Gorenje RC4180AW: Important

agent. (See Disposing of the Worn Out

mode selection switch to the setting for

Appliance)

automatic operation as soon as possible.

• Before loading the appliance with packages

Tips for Energy Savings

of fresh foods, make sure they are cooled to

ambient temperature.

• Try not to open the door too often, especially

• Ice and frost layer increase energy

when the weather is wet and hot. Once you

consumption, so do clean the appliance as

open the door, mind to close it as soon as

soon as the layer is 3-5 mm thick.

possible. This is especially important if you

• If the gasket is damaged or if it turns out that

have an upright model.

the sealing is poor, the energy consumption

• Every now and then check if the appliance is

is substantially higher. To restore efficiency,

sufficiently ventilated (adequate air

replace the gasket.

circulation behind the appliance).

• The condenser on the rear wall should be

• Set thermostat to lower settings as soon as

always clean, free of dust or any impurities.

possible (depends on the amount of food

• Always consider instructions stated in

loaded, ambient temperature etc).

sections Positioning and Energy Saving

• Never use continuous operation unless

Tips, otherwise the energy consumption is

unnecessarily required; switch the operation

substantially higher.

Important

• If you have bought this appliance to replace

• Heating element incorporated in the

an old one equipped with a lock that cannot

appliance, all around the rim, is controlled by

be opened from inside (lock, bolt), make sure

the operation of the compressor and it

that the lock is broken. This will make it

prevents the door gasket to freeze on to the

impossible for children to lock themselves

freezer housing.

inside the appliance and suffocate.

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be

• The appliance must be correctly connected

replaced by the manufacturer or his service

to the mains supply. (see: Connecting to the

agent or a qualified person in order to avoid

Mains Supply).

hazard.

• If the food has strange smell or color, throw it

• The rating plate is inside the appliance or

away, because it is very likely that it is

outside on the rear wallStoring.

spoiled and therefore dangerous to eat.

The symbol on the product or on its

• Disconnect the appliance from the power

packaging indicates that this product

supply before repairing it (only a qualified

may not be treated as household

technician should repair it), before cleaning

waste. Instead it shall be handed over

and before replacing the light bulb.

to the applicable collection point for the

• Do not defrost the appliance with other

recycling of electrical and electronic

electric appliances (as for example with hair

equipment. By ensuring this product is

dryer) and never scrape the frost layer with

disposed of correctly, you will help prevent

sharp objects. Use only enclosed tools or

tools recommended by the manufacturer.

potential negative consequences for the

environment and human health, which

• For the sake of environment protection - be

careful not to damage the rear wall of the

could otherwise be caused by inappropriate

appliance (the condenser unit or the tubes -

waste handling of thisproduct. For more

for example when moving the appliance) or

detailed information about recycling of this

any part of the refrigerating system inside the

product, please contact your local city

appliance.

office, your household waste disposal

• The refrigerating system of the appliance is

service or the shop where you purchased

filled with refrigerant and oil, so when the

the product.

appliance is damaged, handle it with care

and dispose it of in compliance with

environmental protecting precautions. (See

We Care for the Environment).

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