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GEBRA UCHSANWEISUNG
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
JKE 3033
JKE 3333
MODE D’EMPLOI
GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING
2222 086-31
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CONTENTS
Warnings.................................page 10
Installation ................................page 11
Positioning ................................page 11
Electrical connection .............................page 11
Cleaning the interior .............................page 11
Assembly instructions ............................page 11
Fitting the decor panel ............................page 11
Door reversal................................page 11
Fitting the handle ..............................page 12
Building-in ................................page 12
Inner door reversal..............................page 12
Use ...................................page 13
Operation .................................page 13
Temperature regulation ............................page 13
Fresh food refrigeration ............................page 13
Movable shelves ..............................page 13
Storage of frozen food ............................page 13
Thawing .................................page 14
Ice-cube production .............................page 14
Defrosting.................................page 14
Maintenance ...............................page 15
Periodic cleaning ..............................page 15
Periods of non-operation ...........................page 15
Interior light ................................page 15
Customer Service and Spare parts .......................page 15
Printed on recycled paper
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WARNINGS
It is most important that this instruction book
should be retained with the appliance for future
reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move
house and leave the appliance, always ensure that
the book is supplied with the appliance in order
that the new owner can be acquainted with the
functioning of the appliance and the relevant
warnings.
These warnings are provided in the interest of
safety. You must read them carefully before
installing or using the appliance.
ª This appliance is designed to be operated by
adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper
with the controls or play with the appliance.
ª Any electrical work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified electrician or
competent person.
ª This appliance should be serviced by an authorized
Service Centre, and only genuine spare parts
should be used.
ª It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify
this appliance in any way.
ª Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance
does not stand on the electrical supply cable.
ª The domestic refrigerators and freezers are designed
to be used specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs only.
ª Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it has been
thawed out.
ª Manufacturers’ storage recommendations should
be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions.
ª During normal operation, the condenser and
compressor at the back of the appliance heat up
considerably. For safety reasons, minimum ventilation must be as shown in the relevant Figure.
Attention: keep ventilation openings clear of
obstruction.
ª Before any cleaning or maintenance work is carried
out, be sure to switch off and unplug the appliance.
ª If the appliance is transported horizontally, it is
possible that the oil contained in the compressor
flows in the refrigerant circuit. It is advisable to wait
at least two hours before connecting the appliance
to allow the oil to flow back in the compressor.
ª The inner lining of the appliance consists of chan-
nels through which the refrigerant passes. If these
should be punctured this would damage the appliance beyond repair and cause food loss. DO NOT
USE SHARP INSTRUMENTS to scrape off frost or
ice. Frost may be removed by using the scraper
provided. Under no circumstances should solid ice
be forced off the liner. Solid ice should be allowed
to thaw when defrosting the appliance. See defrost
instructions.
ª Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial
means to speed up the thawing process other than
those recommended by the manufacturer.
ª Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the
freezer as it creates pressure on the container,
which may cause it to explode, resulting in damage
to the appliance.
ª This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when
moving it.
ª Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed
straight from the appliance.
ª This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling
unit; maintenance and recharging must therefore
only be carried out by authorized technicians.
ª Never use metal objects for cleaning your appliance
as it may get damaged.
ª Under no circumstances should you attempt to
repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by
inexperienced persons may cause injury or more
serious malfunctioning. Refer to your local Service
Centre, and always insist on genuine spare parts.
ª This appliance does not contain gasses which
could damage the ozone layer, in either its
refrigerant circuit or insulation materials. The
appliance shall not be discarded together with
the urban refuse and rubbish. Avoid damaging
the cooling unit, especially at the rear near the
heat exchanger. Information on your local
disposal sites may be obtained from your
municipal authorities.
ª Take utmost care when handling your appliance
so as not to cause any damages to the cooling
unit with consequent possible fluid leakages.
ª The appliance must not be located close to radi-
ators or gas cookers.
ª Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to
direct sunlight.
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ª There must be adequate ventilation round the
back of the appliance and any damage to the
refrigerant circuit must be avoided.
ª For freezers only (except built-in models): an
ideal location is the cellar or basement.
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INSTALLATION
If this appliance featuring magnetic door seals is
to replace an older appliance having a spring lock
(latch) on the door or lid, be sure to make that
spring lock unusable before you discard the old
appliance.
This will prevent it from becoming a death-trap for
a child.
Positioning
The appliance should be installed well away from
sources of heat such as radiators, boilers, direct sunlight etc.; best performance is obtained with ambient
temperature between +18°C and +43°C (class T);
+18°C and +38°C (class ST); +16°C and +32°C (class
N); +10°C and +32°C (class SN).
The class of your appliance is shown on its rating
plate.
For building into kitchen units follow the special
“Building-in” instructions given.
Electrical connection
Assembly instructions
Fitting the decor panel
Preliminary requirement: the overall dimensions of the
decor panel must be 1-2 mm less than those of the
door, with a maximum thickness of 4 mm.
With the refrigerator door closed, unscrew the screws
securing the removable side piece of the frame to the
door. Remove this side piece and slide the decor panel into place, after having slackened the remaining
frame screws; push the panel fully home and secure
the frame to the door, including the side piece previously removed.
(Fig. 1)
Fig. 1
Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage and frequency shown on the serial number plate correspond
to your domestic power supply.
Voltage can vary by ±6% of the rated voltage.
For operation with different voltages, a suitably sized
auto-transformer must be used.
The appliance must be earthed.
The power supply cable plug is provided with a contact for this purpose.
If the domestic power supply socket is not earthed,
connect the appliance to a separate earth in compliance with current regulations, consulting a specialist
technician.
The Manufacturer declines all responsibility if the
above safety precautions are not observed.
This appliance complies with EEC directive
number 87/308 of 2/6/87 relative to radio interference suppression.
This appliance complies with the following
E.E.C. Directives:
- 73/23 EEC of 19.2.73 (Low Voltage Directive) and
subsequent modifications;
- 89/336 EEC of 3.5.89 (Electromagnetic Compatibil-
ity Directive) and subsequent modifications.
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Door reversal
Right hand door opening
Remove the upper and lower screws (1) and pivots (2)
with the safety washer (4) on the left side (Fig. 2). Remove the door stop hinge (3-Fig. 3).
Fig. 2
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Fig. 3
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Cleaning the interior
Before using the appliance for the first time, wash the
interior and all internal accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap so as to remove the typical
smell of a brand-new product, then dry thoroughly.
Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these
will damage the finish.
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Left hand door opening
Remove the upper right screw and pivot. Straighten
the safety washer (4) of the lower right hinge. Remove
the screw (5) and the pivot (6) (Fig. 3). For safety reasons bend the washer located under the left hinge
(Fig. 4), by using a tool (for ex. a screwdriver). Remove
the right door stop hinge (3-Fig. 3).
Fig. 4
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Fitting the handle
Holes for fitting the handle on the opposite side are
provided, with fixing screws already in place.
Air is taken in through the ventilation grille at the bottom of the appliance, but an air outlet “gap”, measuring 50 mm deep by 540 mm wide (Fig. 6), must be
provided in the rear of the kitchen unit.
This outlet gap must also be kept clear between the
top of the unit and the ceiling.
Slide the refrigerator into the unit recess and fit the
screws into the top bracket (Fig. 7) and into the bottom hinge (Fig. 7).
Fig. 6
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540
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Fig. 7
Building-in
Recess dimensions
Height 880 mm
Depth 550 mm
Width 560 mm
For safety reasons, minimum ventilation must be as
shown in Fig. 5:
Attention: keep ventilation openings clear of obstruction.
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Fig. 5
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50 mm
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min.
200 cm
min.
cm
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Inner door reversal
(Only for model JKE 3333)
Slide out pin (1).
Remove the inner door, taking care that pin (4) does
not fall.
Remove bush (5) and fit it into the opposite corner of
the door.
Remove catch (3) by undoing the screw and refit it on
the opposite side.
Move pin (4) to the hole in the opposite side of the
door.
Position the door pressing pin (1) into place.
Fig. 8
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USE
Operation
Insert the plug into the wall socket.
Open the refrigerator door and turn the thermostat
knob, clockwise, beyond the «O» (STOP) position.
The appliance will start to operate.
Temperature regulation
The temperature is automatically regulated and can
be increased to achieve a higher temperature (warmer) by rotating the thermostat knob toward lower settings or reduced (colder) rotating the knob towards
higher settings.
However, the exact setting should be chosen keeping
in mind that the temperature inside the refrigerator depends on:
room temperature;
how often the door is opened;
the quantity of food stored;
location of appliance.
A medium setting is generally the most suitable.
Butter and cheese: these should be placed in special
airtight containers or wrapped in aluminium foil or polythene bags to exclude as much air as possible.
Milk bottles: these should have a cap and should be
stored in the bottle rack on the door.
Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not
packed, must not be kept in the refrigerator.
Movable shelves
The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a series
of runners so that the shelves can be positioned as
desired.
Fig. 9
To stop operation, simply turn the thermostat knob to
position «O».
Important
If the ambient temperature is high or the appliance
is fully loaded, and the appliance is set to the lowest temperatures, it may run continuously causing
frost to form on the rear wall. In this case the dial
must be set to a higher temperature to allow automatic defrosting and therefore reduced energy
consumption.
Fresh food refrigeration
To obtain the best performance:
do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the
refrigerator;
do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a
strong flavour.
Position food so that air can circulate freely round it.
Useful hints:
Meat (all types): wrap in polythene bags and place on
the glass shelf above the vegetable drawer(s).
For safety, store in this way only one or two days
at the most.
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Storage of frozen food
(Only for model JKE 3333)
The compartment marked is suitable for longterm storage of frozen and deep-frozen food.
When first starting-up or after a period out of use, before putting the products in the compartment let the
appliance run for at least two hours on the coldest
setting, then turn the thermostat knob to the normal
operating position.
To obtain the best performance from this appliance,
you should:
make sure that the commercially frozen foodstuffs
were adequately stored by the retailer;
be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the
foodstore to the freezer in the shortest possible time;
not open the door frequently or leave it open longer
than absolutely necessary.
Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and cannot
be refrozen.
Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the
producer of the food.
Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc..: these should be
covered and may be placed on any shelf.
Fruit and vegetables: these should be thoroughly
cleaned and placed in the special drawer(s) provided.
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Important
If there is a power failure when food is in the
freezer, do not open the door of the freezer compartment. The frozen food will not be affected if
the power cut is of short duration (up to 6-8 hours)
and the freezer compartment is full, otherwise, it is
recommended that the food should be used within
a short time (a temperature increase of the frozen
food shortens its safe storage period).
Thawing
(Only for model JKE 3333)
Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can
be thawed in the refrigerator compartment or at room
temperature, depending on the time available for this
operation.
Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen, directly
from the freezer: in this case, cooking will take longer.
Ice-cube production
(Only for model JKE 3333)
This appliance is equipped with one or more trays for
the production of ice-cubes.
Fill these trays with water, then put them in the freezer
compartment.
Do not use metallic instruments to remove the trays
from the freezer.
Defrosting
(Only for model JKE 3333)
The freezer compartment, however, will become progressively covered with frost. This should be removed
with the special plastic scraper provided, whenever
the thickness of the frost exceeds 4 mm.
During this operation it is not necessary to switch off
the power supply or to remove the foodstuffs.
Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost
from the evaporator as you could damage it.
However, when the ice becomes very thick on the inner liner, complete defrosting should be carried out as
follows:
pull out the plug from the wall socket or turn the thermostat knob to the «O» setting;
remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers of
newspaper and put it in a cool place;
leave the door open, and remove the water which
forms during defrosting by means of a sponge of
cloth;
when defrosting is completed, dry the interior thoroughly;
keep the scraper for future use;
turn the thermostat knob back to the required setting
or replace the plug in the power socket.
After two or three hours, reload the previously removed food into the compartment.
Important: A temperature rise of the frozen food
packs, during defrosting, may shorten their safe storage life.
Frost is automatically eliminated from the evaporator
of the refrigerator compartment every time the motor
compressor stops, during normal use.
The defrost water drains out through a trough into a
special container at the back of the appliance, over
the motor compressor, where it evaporates.
It is important to periodically clean the defrost
water drain hole in the middle of the refrigerator
compartment channel to prevent the water overflowing and dripping onto the food inside.
Use the special cleaner provided, which you will
find already inserted into the drain hole.
Fig. 10
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MAINTENANCE
Unplug the appliance before carrying out any
maintenance operation.
Warning
This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling
unit; maintenance and recharging must therefore only
be carried out by authorized technicians.
Periodic cleaning
Never use metal objects for cleaning your appliance
as it may get damaged.
Clean the inside with warm water and bicarbonate of
soda.
Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Periods of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for long periods, take
the following precautions:
remove the plug from the wall socket;
remove all food;
defrost and clean the interior and all accessories;
leave the door ajar to allow air to circulate to prevent
unpleasant smells.
Interior light
The light bulb inside the refrigerator compartment can
be reached as follows:
ª unscrew the light cover securing screws;
ª unhook the moving part by pressing it as shown in
the figure.
If the door is open and the light does not come on,
check that the bulb is properly screwed in; if it still
does not work, replace the bulb with one of the same
power.
The maximum rating is shown on the light cover.
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CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS
If the appliance is not functioning properly, check that:
the plug is firmly in the wall socket and the mains
power switch is on;
there is an electricity supply (find out by plugging in
another appliance);
the thermostat knob is in the correct position.
If there are water drops on the bottom of the cabinet,
check that the defrost water drain opening is not obstructed (see “Defrosting” section).
If your appliance is still not working properly after
making the above checks, contact the nearest service
centre.
To obtain fast service, it is essential that when you
apply for it you specify the model and serial
number of your appliance which can be found on
the guarantee certificate or on the rating plate located inside the appliance, on the bottom lefthand side.
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