of the appliance or perished contents see Cleaning the Appliance If you are leaving home for a longer period of time remove perishables from the refrigerator AVOID CONTAMINATION OF FOOD To avoid contamination of food please respect the ...

Page 25: ... in the refrigerator Type of food Time eggs marinades smoked meat up to 10 days cheese up to 10 days root vegetables up to 8 days butter up to 7 days deserts fruit ready to eat food chunks of raw meat up to 2 days fish raw minced meat seafood up to 1 day ...

Page 26: ...ell as how long it will keep in the fridge Store the food in closed containers or appropriate packaging to prevent them from emitting or receiving odours Take the food from the drawer 30 60 minutes before use to allow the aroma and flavour develop at room temperature Food sensitive to low temperature and not appropriate for storage in the FreshZone drawer include the following pineapple avocado ban...

Page 27: ...lity of the food already frozen will deteriorate Activate the super freeze function 24 hours before freezing fresh food rotate the A dial towards the thickest part of the marking Make sure the fresh food is not in contact with the food that is already frozen When freezing smaller quantities of food 1 2 kilograms activating the super freeze function is not required After the freezing process is com...

Page 28: ...erefore keep the packages small Refrigerate the food before freezing IMPORTANT WARNINGS ON FREEZING FRESH FOOD STORAGE OF INDUSTRIALLY FROZEN FOOD When storing and using frozen food observe the manufacturer s instructions Temperature and expiry date are indicated on the packaging Only choose food with undamaged packaging stored in freezers at temperatures of 18 C or lower Do not purchase food cove...

Page 29: ...s bread pastry ready to eat meals lean 3 months entrails 2 months smoked sausage fatty fish 1 month DEFROSTING FROZEN FOOD Freezing the food does not kill the microorganisms After the food is defrosted or thawed bacteria is re activated and the food spoils quickly Use the partially or completely defrosted food as soon as possible Partial thawing decreases the nutritive value of the food particular...

Page 30: ...limeter layer of of frost or ice has built up 24 hours before defrosting activate the super freeze function to additionally cool the food see section Freezing Process After this period remove the food from the freezer and protect them from defrosting Switch off the appliance see chapter Switching the appliance on off and unplug the power cord Do not use any defrosting sprays as they may melt the p...

Page 31: ... containing alcohol for cleaning plastic materials Appliance interior can be cleaned with lukewarm water to which you can add some vinegar A gutter and an opening through which the water from thawed ice flows are located underneath the cooling panel that cools the refrigerator interior The gutter and the opening may not be clogged Inspect them often and clean if necessary e g with a plastic straw F...

Page 32: ...te dew on the shelf above the drawers This is a transient phenomenon which cannot be entirely avoided in periods of high environment temperature and humidity It subsides when temperature and humidity are normalized We recommend cleaning the drawers more frequently and wiping the droplets occasionally Open the humidity control slider Place the food in to bags or other airtight packaging Activate th...

Page 33: ...ce operation these are mostly the result of improper installation The appliance must stand level and stable on a solid base The appliance may not be in contact with a wall or adjacent furniture Make sure the interior equipment sits firmly in its place and that the noise is not caused by cans bottles or other containers placed next to each other Due to the higher workload on the cooling system when...

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