Beko RCNE480K20W User manual [EN,FR]

RCNE480K20W

Please read this manual before using the product!

Dear Customer, We'd like you to make the best use of our product, which has been manufactured in modern facilities

with care and meticulous quality controls. Thus, we advice you to read the entire user manual before you use the product. In case the product

changes hands, do not forget to hand the guide to its new owner along with the product.

This guide will help you use the product quickly and safely.

• Please read the user guide carefully before installing and operating the product.

• Always observe the applicable safety instructions.

• Keep the user guide within easy reach for future use.

• Please read any other documents provided with the product.

Keep in mind that this user guide may apply to several product models. The guide clearly indicates any variations of different models.

Important information and useful

tips.

Risk of life and property.

Risk of electric shock.

The product’s packaging is made of recyclable materials, in accordance with the National Environment Legislation.

1 Safety and environment instructions 3

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

1.1.1 HC warning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

1.1.2 For models with water dispenser . . . . . . . .5

1.2. Intended use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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

1.4. Compliance with WEEE Directive and Disposing

of the Waste Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

1.5. Compliance with RoHS Directive . . . . . . . . . 6

1.6. Package information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

2 Your Refrigerator 7

3 Installation 8

3.1. Right place for installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

3.2. Attaching the plastic wedges. . . . . . . . . . . . 8

3.3. Adjusting the stands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

3.4. Power connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

3.5. Reversing the doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

3.6. Reversing the doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

4 Preparation 12

4.1. What to do for energy saving. . . . . . . . . . . 12

4.2. First Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

5 Using the product 13

5.1. Temperature adjustment button. . . . . . . . . 13

5.2. Rapid freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

5.3. Vacation function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

5.4. Indicator panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

5.5. Indicator panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

5.6. Ice bucket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

5.7. Eggholder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

5.8. Fan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

5.9. Vegetable bin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

5.10. Zero degree compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

5.11. Moving door rack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

5.12. Sliding storage box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

5.13. Moisture controlled vegetable bin. . . . . . . 22

5.14. Automatic ice machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

5.15. Icematic and ice storage container . . . . . .23

5.16. Using the water dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

5.17. Filling the water dispenser's tank . . . . . . .24

5.18. Cleaning the water tank . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

5.19. Drip tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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

5.21. Recommendations for storing frozen foods 27

5.22. Deep freezer details. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

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

5.24. Door open alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

5.25. Changing the opening direction of the door 28

5.26. Interior light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

6 Maintenance and cleaning 29

6.1. Avoiding bad odors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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

6.3. Door Glasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

7 Troubleshooting 30

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1 Safety and environment instructions

This section provides the safety instructions necessary to prevent the risk of injury and material damage. Failure to observe these instructions will invalidate all types of product warranty.

1.1. General safety

• This product should not be

used by persons with physical, sensory and mental disabilities, without sufficient knowledge and experience or by children. The device can only be used by such persons under supervision and instruction of a person responsible for their safety. Children should not be allowed to play with this device.

• In case of malfunction, unplug

the device.

• After unplugging, wait at least

5 minutes before plugging in again.

• Unplug the product when not in

use.

• Do not touch the plug with wet

hands! Do not pull the cable to plug off, always hold the plug.

• Wipe the power plug’s tip with

a dry cloth before plugging in.

• Do not plug in the refrigerator if

the socket is loose.

• Unplug the product during

installation, maintenance, cleaning and repair.

• If the product will not be used

for a while, unplug the product and remove any food inside.

• Do not use the product when

the compartment with circuit cards located on the upper back part of the product (electrical card box cover) (1) is open.

• Do not use steam or steamed

cleaning materials for cleaning the refrigerator and melting the ice inside. Steam may contact the electrified areas and cause short circuit or electric shock!

• Do not wash the product by

spraying or pouring water on it! Danger of electric shock!

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• In case of malfunction, do

• Do not place containers

not use the product, as it may cause electric shock. Contact the authorized service before doing anything.

• Plug the product into an

• Exposing the product to rain,

earthed socket. Earthing must be done by a qualified electrician.

• If the product has LED

type lighting, contact the authorized service for replacing or in case of any

• Take care to avoid trapping

problem.

• Do not touch frozen food

with wet hands! It may adhere to your hands!

• Do not place liquids in

• Do not step or lean on the

bottles and cans into the freezer compartment. They may burst out!

• Place liquids in upright

position after tightly closing

• Take care not to trap the

the lid.

• Do not spray flammable

substances near the product, as it may burn or explode.

• Do not keep flammable

materials and products with flammable gas (sprays, etc.) in the refrigerator.

holding liquids on top of the product. Splashing water on an electrified part may cause electric shock and risk of fire.

snow, sunlight and wind will cause electrical danger. When relocating the product, do not pull by holding the door handle. The handle may come off.

any part of your hands or body in any of the moving parts inside the product.

door, drawers and similar parts of the refrigerator. This will cause the product to fall down and cause damage to the parts.

power cable.

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Safety and environment instructions

1.1.1 HC warning

If the product comprises a cooling system using R600a gas, take care to avoid damaging the cooling system and its pipe while using and moving the product. This gas

• Do not install on the hot

is flammable. If the cooling system is damaged, keep the product away from sources of fire and ventilate the room immediately.

The label on the inner left side indicates the

type of gas used in the product.

• Use drinking water only.

1.2. Intended use

• This product is designed for

1.1.2 For models with water dispenser

• Pressure for cold water

• The product should be used

inlet shall be maximum 90 psi (6.2 bar). If your water pressure exceeds 80 psi

• Do not keep sensitive

(5.5 bar), use a pressure limiting valve in your mains system. If you do not know how to check your water pressure, ask for the help of a professional plumber.

• If there is risk of water

hammer effect in your installation, always use a water hammer

prevention equipment in your installation. Consult Professional plumbers if you are not sure that there is no water hammer effect in your installation.

water inlet. Take precautions against of the risk of freezing of the hoses. Water temperature operating interval shall be 33°F (0.6°C) minimum and 100°F (38°C) maximum.

home use. It is not intended for commercial use.

to store food and beverages only.

products requiring controlled temperatures (vaccines, heat sensitive medication, medical supplies, etc.) in the refrigerator.

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• The manufacturer assumes

no responsibility for any damage due to misuse or mishandling.

• Original spare parts will

be provided for 10 years, following the product purchasing date.

1.3. Child safety

• Keep packaging materials

1.5. Compliance with RoHS Directive

• This product complies with EU WEEE

out of children’s reach.

• Do not allow the children to

play with the product.

• If the product’s door

1.6. Package information

• Packaging materials of the product are

comprises a lock, keep the key out of children’s reach.

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.

Directive (2011/65/EU). It does not contain harmful and prohibited materials specified in the Directive.

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. Cooler compartment door shelf

2. Egg section

3. Bottle shelf

4. Sliding storage box

5. Adjustable legs

6. Deep freezer compartment

7. Quick freeze compartment

8. Ice cube tray & Ice bank

9. Vegetable bin

10. Interior light

11. Cooler compartment glass shelf

12. Temperature adjustment button

13. Cooler compartment

14. Freezer compartment

*optional: Pictures given in this manual are given as example figures and they may not be exactly

the same as your product. If your product does not comprise the relevant parts, the information

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3 Installation

3.1. Right place for installation

Contact the Authorized Service for the product's installation. To ready the product for installation, see the information in the user guide and make sure the electric and water utilities are as required. If not, call an electrician and plumber to arrange the utilities as necessary.

WARNING: The manufacturer assumes

no responsibility for any damage caused

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•Placetheproductonaflatsurfacetoavoid

vibration.

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

heater, stove and similar sources of heat and at least 5 cm away from electric ovens.

•Donotexposetheproducttodirectsunlightor

keep in damp environments.

•Theproductrequiresadequateaircirculationto

function efficiently.

•Iftheproductwillbeplacedinanalcove,

remember to leave at least 5 cm distance between the product and the ceiling and the walls.

•Donotinstalltheproductinenvironmentswith

temperatures below -5°C.

by the work carried out by unauthorized persons.

WARNING: The product’s power cable

must be unplugged during installation. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injuries!

WARNING: If the door span is too narrow

for the product to pass, remove the door and turn the product sideways; if this does not work, contact the authorized service.

3.2. Attaching the plastic wedges

Use the plastic wedges in the provided with the product to provide sufficient space for air circulation between the product and the wall.

To attach the wedges, remove the screws on the

product and use the screws provided with the wedges.

Attach 2 plastic wedges on the ventilation cover as

shown in the figure.

3.3. Adjusting the stands

If the product is not in balanced position, adjust the front adjustable stands by rotating right or left.

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3.4. Power connection

WARNING: Do not use extension or multi

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• Our firm will not assume responsibility for

• The power cable plug must be easily

• Connect the refrigerator to an earthed

• Do not use multi-group plug with or without

sockets in power connection.

WARNING: Damaged power cable must

be replaced by Authorized Service.

When placing two coolers in adjacent position, leave at least 4 cm distance between the two units.

any damages due to usage without earthing and power connection in compliance with national regulations.

accessible after installation.

socket with 220-240V/50 Hz voltage. The plug must comprise a 10-16A fuse.

extension cable between the wall socket and the refrigerator.

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3.5. Reversing the doors

Proceed in numerical order .

45 ¡

180¡

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3.6. Reversing the doors

Proceed in numerical order .

45 °

180°

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4 Preparation

4.1. What to do for energy saving

Connecting the product to electronic energy-saving systems is harmful, as it

• Do not keep the refrigerator doors open for

• Do not place hot food or beverages into the

• Do not overfill the refrigerator; blocking the

• In order to store the maximum amount of

• You should not block the airflow by putting food

• Depending on the product’s features;

• Food should be stored using the drawers in the

• Food packages should not be in direct contact

may damage the product.

long periods.

refrigerator.

internal air flow will reduce cooling capacity.

food into the cooler compartment of your refrigerator, you should take out the upper drawers and place it onto the glass rack. The declared energy consumption of your refrigerator was determined by taking out the cooler, ice tray and upper drawers in a way that will enable maximum storage. Using the below drawer when storing is strongly recommended. Energy saving function should be activated for best energy consumption.

in front of the cooler fan. A space of minimum 3cm must be left in front of the protective fan wire when placing food.

defrosting frozen foods in the cooler compartment will ensure energy saving and preserve food quality.

cooler compartment in order to ensure energy saving and protect food in better conditions.

with the heat sensor located in the cooler compartment. If they are in contact with the sensor, energy consumption of the appliance might increase.

• Make sure the foods are not in contact with the cooler compartment temperature sensor described below.

4.2. First Use

Before using your refrigerator, make sure the necessary preparations are made in line with the instructions in “Safety and environment instructions” and “Installation” sections.

• Keep the product running with no food inside for 6 and do not open the door, unless absolutely necessary.

A sound will be heard when the compressor is engaged. It is normal to

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hear sound even when the compressor is inactive, due to the compressed liquids and gasses in the cooling system.

Front edges of the product might heat up. This is normal. These areas are designed to warm up in order to prevent condensation.

In some models indicator panel turns off automatically 5 minutes after the door closes. It will be reactivated when the door is open or any button is pressed.

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5 Using the product

5.1. Temperature adjustment button

Internal temperature of your refrigerator varies depending on the following reasons:

• Seasonal temperatures,

• Opening the door frequently and leaving it

open for long periods,

• Meals put into the refrigerator without being cooled to room temperature,

• Location of the refrigerator in the room (e.g. exposed to sunshine).

• Internal temperature varying due to these factors can be adjusted via the adjustment button. Numbers around the adjustment button indicate temperature degrees as “°C”. If the ambient temperature is 20°C, it is recommended to use the refrigerator temperature adjustment at 4°C. In other ambient temperatures this value can be customised.

5.2. Rapid freezing

If you want to freeze large amounts of fresh food, switch the temperature adjustment button to

( ) position before putting the food into the quick freezing compartment.

It is recommended to keep the button at this position for 24 hours to freeze maximum amount of food indicated as the freezing capacity. Pay special attention not to mix food stolen as frozen and fresh food.

Remember to switch the temperature adjustment button back to its previous position.

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5.3. Vacation function

If doors of the product is not ( ) opened for at least 12 hours after adjusting the temperature setting button to the highest, vacation function is automatically activated.

Button setting must be changed to cancel the function.

It is not recommended to store food in the cooler compartment when vacation function is activated.

• After setting is completed, you can conceal the temperature setting button by pressing it inside.

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5.4. Indicator panel

Indicator panels may vary according to the product model. Audio – visual functions on the indicator panel helps you in using your product.

*optional

Fridge Compartment Indicator Error status indicator Temperature indicator Vacation function button Temperature setting button Compartment selection button Freezer compartment indicator Economy mode indicator Vacation function indicator

*Optional: The figures in this user guide are intended as drafts and may not perfectly match

your product. If your product does not comprise the relevant parts, the information pertains to

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1. Fridge compartment indicator

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

2. Error status indicator

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

3. Temperature indicator

Indicates freezer, fridge compartment temperature.

4. Vacation function button

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

To cancel this function press Vacation button again.

5. Temperature setting button

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

6. Compartment selection button

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

7. Freezer compartment indicator

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

8. Economy mode indicator

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

9. Vacation function indicator

Indicates that vacation is activated.

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5.5. Indicator panel

Indicator panel allows you to set the temperature and control the other functions related to the product without opening the door of the product. Just press the inscriptions on relevant buttons for function settings.

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1. Power failure/High temperature / error warning indicator

This indicator ( ) illuminates during power failure, high temperature failures and error warnings. During sustained power failures, the highest temperature that the freezer compartment reaches will flash on the digital display. After checking the food located in the freezer compartment ( ) press the alarm off button to clear the warning.

Please refer to "remedies advised for troubleshooting" section on your manual if you observe that this indicator is illuminated.

*Optional: The figures in this user guide are intended as drafts and may not perfectly match

your product. If your product does not comprise the relevant parts, the information pertains to

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2. Energy saving function (display off):

If the product doors are kept closed for a long time energy saving function is automatically activated and energy saving symbol is illuminated. ( )

When energy saving function is activated, all symbols on the display other than energy saving symbol will turn off. When the Energy Saving function is activated, if any button is pressed or the door is opened, energy saving function will be canceled and the symbols on display will return to normal.

Energy saving function is activated during delivery from factory and cannot be canceled.

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3.Quick fridge function

The button has two functions. To activate or deactivate the quick cool function press it briefly. Quick Cool indicator will turn off and the product will return to its normal settings. ( )

Use quick cooling function when you want to quickly cool the food placed

4. Fridge compartment temperature setting button

Press this button to set the temperature of the fridge compartment to 8, 7,6, 5,4,3, 2, 8... respectively. Press this button to set the fridge compartment temperature to the desired value. ( )

5.Vacation Function

In order to activate vacation function, press the this button ( ) for 3 seconds, and the vacation mode indicator ( ) will be activated. When the vacation function is activated,

in the fridge compartment. If you want to cool large amounts of fresh food, activate this function before putting the food into the product.

If you do not cancel it, quick cooling will cancel itself automatically after 8 hours or when the fridge compartment reaches to the required temperature.

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

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

“- -” is displayed on the fridge compartment temperature indicator and no active cooling is performed on the fridge compartment. It is not suitable to keep the food in the fridge compartment when this function is activated. Other compartments shall be continued to be cooled as per their set temperature.

To cancel this function press Vacation

function button again.

6. Alarm off warning:

In case of power failure/high temperature alarm, after checking the food located in the freezer compartment press the alarm off button ( ) to clear the warning.

7. Key lock

Press key lock button ( ) simultaneously for 3 seconds. Key lock symbol

( ) will light up and key lock mode will be activated. Buttons will not function if the Key lock mode is active. Press key lock button simultaneously for 3 seconds again. Key lock symbol will turn off and the key lock mode will be exited.

Press the key lock button if you want to prevent changing of the temperature setting of the refrigerator ( ).

8. Eco fuzzy

Press and hold eco fuzzy button for 1 seconds to activate eco fuzzy function. Refrigerator 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 and hold eco fuzzy function button for 3 seconds to deactivate eco fuzzy function.

This indicator is illuminated after 6 hours when eco fuzzy is activated.

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9. Freezer compartment temperature setting button

Press this button to set the temperature of the freezer compartment to -18,-19,-20,-21, -22,

-23,-24, -18... respectively. Press this button to set the freezer compartment temperature to the desired value.( )

10. Icematic off indicator

Indicates whether the icematic is on or off. (

)If On, then the icematic is not operating. To operate the icematic again press and hold the On-Off button for 3 seconds.

Water flow from water tank will stop when this function is selected.

11. Quick freeze function button/ icematic on-off button

Press this button to activate or deactivate the quick freezing function. When you activate the function, the freezer compartment will be cooled to a temperature lower than the set value. ( )

To turn on and off the icematic press and hold it for 3 seconds.

However, ice made previously can be taken from the icematic.

Use the quick freeze function when you want to quickly freeze the food placed in fridge compartment. If you want to freeze large amounts of fresh food, activate this function before putting the food into the product.

12. Economic usage indicator

Indicates that the product is running in energyefficient mode. ( )This indicator will be active if the Freezer Compartment temperature is set to -18 or the energy efficient cooling is being performed due to Eco-Extra function.

Economic usage indicator is turned off when quick cooling or quick freeze

functions are selected.

If you do not cancel it, Quick Freeze

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will cancel itself automatically after 4 hours or when the fridge compartment reaches to the required temperature.

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

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5.6. Ice bucket

*optional

• Take the ice bucket from the freezer compartment.

• Fill the ice bucket with water.

• Place the ice bucket into the freezer

compartment.

• The ice will be ready after approximately two hours. Take the ice bucket from the freezer compartment and bend in sightly over the holder that you are going to serve. Ice will easily pour into the serving holder.

5.7. Eggholder

You can put the eggholder on the door or body rack of your choice. If you decide to put it on the body rack, it is recommended to prefer the shelves below as they are colder.

Do not put the eggholder into the

freezer compartment.

5.8. Fan

Fan was designed to distribute circulate the cold air inside your refrigerator homogeneously. Operating time of the fan might vary depending the features of your product.

While in some products fan only operates with compressor, in others control system determines the operating time based on the need for cooling.

5.9. Vegetable bin

*optional

Product’s vegetable bin is designed to keep vegetables fresh by preserving humidity. For this purpose, the overall cold air circulation is intensified in the vegetable bin.

5.10. Zero degree compartment

*optional

Use this compartment to keep delicatessen at lower temperatures or meat products for immediate consumption. Zero degree compartment is the coolest place where foods such as dairy products, meat, fish and chicken can be stored in ideal storage conditions. Vegetables and/or fruits should not be stored in this compartment.

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5.11. Moving door rack

*optional

Moving door rack can be fixed in 3 different positions.

In order to move the rack, push the buttons on the side evenly. Rack will be movable.

Move the rack up or down. When the rack is in the position that you

want, release the buttons. Rack will be fixed again in the position where you have released the buttons.

5.12. Sliding storage box

*optional

This accessory has been designed to increase the usage volume of the door racks.

Thanks to its ability to move sideways, it enables you to easily place long bottle, jar or boxes that you put in the bottle rack below.

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