Beko GNE114781X User manual [EN]

Refrigerator

GNE114781X

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will be identified in the manual.

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Throughout this user manual the following symbols are used:

Important information or useful hints about

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usage.

Warning for hazardous situations with
regard to life and property.

Warning for electric shock.

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manufactured from recyclable materials in
accordance with our National Environment
Regulations.

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Content

1 Important instructions for safety and
environment 3

1.1 General safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

1.1.1 HCA warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

1.1.2 For products with a water dispenser. . . . . .4

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

1.3 Children's safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

1.4 Compliance with WEEE Directive and Disposing
of the Waste Product: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

1.5 Compliance with RoHS Directive:. . . . . . . . . .5

1.6 Package information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

2 Your Refrigerator 6

3 Installation 7

3.1 Appropriate installation location . . . . . . . . .7

3.2 Installing the plastic wedges. . . . . . . . . . . .7

3.3 Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

3.4 Adjusting the feet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

3.5 Illumination lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

3.6 Door open warning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

3.7 Water connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

3.8 Connecting the water hose to the refrigerator 9

3.9 Connecting of the water hose to the cold water
mains line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

3.10 Water filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

3.10.1 Mounting the external filter onto the wall 10

3.10.2 Attaching the internal filter into the
refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

3.11 Connecting the water hose to demijohn . .12

3.12 Things to do to have the filter usage time
calculated automatically. . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

3.13 Before starting to use the water/ice
dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

3.14 Transportation of the product . . . . . . . . . .15

4 Preparation 16

4.1 Things to be done for energy saving . . . . .16

4.2 Recommendations for the fresh food
compartment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

4.3 Initial use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

5 Operating the product 18

5.1 Indicator panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

5.2 Dual cooling system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

5.3 Freezing fresh food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

5.4 Recommendations for preserving the frozen
food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

5.5 Placing the food. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

5.6 Deep-freeze information. . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

5.7.1 Using the Icematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

5.7.2Making ice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

5.8 Removing door shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

5.9 Glass shelves. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

5.10 Chiller compartment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

5.11 Crisper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

5.12 Butter & Cheese section . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

5.13. Egg holder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

5.14 Movable middle section . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

5.15 Multi Zone Storage compartment . . . . . .25

5.16 Rotating storage container . . . . . . . . . . . .25

5.17 Blue light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

5.18 Ion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

5.19 Odour filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

5.20 Using water dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

5.21 Drip tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

5.22 Minibar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

5.23 Movable Body Shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

6 Maintenance and cleaning 29

6.1 Avoiding bad odours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

6.2 Protecting the plastic surfaces . . . . . . . . .29

7 Troubleshooting 30

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1 Important instructions for safety and environment

This section contains safety instructions that will
help protect from risk of personal injury or property
damage. Failure to follow these instructions shall
void any warranty.

1.1 General safety

• This product can be used by children at and
above 8 years old and by persons whose
physical, sensory or mental capabilities were
not fully developed or who lack experience and
knowledge provided that they are supervised
or trained on the safe usage of the product and
the risks it brings out. Children must not play
with the product. Cleaning and maintenance
works should not be performed by children
unless they are supervised by someone.

• Unplug the product if a failure occurs while it
is in use.

• If the product has a failure, it should not be
operated unless it is repaired by the Authorised
Service Agent. There is the risk of electric
shock!

• Connect the product to a grounded outlet
protected by a fuse complying with the
values in the rating plate. Have the grounding
installation made by a qualified electrician. Our
company shall not be liable for any damages
that will arise when the product is used
without grounding in accordance with the local
regulations.

• Unplug the product when not in use.

• Never wash the product by spreading or

pouring water onto it! There is the risk of
electric shock!

• Never touch the plug with wet hands! Never
unplug by pulling on the cable, always pull out
by grabbing the plug.

• It is recommended to clean the tip of the plug
regularly with a dry cloth.

• Do not plug the refrigerator if the wall outlet is
loose.

• Never connect your refrigerator to electricity­saving systems. Such systems are harmful for
the product.

• Unplug the product during installation,
maintenance, cleaning and repairing
procedures.

• Always have the installation and repairing

procedures carried out by the Authorised
Service Agent. Manufacturer shall not be
held liable for damages that may arise from
procedures carried out by unauthorised
persons.

• 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 touch frozen food by hand! They may
stick to your hand!

• Do not put bottled and canned liquid beverages
in the freezer compartment. They may burst!

• Never use steam and steam assisted cleaning
materials to clean or defrost the refrigerator.
Steam will cause short circuit or electric
shock since it would get into contact with the
electrical parts in the refrigerator!

• Do not use mechanical devices or other
methods to accelerate the defrosting process,
other than those recommended by the
manufacturer.

• Never use the parts on your refrigerator such
as the door and drawer as a means of support
or step. This will cause the product to tip over
or parts of it get damaged.

• 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
the refrigerator with any material.

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

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Important instructions for safety and environment

• Do not use gaseous sprays near the product
since there is the risk of fire or explosion!

• 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 place containers filled with liquid on top
of the product. Spilling water on an electrical
component may cause electric shocks or risk
of fire.

• Do not store products (vaccines, heat-sensitive
medicines, scientific materials and etc.) that
require a precise temperature control in the
refrigerator.

• If you will not operate the product for a long
period of time, unplug and unload the food in it.

• If the product is equipped with blue light, do
not look at the blue light with optical tools.

• Exposing the product to rain, snow, sun and
wind is dangerous with respect to electrical
safety.

• In products with mechanical control
(thermostat), wait for minimum 5 minutes to
plug in the product again after unplugging it.

• Do not overload the product. It may fall when
the door is opened, and cause injury or
damage. Similar problems may occur in case
of putting things on top of the product.

• If the product's door is equipped with a handle,
do not pull by the handle when changing the
place of the product. Handle may get loose.

• Pay attention not to have your hand or any part
of your body get caught by the moving parts
inside the product.

1.1.1 HCA warning

• If the product is equipped with a cooling
system containing R600a gas, pay attention
not to damage the cooling system and piping
during usage and transportation. This gas is
flammable. If the cooling system is damaged,
keep the product away from potential sources
that can cause the system catch a fire and
ventilate the room in which the unit is placed
immediately.

If the product is equipped with a cooling
system containing R134a gas, ignore this

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warning.

You can learn the gas used in production of
your product on the rating plate located on
the left inner part of it.

WARNING: Never dispose the product

in fire.

1.1.2 For products with a
water dispenser

• Pressure of water mains should be minimum 1

bar and maximum 8 bars.

• Use only potable water.

1.2 Intended use

• This product has been designed for domestic

use. It is not suitable for commercial use and it
must not be used out of its intended use.

• Product must be used only for storing food.

• The manufacturer waives any responsibility

arisen from incorrect usage or transportation.

• The service life of your product is 10 years.

During this period, original spare parts will be
available to operate the appliance properly.

1.3 Children's safety

• Packaging materials are dangerous for the

children. Keep packaging materials in a safe
place away from reach of the children.

• Electrical products are dangerous for the

children. Keep children away from the product
when it is in use.

• If the product's door is equipped with a lock,

keep the keys away from reach of children.

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Important instructions for safety and environment

1.4 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.
Do not dispose of the waste product with normal
domestic and other wastes at the end of its service
life. Take it to the collection center for the recycling
of electrical and electronic equipment. Please
consult your local authorities to learn about these
collection centers.

1.5 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.

1.6 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.

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2 Your Refrigerator

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1- Fridge compartment
2- Movable middle section router
3- Butter & Cheese sections
4- Blower
5- Glass shelves
6- Snack tray
7- Egg holder
8- Movable Body Shelf
9- Odour filter
10- Minibar accessory
11- Chiller compartments
12- Crispers
13- Fridge compartment door shelves
14- Storage container under the door shelf
15- Blower

Figures in this user manual are schematic and may not match the product exactly. If the subject parts
are not included in the product you have purchased, then those parts are valid for other models.

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16- Multi Zone compartment glass shelves
17- Freezer compartment door shelves
18- Multi Zone / Flexi Zone / Cool Control

compartment food storage sections

19- Multi Zone compartment
20- Freezer compartment
21- Frozen food storage sections
22- Ice container
23- Movable middle section
24- Small door shelf above the Water&Ice

Dispenser

25- Ice storage container
26- Ice-making compartment

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3 Installation

Refer to the nearest Authorised Service Agent for
installation of the product. To make the product
ready for use, make sure that the electricity
installation is appropriate before calling the
Authorised Service Agent. If not, call a qualified
electrician to have any necessary arrangements
carried out.

Preparation of the location and electrical
installation at the place of installation is

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under customer's responsibility.

Product must not be plugged in during
installation. Otherwise, there is the risk of
death or serious injury!

WARNING: Installation and electrical

connections of the product must be carried
out by the Authorised Service Agent.
Manufacturer shall not be held liable for
damages that may arise from procedures
carried out by unauthorised persons.

WARNING: Prior to installation, visually

check if the product has any defects on
it. If so, do not have it installed. Damaged
products cause risks for your safety.

Make sure that the power cable is not
pinched or crushed while pushing the
product into its place after installation or
cleaning procedures.

3.1 Appropriate installation location

WARNING: If the door of the room where

the product will be placed is too small for
the product to pass, then the product's

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•Chooseaplaceatwhereyouwouldusethe

product comfortably.

•Installtheproductatleast30cmawayfrom

heat sources such as hobs, ovens, heater
cores and stoves and at least 5 cm away from
electrical ovens. Product must not be subjected
to direct sun light and kept in humid places after
installation.

•Appropriateairventilationmustbeprovided

around your product in order to achieve an
efficient operation. If the product is to be placed
in a recess in the wall, pay attention to leave at
least 5 cm distance with the ceiling and side
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doors must be removed and the product
must be turned aside to pass it through.

•Donotplacetheproductonthematerialssuch

as rugs or carpets.

•Placetheproductonanevenfloorsurfaceto

prevent jolts.

•Donotinstalltheproductinplaceswherethe

temperature falls below 10ºC.

If two coolers are to be installed side
by side, there should be at least 4 cm

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distance between them.

3.2 Installing the plastic wedges

Plastic wedges are used to create the distance
for the air circulation between the product and
the rear wall. Insert the 2 plastic wedges onto the
rear ventilation cover as illustrated in the figure.
To install the wedges, remove the screws on the
product and use the screws given in the same
pouch with the wedges.

3.3 Electrical connection

Connect the product to a grounded outlet
protected by a fuse complying with the values in
the rating plate. Our company shall not be liable
for any damages that will arise when the product
is used without grounding in accordance with the
local regulations.

•Electricalconnectionmustcomplywithnational

regulations.

•Powercableplugmustbewithineasyreach

after installation.

•Thevoltageandallowedfuseorbreaker

protection are specified in the Rating Plate
which is affixed to interior of the product. If
the current value of the fuse or breaker in the
house does not comply with the value in the
rating plate, have a qualified electrician install a
suitable fuse.

•Thespecifiedvoltagemustbeequaltoyour

mains voltage.

•Donotmakeconnectionsviaextensioncables

or multi-plugs.

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WARNING: Damaged power cable must

be replaced by the Authorised Service

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3.4 Adjusting the feet

If the product stands unbalanced after installation
adjust the feet. Taking help from someone to
slightly lift the refrigerator will facilitate this
process.

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WARNING: If the product has a failure, it

should not be operated unless it is repaired
by the Authorised Service Agent! There is
the risk of electric shock!

WARNING: First unplug the product.

Product must not be plugged in when
adjusting the feet. There is the risk of
electric shock!

3.6 Door open warning

(This feature may vary depending on the door
of the product and may not exist in some
models.)

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

Turn the front feet to balance the product. The
corner where the foot exists is lowered when you
turn in the direction of arrow and raised when you
turn it in the opposite direction.

3.5 Illumination lamp

Do not attempt to repair yourself but call the
Authorised Service Agent if the LED illumination
lamps do not go on or are out of order.

3.7 Water connection

Depending on the model of the refrigerator, you
can connect it either to a demijohn or water mains.
First you must connect the water hose to the
refrigerator.

In cases where a demijohn is used, a

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separate pump must also be used.

WARNING: Refrigerator and the pump, if

any, must be unplugged during connection.

Following parts may not be supplied with
your product since they are not required
when using a demijohn.

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Check that following parts have been delivered
together with the product:

1. Union for connecting the water hose to the rear

of the refrigerator

2. 3 pieces of pipe clips (used to secure the water

hose)

3. 5-meter long water hose (1/4 inch in diameter)

4. Cold mains water valve with mesh filter (tap

adapter)

5. External water filter. (If there is a demijohn

connection; it is not necessary to use a water
filter.)

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3.8 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.

Normally, you are not required to tighten
the union with a tool. However, you can use

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a spanner or pliers to tighten the union if
there is a leakage.

3.9 Connecting of the water hose
to the cold water mains line

(in some models)

If you will use the refrigerator by connecting it
to the cold water mains line, you must install a
standard 1/2" valve connector to the cold water
installation of your home. If this valve is not present
or you are not sure, consult a qualified plumber.

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1. Separate the union from the tap adaptor.

2. Install the tap adaptor to standard 1/2” valve

connector.

3. After inserting the water hose to the union,

install it to the tap adaptor and insert to the
union to the tap adapter.

4. Tighten the union by hand.

WARNING: Secure the water hose

to suitable points by means of the

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clips supplied to avoid any damage or
displacement or accidental disconnection.

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WARNING: After turning on the water

valve, make sure that there is no leakage

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at both connection points of the water
hose. If there is a leakage, turn off the
valve immediately and tighten all joints
again using a spanner or a pliers.

WARNING: Make sure that standard 1/2"

valve connector is available and completely
turned off on your cold water mains line.

3.10 Water filter

(in some models)

Your refrigerator may be equipped with an external
or internal filter depending on its model. To fit the
water filter, follow the instructions below referring
to the figures supplied:

3.10.1 Mounting the external
filter onto the wall

1. First, determine the location to mount the

external filter.

2. Then, determine the distance between the

filter and the tap and filter and the water inlet
respectively. Prepare hoses at required lengths.

3. Mount the filter connection kit onto the wall by

using a screwdriver and attach the filter.

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