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GEBRA UCHSANWEISUNG
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
JKU 6031
JKU 6331
MODE D’EMPLOI
GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING
2222 319-12/1
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CONTENTS
Warnings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 12
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 13
Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 13
Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 13
Cleaning the interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 13
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 14
Door reversibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 14
Fitting a decorative door panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 14
Changing the opening direction of the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 16
Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 17
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 17
Temperature regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 17
Fresh food refrigeration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 17
Movable shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 17
Storage of frozen food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 17
Thawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 18
Ice-cube production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 18
Defrosting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 18
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 19
Periodic cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 19
Periods of non-operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 19
Interior light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 19
Customer Service and spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 19
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 r elevant 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.
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 +16°C and +32°C.
For safety reasons, minimum ventilation must be as
shown in Fig. 13.
Attention: keep ventilation openings clear of obstruction.
Electrical connection
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 Compatibility Directive) and subsequent modifications.
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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Location
Fig. 1
This appliance is designed to be built-in
to a space having the
dimensions given in
Fig. 1.
Fig. 2
The height of the appliance can be altered if required by
means of adjustable
feet situated at its
base (Fig. 2).
Door reversibility
Remove the two screws which fix the upper hinge to
the door.
Fig. 3
Carefully lean the appliance on its back
and remove the plastic insert (Fig. 3).
Remove the two screws which fix the lower hinge to
the door.
Remove the four screws which fix the lower hinge to
the base of the appliance and remove the hinge itself;
be very careful to recover all the screws.
Remove the four screws that fix the upper hinge to the
appliance and remove the hinge itself.
100-170
596
820-870
547
550
600
820
870
D506
D507
D447
D510
D467
= =
A
Fig. 4
Take the hinge removed from the upper part of the appliance on the opposite
side (see Fig. 4), and,
using the screws removed from the lower
part, fix it to the base
of the appliance itself.
Remove and refit the other hinge on the upper part of
the appliance on the opposite side.
Fix the two front screws into the upper and lower
hinges (Fig. 4).
Finally, check the alignment of the door and make
sure it closes properly.
After having reversed the opening direction of the
door, discard the original plastic insert removed and fit
the insert supplied with the appliance on the opposite
side.
Fitting a decorative door panel
Important: The components needed to fit the decorative panel have been pre-fitted on the appliance.
The brackets are secured to the panel by means of
the 7 Ø 3.5x13 screws supplied.
Before starting to fit the panel, remove the large
top bracket by unscrewing the screws and adjusting pins pre-fitted on the appliance door. The small
bottom bracket need not be removed.
Fig. 5
Place the appliance
in the position where
it is to be built in
(Fig. 5).
The appliance is fitted with adjustable
feet; screw the fr ont
and rear feet in or out
to adjust the height
of the appliance to
that of the recess.
Keeping the appliance central in the recess, slide it in
until its back touches the wall.
With a tape measure (or similar instrument), measure
distance (A) between the top edge of the door and the
top edge of the decorative panel, placing it next to the
recess.
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Fig. 6
Lay the panel face
down (Fig. 6). Position the top bracket
on the panel, making
sure that there is an
equal distance between it and the
sides and that its distance from the top
edge is equal to dis-
tance (A) less 1 cm.
Secure the bracket with the screws supplied.
Take care not to damage the front face of the panel
whilst working.
Fig. 7
Insert the adjusting
pins (B-Fig. 7) into
their locations in the
door and screw them
in.
Fig. 8
Hook the decorative
panel onto the top
part of the door, in-
serting the pins (B)
(on the door) into the
elongated holes (1)
(in the top bracket
fitted to the panel)
(Fig. 8).
Insert the securing screws (C) through elongated
holes (2) and fix the panel without tightening the
screws (Fig. 8).
Fig. 9
Once the top of the
panel has been cor-
rectly positioned, fix
it through the holes in
the bottom bracket,
without tightening the
screws (Fig. 9).
D468
A
-1cm
=
=
D532
B
D533
1
B
2
C
D471
D472
D
D517
135
185
170
220
600
820
870
D518
Fig. 10
Check the position
again by slackening
the screws and pins
then, once the best
position has been obtained, fully tighten
all the fixings.
Cover the visible part
of the top bracket on
the panel with plastic
cover (D), inserting it
in the locations provided in the bracket.
Fig. 11
Once the door has
been correctly aligned,
tighten the holding
nuts on the fixing
brackets and attach
the appliance to the
adjacent units and
the bottom of the work
surface (Fig. 11).
Fig. 12
If the appliance has
been fitted into a space 820 mm high and
the maximum height
of the base plate is
100 mm, fit the front
cover plate by pushing the two vertical
lugs into the rectangular holes on the
bottom side of the
ventilation duct until they click. The plate can be adjusted backwards or forwards in the holes (Fig. 12).
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Fig. 13
If the base plate is
between 100 and
135 mm high, cut it
as shown in Fig. 14
and mount as described above.
If the base plate is
between 135 and
170 mm high, cut it
as shown in Fig. 12.
Fig. 14
If the appliance has
been fitted into a space 870 mm high and
the maximum height
of the base plate is
150 mm, fit the front
cover plate as described in Fig. 13.
If the base plate is
between 150 and
185 mm high, cut it
as shown in Fig. 14.
If the base plate is between 185 and 220 mm high, cut
it as shown in Fig. 12.
100
150
820
870
20÷80
D546
min.
50cm
2
100÷135
150÷185
820
870
D520
D576
D577
D578
Changing the opening direction of the
(Only for model JKU 6331)
door
Having changed the opening direction of the appliance door, it is advisable to also change the opening direction of the freezer compartment door.
To do this, proceed as follows:
Fig. 15
Unscrew the two fixing screws to remove the lower hinge
from the door
(Fig. 15).
Fig. 16
Remove the freezer
compartment door
and the upper hinge.
Once the freezer
door has been removed, remove the
screws from the
catch and refit it on
the opposite side
(Fig. 16).
Fig. 17
Refit the upper hinge
and the door on the
opposite side, then
refit the lower hinge
(Fig. 17).
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USE
D338
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.
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.
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.
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.
For better use of space, the front half-shelves can lie
over the rear ones.
Fig. 18
Storage of frozen food
(Only for model JKU 6331)
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.
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).
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Thawing
(Only for model JKU 6331)
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 JKU 6331)
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
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. 19
D037
(Only for model JKU 6331)
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.
Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means
to speed up the thawing process other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
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.
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MAINTENANCE
D 400
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 dr ops 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.
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 inside the refrigerator compartment is easy
to get at through the opening in the light holder.
If the light does not come on when the door is open,
check that it is screwed into place properly.
If it still does not light up, change the bulb.
The rating is shown on the light bulb cover.
Fig. 20
CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS
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