beko RSSE Series Refrigerator User Manual

beko RSSE Series Refrigerator

Product Specifications

• Model Numbers: RSSE415M21X, RSSE415M21W, RSSE415M21XB, RSSE415M31WN, RSSE415M41WN
• Supplier’s Name: Elektromarkabolt
• Model Identifier: Available on the energy label

Product Usage Instructions

Safety and Environment Instructions

• Instructions necessary to prevent environments; the risk of injury and material damage. Failure to observe these applications will invalidate all types of product warranty.

Intended Use

• Warning: Keep ventilation openings, the appliance enclosure, or the built-in structure clear of obstruction. The device 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 the supervision and instruction of a person responsible for their safety.

Your Refrigerator

• Instructions on preparing and using your refrigerator.

Installation

• Guidelines on the appropriate installation location, installing plastic wedges, changing the illumination lamp, door open warning, adjusting the feet, and electrical connection.

Maintenance and Cleaning

• Tips on avoiding bad odors and protecting plastic surfaces during maintenance and cleaning.

Troubleshooting

• Steps to troubleshoot common issues with the refrigerator.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How often should I clean my refrigerator?

A: It is recommended to clean your refrigerator every 3-6 months to maintain optimal performance and hygiene.

Q: Can I use my refrigerator without proper ventilation?

A: No, it is essential to keep the ventilation openings clear to ensure proper airflow and prevent overheating of the appliance.

Please read this manual before using the product!

Dear Customer,

• We’d like you to make the best use of our product, which has been manufactured in modern facilities with care and meticulous quality controls.
• Thus, we advise you to read the entire user manual before you use the product. In case the product changes hands, do not forget to hand the guide to its new owner along with the product.

This guide will help you use the product quickly and safely

• Please read the user guide carefully before installing and operating the product.
• Always observe the applicable safety instructions.
• Keep the user guide within easy reach for future use.
• Please read any other documents provided with the product.
• Keep in mind that this user guide may apply to several product models. The guide indicates any variations of different models.

INFORMATION

The model information as stored in the product database can be reached by entering the following website and searching for your model identifier (*) found on the energy label. https://eprel.ec.europa.eu/ .

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

• WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or the built-instructure, clear of obstruction.
• 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.
• 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 the 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 a short circuit or electric shock!
• Do not wash the product by spraying or pouring water on it! The 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 replacement 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 in the freezer compartment. They may explode.
• Place liquids in an 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 or similar parts of the refrigerator. This will cause the product to fall 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 a maximum of 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 a risk of water hammer effect in your installation, always use 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 it on the hot water inlet. Take precautions against the risk of freezing 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 the WEEE Directive and Disposing of the Waste Product

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

Package information

• The packaging materials of the product are manufactured from recyclable materials under 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 refrigerator

1. Indicator panel
2. Butter & Cheese sections
3. Egg tray
4. Adjustable door shelves
5. Bottle shelves
6. Adjustable front feet
7. Chiller
8. Chiller cover and glass
9. Movable shelves
10. Wine cellar

• 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.

Installation

Appropriate installation location

• Contact an Authorized Service for the installation of the product. To prepare the product for use, refer to the information in the user manual and ensure that electrical installation and water installation are appropriate.
• If not, call a qualified electrician and technician to have any necessary arrangements carried out.
• WARNING: Manufacturers shall not be held liable for damages that may arise from procedures carried out by unauthorized persons.
• WARNING: The product must not be plugged in during installation. Otherwise, there is the risk of death or serious injury!
• WARNING: If the door clearance of the room where the product shall be placed is too tight to prevent the passing of the product, remove the door of the room and pass the product through the door by turning it to its side; if this does not work, contact the authorized service.
• Place the product on an even floor surface to prevent jolts.
• Install the product at least 30 cm away from heat sources such as hobs, heater cores, and stoves and at least 5 cm away from electrical ovens.
• The product must not be subjected to direct sunlight and kept in humid places.
• Appropriate air ventilation must be provided around your product to achieve an efficient operation. If the product is to be placed in a recess in the wall, pay attention to leaving at least 5 cm distance from the ceiling and side walls.

Installing the plastic wedges

Plastic wedges supplied with the product are used to create the distance for air circulation between the product and the rear wall.

1. To install the wedges, remove the screws on the product and use the screws supplied together with the wedges.
2. Insert the 2 plastic wedges onto the rear ventilation cover as illustrated in the figure.

Adjusting the feet

If the product stands unbalanced after installation, adjust the feet on the front by rotating them to the right or left.

Electrical connection

• WARNING: Do not make connections via extension cables or multi-plugs.
• WARNING: The damaged power cable must be replaced by the Authorized Service Agent.
• If two coolers are to be installed side by side, there should be at least a 4 cm distance between them.
• Our company shall not be liable for any damages that will arise when the product is used without grounding and electrical connection under national regulations.
• The power cable plug must be within easy reach after installation.
• Do not extension cords or cordless multiple outlets between your product and the wall outlet.

Changing the illumination lamp

• To change the Bulb/LED used for the illumination of your refrigerator, call your Authorized Service.
• The lamp(s) used in this appliance are not suitable for household room illumination. The intended purpose of this lamp is to assist the user in placing foodstuffs in the refrigerator/freezer safely and comfortably.

Door Open Warning (This feature is optional)

• An audio warning signal will be given when the door of your product is left open for at least 1 minute. This warning will be muted when the door is closed or any of the display buttons (if any) are pressed.

Preparation

• For a freestanding appliance; ‘this refrigerating appliance is not intended to be used as a built-in appliance’.
• Your refrigerator should be installed at least 30 cm away from heat sources such as hobs, ovens, central heaters, 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 5°C. Operating your refrigerator under cooler conditions is not recommended for 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 a 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 transportation or moving.
• The baskets/drawers that are provided with the chill compartment must always be in use for low energy consumption and for better storage conditions.
• Food contact with the temperature sensor in the freezer compartment may increase the energy consumption of the appliance. Thus any contact with the sensor(s) must be avoided.
• In some models, the instrument panel automatically turns off 5 minutes after the door has closed. It will be reactivated when the door has opened or pressed on any key.
• Due to temperature changes as a result of opening/closing the product door during operation, condensation on the door/body shelves and the glass containers is normal

Using your cooler/freezer

The operating temperature is regulated by the temperature control.

• 0=System cooling is off.
• 1=Lowest cooling setting (Warmest setting).
• 5=Highest cooling setting (Coldest setting).
• The average temperature inside the fridge should be around +5°C.
• Please choose the setting according to the desired temperature.
• Please note that there will be different temperatures in the cooling area.
• The coldest region is immediately above the vegetable compartment.
• 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 interior temperature of your refrigerator changes for the following reasons;
• Seasonal temperatures,
• Frequent opening of the door and leaving the door open for long periods,
• Food is put into the refrigerator without cooling down to the room temperature, The location of the refrigerator in the room (e.g. exposing to sunlight).
• You may adjust the varying interior temperature due to such reasons by using the thermostat. Numbers around the thermostat button indicate the cooling degrees.
• If the ambient temperature is higher than 32°C, turn the thermostat button to the maximum position.
• If the ambient temperature is lower than 25°C, turn the thermostat button to the minimum position.
• Figures in this user manual are schematic and may not match the product exactly. If the subject parts are not included in the product you have purchased, then those parts are valid for other models.

Operating the product

Cooling

Food storage

• The fridge compartment is for the short-term storage of fresh food and drinks.
• Store milk products in the intended compartment in the cooler/freezer.
• Bottles can be stored in the bottle holder or the bottle shelf of the door.
• Raw meat is best kept in a polyethylene bag in the compartment at the very bottom of the cooler/freezer.
• Allow hot foods and beverages to cool to room temperature before placing them in the cooler/freezer.
• Attention Store concentrated alcohol only standing upright and tightly closed.
• Attention Do not store explosive substances or containers with flammable propellant gases (canned cream, spray cans, etc.) in the device. There is a danger of an explosion.

Placing the food

containers
Fridge compartment door shelves| Small and packaged food or drinks (such as milk, fruit juice, and beer)
Crisper| Vegetables and fruits

Defrosting of the appliance

• The appliance defrosts automatically.

Maintenance and cleaning

• Cleaning your fridge at regular intervals will extend the service life of the product.
• WARNING: Unplug the product before cleaning it.
• Never use gasoline, benzene, or similar substances for cleaning purposes.
• Never use any sharp and abrasive tools, soap, household cleaners, detergent, and wax polish for cleaning.
• Dissolve one teaspoon of bi-carbonate in a half liter of water. Soak a cloth with the solution and wrung it thoroughly. Wipe the interior of the refrigerator with this cloth and then dry thoroughly.
• Make sure that no water enters the lamp housing and other electrical items.
• If you do not use the refrigerator for a long time, unplug it, remove all food inside, clean it, and leave the door ajar.
• Check regularly that the door gaskets are clean. If not, clean them.
• To remove the door and body shelves, remove all of its contents.
• Remove the door shelves by pulling them up. After cleaning, slide them from top to bottom to install.
• 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.

Avoiding bad odors

• Materials that may cause odor are not used in the production of our refrigerators. However, inappropriate food-preserving conditions and not cleaning the inner surface of the refrigerator as required can bring forth the problem of odor.

Pay attention to the following to avoid this problem:

• Keeping the refrigerator clean is important. Food residuals, stains, etc. can cause odor. Therefore, clean the refrigerator with bi-carbonate dissolved in water every few months. Never use detergents or soap.
• Keep the food in closed containers. Microorganisms spreading out from uncovered containers can cause unpleasant odors.
• Never keep the food that has passed best-before dates and spoiled in the refrigerator.

Protecting the plastic surfaces

• Do not put liquid oils or oil-cooked meals in your refrigerator in unsealed containers as they damage the plastic surfaces of the refrigerator.
• If oil is spilled or smeared onto 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 environment is too cold. >> Do not install the product in environments with temperatures below -5°C.
• 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 a temperature. >>> Set the thermostat to the appropriate temperature.

The compressor is not working

• In case of sudden power failure or pulling the power plug off and putting it 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 at 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 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.
• A 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. >>> Cooler compartment temperature setting affects the freezer compartment temperature.
• Change the temperature of the cooler or freezer compartment and wait until the temperature of the related compartments comes to an adequate level.
• 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. >>> 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 a 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 product is not cleaned regularly. >>> Clean the interior regularly using a sponge, warm water, and carbonated water.
• Certain holders and packaging materials may cause odor. >>> Use holders and packaging materials without being free of odor.
• The foods were placed in unsealed holders. >>> Keep the foods in sealed holders. Microorganisms may spread out of unsealed food items and cause malodor.
• Remove any expired or spoiled 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 a fully 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.
• 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.

DISCLAIMER / WARNING

• Some (simple) failures can be adequately handled by the end-user without any safety issue or unsafe use arising, provided that they are carried out within the limits and under the following instructions (see the “Self-Repair” section).
• Therefore, unless otherwise authorized in the “Self-Repair” section below, repairs shall be addressed to registered professional repairers to avoid safety issues.
• A registered professional repairer is a professional repairer who has been granted access to the instructions and spare parts list of this product by the manufacturer according to the methods described in legislative acts according to Directive 2009/125/EC.
• However, only the service agent (i.e. authorized professional repairers) that you can reach through the phone number given in the user manual/warranty card or through your authorized dealer may provide service under the guarantee terms.
• Therefore, please be advised that repairs by professional repairers (who are not authorized by Beko) shall void the guarantee.

Self-Repair

• Self-repair can be done by the end-user concerning the following spare parts: door handles, door hinges, trays, baskets, and door gaskets (an updated list is also available on support.beko.com as of 1st March 2021).
• Moreover, to ensure product safety and to prevent the risk of serious injury, the mentioned self-repair shall be done following the instructions in the user manual for self-repair which are available on support.beko.com.
• For your safety, unplug the product before attempting any self-repair.
• Repair and repair attempts by end-users for parts not included in such list and/or not following the instructions in the user manuals for self-repair or which are available in support.beko.com might give rise to safety issues not attributable to Beko and will void the warranty of the product.
• Therefore, it is highly recommended that end-users refrain from attempting to carry out repairs falling outside the mentioned list of spare parts, contacting in such cases authorized professional repairers or registered professional repairers.
• On the contrary, such attempts by end-users may cause safety issues and damage the product, and subsequently cause fire, flood, electrocution, and serious personal injury to occur.
• By way of example, but not limited to, the following repairs must be addressed to authorized professional repairers or registered professional repairers: compressor, cooling circuit, main board, inverter board, display board, etc.
• The manufacturer/seller cannot be held liable in any case where end-users do not comply with the above.
• The spare part availability of the refrigerator that you purchased is 10 years.
• During this period, original spare parts will be available to operate the refrigerator properly The minimum duration of guarantee of the refrigerator that you purchased is 24 months.
• This product is equipped with a lighting source of the “G” energy class.
• The lighting source in this product shall only be replaced by professional repairers.
• Dit product is uitgerust met een lichtbron van de “G”-energieklasse.
• De lichtbron in dit product mag enkel worden vervangen door professionele reparateurs.
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