GRUNDIG GFNI12411 Freezer Instruction Manual

: June 16, 2024
: GRUNDIG

Table of Contents

GRUNDIG GFNI12411 Freezer
Product Usage Instructions
Your freezer
Important Safety Warnings
- Intended use
- HCA warning
Installation
- Before you start the refrigerator
- Electrical connection
Reversing the doors
Preparation
Using your freezer
Maintenance and cleaning
Recommended solutions for the problems
References
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GRUNDIG GFNI12411 Freezer

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Specifications

Product: Freezer
Model: GFNI12411 EN
Refrigerant: R600a
Environmentally friendly

Product Usage Instructions

Preparation

Before using the product, read the entire user manual carefully.
Keep the user manual as a reference and provide it to anyone who will be using the product.

Important Safety Warnings

Ensure the product is used only for its intended purpose and follow all safety guidelines.
Avoid exposing the product to dangerous conditions that may cause harm to life and property.
Take precautions against electric voltage and follow proper electrical connection guidelines.
Keep children away from the appliance and do not allow them to play with it.

Installation

Prioritize the following when relocating the refrigerator:
- Pay attention to specific points mentioned in the user manual.
- Ensure proper electrical connection.
- Dispose of the packaging responsibly.
- Dispose of your old refrigerator properly.
- Place and install the freezer according to the instructions provided.
- If required, reverse the doors as per the user manual instructions.

Using your Freezer

Control Panel: Use the control panel to adjust settings and temperature.
Flaps: These are used for easy access to stored items.
Standard Drawers: Use these drawers for storing food items.
Extra Large Drawers: These spacious drawers can accommodate larger items.
Front Feet: These feet help stabilize the freezer.
Note: The figures in the instruction manual are schematic and may not exactly match your product.
If certain parts mentioned in the manual are not included in your purchased product, refer to the manual for alternative models.

Maintenance and Cleaning

To protect plastic surfaces and ensure proper maintenance and cleaning:

Follow the recommended cleaning instructions provided in the user manual.

Recommended Problem Solutions

If you encounter any issues with your freezer, consult the user manual for recommended solutions.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q: What is the refrigerant used in this freezer?

A: This freezer uses R600a, which is a completely environmentally friendly refrigerant.

Q: How long are spare parts provided after purchase?

A: Original spare parts will be provided for 10 years from the date of purchase.

Q: Can children use this appliance?

A: This appliance should not be used by children without supervision or instruction from a responsible person.

Please read this user manual first! Dear Customer,

We hope that your product, which has been produced in modern plants and checked under the most meticulous quality control procedures, will provide you an effective service.
Therefore, read this entire user manual carefully before using the product and keep it as a reference. If you hand over the product to someone else, give the user manual as well.
The user manual will help you use the product in a fast and safe way.
Read the manual before installing and operating the product.
Make sure you read the safety instructions.
Keep the manual in an easily accessible place as you may need it later.
Read the other documents given with the product.
Remember that this user manual is also applicable to several other models.
Differences between models will be identified in the manual.

Explanation of symbols

Throughout this user manual, the following symbols are used:
Important information or useful tips.
Warning against dangerous conditions for life and property. B Warning against electric voltage.

WARNING!

To ensure the normal operation of your refrigerating appliance, which uses a completely environmentally friendly refrigerant the R600a (flammable only under certain conditions) you must observe the following rules:
Do not hinder the free circulation of the air around the appliance.
Do not use mechanical devices to accelerate the defrosting, other than the ones recommended by the manufacturer.
Do not destroy the refrigerating circuit.
Do not use electric appliances inside the food-keeping compartment, other than those that might have been recommended by the manufacturer.

Recycling

This product is supplied with the selective sorting symbol for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
This means that this product must be handled according to European Directive 2012/19/EU to be recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment.
For further information, please contact your local or regional authorities.
Electronic products not included in the selective sorting process are potentially dangerous for the environment and human health due to the presence of hazardous substances.

Your freezer

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Control Panel
Flaps
Standard drawers
Extra large drawers
Front feet

Figures that take place in this instruction manual are schematic and may not correspond exactly with your product.
If the subject parts are not included in the product you have purchased, then it is valid for other models.

Important Safety Warnings

Please review the following information. Failure to observe this information may cause injuries or material damage.
Otherwise, all warranty and reliability commitments will become invalid.
Original Spare parts will be provided for 10 years, following the product purchasing date.

Intended use

This product is intended to be used:

indoors and in closed areas such as homes;
in closed working environments such as stores and offices;
in closed accommodation areas such as farmhouses, hotels, and pensions.
It should not be used outdoors.

General safety

When you want to dispose/scrap the product, we recommend you consult the authorized service to learn the required information and authorized bodies.
Consult your authorized service for all your questions and problems related to the refrigerator. Do not intervene or let someone intervene in the refrigerator without notifying the authorized services.
Do not eat cone ice cream and ice cubes immediately after you take them out of the freezer compartment! (This may cause frostbite in your mouth.)
Do not put bottled and canned liquid beverages in the freezer compartment. Otherwise, these may burst.
Do not touch frozen food by hand; they may stick to your hand.
Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning or defrosting.
Vapor and vaporized cleaning materials should never be used in the cleaning and defrosting processes of your refrigerator.
In such cases, the vapor may get in contact with the electrical parts and cause a short circuit or electric shock.
Never use the parts on your refrigerator such as the door as a means of support or step.
Do not use electrical devices inside the refrigerator.
Do not damage the parts, where the refrigerant is circulating, with drilling or cutting tools.
The refrigerant that might blow out when the gas channels of the evaporator, pipe extensions, or surface coatings are punctured causes skin irritations and eye injuries.
Do not cover or block the ventilation holes on your refrigerator with any material.
Electrical devices must be repaired by only authorized persons. Repairs performed by incompetent persons create a risk for the user.
In case of any failure or during maintenance or repair work, disconnect your refrigerator mains supply by either turning off the relevant fuse or unplugging your appliance.
Do not pull by the cable when pulling off the plug.
Place the beverage with higher proofs tightly closed and vertically.
Never store spray cans containing flammable and explosive substances in the refrigerator.
Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Do not operate a damaged refrigerator. Consult with the service agent if you have any concerns.
The electrical safety of your refrigerator shall be guaranteed only if the earth system in your house complies with standards.
Exposing the product to rain, snow, sun, and wind is dangerous with respect to electrical safety.
Contact authorized service when there is power cable damage to avoid danger.
Never plug the refrigerator into the wall outlet during installation. Otherwise, a risk of death or serious injury may arise.
This refrigerator is intended for only storing food items. It must not be used for any other purpose.
The label of technical specifications is located on the left wall inside the refrigerator.
Never connect your refrigerator to electricity-saving systems; they may damage the refrigerator.
If there is a blue light on the refrigerator, do not look at the blue light with optical tools.
For a manually controlled refrigerator, wait for at least 5 minutes to start the refrigerator after power failure.
This operation manual should be handed to the new owner of the product when it is given to others.
Avoid causing damage to the power cable when transporting the refrigerator. Bending cable may cause a fire. Never place heavy objects on the power cable.
Do not touch the plug with wet hands when plugging the product.
Do not plug the refrigerator if the wall outlet is loose.
Water should not be sprayed on the inner or outer parts of the product for safety purposes.
Do not spray substances containing inflammable gases such as propane gas near the refrigerator to avoid fire and explosion risk.
Never place containers filled with water on top of the refrigerator; in the event of spillages, this may cause electric shock or fire.
Do not overload the refrigerator with food. If overloaded, the food items may fall and hurt you and damage the refrigerator when you open the door.
Never place objects on top of the refrigerator; otherwise, these objects may fall when you open or close the refrigerator door.
As they require a precise temperature, vaccines, heat-sensitive medicine scientific materials, etc. should not be kept in the refrigerator.
If not to be used for a long time, the refrigerator should be unplugged.
A possible problem in the power cable may cause a fire.
The plug’s tip should be cleaned regularly with a dry cloth; otherwise, it may cause a fire.
A refrigerator may move if the adjustable legs are not properly secured on the floor.
Properly securing adjustable legs on the floor can prevent the refrigerator from moving.
When carrying the refrigerator, do not hold it from the door handle. Otherwise, it may be snapped.
When you have to place your product next to another refrigerator or freezer, the distance between devices should be at least 8 cm. Otherwise, adjacent side walls may be humidified.
This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the 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 done by children without supervision.
The product shall never be used while the compartment which is located at the top or back of your product and in which electronic boards are available (electronic board box cover) (1) is open.

Child safety

If the door has a lock, the key should be kept away from the reach of children.
Children must be supervised to prevent them from tampering with the product.

HCA warning

If your product’s cooling system contains R600a:

This gas is flammable. Therefore, pay attention to not damaging the cooling system and piping during usage and transportation.
In the event of damage, keep your product away from potential fire sources that can cause the product to catch a fire and ventilate the room in which the unit is placed.
Ignore this warning if your product’s cooling system contains R134a.
The type of gas used in the product is stated in the type label which is on the left wall inside the refrigerator.
Never throw the product in the fire for disposal.

Things to be done for energy-saving

Do not leave the door (s) of your refrigerator open for a long time.
Do not put hot food or drinks in your refrigerator.
Do not overload your refrigerator so that the air circulation inside of it is not prevented.
Do not install your refrigerator under direct sunlight or near heat-emitting appliances such as ovens, dishwashers, or radiators.
Keep your refrigerator at least 30 cm away from heat-emitting sources and at least 5 cm from electrical ovens.
Pay attention to keeping your food in closed containers.
You can store a maximum amount of food items in the freezer when you remove the shelf or drawer of the freezer.
The energy consumption value stated for your refrigerator has been determined by removing the freezer shelf or drawer and under maximum load.
There is no harm in using a shelf or drawer according to the shapes and sizes of food to be frozen.

Installation

In case the information which is given in the user manual is not taken into account, the manufacturer will not assume any liability for this.

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

Your refrigerator should be unplugged. Before transportation of your refrigerator, it should be emptied and cleaned.
Before it is re-packaged, shelves, accessories, crisper, etc. inside your refrigerator should be fixed with adhesive tape and secured against impacts.
- The package should be bound with thick tape or sound ropes and the transportation rules on the package should be strictly observed.
Original packaging and foam materials should be kept for future transportation or moving.

Before you start the refrigerator

Check the following before you start to use your refrigerator:

Is the interior of the refrigerator dry and can the air circulate freely in the rear of it?
Clean the interior of the refrigerator as recommended in the “Maintenance and cleaning” section.
Connect the plug of the appliance to the wall socket.
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.
The 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 protected by a fuse with the appropriate capacity.
Important: The connection must comply with national regulations.
The power plug must be easily accessible after installation.
The 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 on the left inner side of your product should be equal to your network voltage.
Extension cables and multi-plugs must not be used for connection.
Damaged power cable must be replaced by a qualified electrician.
The 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 under the waste instructions stated by your local authorities.
Do not throw away with regular house waste, throw away in packaging pick-up spots designated by the local authorities. The packing of your refrigerator is produced from recyclable materials.

Disposing of your old refrigerator

Dispose of your old refrigerator without causing any harm to the environment.
You may consult your authorized dealer or waste collection center of your municipality about the disposal of your refrigerator.
Before disposing of your refrigerator, cut out the electric plug and, if there are any locks on the door, make them inoperable to protect children against any danger.

Placing and installation

If the entrance door of the room where the refrigerator will be installed is not wide enough for the refrigerator to pass through, then call the authorized service to have them remove the door (s) of your refrigerator and pass it sideways through the door.

Install your refrigerator in a place that allows ease of use.
Keep your refrigerator away from heat sources, humid places, and direct sunlight.
There must be appropriate air ventilation around your refrigerator to achieve an efficient operation.
- If the refrigerator is to be placed in a recess in the wall, there must be at least a 5 cm distance from the ceiling and at least 5 cm from the wall.
- Do not place your product on the materials such as rugs or carpets.
Place your refrigerator on an even floor surface to prevent jolts.
Do not keep your refrigerator in ambient temperatures under 10°C.

Reversing the doors

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Preparation

Your refrigerator should be installed at least 30 cm away from heat sources such as hobs, ovens, central heaters, and stoves and at least 5 cm away from electrical ovens and should not be located under direct sunlight.
The ambient temperature of the room where you install your refrigerator should at least be 10°C. Operating your refrigerator under cooler conditions is not recommended for its efficiency.
Please make sure that the interior of your refrigerator is cleaned thoroughly.
If two refrigerators are to be installed side by side, there should be at least a 2 cm distance between them.
When you operate your refrigerator for the first time, please observe the following instructions during the initial six hours.
The door should not be opened frequently.
It must be operated empty without any food in it.
Do not unplug your refrigerator.
If a power failure occurs out of your control, please see the warnings in the “Recommended solutions for the problems” section.
Original packaging and foam materials should be kept for future transportation or moving.
Food contact with the temperature sensor in the freezer may increase the energy consumption of the appliance. Thus any contact with the sensor(s) must be avoided.

Using your freezer

Control panel

On/Off Indicator
- Press the On/Off button for 3 seconds to turn off or turn on the freezer. When the freezer is off, the symbol (O) is lit. All the other symbols are turned off.
Freezer temperature setting button Press this button ( C ) to set the temperature of the freezer to -18, -19, -20, -21, -22, -23, -24, and -18… respectively. Press this button to set the freezer temperature to the desired value.
Quick Freeze function button Press this button to activate or deactivate the quick freeze function. When you activate the function, the freezer will be cooled to a temperature lower than the set value.
- Use the quick freeze function when you want to quickly freeze the food placed in the freezer. If you want to freeze large amounts of fresh food, activate this function before putting the food into the product.
- If you do not cancel it, Quick Freeze will cancel itself automatically after 25 hours at the most or when the freezer reaches the required temperature. This function is not recalled when power is restored after a power failure.
Alarm Off
- When the freezer door is opened for 1 minute a sound alarm turns on. The alarm can be turned off by pressing the “Alarm Off” ( ) button. If you close the door and then open it again, the “Door open alarm” will be activated again 1 minute later. In the case of sensor failure, the warning icon will lit ( ). If the button „Alarm off” is pressed, the warning will be “cleaned”.
- Freezing
- The freezing compartment is marked with this symbol. You can use the appliance for freezing fresh food as well as for storing pre-frozen food.
- Please refer to the recommendations given on the packaging of your food.

Attention

Do not freeze fizzy drinks, as the bottle may burst when the liquid in it is frozen. Be careful with frozen products such as colored ice cubes.
Do not exceed the freezing capacity of your appliance in 24 hours. See the rating label.
To maintain the quality of the food, the freezing must be effected as rapidly as possible. Thus, the freezing capacity will not be exceeded, and the temperature inside the freezer will not rise.
Keep the already deep-frozen food always separated from freshly placed food. When deep-freezing hot food, the cooling compressor will work until the food is completely frozen.
If you find the freezer door difficult to open just after you have closed it, don’t worry.
This is due to the pressure difference which will equalize and allow the door to open normally after a few minutes.
You will hear a vacuum sound just after closing the door. This is quite normal.

Making ice cubes

Fill the ice-cube tray 3/4 full with water and place it in the freezer. As soon as the water has turned into ice, you can take out the ice cubes.
Never use sharp objects such as knives or forks to remove the ice cubes. There is a risk of injury!

Defrosting

The NO FROST type defrost is completely automatic. No intervention from your side is required.
The water is collected on the compressor tray.
Due to the heat of the compressor, the water is evaporated.

Maintenance and cleaning

Never use gasoline, benzene, or similar substances for cleaning purposes.
We recommend that you unplug the appliance before cleaning.
Never use any sharp abrasive instrument, soap, household cleaner, detergent, or wax polish for cleaning.
Use lukewarm water to clean the cabinet of your refrigerator and wipe it dry.
Use a damp cloth wrung out in a solution of one teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda to one pint of water to clean the interior and wipe it dry.
Make sure that no water enters the electrical items.
If your appliance is not going to be used for a long time, unplug the power cable, remove all food, clean it, and leave the door ajar.
Check door seals regularly to ensure they are clean and free from food particles.
To remove a freezer drawer, pull it as far as possible, and then tilt it upwards, and then pull it out completely.
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 such metal surfaces.

Protection of plastic surfaces

Do not put the liquid oils or oil-cooked meals in your refrigerator in unsealed containers as they damage the plastic surfaces of your refrigerator.
In case of spilling or smearing oil on the plastic surfaces, clean and rinse the relevant part of the surface at once with warm water.