GRUNDIG GKPN 66830LXP (01) PDF Document

The GRUNDIG GKPN 66830LXP refrigerator is intended for use in households and similar interior environments. It is not for commercial use. Examples of intended use include:

• In the staff kitchens of stores, offices, and other working environments.

• In farm houses.

• In units of hotels, motels, or other resting facilities used by customers.

• In hostels or similar environments.

• In catering services and similar non-retail applications.

This product should not be used in open or enclosed external environments such as vessels, balconies, or terraces, as exposure to rain, snow, sunlight, and wind may cause a risk of fire.

• The GRUNDIG GKPN 66830LXP may be used by children aged 8 years and older and persons with underdeveloped physical, sensory, or mental capabilities if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning safe use.

• Children between 3 and 8 years are allowed to put food into and take food out of the cooler product.

• Electrical products are dangerous for children and pets. Children and pets must not play with, climb on, or enter the product.

• Cleaning and user maintenance should not be performed by children unless there is someone overseeing them.

• Keep all packaging materials away from children to avoid the risk of injury and suffocation.

Before disposing of your old GRUNDIG GKPN 66830LXP refrigerator, follow these steps:

1. Unplug the power cord from the mains socket.

2. Cut the power cord and remove it from the appliance together with the plug.

3. Do not remove the racks and drawers from the product to prevent children from getting inside.

4. Remove the doors.

5. Store the product so that it shall not be tipped over.

6. Do not allow children to play with the scrapped product.

If there is a lock on the product’s door, keep the key out of children’s reach.

The control panel of your GRUNDIG GKPN 66830LXP has several indicators and keys:

• 1. Fault Condition Indicator (!): This becomes active if the refrigerator cannot perform adequate cooling or in case of a sensor error. The letter “E” will show on the freezer temperature indicator, and numbers 1, 2, or 3 on the cooler temperature indicator to specify the service needed. An exclamation mark can also light up if hot food is placed in the freezer or the door is left open for a long time; this is not a fault and will disappear once the food cools or a key is pressed.

• 2. Energy Saving (Display Off) Indicator: This function is enabled automatically. When the door is not opened for a period of time, all symbols on the screen except the energy-saving symbol will turn off. Pressing any key or opening the door will deactivate this function and return the display to normal. This function is activated from the factory and cannot be canceled.

• 3. Wireless Key: This button is used to connect your appliance to the HomeWhiz mobile application. Press and hold for 3 seconds to initialize the connection. The LED on the button will blink during setup and become solid once connected.

• 4. Cooling Compartment Temperature Setting Key: Press this key to set the cooling compartment temperature to 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, or 1 °C.

• 5. Freezing Compartment Temperature Setting Key: Press this key to set the freezer compartment temperature to -18, -19, -20, -21, -22, -23, or -24 °C.

• 6. Anti-Odour Module Key: Press this button for 3 seconds to activate or deactivate the anti-odour feature. The LED on the button will light up when active.

• 7. Quick Freezing Key: Press this key to activate the quick freeze function. The freezer compartment temperature is set to -27 °C. The function will be automatically canceled after 24 hours. Press the key again to cancel it manually.

• 8. Compartment Conversion Key: Press and hold for 3 seconds to switch the freezer section between cooler, off, and freezer modes. As a cooler, the temperature will be set to 4 °C. In OFF mode, the indicator will display “- -“.

• 9. Cooling Compartment OFF (Vacation) Function Key: Press for 3 seconds to activate vacation mode. The cooling compartment will stop actively cooling and its temperature indicator will display “- -“. Other compartments will continue to cool. Do not keep food in the cooling compartment when this function is active. Press for 3 seconds again to cancel.

• 10. Key for Resetting Wireless Connection Settings: To reset wireless connection settings, press the Quick freezing and wireless connection buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds. This will return the appliance to factory defaults, and any prior user data will be lost.

Before using your GRUNDIG GKPN 66830LXP for the first time, follow these preparation steps:

• Install the refrigerator at least 30 cm away from heat sources (hobs, ovens) and at least 5 cm away from electrical ovens. It should not be in direct sunlight.

• The ambient temperature of the room should be at least +5°C.

• Ensure the interior of the refrigerator is cleaned thoroughly.

• If two refrigerators are installed side-by-side, there should be at least 2 cm between them.

• For the initial six hours, do not open the door frequently.

• Operate the refrigerator empty without any food inside.

• Do not unplug your refrigerator. If a power failure occurs, refer to the troubleshooting section.

• Keep the original packaging and foam for future transportation.

The Blue light/VitaminZone feature (which may not be available on all models) helps preserve the vitamin content of fruits and vegetables stored in the crispers.

• For the blue light: Fruits and vegetables are illuminated with a blue light, which allows them to continue photosynthesis and thus preserve their vitamin content.

• For VitaminZone: This technology uses blue, green, and red lights, along with dark cycles, to simulate a day cycle. This preserves vitamins for a longer time. If you open the refrigerator door during a dark period, the light will automatically turn on for your convenience. The dark period will resume after you close the door.

The Deodoriser Module (OdourFresh+), which may not be available on all models, quickly eliminates bad smells in your refrigerator before they permeate the surfaces. It is located on the ceiling of the fresh food compartment. The air is actively passed over an odour filter, where bad odours are dissolved. The cleaned air is then re-emitted to the compartment. This is achieved using a fan, LED, and the odour filter. The module turns on automatically on a periodic basis. The noise you hear from the fan is normal. If you open the fresh food compartment door while it is active, the fan will temporarily pause.

The moisture-controlled vegetable bin helps keep fruits and vegetables fresh for longer by controlling moisture rates. To use it effectively:

• Store leafy vegetables like lettuce and spinach horizontally.

• Place heavy and hard vegetables at the bottom and light, soft ones on top.

• Do not leave vegetables in plastic bags, as this causes them to rot quickly.

• Do not put fruits that produce high ethylene gas (like pears, apricots, peaches, apples) in the same bin with other vegetables and fruits, as this can cause them to mature and rot faster.

• You can change the location of the latch on the crisper to adjust humidity conditions: set it to “fruits” if only fruits are stored, “vegetables” if only vegetables are stored, or “mixed” for mixed items.

To preserve the quality of fresh food when freezing it in your GRUNDIG GKPN 66830LXP, follow these steps:

• Activate the Quick Freeze function 8 hours before freezing the fresh food.

• Food items must be frozen as quickly as possible to preserve their quality.

• Pack the food items in air-tight packs and seal them tightly. Use freezer holders, tinfoil, damp-proof paper, or plastic bags.

• Mark each food pack with the date before freezing to track freshness.

• Keep earlier food items in the front to ensure they are used first.

• Frozen food items must be used immediately after defrosting and should not be frozen again.

The foldable wine rack (not available in all models) allows you to store wine bottles when needed. It is recommended to store a maximum of 2 bottles of wine on the foldable wine rack.

To Use the Section:

Hold the plastic part and pull it slowly in the indicated direction.

To Assemble the Wine Rack:

1. First, remove the glass shelf from the refrigerator.

2. Hold the plastic part and push it to any side, using the front and back areas of the plastic part. The product can now be used with the foldable wine rack if needed.

To Remove the Wine Rack:

1. First, remove the glass shelf from the refrigerator.

2. Hold the plastic part and pull it in any side direction. The product can now be used without the foldable wine rack if needed.

Regular cleaning will extend the service life of your GRUNDIG GKPN 66830LXP. WARNING: Unplug the product before cleaning it.

• Never use gasoline, benzene, or similar substances.

• Never use any sharp and abrasive tools, soap, household cleaners, detergent, or wax polish.

• For non-No Frost products, do not clean the water drops and frosting on the rear wall of the Fridge compartment.

• Use only slightly damp microfiber cloths to clean the outer surface. Sponges may scratch the surface.

• To clean the interior, dissolve one teaspoon of bicarbonate in half a litre of water. Soak a cloth, wring it out thoroughly, and wipe the interior. Dry thoroughly afterward.

• Ensure no water enters the lamp housing or other electrical items.

• If you will not use the refrigerator for a long period, unplug it, remove all food, clean it, and leave the door ajar.

• Regularly check that the door gaskets are clean. If not, clean them.

• To remove door and body shelves, first remove all contents. Then, pull the door shelves up to remove them. After cleaning, slide them from top to bottom to reinstall.

• Never use cleaning agents containing chlorine on outer surfaces and chromium-coated parts, as chlorine causes corrosion.

While the materials used in production do not cause odour, inappropriate food storage and improper cleaning can lead to bad smells. To avoid this:

• Keep the refrigerator clean. Clean the interior with bicarbonate dissolved in water every few months. Never use detergents or soap.

• Keep food in closed containers. Microorganisms from uncovered containers can cause unpleasant odours.

• Never keep food that has passed its best-before date or is spoiled in the refrigerator.

If your GRUNDIG GKPN 66830LXP is not working, check the following:

• The power plug may not be fully settled. Plug it in to settle it completely into the socket.

• The fuse connected to the socket or the main fuse may have blown. Check the fuses.

If the compressor is not working, consider these points:

• In case of a sudden power failure or unplugging and replugging, the gas pressure in the cooling system is not balanced, which triggers the compressor’s thermic safeguard. The product should restart after approximately 6 minutes. If it does not, contact the service.

• The refrigerator might be in its defrosting cycle. This is normal for a fully-automatic defrosting product and occurs periodically.

• The product may not be plugged in. Ensure the power cord is plugged in.

• The temperature setting may be incorrect. Select the appropriate temperature setting.

• There might be a power outage. The product will resume normal operation once power is restored.

Several factors can cause the refrigerator to run for extended periods:

• A new product may be larger than the previous one and will naturally run for longer periods.

• The room temperature may be high, causing the product to run longer.

• The product may have been recently plugged in or new food was added, requiring more time to reach the set temperature.

• Large quantities of hot food may have been recently placed inside. Do not place hot food into the product.

• The doors may have been opened frequently or left open. The warm air entering causes the product to run longer.

• The freezer or cooler door may be ajar. Check that the doors are fully closed.

• The product may be set to a temperature that is too low. Set the temperature to a higher degree and wait for it to adjust.

• The door washer (gasket) may be dirty, worn out, broken, or not properly settled. Clean or replace the washer.

If the temperature is too high, check the following:

• The cooler compartment temperature may be set to a very high degree. Changing the cooler temperature affects the freezer temperature. Adjust the settings and wait for the temperature to stabilize.

• 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 new food was added. It will take longer to reach the set temperature in these cases.

• Large quantities of hot food may have been recently placed inside. Do not place hot food into the product.

• The ground may not be level or durable. If the product is shaking when moved slowly, adjust the stands to balance it. Also, ensure the ground is durable enough to bear the product’s weight.

• Any items placed on top of the product may cause noise. Remove any items from the top.

• The product making noise of liquid flowing or spraying is normal due to its operating principles involving liquid and gas flows.

• The sound of wind blowing is normal as the product uses a fan for the cooling process.

Condensation can occur for several normal reasons:

• **Internal Walls:** Hot or humid weather increases icing and condensation. This is normal. Also, frequent door openings or leaving the door ajar can cause it. Ensure doors are closed properly and not opened too frequently.

• **Exterior or Between Doors:** If the ambient weather is humid, this is quite normal. The condensation will dissipate when the humidity is reduced.

If the door is not closing, check these potential issues:

• Food packages may be blocking the door. Relocate any items that are blocking the doors.

• The product may not be standing in a full upright position. Adjust the stands to balance the product.

• The ground may not be level or durable. Make sure the ground is level and sufficiently durable to bear the product.

High temperatures may be observed between the two doors, on the side panels, 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. Side walls of your product are equipped with refrigerant pipes to improve the cooling system, and refrigerant with high temperatures may flow through these areas, resulting in hot surfaces.