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Brand : BEKO

Model : GNE60520X

Category : Réfrigérateur américain

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USER MANUAL GNE60520X BEKO

Please read this manual first! Dear Customer, We hope that your product, which has been produced in modern plants and checked under the most meticulous quality control procedures, will provide you an effective service. For this, we recommend you to carefully read the entire manual of your product before using it and keep it at hand for future references. This manual • Will help you use your appliance in a fast and safe way. • Read the manual before installing and operating your product. • Follow the instructions, especially those for safety. • Keep the manual in an easily accessible place as you may need it later. • Besides, read also the other documents provided with your product. Please note that this manual may be valid for other models as well. Symbols and their descriptions This instruction manual contains the following symbols: C Important information or useful usage tips. A Warning against dangerous conditions for life and property. B Warning against electric voltage.

This product bears the selective sorting symbol for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This means that this product must be handled pursuant to European Directive 2002/96/EC in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimise its impact on the environment. For further information, please contact your local or regional authorities. Electronic products not included in the selective sorting process are potentially dangerous for the environment and human health due to the presence of hazardous substances. www.beko.com

This product was manufactured using the latest technology in environmentally friendly conditions.

Intended use 4 General safety 4 Child safety 6 HCA Warning 6 Things to be done for energy saving... 6

Preparation 7 Points to be considered when retransporting your refrigerator 7 Before operating your refrigerator 8 Electric connection 8 Disposing of the packaging 8 Disposing of your old refrigerator 9 Placing and Installation 9 Floor balance adjustment 9 Adjusting the gap between the upper door 10

5 Using your refrigerator 12 Indicator Panel 12 Door Open Alarm: 14 Egg tray 15 Sliding Body Shelves 15 Chiller compartment 15 Crisper 16 Movable Middle Section 17 Blue light 17 Telescopic Drawer 18

6 Maintenance and cleaning

Protection of plastic surfaces . 19

7 Recommended solutions for the problems 20

1 The refrigerator A

B A- Fridge compartment B- Freezer compartment 1- Butter & Cheese shelf 2- Fridge compartment door shelves 3- Fridge compartment glass shelves 4- Diffuser cover 5- Illumination lens 6- Movable middle section 7- Chiller compartment 8- Bottle shelf 9- Crisper 10- icebox 11- Movable separators

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. 3

2 Important Safety Warnings Please review the following information. If these are not followed, personal injury or material damage may occur. Otherwise, all warranty and reliability commitments will become invalid. The usage life of the unit you purchased is 10 years. This is the period for keeping the spare parts required for the unit to operate as described.

• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as – staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; – farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments; – bed and breakfast type environments; – catering and similar non-retail applications. • It should not be used outdoors. It is not appropriate to use it outdoor even if the place is covered with a roof.

• When you want to dispose/scrap the product, we recommend you to consult the authorized service in order to learn the required information and authorized bodies. • Consult your authorized service for all your questions and problems related to the refrigerator. Do not intervene or let someone intervene to the refrigerator without notifying the authorized services. • Do not eat cone ice cream and ice cubes immediately after you take them out of the freezer compartment! (This may cause frostbite in your mouth.) • Do not put bottled and canned liquid beverages in the freezer 4

compartment. Otherwise, these may burst. Do not touch frozen food by hand; they may stick to your hand. Vapor and vaporized cleaning materials should never be used in cleaning and defrosting processes of your refrigerator. In such cases, the vapor might get in contact with the electrical parts and cause short circuit or electric shock. Never use the parts on your refrigerator such as the door as a means of support or step. Do not use electrical devices inside the refrigerator. Do not damage the cooling circuit, where the refrigerant is circulating, with drilling or cutting tools. The refrigerant that might blow out when the gas channels of the evaporator, pipe extensions or surface coatings are punctured may cause skin irritations and eye injuries. Do not cover or block the ventilation holes on your refrigerator with any material. Repairs of the electrical appliances must only be made by qualified persons. Repairs performed by incompetent persons may create a risk for the user. In case of any failure or during a maintenance or repair work, disconnect your refrigerator’s mains supply by either turning off the relevant fuse or unplugging your appliance. Do not pull by the cable when pulling off the plug. Place the beverage with higher proofs tightly closed and vertically. Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.

• Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, others than those recommended by the manufacturer. • This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. • Do not operate a damaged refrigerator. Consult your service if you have any doubts. • Electrical safety of your refrigerator shall be guaranteed only if the earth system in your house complies with standards. • Exposing the product to rain, snow, sun and wind is dangerous with respect to electrical safety. • Contact the authorized service when there is a power cable damage and etc. so that it will not create a danger for you. • Never plug the refrigerator into the wall outlet during installation. Otherwise, risk of death or serious injury may arise. • This refrigerator is designed solely for storing food. It should not be used for any other purposes. • The label that describes the technical specification of the product is located on the inner left part of the refrigerator. • Do not hook up the refrigerator to electronic energy saving systems as it may damage the product. • If the refrigerator has blue light do not look at the blue light through optical devices. • If the power supply is disconnected in manually controlled refrigerators please wait for at least 5 minutes before reconnecting the power. 5

• This product manual should be passed to the next owner of the refrigerator if the owner changes. • When moving the refrigerator make sure that you do not damage the power cord. In order to prevent fire the power cord should not be twisted. Heavy objects should not be placed on the power cord. When the refrigerator is being plugged do not handle the power outlet with wet hands.

• Do not plug the refrigerator if the electric outlet is loose. • Do not splash water directly on the outer or inner parts of the refrigerator due to safety. • Do not spray inflammable materials such as propane gas etc near refrigerator due to the risk of fire and explosion. • Do not place objects filled with water on top of the refrigerator as it may result in electric shock or fire. • Do not overload the refrigerator with excess food. The excess food may fall when the door is opened resulting in injuring you or damaging the refrigerator. Do not place objects on top of the refrigerator as the objects may fall when opening or closing the refrigerator door. • Materials that require certain temperature conditions such as vaccine, temperature sensitive medicines, scientific materials etc should not be kept in refrigerator. EN

• If refrigerator will not be operated for an extended period of time it should be unplugged. A problem in electrical cable insulation may result in fire. • The tip of the electric plug should be cleaned regularly otherwise it may cause fire. • The refrigerator may move when the adjustable feet is not positioned firmly on the floor. Using the adjustable feet you can unsure that the refrigerator is positioned firmly on the floor. • If the refrigerator has door handle do not pull the refrigerator via door handles when moving the product as it may disconnect the handle from the refrigerator. • If you must operate your appliance adjacent to another refrigerator or freezer, the distance between the appliances must be at least 8 cm. Otherwise condensation may occur on the side walls facing each other. • Water mains pressure must not be below 1 bar. Water mains pressure must not be above 8 bars. • Use only drinkable potable water.

• If the door has a lock, the key should be kept away from reach of children. • Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance

If your product is equipped with a cooling system that 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 the warning if your product is equipped with a cooling system that contains R134a. You can see the gas used in production of your product on the rating plate that is located on the left inner part of it. Never dispose the product in fire.

Things to be done for energy saving

• Do not leave the doors of your refrigerator open for a long time. • Do not put hot food or drinks in your refrigerator. • Do not overload your refrigerator so that the air circulation inside of it is not prevented. • Do not install your refrigerator under direct sunlight or near heat emitting appliances such as ovens, dishwashers or radiators. • Pay attention to keep your food in closed containers. • Maximum amount of food can be put in your refrigerator’s freezer compartment when the freezer compartment shelf or drawer is removed.Declared energy consumption value of your refrigerator was determined when the freezer compartment shelf or drawer was removed and under maximum amount of food load.There is no risk in using a shelf or drawer according to the shapes and sizes of the foods to be frozen.

3 Installation C Please remember that the manufacturer shall not be held liable if the information given in the instruction manual is not observed.

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.

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.

EN 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. You can install the 2 plastic wedges as illustrated in the figure. Plastic wedges will provide the required distance between your refrigerator and the wall in order to allow the air circulation. (The illustrated figure is only an example and does not match exactly with your product.)

6. Front edges of the refrigerator may feel warm. This is normal. These areas are designed to be warm to avoid condensation.

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. B The 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! B Warning against electric voltage.

Disposing of the packaging

AThe packing materials may be dangerous for children. Keep the packing materials out of the reach 3. Clean the interior of the refrigerator as of children or dispose them of by recommended in the “Maintenance classifying them in accordance and cleaning” section. with the waste instructions. Do not 4. Plug the refrigerator into the wall dispose them of along with the normal outlet. When the door is open the household waste. respective interior light will come on. The packing of your refrigerator is 5. You will hear a noise as the produced from recyclable materials. 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.

EN 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 A 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 authorized service to have them remove the doors of your refrigerator and pass it sideways through the door.

5. Do not keep your refrigerator in ambient temperatures under 10°C.

Floor balance adjustment A If your refrigerator is unbalanced; 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. 2. After the balance issue is remedied, install back the ventilation cover and fasten the screws.

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 3. Remove the screws fastening the recess in the wall, there must be at lower ventilation cover using a Philips least 5 cm distance with the ceiling screwdriver. 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.

9 EN Adjusting the gap between the upper door

C Fix the door you have adjusted by tightening the screws without changing the position of the 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. Screw center

C Using a screwdriver, remove the screw of upper hinge cover of the door you want to adjust. C Replace the hinge cover and fix with the screw.

C Adjust the door appropriately as you desire by loosing the screws.

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. The ambient temperature of the room where you install your refrigerator should at least be 10°C. Operating your refrigerator under cooler conditions than this is not recommended with regard to its efficiency. Please make sure that the interior of your refrigerator is cleaned thoroughly. If two refrigerators are to be installed side by side, there should be at least 2 cm distance between them. When you operate your refrigerator for the first time, please observe the following instructions during the initial six hours. - The door should not be opened frequently. - It must be operated empty without any food in it. - Do not unplug your refrigerator. If a power failure occurs out of your control, please see the warnings in the “Recommended solutions for the problems” section. Original packaging and foam materials should be kept for future transportations or moving.

5 Using your refrigerator 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

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. 12

1- 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. 2- Eko-Ekstra Button Press this button briefly to activate the Eco Extra 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. Quick CoolButton Press this button briefly to activate the Quick Cool function. Press this button again to deactivate the selected function. 5- Vacation Button Press this button briefly to activate the Vacation function. To stop ice formation, press the same button for 3 seconds. 6- Fast Freeze Button Press this button briefly to activate the Fast Freeze function. Press this button again to deactivate the selected function. 7- Fridge Compartment Temperature Indicator Indicates the temperature set for Fridge Compartment.

8- Eco Extra Function Indicator 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. 9- Freezer Compartment Temperature Indicator It indicates the temperature set for Freezer Compartment. 10- 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. Press the relevant button again to deactivate this function. 11- 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. 12- Quick Freeze Function Indicator Indicates that the Quick Freezer 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 6 hours without stopping. Press the relevant button again to deactivate this function. EN

13- Economy Mode Indicator Indicates that the refrigerator is running in energy-efficient 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. 14- 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. 15- Key Lock Indicator Use this function if you do not want your refrigerator temperature setting changed. Press Eco Extra Button and Freezer Compartment Temperature Setting Button simultaneously for a long time (3 sec) to activate this feature. Press the relevant buttons again to deactivate this function. 16- Ionizer Indicator Light Indicator light lights up continuously. This light indicates that your refrigerator is protected against the bacteria. 17- Humidity Indicator Indicator light lights up continuously. This light indicates that the food kept in the refrigerator is preserved for a long time under ideal humidity.

In case of leaving any of the Fridge Compartment or Cool Control 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.

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.

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.

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. 7

EN 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.

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.

EN Telescopic Drawer Pay attention not to squeeze any parts of your body such as hands, feet and etc. between the movable parts while the drawer is in use in order to avoid any injury. You can remove the partition in the drawer as illustrated when you want to clean it. You can remove the drawers only for cleaning. It is not possible to group the drawers in their places after loading them with food when they are removed.

6 Maintenance and cleaning A Never use gasoline, benzene or Protection of plastic similar substances for cleaning surfaces purposes. C Do not put the liquid oils or oil-cooked B We recommend that you unplug the meals in your refrigerator in unsealed appliance before cleaning. containers as they damage the B Never use any sharp abrasive plastic surfaces of your refrigerator. In instrument, soap, household case of spilling or smearing oil on the cleaner, detergent and wax polish for plastic surfaces, clean and rinse the cleaning. relevant part of the surface at once C Use lukewarm water to clean the with warm water. 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.

7 Recommended solutions for the problems Please review this list before calling the service. It might save you time and money. This list includes frequent complaints that are not arising from defective workmanship or material usage. Some of the features described here may not exist in your product. The refrigerator does not operate. • Is the refrigerator properly plugged in? Insert the plug to the wall socket. • Is the fuse of the socket which your refrigerator is connected to or the main fuse blown out? Check the fuse. Condensation on the side wall of the fridge compartment (MULTIZONE, COOL CONTROL and FLEXI ZONE). • Very cold ambient conditions. Frequent opening and closing of the door. Highly humid ambient conditions. Storage of food containing liquid in open containers. Leaving the door ajar. Switching the thermostat to a colder degree. • Decreasing the time the door left open or using it less frequently. • Covering the food stored in open containers with a suitable material. • Wipe the condensation using a dry cloth and check if it persists. Compressor is not running • Protective thermic of the compressor will blow out during sudden power failures or plug-out plug-ins as the refrigerant pressure in the cooling system of the refrigerator has not been balanced yet. Your refrigerator will start running approximately after 6 minutes. Please call the service if the refrigerator does not startup at the end of this period. • The fridge is in defrost cycle. This is normal for a full-automatically defrosting refrigerator. Defrosting cycle occurs periodically. • Your refrigerator is not plugged into the socket. Make sure that the plug is properly fit into the socket. • Are the temperature adjustments correctly made? • Power might be cut off. The fridge is running frequently or for a long time.

• Your new product may be wider than the previous one. This is quite normal. Large refrigerators operate for a longer period of time. • The ambient room temperature may be high. This is quite normal. • The refrigerator might have been plugged in recently or might have been loaded with food. Cooling down of the refrigerator completely may last for a couple of hours longer. • Large amounts of hot food might have been put in the refrigerator recently. Hot food causes longer running of the refrigerator until they reach the safe storage temperature. • Doors might have been opened frequently or left ajar for a long time. The warm air that has entered into the refrigerator causes the refrigerator to run for longer periods. Open the doors less frequently. • Freezer or fridge compartment door might have been left ajar. Check if the doors are tightly closed. • The refrigerator is adjusted to a very low temperature. Adjust the refrigerator temperature to a warmer degree and wait until the temperature is achieved. • Door seal of the fridge or freezer may be soiled, worn out, broken or not properly seated. Clean or replace the seal. Damaged/broken seal causes the refrigerator to run for a longer period of time in order to maintain the current temperature. Freezer temperature is very low while the fridge temperature is sufficient. • The freezer temperature is adjusted to a very low temperature. Adjust the freezer temperature to a warmer degree and check. Fridge temperature is very low while the freezer temperature is sufficient. • The fridge temperature might have been adjusted to a very low temperature. Adjust the fridge temperature to a warmer degree and check. Food kept in the fridge compartment drawers are freezing. • The fridge temperature might have been adjusted to a very low temperature. Adjust the fridge temperature to a warmer degree and check. Temperature in the fridge or freezer is very high. • The fridge temperature might have been adjusted to a very high degree. Fridge adjustment has an effect on the temperature of the freezer. Change the temperature of the fridge or freezer until the fridge or freezer temperature reaches to a sufficient level. • Doors might have been opened frequently or left ajar for a long time; open them less frequently. • Door might have been left ajar; close the door completely. • Large amount of hot food might have been put in the refrigerator recently. Wait until the fridge or freezer reaches the desired temperature. • The refrigerator might have been plugged in recently. Cooling down of the refrigerator completely takes time. The operation noise increases when the refrigerator is running. • The operating performance of the refrigerator may change due to the changes in the ambient temperature. It is normal and not a fault. Vibrations or noise. 21

• The floor is not even or it is weak. The refrigerator rocks when moved slowly. Make sure that the floor is strong enough to carry the refrigerator, and level. • The noise may be caused by the items put onto the refrigerator. Items on top of the refrigerator should be removed. There are noises coming from the refrigerator like liquid spilling or spraying. • Liquid and gas flows happen in accordance with the operating principles of your refrigerator. It is normal and not a fault. There is a noise like wind blowing. • Fans are used in order to cool the refrigerator. It is normal and not a fault. Condensation on the inner walls of refrigerator. • Hot and humid weather increases icing and condensation. It is normal and not a fault. • Doors might have been left ajar; make sure that the doors are closed fully. • Doors might have been opened frequently or left ajar for a long time; open them less frequently. Humidity occurs on the outside of the refrigerator or between the doors. • There might be humidity in the air; this is quite normal in humid weather. When the humidity is less, condensation will disappear. Bad odor inside the refrigerator. • Inside of the refrigerator must be cleaned. Clean the inside of the refrigerator with a sponge, lukewarm water or carbonated water. • Some containers or package materials might cause the smell. Use a different container or different brand packaging material. The door is not closing. • Food packages may prevent the door's closing. Replace the packages that are obstructing the door. • The refrigerator is not completely upright on the floor and rocking when slightly moved. Adjust the elevation screws. • The floor is not level or strong. Make sure that the floor is level and capable to carry the refrigerator. Crispers are stuck. • The food might be touching the ceiling of the drawer. Rearrange food in the drawer.