Gorenje HKS3661EF, HKS3666EF, HS3966EF Instructions For Use Manual
Instructions for use
Refrigerator
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Thank you for your confi dence 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 fi rst 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 fi tted 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 fi rst 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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Before fi rst operation
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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 offi ce, 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 fi tted with a fan, do not block the fan slots.
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A few tips on how to save power with your
refrigerator-freezer combo
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1 Interior light
2 Shelf (adjustable height)
3 Foldable egg rack (closed - six
eggs, open - 12 eggs)
4 Vegetable crisp pan
5 ZeroZone drawer with
pull-out guides*
(max. 18 kg)
6 Bottle rack*
7 Door shelf (options: deep,
shallow; covered or no
cover)
8 Twin bottle carrier with holder
9 Tube 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 fl atly and fi rmly on a solid base. The
appliance is fi tted with adjustable feet on the front side, used
to level the appliance. Rear side of the appliance is fi tted
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 suffi cient 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 fi tted 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 fl oor 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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Installation and connection
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• Use the power cord to connect the appliance to the mains
power. Wall outlet must be fi tted 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 qualifi ed 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
Appliance control
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