Beko FN 127430 User Manual [de]

Refrigerator

Kühlschrank/Gefrierschrank

FN 127430

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:

CImportant information or useful tips.
AWarning against dangerous conditions for life and property.
BWarning against electric voltage.

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CONTENTS

1 Your Freezer 4

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

Package information ..........................8

HC warning .......................................8

Things to be done for energy saving ..8

3 Installation 9

Points to be paid attention to when the

relocation of the refrigerator ...............9

Before you start the refrigerator, .........9

Electrical connection ..........................9

Disposing of the packaging .............10

Disposing of your old refrigerator .....10

Placing and Installation ....................10

Adjusting the legs ............................11

Door Open Warning .........................11

Changing the door opening direction 11

4 Preparation 12

5 Using your cooler/freezer 13

Indicator Panel 13

Dual cooling system: .......................15

Freezing fresh food ..........................15

Recommendations for preservation of

frozen food ......................................16

Defrosting ........................................16

Placing the food ..............................17

Deep-freeze information ..................17

Ice Pack .........................................17

6 Maintenance and cleaning 18

Protection of plastic surfaces ..........18

7 Troubleshooting 19

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1 Your Freezer

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1. Control Panel

2. Flap

3. Drawers

4. Adjustable front feet

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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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.

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.

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• 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.

• 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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

• 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.

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3 Installation

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.

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.

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• 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.

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

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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.

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.

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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.

Door Open Warning

(This feature is optional)

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

Changing the door opening
direction

Door opening direction of your
refrigerator can be changed according
to the place you are using it. If this is
necessary, please call your nearest
Authorized Service.

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4 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 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.

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5 Using your cooler/freezer

Indicator Panel

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1. Quick Freeze Function:

Quick Freeze indicator turns on when
the Quick Freeze function is on. Press
QuickFreeze button again to cancel this
function. QuickFreeze indicator will turn
off and normal settings will be resumed.

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QuickFreeze function will be cancelled
automatically 34 hours later if you do not
cancel it manually. If you want to freeze
plenty amount of fresh food, press
QuickFreeze button before you place
the food into the freezer compartment.

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If you press the QuickFreeze button
repeatedly with short intervals, the
electronic circuit protection will be
activated and the compressor will not
start up immediately.

2. Quick Freeze Indicator

This icon flashes in an animated
style when the QuickFreeze 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 and -24 respectively.

4. Temperature Setting Indicator

Setting indicator on the right hand
side of the temperature value set by
Freezer Set Function turns on and the
other temperature setting indicators
remain off.

5. Temperature Indicators:

-24, -22, -20 and -18 indicators light

up continuously.

6. Eco-Fuzzy (Special Economic
Usage) Function:

Press Eco-Fuzzy button to activate the
Eco Fuzzy Function. Cooler/freezer will
start operating in the most economic
mode at least 6 hours later and the
economic usage indicator will turn on
when the function is active. Press Eco
Fuzzy button again to activate the Eco­Fuzzy function.

7. Eco-Fuzzy (Special Economic
Usage) Indicator:

This icon lights up when the Eco­Fuzzy Function is active.

8. High Temperature/Error Warning
Indicator:

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

9. Economic Usage Indicator:

Economic Usage Indicator turns on
when the Freezer Compartment is set
to -18°C.

10. Freezer Off Function:

Press Freezer Set button for 3
seconds to activate the Freezer Off
Function. Cooler/freezer stops cooling.
All indicators except the Freezer Off
on the display turn off. Buttons on the
display do not function. Press Freezer
Set button for 3 seconds to cancel this
function.

11-Energy Saving Function

When you press this button, Energy
saving icon will light up and Energy
Saving Function will be activated. If
energy saving function is active, all
icons on the display other than energy
saving icon will turn off. When the
Energy Saving Function is active, if any

button is pressed or the door is ope­ned, Energy Saving Function will be exi-

ted and the icons on display will return

to normal.If you press this buton aga-

in, Energy Saving icon will turn off and

Energy Saving Function will not be ac­tive.

12-Energy Saving Indicator

This icon lights up when the Energy
Saving Function is selected

13-Key Lock Mode

Press Quick Freeze and Freezer Set
buttons concurrently for 3 seconds.
Key Lock icon will light up and key lock
mode will be activated. Buttons will not

function if the Key Lock mode is acti-

ve. Press Quick Freeze and Freezer
Set buttons concurrently for 3 seconds
again. Key Lock icon will turn off and

the Key Lock mode will be exited.

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