Gorenje HKS3661EF User manual

Instructions for use
Refrigerator

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Thank you for your confidence in buying our appliance and congratulations on the excellent choice.
We hope it will successfully serve its purpose for many years.
Refrigerator is used in households for storage of fresh food at temperatures exceeding 0°C.
Before first operation ................................................. 3
A few tips on how to save power with your
refrigerator-freezer combo ........................................ 4
Description of the appliance ...................................... 5
Installation and connection........................................ 6
Appliance control ........................................................ 8
Recommended distribution of food......................... 15
Storing fresh food ................................................... 16
Storing of food in the ZeroZone drawer ................. 18
Defrosting the appliance ......................................... 20
Cleaning ..................................................................... 20
Troubleshooting guide.............................................. 21
Noise level.................................................................. 23
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• The appliance is manufactured in compliance with all relevant
safety standards; however, it is recommended that persons
with impaired physical, motional, or mental abilities, or persons
with inadequate experience and knowledge, do not use the
appliance without due supervision. The same recommendation
applies to minors using the appliance.
• Before connecting the appliance read these instructions
carefully. They describe the appliance and provide instructions
for its safe and correct use. The instructions are prepared
for different types and models of the appliance so they may
contain descriptions of functions and components your
appliance may not have.
• Remove the wrapping protecting the appliance during
transport. Door corners are fitted with protective spacers.
Remove the spacers and replace them with the attached pegs.
• Warning: The appliance must be secured against tipping over,
using the supplied support bracket – see instructions, section
“Installation and Connection”.
• Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply, leave it
in upright position for about 2 hours. This will reduce possibility
of malfunctions in the cooling system resulting from prior
transport and handling.
• The appliance must be connected to the mains supply
in accordance with the standing regulations and local
requirements.
• The appliance must not be used in open air or exposed to
weather precipitation.
• Always disconnect the appliance from power supply (pull
the power cord from wall socket) before cleaning and before
replacing the light bulb.
• If the power supply cord is damaged, in order to avoid hazard
it must be replaced by the service.
• In case of longer disuse first turn the appliance off with the ON/
OFF button and disconnect it from mains supply. Empty the
appliance, thaw it, clean the interior and leave the door ajar.
• For the protection of environment deliver the obsolete
appliance to the authorized scrap appliance dealers.
• Wrappings contain environmentally friendly materials which
can be recycled, recovered or disposed without threat to the
environment.
• To prevent any pollution be careful not to damage the
insulation or refrigeration tubes at the rear wall during the
installation, cleaning and disposal of the appliance.
• Never let the children play with the appliance.
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• Self closing door hinge pulls the door to the cabinet just before closing, thereby preventing the
door to remain ajar. Equally it limits the door opening angle and prevents damage to adjacent
elements.
• Rating plate with basic information is located in the interior of the appliance. If the sticker plate is
not suitable for your language, replace it with the attached one.
• Warning: Ventilation slots on the appliance or built-in element should always be kept clean and
unobstructed.
• Warning: Do not use any mechanical accessories when thawing the refrigerator, except for those
explicitly recommended by the manufacturer.
• Warning: To prevent any pollution be careful not to damage the insulation or refrigeration tubes
at the rear wall during the installation, cleaning and disposal of the appliance.
• Warning: Do not use any electrical devices inside the appliance, except for those explicitly
recommended by the manufacturer.
The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be
treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring
this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences
for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate
waste handling of thisproduct. For more detailed information about recycling of this product,
please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product.
• Observe the installation instructions.
• Do not open the appliance door more frequently than necessary.
• Occasionally check whether air can circulate freely behind the appliance.
• Condenser unit mounted on the appliance back wall must be kept clean at all times (see section
“Cleaning the appliance”).
• If the seal is damaged or loose, replace it as soon as possible.
• Store your food in closed containers or other appropriate packaging.
• Before placing the food in the refrigerator, let it cool down to room temperature.
• Defrost your frozen food in the refrigerator compartment.
• Remove the freezer drawers and door as described in the instructions, in order to make use of
the entire capacity.
• Defrost your conventional freezer when a frost layer approximately 3-5 millimetres thick has
accumulated on the surfaces in the freezer compartment.
• Make sure the shelves are evenly distributed and that the food is arranged in a way that
allows free circulation of air (heed the recommended food arrangement as described in the
instructions).
• In appliances fitted with a fan, do not block the fan slots.
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A few tips on how to save power with your
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1Interior light
2Shelf (adjustable height)
3Foldable egg rack (closed - six
eggs, open - 12 eggs)
4Vegetable crisp pan
5ZeroZone drawer with
pull-out guides*
(max. 18 kg)
6Bottle rack*
7Door shelf (options: deep,
shallow; covered or no
cover)
8Twin bottle carrier with holder
9Tube holder*
10 Legs
11 Wheels
Interior accessories of the appliance may vary according to the model.
Pull-out guide drawers are extracted by lifting the rear end and pulling out inclined under the 45°
angle. Reinsert in opposite sequence.
* Certain models only.
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Description of the appliance

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• Place the appliance in dry and well aired room. The appliance
operates best at temperature ranges indicated in the chart
below. Relevant class of the appliance is indicated on the
rating plate.
Class Ambient temperature
SN (subnormal) from +10°C to +32°C
N (normal) from +16°C to +32°C
ST (subtropical) from +16°C to +38°C
T (tropical) from +16°C to +43°C
Positioning the appliance requires two persons in order to avoid
injuries or damage to the appliance.
• Place the appliance flatly and firmly on a solid base. The
appliance is fitted with adjustable feet on the front side, used
to level the appliance. Rear side of the appliance is fitted
with wheels facilitating the positioning of the appliance at the
preselected place.
• The element above the appliance must be at least 5 cm away
to allow sufficient cooling of the condenser.
• Avoid exposing the appliance to direct sunlight or heat
sources. If this is not feasible, install insulation plate between
the appliance and adjacent heat source.
• Bottom front side of the appliance is fitted with handles to
facilitate relocation. The appliance may stand independently
or adjacent to a furniture element or wall. Be sure to leave
enough space for the opening of the door, to avoid damage to
the appliance or injuries to persons.
• Provide enough space around the appliance for comfortable
maneuvering with the pull-out drawers.
• When the appliance door with fully loaded shelves is opened,
the appliance may tip forward. Hence, it should be secured
with a support bracket.
Use a power drill to drill two holes Ø 8 mm into the wall at the
height of 52 and 112 mm from the floor and 50 mm from the
left side of the appliance, looking from the appliance front side.
Insert the two dowels into the holes in the wall and attach the
support bracket with the screws supplied. Press the appliance
against the wall so that the bracket is reaching above the
compressor support.
Selecting the location
Positioning the
appliance
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• Use the power cord to connect the appliance to the mains
power. Wall outlet must be fitted with ground terminal (safety
socket). Nominal voltage and frequency are indicated on the
relevant label or rating plate of the appliance.
• Mains power connection and grounding must be made in line
with standing regulations and local requirements.
The appliance is able to accommodate minor temporary
voltage tolerances, but they may not exceed -6% to +6%.
Direction of door swing is changeable, but the procedure has to
be performed by a qualified service technician.
Connecting to power
supply
Reverse door swing
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Setting ON Setting OFF
A Temperature selector and ON/OFF button
B Clock ON/OFF button
C Alarm button
D Fast cooling button
E Economy
F Vacation
G Setting hours
H Setting minutes
Control unit is located at the exterior side of the door.
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Control panel I
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First plug the power cord into the wall outlet. The LCD display is
on and indicates dashes.
• Switch the appliance on by pressing button (A) for 3
seconds.
• Display indicates temperature +9°C, and it remains on the
display until the actual temperature within the unit falls below
this value.
• The appliance temperature is factory preset to the
recommendable +5°C.
Temperature setting range is from +1°C to +9°C (or +3°C to
+8°C for appliances equipped with the ZeroZone drawer).
The ZeroZone drawer temperature: between -2°C and +3°C
(not adjustable).
Reducing the temperature: press button .
Increasing the temperature: press button .
• When you press one of temperature setting buttons, the
digital display starts flashing and indicates the last selected
temperature.
• Temperature setting is changed by short intermittent pressing
of the button in 1°C steps. During the setting procedure all
other buttons are void.
• Around 5 seconds after the release of the button, the display
automatically indicates the actual temperature.
Turn it on/off by pressing the button (B) for 3 seconds. Before
first setting, or in case of power failure, display flashes 0:00. By
simultaneous pressing of button (G) and or set hours,
and button (H) with or set minutes.
In case of power failure display flashes and indicates maximum
reached temperature during the failure (max. +25°C). The
appliance operates on preceding settings. To display actual
temperature press the Alarm button.
The ON/OFF button
Setting the temperature
Setting the clock
Power failure
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Alarm
Continuous sound - opened door.
If the door is open for more than one minute, the sound signal
(continuous tone) starts and symbol appears. Alarm goes off by
closing the door, or by pressing the alarm off button (C).
Intermittent sound - temperature too high.
Elevated temperature within the refrigerator is signaled by
the sound alarm (intermittent tone), and the symbol and
temperature both flash on the display.
• Alarm is switched off by pressing the alarm off button
(C). The symbol and flashing temperature are switched off
automatically when the interior is cool enough, and there is no
danger for perishable goods.
After first start the appliance has a 24-hour alarm delay to avoid
unnecessary signals.
Fast cooling
This function is activated by pressing the button (D). It is
switched off automatically after 6 hours, and the setting returns
to the preceding value. The function is used for fast cooling of
large quantities of fresh food inserted at once.
Economy button
Press button (E) to activate the energy saving function.
Best storage temperature and consumption of energy are
automatically set at +5°C. Setting is switched off by another
pressing of the same button.
Vacation button
It is activated by pressing the button (F). Refrigerator
temperature is automatically set at +9°C (+8°C in appliances
equipped with ZeroZone drawer). Setting is switched off by
another pressing of the same button. The function comes handy
when you plan a longer absence from home. Remove quickly
perishable food from the appliance. Do not forget to switch the
function off when you return from the vacation.
Other settings
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Child lock
Built-in child lock prevents the appliance from unwanted
temperature alterations and/or even switching off. Turn it on/
off by pressing the alarm button (C) for 3 seconds. During the
activated protection, when you press any button the wording
LOC appears on the display.
Errors in operation
In case of malfunction the display indicates different error codes
(see chapter Troubleshooting).
Display illumination
Display illuminates when the door is opened and a button is
pressed. It remains lit for 3 minutes after the last change.
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A Refrigerator on/off key
B Signal light: on when refrigerator is in operation
C Acoustic alarm off key
D Signal light: on when high temperature alarm is activated
E Super Cool (refrigerator boost) key
F Signal light: on when the Super Cool (refrigerator boost) is activated
G Refrigerator temperature setting key
H Refrigerator temperature digital display
The control unit is located on the outer side of the door.
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When switching on the appliance for the first time, first connect
the power cord plug to a mains socket.
Digital display unit will light up, »dashes« appear.
• To switch the appliance on/off, press the (A) key and hold it
for 3 seconds.
• Temperature +9°C will be indicated on the display. This value
will remain displayed until actual temperature in the refrigerator
drops below this value.
• The appliance is preset to the recommended refrigerator
temperature of +5°C.
Refrigerator temperature range: +1°C to +9°C (+3°C to +8°C
for appliances with ZeroZone drawer)
Temperature in the ZeroZone drawer: from -2°C to +3°C (not
adjustable)
Setting a lower temperature: Press the (G) key.
• When the (G) key is pressed, the display will start flashing and
the most recent setting will be displayed.
• Set the temperature by briefly pressing the (G) key. Each time
the key is pressed, temperature is decreased by 1°C. During
the temperature stetting procedure, all other keys are disabled.
• Approximately 5 seconds after releasing the most recently
pressed key, actual temperature is automatically displayed.
Alarm
Continuous acoustic signal - open refrigerator door alarm
If the refrigerator door is open for more than one minute, a
continuous acoustic signal (beep) is activated and the signal light
(D) will light up. The acoustic alarm will be switched off when the
door is closed or when the alarm is acknowledged with the
(C) key.
Intermittent acoustic alarm - high refrigerator temperature
alarm
When the temperature is too high, an intermittent acoustic signal
will be activated, signal light (D) will light up, and the temperature
display will flash.
• Acknowledge and turn off the acoustic alarm by pressing the
(C) key. As soon as the temperature in the refrigerator
drops to a level that no longer represents food spoilage
hazard, the signal light (D) will be switched off and the display
will stop flashing.
After the appliance is switched on for the first time, there is a 24-
hour delay in alarm operation to prevent unnecessary activation.
Switching the appliance
on/off
Changing the
temperature
Other settings
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Refrigerator boost (intensive cooling)
Press the (E) key to activate the refrigerator boost (intensive
cooling). When the refrigerator boost (intensive cooling) is
activated, the signal light (F) will be on. After six hours, the
function is deactivated and the settings will return to the most
recent values. This function is intended for fast cooling of a
large amount of food.
Child lock
The built-in child lock prevents any inadvertent or unwanted
changes to the settings/temperature or even switching the
appliance off. To activate the child lock, press the Alarm (C) key
and hold it for 3 seconds. When the lock is activated, the display
will read “L” whenever a key is pressed.
Possible faults and errors
In case of a fault, error or fault code will be indicated on the
display (see chapter Troubleshooting).
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Refrigerator compartments:
- top section: canned food, bread, wine, cake, …
- middle section: dairy products, cheese, readymade food,
desserts, juices, beer, TV-dinners, …
- bottom section: meat, meat products, delicatessen, …
- crisp pan: fresh fruit, vegetables, salads, appliances without
ZeroZone drawer also: root vegetables, potatoes, onions,
garlic, tomatoes, tropical fruit, sauerkraut, turnips, …
- ZeroZone drawer: fresh meat, meat products, fish, seafood,
dairy products, salads, fruit, vegetables, mayonnaise, dips and
sauces,
Door lining compartments:
- top/middle section: eggs, butter, cheese, …
- bottom section: beverages, cans, bottles, …
Recommended
distribution of food
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Proper use of the appliance, adequately packed
food, correct temperature and hygienic precautions
produce substantial impact on the quality of stored
food.
Always respect the best before date, printed on the
packaging.
Food to be stored in the refrigerator should be
properly packed as to prevent emission and/or
reception of moisture and odors.
Never store inflammable, volatile or explosive
substances.
Beverages with high alcohol percentage shall be
stored in tightly sealed bottles in vertical position.
Some organic solutions like volatile oils in lemon or
orange peel, acids in butter etc. can cause damage
in prolonged contact with plastic surfaces or gaskets
for longer period of time they can cause accelerated
aging of the plastic material.
Unpleasant odor inside the refrigerator is a sign that
something is wrong with food or that your refrigerator
needs cleaning (see chapter Cleaning).
If you plan a longer absence, make sure you removed
quickly perishable articles of food from the appliance
before you leave.
Equipment depends on the model.
• Shelves can be optionally placed on the guides inside the
appliance. They are protected against pulling out. To remove
the shelf, slightly lift up the back part and pull it out. Quickly
perishable food should be stored on the back i.e. the coldest
part of the shelves.
• Bottle carrier (certain models only) offers a choice of location.
It can carry different bottles and/or cans, and it may also be
used as a table bottle support.
• Crisp tray below the glass shelf at the bottom of the
refrigerator is used for storage of fruit and vegetables. It
retains the right level of moisture and prevents drying out.
• The door liner consists of various shelves or holders used
for storing cheese, butter, eggs, yogurt, and a stock of other
smaller packages, tubes, cans etc. The bottom shelf is used
for storing bottles. Certain models are fitted with special tube
holder for simple storage of tubes without overturning.
Important precautions
for storing fresh food
Interior accessories
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• Fan (optional design depending on the model - under
the ceiling or hid beneath the rear panel) improves even
distribution of temperature and decreases dew upon storage
racks.
• Cool water dispenser (available only in certain models on the
exterior side of the door) is used for pouring cool water without
opening the refrigerator door.
Installation: take the tap with pipes from the attached bag and
cork the plastic water bottle (1,5 l). Remove the bag from the
pipe coupled to the pump and connect it with the tap pipe by
pressing one pipe into the other (minimum coverage 10 mm).
The system is suitable only for water, and it is not suitable
for aromatized water or any other beverage. Place the
plastic bottle anywhere on the shelf under the pump.
Pouring: press the glass towards the dispenser wall and
activate by pressing upwards. Periodically empty the dripped
water from the receptacle underneath the dispenser.
Before first use of cool water dispenser, as well as after a
prolonged period of disuse (more than 1 weeks), pump at least
one liter of water through the system to purge it from bacteria
and accumulated dirt.
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Food: Storage period
eggs, marinades, smoked meat up to 10 days
cheese up to 10 days
carrots, etc… up to 8 days
butter up to 7 days
cake, fruit, TV-dinner dishes, raw
chunks of meatup to 2 days
fish, raw minced meat, seafood up to 1 day
Approximate storage
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The ZeroZone drawer provides storage of wide selection of fresh
food approximately three times longer than in the traditional
refrigerator. Food remains fresh for long time and it preserves
its taste and nutritive ingredients. It reduces decay and loss
of mass, so fruit and vegetables are more fresh and natural.
Storage temperature is around 0°C (preset). Temperature may
vary between -2°C and +3°C, depending on the temperature
variation within the refrigerator. If the temperature of the room,
in which the appliance is installed, is lower than 16°C, the
recommended setting of refrigerating compartment is 4°C or
lower. For optimum operation the drawer must be completely
closed.The drawer has pull-out guides and additional separate
compartments (depending on the model) for the separate storage
of food and usage of space according to the individual nutrition
habits.
• Moisture level in the drawer depends upon the moisture of
stored food, and on the frequency of opening the drawer.
• When you buy food check its freshness: quality and durability
of food depends on it.
• Store non-wrapped animal or vegetable food separately, or
wrap it in suitable packages. Be careful to prevent touching
of different types of meat. They should be packed and stored
separately to avoid bacterial decomposition in case meat turns
foul.
• Approximately 30-60 minutes prior use remove food from
the drawer to let its aroma and taste develop at ambient
temperature.
• Food sensitive to low temperatures is not suitable for storage
in the ZeroZone drawer: pineapple, avocado, bananas,
olives, potatoes, eggplants, cucumber, beans, paprika,
melons, sweet melons, pumpkins.
* depending upon the quality and freshness of food
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Food: Storage period
Meat:
sausages, cold cuts, beef, pork, venison,
raw meat up to 7 days
poultry up to 5 days
fish up to 4 days
seafood up to 3 days
Vegetables:
cabbage, garlic, carrots up to 180 days
celery, herbs up to 30 days
lettuce, cauliflower, chicory, rhubarb up to 21 days
Brussels sprouts, asparagus, kale,
Chinese cabbage, turnips, radish up to 14 days
onions, mushrooms, spinach, peas up to 7 days
Fruit:
apples up to 180 days
pears, kiwi up to 120 days
grapes, quince up to 90 days
peaches up to 30 days
redcurrant, gooseberry, plums up to 21 days
apricots, huckleberry, cherry up to 14 days
raspberry, strawberry up to 3-5 days
Other:
milk up to 7 days
butter up to 30 days
cheese up to 30 days
Recommended storage
periods in the ZeroZone
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The appliance needs no special defrosting procedure, because
ice deposited at the inner back wall is defrosted automatically.
Ice deposited on the inner back wall during the compressor
operation is defrosted when the compressor stops operating,
and condensed water drops are drained through the outlet in the
inner back wall into the drain pan situated above the compressor
where it evaporates.
For appliances without the ZeroZone drawer:
In case of excessive ice deposits at the inner rear wall of the
refrigerator (3-5 mm), switch the appliance off by pressing the
ON/OFF button and defrost it manually.
Automatic defrosting
Prior any cleaning attempt disconnect the appliance from
the mains (pull the power cord from the mains wall outlet).
Special antibacterial protection in top layer of inner walls
prevents multiplication of bacteria and maintains the interior
clean and germ free. Make sure to remove traces of any
cleansing agents you had been using.
• Clean the exterior of the appliance with water and liquid
detergent.
• Do not use abrasive or aggressive agents (such as stainless
steel cleansers) for cleaning of plastic and coated surfaces as
you can damage them.
• Clean coated surfaces with soft cloth and alcohol based
cleansing agent (for example glass cleaners).
• Wash the interior of the appliance with liquid detergent and
lukewarm water, mixed with a little vinegar.
- For appliances without the ZeroZone drawer:
Groove and drain outlet located below the cooling panel at
the rear wall collect the drained water, so they must not be
clogged (with food particles, for example). Make sure you
inspect them periodically and clean if necessary (use plastic
straw to free the outlet hole).
• The condenser on the rear wall must always be clean and
free of dust or kitchen fumes deposits, therefore clean the dust
periodically with non-metallic brush or vacuum cleaner.
• Clean also the drip pan above the compressor. If you
removed the pan, please make sure you replace it to the same
position, and check that it is in completely horizontal position!
• Ice and/or frost deposits exceeding 3-5 mm increase energy
consumption, so you need to remove them regularly. Do not
use sharp pointed objects, solvents or sprays.
• After cleaning switch the appliance on and reload the food.
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Defrosting the appliance
Cleaning