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TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem:

Possible cause & Solution

Appliance is not

working correctly

• Check whether the power cord is plugged into the 

power outlet properly.

• Check the fuse or circuit of your power supply, 

replace if necessary.

• The ambient temperature is too low. Try setting 

the chamber temperature to a colder level to solve 

this problem.

• It is normal that the freezer is not operating during 

the automatic defrost cycle, or for a short time 

after the appliance is switched on to protect the 

compressor.

Odours from the

compartments

• The interior may need to be cleaned.

• Some food, containers or wrapping cause odours.

Noise from the

appliance

The sounds below are quite normal:

• Compressor running noises.

• Air movement noise from the small fan motor in 

the freezer compartment or other compartments.

• Gurgling sound similar to water boiling.

• Popping noise during automatic defrosting.

• Clicking noise before the compressor starts.

Other unusual noises are due to the reasons below 

and may need you to check and take action:

• The cabinet is not level.

• The back of appliance touches the wall.

• Bottles or containers knocking against each other.

If you experience a problem with your appliance or are concerned that the

appliance is not functioning correctly, you can carry out some easy checks

before calling for service, please see below. You can carry out some easy

checks according to this section before calling for service.

Warning! 

Don't try to repair the appliance yourself. If the problem persists after

you have made the checks mentioned below, contact a qualified electrician,

authorized service engineer or the shop where you purchased the product.

Summary of Contents for NRK4182CW4

Page 1: ...je com INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR REFRIGERATOR FREEZER Questo manuale d istruzione è fornito da trovaprezzi it Scopri tutte le offerte per Gorenje NRK4182CW4 o cerca il tuo prodotto tra le migliori offerte di Frigoriferi e Congelatori ...

Page 2: ...of pleasure in its use The appliance is intended solely for household use 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 Please visit our website where you can enter your appliance model number indicated on the rating plate or the warr...

Page 3: ...ND PRECAUTIONS 4 SAFETY AND WARNING INFORMATION 11 INSTALLING YOUR NEW APPLIANCE 13 APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION 14 CHANGING THE DOOR OPENING DIRECTION 20 OPERATING THE APPLIANCE 22 USING YOUR APPLIANCE 26 HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS 28 CLEANING AND CARE 30 TROUBLESHOOTING 32 DISPOSAL OF THE APPLIANCE MISCELLANEOUS ...

Page 4: ... of life and property keep the precautions of these user s instructions as the manufacturer is not responsible for damages caused by omission Safety for children and others who are vulnerable people According to EN standard This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they ...

Page 5: ...emove the door to prevent children playing from suffering an electric shock or from closing themselves inside it I f this appliance featuring a magnetic door seals is to replace an older appliance having a spring lock latch on the door or lid be sure to make the spring lock unusable before you discard the old appliance This will prevent it from becoming a death trap for a child General safety WARN...

Page 6: ...the food storage compartments of the appliance unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer WARNING The refrigerant and insulation blowing gas are flammable When disposing of the appliance do so only at an authorized waste disposal centre Do not expose to flame WARNING When positioning the appliance ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged WARNING Do not locate multiple port...

Page 7: ... If the refrigerant circuit should be damaged Avoid opening flames and sources of ignition Thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any way Any damage to the cord may cause a short circuit fire and or electric shock Electrical safety The power cord must not be lengthened Make sure that the power plug is n...

Page 8: ...e any electrical appliances in the appliance e g electric ice cream makers mixers etc When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains socket do not pull on the cable Do not place hot items near the plastic components of this appliance Do not place food products directly against the air outlet on the rear wall Store pre packed frozen food in accordance with the frozen food manufacture s instruc...

Page 9: ...ume ice popsicles or ice cubes straight from the freezer as this can cause freezer burn to the mouth and lips To avoid items falling and causing injury or damage to the appliance do not overload the door racks or put too much food in the crisper drawers WARNING Food needs to be packed into bags before it is put into the refrigerator Liquids need to be stored in bottles or capped containers in orde...

Page 10: ...lation follow the instructions relevant to installation Wherever possible the back of the product should not be too close to a wall to avoid touching or catching warm parts compressor condenser to prevent the risk of a fire follow the instructions relevant to installation The appliance must not be locate close to radiators or cookers Make sure that the mains plug is accessible after the installati...

Page 11: ...the wall at least 100 mm form its top at least 100 mm form its side to the wall and a clear space upfront to allow the doors to open 135 Please see the following diagrams 940 135 607 627 1120 1140 Note This appliance performs well in the climate class from SN to T It may not work properly if being left at a temperature above or below the indicated range for a long period Class Temperature SN from ...

Page 12: ...nd air circulating in the lower rear section of the appliance the bottom feet may need to be adjusted you can adjust them by your fingers or a suitable spanner To allow the doors to self close tilt back the top backwards for about 10 mm İ İ1 10 0m mm m ...

Page 13: ... freezer drawer 11 Lower freezer shelf 12 Lower freezer drawer 13 Adjustable bottom feet 14 Fridge door 15 Upper door shelf 16 Middle door shelf 17 Fridge door seal 18 Lower door shelf 19 Freezer door seal 20 Freezer door Note Due to unceasing modification of our products your refrigerator may be slightly different from this instruction manual but its functions and using methods remain the same To...

Page 14: ...uired you may lay the refrigerator on its back in order to gain access to the base you should rest it on soft foam packaging or similar material to avoid damaging the backboard of the refrigerator To reverse the door the following steps are generally recommended 1 Stand the refrigerator upright Open the upper door to take out all door racks to avoid damage and then close the door 8mm socket wrench...

Page 15: ...tor 3 Unscrew the special flange self tapping screws which are used for fixing the right upper hinge part by a 8 mm socket driver or a spanner please support the upper door with your hand when doing it 4 Remove the upper hinge axis transfer it to reversed side and tighten securely then put it in a safe place upper hinge cover right right upper hinge part special flange selftapping screws screw hol...

Page 16: ...with its panel upwards Loose screw 2 and part 1 then install them to the left side and tighten securely Stop block Self tapping screw 7 Unscrew the two special flange self tapping screws which are used for fixing the middle hinge part then remove the middle hinge part that hold the lower door in place NOTE When removing the door watch for washer s between the lower hinge and the bottom of the lowe...

Page 17: ...cover plate from left to right as shown in figure below 10 Lay the refrigerator on soft foam packaging or similar material Remove both adjustable bottom feet parts and the lower hinge part by unscrewing the special flange self tapping screws 1 Stop block 2 Self tapping screw screw hole covers screw hole covers 1 Lower hinge part right 2 Adjustable bottom feet part 3 Self tapping screws ...

Page 18: ...wer hinge part make the hinge axis into the lower hole of the lower door then tight the bolts 13 Upturn the middle hinge part the direction 180 degree transfer it and adjust its position make the middle hinge axis into the upper hole of the lower door tight the bolts 14 Transfer the upper door to the appropriate position Secure the door s level make the middle hinge axis into the lower hole of the...

Page 19: ...ews 16 Install the screw hole cover on the top right corner of the refrigerator Install the upper hinge cover which is in the plastic bag on the left corner Put the other upper hinge cover into the plastic bag 17 Open the upper door and install the door shelves then close it Warning When changing the side at which the door opens the appliance must not be connected to the mains Remove plug from the...

Page 20: ...20 OPERATING THE APPLIANCE SWITCHING THE APPLIANCE ON To switch on rotate the A dial clockwise ...

Page 21: ...just the setting with the A dial accordingly Positions towards the longer lines mean a lower temperature in the appliance cooler Settings towards the shorter lines mean a higher temperature warmer Recommended setting of the A dial is on the eco position see figure If the temperature of the room where the appliance is installed is below 16 C we recommend setting the A dial temperature to the longes...

Page 22: ...f runner so that the shelves can be positioned as desired Remove and install the door shelf Warning The door shelf must not removed and installed by the user If the door shelf is damaged contact the customer helpline for assistance To replace the door shelf the below steps can be followed Remove door shelf Press the right side of the door shelf inwardly while holding the left side When the notch o...

Page 23: ...suitable for storing fruit and vegetables Refrigerator compartment For storing the food that does not need to be frozen and different kinds of food Freezer compartment For freezing fresh food and storing frozen and deep frozen food for a long time Thawing food In the refrigerator compartment At room temperature In a microwave oven In a convection oven Food once thawed should be refrozen with the e...

Page 24: ...zer 12 Seafood fish shrimp shellfish freshwater aquatic products and meat products recommended time is 2 months nutrition values and taste decrease with time Not suitable for freeing fresh food To avoid contamination of food please respect the following instructions Opening the door for long periods can cause a significant increase of the temperature in the compartments of the appliance Clean regu...

Page 25: ...water aquatic products etc 7 days below 0 C and above 0 C is recommended for consumption within that day preferably no more than 2 days Seafood less than 0 for 15 days it is not recommended to store above 0 C 8 Fresh Food 0 4 Fresh pork beef fish chicken cooked food etc Recommended to eat within the same day preferably no more than 3 days 9 Wine 5 20 Red wine white wine sparkling wine etc Note ple...

Page 26: ... efficient configuration Hints for refrigeration Do not place hot food directly into the refrigerator or freezer the internal temperature will increase resulting in the compressor having to work harder and will consume more energy Do cover or wrap the food particularly if it has a strong flavor Place food properly so that air can circulate freely around it Meat All Types Wrap in polythene food wra...

Page 27: ...low fresh unfrozen food to touch food that is already frozen thus avoiding a rise in the temperature of latter Iced products if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer compartment can possibly cause skin to become freezer burnt It is recommended to label and date each frozen package in order to keep track of the storage time Hints for the storage of frozen food Make sure that commercia...

Page 28: ...e juice from an orange peel butyric acid or cleansers that contain acetic acid Do not use any abrasive cleansers Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with a cloth and lukewarm water Commercially available dish washing detergents may also be used After cleaning wipe with fresh water and a clean dish cloth Accumulation of dust at the condenser increases energy consumption clean the conde...

Page 29: ...e from the small fan motor in the freezer compartment or other compartments Gurgling sound similar to water boiling Popping noise during automatic defrosting Clicking noise before the compressor starts Other unusual noises are due to the reasons below and may need you to check and take action The cabinet is not level The back of appliance touches the wall Bottles or containers knocking against eac...

Page 30: ...iance is located with insufficient clearance at the sides back and top Temperature inside is too cold Increase the temperature by following the Display controls chapter Doors can t be closed easily Check whether the top of the refrigerator is tilted back by 10 15mm to allow the doors to self close or if something inside is preventing the doors from closing Water drips on the floor The water pan lo...

Page 31: ...efrigerant circuit is not damage prior to proper disposal CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT 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 centre for waste electric and electronic equipment processing Correct disposal of the product will help prevent any negative effects on...

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