Beko GNE 134631 X, GNE 134621 X Operating Instructions

Refrigerator

Chłodziarka Chladnička Chladnička

GNE134621X GNE134631X

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This manual

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• Besides, read also the other documents provided with your product.

Please note that this manual may be valid for other models as well.

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CONTENTS

1 Your Refrigerator 3

2 Important Safety Warnings 4

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

For products with a water dispenser; .6

Child safety ........................................6

HCA Warning ....................................6

Things to be done for energy saving ..7

Reccomendations for freshfood

compartment .....................................7

3 Installation 8

Points to be considered when re-

transporting your refrigerator .............8

Before operating your refrigerator ......8

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

Disposing of the packaging ...............9

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

Placing and Installation ......................9

Floor balance adjustment ................10

Adjusting the gap between the upper

door ................................................10

Installing Water Filter .......................12

Connection of the Water Pipe to the

Refrigerator .....................................12

Connection of Water Hose to the

Jug .................................................13

Connection of the Water Pipe to the

Cold Water Mains Line ....................14

Prior to first use of Water Dispenser . 16

4 Preparation 17

5 Using your refrigerator 18

Indicator Panel .................................18

Door Open Alarm: ..........................21

Things to do to have the filter usage

time calculated automatically ...........22

Sliding Body Shelves .......................23

Egg tray ........................................... 23

Crisper ............................................23

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

Movable Middle Section .................24

Multi Zone Storage Compartment .. 24

Blue light .........................................24

Sliding Body Shelves With Rear

Hangers ..........................................25

Butter & Cheese Section .................25

Using the water spring .....................25

Spillage Tray ....................................25

Minibar ............................................26

Dual cooling system: .......................27

Freezing fresh food .......................... 27

Recommendations for preservation of

frozen food ......................................28

Placing the food ..............................28

Deep-freeze information ..................28

6 Maintenance and cleaning 29

Protection of plastic surfaces ..........29

7 Recommended solutions for the problems 30

1 Your Refrigerator

18 19

1- Fridge compartment door shelves 2- Fridge compartment glass shelves 3- Diffuser cover 4- Illumination lens 5- Movable middle section 6- Chiller compartment 7- Crisper 8- Icematic 9- Frozen food storage compartments

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.

10- Minibar

11- Bottle holder 12- Bottle shelf

13- Food storage compartment shelves 14- Food storage compartments 15- Water Filter 16- Dairy compartment 17- Fridge compartment 18- Freezer compartment 19- Multi Zone

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 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.

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.

• This product 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

• Do not touch frozen food by hand;

• Unplug your refrigerator before

• Vapor and vaporized cleaning

• Never use the parts on your

• Do not use electrical devices inside

• Do not damage the parts, where

• Do not cover or block the ventilation

• Electrical devices must be repaired

• In case of any failure or during

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

they may stick to your hand.

cleaning or defrosting.

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.

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

the refrigerator.

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.

holes on your refrigerator with any material.

by only authorised persons. Repairs

performed by incompetent persons create a risk for the user.

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

• Do not pull by the cable when pulling

off the plug.

• Place the beverage with higher proofs

tightly closed and vertically.

• Never store spray cans containing

flammable and explosive substances in the refrigerator.

• Do not use mechanical devices

or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

• This product is not intended to be

used by persons with physical, sensory or mental disorders or unlearned or inexperienced people (including children) unless they are attended by a person who will be responsible for their safety or who will instruct them accordingly for use of the product

• Do not operate a damaged

refrigerator. Consult with the service agent if you have any concerns.

• Electrical safety of your refrigerator

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

• Exposing the product to rain, snow,

sun and wind is dangerous with respect to electrical safety.

• Contact authorized service when

there is a power cable damage to avoid danger.

• Never plug the refrigerator into

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

• This refrigerator is intended for only

storing food items. It must not be used for any other purpose.

• Label of technical specifications is

located on the left wall inside the refrigerator.

• Never connect your refrigerator to

electricity-saving systems; they may damage the refrigerator.

• If there is a blue light on the

refrigerator, do not look at the blue light with optical tools.

• For manually controlled refrigerators,

wait for at least 5 minutes to start the refrigerator after power failure.

• This operation manual should be

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

• Avoid causing damage on power

cable when transporting the

refrigerator. Bending cable may cause

fire. Never place heavy objects on power cable. Do not touch the plug with wet hands when plugging the product.

• Do not plug the refrigerator if the wall

outlet is loose.

• Water should not be sprayed directly

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, otherwise this may cause electric shock or fire.

• Do not overload your refrigerator

with excessive amounts of 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 regularly

cleaned; otherwise, it 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.

• Children must be supervised to

prevent them from tampering with the product.

HCA Warning

If your product's cooling system contains R600a:

This gas is flammable. Therefore, pay attention to not damaging the cooling system and piping during usage and transportation. In the event of damage, keep your product away from potential fire sources that can cause the product catch a fire and ventilate the room in which the unit is placed.

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

Type of gas used in the product is stated in the type plate which is on the left wall inside the refrigerator.

Never throw the product in fire for disposal.

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.

Things to be done for energy

temperature

sensor

food

MILK

juice etc.

temperature

sensor

MILK

juice etc.

temperature

sensor

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.

• 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.

Reccomendations for freshfood compartment

* OPTIONAL

• Please do not let any foodstuff to

come to contact with the temperature sensor in freshfood compartment. In order to maintain freshfood compartment at ideal storage temperature, the sensor must not be blocked by fodstuffs.

• Do not place hot foodstuff in your

appliance.

3 Installation

C Please remember that the

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

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.

C Always 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 cover as illustrated in the following figure. To do this, remove the screws on the product and use the screws given in the same pouch.

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 outlet. When the door is open the respective 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 refrigerator to a grounded

socket which is being protected by a fuse with the appropriate capacity.

Important:

B The connection must be in

compliance with national regulations.

B The power cable plug must be easily

accessible after installation.

B Voltage and allowable fuse protection

are specified in the “Technical Specifications” section.

BThe specified voltage must be equal

to your mains voltage.

B Extension cables and multiway plugs

must not be used for connection.

B A damaged power cable must be

replaced by a qualified electrician.

B The appliance must not be operated

before it is repaired! There is danger of electric shock!

Disposing of the packaging

A 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.

A You may consult your authorized

dealer or waste collection center of your municipality about the disposal of your refrigerator.

A 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

B Caution: Never plug the refrigerator

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

A If the entrance door of the room

where the refrigerator will be installed is not wide enough for the refrigerator to pass through, than call the authorised 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.

If the floor is covered with a carpet, your product must be elevated 2.5 cm from the floor.

4. Place your refrigerator on an even

floor surface to prevent jolts.

5. Do not keep your refrigerator in

ambient temperatures under 10°C.

Floor balance adjustment

AIf your refrigerator is unbalanced; B First unplug the product. The

product must be unplugged when making the balance adjustment. There is the risk of electric shock.

1 2 3

1- Ventilation cover is removed by

unscrewing its screws as illustrated in the figure before the procedure. 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.

Adjusting the gap between the upper door

C You can adjust the gap between

the fridge compartment doors as illustrated in the figures.

Door shelves should be empty when adjusting the door height.

2. After the balance issue is remedied, install back the ventilation cover and fasten the screws.

3. Remove the screws fastening the

lower ventilation cover using a Philips screwdriver.

C Using a screwdriver, remove the

screw of upper hinge cover of the door you want to adjust.

C Adjust the door appropriately as

you desire by loosing the screws.

C Fix the door you have adjusted by

tightening the screws without changing the position of the door.

C Replace the hinge cover and fix

with the screw.

Installing Water Filter

(in some models) Two different water sources may be connected to the refrigerator for water supply: the mains cold water supply and water in a jug. Installation Requirements

A pump should be used for jug water usage.

Check that the parts stated below are supplied with your appliance.

1. Union for connection of the water pipe to the rear of the appliance. (If it does not fit, provide it from the nearest authorized service.)

2. 2 pieces of pipe clips (In case required to secure the water pipe)

Note: Since the following parts are not required in use with a jug, they may not be found in the product you purchased.

3. 5-meter long water pipe (1/4 inch in

diameter)

4. Cold mains water valve with mesh filter (Tap Adapter)

5. Water Filter or externally connectable filter to be fitted to the bracket inside the fridge compartment.

Place where the external filter is going

to be fitted should be determined first. (Applies to the filter being used outside the refrigerator.) Then, determine the distance between the filter and the refrigerator and required hose lengths from the filter to the refrigerator water inlet.

Water filter must be hold upright as

shown in the figure. It is important to properly attach the filter to water inlet and water outlet points.

After attaching the filter, do not use first

3-4 glasses of water.

Connection of the Water Pipe to the Refrigerator

1. After installing the union onto the water pipe, insert the water pipe to the refrigerator inlet valve by pressing downwards firmly.

2. Fix union as seen in the opposite figure, by squeezing by hand on the refrigerator inlet valve.

(a- Water Pipe, b-Union, c-Valve)

C Note 1: You should not need to

tighten the union with a tool to achieve water tight assembly. In case of a leak use a spanner or a pair of pliers to tighten the union.

Connection of Water Hose to the Jug

(in some models)

To connect water to the refrigerator from a jug, a pump is needed. Follow the instructions below after connecting one end of the water pipe coming out of the pump to the refrigerator as described on the previous page.

1. Finish the connection by pushing the other end of the water pipe into the water pipe inlet of the pump as shown in the figure.

2. Put and fix the pump hose into the jug as shown in the figure.

3. After completing the connection, plug in and run the pump.

To provide an efficient operation of the

pump, wait for 2-3 minutes after starting the pump.

C You may refer to the user manual

of the pump while making the water connection.

C There is no need to use water filter in

case a jug is used.

C Pump must be used when jug will be

used.

Connection of the Water Pipe to the Cold Water Mains Line

(in some models)

If you want to use your refrigerator by connecting it to the cold water mains line,

you will have to connect a standard

1/2" valve connection fitting to the cold

water supply in your house. In case this valve is not present or in case you are not sure, consult a qualified plumber.

1. Separate the union from the tap adaptor. (Figure A)

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

fitting as shown in the figure. (Figure

3. After inserting the water pipe to the union, install it to the tap adaptor and insert to the tap as shown in the figure. (Figure C)

4. Tighten the union manually. In case of a leak use a spanner or a pair of pliers to tighten the union.

A Caution: Secure the water pipe

to suitable points by means of the pipe clips supplied to avoid any damage or displacement or accidental disconnection.

A Caution: After turning on the water

valve, make sure that there is no leakage at both connection points of the water pipe. In case of a leak, turn off the valve immediately and tighten all joints again using a spanner or a pair of pliers.

A Caution: Make sure that standard

1/2" valve fitting fed by cold mains

water supply is available and is turned off fully.

To fit the water filter follow the instructions below referring to figures supplied:

1. Press ice cancel button on the display.

2. Remove the filter cover in the fridge

compartment by pulling it forward.

3. Take out the water filter by-pass cover by rotating it downwards.

A Caution: Make sure that the “Ice

off” mode is active before taking out the by-pass cover.

Note: It is normal that a few drops of water drip after the cover has been taken out.

4. Remove the lid on top of the water

filter to place it as shown in the figure and turn upwards to lock it.

5. Press ice cancel button on the display again to exit from this mode.

Water filter should be replaced every 6 months.

If you want to have the filter change time calculated automatically and receive a warning at the end of usage

time, please read "Calculating the Filter Usage Time Automatically" section.

The water filter must be removed as shown in the figure when it is going to be replaced or when it will no longer be used and by-pass cover must be attached. It must be made sure that Ice Off mode is active before taking it out.

C Approximately the first 30 cubes

of ice to be obtained from the Ice Dispenser must not be used.

C Always use the water filter when a

jug is not being used.

A Caution: Water filter cleans some

foreign particles in the water. It does not purify water from microorganisms.

A Caution: Ice Off button must always

be pressed during replacement of the water filter or installing the by-pass cover.

Prior to first use of Water Dispenser

C Water mains pressure must not be

below 1 bar.

C Water mains pressure must not be

above 8 bars.

C Pumps must be used in case the

supply water pressure drops below 1 bar or if a jug is going to be used.

C Water system of the refrigerator

must be connected to the cold water line. It must not be connected to hot water line.

C No water may be obtained in the

initial operation of the refrigerator. This is caused by the air in the system. To discharge air from the system, press Dispenser latch for periods of 1 minute until water comes from the Dispenser. Water flow may be irregular in the beginning. Irregular water flow will be normalized after the air in the system is discharged.

C At the initial startup of the

refrigerator approx.12 hours must pass before cold water can be obtained.

C Water mains pressure must be

between 1-8 bars for the operation

of Ice/Water Dispenser smoothly. For

this, check that 1 glass of water (100 cc) can be filled in 10 seconds.

C The first 10 glasses of water should

not be consumed.

4 Preparation

C 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.

C 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.

C Please make sure that the interior

of your refrigerator is cleaned thoroughly.

C If two refrigerators are to be installed

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

C 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.

C Original packaging and foam

materials should be kept for future transportations or moving.

5 Using your refrigerator

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Indicator Panel

This touch-control indicator panel allows you to set the temperature without opening the door of your refrigerator. Just touch the relevant button with your finger to set the temperature.

1. Eco-Extra / Vacation Button

2. Fast Freeze Button

3. Freezer Compartment

Temperature Setting Button

4. Fridge Compartment Temperature

Setting Button

5. Quick Cool Button

6. Multi Zone Compartment

Temperature Setting Button

7. Vacation Function Indicator

8. Eco-Extra Function Indicator

9. Fast Freeze Function Indicator

10. Freezer Compartment

11. Fridge Compartment Temperature

Indicator

12. Quick Cool Function Indicator

13. Multi Zone Compartment Temperature

Indicator

14. Economy Mode Indicator

15. Error Status Indicator

16. Key Lock Indicator

17. Ice Cancel Button

18. Ice Off indicator

19. Cancel Filter Change Warning Button

20. Filter Change Warning Indicator

Temperature Indicator

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. Eco Extra/Vacation Button

Press this button briefly to activate the Eco Extra function. Press and hold this button for 3 sec. to activate the

Vacation function. Press this button

again to deactivate the selected function.

2. Fast Freeze Button

Press this button briefly to activate the Fast Freeze function. Press this button again to deactivate the selected function.

3. Freezer Compartment

Temperature Setting Button

Press this button to set the temperature of the freezer compartment to -18, -20, -22, -24,

-18... respectively. Press this button

to set the desired temperature for the Freezer Compartment.

4. Fridge Compartment

Temperature Setting Button

Press this button to set the temperature of the fridge compartment to 8, 6, 4, 2, 8... respectively. Press this button to set the desired temperature for the Fridge Compartment.

5. Quick Cool Button

Press this button briefly to activate the Quick Cool function. Press this button again to deactivate the selected function.

6. Multi Zone Compartment Temperature Setting Button

You can set the Multi Zone Compartment either as a Freezer or a Cooler. Press and hold this button for a long time (3 sec) to set the Multi Zone Compartment as a Freezer or a Cooler. This compartment is set as a Freezer Compartment at factory.

If the Multi Zone Compartment is set as a Freezer, then the temperature of the Multi Zone Compartment will change as -18, -20, -22, -24,

-18... respectively each time you press this button. If the Multi Zone Compartment is set as a Fridge, then the temperature of the Multi Zone Compartment will change as 10, 8, 6, 4, 2, 0, -6, ... respectively each time you press this button.

7. Vacation Function Indicator

Indicates that the vacation function is active. If this function is active,

"- -" appears on the indicator of the

fridge compartment and no cooling is performed in the fridge compartment. Other compartments will be cooled in accordance with the temperature set for them.

Press the relevant button again to deactivate this function.

8. Eco Extra Function Indicator

It indicates that the Eco-Extra function is active. If this function is active, your refrigerator will automatically detect the least usage periods and energyefficient cooling will be performed during those times. Economy indicator will be active while energy-efficient cooling is performed.

Press the relevant button again to deactivate this function.

9. Quick Freeze Function Indicator

It indicates that the Fast Freeze function is active. Use this function when you place fresh food into the freezer compartment or when you need ice. When this function is active, your refrigerator will run for a certain period of time.

Press the relevant button again to deactivate this function.

10. Freezer Compartment

Temperature Indicator

It indicates the temperature set for Freezer Compartment.

11. Fridge Compartment

Temperature Indicator

Indicates the temperature set for Fridge Compartment.

12. Quick Cool Function Indicator

Indicates that the Quick Cool function is active. Use this function when you place fresh food into the fridge compartment or when you need to cool your food quickly. When this function is active, your refrigerator will run for 2 hours without stopping.

14. Economy Mode Indicator

Indicates that the refrigerator is running in energy-efficient mode. Freezer Compartment temperature

This indicator will be active if the function is set to -18 or the energy efficient cooling is being performed due to Eco-Extra function.

15. Error Status Indicator

If your refrigerator does not cool adequately or if there is a sensor failure, this indicator will be activated. When this indicator is active, Freezer Compartment Temperature

indicator will display "E" and Fridge

Compartment Temperature Indicator

will display numbers such as "1,2,3…".

These numbers on the indicator provides information about the error to the service personnel.

16. Key Lock Indicator

Use this function if you do not want your refrigerator temperature setting changed. Press Quick Cool

Button and Flexi Zone Compartment Temperature Setting Button

simultaneously for a long time (3 sec) to activate this feature.

Press the relevant buttons again to deactivate this function.

Press the relevant button again to deactivate this function.

13. Multi Zone Compartment

Temperature Indicator

It indicates the temperature set for Multi Zone compartment.

17. Ice Cancel Button

To stop ice formation, ice cancel button is pressed for 3 seconds. When ice cancel is selected, no water will be sent to the ice box. Despite this, some ice may be leftover in the ice box which may be taken from there. To restart ice formation, ice cancel button has to be pressed for 3 seconds.

18. Ice Cancel Indicator

If you do not want to get ice from the refrigerator, you need to use this function. You may use this function by pressing the ice cancel button for 3 seconds.

19. Cancel Filter Change Warning Button

Filter of your refrigerator must be replaced every 6 months. Your refrigerator calculates this time automatically and the filter change waning indicator illuminates when the filter usage time has elapsed. Press Cancel filter change warning button for 3 seconds to allow the refrigerator to calculate the new filter time automatically after changing the filter.

20. Cancel Filter Change Warning Indicator

When the filter usage time has elapsed, filter change warning indicator starts to illuminate.

Door Open Alarm:

In case of leaving any of the Fridge Compartment or Flexi Zone Compartment doors open minimum for 1 minute, audible Door Open Alarm will be activated and heard. Just press any button on the indicator or close the open door to silence the alarm.

Things to do to have the filter usage time calculated automatically

(For products connected to the mains water line and equipped with filter)

1- After plugging the refrigerator in, press A and B buttons together to activate

the key lock.

2- Then press Eco-Extra (1), Fridge Compartment Temperature Setting (4), Quick Cool (5) and Freezer Compartment Temperature Setting (3) buttons respectively.

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If button configuration is pressed in the correct order, key lock symbol will go off, buzzer will be activated shortly, and Filter change warning indicator illuminates. Press cancel filter change warning button (Item 19 in display descriptions) after changing the filter to have the filter usage time calculated automatically.

C If the filter usage time is being calculated automatically, filter change warning

indicator will illuminate in a few seconds after the product is plugged in.

C Automatic filter usage time calculation is not active ex factory. It must

be activated in products equipped with a filter.

C Repeat the same procedure in products whose automatic filter usage

time calculation is activated in order to deactivate the filter usage time calculation.

Egg tray

You can install the egg holder to the desired door or body shelf.

Never store the egg holder in the freezer compartment

Sliding Body Shelves

Sliding body shelves can be pulled by slightly lifting up from the front and moved back and forth. They come to a stop point when pulled towards front to allow you reach the foods placed at the back of the shelf; when it is pulled after slightly lifted upwards at the second stop point, the body shelf will be released.

The shelf should be hold tightly from the bottom as well in order to prevent it from tipping over. The body shelf is placed on the rails at the sides of the refrigerator body by bringing it to one lower or one upper level.

The body shelf should be pushed backwards to seat it completely.

Crisper

Crisper of your refrigerator is designed specially to keep your vegetables freshly without loosing their humidity. For this purpose, cool air circulation occurs around the crisper in general.

Remove the door shelves that align

with the crisper before removing the crispers. You can remove the crispers as illustrated in the figure.

Chiller compartment

Chiller compartments enable the foods to be frozen become ready for freezing. You can also use these compartments to store your food at a temperature a few degrees below the fridge compartment.

You can increase the inner volume of your refrigerator by removing any of the chiller compartments. To do this, pull the compartment towards yourself; the compartment will lean against the stopper and stop. This compartment will be released when you lift it about 1 cm and pull it towards yourself.

Movable Middle Section

Movable middle section is intended to prevent the cold air inside your refrigerator from escaping outside.

1- Sealing is provided when the gaskets on the door presses on the surface of the movable middle section while the fridge compartment doors are closed.

2- Another reason that your refrigerator is equipped with a movable middle section is that it increases the net volume of the fridge compartment. Standard middle sections occupy some non-usable volume in the refrigerator.

3- Movable middle section is closed when the left door of the fridge compartment is closed.

4- It must not be opened manually. It moves under the guidance of the plastic part on the body while the door is closed.

Multi Zone Storage Compartment

The Multi Zone Storage Compartment of your refrigerator may be used in any desired mode by adjusting it to

fridge (2/4/6/8 °C) or freezer (-18/20/-22/-24) temperatures. You can

keep the compartment in the desired temperature with the Multi Zone Storage Compartment Temperature

Setting Button. The temperature of

the Multi Zone Storage Compartment may be set to 0 and 10 degrees in addition to the fridge compartment temperatures and to -6 degrees in addition to the freezer compartment temperatures. 0 degree is used to

store the deli products longer, and -6 degrees is used to keep the meats up to 2 weeks in an easily cuttable condition.

C The feature of switching to a Fridge

or Freezer compartment is provided by a cooling element located in the closed section (Compressor Compartment) behind the refrigerator. During operation of this element, sounds similar to the sound of seconds heard from an analog clock may be heard. This is normal and is not fault cause.

Blue light

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.

Sliding Body Shelves With Rear Hangers

Sliding body shelves with rear hangers can be moved back and forth. Height of these shelves can be adjusted by removing and then installing them

to upper or lower positions. Raise

the shelf up slightly and pull towards yourself to remove it.

Using the water spring

Warnings

It is normal for the first few glasses of water taken from the dispenser to be warm.

In cases where the water dispenser has not been used frequently, sufficient amount of water must be drained from the dispenser to get fresh water.

Butter & Cheese Section

You can store food such as butter, cheese, and margarine in this section which has a lid.

Spillage Tray

Water drops that drip during use, accumulates in the spillage tray. You can remove spillage tray by pulling it to yourself or pressing on its edge (depending on the model). You can remove the water with a sponge or a soft cloth.

Minibar

Minibar door provides you extra comfort when using your refrigerator. The door shelf in the refrigerator can be accessed without opening the refrigerator door; thanks to this feature, you can easily pick from the refrigerator the foods and drinks which you frequently consume. Since you do not have to open the refrigerator door frequently, you will have decreased the power consumption of refrigerator.

To open the minibar door, press by your hand on the minibar and pull back to open.

When the door of minibar is open, you may use the inner face of the door as a table on which you may put your bottles and glasses for a short time as shown in the figure.

A Caution: Never do things that

may put pressure on the door such as sitting on, climbing up or hanging to the table and do not place heavy objects on it. This may cause damage on the refrigerator or personal injuries.

A Caution: Never perform cutting on

the Minibar door and be careful that the door is not damaged by pointed objects.

Dual cooling system:

Your refrigerator is equipped with two separate cooling systems to cool the fresh food compartment and freezer compartment. Thus, air in the fresh food compartment and freezer compartment do not get mixed. Thanks to these two separate cooling systems, cooling speed is much higher then other refrigerators. Odours in the compartments do not get mixed. Also additional power saving is provided since the defrosting is performed

Freezing fresh food

• It must be preferred to wrap or cover

the food before placing them in the refrigerator.

• Hot food must cool down to the

room temperature before putting them in the refrigerator.

• The foodstuff that you want to freeze

must be fresh and in good quality.

• Foodstuff must be divided into

portions according to the family’s daily or meal based consumption needs.

individually.

Freezer Compartment

Adjustment

-18°C 4°C .This is the normal recommended setting

or -24°C -22,-20 4°C

Quick Freeze

-18°C or colder 2°C

-18°C or colder Quick Fridge

• The 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 to be used for packaging

must be tear-proof and resistant to cold, humidity, odor, oils and acids and they must also be airtight. Moreover, they must be well closed and they must be made from easyto-use materials that are suitable for deep freeze usage.

• Frozen food must be used

Fridge Compartment

Adjustment

4°C

Explanations

These settings are recommended when the ambient

.temperature exceeds 30°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

If you think that your fridge compartment is not cold enough because of the hot conditions or frequent

.opening and closing of the door

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

• 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.

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

immediately after they are thawed and they should never be re-frozen.

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

Freezer compartment

shelves

Egg tray Egg

Fridge compartment

shelves

Fridge compartment door

shelves

Crisper Vegetables and fruits

Freshzone

compartment

Various frozen food such as meat, fish, ice cream, vegetables

.and etc

Food in pans, covered plates and closed

containers

Small and packaged food or drinks (such as milk, fruit juice and

(beer

Delicatessen products (cheese, butter, salami

(.and etc

Deep-freeze information

Food must be frozen as rapidly as possible when they are put in a refrigerator in order to keep them in good quality.

The TSE norm requires (according to certain measurement conditions) the refrigerator to freeze at least 4.5 kg of foodstuff at 32°C ambient temperature to -18°C or lower within 24 hours for every 100-liters of freezer volume.

It is possible to keep the food for a long time only at -18°C or lower temperatures.

You can keep the freshness of food for many months (at -18°C or lower temperatures in the deep freeze).

WARNING!

• 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.

6 Maintenance and cleaning

A Never use gasoline, benzene or

similar substances for cleaning purposes.

B We recommend that you unplug the

appliance before cleaning.

B Never use any sharp abrasive

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

C Use lukewarm water to clean the

cabinet of your refrigerator and wipe it dry.

C 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.

B Make sure that no water enters the

lamp housing and other electrical items.

B 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.

C Check door seals regularly to ensure

they are clean and free from food particles.

A To remove door racks, remove all the

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

Protection of plastic surfaces

C 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.

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