Grundig GKNG1691G, User Instructions

Page 1: ...ENG www grundig co uk USER INSTRUCTIONS GKNG1691G Refrigerator ...

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Page 3: ...stalling the plastic wedges 12 3 3 Electrical connection 12 4 Preparation 15 4 1 Things to be done for energy saving 15 4 2 Initial use 15 5 Using your refrigerator 17 5 1 Thermostat setting button 17 5 2 Defrost 18 5 3 Freezing fresh food 19 5 4 Recommendations for preservation of frozen food 19 5 5 Changing the door opening direction 21 5 6 Open door warning 21 5 7 Changing the illumination lamp...

Page 4: ... and store in a safe location close to the appliance for easy future reference This user manual may also be applicable for several other models Differences between models will be listed If you have any questions or concerns please call our contact centre or find help and information online at www grundig co uk Symbols and their descriptions This instruction manual contains the following symbols C ...

Page 5: ...uct has a failure it should not be operated unless it is repaired by an 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...

Page 6: ...igerator 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 to get damaged Do not damage the cooling circuit where the refrigerant is circulating with drilling or c...

Page 7: ...age Similar problems may occur in case of putting things on top of the product If the product s door is equipped with a handle do not pull by the handle when moving the product The handle may get loosened Pay attention not to have your hand or any part of your body get caught by the moving parts inside the product 1 1 1HC warning If the product is equipped with a cooling system containing R600a ga...

Page 8: ... children 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 norma...

Page 9: ...anufactured 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 ...

Page 10: ...ave purchased then those parts are valid for other models 1 Adjustable door shelves 2 Egg section 3 Shelf wire 4 Bottle shelf 5 Adjustable Front Feet 6 Freezing and Storage store fresh food to be frozen lower down 7 Vegetable Compartment 8 Chiller shelf 9 Adjustable shelves 10 Wine rack 11 Indicatör Panel May not be available in all models 4 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 ...

Page 11: ...dures 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 Choose a place at ...

Page 12: ... 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...

Page 13: ...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 ...

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Page 15: ...compartment of the Freezer 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 removing a shelf or drawer to make suitable for the shapes and sizes of the foods to be frozen Thawing frozen food in frid...

Page 16: ...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 C Front edges of the Freezer may feel warm This is normal These areas are designed to be warm to avoid condensation C For energy efficiency testing it is recommmended to remove top shelf and load food on the shelf belo...

Page 17: ...nt temperatures in the cooling area The coldest region is immediately above the vegetable compartment The interior temperature also depends on ambient temperature the frequency with which the door is opened and the amount of foods kept inside Frequently opening the door causes the interior temperature to rise For this reason it is recommended to close the door again as soon as possible after use 5...

Page 18: ...h formation is normal as a result of the cooling system The frost formation is defrosted by performing automatic defrosting with certain intervals thanks to the automatic defrosting system of the rear wall User is not required to scrape the frost or remove the water drops Water resulting from the defrosting passes from the water collection groove and flows into the evaporator through the drain pip...

Page 19: ...als that are suitable for deep freeze usage Frozen food must be used immediately after they are thawed and they should never be re frozen Please observe the following instructions to obtain the best results 1 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 2 Placing warm food into th...

Page 20: ...eese butter salami and etc 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 It is possible to keep the food for a long time only at 18 C or lower temperatures You can keep the freshness of food for many months at 18 C or lower temperatures in the deep freeze WARNING A Foodstuff must be divided into portions...

Page 21: ...ange the Bulb LED used for illumination of your refrigerator call your AuthorisedService The lamp s used in this appliance is not suitable for household room illumination The intended purpose of this lamp is to assist the user to place foodstuffs in the refrigerator freezer in a safe and comfortable way The lamps used in this appliance have to withstand extreme physical conditions such as temperat...

Page 22: ...o maintain the freshfood compartment at an ideal storage temperature the sensor must not be blocked temperature sensor food MILK juice etc temperature sensor MILK juice etc temperature sensor 5 9 Chiller Shelf And Vegetable Compartment The vegetable compartment provides the optimum conditions for fruit vegetables and salad Above this the glass Chiller shelf is ideal for storing wrapped meat and fi...

Page 23: ...eave the door ajar Check regularly that the door gaskets are clean If not clean them To remove door and body shelves remove all of its contents Remove the door shelves by pulling them up After cleaning slide them from top to bottom to install Never use cleaning agents or water that contain chlorine to clean the outer surfaces and chromium coated parts of the product Chlorine causes corrosion on su...

Page 24: ...passed the best before dates and spoiled in the Freezer 6 2 Protecting the plastic surfaces Do not put liquid oils or oil cooked meals in your Freezer in unsealed containers as they damage the plastic surfaces of the Freezer If oil is spilled or smeared onto the plastic surfaces clean and rinse the relevant part of the surface at once with warm water ...

Page 25: ...s are kept in unsealed holders Keep the foods containing liquids in sealed holders The product s door is left open Do not keep the product s door open for long periods The thermostat is set to too low temperature Set the thermostat to appropriate temperature Compressor is not working In case of sudden power failure or pulling the power plug off and putting back on the gas pressure in the product s...

Page 26: ... been recently placed into the product Do not place hot food into the product The doors were opened frequently or kept open for long periods The warm air moving inside will cause the product to run longer Do not open the doors too frequently The freezer or cooler door may be ajar Check that the doors are fully closed The product may be set to temperature too low Set the temperature to a higher deg...

Page 27: ...r or freezer compartments The doors were opened frequently or kept open for long periods Do not open the doors too frequently The door may be ajar Fully close the door The product may have been recently plugged in or a new food item is placed inside This is normal The product will take longer to reach the set temperature when recently plugged in or a new food item is placed inside Large quantities...

Page 28: ... The product is not cleaned regularly Clean the interior regularly using sponge warm water and carbonated water Certain holders and packaging materials may cause odour Use holders and packaging materials without free of odour The foods were placed in unsealed holders Keep the foods in sealed holders Micro organisms may spread out of unsealed food items and cause malodour Remove any expired or spoi...

Page 29: ...anels and at the rear grill while the product is operating This is normal and does not require service maintenance Be careful when touching these areas AWARNING If the problem persists after following the instructions in this section contact your vendor or an Authorised Service Do not try to repair the product ...

Page 30: ...our product including how long it is valid please contact your retailer or our contact centre on 0333 207 9920 UK and Northern Ireland or 01 691 0203 Republic of Ireland This guarantee does not in any way diminish or affect your statutory rights in connection with the product This guarantee is in addition to your statutory rights as a consumer If you have any questions about these rights please co...

Page 31: ...onment This guarantee is limited to the cost of repairing the product To the extent permitted by law the Manufacturer does not accept and will not be held liable for any financial loss incurred in connection with the failure of any product to operate in accordance with the expected standards Such financial loss includes but is not limited to loss arising from Time taken off work Damaged food cloth...

Page 32: ...arily mean that a product has the benefit of this guarantee If you have any questions please call our Call Centre on the number set out above 10 The Manufacturer reserves the right to terminate the gua rantee if its staff or representatives are subjected to physi cal or verbal abuse in the course of carrying out their duti es 11 Optional extras where available i e extendable feet are supplied on a...

Page 33: ...repairs It is your responsibility to provide evidence to the Engineer that your product is covered by this guarantee with a proof of purchase The Manufacturer reserves the right to charge for the reasonable cost of any service call if You cannot provide evidence that your product is covered by this guarantee Where a service call has been made and the engineer finds that there is no fault with your...

Page 34: ...ar guarantee relates to Grundig products that feature the Eco Inverter Motor The Eco Inverter Motor guarantee terms and conditions are in addition to our Standard guarantee terms and conditions detailed in the previous section In order to activate the 10 year guarantee you MUST register the appliance within 90 days of the original purchase date You can register by first visiting grundig co uk regi...

Page 35: ...ve a unique reference code as proof of guarantee validation by email or post which must be quo ted at the time of a claim being made 5 Any repair replacement of the Eco Inverter motor must only be carried out by an authorised Grundig Service Agent the Service Agent 6 Labour for the repair replacement of the Eco Inverter motor is not included in this guarantee and is chargeable directly by the Serv...

Page 36: ...ther proof of purchase details in a safe place you will need to have this documentation available should the product require attention under guarantee Please take a few moments to complete the details below as you will need this information when you call us or to use our online services When you call us you may be required to input your serial number into your telephone keypad For help please visi...

Page 37: ... the need for cabinets or furniture to be removed or moved It is your responsibility to ensure our Engineers have a clean and safe environment to carry out any repairs Please have your Model number and Serial number available when you call us as you may be required to input your serial number into your telephone keypad during your call UK Mainland Northern Ireland 0333 207 9920 Landline or mobile ...

Page 38: ...rvice can be obtained at a charge Should you experience any difficulty in obtaining service please call us on 0333 207 9920 or 01 691 0203 Contact us though our website Send us a secure message through our online contact us form Please visit our website click Contact Us and choose a product support topic from the list of options Complete the required details and click send message Product registra...

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