beko FNE1000 Freezer User Manual

beko FNE1000 Freezer

FNE 1000 – FNE 1070 – FNE 1072 – FNE1073N – FNE 1074N

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Dear Customer,

• We hope that your product, which has been produced in modern plants and checked under the most meticulous quality control procedures, will provide you an effective service.
• For this, we recommend you to carefully read the entire manual of your product before using it and keep it at hand for future references.

This manual

• Will help you use your appliance in a fast and safe way.
• Read the manual before installing and operating your product.
• Follow the instructions, especially those for safety.
• Keep the manual in an easily accessible place as you may need it later.
• Besides, read also the other documents provided with your product.

Please note that this manual may be valid for other models as well.

Symbols and their descriptions
This instruction manual contains the following symbols:

Your refrigerator

1. Reflectors
2. Top trim
3. Fast-Freeze switch
4. Indicator lights
5. Thermostat knob
6. Ice bank
7. Freezer fan
8. Fast-freeze compartment
9. Frozen-food compartments
10. Adjustable front feet

Figures that take place in this instruction manual are schematic and may not correspond exactly with your product. If the subject parts are not included in the product you have purchased, then it is valid for other models.

Safety and Environment Instructions

This section provides the safety instructions necessary to prevent the risk of injury and material damage. Failure to observe these instructions will invalidate all types of product warranty.

Intended use

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| WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices   or other means to accelerate the defrosting process,         other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
| WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
| WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended   by the manufacturer.
| WARNING: Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans  with a  flammable propellant in this appliance.

• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as
  • staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
  • farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
  • bed and breakfast type environments;
  • catering and similar non-retail applications.

General Safety

• This product should not be used by persons with physical, sensory and mental disabilities, without sufficient knowledge and experience or by children. The device can only be used by such persons under supervision and instruction of a person responsible for their safety. Children should not be allowed to play with this device.
• In case of malfunction, unplug the device.
• After unplugging, wait at least 5 minutes before plugging in again.
• Unplug the product when not in use.
• Do not touch the plug with wet hands! Do not pull the cable to plug off, always hold the plug.
• Do not plug in the refrigerator if the socket is loose.
• Unplug the product during installation, maintenance, cleaning and repair.
• If the product will not be used for a while, unplug the product and remove any food inside.
• Do not use the product when the compartment with circuit cards located on the upper back part of the product (electrical card box cover) (1) is open.
• Do not use steam or steamed cleaning materials for cleaning the refrigerator and melting the ice inside. Steam may contact the electrified areas and cause short circuit or electric shock!
• Do not wash the product by spraying or pouring water on it! Danger of electric shock!
• In case of malfunction, do not use the product, as it may cause electric shock. Contact the authorized service before doing anything.
• Plug the product into an earthed socket. Earthing must be done by a qualified electrician.
• If the product has LED type lighting, contact the authorized service for replacing or in case of any problem.
• Do not touch frozen food with wet hands! It may adhere to your hands!
• Do not place liquids in bottles and cans into the freezer compartment. They may burst out!
• Place liquids in upright position after tightly closing the lid.
• Do not spray flammable substances near the product, as it may burn or explode.
• Do not keep flammable materials and products with flammable gas (sprays, etc.) in the refrigerator.
• Do not place containers holding liquids on top of the product. Splashing water on an electrified part may cause electric shock and risk of fire.
• Exposing the product to rain, snow, sunlight and wind will cause electrical danger. When relocating the product, do not pull by holding the door handle. The handle may come off.
• Take care to avoid trapping any part of your hands or body in any of the moving parts inside the product.
• Do not step or lean on the door, drawers and similar parts of the refrigerator. This will cause the product to fall down and cause damage to the parts.
• Take care not to trap the power cable.

HC Warning
If the product comprises a cooling system using R600a gas, take care to avoid damaging the cooling system and its pipe while using and moving the product. This gas is flammable. If the cooling system is damaged, keep the product away from sources of fire and ventilate the room immediately.

The label on the inner left side indicates the type of gas used in the product.

For Models with Water Dispenser

• Pressure for cold water inlet shall be maximum 90 psi (6.2 bar). If your water pressure exceeds 80 psi (5.5 bar), use a pressure limiting valve in your mains system. If you do not know how to check your water pressure, ask for the help of a professional plumber.
• If there is risk of water hammer effect in your installation, always use a water hammer prevention equipment in your installation. Consult Professional plumbers if you are not sure that there is no water hammer effect in your installation.
• Do not install on the hot water inlet. Take precautions against of the risk of freezing of the hoses. Water temperature operating interval shall be 33°F (0.6°C) minimum and 100°F (38°C) maximum.
• Use drinking water only.

Intended Use

• This product is designed for home use. It is not intended for commercial use.
• The product should be used to store food and beverages only.
• Do not keep sensitive products requiring controlled temperatures (vaccines, heat sensitive medication, medical supplies, etc.) in the refrigerator.
• The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any damage due to misuse or mishandling.
• Original spare parts will be provided for 10 years, following the product purchasing date.

Child Safety

• Keep packaging materials out of children’s reach.
• Do not allow the children to play with the product.
• If the product’s door comprises a lock, keep the key out of children’s reach.

Compliance with WEEE Directive and Disposing of the Waste Product

• This product complies with EU WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU). This product bears a classification symbol for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
• This product has been manufactured with high quality parts and materials which can be reused and are suitable for recycling.
• Do not dispose of the waste product with normal domestic and other wastes at the end of its service life. Take it to the collection center for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. Please consult your local authorities to learn about these collection centers.

Compliance with RoHS Directive
This product complies with EU WEEE Directive (2011/65/EU). It does not contain harmful and prohibited materials specified in the Directive.

Package Information
Packaging materials of the product are manufactured from recyclable materials in accordance with our National Environment Regulations. Do not dispose of the packaging materials together with the domestic or other wastes. Take them to the packaging material collection points designated by the local authorities.

Installation

Please remember that the manufacturer shall not be held liable if the information given in the instruction manual is not observed.

Points to be considered when retransforming your refrigerator

1. Your refrigerator must be emptied and cleaned prior to any transportation.
2. Shelves, accessories, crisper and etc. in your refrigerator must be fastened securely by adhesive tape against any jolt before repackaging.
3. Packaging must be tied with thick tapes and strong ropes and the rules of transportation printed on the package must be followed.
   Please do not forge t…Every recycled material is an indispensable source for the nature and for our national resources.
   If you wish to contribute to recycling the packaging materials, you can get further information from the environmental bodies or local authorities.

Before operating your refrigerator
Before starting to use your refrigerator check the following

1. Is the interior of the refrigerator dry and can the air circulate freely in the rear of it?
2. Please install the 2 plastic wedges as illustrated in the figure. Plastic wedges will provide the required distance between your refrigerator and the wall in order to allow the air circulation. (The illustrated figure is only an example and does not match exactly with your product.)
3. Clean the interior of the refrigerator as recommended in the “Maintenance and cleaning” section.
4. You will hear a noise as the compressor starts up. The liquid and gases sealed within the refrigeration system may also give rise to noise, even if the compressor is not running and this is quite normal.
5. Front edges of the refrigerator may feel warm. This is normal. These areas are designed to be warm to avoid condensation

Electric connection
Connect your product to a grounded socket which is being protected by a fuse with the appropriate capacity.

Important:

• The connection must be in compliance with national regulations.
• The power cable plug must be easily accessible after installation.
• The specified voltage must be equal to your mains voltage.
• Extension cables and multiway plugs must not be used for connection.
• A damaged power cable must be replaced by a qualified electrician.
• Product must not be operated before it is repaired! There is danger of electric shock!

Disposing of the packaging
The packing materials may be dangerous for children. Keep the packing materials out of the reach of children or dispose of them by classifying them in accordance with the waste instructions. Do not dispose of them along with the normal household waste. The packing of your refrigerator is produced from recyclable materials.

Disposing of your old refrigerator

• Dispose of your old refrigerator without giving any harm to the environment.
• You may consult your authorised dealer or waste collection center of your municipality about the disposal of your refrigerator.
  Before disposing of your refrigerator, cut out the electric plug and, if there are any locks on the door, make them inoperable in order to protect children against any danger.

Placing and Installation
A If the entrance door of the room where the refrigerator will be installed is not wide enough for the refrigerator to pass through, then call the authorised service to have them remove the doors of your refrigerator and pass it sideways through the door.

1. Install your refrigerator to a place that allows ease of use.
2. Keep your refrigerator away from heat sources, humid places and direct sunlight.
3. There must be appropriate air ventilation around your refrigerator in order to achieve an efficient operation. If the refrigerator is to be placed in a recess in the wall, there must be at least 5 cm distance with the ceiling and at least 5 cm with the wall. If the floor is covered with a carpet, your product must be elevated 2.5 cm from the floor.
4. Place your refrigerator on an even floor surface to prevent jolts.

Adjusting the feet
If your refrigerator is unbalanced; You can balance your refrigerator by turning the front legs as shown in the illustration below. The corner where the leg exists is lowered when you turn it in the direction of black arrow and raised when you turn in the opposite direction. Taking help from someone to slightly lift the refrigerator will facilitate this process.

Reversing the doors

Proceed in numerical order

Reversing the doors

Proceed in numerical order

Preparation

• Your refrigerator should be installed at least 30 cm away from heat sources such as hobs, ovens, central heater and stoves and at least 5 cm away from electrical ovens and should not be located under direct sunlight.
• The ambient temperature of the room where you install your refrigerator should at least be 10°C. Operating your refrigerator under cooler conditions than this is not recommended with regard to its efficiency.
• Please make sure that the interior of your refrigerator is cleaned thoroughly.
• If two refrigerators are to be installed side by side, there should be at least 2 cm distance between them.
• When you operate your refrigerator for the first time, please observe the following instructions during the initial six hours.
  • The door should not be opened frequently.
  • It must be operated empty without any food in it.
  • Do not unplug your refrigerator. If a power failure occurs out of your control, please see the warnings in the “Recommended solutions for the problems” section.
• Original packaging and foam materials should be kept for future transportations or moving.

Using your refrigerator

• 1 = Lowest cooling setting (Warmest setting)
• MAX. = Highest cooling setting (Coldest setting)
• Please choose the setting according to the desired temperature.
• The interior temperature also depends on ambient temperature, the frequency with which the door is opened and the amount of foods kept inside.
• Frequently opening the door causes the interior temperature to rise.
• For this reason, it is recommended to close the door again as soon as possible after use.
• The normal storage temperature of your appliance should be -18 °C (0 °F). Lower temperatures can be obtained by adjusting the thermostat knob towards Position MAX.
• We recommend checking the temperature with a thermometer to ensure that the storage compartments are kept to the desired temperature. Remember to take the reading immediately since the thermometer temperature will rise very rapidly after you remove it from the freezer.

Setting the operating temperature

LED indicators and control panel

• There are three coloured indicator lights located on the front of the appliance which shows the operating mode of the freezer.
• Green Indicator (1): Illuminates when the appliance is connected to the mains and will glow as long as electricity is available. The green light will not glow if the thermostat is set to ‘0’ position. The green indicator does not give any indication of the temperature inside the freezer. Amber Indicator (2): This indicator will glow when the fast freeze switch is on and will continue to glow until the fast freeze switch is turned off. The compressor will run continuously while fast freeze switch is on. Fast freeze operation is for freezing fresh food.

Red Indicator (3) Illuminates:

1. If the preset temperature can not be maintained.
2. If excessive amounts of fresh food are placed inside.
3. If the appliance door is left open accidentally.

Thermostat knob (5) Thermostat knob is located on the indicator light set.

IMPORTANT: When you press the fast freeze switch, there may be a short delay before the compressor starts to operate. This is normal and does not indicate a compressor fault.
The operating temperature is regulated by the temperature control.

• 1 = Lowest cooling setting (Warmest setting)
• 4 = Highest cooling setting (Coldest setting)
• (Or)
• Min. = Lowest cooling setting (Warmest setting)
• Max. = Highest cooling setting (Coldest setting)

Please choose the setting according to the desired temperature.

• The interior temperature also depends on ambient temperature, the frequency with which the door is opened and the amount of food kept inside.
• Frequently opening the door causes the interior temperature to rise.
• For this reason, it is recommended to close the door again as soon as possible after use.
• The normal storage temperature of your appliance should be -18 °C (0 °F). If the thermostat knob is turned counter clockwise from position 1, the appliance will be switched off and “click” sound will be heard. Lower temperatures can be obtained by adjusting the thermostat knob towards Position 4.
• We recommend checking the temperature with a thermometer to ensure that the storage compartments are kept to the desired temperature.
• Remember at take the reading immediately since the thermometer temperature will rise very rapidly after you remove it from the freezer.

Freezing food

• The freezing area is marked with symbol on the door liner.
• You can use the appliance for freezing fresh food as well as for storing pre-frozen food.
• Please refer to the recommendations given on the packaging of your food.

Attention

• Do not freeze fizzy drinks, as the bottle may burst when the liquid in it is frozen.
• Be careful with frozen products such as coloured ice-cubes.
• Do not exceed the freezing capacity of your appliance in 24 hours. See the rating label.
• In order to maintain the quality of the food, the freezing must be effected as rapidly as possible.
• Thus, the freezing capacity will not be exceeded, and the temperature inside the freezer will not rise.

Attention

• Keep the already deep-frozen food always separated with freshly placed food.
• When deep-freezing hot food, the cooling compressor will work until the food is completely frozen. This can temporarily cause excessive cooling of the refrigeration compartment.
• If you find the freezer door difficult to open just after you have closed it, don’t worry. This is due to the pressure difference which will equalize and allow the door to open normally after a few minutes.
• You will hear a vacuum sound just after closing the door. This is quite normal.

Making ice cubes

• Fill the ice-cube tray 3/4 full with water and place it in the freezer.
• As soon as the water has turned into ice, you can take out the ice cubes.
• Never use sharp objects such as knives or forks to remove the ice cubes. There is a risk of injury!
• Let the ice cubes slightly thaw instead, or put the bottom of the tray in hot water for a short moment.

Fast freeze

• If large amounts of fresh food are going to be frozen, push the fast freeze switch 24 hours before putting the fresh food in the fast freeze compartment.
• It is strongly recommended to keep fast freeze switch on 24 hours to freeze maximum amount of fresh food declared as freezing capacity. Take special care not to mix frozen food and fresh food.

Defrosting of the appliance

• Excessive build-up of ice will affect the freezing performance of your appliance.
• It is therefore recommended that you defrost your appliance at least twice a year, or whenever the ice build-up exceeds 7 mm.
• Defrost your appliance when there is only little or no food in it.
• Take out the deep-frozen food from the drawers. Wrap the deep-frozen food in several layers of paper, or a blanket, and keep it in a cold place.
• Unplug the appliance or switch off the circuit breaker to start the defrosting process.
• Take out the accessories (like shelf, drawer etc.) from the appliance and use a suitable container to collect the thawing water.
• Use a sponge or a soft cloth to remove thawing water if necessary
• Keep defrosting. the door open during
• For quicker defrosting, place containers with warm water inside the appliance.
• Never use electrical devices, defrosting sprays or pointed or sharp-edged objects such as knives or forks to remove the ice.
• After the defrosting is done, clean the inside.
• Reconnect the appliance to the mains. Place the frozen food into the drawers and slide the drawers into the freezer.

Maintenance and cleaning

• Never use gasoline, benzene or similar substances for cleaning purposes.
• We recommend that you unplug the appliance before cleaning.
• Never use any sharp abrasive instrument, soap, household cleaner, detergent and wax polish for cleaning.
• For non-No Frost products, water drops and frosting up to a fingerbreadth occur on the rear wall of the Fridge compartment. Do not clean it; never apply oil or similar agents on it.
• Only use slightly damp microfiber cloths to clean the outer surface of the product. Sponges and other types of cleaning cloths may scratch the surface.
• Use lukewarm water to clean the cabinet of your refrigerator and wipe it dry.
• Use a damp cloth wrung out in a solution of one teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda to one pint of water to clean the interior and wipe it dry.
• Make sure that no water enters the lamp housing and other electrical items.
• If your refrigerator is not going to be used for a long period of time, unplug the power cable, remove all food, clean it and leave the door ajar.
• Check door seals regularly to ensure they are clean and free from food particles.
• To remove door racks, remove all the contents and then simply push the door rack upwards from the base.
• Never use cleaning agents or water that contain chlorine to clean the outer surfaces and chromium coated parts of the product. Chlorine causes corrosion on such metal surfaces.
• Do not use sharp, abrasive tools, soap, household cleaning agents, detergents, kerosene, fuel oil, varnish etc. to prevent removal and deformation of the prints on the plastic part.
• Use lukewarm water and a soft cloth for cleaning and then wipe it dry.

Protection of plastic surfaces
Do not put the liquid oils or oil- cooked meals in your refrigerator in unsealed containers as they damage the plastic surfaces of your refrigerator. In case of spilling or smearing oil on the plastic surfaces, clean and rinse the relevant part of the surface at once with warm water.

Troubleshooting

• Check this list before contacting the service. Doing so will save you time and money. This list includes frequent complaints that are not related to faulty workmanship or materials.

• Certain features mentioned herein may not apply to your product.

• The refrigerator is not working.

• The power plug is not fully settled. >>> Plug it in to settle completely into the socket.

• The fuse connected to the socket powering the product or the main fuse is blown. >>> Check the fuses.

• Condensation on the side wall of the cooler compartment (MULTI ZONE, COOL, CONTROL and FLEXI ZONE).

  • The door is opened too frequently › > › Take care not to open the product’s door too frequently
  • The environment is too humid. > > > Do not install the product in humid environments.
  • Foods containing liquids are kept in unsealed holders. › > > Keep the foods containing liquids in sealed holders.
  • The product’s door is left open. > > > Do not keep the product’s door open for long periods.
  • The thermostat is set to too low temperature. > > › Set the thermostat to appropriate temperature.

• Compressor is not working.

  • In case of sudden power failure or pulling the power plug off and putting back on, the gas pressure in the product’s cooling system is not balanced, which triggers the compressor thermic safeguard. The product will restart after approximately 6 minutes. If the product does not restart after this period, contact the service.
  • Defrosting is active. › > > This is normal for a fully-automatic defrosting product. The defrosting is carried out periodically.
  • The product is not plugged in. > > > Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
  • The temperature setting is incorrect. > > > Select the appropriate temperature setting.
  • The power is out. >>> The product will continue to operate normally once the power is restored.

• The refrigerator’s operating noise is increasing while in use.
  The product’s operating performance may vary depending on the ambient temperature variations. This is normal and not a malfunction.

• The refrigerator runs too often or for too long.

  • The new product may be larger than the previous one. Larger products will run for longer periods.
  • The room temperature may be high. >>> The product will normally run for long periods in higher room temperature.
  • The product may have been recently plugged in or a new food item is placed inside. >>> The product will take longer to reach the set temperature when recently plugged in or a new food item is placed inside. This is normal.
  • Large quantities of hot food may have been recently placed into the product. >>> Do not place hot food into the product.
  • The doors were opened frequently or kept open for long periods. >>> The warm air moving inside will cause the product to run longer. Do not open the doors too frequently.
  • The freezer or cooler door may be ajar. >>> Check that the doors are fully closed.
  • The product may be set to temperature too low. >>> Set the temperature to a higher degree and wait for the product to reach the adjusted temperature.
  • The cooler or freezer door washer may be dirty, worn out, broken or not properly settled. >>> Clean or replace the washer. Damaged / torn door washer will cause the product to run for longer periods to preserve the current temperature.

• The freezer temperature is very low, but the cooler temperature is adequate.
  The freezer compartment temperature is set to a very low degree. >>> Set the freezer compartment temperature to a higher degree and check again.

• The cooler temperature is very low, but the freezer temperature is adequate.
  The cooler compartment temperature is set to a very low degree. >>> Set the freezer compartment temperature to a higher degree and check again.

• The food items kept in cooler compartment drawers are frozen.
  The cooler compartment temperature is set to a very low degree. >>> Set the freezer compartment temperature to a higher degree and check again.

• The temperature in the cooler or the freezer is too high.

  • The cooler compartment temperature is set to a very high degree. >>> Temperature setting of the cooler compartment has an effect on the temperature in the freezer compartment. Wait until the temperature of relevant parts reach the sufficient level by changing the temperature of cooler or freezer compartments.
  • The doors were opened frequently or kept open for long periods. >>> Do not open the doors too frequently.
  • The door may be ajar. >>> Fully close the door.
  • The product may have been recently plugged in or a new food item is placed inside. >>> This is normal. The product will take longer to reach the set temperature when recently plugged in or a new food item is placed inside.
  • Large quantities of hot food may have been recently placed into the product. >>> Do not place hot food into the product.

• Shaking or noise.

  • The ground is not level or durable. >>> If the product is shaking when moved slowly, adjust the stands to balance the product. Also make sure the ground is sufficiently durable to bear the product.
  • Any items placed on the product may cause noise. >>>

• The product is making noise of liquid flowing, spraying etc.
  The product’s operating principles involve liquid and gas flows. >>> This is normal and not a malfunction.

• There is sound of wind blowing coming from the product.
  The product uses a fan for the cooling process. This is normal and not a malfunction.

• There is condensation on the product’s internal walls.

  • Hot or humid weather will increase icing and condensation. This is normal and not a malfunction.
  • The doors were opened frequently or kept open for long periods. >>> Do not open the doors too frequently; if open, close the door.
  • The door may be ajar. >>> Fully close the door.

• There is condensation on the product’s exterior or between the doors.
  The ambient weather may be humid, this is quite normal in humid weather. >>> The condensation will dissipate when the humidity is reduced.

• The interior smells bad.

  • The product is not cleaned regularly. >>> Clean the interior regularly using sponge, warm water and carbonated water.
  • Certain holders and packaging materials may cause odour. > > > Use holders and packaging materials without free of odour.
  • The foods were placed in unsealed holders. > > > Keep the foods in sealed holders. Micro-organisms may spread out of unsealed food items and cause malodors. Remove any expired or spoilt foods from the product.

• The door is not closing.

  • Food packages may be blocking the door. > > > Relocate any items blocking the doors.
  • The product is not standing in full upright position on the ground. › > > Adjust the stands to balance the product.
  • The ground is not level or durable. › > > Make sure the ground is level and sufficiently durable to bear the product.

• The vegetable bin is jammed.
  The food items may be in contact with the upper section of the drawer. › > > Reorganize the food items in the drawer.

• If The Surface Of The Product Is Hot.
  High temperatures may be observed between the two doors, on the side panels and at the rear grill while the product is operating. This is normal and does not require service maintenance! Be careful when touching these areas.

WARNING: If the problem persists after following the instructions in this section, contact your vendor or an Authorised Service. Do not try to repair the product.

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