Beko DEN 477 WD, DEN 477 MWD Instruction Manual

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DEN 477 WD DEN 477 MWD

Refrigerator Frigider

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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.

This product bears 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 minimize 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 heatlh due to the presence of

hazardous substances.

Recycling

1 Your refrigerator 3

Technical specifications of your refrigerator... 4

2 Warnings 5

General safety .............................................. 5

Starting Up ................................................... 6

If there are any children at home... ................ 6

Intended use ................................................ 6

Safety instructions ........................................ 6

Things to be done for energy saving ............. 6

3 Installation 7

Preparation ................................................... 7

Points to be considered when re-transporting

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

Before operating your refrigerator ................. 8

Electric connection ....................................... 8

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

Disposing of your old refrigerator .................. 9

Adjusting the legs ......................................... 9

Installing the lower ventilation cover .............. 9

Changing the illumination lamp .................... 9

4 Using your refrigerator 10

Indicator Panel ............................................ 10

Water dispenser ......................................... 12

Odour filter ................................................. 14

Snack compartments ................................. 14

Crisper humidity control sliders ................... 15

Using the rotary crisper (in some models) ... 15

Icematic and ice storage container ............. 16

5 Maintenance and cleaning 17

Protection of plastic surfaces ..................... 17

6 Recommended solutions for the

problems 18

CONTENTS

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.

1 Your refrigerator

Freezer compartment shelf

1. Icematic

2. Ice storage container

3. Adjustable glass shelves

4. Wine rack

5. Illumination lens

6. Odour filter (in the air duct)

7. Snack compartments

8. Crisper humidity control sliders

9. Crisper cover

10.

Crisper

11. Lower ventilation cover

12. Adjustable legs

13. Freezer compartment door shelf

14. Water dispenser

15. Egg holders

16. Fridge compartment door shelves

17. Freezer compartment

18. Fridge compartment

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230-50

R600a

Technical specifications of your refrigerator

* (Actual consumption varies depending on where and how the appliance is used) ** (Power failure safety; it is recommended not to consume the food in freezer

compartment after this period.)

C Technical specifications can be changed to increase the product quality without

being subject to prior notice.

C Values stated on the markings on the product or in the printed materials supplied

with the product are the values obtained in laboratory in accordance with relevant standards. Such values may vary depending on the usage of the product and the ambient conditions.

C The dimensions given on the table describe the minimum required space to place

the unit with doors closed.

Energy Class

Annual Energy Consumption (kWh/year)*

Fridge Compartment Volume (Net-lt)

Total Frozen Food Compartment Volume (Net-lt)

Star Class

Temperature Increasing Time (hours)**

Freezing Capacity (kg/24 hours)

Climate Class

Noise Level (dB(A))

Total Net Volume (lt)

(H) Height (cm)

(W) Width (cm)

(D) Depth (cm)

Weight (kg)

Total Power (W)

Electric Supply (V/Hz)

Coolant Type

2 Warnings

Please review the following information. If these are not followed, personal injury or material damage may occur. Otherwise, all warranty and reliability commitments will become invalid.

The usage life of the unit you purchased is 10 years. This is the period for keeping the spare parts required for the unit to operate as described.

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 authorized services.

• 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.)

• 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.

• Vapor and vaporized cleaning

materials should never be used in cleaning and defrosting processes of your refrigerator. In such cases, the vapor might 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 cooling circuit,

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 may cause skin irritations and eye injuries.

• Do not cover or block the ventilation

holes on your refrigerator with any material.

• Repairs of the electrical appliances

must only be made by qualified

persons. Repairs performed by

incompetent persons may 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.

• Flammable items or products that

contain flammable gases (e.g. spray) as well as the explosive materials should never be kept in the appliance.

• Do not use mechanical devices

or other means to accelerate the

defrosting process, others than those recommended by the manufacturer.

• This appliance is not intended for use

by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

• Children should be supervised to

ensure that they do not play with the appliance

Starting Up

• Do not operate a damaged

refrigerator. Consult your service if you have any doubts.

• Electrical safety of your refrigerator

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

If there are any children at home...

• Do not allow children play with

your refrigerator. They might harm themselves and the refrigerator. (E.g. do not allow them hang from the door.)

Intended use

• This product is designed for

domestic use.

• It should not be used outdoors. It

is not appropriate to use it outdoor even if the place is covered with a roof.

Safety instructions

• Exposing the product to rain, snow,

sun and wind is dangerous with respect to electrical safety.

• Contact the authorized service when

there is a power cable damage and etc. so that it will not create a danger for you.

• Caution: Never plug the refrigerator

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

Things to be done for energy saving

C Do not leave the doors of your

refrigerator open for a long time.

C Do not put hot food or drinks in your

refrigerator.

C Do not overload your refrigerator so

that the air circulation inside of it is not prevented.

C Do not install your refrigerator

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

C Pay attention to keep your food in

closed containers.

A Your product is equipped with a

natural cooling system (R600a)

which does not contain CFC and HFC gases. This gas is flammable. Therefore, pay attention to not damaging the cooling system and piping during usage and transportation. In the event of damage, do not dispose the product in fire; 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.

3 Installation

B Please remember that the

manufacturer shall not be held liable if the information given in the instruction manual is not observed.

Preparation

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Original packaging and foam

materials should be kept for future transportations or moving.

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 remember…

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. Insert the 2 plastic wedges onto the rear ventilation as illustrated in the following figure. Plastic wedges will provide the required distance between your refrigerator and the wall in order to allow the air circulation.

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

4. Plug the refrigerator into the wall

Important:

• The connection must be in

compliance with national regulations.

• The power cable plug must be easily

accessible after installation.

• Voltage and permitted fuse protection

are indicated in the “Specifications” section.

• The specified voltage must be equal

to your mains voltage.

• Extension cables and multiway plugs

must not be used for connection.

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!

Disposing of the packaging

The packing materials may be

dangerous for children. Keep the

packing materials out of the reach of children or dispose them of by classifying them in accordance with the waste instructions. Do not dispose them of 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 machine without giving any harm to the environment.

outlet. When the fridge door is open the fridge compartment interior light will come on.

5. 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.

6. 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.

Installing the lower ventilation cover

You can install the lower ventilation cover as illustrated in the figure.

Adjusting the legs

If your refrigerator is unbalanced; You can balance your refrigerator by

turning the front legs of it 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 lamp used for illumination of your refrigerator, please call your Authorized Service.

• 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.

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4 Using your refrigerator

Indicator Panel

1- Quick Freeze Function

Quick Freeze indicator will remain lit when the Quick Freeze function is enabled. To cancel this function press Quick Freeze button again. Quick Freeze indicator will turn off and return to its normal settings. If you do not cancel it, Quick Freeze will cancel itself automatically after 4 hours or when the freezer compartment reaches to the required temperature.

If you want to freeze large amounts of fresh food, press the Quick Freeze button before putting the food into the freezer compartment. Compressor will not start running immediately if you press the Quick Freeze button for more then once with short intervals since the electronic circuit protection system will be activated.

This function is not recalled when power restores after a power failure.

2- Quick Freeze Indicator

This icon flashes in an animated style when the Quick Freeze function is active.

3- Freezer Set Function

This function allows you to make the freezer compartment temperature setting. Press this button to set the temperature of the freezer compartment to -18, -20, -22, -24 respectively.

4- Freezer Compartment Temperature Setting Indicator

Indicates the temperature set for the Freezer Compartment.

5- Fridge Set Function

This function allows you to make the fridge compartment temperature setting. Press this button to set the temperature of the fridge compartment to 8, 6, 4, 2 respectively.

6- Fridge Compartment Temperature Setting Indicator

Indicates the temperature set for the Fridge Compartment.

7- Quick Fridge Function

When you press Quick Fridge button, the temperature of the compartment will be colder than the adjusted values. This function can be used for food placed in the fridge compartment and required to be cooled down rapidly. If you want to cool large amounts of fresh food, it is recommended to active this feature before putting the food into the fridge. Quick Fridge indicator will remain lit when the Quick Fridge function is enabled. To cancel this function press Quick Fridge button again. Quick Fridge indicator will turn off and return to its normal settings. If you do not cancel it, Quick Fridge will cancel itself automatically after 2 hours or when the fridge compartment reaches to the required temperature.

This function is not recalled when power restores after a power failure.

8- Quick Fridge Indicator

This icon flashes in an animated style when the Quick Fridge function is active.

9- Lock Function

Press Freezer Set and Fridge Set buttons simultaneously for 3 sec. to activate the Lock function. Not other function can be selected from the display panel when the lock function is active. Press Freezer Set and Fridge Set buttons simultaneously for 3 sec. again to deactivate the Lock function.

10- Eco-Fuzzy (Special Economic Usage) Function

Press the Quick Freeze button for 3 seconds to activate the Eco Fuzzy Function. If this function is activated, refrigerator will start to operate at the most economic mode minimum 6 hours later and economic usage indicator will turn on. Press the Quick Freeze button for 3 seconds again to deactivate the Eco Fuzzy Function.

11- High Temperature/ Error Warning Indicator

This light comes on during high temperature failures and error warnings.

12. Economic Usage Indicator

Economic Usage Indicator turns on when the Freezer Compartment is set to -18°C. Economic Usage Indicator turns off when the Quick Fridge or Quick Freeze function is selected.

13- Humidity Indicator

Indicator light lights up continuously. This light indicates that the food kept in the refrigerator is preserved for a long time under ideal humidity.

Water dispenser

Water dispenser is a very useful feature to obtain chilled water without opening the door of your fridge. Since you do not have to open the door of your fridge frequently, you also save on electricitiy.

Using the water dispenser

Push in the lever of the water

dispenser with your glass. By releasing

the lever, you cut off the dispensing. When operating the water dispenser,

maximum flow is achieved by fully depressing the lever. Please note, how much water flows from the dispenser depends on how far you

depress the lever. As the level of water in your cup / glass rises, gently reduce the amount of pressure on the lever to avoid overflow. If you depress the lever a small amount, then water will trickle; this is perfectly normal and is not a fault.

Filling in the water tank of water dispenser

Open the cap of the water tank as illustrated in the figure. Fill in with pure and clean drinking water. Close the cap.

Caution!

• Do not fill water tank with any liquid

other than drinking water; beverages such as fruit juice, carbonated fizzy soda drinks, alcoholic drinks are not suitable for use with water dispenser. If such liquids are used, the water dispenser will malfunction and may be damaged beyond repair. The guarantee does not cover such uses. Some chemical ingredients and additives in such drinks / beverages may also attack and damage water tank material.

• Only use clean pure drinking water.

• Capacity of water dispenser tank is 2.2

litres [3.8 pints], do not overfill.

• Push the water dispenser lever with a

rigid cup. If you are using a plastic disposable cup, then push the lever with your fingers from behind the cup.

Cleaning the water tank

Remove the water tank, open the

latches on both sides and detach the top cover mechanism from the water tank. Clean the water tank with warm clean water, reinstall the top cover mechanism and fasten the latches.

When installing the water tank, make sure that hooks behind it fits securely into the hangers on the door. Make sure that parts removed during cleaning (if any) are installed correctly into their original locations. Otherwise, water may leak.

Important:

Water tank and components of water dispenser are not dishwasher-proof.

Water tray

Water that drips while using the water dispenser accumulates in the drip

tray. Remove the drip tray by pulling

it towards yourself and empty it from time to time.

Remove the plastic drainer part as

shown in the diagram by pressing down on the edge.

Remove the water valve from the water

tank as shown in the diagram. When re-fitting, make sure the O-shaped seal is in place.

Odour filter

Odour filter in the air duct of the fridge compartment prevents the build-up of unpleasant odours in the refrigerator.

Snack compartments

You can increase the inner volume of your refrigerator by removing the desired snack compartment. Pull the compartment towards yourself until it

is stopped by the stopper. Raise the

front part for approximately 1 cm and pull the compartment towards yourself again to remove it completely.

You can place the food that you want to freeze in order to prepare them for freezing in these compartments. You can also use these compartments if you want to store your food at a temperature a few degrees below the fridge compartment.

Using the rotary crisper (in

some models) The crisper of your refrigerator which opens with a rotating movement is designed specially to provide ease of usage and allow you to store more vegetables and fruits (large volume) you buy during large shopping.

When you grab and pull the handle on the lower left hand side of the crisper, it will rotate from left to right and open easily. The separator in the crisper will allow you to separate the vegetables and fruits according to their types and prevent them from crushing.

Crisper humidity control sliders

Using the crisper humidity control sliders

Crisper of your refrigerator is designed specially to keep your vegetables freshly without loosing their humidity. Cold air circulates basically around the crisper and the amount of the cold air passing through the crisper is controlled by the sliders on the front side of the crisper cover.

You can adjust the humidity control sliders to a suitable position according to the humidity and cooling condition of your food in the crisper.

If you want your food in the crisper to cool more, open the holes of the humidity control sliders and if you want them to cool less and keep their humidity for a longer time, close the holes.

Icematic and ice storage container

Using the Icematic

* Fill the Icematic with water and place it into its seat. Your ice will be ready approximately in two hours. Do not remove the Icematic from its seating to take ice.

* Turn the knobs on it clockwise by 90 degrees.

Ice cubes in the cells will fall down into the ice storage container below.

* You may take out the ice storage container and serve the ice cubes.

* If you wish, you may keep the ice cubes in the ice storage container.

Ice storage container

Ice storage container is only intended for accumulating the ice cubes. Do not put water in it. Otherwise, it will break.

5 Maintenance and cleaning

A Never use gasoline, benzene or

similar substances for cleaning purposes.

B We recommend that you unplug the

appliance before cleaning.

• Never use any sharp abrasive

instrument, soap, household cleaner, detergent and wax polish for cleaning.

• Use lukewarm water to clean the

cabinet of your refrigerator and wipe it dry.

• Use 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.

• Make sure that no water enters the

lamp housing and other electrical items.

• If 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.

• Check door seals regularly to ensure

they are clean and free from food particles.

• To remove door racks, remove all the

contents and then simply push the door rack upwards from the base.

Protection of plastic surfaces

• Do 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.

6 Recommended solutions for the problems

Please review this list before calling the service. It might save you 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.

Complaint

Possible Reason Solution

The refrigerator does not operate

Is the refrigerator properly plugged in? Insert the plug to the wall socket.

Is the fuse of the socket which your refrigerator is connected to or the main fuse blown out?

Check the fuse.

Condensation on the side wall of the fridge compartment.

Very cold ambient conditions. Frequent opening and closing of the door. Highly humid ambient conditions. Storage of food containing liquid in open containers. Leaving the door ajar.

Switching the thermostat to a colder degree. Decreasing the time the door left open or using it less frequently. Covering the food stored in open containers with a suitable material. Wipe the condensation using a dry cloth and check if it persists.

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.

Your refrigerator will start running approximately after 6 minutes. Please call the service if your 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.

Your refrigerator is not plugged into the socket.

Make sure that he plug is inserted tightly to the wall socket.

Are the temperature adjustments correctly made?

There is a power failure. Call your electricity supplier.

The fridge is running frequently or for a long time.

Your new refrigerator may be wider than the previous one.

This is quite normal. Large refrigerators operate for a longer period of time.

The ambient room temperature may be high.

This is quite normal.

The refrigerator might have been plugged in recently or might have been loaded with food.

Cooling down of the refrigerator completely may last for a couple of hours longer.

Large amounts of hot food might have been put in the refrigerator recently.

Hot food causes longer running of the refrigerator until they reach the safe storage temperature.

Doors might have been 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. Open the doors less frequently.

Freezer or fridge compartment door might have been left ajar.

Check if the doors are tightly closed.

Complaint Possible Reason Solution

The fridge is running frequently or for a long time.

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.

The temperatures are too low

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

The freezer temperature is adjusted to a very low temperature.

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 temperature.

Adjust the fridge temperature to a warmer degree and check.

Food kept in the fridge compartment drawers are freezing.

The fridge temperature is adjusted to a very low temperature.

Adjust the fridge temperature to a warmer degree and check.

The temperatures are too high.

Temperature in the fridge or freezer is very high.

The fridge temperature is adjusted to a very high degree. Fridge adjustment has an effect on the temperature of the freezer.

Change the temperature of the fridge or freezer until the fridge or freezer temperature reaches to a sufficient level.

Doors might have been opened frequently or left ajar for a long time.

Warm air rushes into the fridge or freezer when the doors are opened. Open the doors less frequently.

The door might be left ajar. Close the door completely.

Large amounts of hot food might have been put in the refrigerator recently.

Wait until the fridge or freezer reaches the desired temperature.

The refrigerator might have been plugged in recently.

Cooling down of the refrigerator completely takes time because of the size.

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