Beko BFBF3018SSL, BFBF3018SS, BFBF3018SSIML, BFBF3018SSIM User Manual

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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 tips.

AWarning against dangerous conditions for life and property.

BWarning against electric voltage.

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CONTENTS

1 Refrigerator	3
2 Important Safety
Warnings	5
Intended use......................................	5
General safety...................................	5
For products with a water dispenser;. 7
Child safety........................................	7
Compliance with WEEE Directive and
Disposing of the Waste Product: .......	7
Compliance with RoHS Directive:......	8
Package information..........................	8
HC Warning.......................................	8
Things to be done for energy saving... 8
Recommendations for the fresh food
compartment.....................................	9
3 Installation	10
Points to be considered when re-
transporting your refrigerator............	10
Before operating your refrigerator.....	10
Electric connection...........................	10
Disposing of the packaging..............	11
Disposing of your old refrigerator......	11
Placing and Installation.....................	11
Connecting the water hose to the
refrigerator.......................................	12
Connecting the water line to the water
supply..............................................	12
Adjusting the legs.............................	12
Changing the illumination lamp ........	12
Changing the door opening direction12.

4	Preparation	13
5	Using your refrigerator 16
Indicator panel.................................		16
Door Open Warning.........................		18
Freezing fresh food...........................		18
Recommendations for preservation of
frozen food.......................................		19
Placing the food...............................		19
Egg section......................................		20
Blue light..........................................		20
Ice Machine .....................................		20
Description and cleaning of odor
filter .................................................		21
6	Maintenance and
cleaning		22
Protection of plastic surfaces ..........		22
7	Troubleshooting	23

Icematic and ice storage container... 27

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1 Refrigerator

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12

11

13

*10	*2
*9
*8

*3

*6

*7

*5

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1.	Egg holder		8.		Crisper
2.	Fridge compartment shelf		9.		Adjustable glass shelves
3.	Bottle shelf		10.		Bottle holder
4.	Freezer compartment drawers		11.		Illumination lens
5.	Ice container		12.		Fan
6.	Ice machine		13.		Fridge compartment
7.	Drawer		14.		Freezer compartment

*OPTIONAL

CFigures 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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11

13

*2	*10
	*9

*8

*3

	*6	*7
	*5
		14
		4

1.	Egg holder	8.	Crisper
2.	Fridge compartment shelf	9.	Adjustable glass shelves
3.	Bottle shelf	10.	Bottle holder
4.	Freezer compartment drawers	11.	Illumination lens
5.	Ice container	12.	Fan
6.	Ice machine	13.	Fridge compartment
7.	Drawer	14.	Freezer compartment
		*OPTIONAL

CFigures 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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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 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.

•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.

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•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.

•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.

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•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 for cold water inlet shall be maximum 90 psi (6.2 bar). If your water pressure exceeds 80 psi (5.5 bar), use a pressure limiting valve in your mains system. If you do not know how to check your water pressure, ask for the help of a professional plumber.

• If there is risk of water hammer effect in your installation, always use a water hammer prevention equipment in your installation. Consult Professional

plumbers is you are not sure that

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there is no water hammer effect in your installation.

•Do not install on the hot water inlet. Take precautions against of the risk of freezing of the hoses. Water temperature operating interval shall

be 33°F (0.6°C) minimum and 100°F (38°C) maximum.

•Use 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.

Compliance with WEEE Directive and Disposing of the Waste Product:

This product complies

with EU WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU). This product

bears a classification symbol for waste electrical and electronic equipment

(WEEE).

This product has been manufactured with high quality parts and materials which can be reused and are suitable for recycling. Therefore, do not dispose the product with normal domestic waste at the end of its service life. Take it to a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. Please consult your local authorities

to learn the nearest collection point.

Help protect the environment and natural resources by recycling used products. For children's safety, cut the power cable and break the locking mechanism of the door, if any, so

that it will be non-functional before disposing of the product.

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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.

ADANGER: 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.

HC 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.

ADANGER – Risk Of Fire or Explosion. Flammable Refrigerant

Used. Do Not Use Mechanical Devices

To Defrost Refrigerator. Do Not Puncture Refrigerant Tubing”.

ADANGER – Risk Of Fire Or

Explosion. Flammable Refrigerant

Used. To Be Repaired Only By Trained

Service Personnel. Do Not Puncture

Refrigerant Tubing”.

ACAUTION – 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.

ACAUTION – Risk Of Fire Or

Explosion. Dispose Of Properlty In Accordance With Federal Or Local

Regulations. Flammable Refrigerant

Used.

ACAUTION– 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.

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•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.

•Pay attention to keep your food in closed containers.

•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.

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

Recommendations for the fresh food compartment

*May not be available in all models

Do not allow the food to touch the temperature sensor in fresh food compartment. To allow the fresh food compartment keep its ideal storage temperature, sensor must not be hindered by food.

Do not place hot foods in the product.

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	3	Installation
	B Please remember that the		4.	Plug the refrigerator into the wall
				outlet. When the fridge door is open,
	manufacturer shall not be held liable if
				the fridge compartment interior light
	the information given in the instruction
				will come on.
	manual is not observed.
			5.	You will hear a noise as the
	Points to be considered
				compressor starts up. The liquid and
	when re-transporting your
				gases sealed within the refrigeration
	refrigerator
				system may also give rise to noise,
	1. Your refrigerator must be
				even if the compressor is not running
	emptied and cleaned prior to any
				and this is quite normal.
	transportation.
			6.	Front edges of the refrigerator may
	2. Shelves, accessories, crisper and etc.
	in your refrigerator must be fastened			feel warm. This is normal. These
				areas are designed to be warm to
	securely by adhesive tape against any
				avoid condensation.
	jolt before repackaging.
	3. Packaging must be tied with thick		Electric connection
	tapes and strong ropes and the
			Connect your product to a grounded
	rules of transportation printed on the
			socket which is being protected by a
	package must be followed.
			fuse with the appropriate capacity.
	Please do not forget…
			Important:
	Every recycled material is an
			•	The connection must be in
	indispensable source for the nature
				compliance with national regulations.
	and for our national resources.
			•	The power cable plug must be easily
	If you wish to contribute to recycling
				accessible after installation.
	the packaging materials, you can
			•	The specified voltage must be equal
	get further information from the
				to your mains voltage.
	environmental bodies or local
			•	Extension cables and multiway plugs
	authorities.
				must not be used for connection.
	Before operating your		B A damaged power cable must be
				replaced by a qualified electrician.
	refrigerator
			B Product must not be operated before
	Before starting to use your refrigerator
	check the following:			it is repaired! There is danger of

1.	Is the interior of the refrigerator dry	electric shock!
	and can the air circulate freely in the
	rear of it?
2.	Please keep 50 mm distance
	between the backside of the
	refrigerator and the wall”
3.	Clean the interior of the refrigerator as
	recommended in the “Maintenance
	and cleaning” section.

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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 stated by your local authorities. Do not dispose of

them along with the normal household waste.

The packing of your refrigerator is produced from recyclable materials.

Disposing of your old refrigerator

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

•You may consult your 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 50 mm distance with the ceiling and at least 50 mm with the wall. If the floor is covered with a carpet, your product must be elevated 25 mm from the floor.

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

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Connecting the water hose to the refrigerator

1.Slip the union (b) onto the water hose (a).

2.Push the water hose downwards firmly to slip it onto the water inlet valve

(c).

3.Tighten the union (c) by hand to secure it onto the water inlet valve.

C Normally, you are not required to tighten the union with a tool. However, you can use a spanner or pliers to tighten the union if there is a leakage

Connecting the water line to the water supply

Connect the water line to a water supply valve. If a valve is not present or you are not sure, consult a qualified plumber.

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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.

Changing the illumination lamp

To change the Bulb/LED used for illumination of your refrigerator, call your Authorized Service.

Changing the door opening direction

A This product's doors could not be reversible.

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4 Preparation

CYour refrigerator should be installed at least 300 mm away from heat sources such as hobs, ovens, central heater and stoves and at least 50 mm away from electrical ovens and should not be located under direct sunlight.

CThe ambient temperature of the room where you install your refrigerator should at least be 10°C. Operating your refrigerator under cooler conditions is not recommended with regard to its efficiency.

CPlease make sure that the interior of your refrigerator is cleaned thoroughly.

CIf two refrigerators are to be installed side by side, there should be at least 20 mm distance between them.

CWhen 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.

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

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	cm
74			”
		1/8
29

A

	172 cm
	67		¾”
	B
	77	C
		cm		30	¼
					”

D

65		cm
25	½”

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5 Using your refrigerator

Indicator panel

Indicator panels may vary according to the product model.

Audio – visual functions on the indicator panel helps you in using your product.

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1.Fridge Compartment Indicator

2.Error status indicator

3.Temperature indicator

4.Vacation function button

5.Temperature setting button

6.Compartment selection button

7.Freezer compartment indicator

8.Economy mode indicator

9.Vacation function indicator

10.Automatic Ice Machine Off/On indicator

*optional

CFigures 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. Fridge compartment indicator

Fridge compartment light is illuminated while the fridge compartment temperature is set.

2. Error status indicator

If your refrigerator does not perform enough cooling or in case of a sensor fault, this indicator is activated. When this indicator is activated, “E” is displayed on the freezer compartment temperature indicator, and numbers such as “1,2,3...” are displayed on the fridge compartment temperature indicator. These numbers on the indicator inform service personnel about the error.

3.Temperature indicator

Indicates freezer, fridge compartment temperature.

4.Vacation function button

Press on Vacation Button for 3 seconds to activate this function. When the vacation function is activated, “- -” is displayed on the fridge compartment temperature indicator and no active cooling is performed on the fridge compartment. It is not suitable to keep the food in the fridge compartment when this function is activated. Other compartments shall be continued to be cooled as per their set temperature.

To cancel this function press Vacation button again.

5. Temperature setting button

Changes the temperature of the relevant compartment between -24°C... -18°C and 8°C...1°C.

6. Compartment selection button

Selection button: Press compartment selection button to switch between fridge and freezer compartments.

7.Freezer compartment indicator

Fridge compartment light is illuminated while the freezer compartment temperature is set.

8.Economy mode indicator

Indicates that the refrigerator operates in energy saving mode. This display shall be activated if the freezer compartment temperature is set to -18°C.

9.Vacation function indicator

Indicates that vacation is activated.

10.Automatic Ice Machine Off/On indicator

This symbol appears on the display when Ice Off function is activated.

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Door Open Warning

*May not be available in all models

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.

	Freezer	Fridge	Explanations
	Compartment	Compartment
	Adjustment	Adjustment
	5°F/-15°C	40ºF/4°C.	This is the normal recommended setting.
	-18°C/0°F or-5°F	40°F/4°C.	These settings are recommended when
	-21°C		the ambient temperature exceeds
			86°F/4°C.
	Quick Freeze	40°F/4°C.	Use when you wish to freeze your food in a
			short time. Your refrigerator will return to its
			previous mode when the process is over.
	-15°C/5°F or colder	37°F/2°C.	If you think that your fridge compartment
			is not cold enough because of the hot
			conditions or frequent opening and closing
			of the door.
	-15°C/5°F or colder	Quick Freeze	You can use it when your fridge
			compartment is overloaded or if you
			wish to cool down your food rapidly. It
			is recommended that you activate quick
			fridge function 4-8 hours before placing
			the food.
	Recommended Using Temparature: FF: 4°C /40 °F Frz : -15°C/5 °F
	Freezing fresh food			• The foodstuff must be packaged in
				an airtight manner to prevent them
	• It must be preferred to wrap or cover
				from drying even if they are going to
	the food before placing them in the
				be kept for a short time.
	refrigerator.
				• Materials to be used for packaging
	• Hot food must cool down to the
				must be tear-proof and resistant to
	room temperature before putting
				cold, humidity, odor, oils and acids
	them in the refrigerator.
				and they must also be airtight.
	• The foodstuff that you want to freeze
				Moreover, they must be well closed
	must be fresh and in good quality.
				and they must be made from easy-
	• Foodstuff must be divided into
				to-use materials that are suitable for
	portions according to the family’s
				deep freeze usage.
	daily or meal based consumption
	needs.

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Egg

Food in pans, covered plates and closed containers

Small and packaged food or drinks (such as

milk, fruit juice and beer)

Vegetables and fruits

Delicatessen products (cheese, butter, salami and etc.)

•Frozen food must be used immediately after they are thawed and they should never be re-frozen.

•Please observe the following

instructions to obtain the best results.

1.Do not freeze too large quantities of food at one time. The quality of the food is best preserved when it is frozen right through to the core as quickly as possible.

2.Placing warm food into the freezer compartment causes the cooling system to operate continuously until the food is frozen solid.

1.Take special care not to mix already frozen food and fresh food.

Recommendations for preservation of frozen food

•Prepacked commercially frozen food should be stored in accordance with the frozen food manufacturer's instructions for a ( 4 star) frozen food storage compartment.

•To ensure that the high quality achieved by the frozen food manufacturer and the food retailer is maintained, the following should be remembered:

1.Put packages in the freezer as quickly as possible after purchase.

2.Ensure that contents are labeled and dated.

3.Do not exceed "Use By", "Best Before" dates on the packaging.

Defrosting

The freezer compartment defrosts automatically.

Placing the food

	Various frozen
Freezer	food such as
compartment	meat, fish, ice
shelves	cream, vegetables
	and etc.

Egg tray

Fridge compartment shelves

Fridge compartment door shelves

Crisper

Freshzone compartment

WARNING! A

•Foodstuff must be divided into portions according to the family’s daily or meal based consumption needs.

•Foodstuff must be packaged in an airtight manner to prevent them from drying even if they are going to be kept for a short time.

•Materials necessary for packaging:

•Cold resistant adhesive tape

•Self adhesive label

•Rubber rings

•Pen

Materials to be used for packaging the foodstuff must be tear-proof and resistant to cold, humidity, odor, oils and acids.

Foodstuff to be frozen should not be allowed to come in contact with the previously frozen items to prevent their partial thawing.

Frozen food must be used immediately after they are thawed and they should never be re-frozen.

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Blue light

*optional

Foodstuff stored in the crispers that are enlightened with a blue light continue their photosynthesis by

means of the wavelength effect of blue light and thus, preserve their freshness and increase their vitamin content.

Egg section

You can place the egg section in any of the door shelves. If it is going to be placed in the body, the lower shelves are recommended due them being cooler.

Never store eggs in the freezer compartment.

Avoid direct contact between eggs and other foods.

Ice Machine

(in some models)

Auto Ice machine system allows you to obtain ice from the refrigerator easily. After the water system pipe connection will be done, the ice can be taken from the ice drawer. First ice cubes will be ready in approximately 2 hours in the Ice machine drawer located in the freezer compartment. Do not put water in it to make ice as it may break. The ice container is not used for storing foods.

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Description and cleaning of odor filter

*optional

Odor filter prevents unpleasant odor build-up in your refrigerator.

Pull the cover into which the odor filter is installed downwards from the front section and remove as illustrated. Leave the filter under sunlight for one day. Filter will be cleaned during this time. Install the filter back to its place.

Odor filter must be cleaned once in a year.

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6 Maintenance and cleaning

ANever use gasoline, benzene or similar substances for cleaning purposes.

BWe recommend that you unplug the appliance before cleaning.

BNever use any sharp abrasive instrument, soap, household cleaner, detergent and wax polish for cleaning.

CUse lukewarm water to clean the cabinet of your refrigerator and wipe it dry.

CUse a damp cloth wrung out in a solution of one teaspoon of

bicarbonate of soda to one pint of water to clean the interior and wipe it dry.

BMake sure that no water enters the lamp housing and other electrical items.

BIf your refrigerator is not going to be used for a long period of time, unplug the power cable, remove all food, clean it and leave the door ajar.

CCheck door seals regularly to ensure they are clean and free from food particles.

ATo remove door racks, remove all the contents and then simply push the door rack upwards from the base.

ANever 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.

ADo not use sharp, abrasive tools, soap, household cleaning agents, detergents, kerosene, fuel oil, varnish etc. to prevent removal and deformation of the prints on the plastic part. Use lukewarm water and a soft cloth for cleaning and then

wipe it dry.

Protection of plastic surfaces

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

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7 Troubleshooting

Please review this list before calling the service. It will save your time and money. This list includes frequent complaints that are not arising from defective workmanship or material usage. Some of the features described here may not exist in your product.

The refrigerator does not operate.

•The plug is not inserted into the socket correctly. >>>Insert the plug into the socket securely.

•The fuse of the socket which your refrigerator is connected to or the main fuse have blown out. >>>Check the fuse.

Condensation on the side wall of the fridge compartment (MULTIZONE, COOL

CONTROL and FLEXI ZONE).

•Door has been opened frequently. >>>Do not open and close the door of refrigerator frequently.

•Ambient is very humid. >>>Do not install your refrigerator into highly humid places.

•Food containing liquid is stored in open containers. >>>Do not store food with liquid content in open containers.

•Door of the refrigerator is left ajar. >>>Close the door of the refrigerator.

•Thermostat is set to a very cold level. >>>Set the thermostat to a suitable level.

•Compressor is not running

•Protective thermic of the compressor will blow out during sudden power failures or plug-out plug-ins as the refrigerant pressure in the cooling system of the refrigerator has not been balanced yet. The refrigerator will start running

approximately after 6 minutes. Please call the service if the refrigerator does not startup at the end of this period.

•The fridge is in defrost cycle. >>>This is normal for a full-automatically defrosting refrigerator. Defrosting cycle occurs periodically.

•The refrigerator is not plugged into the socket. >>>Make sure that the plug is fit into the socket.

•Temperature settings are not made correctly. >>>Select the suitable temperature value.

•There is a power outage. >>>Refrigerator returns to normal operation when the power restores.

The operation noise increases when the refrigerator is running.

•The operating performance of the refrigerator may change due to the changes in the ambient temperature. It is normal and not a fault.

The refrigerator is running frequently or for a long time.

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•New product may be wider than the previous one. Larger refrigerators operate for a longer period of time.

•The room temperature may be high. >>>It is normal that the product operates for longer periods in hot ambient.

•The refrigerator might be plugged in recently or might be loaded with food.

>>>When the refrigerator is plugged in or loaded with food recently, it will take longer for it to attain the set temperature. This is normal.

•Large amounts of hot food might be put in the refrigerator recently. >>>Do not put hot food into the refrigerator.

•Doors might be opened frequently or left ajar for a long time. >>>The warm air that has entered into the refrigerator causes the refrigerator to run for longer periods. Do not open the doors frequently.

•Freezer or fridge compartment door might be left ajar. >>>Check if the doors are closed completely.

•The refrigerator is adjusted to a very low temperature. >>>Adjust the refrigerator temperature to a warmer degree and wait until the temperature is achieved.

•Door seal of the fridge or freezer may be soiled, worn out, broken or not properly seated. >>>Clean or replace the seal. Damaged/broken seal causes the refrigerator to run for a longer period of time in order to maintain the current temperature.

Freezer temperature is very low while the fridge temperature is sufficient.

•The freezer temperature is adjusted to a very low value. >>>Adjust the freezer temperature to a warmer degree and check.

Fridge temperature is very low while the freezer temperature is sufficient.

•The fridge temperature is adjusted to a very low value. >>>Adjust the fridge temperature to a warmer degree and check.

Food kept in the fridge compartment drawers is frozen.

•The fridge temperature is adjusted to a very high value. >>>Adjust the fridge temperature to a lower value and check.

Temperature in the fridge or freezer is very high.

•The fridge temperature is adjusted to a very high value. >>>Fridge compartment temperature setting has an effect on the temperature of the freezer. Change the temperatures of the fridge or freezer and wait until the relevant compartments attain a sufficient temperature.

•Doors are opened frequently or left ajar for a long time. >>>Do not open the doors frequently.

•Door is ajar. >>>Close the door completely.

•The refrigerator is plugged in or loaded with food recently. >>>This is normal. When the refrigerator is plugged in or loaded with food recently, it will take longer for it to attain the set temperature.

•Large amounts of hot food might be put in the refrigerator recently. >>>Do not put hot food into the refrigerator.

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•Vibrations or noise.

•The floor is not level or stable. >>> If the refrigerator rocks when moved slowly, balance it by adjusting its feet. Also make sure that the floor is strong enough to carry the refrigerator, and level.

•The items put onto the refrigerator may cause noise. >>>Remove the items on top of the refrigerator.

There are noises coming from the refrigerator like liquid flowing, spraying, etc.

•Liquid and gas flows occur in accordance with the operating principles of your refrigerator. It is normal and not a fault.

Whistle comes from the refrigerator.

•Fans are used in order to cool the refrigerator. It is normal and not a fault. Condensation on the inner walls of refrigerator.

•Hot and humid weather increases icing and condensation. It is normal and not a fault.

•Doors are opened frequently or left ajar for a long time. >>>Do not open the doors frequently. Close them if they are open.

•Door is ajar. >>>Close the door completely.

Humidity occurs on the outside of the refrigerator or between the doors.

•There might be humidity in the air; this is quite normal in humid weather. When the humidity is less, condensation will disappear.

Bad odour inside the refrigerator.

•No regular cleaning is performed. >>>Clean the inside of the refrigerator regularly with a sponge, lukewarm water or carbonate dissolved in water.

•Some containers or package materials may cause the smell. >>>Use a different container or different brand packaging material.

•Food is put into the refrigerator in uncovered containers. >>>Keep the food in closed containers. Microorganisms spreading out from uncovered containers can cause unpleasant odours.

•Remove the foods that have expired best before dates and spoiled from the refrigerator.

The door is not closing.

•Food packages are preventing the door from closing. >>>Replace the packages that are obstructing the door.

•The refrigerator is not completely even on the floor. >>>Adjust the feet to balance the refrigerator.

•The floor is not level or strong. >>>Make sure that the floor is level and capable to carry the refrigerator.

Crispers are stuck.

• The food is touching the ceiling of the drawer. >>>Rearrange food in the drawer.

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WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR THE BEKO REFRIGERATORS

The warranties provided by Beko in these statements only apply to Beko refrigerators sold to the original purchaser or homeowner in the US and Canada. The warranty is not transferable. To obtain warranty service, please contact our nearest distributor as listed by state and province. You will need your refrigerator model number, serial number, retailer name and address, where purchased and purchase date / installation date. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from

state to state. Also, please make sure you register your product for warranty at www.beko.us

1 year (*) full warranty from date of first installation

Beko will repair or replace at no cost to the consumer any defective parts of the refrigerator if used under normal household conditions

(warranty is void if the product is used commercially e.g., bed + breakfast, nursing home etc.). Service must also be performed by an authorized Beko service agency. (Cosmetic defects must be reported within 10 business days from installation). 1 year warranty on the accessories is for the parts only and doesnot include labor.

2 year*++ limited warranty from date of first installation (Parts only) Beko will repair or replace any parts at no cost to the consumer if material defects or workmanship have caused the damage or failure of these components. Again the refrigerator must have been used under normal household conditions and not commercially as stated above (Labor charges are the responsibility of the consumer).

2-5 year (*, **) limited warranty from date of first installation

(parts only 2-5 years) Beko will repair or replace any compressors, evaporators, condensers and dryers at no cost to the consumer if material defects or workmanship have caused the damage or failure of these components.

The refrigerator must have been used under normal household conditions and not commercially (Labor charges are the responsibility of the consumer)

Disclaimers of warranties and exclusions:

Warranty does not cover service costs by an authorized service agent to correct installation, electrical problems or educational instruction on the use of the refrigerator. The warranty also does not cover defects or damage caused by an act of God (such as storms, floods, fires, mudslides, etc.), damage cause by use of the refrigerator for purposes other than those for which it was designed, misuse, abuse, accident, alteration, improper installation, maintenance, travel fees, service calls outside normal service hours, pick up and delivery, any food loss due to product failure, unauthorized service work or work.

This product is fully tested and went through official quality assurance inspections before leaving the original manufacturing site. Warranty terms for this Beko household appliance is not valid if the product is altered, tampered, modifed, additional parts assembled, fixed and re-packed by an authorized distributor, servicer, a third party retailer, reseller or by any other unauthorized person(s).

TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. BEKO UNDERTAKES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE QUALITY OF THIS PRODUCT EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT. BEKO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY THAT THE PRODUCT WILL BE FIT FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE FOR WHICH YOU MAY BE BUYING THIS PRODUCT, EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT.

Beko does not assume any responsibility for incidential or consequential damages. Such damages include, but are not limited to, loss of profits, loss of savings or revenue, loss of use of the refrigerator or any associated equipment, cost of capital, cost of any substitute equipment, facilities or services, downtime, the claims of third parties, and injury to property. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you.

(*) Installation date shall refer to either purchase date or 5 business days after delivery of the product to the home, whichever is later.

(**) Parts replaced will assume the identity of the original parts + their original warranty.

No Other Warranties. This Warranty Statement is the complete and exclusive warranty from the manufacturer. No employee of Beko or any other party is authorized to make any warranty statements in addition to those made in this Warranty Statement.

Please keep this warranty card, user manual and your sales slip for future reference.

HOW TO GET SERVICE

Please contact your local authorized Beko dealer, or call our Toll Free Customer Hotline number at 1-888-352 BEKO (2356) for direction to an Authorized Beko Service Agent or contact via http://www.beko.us . You can also look up for authorized dealer list at “Where To Buy” section at the website for further reference.

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