Gorenje Starck NRKI512ST, Detailed Instructions For Use

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Page 2: ...or 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 ...

Page 3: ...INTERIOR EQUIPMENT 17 RECOMMENDED DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE 18 STORING FOOD IN THE REFRIGERATOR 19 STORING FOOD IN THE FRESHZONE DRAWER 20 FREEZING AND STORING FROZEN FOOD 20 Freezing process 21 Important warnings on freezing fresh food 21 Storage of industrially frozen food 22 Frozen food storage time 22 Defrosting frozen food 23 DEFROSTING THE APPLIANCE 24 CLEANING THE APPLIANCE 25 T...

Page 4: ...onnecting 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 for several appliance types models thus settings or equipment may be described herein which is not available in your appliance The instruction manual includes the NO FROST version model of the freezer which is fitted with a fan a...

Page 5: ...a flammable propellant in this appliance The appliance may not be used outdoors and it may not be exposed to rain After the installation the appliance mains plug should be accessible Before cleaning the appliance unplug the appliance from the power mains unplug the power cord from the wall outlet If the power cord is damaged it must be replaced by a service technician or other adequately trained p...

Page 6: ...or to remain ajar Equally it limits the door opening angle and prevents damage to adjacent elements Rating plate with basic information is located in the interior of the appliance If the sticker plate is not suitable for your language replace it with the attached one WARNING Keep ventilation openings in the appliance enclosure or in the built in structure clear of obstruction WARNING Do not use me...

Page 7: ...d electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of thisproduct For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local city office your household waste disposal service or the shop where y...

Page 8: ...r 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 r...

Page 9: ...glass shelf height adjustable 4 Pull out glass shelf short 5 LED lighting of refrigerator interior 6 FreshZone pan 7 Fruit and vegetable bin 8 Refrigerator door pans options deep shallow 9 Door bottle rack with safety holder B Freezer 10 Storage compartment 11 Freezing compartment ...

Page 10: ...void any physical injury or damage to the appliance The appliance must stand level and stable on a solid base 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 Be sure to leave enough space for cooling of condenser distance from the wall or the opening should be 200 cm2 Distance to the cabinet above the ...

Page 11: ...r and freezer F Signal light on when the freezer is operating G Acoustic alarm acknowledgement and child lock on off key H Signal light on when alarm is activated I Refrigerator on off key J Signal light on when the refrigerator is operating K Extra cooling power on off key L Signal light on when super extra cooling power is activated M Refrigerator temperature digital display displays temperature...

Page 12: ...ature of 9 C and freezer temperature of 0 C are displayed These values will remain on respective displays until the temperature in each compartment falls below these values The appliance is preset to the recommended refrigerator temperature of 5 C and freezer temperature of 18 C Adjust the freezer temperature with the A key and refrigerator temperature with the N key When one of the temperature ad...

Page 13: ...rature drops to a level that no longer represents food spoilage After the appliance is switched on for the first time there is a 24 hour delay in alarm operation to prevent unnecessary activation Intermittent acoustic signal power failure alarm If the temperature in the refrigerator or freezer rises too high as a result of a power failure an intermittent acoustic signal will be activated signal lig...

Page 14: ...ted manually the setting is switched off automatically approximately two days after activation This function is intended for fast freezing of a large amount of food In case of a power failure the super freeze process is restarted Use this setting after switching on the appliance for the first time before cleaning or when inserting a large amount of food Child lock The built in child lock prevents ...

Page 15: ...rear end of the shelf 2 pull out the shelf along the guides at the sides as far as the door 3 rotate the shelf upwards or downwards depending on the position of the lighting device To replace the shelf follow the procedure in reverse Store perishables at the back of the shelf where the temperature is the lowest FRUIT AND VEGETABLE BIN The bin at the bottom of the refrigerator is intended for stori...

Page 16: ...ure and decreases dew upon storage racks STORAGE BIN MULTIBOX MultiBox bin offers a convenient way for storing food with a strong or pungent smell e g ripened or blue vein cheese sausages onions butter etc The silicone lid provides an air tight seal that prevents the food from drying out and the odour to spread throughout the refrigerator compartment The silicon lid can also be used as an egg or i...

Page 17: ... food etc Fresh bin meat meat produce delicatessen Fruit and vegetable bin fresh fruit vegetables salads root vegetables potatoes onions garlic tomatoes tropical fruit sauerkraut turnips etc Sections in the refrigerator compartment door upper middle door bins eggs butter cheese etc lower door bins beverages cans bottles etc Freezer sections freezing storage of frozen food see Freezing and Storing ...

Page 18: ...lcohol content should be tightly sealed and stored in an upright position Some organic solutions essential oils in lemon and orange peel butter acid etc 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...

Page 19: ...e 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 bananas olives potatoes eggplant cucumbers beans peppers capsicum melons watermelons pumpkins squash zucchini etc To remove the drawer remove the vegetable bin ...

Page 20: ...ng compartment Make sure the fresh food is not in contact with the food that is already frozen Be sure to provide the NO FROST freezer models with enough room below the ceiling for cool air circulation so avoid storing food over the marked maximum storage level see Fig After 24 hours you may relocate the food to the storage compartment and repeat the freezing procedure if required You may also rem...

Page 21: ...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 22: ...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 23: ... DEFROSTING A NO FROST FREEZER The NO FROST freezer will defrost automatically Occasional frost that may appear on the walls will disappear automatically Build up of ice or frost in the freezer compartment can be a result of abnormal use ofappliance door opened too frequently and or too long door not properly closed etc In this case switch off the appliance see chapter Switching the appliance on o...

Page 24: ...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 Frost or ice build up 3 5 mm thick will increase power consumption Therefore it should be regularly remove...

Page 25: ...place it Build up of ice or frost in the freezer interior may be a result of the following Door opened too frequently or too long Door not properly closed Poor door sealing If the seal is dirty or damaged clean or replace it Water leaking from the refrigerator Clogged water discharge opening or water dripping past the water gutter Clean the clogged opening for example using a plastic straw If a th...

Page 26: ... as there is danger of contact with high voltage Error code indicated on the display If E appears on the display call a service technician If none of the instructions above fixes your problem call the nearest authorized service center and state the type model and serial number found on the rating plate label which is located in the appliance interior 503486 ...

Page 27: ...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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