Grundig GKN 26840 XN, Instructions Of Use

3. Installation

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Points to be paid attention 
to when the relocation of the 
refrigerator 

1.

 Your refrigerator should be 

  unplugged.Before transportation of 

your refrigerator, it should be 
emptied and cleaned. 

2.

 Before it is re-packaged, shelves, 

  accessories, crisper, etc. inside your 
  refrigerator should be fixed with 
  adhesive tape and secured against 
  impacts. Package should be bound 
  with a thick tape or sound ropes 
  and the transportation rules on the 
  package should be strictly observed. 

3.

 Original packaging and foam 

  materials should be kept for future 
  transportations or moving. 

Before you start the 
refrigerator, 

Check the following before you start 

to use your refrigerator: 

1.

 Clean the interior of the refrigerator    

as recommended in the 
“Maintenance and cleaning” section. 

2.

 Connect the plug of the refrigerator 

  to the wall socket. When the fridge 
  door is opened, fridge internal lamp 
  will turn on. 

3.

 When the compressor starts to 

  operate, a sound will be heard. The 
  liquid 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. 

4.

 Front edges of the refrigerator may 

  feel warm. This is normal. These 
  areas are designed to be warm to 
  avoid condensation. 
 

Electrical connection 

Connect your product to a grounded 

socket which is being protected by a 
fuse with the appropriate capacity. 
Important: 

The connection must be in 

compliance with national regulations. 



The power plug must be easily 

  accessible after installation. 



Electrical safety of your refrigerator 

  shall be guaranteed only if the earth 
  system in your house complies with 
  standards. 



The voltage stated on the label 

  located at left inner side of your 
  product should be equal to your 
  network voltage. 



Extension cables and multi plugs 

  must not be used for connection. 

A damaged power cable must be 

    replaced by a qualified electrician. 

Product must not be operated 
before it is repaired! There is the 
risk of electric shock! 

Disposing of the packaging 

The packing materials may be 

dangerous for children. Keep the 
packing materials out of the reach 
of children or dispose of them by 
classifying them in accordance with the 
waste instructions stated by your local 
authorities. Do not throw away with 
regular house waste, throw away on 
packaging pick up spots designated by 
the local authorities. 
  The packing of your refrigerator is 
produced from recyclable materials. 
 

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