SSE37000 - Fridge BEKO - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL SSE37000 BEKO

Congratulations on your choice of our product which will certainly provide you with many years

Please read this Instruction Manual carefully. It contains important information on how to use your

new appliance. If instructions are not adhered to, you may lose your right to service at no charge

during the warranty period. Please keep this manual in a safe place and pass it on to later users

• Do not connect your appliance to the power supply until all packing and transit protectors

• Leave to stand upright for at least 4 hours before switching on to allow the system to settle if

transported horizontally.

• This appliance must only be used for its intended purpose, i.e. the storing and freezing of

• We do not recommend use of this appliance in an unheated, cold room e.g. garage,

conservatory, annex, shed, outdoors etc., see ‘Location’.

• On delivery, check to make sure that the product is not damaged and that all the parts and

accessories are in perfect condition.

• Do not operate a damaged appliance if in doubt, check with your dealer.

• Do not allow children to play with the appliance.

• Do not sit or stand on, or let the children sit or stand on the appliance or on the pull-out parts.

• Do not hang on the appliance door.

• Your appliance contains no fluoridated coolants (CFC/HFC), but isobutane

(R 600 a), a natural gas which is highly compatible with the environment.

(R 600 a) is easily flammable. Therefore, be sure that the cooling circuit is not damaged

either during transport or during operations.

In the event of damage;

• Avoid any open flame, sources of sparks and flammable substances.

• Immediately air the room in which the appliance is located.

• In case the coolant spraying out contacts you eyes it may cause eye injuries.

• The space in the room where the appliance is installed must not be smaller than 10 cubic

• Do not dispose of the appliance in a fire. Your appliance contains non CFC substances in

the insulation which are flammable.

• Please contact your local authority in your region for information on disposal methods and

facilities available.

Warning - Keep ventilation openings on the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure,

clear of obstruction.

Warning - Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting

process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

Warning - Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

Warning - Do not use electrical devices inside the food storage compartments of the

appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

• Avoid touching the metal condenser wiring on the backside of the appliance there is risk of

• In the event of a possible malfunction, disconnect the appliance from the power supply first.

• Prior to cleaning the appliance always unplug the appliance or switch off the circuit breaker. Do

not pull from the power cable. Pull from the plug.

• Repairs to the electrical equipment may only be made by qualified experts. If the power

cable is damaged, the manufacturer or customer service must replace it in order to avoid

• 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.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.en en

Transport instructions

The device should be transported only in

The packing as supplied must be intact during

After a transport in the horizontal position, the

device may only be taken into operation 4

hours after being stood up vertically again.

The appliance must be protected against rain,

moisture and other atmospheric influences.

The manufacturer assumes no liability if safety

instructions are disregarded.

Make the appliance unusable immediately.

Pull out the mains plug and cut the power

cable. Remove or destroy snap or latch locks

before disposing of the appliance. In this

manner you prevent children from locking

themselves in and endangering their lives.

• Do not operate your appliance in a room

where the temperature is likely to fall below

10 °C at night and/or especially in winter. At

lower temperatures the appliance may not

operate, resulting in a reduction in the storage

• The climate class rate of your appliance is

given on the rating label located inside the

appliance. It specifies the appropriate operating

ambient temperatures as explained below.

Climatic class Ambient temperatures

SN+10 °C to 32 °C N +16 °C to 32 °C ST +18 °C to 38 °C T+18 °C to 43 °C SN-ST+10 °C to 38 °C SN-T +10 °C to 43 °C Location

Only place the device in dry rooms which can

Avoid direct sunlight or direct heat sources

such as a stove or a heater.

If this cannot be avoided, the following

minimum distances should be maintained:

Electric stoves: 3,00 cm

• Ensure sufficient air circulation for your

• Make sure that sufficient room is provided

around the appliance to ensure free air

Fit the two plastic wall spacers supplied with

the appliance rotating 1/4 turn to the condenser

at the back of the appliance (Fig. 3).

• The device should be located on a smooth

surface. The two front feet can be adjusted as

required. To ensure that your appliance is

standing upright adjust the two front feet by

turning clockwise or counter-clockwise, until

the product is in firm contact with the floor.

Correct adjustment of feet avoids excessive

vibration and noise.

Electrical connections

This appliance must be grounded.

• Check whether the power type and voltage

your region corresponds to the one stated on

the rating label inside the appliance.

• The electrical safety of the appliance is only

assured when the grounding system in the

house is installed in accordance with

• When placing the appliance, do not let the

power cable get stuck under it; otherwise the

cable will be damaged.

• Ensure that the plug remains readily

accessible. Do not use a multiple adapter bar

or an extension cable.

• The electrical specifications of your appliance

is given on the rating label located inside the

• Route power cable to allow easy connection

and disconnection after installation.

· If the supply cord is damaged, it must be

replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent

or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid

• A contact separator should be used if the

power cable is not accessible. (for built-in

Below information about accessories are

supplied only for reference. Below accessories

may not be exactly same as the accessories

Get to know your device

How to use the accessories

Sliding storage boxes (Fig. 6)

This accessory is designed to use the door

shelves’ volume more efficiently. Moving those

boxes right or left helps to easily settle high

bottles to the shelf below.

Defrost water collection channel - Drain

Adjustable front feet

1 = Lowest cooling setting (Warmest setting)

5 = Highest cooling setting (Coldest setting)

Min. = Lowest cooling setting

Max. = Highest cooling setting

The average temperature inside the fridge

should be around +5°C.

Please choose the setting according to the

desired temperature.

You can stop operation of your device by

adjusting the thermostat knob to “0” position.

Please note that there will be different

temperatures in the cooling area.

The coldest region is immediately above the

vegetable compartment.

The interior temperature also depends on

ambient temperature, the frequency with which

the door is opened and the amount of foods

Frequently opening the door causes the interior

temperature to rise.

For this reason, it is recommended to close

the door again as soon as possible after use.

Setting the operating

The operating temperature is regulated by the

temperature control.

Before you begin operating your device, the

following points should be re-checked for

• Is the device standing properly on the floor?

• Is there sufficient space for good air

• Is the interior clean? (Also see the section

“Cleaning and care”)

• Set the thermostat knob half way between

1 and 5 or Min. and Max.

• Now connect the device to the mains.

The compressor is turned on; the interior light

comes on when the door is opened.

Do not place foodstuff into the refrigerator until

the temperature has reached the desired level.en en

The fridge compartment is for the short-term

storage of fresh food and drinks.

Store milk products in the intended

compartment in the refrigerator.

Bottles can be stored in the bottle holder or

in the bottle shelf of the door.

Raw meat is best kept in a polyethylene bag

in the compartment at the very bottom of the

Allow hot foods and beverages to cool to room

temperature prior to placing them in the

Store concentrated alcohol only standing

upright and tightly closed.

Do not store explosive substances or

containers with flammable propellant gases

(canned cream, spray cans etc.) in the device.

There is a danger of explosion.

Defrosting of the device

The fridge compartment defrosts automatically.

The thawing water flows through the drain

channel into a collection container at the rear

of the device (Fig. 4).

During defrosting, water droplets form at the

back of the fridge due to the evaporator.

If not all of the drops run down, they may

freeze again after defrosting remove them

with a cloth soaked in warm water, but never

with a hard or sharp object.

Check the flow of the thawed water from time

to time.It may become plugged occasionally.

Clean it with a q-tip or similar (see the section

"Cleaning and care").

Replacing the interior

Should the light fail to work, proceed as follows.

1- Switch off at the socket outlet and pull

You may find it useful to remove shelves for

2- Use a flat tipped screwdriver to remove the

light diffuser cover.

3- First check that the bulb hasn’t worked loose

by ensuring it is screwed securely in the holder.

Replace the plug and switch on.

If the bulb works, replace the light cover by

inserting the rear lug and pushing up to locate

4- If the light still fails to work, switch off at the

socket outlet and pull out the mains plug.

Replace the bulb with a new 15 watt (max)

screw cap (SES) bulb.

5- Carefully dispose of the burnt-out light bulb

Replacement light bulb can easily be obtained

from a good local electrical or DIY store.en en

Interior and Exterior Surfaces

Always unplug the power cable or switch

off the circuit breaker before cleaning.

Clean the exterior using lukewarm water and

Never use detergents, abrasive or acidic

Wipe the inside compartment dry.

Be careful to prevent water from getting into

contact with the electrical connections of the

temperature control or the interior light.

If the device is not going to be used for a long

period of time, switch it off and remove all food.

Clean the device and keep the door open.

To preserve the appearance of your device,

you can polish the exterior and the door

accessories with a silicone wax.

Clean the condenser at the back of the device

once a year using a brush or a vacuum cleaner.

Dust build-up leads to increased energy

Inspect the door gasket at regular intervals.

Clean with water only, and wipe totally dry.

Cleaning of the accessories

Remove all food from the door shelves.

Lift the cover of the shelf upwards and pull it

Remove the bottom of the door shelf by

Collecting container (Pan):

Make sure that the pan at the back of the

device is always clean.

Gently release the snap of the pan from the

compressor by pushing it using a tool (like

screwdriver), so that the pan can be removed.

Lift the pan, clean it and wipe it dry.

Re-assemble in reverse order.

To clean a drawer, pull it out as far as possible,

tilt it upwards and then pull it out completely.

Practical tips and notes

• Clean fresh food and vegetables before

storing in the crisper bin.

• Always pack or wrap food, or put it in a

suitable container, before storing it in the

• Wrap food which is not suitable for storage

at cold temperatures in polyethylene bags

(pineapple, melons, cucumbers, tomatoes

• Food with strong odour or apt to acquire

odour should be wrapped in airtight or smell-

proof packaging material.

• Keep fresh food separate from cooked

food, to avoid bacteria contamination.

• Never keep fresh meat in the fridge for

more than 2 or 3 days.

• Remove any left-over canned food from

the can and store it in a suitable

• Refer to the shelf life indicated on the

• Do not obstruct the air circulation inside

the device by covering the shelves.

• Never keep any dangerous or poisonous

substances inside your device.

• Always check food that has been stored

for a long period of time for its suitability for

• Do not store fresh and cooked food

together in the same container.

• Close the door immediately after

opening, to avoid unnecessary energy

• Do not use hard or sharp objects to

remove the ice build-up.

• Do not load hot food into your device.

White wine, beer and mineral water

Raw meat and poultry

do not store in a fridge

store in polyethylene bags only

use airtight containers or polyethylene

bags; for best results, take out from the

fridge an hour before consumption.

store only for a short period of time,

use airtight packaging/wrapping

do not store together with delicate

food such as cooked food or milk

Normal operating noises

Various functional noises are completely

normal due to the operation of the cooling

system of your appliance;

• Gurgling, hissing, boiling or bubbling noises

are caused by the refrigerant, circulating inside

the cooling system. These noises can still be

heard for a short period of time after the

compressor shuts off.

• Sudden, sharp cracking or popping noises

are caused by the expansion and contraction

of the inside walls or some components inside

• Buzzing, whirring, pulsating or high-pitched

humming noises are caused by the

compressor. These noises are slightly louder

at the start-up of the compressor and reduce

when the appliance reaches the operating

Also to avoid disturbing vibrations and

noises make sure that;

• Your refrigerator is standing level on all four

• Your refrigerator is not in contact with the

walls, surrounding objects or kitchen cabinets

• Cans, bottles or dishes inside the refrigerator

are not touching and rattling against each

• All shelves and bins are mounted correctly

inside the refrigerator cabinets and doors.en en

1- The device will not work, even though

• Check if the mains plug is properly connected!

• Check if the mains supply is in order, or if a

fuse has been tripped!

• Check the temperature control for correct

2- There is a power failure.

Your freezer is suitable for the long-term

storage of frozen food that are available

commercially and also can be used to freeze

and store fresh food.

Do not open the door in case of a power failure.

rated appliance, frozen food in

the freezer compartment will not be affected

if the power failure lasts shorter than the

“Conservation Time From Failure (hours)”

mentioned in the rating label.

If the power failure is longer than the

“Conservation Time From Failure (hours)”,

then the food should be checked and either

consumed immediately or cooked and then

3- The interior light does not work.

Check the power supply!

Check the installation of the light bulb! Unplug

the power supply before checking the light

bulb. (Also see the section “Replacing the

4- Other possible malfunctions

Not every malfunction is a case for our

customer service. Very often, you can easily

resolve the problem without requesting service.

Before requesting service, please check if the

malfunction has been caused by an operating

error. If this is the case, and a service has

been requested, a service charge will be levied

even if the device is still under guarantee.

If the problem persists please contact your

dealer or customer service.

Please have the type and serial number of

your device when calling. The rating label is

This product bears the selective

sorting symbol for waste

electrical and electronic

This means that this product

must be handled pursuant to

European Directive 2002/96/EC

in order to be recycled or

dismantled to minimize 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

heatlh due to the presence of hazardous

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