Beko BCSA285K3SF User manual

Refrigerator Frigorifero

Instruction of use Istruzioni per l'uso

BCSA285K3SF

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Please read this manual first!

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:

C Important information or useful usage tips. A Warning against dangerous conditions for life and property. B Warning against electric voltage.

Recycling

This product is supplied with the selective sorting symbol for waste electrical

and electronic equipment (WEEE). This means that this product must be handled pursuant to European Directive 2002/96/EC in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimise its impact on the environment. For further information, please contact your local or regional authorities.

Electronic products not included in the selective sorting process are potentially dangerous for the environment and human health due to the presence of

hazardous substances.

CONTENTS

1 Your refrigerator

2 Important Safety Warnings 4

Intended use .....................................4

General safety ...................................4

For products with a water dispenser

Child safety ........................................6

HCA Warning ....................................6

Things to be done for energy saving ..6

...6

3 Installation

Points to be considered when re-

transporting your refrigerator .............7

Before operating your refrigerator ......7

Electric connection ............................7

Disposing of the packaging ...............8

Disposing of your old refrigerator .......8

Placing and Installation ......................8

Replacing the interior light bulb

..........8

4 Preparation

Reversing the doors ........................10

5 Using your refrigerator 11

Thermostat setting button................11

Defrost ............................................11

6 Maintenance and cleaning 13

Protection of plastic surfaces ..........13

7 Recommended solutions for the problems 14

1 Your refrigerator

1 2

6 7

1) Thermostat knob

2) Lamp housing

3) Fresh food fan

4) Movable shelves

5) Zero degree compartment

6) Defrost water collection channel

- drain tube

7) Crisper cover

8) Crisper

9) Freezer compartment drawers

10) Ice bank

11) Adjustable door shelves

12) Egg compartment

13) Bottle shelf

14) Wine rack

15) Fridge compartment

16) Freezer compartment

C 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.

2 Important Safety Warnings

Please review the following information. Failure to observe this information may cause injuries or material damage. Otherwise, all warranty and reliability commitments will become invalid.

Original Spare parts will be provided for 10 years, following the product purchasing date.

Intended use

This product is intend

– indoors and in closed areas such as

homes;

– in closed working environments such

as stores and ofﬁces;

– in closed accommodation areas such

as farm houses, hotels, pensions.

• This product should not be used outdoors.

ed to be used

General safety

• When you want to dispose/scrap the product, we recommend you to consult the authorized service in order to learn the required information and authorized bodies.

• Consult your authorized service for all your questions and problems related to the refrigerator. Do not intervene or let someone intervene to the refrigerator without notifying the authorised services.

• For products with a freezer compartment; Do not eat cone ice cream and ice cubes immediately after you take them out of the freezer compartment! (This may cause frostbite in your mouth.)

• For products with a freezer

• Do not touch frozen food by hand;

• Unplug your refrigerator before

• Vapor and vaporized cleaning

• Never use the parts on your

• Do not use electrical devices inside

• Do not damage the parts, where

• Do not cover or block the ventilation

• Electrical devices must be repaired

• In case of any failure or during

compartment; Do not put bottled and canned liquid beverages in the freezer compartment. Otherwise, these may burst.

they may stick to your hand.

cleaning or defrosting.

materials should never be used in cleaning and defrosting processes of your refrigerator. In such cases, the vapor may get in contact with the electrical parts and cause short circuit or electric shock.

refrigerator such as the door as a means of support or step.

the refrigerator.

the refrigerant is circulating, with drilling or that might blow out when the gas channels of the evaporator, pipe extensions or surface coatings are punctured causes skin irritations and eye injuries.

holes on your refrigerator with any material.

by only authorised persons. Repairs performed by incompetent persons create a risk for the user.

a maintenance or repair work, disconnect your refrigerator’s mains supply by either turning off the relevant fuse or unplugging your appliance.

cutting tools. The refrigerant

• Do not pull by the cable when pulling

off the plug.

• Place the beverage with higher proofs tightly closed and vertically.

• Never store spray cans containing

flammable and explosive substances in the refrigerator.

Do not use mechanical devices

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or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

• This product is not intended to be

used by persons with physical, sensory or mental disorders or unlearned or inexperienced people (including children) unless they are attended by a person who will be responsible for their safety or who will instruct them accordingly for use of the product.

• Do not operate a damaged

refrigerator. Consult with the service agent if you have any concerns.

• Electrical safety of your refrigerator

shall be guaranteed only if the earth system in your house complies with standards.

• Exposing the product to rain, snow,

sun and wind is dangerous with respect to electrical safety.

• Contact authorized service when

there is a power cable damage to avoid danger.

• Never plug the refrigerator into

the wall outlet during installation. Otherwise, risk of death or serious injury may arise.

• This refrigerator is intended for only

storing food items. It must not be used for any other purpose.

• Label of technical specifications is

located on the left wall inside the refrigerator.

• Never connect your refrigerator to

electricity-saving systems; they may damage the refrigerator.

•

If there is a blue light on the

refrigerator, do not look at the blue light with optical tools.

•

For manually controlled refrigerators,

wait for at least 5 minutes to start the refrigerator after power failure.

This operation manual should be

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handed in to the new owner of the product when it is given to others.

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Avoid causing damage on power

cable when transporting the

refrigerator. Bending cable may cause fire. Never place heavy objects on

power cable. Do not touch the plug with wet hands when plugging the product.

• Do not plug the refrigerator if the wall

outlet is loose.

Water should not be sprayed directly

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on inner or outer parts of the product for safety purposes.

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Do not spray substances containing

inflammable gases such as propane gas near the refrigerator to avoid fire and explosion risk.

Never place containers filled with

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water on top of the refrigerator, otherwise this may cause electric shock or fire.

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Do not overload your refrigerator

with excessive amounts of food. If overloaded, the food items may fall down and hurt you and damage refrigerator when you open the door.

Never place objects on top of the

refrigerator; otherwise, these objects may fall down when you open or close the refrigerator's door.

• As they require a precise

temperature, vaccines, heatsensitive medicine and scientific materials and etc. should not be kept in the refrigerator.

• If not to be used for a long time,

refrigerator should be unplugged. A possible problem in power cable may cause fire.

• The plug's tip should be regularly

cleaned; otherwise, it may cause fire.

• The plug’s tip should be cleaned

regularly with a dry cloth; otherwise, it may cause fire.

• Refrigerator may move if adjustable

legs are not properly secured on the floor. Properly securing adjustable legs on the floor can prevent the refrigerator to move.

• When carrying the refrigerator, do not hold it from door handle.

Otherwise, it may be snapped.

• When you have to place your product next to another refrigerator

or freezer, the distance between devices should be at least 8 cm. Otherwise, adjacent side walls may be humidified.

For products with a water dispenser;

Pressure of water mains should be minimum 1 bar. Pressure of water mains should be maximum 8 bars.

• Use only potable water.

Child safety

• If the door has a lock, the key should

be kept away from reach of children.

• Children must be supervised to

prevent them from tampering with the product.

HCA Warning

If your product's cooling system contains R600a:

This gas is flammable. Therefore, pay attention to not damaging the cooling system and piping during usage and transportation. In the event of damage, keep your product away from potential fire sources that can cause the product catch a fire and ventilate the room in which the unit is placed.

Ignore this warning if your product's cooling system contains R134a.

Type of gas used in the product is stated in the type plate which is on the left wall inside the refrigerator.

Never throw the product in fire for

disposal.

Things to be done for energy saving

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Do not leave the doors of your

refrigerator open for a long time.

•

Do not put hot food or drinks in your

refrigerator.

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Do not overload your refrigerator so

that the air circulation inside of it is not prevented.

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Do not install your refrigerator under

direct sunlight or near heat emitting appliances such as ovens, dishwashers or radiators.

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Pay attention to keep your food in closed containers.

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For products with a freezer compartment; You can store maximum amount of food items in the freezer when you remove the shelf or drawer of the freezer. Energy consumption value stated for your refrigerator has been determined by removing freezer shelf or drawer and under maximum load. There is no harm to use a shelf or drawer according to the shapes and size of food to be frozen.

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Thawing frozen food in fridge compartment will both provide energy saving and preserve the food quality.

3 Installation

BPlease 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 re-transporting 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 forget…

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. Clean the interior of the refrigerator as recommended in the “Maintenance and cleaning” section.

3. Plug the refrigerator into the wall outlet. When the fridge door is open, the fridge compartment interior light will come on.

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.

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.

B A damaged power cable must be

replaced by a qualified electrician.

B Product must not be operated before

it is repaired! There is danger of electric shock!

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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.

there must be at least 5 cm distance with the 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.

5. Do not keep your refrigerator in ambient temperatures under 10°C.

ceiling and at

Disposing of your old refrigerator

Dispose of your old refrigerator without giving any harm to the environment.

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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,

Replacing the interior light bulb

To change the Bulb/LED used for illumination of your refrigerator, call your Authorised Service. The lamp(s) used in this appliance is not suitable for household room illumination. The intended purpose of this lamp is to assist the user to place foodstuffs in the refrigerator/freezer in a safe and comfortable way. The lamps used in this appliance have to withstand extreme physical conditions such as temperatures below -20°C.

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4 Preparation

C 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.

C 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.

C Please make sure that the interior

of your refrigerator is cleaned thoroughly.

C If two refrigerators are to be installed

side by side, there should be at least 2 cm distance between them.

C 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.

C Original packaging and foam

materials should be kept for future transportations or moving.

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