Gorenje FIU6F091AWUK Built-in undercounter upright freezer Instructions for use

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DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF UPRIGHT FREEZER

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We thank you

for the confidence you have shown by purchasing our appliance.

We wish you find a lot of pleasure in its use.

The appliance is intended solely for household use.

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).

TABLE OF CONTENTS

APPLIANCES INTRODUCTION APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION STORING AND FREEZING FOOD 14 Storage of industrially frozen food 15 Defrosting frozen food DEFROSTING AND CLEANING THE APPLIANCE OTHER 3

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IMPORTANT NOTES AND WARNINGS

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or metal capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

Children shall not play with the appliance.

Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

Before connecting 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. Integrated appliances are supplied with installation instructions intended for the expert installing the appliance into the kitchen cabinet.

Remove the packaging intended for protecting the appliance or particular parts during transport.

Before connecting the appliance to the power mains, let the appliance rest in a vertical position for approximately 2 hours. This will reduce the possibility of operation faults due to the effect of transport on the cooling system.

The appliance must be connected to the power mains and grounded in compliance with the effective standards and regulations.

The appliance may not be used outdoors and it may not be exposed to rain.

After installation, the appliance plug has to be readily accessible.

Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.

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 person.

If the appliance will be out of use for a prolonged period of time, switch it off using the relevant button, and unplug the appliance from the power mains. Empty the appliance, defrost it, clean it, and leave the door ajar.

To protect the environment, take the obsolete appliance to an authorized home appliance collection center.

Packaging is made of environmentally friendly materials that can be recycled, disposed of, or destroyed without any hazard to the environment.

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Rating plate can be found in the appliance interior. If the language on the rating plate is not the language of your choice or the language of your country, replace it with the one supplied.

WARNING! Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.

WARNING! Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

WARNING! Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

WARNING! Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

WARNING: To avoid any hazard resulting from poor instability of the appliance, make sure it is installed as instructed.

The symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that the product should not be treated as normal household waste. The product should be taken to an authorized collection center for waste electric and electronic equipment processing. Correct disposal of the product will help prevent any negative effects on the environment and health of people which could occur in case of incorrect product removal. For detailed information on removal and processing of the product, please contact the relevant municipal body in charge of waste management, your waste disposal service, or the store where you bought the product.

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ADVICE FOR SAVING POWER WITH REFRIGERATION APPLIANCES

• Install the appliance as specifi ed in the instruction manual.

• Do not open the door more often than necessary.

• Occasionally make sure air circulation underneath the appliance is unobstructed.

• Condenser unit on the rear wall should be kept clean (see chapter Cleaning the appliance).

• If the gasket is damaged or does not provide a perfect seal for other reasons, have it replaced as soon as possible.

• Store the food in tightly sealed containers or 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 refrigerated surfaces.

• Make sure the layout of shelves in the compartment is uniform and that the food is placed so that the air can freely circulate in the appliance interior (observe the recommended placement of food as described in the instructions).

• In appliances with a fan, do not block the fan slots.

• If you do not need the fan or the ionizer, switch them off to reduce power consumption.

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APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION

1 Freezing compartment 2 Storage compartment 3 Control unit 4 Condensate tray • The drawers are protected against pulling out. To remove a drawer from the appliance, pull it out as far as it will go, then lift at the front and pull out completely.

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION

SELECTING THE ROOM • Install the appliance in a dry and well ventilated room. The appliance will operate correctly if the environment temperature is in the interval specifi ed in the table. The appliance class is indicated on the rating plate / label with the basic information on the appliance.

Class

SN (subnormal) N (normal) ST (subtropical) T (tropical)

Temperature

from +10°C to +32°C from +16°C to +32°C from +16°C to +38°C from +16°C to +43°C Warning: Make sure the room where the appliance is installed is large enough. There should be at least 1 m 3 of space per 8 grams of refrigerant. Amount of refrigerant is stated on the rating plate in the appliance interior.

APPLIANCE PLACEMENT • The appliance has four height-adjustable feet that allow setting the appliance height between 82 cm and 90 cm.

Set the appliance height before installing it in the opening in the kitchen cabinetry. Appliance height should be set so that the upper edge of the appliance is just under the worktop (see Installation Instructions) • Do not expose the appliance to direct sunlight and do not place it near sources of heat. If this cannot be avoided, install an insulation panel.

CONNECTING THE APPLIANCE • Connect the appliance to the power mains using a connection cable. The wall outlet should be fi tted with a ground contact (safety socket). Nominal voltage and frequency are indicated on the rating plate/label with basic information on the appliance.

• The appliance must be connected to the power mains and grounded in compliance with the eff ective standards and regulations. The appliance will withstand short-term deviations from the nominal voltage, but not more than +/- 6%.

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OPERATING THE APPLIANCE

A C B D A Knob for temperature settings knob, switching the appliance on/off , and activating the super freeze function B Signal light on: Super freeze function is activated C Signal light on: The appliance is powered (there is voltage in the appliance) D Signal light fl ashes: High temperature alarm SWITCHING THE APPLIANCE ON/OFF To switch on: rotate the thermostat knob A clockwise towards the thicker end of the marking.

Switching off: Rotate the A knob back to the position in which the arrow is aligned with the symbol (appliance will remain powered, i.e. there will still be electric current in the appliance).

The signal light C will remain on.

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ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURE IN THE APPLIANCE • Positions towards the thicker end of the marking mean a lower temperature in the appliance (cooler). Settings towards the thinner end of the marking mean a higher temperature (warmer).

• A change in the environment temperature will aff ect the temperature in the appliance. Adjust the thermostat knob setting accordingly.

• Recommended setting for the thermostat knob A is half way between the thinner and the thicker end of the sign. FREEZER BOOST FUNCTION • Use this setting after switching on the appliance for the fi rst time, before cleaning, or before inserting a large amount of food.

• To activate the freezer boost setting, rotate the A knob to position (signal light B will light up).

• After the end of the freezing process, rotate the A knob back to the desired setting, even if the signal light B is not temperature has been reached.

• If the function is not deactivated manually, it will be deactivated automatically after approximately two days. Freezer compartment temperature will return to the most recent setting (knob position will remain at ).

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HIGH TEMPERATURE ALARM If the temperature in the appliance is too high, an alarm will be engaged (signal light D will flash).

When the temperature in the refrigerator drops to a level that no longer poses food spoilage hazard, the light will switch off automatically. When the appliance is switched on for the first time, there is a 24-hour delay in temperature alarm operation since the appliance will not have reached the adequate temperature. Thus, unnecessary activation of alarm is prevented.

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FREEZING AND STORING FROZEN FOOD

FREEZING PROCESS

Maximum amount of fresh food that may be inserted at once is specified on the appliance rating plate. If the amount of food to be frozen exceeds the indicated amount, the quality of freezing will be inferior; in addition, the quality of the food already frozen will deteriorate.

• 24 hours before freezing, rotate the thermostat knob to position . After 24 hours of super freeze operation, insert the fresh food onto the freezing compartment.

Make sure the fresh food is not in contact with the food that is already frozen.

• To freeze smaller amounts of food (up to 1 kg), adjusting the thermostat knob setting is not necessary (observe the instructions in the section ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURE IN THE APPLIANCE).

• After 24 hours, the food can be moved to other parts of the freezer and the freezing process can be repeated as required: the button back to the middle position and than after 5 seconds to the position (signal light B will light up).

• After the end of the freezing process, rotate the A dial back to the desired setting, even if the B signal light is not on (this means that suffi been reached).

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IMPORTANT WARNINGS ON FREEZING FRESH FOOD

Only freeze the food that is suitable for freezing in the freezer. Make sure the food you freeze is of high quality and fresh.

Choose appropriate packaging and use the packaging correctly.

Packaging should not be permeable to humidity; it should be airtight to prevent the food from drying out and loss of vitamins.

Label the food; indicate the type of food, amount, and date of freezing.

It is important that the food is frozen as quickly as possible. Therefore, keep the packages small. Refrigerate the food before freezing.

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 covered in frost as this indicates they have been partly defrosted several times and that they are of inferior quality.

• Protect the food from thawing during transport. In case of an increase in temperature, storage time will be shorter and quality will deteriorate.

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FROZEN FOOD STORAGE TIME

Recommended storage time in the freezer Type of food fruit, beef Time from 10 to 12 months vegetables, veal, poultry from 8 to 10 months Venison from 6 to 8 months Pork minced meat bread, pastry, ready-to-eat meals, lean from 4 to 6 months 4 months 3 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, particularly fruit, vegetables, and ready-to-eat food.

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DEFROSTING THE APPLIANCE

DEFROSTING A CONVENTIONAL FREEZER • Defrost the freezer when an approximately 3-5 milimeter 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 plastic parts or harm your health.

• Do not use a knife or any other sharp object to remove the frost, because you may damage a pipe of the cooling system.

• To speed up the defrosting process, place a pot of hot water on the glass shelf.

• Clean and dry the appliance interior (see Cleaning the Appliance).

• It is also advisable to empty the condensate tray on the bottom of the appliance.

- Remove the cabinet kickplate.

- Reach into the openings on the switchboard and release the latch.

- Pull the plate towards you and remove it.

- Remove the condensate tray and empty it.

• Before placing the food into the freezer, switch on the appliance and rotate termostat knob back to the desired setting.

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CLEANING THE APPLIANCE

Before cleaning, unplug the appliance from the power mains – switch off the appliance (see chapter Switching the Appliance On/Off) and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.

• Use a soft cloth to clean all surfaces. Cleaners that contain abrasive substances, acids, or solvents are not suitable for cleaning as they may damage the surface.

Clean the appliance exterior with water or a mild solution of suds. Lacquer-coated and aluminium surfaces may be cleaned with lukewarm water to which you have added a mild detergent. Use of cleaners with low alcohol content is allowed (e.g. window cleaners).

Do not use cleaners containing alcohol for cleaning plastic materials.

Appliance interior can be cleaned with lukewarm water to which you can add some vinegar.

• Frost or ice build-up, 3-5 mm thick, will increase power consumption. Therefore, it should be regularly removed. Do not use any sharp objects, solvents, or sprays.

• To vacuum the dust from the condenser unit: - Remove the cabinet kickplate.

- Reach into the openings on the switchboard and release the latch.

- Pull the plate towards you and remove it.

- Pull out the condensate tray.

- Use a vacuum cleaner to clean the dust from the condenser unit.

- Replace the condensate tray and the switchboard by observing the reverse order.

• After cleaning, switch the appliance back on and insert the food.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem: Appliance is connected to the power mains but it does not work. Cooling system operates continuously for a long period of time: Build-up of ice or frost in the freezer interior may be a result of the following: Water leaking from the refrigerator: Signal light D is flashing: Door is difficult to open: Occurrence of murmur after closing the door: Cause or remedy: • Make sure there is voltage in the power outlet and that the appliance is switched on.

• Too high environment temperature.

• Door opened too frequently or too long.

• Door not closed correctly (possible impurities on the seal, misaligned door, damaged seal etc.).

• Too much fresh food inserted at once.

• Insufficient compressor and condenser unit cooling. Clean the condenser unit.

• 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.

• Clogged water discharge opening or water dripping past the water gutter.

• Clean the clogged opening, for example using a plastic straw.

• If a thick layer of ice builds up, defrost the appliance manually (see Defrosting the Appliance).

• Frequent opening of the door, door open too long.

• Door not closed properly (particle between door gasket, sagged door, damaged gasket, etc...).

• Excessively long power failure.

• Excessive quantity of fresh food inserted at once.

• If you are trying to open the freezer door after just having closed it, this could be difficult to do.

As you open the door, some cool air escapes from the appliance and it is replaced by warm air from the environment. When this air is cooled, negative pressure is generated which results in problems as you try to open the door. After a few minutes, the condition is normalized and the door can be easily opened again.

• After closing the door, some murmur can occur. This phenomenon is normal and is due to pressure equalisation.

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.

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INFORMATION ABOUT APPLIANCE NOISE

Cooling in refrigerator freezers is made possible by a cooling system that also includes a compressor (and a fan with some appliances), which generates some noise. The level of noise depends on installation, proper use, and age of the appliance.

• After connecting the appliance to the power mains, compressor operation, or the sound of fl owing liquid, may be somewhat louder. This is not a sign of malfunction and it will not aff ect the useful life of the appliance. In time, appliance operation and this noise will become quieter.

• Sometimes, unusual or loud noise may appear during appliance 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 the door is opened more frequently or for a longer time, when a large amount of fresh food is introduced, or when intensive freezing or cooling functions are activated, the appliance can temporarily generate more noise.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES THAT DO NOT AFFECT THE FUNCTIONALITY OF THE APPLIANCE.

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