SSE 26026 S - Fridge BEKO - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL SSE 26026 S BEKO

Please read this manual first!

We hope that your product, which has been produced in 1st class manufacturing

facilitiesand checked under the most meticulous quality control procedures, will

you with years of good 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.

• 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 is supplied with 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

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.

For products with a water dispenser; 6

Things to be done for energy saving 7

Points to be considered when re-transporting

Before operating your refrigerator 8

Electric connection 8

Disposing of the packaging 9

Disposing of your old refrigerator 9

Placing and Installation 9

Replacing the interior light bulb 10

Reversing the doors 12

5 Using your refrigerator 13

Setting the operating temperature 13

The operating temperature is regulated by

the temperature control. 13

Using interior compartments 13

Bottle and can rack 14

6 Maintenance and cleaning 15

Protection of plastic surfaces 15

7 Recommended solutions for

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.

7. Adjustable front feet

8. Dairy compartment

9. Adjustable door shelves

12. Bottle and can rackEN

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.

This product is intended to be used

– indoors and in closed areas such as

– 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• For products with a freezer

compartment; Do not put bottled and

canned liquid beverages in the freezer

compartment. Otherwise, these may

• Do not touch frozen food by hand; they

may stick to your hand.

• Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning

• Vapor and vaporized cleaning 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

• Never use the parts on your refrigerator

such as the door as a means of

• Do not use electrical devices inside the

• Do not damage the parts, 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 causes skin

irritations and eye injuries.

• Do not cover or block the ventilation

holes on your refrigerator with any

• Electrical devices must be repaired

by only authorised persons. Repairs

performed by incompetent persons

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

• Place the beverage with higher proofs

tightly closed and vertically.

• Never store spray cans containing

flammable and explosive substances in

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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 andEN

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

• 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

• Refrigerator may move if adjustable

legs are not properly secured on the

floor. Properly securing adjustable legs

on the floor can prevent the refrigerator

• When carrying the refrigerator, do not

hold it from door handle. Otherwise, it

• 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.

For products with a water

Pressure of water mains should be

minimum 1 bar. Pressure of water

mains should be maximum 8 bars.

• Use only potable water.

• If the door has a lock, the key should

be kept away from reach of children.

• Children must be supervised to prevent

them from tampering with the product.

If your product's cooling system

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

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

Things to be done for energy

• Do not leave the doors of your

refrigerator open for a long time.

• Do not put hot food or drinks in your

• Do not overload your refrigerator so

that the air circulation inside of it is not

• Do not install your refrigerator under

direct sunlight or near heat emitting

appliances such as ovens, dishwashers

• Pay attention to keep your food in

• 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.EN

BPlease remember that the manufacturer

shall not be held liable if the information

given in the instruction manual is not

Points to be considered

when re-transporting your

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

Please do not forget…

Every recycled material is an indispensable

source for the nature and for our

If you wish to contribute to recycling

the packaging materials, you can

get further information from the

environmental bodies or local

Before operating your

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

2.Please 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

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 fridge door is open, the

fridge compartment interior light will

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

6.Front edges of the refrigerator may feel

warm. This is normal. These areas

are designed to be warm to avoid

Connect your product to a grounded

socket which is being protected by a

fuse with the appropriate capacity.

• The connection must be in compliance

with national regulations.

• The power cable plug must be easily

accessible after installation.

• The specified voltage must be equal to

• Extension cables and multiway plugs

must not be used for connection.

BA damaged power cable must be

replaced by a qualified electrician.

BProduct must not be operated before it

is repaired! There is danger of electric

Disposing of the packaging

The packing materials may be

dangerous for children. Keep the

packing materials out of the reach of

children or dispose of them by classifying

them in accordance with the waste

instructions. Do not dispose of them

along with the normal household waste.

The packing of your refrigerator is

produced from recyclable materials.

Disposing of your old

Dispose of your old refrigerator without

giving any harm to the environment.

•You may consult your authorised dealer

or waste collection center of your

municipality about the disposal of your

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

Placing and Installation

A If the entrance door of the room where

the refrigerator will be installed is not

wide enough for the refrigerator to

pass through, then 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

2. Keep your refrigerator away from heat

sources, humid places and direct

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.EN

Replacing the interior light

Should the light fail to work switch off at

the socket outlet and pull out the mains

plug. Follow the below instructions to

check if the light bulb has worked itself

If the light still fails to work obtain a

replacement E14 screw cap type 15

Watt (Max) bulb from your local electrical

store and then fit it as follows:

1. Switch off at the socket outlet and pull

out the mains plug. You may find it useful

to remove shelves for easy access.

2. Remove the light diffuser cover as

shown in figure (a-b).

3. Replace the burnt-out light bulb.

4. Reassemble the light diffuser cover as

shown in figure (c).

“Push firmly to ensure cover is fitted

5. Carefully dispose of the burnt-out light

“Replacement light bulb can easily be

obtained from a good local electrical or

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

- The door should not be opened

- It must be operated empty without

- Do not unplug your refrigerator. If

a power failure occurs out of your

control, please see the warnings in

the “Recommended solutions for the

C Original packaging and foam

materials should be kept for future

transportations or moving.EN

Reversing the doorsEN

Setting the operating

The operating temperature is regulated

by the temperature control.

1 = Lowest cooling setting

5 = Highest cooling setting (Coldest

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”

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 kept inside.

Frequently opening the door causes the

interior temperature to rise.

For this reason, it is recommended

to close the door again as soon as

Using interior compartments

Freezer compartment : Food that should

be frozen and stored is placed in this

Body shelves: Distance between

the shelves can be adjusted when

Crisper: Vegetables and fruits can be

stored in this compartment for long

periods without decaying.

Bottle shelf: Bottles, jars and tins can be

placed in these shelves.

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 refrigerator.

Allow hot foods and beverages to cool to

room temperature prior to placing them

in the refrigerator.

Store concentrated alcohol only standing

upright and tightly closed.EN

This accessory can be used for storing

either a bottle or 3 pieces of cans side

Do not store explosive substances or

containers with flammable propellant

gases (canned cream, spray cans etc.)

in the device. There is a danger of

The fridge compartment defrosts

automatically. The thawing water

flows through the drain channel into a

collection container at the rear of the

During defrosting, water droplets form

at the back of the fridge due to the

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

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

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

B Make sure that no water enters the

lamp housing and other electrical

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

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

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

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

• 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

• Are the temperature adjustments correctly made?

• Power might be cut off.EN

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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Doors might have been opened frequently or left ajar for a long time; open them less

• 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.EN

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.

• 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

• 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

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 odour 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 food might be touching the ceiling of the drawer. Rearrange food in the drawer.DE

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