beko FFEP5791W Freezer User Manual

beko FFEP5791W Freezer User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION

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Please take some time to read this user manual before using your appliance, to ensure you know how to safely operate the controls and functions. Carefully follow all unpacking and installation instructions to ensure the appliance is correctly connected and fitted prior to use.

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models will be listed.

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Safety Instructions

• This section includes the safety instructions necessary to prevent the risk of personal injury or material damage.
• Our company shall not be held responsible for damages that may occur if these instructions are not observed.

Always have installation and repair operations performed by manufacturer, authorized service or a person who will be described by importer company.

Use original spare parts and accessories only.
Do not repair or replace any component of the product unless it is clearly specified in the user manual.
Do not perform any modifications on the product.

Intention of Use

• This product is not suitable for commercial use and should  not be used for a purpose other than its intended use.
• This product is intended for operating interiors, such as households or similar. For example;
• In the staff kitchens of the stores, offices and other working environments, In farm houses, In the units of hotels, motels or other resting facilities that are used by the customers, In hostels, or similar environments, In catering services and similar non-retail applications.
• This product shall not be used in open or enclosed external environments such as vessels, camper vans, balconies or terraces. Exposing the product to rain, snow, sunlight and wind may cause risk of fire.

Safety of Children, Vulnerable Persons and Pets

• This product may be used by children aged 8 years and older and persons with underdeveloped physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they are being supervised or have been given instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and the hazards involved.
• Children between 3 and 8 years are allowed to put and take out food into/from the cooler product.
• Electrical products are dangerous for children and pets. Children and pets must not play with, climb on, or enter the product.
• Cleaning and user maintenance should not be performed by children unless there is someone overseeing them.
• Keep the packaging materials away from children. Risk of injury and suffocation. Before disposing of old products that shall not be used any more:
  1.  Unplug the power cord from the mains socket.
  2. Cut the power cable and remove it from the appliance together with the plug.
  3. Do not remove the racks and drawers from the product to prevent children from getting inside the appliance.
  4. Remove the doors.
  5. Store the product so that it shall not be tipped over.
  6. Do not allow children to play with the scrapped product.
• Do not dispose of the product by throwing it into fire. Risk of explosion.
• If there is a lock available on the product’s door, keep the key out of children’s reach.

Electrical Safety

• The product shall not be plugged into the outlet during installation, maintenance, cleaning, repair, and transportation operations.
• If the power cable is damaged, it shall only be replaced by authorized service to avoid any risks that may occur.
• Do not tuck the power cable under the product or to the rear of the product. Do not put heavy items on the power cable. The power cable should not be bent, crushed, and come into contact with any heat source.
• Do not use an extension cord, multi-plug or adaptor to operate your product.
• Portable multi-plugs or portable power supplies may overheat and cause fire. Thus, do not have a multi-plug, portable power sources behind or in the vicinity of the product.
• Do not plug the product’s power cord in a loose or damaged power outlet. These types of connections may overheat and cause fire.
• The plug shall be easily accessible. If this is not possible, a mechanism that meets the electrical legislation and that disconnects all terminals from the mains (fuse, switch, main switch, etc.) shall be available on the electrical installation.
• Do not touch the plug with wet hands.
• When unplugging the appliance, don’t hold the power cord, but the plug.

Handling Safety

• Make sure to unplug the appliance before carrying the product.
• This product is heavy, do not handle it by yourself. Injuries may occur if the product falls on you. Do not bump into places or drop the product while transporting it.
• Always close the doors and do not hold the product by its doors while transporting it.
• Be careful not to damage the cooling system and the pipes while handling the product. Do not operate the product if the pipes are damaged, and contact an authorized service.

Installation Safety

• Contact the Authorized Service for the product’s installation. To prepare the product for use, see the information in the user manual and make sure the electric and water utilities are as required. If not, call a qualified electrician and plumber to arrange the utilities as necessary. Failure to do so may result in electric shock, fire, problems with the product, or injury.

• The product is designed for use in areas 2000 metres below sea level.

• Check for any damage on the product before installing it. Do not have the product installed if it is damaged.

• Always use personal protective equipment (gloves, etc.) during product installation, maintenance and repair. Risk of Injury!

• Place the product on a clean, level and hard surface and balance it with the adjustable legs (by rotating the front feet to the right or left). Otherwise, the refrigerator may tip over and cause injuries.

• The product shall be installed in a dry and ventilated environment. Do not keep carpets,
  rugs or similar covers under the product. This may cause risk of fire as a result of inadequate ventilation!

• Do not block or cover ventilation holes. Otherwise, power consumption increases and your product may be damaged.

• When placing the product, make sure that the supply cable is not damaged or pinched.

• The product must not be connected to supply systems such as solar power supply. Otherwise, your product may be damaged due to sudden voltage changes!

• The more refrigerant a refrigerator contains, the bigger its installation room should be. In very small rooms, a flammable gas-air mixture may occur in case of a gas leak in the cooling system. At least 1 m³ of volume is required for each 8 grams of refrigerant. The amount of the refrigerant available in your product is specified in the Type Label.

• The installation place of the product shall not be exposed to direct sunlight and it shall not be in the vicinity of a heat source such as stoves, radiators, etc. If you cannot prevent installation of the product in the vicinity of a heat source, use a suitable insulation plate and make sure the minimum distance to the heat source is as specified below:

  • At least 30 cm away from heat sources such as stoves, ovens, heating units and heaters, etc.,
  • And at least 5 cm away from electrical ovens.

• Your product has the protection class of I.

• Plug the product in a grounded socket that conforms with the Voltage, Current and Frequency values specified in the type label. The socket must have a 10A – 16A fuse. Our firm will not assume responsibility for any damages due to usage without earthing and without power connection in compliance with local and national regulations.

• The product’s power cable must be unplugged during installation. Otherwise, risk of electric shock and injury may occur!

• Do not plug the product’s power cord in loose, dislocated, broken, dirty, oily power outlets which have a risk of water contact. These types of connections may cause overheating and fire.

• Place the power cable and hoses (if any) of the product so that they shall not cause a risk of tripping over.

• Penetration of humidity and liquid to live parts or to the power cord may cause short circuit. Thus, do not use the product in humid environments or in areas where water may splash (e.g. garage, laundry room, etc.) If the refrigerator is wet by water, unplug it and contact an authorized service.

• Do not ever connect your refrigerator to power saving devices. These systems are harmful for the product.

• There is a risk of contact with electrical parts when removing the electronic board cover and the compressor rear cover (if fitted). Do not remove the electronic board cover and the compressor rear cover (if fitted). There is a risk of electrocution!

Operational Safety

• Do not ever use chemical solvents on the product. These materials contain an explosion risk.

• In case of a failure of the product, unplug it and do not operate until it is repaired by the authorized service. There is a risk of electric shock!

• Do not place a source of flame (e.g. candles, cigarettes, etc.) on the product or in the vicinity of it.

• Do not get on the product. Risk of falling and injury!

• Do not cause damage to the pipes of the cooling system using sharp and piercing tools. The refrigerant that sprays out in case of puncturing the gas pipes, pipe extensions or upper surface coatings may cause irritation of skin and injury to the eyes.

• Do not place and operate electrical appliances inside the refrigerator/freezer unless it is advised by the manufacturer.

• Do not jam any parts of your hands or your body to the moving parts inside the product. Be careful to prevent jamming of your fingers between the refrigerator and its door. Be careful while opening or closing the door if there are children around.

• Do not put ice cream, ice cubes or frozen food to your mouth as soon as you take them out of the freezer. Risk of frostbite!

• Do not touch the inner walls, metal parts of the freezer or food kept inside the freezer with wet hands. Risk of frostbite!

• Do not place soda cans or cans and bottles that contain fluids that may be frozen to the freezer compartment. Cans or bottles may explode. Risk of injury and material damage!

• Do not use or place materials sensitive against temperature such as flammable sprays, flammable objects, dry ice or other chemical agents in the vicinity of the refrigerator. Risk of fire and explosion!

• Do not store explosive materials such as aerosol cans with flammable materials inside the product.

• Do not place cans containing fluids over the product an open state. Splashing of water on an electrical part may cause an electric shock or a fire.

• This product is not intended for storage and cooling of medicines, blood plasma, laboratory preparations or sim ilar materials and products that are subject to the Medical Products Directive.

• If the product is used against its intended purpose, it may cause damage to or deterioration of the products kept inside.

• If your refrigerator is equipped with blue light, do not look at this light with optical devices. Do not stare directly at UV LED light for a long time. Ultraviolet rays may cause eye strain.

• Do not fill the product with more contents than its capacity. Injuries or damages may occur if the contents of the refrigerator fall when the door is opened. Similar problems may also occur when an object is placed over the product.

• Ensure that you have removed any ice or water that may have fallen to the floor to prevent injuries.

• Change the locations of the racks/bottle racks on the door of your refrigerator only when the racks are empty. Danger of injury!

• Do not place objects that may fall/tip over on the product. These objects may fall while opening or closing the door and cause injuries and/or material damages.

• Do not hit or exert excessive
  pressure on glass surfaces.
  Broken glass may cause injuries and/or material damages.

• The cooling system in your product contains R600a refrigerant. The refrigerant type used in the product is specified in the type label. This gas is flammable. Therefore, be careful not to damage the cooling system and the pipes while operating the product. In case of damage to the pipes;

  1. Do not touch the product or the power cable.
  2.  Keep the product away from potential sources of fire that may cause the product to catch fire.
  3. Ventilate the area where the product is placed. Do not use a fan.
  4. Contact Authorized Service.

If the product is damaged and you observe gas leak, please stay away from the gas. Gas may cause frostbite if it contacts your skin. Before disposing of old products that shall not be used any more:

• 1. Unplug the power cord from the mains socket.

  2. Cut the power cable and remove it from the appliance together with the plug.
  3. Do not remove the racks and drawers from the product to prevent children from getting inside the appliance.
  4. Remove the doors.
  5. Store the product so that it shall not be tipped over.
  6. Do not allow children to play with the scrapped product.
• Do not dispose of the product by throwing it into fire. Risk of explosion.
• If there is a lock available on the product’s door, keep the key out of children’s reach.

Food Storage Safety

• Please pay attention to the following warnings to avoid food spoilage:
• Leaving the doors open for a long time may cause the temperature inside the product to rise.
• Regularly clean the accessible drainage systems in contact with food.
• Clean the water tanks that have not been used for 48 hours and mains-fed water systems that have not been used for more than 5 days.
• Store raw meat and fish products in appropriate compartments within the product.
• Thus, it does not drip on or come into contact with other foods.
• Two-star freezer compartments are used for storing prefilled foods, making and storing ice and ice cream.
• One, two and three-star compartments are not appropriate for freezing fresh food.
• If the cooling product has been left empty for a long time, turn off the product, defrost, clean,  and dry the product in order toprotect the housing of the product.

Maintenance and Cleaning Safety

• Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning it or starting to perform maintenance.
• Do not pull by the door handle if you shall move the product for cleaning purposes. Handle may cause injuries if it is pulled too hard.
• Do not put your hands etc. under the refrigerator. Jamming may occur or any sharp edge may cause personal injuries.
• Do not clean the product by spraying or pouring water on the product and inside the product. Risk of electric shock  and fire.
• When cleaning the product, do not use sharp and abrasive tools or household cleaning agents, detergent, gas, gasoline, thinner, alcohol, varnish, and similar substances. Use only cleaning and maintenance agents that are not harmful for food inside the product.
• Do not ever use steam or steamed cleaning materials for cleaning the product and thawing the ice inside it. Steam contacts the live areas in your refrigerator and causes short circuit or electric shock.
• Do not use any mechanical tools or any other tools than the recommendations of the manufacturer to speed up the defrost operation.
• Take care to keep water away from the ventilation holes, electronic circuits or lighting of the product.
• Use a clean, dry cloth to wipe the dust or foreign material on the tips of the plugs. Do notuse a wet or damp piece of cloth to clean the plug. Otherwise, risk of fire or electric shock may occur.

Disposal of the Old  Product

• When disposing of your old product follow the instructions below:
• To prevent children from accidentally locking themselves into the product, if there is door lock, make it deactivated.
• Splash of coolant is harmful to the eyes. Do not damage any part of the cooling system while disposing of the product.
• It may be fatal if the compressor oil is swallowed or if it penetrates the respiratory tract.
• Cooling system of your  product includes R600a gas as specified in the type label. This gas is flammable. Do not dispose of the product by throwing it into fire. Risk of explosion!

Environmental Instructions

Compliance with the 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 symbol indicates that this product shall not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its service life. Used device must be returned to offical collection point for recycling of electrical and electronic devices. To find these collection systems please contact to your local authorities or retailer where the product was puchased. Each household performs important role in recovering and recycling of old appliance. Appropriate disposal of used appliance helps prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.

Compliance with RoHS Directive
The product you have purchased complies with EU RoHS 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.

Your Freezer

1. Electronic Indicator
2. Door Shelf
3. Adjustable Stands
4. Freezer Compartments
5. Glass Rack

Optional: Figures in this user manual are schematic and may not exactly match your product. If your product does not comprise the relevant parts, the information pertains to other models.

Installation

Read the “Safety Instructions” section first!

Right Place For Installation
Contact the Authorized Service for the product’s installation. To prepare the product for installation, see the information in the user manual and make sure the electric and water utilities are as required. If not, call an electrician and plumber to arrange the utilities as necessary

WARNING:
The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any damages caused by the work carried out by unauthorized persons.

WARNING:
The product’s power cable must be unplugged during installation. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injuries!
WARNING:
If the door span is too narrow for the product to pass, remove the door and turn the product sideways; if this does not work, contact the authorized service.

• Place the product on a flat surface to avoid vibration.
• Place the product at least 30 cm away from the heater, stove and similar sources of heat and at least 5 cm away from electric ovens.
• Do not expose the product to direct sunlight or keep it in damp environments.
• Your product requires adequate air circulation to function efficiently. If the product will be placed in an alcove, remember to leave at least 5 cm clearance between the product and the ceiling, rear wall and the side walls.
• Check if the rear wall clearance protection component is present at its location (if provided with the product).
• If the component is not available, or if it is lost or fallen, position the product so that at least 5 cm clearance shall be left between the rear surface of the product and the wall of the room. The clearance at the rear is important for efficient operation of the product.

Electrical Connection

Do not use extension or multi sockets in power connection.
Damaged power cable must be replaced by Authorized Service.

When placing two coolers in adjacent position, leave at least 4 cm distance between the two units.

• Our firm will not assume responsibility for any damages due to usage without earthing and power connection in compliance with national regulations.
• The power cable plug must be easily accessible after installation.
• Do not use multi-group plug with or without extension cable between the wall socket and the refrigerator.

Attaching the Plastic Wedges
Use the plastic wedges provided with the product to maintain sufficient space for air circulation between the product and the wall.

1. Mount 2 pieces of plastic wedges as
   shown in the following figure. (The indicated picture is drawn representatively, it is not completely same as your product.)

Adjusting the Legs
If the product is not in balanced position, adjust the front adjustable legs by rotating them to right or left.

Preparation

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What To Do For Energy Saving

Connecting the product to electronic energy-saving systems is harmful, as it may damage the product

• This refrigerating appliance is not intended to be used as a built in appliance.

• Do not keep the refrigerator doors open for long periods.

• Do not place hot food or beverages into the refrigerator.

• Do not overfill the refrigerator; blocking the internal air flow will reduce cooling capacity.

• Since hot and humid air will not directly penetrate into your product when the doors are not opened, your product will optimize itself in conditions sufficient to protect your food. Under these circumstances, functions and components such as compressor, fan, heater, defrost, lighting, display and so on will operate according to the needs by consuming minimum energy.

• In case that multiple options are present, glass shelves must be placed so that the air outlets at the rear wall are not blocked and preferably, in a way that air outlets remain below the glass shelf. This combination may help improving air distribution and energy efficiency.

• Using the below drawer when storing is strongly recommended.

• Depending on the product’s features; defrosting frozen foods in the cooler compartment will ensure energy saving and preserve food quality.

• In order to load the maximum quantity of food into the freezer compartment of your refrigerator, the upper drawers may be taken out and the food should be placed onto the wire/glass shelves.

• Make sure the foods are not in contact with the cooler compartment temperature sensor described below.

• If they are in contact with the sensor, energy consumption of the appliance might
  increase

• Food shall be stored using the drawers in the cooler compartment in order to ensure energy saving and protect food in better conditions.

• Food packages shall not be in direct contact with the temperature sensor located in the freezer compartment.

• There should be 10 cm of distance between the sensor and the food.

First Use
Before using your refrigerator, make sure the necessary preparations are made in line with the instructions in “Safety and Environmental Instructions” and “Installation” sections.

• Keep the product running without placing any food inside for 6 hours and do not open the door, unless absolutely necessary.
• The temperature change caused by opening and closing of the door while using the product may normally lead to condensation on door/body shelves and glassware placed in the product.

A sound will be heard when the compressor is engaged. It is normal for the product to make noise even if the compressor is not running, as fluid and gas may be compressed in the cooling system.

Operating the Product

Read the “Safety Instructions” section first!

• Do not use any mechanical tools or any other tools than the recommendations of the manufacturer to speed up the defrost operation.
• Do not use parts of your refrigerator such as the door or drawers as a support or a step. This may cause the product to trip over or its components to be damaged.

It is normal for the front edges of the refrigerator to be warm. These areas are designed to warm up in order to prevent condensation.
For some models, indicator panel turns off automatically 1 minute after the door closes. It will be reactivated when the door is opened or any button is pressed.

Climate Class and Definitions
Please refer to the Climate Class on the rating plate of your device. One of the following information is applicable to your device according to the Climate Class.

• SN: Long Term Temperate Climate: This cooling device is designed for use at ambient temperatures between 10 °C and 32 °C.
• N: Temperate Climate: This cooling device is designed for use at ambient temperatures between 16°C and 32 °C.
• ST: Subtropical Climate: This cooling device is designed for use at ambient temperatures between 16°C and 38°C.
• T: Tropical Climate: This cooling device is designed for use at ambient temperatures between 16°C and 43°C.
• The product shall be used for storing food only.
• Turn off the water valve if you will be away from home (e.g. at vacation) and you will not be using the Icematic or the water dispenser for a long period of time. Otherwise, water leaks may occur.

Unplugging the Product

• If you are not going to use the product for a long time, unplug the product from the socket.
• Remove the food to prevent odours,
• Wait for the ice to melt, clean the interior and let it dry, leave the doors open to avoid damaging the inner body plastics.

Use of Your Appliance

Control Panel of the Product

1. On/Off Indicator
2. Quick Freeze Indicator
3. Economic Use Indicator
4. Energy Saving Indicator
5. Freezer Compartment Temperature Setting
6. High Temperature Error Warning
7. Eco Extra Indicator
8. Key Lock Indicator
9. Key Lock Mode
10. High Temperature Warning Termination
11. Eco Extra Function
12. Freezer Adjustment Function
13. Quick Freeze Function
14. On/Off Function

Read the “Safety Instructions” section first!

Auditory and visual functions on the indicator panel will assist you in using the refrigerator.
Optional: Shown functions are optional, there may be differences of shape and location in functions found on your appliance’s indicator panel.

1. On/Off Indicator
   This icon lights when the freezer is off. All other icons go out.

2. Fast Freeze Indicator
   This icon lights up when the Quick Freeze Function is on. 
   

3. Economic Use Indicator
   This icon ( ) lights up when the Freezer Compartment is set to -18°C, the most economical setting. When the Quick Cool or Quick Freeze function is selected, the Economic Use Indicator turns off.

4. Energy Saving Indicator
   If the doors of the product are kept closed for a long time, the energy saving function is automatically activated and the energy saving icon lights up. When the energy saving function is activated, all icons on the display go out except the energy saving icon. If any button is pressed or the door is opened while the energy saving function is activated, the energy saving function is canceled and the icons on the display return to normal. The energy saving function is factory activated and cannot be canceled.

5. Freezer Compartment Temperature Setting Indicator
   Shows the temperature you set for the Freezer Compartment.

6. High Temperature / Fault Status Indicator
   Lights up for high temperature warning and error warnings. When the freezer compartment temperature warms up to a critical level for frozen food, the hottest value reached by the freezer compartment temperature flashes on the digital display. Check the food in the freezer compartment. This is not a malfunction. The warning can be cleared by pressing any button or the high temperature warning end button. (Canceling by pressing any button is not valid
   for all models).
   Also, when a sensor malfunction occurs, this indicator illuminates. When this indicator lights up, the temperature display alternately shows the numbers “E” and “1,2,3…”. These numbers on the display inform the service personnel about the fault.

7. Eco Extra Indicator
   This icon lights up when this Function is active.

8. Key Lock Indicator
   Lights when Key Lock Mode is active.

9. Key Lock Mode
   For 3 seconds, press and hold the key lock button continuously. The key lock icon lights up and the key lock mode is activated. The buttons do not work while the Key Lock mode is active. For 3 seconds continuously press and hold the Key lock button again. The key lock icon will turn off and the key lock mode will be exited.

10. High Temperature Warning Termination
    In the event of a high temperature alarm, the warning can be cleared by pressing any button on the display or by pressing the high temperature warning end button for 1 sec after the freezer compartment foods have been checked.
    Note: Cancellation by pressing any button is not available on all models.

11. Eco Extra Function
    For example, when going on vacation, press the Eco Extra button for 3 seconds to activate the Eco Extra function. When the function is active, the freezer will start operating in the most economical mode after approx. 6 hours and the economical use indicator will light up.

12. Freezer Adjustment Function
    Allows you to set the freezer compartment temperature. By pressing this button, the freezer compartment temperature can be set to -18, -19, -20, -21, -22, -23 and -24°C respectively.

13. Quick Freeze Function
    When the Quick Freeze function is on, the Quick Freeze indicator lights up. To cancelthis function, press the Quick Freeze button again. The Quick Freeze indicator will go out and the normal settings will be restored. The Quick Freeze function automatically cancels itself after 52 hours unless you cancel it. If you want to freeze a large amount of fresh food, press the Quick Freeze button 24 hours before placing the food in the freezer compartment.

4.On/Off Function
When held for 3 seconds, it allows you to stop the operation of the product. It can be operated by pressing and holding the On/ Off button of the product once more for 3 seconds.

Freezing Fresh Foods

• Foods to be frozen must be divided into portions according to a size to be consumed, and frozen in separate packages. In this way, all the food should be prevented from being re-frozen by thawing.
• In order to protect the nutritional value, the aroma and the colour of the foods as much as possible, vegetables should be boiled for a short period of time before freezing. (Boiling is not necessary for foods such as cucumber, parsley.) Cooking time of the vegetables frozen in this way is shortened by 1/3 than that of the fresh vegetables.
• To extend the storage times of frozen foods, boiled vegetables must first be filtered and then hermetically packaged as in the all types of foods.
• Foods should not be placed in the freezer compartment without package.
• The packaging material of the food to be stored should be air-tight, thick and durable and should not deform with cold and humidity. Otherwise, the food that is hardened by freezing might pierce the package. Sealing the package well is also important in terms of securely storing the food.

The Following Packaging Types Are
Suitable to Freeze Food: Polyethylene bag, aluminium foil, plastic foil, vacuum bags and cold-resistant storage containers with caps.

The Use of Following Types of Packaging Is Not Recommended to Freeze Food:
Packaging paper, parchment paper, cellophane (gelatin paper), garbage bag, used bags and shopping bags.

• Hot foods should not be placed in the freezer compartment without cooling.
• When placing unfrozen fresh foods in the freezer compartment, please note that it does not contact with frozen foods. Coolpack (PCM) can be placed to the rack immediately below the quick freezing rack for preventing them from being getting warm.
• During the freezing time (24 hours) do not place other food to the freezer.
• Place your foods to the freezing shelves or racks by spreading them so that they will not be cramped (it is recommended that the packaging does not come into contact with each other).
• Frozen foods must be immediately consumed in a short period of time after defrosting and must never be frozen again.
• Do not block the ventilation holes by putting your frozen foods in front of the ventilation holes located on the back surface.
• We recommend you to attach a label onto the package and write the name of the foods in the package and the freezing time.

Foods Suitable for Freezing:
Fish and seafood, red and white meat, poultry, vegetables, fruit, herbaceous spices, dairy products (such as cheese, butter and strained yoghurt), pastries, ready or cooked meals, potato dishes, souffle and dsserts.

Foods Not Suitable for Freezing:
Yoghurt, sour milk, cream, mayonnaise, leaved salad, red radish, grapes, all fruits (such as apple, pears and peaches).

• For foods to be frozen quickly and thoroughly, the following specified amounts per package should not be exceeded.

  • Fruits and vegetables, 0.5-1 kg
  • Meat, 1-1.5 kg

• A small amount of foods (maximum 2 kg) can also be frozen without the use of the quick freezing function.
  To obtain the best result, apply the following instructions:

  1. Activate the quick freezing function 24
     hours before placing your fresh foods.

  2. 24 hours after you have pressed the button, first place your food that you want to freeze to the top shelf with higher freezing capacity. Place your remaining food, if any, to the rightmost part of the second shelf.

  3. The quick freezing function will be automatically deactivated after 52hours.

  4. Do not try to freeze a large quantity of food at a time. Within 24 hours, this product can freeze the maximum food quantity specified as «Freezing Capacity … kg/24 hours» on its type label. It is not convenient to put more unfrozen/fresh foods to the freezer compartment than the quantity specified on the label.

  5. Switch the adjusting knob to MAX or 5 position 24 hours before placing your fresh foods to freeze.

  6. 24 hours after turning the thermosta knob, place your food that you want to freeze to the front of bottom drawer with higher freezing capacity. If you have food remained, place it in front of the upper drawer.

  7. Do not forget to turn the thermostat knob to its previous position, after placing your food.

  8. Do not try to freeze a large quantity of food at a time. Within 24 hours, this product can freeze the maximum food quantity specified as «Freezing Capacity … kg/24 hours» on its type label. It is not convenient to put more unfrozen/fresh foods to the freezer compartment than the quantity specified on the label.

• You can review the Meat and Fish, Vegetables and Fruits, Dairy Products tables for placing and storing your foods in the deep-freezer

• Advice on Storing Frozen Foods

• While purchasing your frozen foods, make sure that they are frozen at appropriate temperatures and their packages are not broken.

• Put the packages in the freezer compartment as soon as possible after purchasing them.

• Make sure that the expiration date indicated on the packaging is not expired before consuming the packaged ready meals that you remove from the freezer compartment.

Defrosting
The ice in the freezer compartments is automatically thawed.

Freezer Details
The EN 62552 standard requires (according to specific measurement conditions) that at least 4.5 kg of food for each 100 litres of freezer compartment volume can be frozen at 25 °C ambient temperature in 24 hours.

Defrosting the Frozen Foods
Depending on the food diversity and the purpose of use, a selection can be made between the following options for defrosting:

• At room temperature (it is not very suitable to defrost the food by leaving it at room temperature for a long time in terms of maintaining the food quality)
• In the refrigerator
• In the electrical oven (in models with or without fan)
• In the microwave oven

CAUTION!

• Never put acidic beverages in glass bottles and cans into your freezer due to the risk of explosion.
• If there is moisture and abnormal swelling in the packaging of frozen foods, it is likely that they were previously stored in an improper storage condition and their contents deteriorated. Do not consume these foods without checking.
• Since the taste of some spices in cooked meals may change when exposed to long-term storage conditions, you must add lesser amount of spices to your foods to be frozen or the desired spices should be added to the foods after the thawing process.

Recommended Temperature Settings

Quick freezing

| Use when you want to freeze your foods in a short time. It is recommended to be used for protecting the quality of your fresh foods. There is no need for you to use the quick freezing function when storing your frozen foods. There is no need for you to use the quick freezing function to freeze the small amounts of fresh food up to a maximum of 2 kg daily.
Meat and Fish| Preparation| Longest stor- age time(month)
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Meat Products

|

Veal

| Steak| By cutting them 2 cm thick and placing foil between them or wrapping tightly with stretch| 6-8
Roast| By packing the pieces of meat in a refrigerator bag or wrapping them tightly with stretch| 6-8
Cubes| In small pieces| 6-8
Schnitzel, chops| By placing foil between cut slices or wrapping individu- ally with stretch| 6-8

Mutton

| Chops| By placing foil between meat pieces or wrapping indi- vidually with stretch| 4-8
Roast| By packing the pieces of meat in a refrigerator bag or wrapping them tightly with stretch| 4-8
Cubes| By packing the shredded meats in a refrigerator bag or wrapping them tightly with stretch| 4-8

Beef

| Roast| By packing the pieces of meat in a refrigerator bag or wrapping them tightly with stretch| 8-12
Steak| By cutting them 2 cm thick and placing foil between them or wrapping tightly with stretch| 8-12
Cubes| In small pieces| 8-12
Boiled meat| By packaging in small pieces in a refrigerator bag| 8-12
Mince| Without seasoning, in flat bags| 1-3
Offal (piece)| In pieces| 1-3
Fermented sausage – Salami| It should be packaged even if it has casing.| 1-3
Jambon| By placing foil between cut slices| 2-3

Poultry and hunting an- imals

| Chicken and Turkey| By wrapping in foil| 4-6
Goose| By wrapping in foil (portions should not exceed 2.5 kg)| 4-6
Duck| By wrapping in foil (portions should not exceed 2.5 kg)| 4-6
Deer, Rabbit, Roe Deer| By wrapping in foil (portions should not exceed 2.5 kg, and their bones should be separated)| 6-8
Meat and Fish| Preparation| Longest stor- age time(month)
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Fish and sea- food

| Freshwater fish (Trout, Carp, Crane, Catfish)|

After thoroughly cleaning the inside and scales, it should be washed and dried, and the tail and head parts should be cut when necessary.

| 2
Lean fish (Sea bass, Tur- bot, Sole)| 4-6
Fatty fish (Bonito, Mack- erel, Bluefish, Red Mullet, Anchovy)| 2-4
Shellfish| Cleaned and in bags| 4-6
Caviar| In its packaging, in an aluminium or plastic container| 2-3
Fruits and Vegetables| Preparation| Longest storage time(month)
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String bean and Pole bean| By shock boiling for 3 minutes after washing and cutting into small pieces| 10-13
Green pea| By shock boiling for 2 minutes after shelling and washing| 10-12
Cabbage| By shock boiling for 1-2 minute(s) after cleaning| 6-8
Carrot| By shock boiling for 3-4 minutes after cleaning and cutting into slices| 12
Pepper| By boiling for 2-3 minutes after cutting the stem, dividing into two and separating the seeds| 8-10
Spinach| By shock boiling for 2 minutes after washing and cleaning| 6-9
Leek| By shock boiling for 5 minutes after chopping| 6-8
Cauliflower| By shock boiling in a little lemon water for 3-5 minutes after separ- ating the leaves, cutting the core into pieces| 10-12
Eggplant| By shock boiling for 4 minutes after washing and cutting into 2cm pieces| 10-12
Squash| By shock boiling for 2-3 minutes after washing and cutting into 2cm pieces| 8-10
Mushroom| By lightly sauteing in oil and squeezing lemon on it| 2-3
Corn| By cleaning and packing in cob or granular| 12
Apple and Pear| By shock boiling for 2-3 minutes after peeling and slicing| 8-10
Apricot and Peach| Divide in half and extract the seeds| 4-6
Strawberry and Raspberry| By washing and shelling| 8-12
Baked fruit| By adding 10% sugar in the container| 12
Plum, Cherry, Sour Cherry| By washing and shelling the stalks| 8-12
Dairy Products| Preparation| Longest Storage Time (Month)| Storage Conditions
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Cheese (except feta cheese)| By placing foil thereb- etween, in slices|

6-8

| It can be left in its original pack- aging for short term storage. For long- term storage it should also be wrapped in aluminium or plastic foil.
Butter, margarine| In its own packaging| 6| In its own packaging or in plastic containers

Revrsing the Door Opening Side
The door opening side of your refrigerator can be reversed according to the place you put it. When you need this, you should definitely call the nearest Authorized Service.

Door Open Alert

An audible alert will be heard if the product’s door remains open for 1.5 minute. The audible alert will stop when you close the cabinet door or press any button on the display (if available). An audible alert will be heard if the product’s door remains open for 1 minute. The audible alert will stop when you close the cabinet door or press any button on the display (if available). Replacing the Illumination Lamp
Call the Authorized Service when the Bulb/ LED used for lighting in your refrigerator will be replaced. Lamp(s) used in this appliance cannot be used for house lighting. Intended use of this lamp is to help the user place food into the refrigerator / freezer safely and comfortably.

Maintenance and Cleaning

WARNING:
Read the “Safety Instructions” section first.
WARNING:
Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning it.

• Do not use sharp or abrasive tools to clean the product. Do not use materials such as household cleaning agents, soap, detergents, gas, gasoline, thinner, alcohol, wax, etc.
• The dust shall be removed from the ventilation grill on the rear of the product at least once a year (without opening the cover). Clean the product with a dry cloth
• Take care to keep water away from the lamp’s cover and other electrical parts.
• Clean the door with a damp cloth. Remove all contents to remove the door and body racks. Remove the door racks by lifting them upwards. Clean and dry the shelves, then attach back in place by sliding from above.
• Do not use chlorinated water or cleaning products on the exterior surface and chromecoated parts of the product. Chlorine will cause rust on such metallic surfaces.
• Do not use sharp and abrasive tools, soap, house cleaning materials, detergents, gas, gasoline, varnish and similar substances to prevent deformation of the plastic part and removal of prints on the part. Use warm water and a soft cloth for cleaning, and then dry it.
• On the products without a No-Frost feature, water droplets and icing up to a thickness of a finger may occur on the rear wall of the freezer compartment. Do not clean, and never apply oils or similar materials.
• Use a mildly dampened micro-fibre cloth to clean the external surface of the product. Sponges and other types of cleaning clothes may cause scratches.
• To clean all removable components during the cleaning of the interior surface of the product, wash these components with a mild solution consisting of soap, water and carbonate. Wash and dry thoroughly. Prevent contact of water with illumination components and the control panel.

CAUTION

Do not use vinegar, rubbing alcohol or other alcohol based cleaning agents on any interior surface.

Stainless Steel External Surfaces
Use a non-abrasive stainless steel cleaning agent and apply it with a soft lint-free cloth. To polish, gently wipe the surface with a micro-fibre cloth dampened with water and
use dry polishing chamois. Always follow the veins of the stainless steel.

Preventing Odours
The product is manufactured free of any odorous materials. However, keeping the food in inappropriate sections and improper cleaning of internal surfaces may lead to odours.

• To avoid this, clean the inside with carbonated water every 15 days.
• Keep the foods in sealed holders, as micro-organisms arising from foods kept in unsealed containers will cause bad odour.
• Do not keep expired and spoilt foods in the refrigerator.
  Protecting Plastic Surfaces
  Oil spilled on plastic surfaces may damage the surface and must be cleaned immediately 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 fuse.

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 a very cool temperature. >>> Set the thermostat to an 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 willcontinue 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 a temperature that is 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 gasket. 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 cooler 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  cooler 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 lugged 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 surface is not flat 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. >>> Remove any items placed on the product.

• 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, thisis 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. Microorganisms may spread out of unsealed food items and cause bad odour.
• 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 surface is not flat or durable >>> Make sure the surface is flat and sufficiently durable to bear the product.

The crisper is jammed.

• The food items may be in contact with the upper section of the drawer. >>> Reorganize the food items in the drawer.

Temperature on the product surface.

• High temperature may be observed between two doors, on the side panels and on the rear grill area while your product is operated. This is normal and it does not require servicing.

Fan continues to operate when the door is opened.

• Fan may continue to operate when the freezer door is open.

WARNING: If the problem persists after following the instructions in this section, contact your vendor or an Authorized Service. Do not try to repair the product. This is normal.
Important Notes

1. Your product is designed and built for domestic household use only.
2. The guarantee will automatically be void if the product is installed or is used in commercial or non-residential domestic household premises, unless we have previously agreed to the installation environment.
3.  The product must be correctly installed, located and operated in accordance with the instructions contained in the User Instructions Booklet provided with your product.
4. Professional installation by a qualified Electrical Domestic Appliance Installer is recommended for all Washing Machines, Dishwashers and Electric Cook-ers (as incorrect installation may result in you having to pay for the cost of repairing the product).
5. Gas Cookers must be professionally installed by a Gas Safe (or Gas Networks Ireland for Republic of Ireland) registered gas installer.
6. This guarantee is given in respect of products purchased and used within the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.
7. This guarantee is effective from the initial date of purchase of a new product from an authorised retailer and will be void if the product is resold.
8. This guarantee does not apply to graded sales (where the product is purchased as a “second”).
9. Possession of a copy of these terms and conditions does not necessarily mean that a product has the benefit of this guarantee. If you have any questions, please call our Call Centre on the number set out above.
10. The Manufacturer reserves the right to terminate the guarantee if its staff or representatives are subjected to physical or verbal abuse in the course of carrying out their duties.
11. Optional extras, where available (i.e. extendable feet) are supplied on a chargeable basis only.

• Does Beko offer replacements?
  This is a repair-only guarantee. On occasion, the Manufacturer may at its sole discretion, re-place your product with a new product instead of carrying out a repair. Where a replacement is offered, this would normally be an identical model but when this is not possible, a model of similar specification will be provided. The Manufacturer will cover the costs and arrange for the delivery of the new product and for the return of the old product. Any costs related to dis-connecting the faulty product and installing the replacement product will not be borne by the Manufacturer unless previously agreed to in writing. The original guarantee will continue to apply to the replacement product; the new product will not come with a new guarantee.

Will there be any charge for the repairs?
It is your responsibility to provide evidence to the Engineer that your product is covered by this guarantee with a proof of purchase. The Manufacturer reserves the right to charge for the reasonable cost of any service call if:

• You cannot provide evidence that your product is covered by this guarantee.
• Where a service call has been made and the engineer finds that there is no fault with your product.
• That your product has not been installed or operated in accordance with the User Instructions Booklet.
• That the fault was caused by something other than faulty materials, defective components or manufacturing defects.
• For missed appointments.
  Payment of these costs are due immediately upon the Engineer providing you with an invoice. The Manufacturer reserves the right to terminate the guarantee if you fail to pay the costs for the service call in a timely manner.
  If you are a resident of the United Kingdom, this guarantee will be governed by English law and subject to the English Courts, save where you live in another part of the United Kingdom, in which case the law and courts of that location will apply. If you are resident in the Republic of Ireland, this guarantee will be governed by Irish law and the Irish courts will have jurisdiction.
  This guarantee is provided by Beko plc. Beko House, 1 Greenhill Crescent, Watford,Hertfordshire. WD18 8QU. Beko plc is registered in England and Wales with company registration number 02415578

BEKO UK AND IRELAND BUILT-IN APPLIANCES GUARANTEE TERMS AND CONDITIONS If you have purchased a built-in or integrated appliance, and registered it within 90 days of  purchase by completing the online registration form, then the standard 12 month guarantee will be extended to 24 months, under the same terms and conditions as detailed in our Standard Guarantee Terms and Conditions

HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE FOR YOUR APPLIANCE
Please keep your purchase receipt or other proof of purchase details in a safe place; you will need to have this documentation available should the product require attention under guarantee.

Please take a few moments to complete the details below, as you will need this information when you call us, or to use our online services. When you call us you may be required to input your serial number into your telephone keypad. For help please visit beko.co.uk/support/model-finder

• The product model number is printed on the Operating Instruction Booklet / User guide
• The product model and serial number is printed on the Rating Label affixed to the appliance.
• The Retailer (Purchased from) and Date of purchase will be printed on your purchase receipt or other proof of purchase paperwork

Recording of these details alone will not count as proof of purchase. A valid proof of purchase is required for requesting service under guarantee

Model number| Serial number| Purchased from| Date of purchase
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For service under guarantee or forproduct advice please call our Contact centre
Before requesting service please check the troubleshooting guide in the Operating Instructions booklet, as a charge may be levied where no fault is found, and even though your product may still be under guarantee.

After arranging service the area around the product must be easily accessible to the Engineer, without the need for cabinets or furniture to be removed or moved. It is your responsibility to ensure our Engineers have a clean and safe environment to carry out any repairs.

Please have your Model number and Serial number available when you call us, as you may be required to input your serial number into your telephone keypad during your call.

UK Mainland & Northern Ireland:
0333 207 9710
Landline or mobile calls to 0333 numbers cost no more than calls to geographic numbers 01 or 02, and are charged at the basic rate. Calls from landlines and mobiles are included in free call packages but please check with your telephone service provider for exact call charges.

agreement document, otherwise please call us using the appropriate number above, where service can be obtained at a charge. Should you experience any difficulty in obtaining service please call us on 0333 207 9710 or 01 862 3411
Contact us though our website
Send us a secure message through our online contact us form. Please visit our website, click Contact Us and choose a product support topic from the list of options. Complete the required details and click send message.

Product registrations
For UK registrations please visit beko.co.uk/register and for the Republic of Ireland visit beko.ie/register.

References

• Beko Appliance & Guarantee Registration | Beko UK
• Product Support | Beko UK
• Beko Appliance & Guarantee Registration | Beko Ireland
• Freestanding & Built-In Home & Kitchen Appliances | Beko UK

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