Beko BFBF2412SS User Manual

BFBF2412SS
Refrigerator / Freezer

Congélateur / Réfrigérateur

Please read this user 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.

Therefore, read this entire user manual carefully before using the product and keep it as
a reference. If you handover the product to someone else, give the user manual as well.

The user manual will help you use the product in a fast and safe way.

 Read the manual before installing and operating the product.
 Make sure you read the safety instructions.
 Keep the manual in an easily accessible place as you may need it later.
 Read the other documents given with the product.

Remember that this user manual is also applicable for several other models. Differences
between models will be identified in the manual.

Explanation of symbols
Throughout this user manual the following symbols are used:

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

CONTENTS

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1 Your refrigerator 4
2 Important Safety Warnings 5

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Intended use.........................................

General safety.......................................

For products with a water dispenser......

Child safety............................................

Compliance with the WEEE Regulation
and Disposing of the Waste Product…..

Package information..............................

HCA warning..........................................

Things to be done for energy saving…..
3 Installation 9

Points to be paid attention to when the

relocation of the refrigerator....................

Before you start the refrigerator,............

Electrical connection............................

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

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

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

Changing the illumination lamp ............

Adjusting the legs................................

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4 Preparation 12
5 Using your refrigerator 13

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

Freezing fresh food............................

Recommendations for preservation of

frozen food.........................................

Recommendations for the fresh food

compartment......................................

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

6 Maintenance and cleaning 1

Avoiding bad odours………………….

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

7 Troubleshooting 20

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Your refrigerator

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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.

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1. Setting knob and interior light

2. Fresh Food fan

3. Wine bottles support

4. Adjustable Cabinet shelves

5. Cover glass

6. Salad crispers

7. Ice tray support & ice tray

8. Compartment for quickly freezing

9. Compartments for frozen foods

keeping

10. Adjustable front feet

11. Shelf for jars

12. Shelf for bottles

13. Freezer fan

Important Safety Warnings

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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.
The service life of your product is 10
years. During this period, original spare
parts will be available to operate the
product properly.

Intended use

This product is intended to be used

 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.

 It should not be used outdoors.

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

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

 Do not touch frozen food by hand;

they may stick to your hand.

 Unplug your refrigerator before

cleaning or defrosting.

 Vapor and vaporized cleaning

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.

 Never use the parts on your

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

 Do not use electrical devices inside

the refrigerator.

 Do not damage the parts, where

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

 Do not cover or block the ventilation

holes on your refrigerator with any
material.

 Electrical devices must be repaired

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

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 In case of any failure or during

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

 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

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

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

 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 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

water on top of the refrigerator; in the
event of spillages, this may cause
electric shock or fire.

 Do not overload the refrigerator with

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, heat-sensitive
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 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 8cm. 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.

A DANGER: Risk of child entrapment.

Before you throw away your old
refrigerator or freezer : Take off the
doors.Leave the shelves in place so that
children may not easily climb inside.

Compliance with the WEEE
Regulation and Disposing of the
Waste Product

The symbol on the product or on
packaging indicates that this product may
not be treated as household waste.
Instead it shall be handed over to the
applicable collection point for the
recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment. By ensuring this product is
disposed of correctly, you will help
prevent potential negative consequences
for the environment and human health,
which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of this
product. For more detailed information
about recycling of this product, please
contact your local city office, you
household waste disposal service or the
shop where you purchased the product.

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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.

Do not forget...

Any recycled substance is an
indispensable matter for nature and our
national asset wealth.
If you want to contribute to the
reevaluation of the packaging materials,
you can consult to your environmentalist
organizations or the municipalities
where you are located.

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.
Type of gas used in the product is
stated in the type label which is on the
left wall inside the refrigerator.
Never throw the product in fire for
disposal.

A DANGER - Risk Of Fire or Explosion.

Flammable Refrigerant Used. Do Not Use
Mechanical Devices To Defrost
Refrigerator. Do Not Puncture Refrigerant
Tubing”.

A DANGER - Risk Of Fire Or Explosion.

Flammable Refrigerant Used. To Be
Repaired Only By Trained Service
Personnel. Do Not Puncture Refrigerant
Tubing”.

A CAUTION - Risk Of Fire Or

Explosion. Flammable Refrigerant Used.
Consult Repair Manual/Owner’s Guide
Before Attempting To Service This
Product. All Safety Precautions Must be
Followed.

A CAUTION - Risk Of Fire Or

Explosion. Dispose Of Properlty In
Accordance With Federal Or Local
Regulations. Flammable Refrigerant
Used.

A CAUTION - Risk Of Fire Or

Explosion Due To Puncture Of
Refrigerant Tubing; Follow Handling
Instructions Carefully. Flammable

Refrigerant Used”.

Things to be done for energy
Saving

 Do not leave the doors of your

refrigerator open for a long time.

 Do not put hot food or drinks in your

refrigerator.

 Do not overload your refrigerator so

that the air circulation inside of it is not
prevented.

 Do not install your refrigerator

under direct sunlight or near heat
emitting appliances such as ovens,
dishwashers or radiators. Keep your
refrigerator at least 30cm away from
heat emitting sources and at least
5cm from electrical ovens.

 Pay attention to keep your food in

closed containers.

 You can load maximum amount of food

to the freezer compartment of the
refrigerator by removing the freezer
compartment drawers. Declared
energy consumption value of the
refrigerator was determined with the
freezer compartment drawers
removed. There is no risk in using a
shelf or drawer suitable for the shapes
and sizes of the foods to be frozen.

 Thawing frozen food in fridge

compartment will both provide energy
saving and preserve the food quality.

C Inside of your refrigerator must be

cleaned thoroughly.

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Installation

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B In case the information which are

given in the user manual are not
taken into account, manufacturer will
not assume any liability for this.

Points to be paid attention
to when the relocation of the
refrigerator

1. Your refrigerator should be

unplugged.Before transportation of
your refrigerator, it should be emptied
and cleaned.

2. Before it is re-packaged, shelves,
accessories, crisper, etc. inside your
refrigerator should be fixed with
adhesive tape and secured against
impacts. Package should be bound
with a thick tape or sound ropes
and the transportation rules on the
package should be strictly observed.

3. Original packaging and foam
materials should be kept for future
transportations or moving.

Before you start the
refrigerator,

Check the following before you start

to use your refrigerator:

1. Attach 2 plastic wedges as illustrated
below. Plastic wedges are intended
to keep the distance which will ensure
the air circulation between your
refrigerator and the wall. (The picture
is drawn up as a representation and it
is not identical with your product.)

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

3. Connect the plug of the refrigerator
to the wall socket. When the fridge
door is opened, fridge internal lamp
will turn on.

4. When the compressor starts to
operate, a sound will be heard. The
liquid and gases sealed within the
refrigeration system may also give rise
to noise, even if the compressor is
not running and this is quite normal.

5. Front edges of the refrigerator may
feel warm. This is normal. These
areas are designed to be warm to
avoid condensation.

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Electrical 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 plug must be easily

accessible after installation.

 Electrical safety of your refrigerator

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

 The voltage stated on the label

located at left inner side of your
product should be equal to your
network voltage.

 Extension cables and multi 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 the risk of
electric shock!

Disposing of the packaging

The packing materials may be

dangerous for children. Keep the
packing materials out of the reach
of children or dispose of them by
classifying them in accordance with the
waste instructions stated by your local
authorities. Do not throw away with
regular house waste, throw away on
packaging pick up spots designated by
the local authorities.
The packing of your refrigerator is
produced from recyclable materials.

Disposing of your old
Refrigerator

Dispose of your old refrigerator without

giving any harm to the environment.

 You may consult your authorized

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 authorized
service to have them remove the doors
of your refrigerator and pass it sideways
through the door.

1. Install your refrigerator to a place that
allows ease of use.

2. Keep your refrigerator away from heat
sources, humid places and direct
sunlight.

3. There must be appropriate air
ventilation around your refrigerator
in order to achieve an efficient
operation. If the refrigerator is to be
placed in a recess in the wall, there
must be at least 5 cm distance with
the ceiling and at least 5 cm with the
wall. Do not place your product on
the materials such as rug or carpet.

4. Place your refrigerator on an even
floor surface to prevent jolts.

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Changing the illumination
Lamp

To change the Bulb/LED used for

illumination of your refrigerator, call your
Authorized 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.

Adjusting the legs

If your refrigerator is unbalanced;

You can balance your refrigerator by
turning its front legs as illustrated in the
figure. The corner where the leg exists is
lowered when you turn in the direction
of black arrow and raised when you
turn in the opposite direction. Taking
help from someone to slightly lift the
refrigerator will facilitate this process.

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Preparation

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 Your refrigerator should be installed at

least 30 cm away from heat sources
such as hobs, ovens, central heater

and should not be located under direct
sunlight.

 Please make sure that the interior

of your refrigerator is cleaned
thoroughly.

 If two refrigerators are to be installed

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

 When you operate your refrigerator

for the first time, please observe the
following instructions during the initial
six hours.

 The door should not be opened

frequently.

 It must be operated empty without

any food in it.

 Do not unplug your refrigerator. If

a power failure occurs out of your
control, please see the warnings in
the “Recommended solutions for the
problems” section.

 This product has been designed to

function at ambient temperatures
up to 43 °C (110 °F).

Using your refrigerator

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Thermostat setting button

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 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.

Operating temperatures are controlled by
the thermostat knob and may be set at
any position between 0 and 5 (the
coldest position).
The average temperature inside the
fridge should be around +5°C (+41°F).
Therefore adjust the thermostat to obtain
the desired temperature. Some sections
of the fridge may be cooler or warmer
(such as salad crisper and top part of the
cabinet) which is quite normal. We
recommend that you check the
temperature periodically with a
thermometer to ensure that the cabinet is
kept to this temperature. Frequent door
openings cause internal temperatures to
rise, so it is advisable to close the door
as soon as possible after use.