SS140020 - Fridge BEKO - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL SS140020 BEKO

Please read this manual first!

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.

• 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

Things to be done for energy saving 7

Points to be considered when re-

transporting your refrigerator 8

Before operating your refrigerator ..8

Disposing of the packaging 9

Disposing of your old refrigerator ...9

Placing and Installation 9

Adjusting the feet 10

Changing the illumination lamp ... 10

Reversing the doors 11

Using interior compartments 13

Zero temperature compartment ...15

Protection of plastic surfaces 16

7 Recommended solutions

for the problems 17EN

1- Trim plastic front

5- Defrost water collection channel -

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.

9- Adjustable front feet

11- Adjustable door shelves

13- Dairy compartment

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

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 bodies.

• Consult your authorized service for

all your questions and problems

related to the refrigerator. Do not

intervene or let someone intervene to

the refrigerator without notifying the

authorised services.

• For products with a freezer

compartment; Do not eat cone ice

cream and ice cubes immediately

after you take them out of the freezer

compartment! (This may cause

frostbite in your mouth.)

• For products with a freezer

compartment; Do not put bottled

and canned liquid beverages in the

freezer compartment. Otherwise,

• Do not touch frozen food by hand;

they may stick to your hand.

• Unplug your refrigerator before

cleaning or defrosting.

• 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 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

• 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

• 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

• 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 the refrigerator.

• Do not use mechanical devices

or other means to accelerate the

defrosting process, other than those

recommended by the manufacturer.

• This product is not intended to be

used by persons with physical,

sensory or mental disorders or

unlearned or inexperienced people

(including children) unless they are

attended by a person who will be

responsible for their safety or who will

instruct them accordingly for use of

• Do not operate a damaged

refrigerator. Consult with the service

agent if you have any concerns.

• Electrical safety of your refrigerator

shall be guaranteed only if the earth

system in your house complies with

• 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

• Never plug the refrigerator into

the wall outlet during installation.

Otherwise, risk of death or serious

• 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 tools.

• For manually controlled refrigerators,

wait for at least 5 minutes to start the

refrigerator after power failure.

• This operation manual should be

handed in to the new owner of the

product when it is given to others.

• Avoid causing damage on power

cable when transporting the

refrigerator. Bending cable may cause

fire. Never place heavy objects on

power cable. Do not touch the plug

with wet hands when plugging the

• 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

• 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.EN

Never place objects on top of the

refrigerator; otherwise, these objects

may fall down when you open or

close the refrigerator's door.

• As they require a precise

temperature, vaccines, heat-sensitive

medicine and scientific materials

and etc. should not be kept in the

• 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 to move.

• 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

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 or radiators.

• 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

• Thawing frozen food in fridge

compartment will both provide energy

saving and preserve the food quality.EN

B Please remember that the

manufacturer shall not be held liable if

the information given in the instruction

manual is not observed.

Points to be considered

when re-transporting your

1. Your refrigerator must be

emptied and cleaned prior to any

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.

Please do not forget…

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

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

2. Clean the interior of the refrigerator as

recommended in the “Maintenance

and cleaning” section.

3. Plug the refrigerator into the wall

outlet. When the fridge door is open

the fridge compartment interior light

4. You will hear a noise as the

compressor starts up. The liquid and

gases sealed within the refrigeration

system may also give rise to noise,

even if the compressor is not running

and this is quite normal.

5. Front edges of the refrigerator may

feel warm. This is normal. These areas

are designed to be warm to avoid

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

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

5. You will hear a noise as the

compressor starts up. The liquid and

gases sealed within the refrigeration

system may also give rise to noise,

even if the compressor is not running

and this is quite normal.EN

6. Front edges of the refrigerator may

feel warm. This is normal. These

areas are designed to be warm to

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 your mains voltage.

• Extension cables and multiway plugs

must not be used for connection.

B A damaged power cable must be

replaced by a qualified electrician.

B Product must not be operated before

it is repaired! There is danger of

Disposing of the packaging

The packing materials may be

dangerous for children. Keep the

packing materials out of the reach

of children or dispose them of by

classifying them in accordance

with the waste instructions. Do not

dispose them of along with the normal

The packing of your refrigerator is

produced from recyclable materials.

Disposing of your old

Dispose of your old machine without

giving any harm to the environment.

• You may consult your authorized

dealer or waste collection center of

your municipality about the disposal

of your refrigerator.

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

1. Install your refrigerator to a place

that allows ease of use.

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

4. Place your refrigerator on an even

floor surface to prevent jolts.

5. Do not keep your refrigerator in

ambient temperatures under 10°C.

C This appliance is designed to

operate at temperatures specified

in the table below is equipped with

Advanced Electronic Temperature

Control System [AETCS] which

ensures that at the advised setting [4

- four on the knob] the frozen food in

the freezer will not defrost even if the

ambient temperature falls as low asEN

Changing the illumination

To change the lamp used for

illumination of your refrigerator, please

call your Authorized Service.

If your refrigerator is unbalanced;

You can balance your refrigerator by

turning the front legs as shown in the

illustration below. The corner where

the leg exists is lowered when you turn

it 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

When first installed the product

MUST NOT be placed in low ambient

temperatures because the freezer will

not reduce to it’s standard operating

temperature. Once it has reached its

steady operating state it can be re-

So you may then install your appliance

in a garage or an unheated room

without having to worry about frozen

food in the freezer being spoilt.

However at low ambient temperatures

mentioned above, fridge contents are

likely to freeze, so check and consume

food in the fridge accordingly. When

the ambient temperature returns to

normal, you may change the knob

setting to suit your needs.

C If the ambient temperature is

below 0°C, the food in the fridge

compartment will freeze.So, we

recommend you don’t use the fridge

compartment in such low ambient

conditions. You can continue using the

freezer compartment as usual.EN

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

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

C Please make sure that the interior

of your refrigerator is cleaned

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

5 Using your refrigerator

The thermostat knob is located on the

top trim of the refrigerator.

When you adjust the set temperature,

there may be a short delay before the

compressor starts to operate. This is

normal and not a compressor fault.

Using interior compartments

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.

Stopping your product

If your thermostat is equipped with “0”

- Your product will stop operating

when you turn the thermostat button

to “0” (zero) position. Your product

will not start unless to you turn the

thermostat button to position “1” or

one of the other positions again.

If your thermostat is equipped with

- Unplug your product to stop it.EN

The fridge compartment is for the

short-term storage of fresh food and

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.

Do not store explosive substances or

containers with flammable propellant

gases (canned cream, spray cans etc.)

in the device. There is a danger of

Food in pans, covered

food or drinks (such

as milk, fruit juice and

Crisper Vegetables and fruits

Defrosting of the appliance

The appliance defrosts automatically.EN

This compartment has been designed

to store frozen food which would be

thawed slowly (meat, fish, chicken,etc.)

as required.Zero temperature

compartment is the coldest place

of your refrigerator in which dairy

products (cheese, butter), meat,

fish or chicken may be kept at ideal

storage conditions.Vegetables and/

or fruits must not be placed in this

The odor filter inside the fan housing

which is located on top of your fresh

food compartment prevents formation

of bad smell in your product.

To clean the odor filter, remove

the fan housing and leave the filter

under sun light for a day. Filter will be

cleaned during this time period. Fit the

filter back to its place . Perform this

operation once a year.EN

6 Maintenance and cleaning

A Never use gasoline, benzene or

similar substances for cleaning

B We recommend that you unplug the

appliance before cleaning.

C Never use any sharp abrasive

instrument, soap, household

cleaner, detergent and wax polish for

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

C To remove door racks, remove all the

contents and then simply push the

door rack upwards from the base.

Protection of plastic

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

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?

Condensation on the side wall of the fridge compartment. (MULTI ZONE, COOL CONTROL

• 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

• 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

• Your refrigerator will start running approximately after 6 minutes. Please call the service if

your 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 he plug is inserted tightly to

• Are the temperature adjustments correctly made? There is a power failure. Call your

electricity supplier.EN

The fridge is running frequently or for a long time.

• Your new refrigerator 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

• Freezer or fridge compartment door might have been left ajar. Check if the doors are tightly

• 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 is 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 is 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 is 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.

• The door might be left ajar. Close the door completely.

• Large amounts of hot food might have been put in the refrigerator recently. Wait until the

fridge or freezer reaches the desired temperature.

• Refrigerator might have been plugged in recently. Cooling down of the refrigerator

completely takes time because of the size.

Noise similar to the sound of seconds heard from an analog clock is coming from the

• This noise is coming from the solenoid valve of the refrigerator. Solenoid valve functions for

the purpose of ensuring coolant passage through the compartment which can be adjusted

to cooling or freezing temperatures, and performing cooling functions. This is normal and is

The operation noise increases when the refrigerator is running.

• The operating performance characteristics o f the refrigerator may change according 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 level, strong and capable to carry the refrigerator.

• The noise may be caused by the items put onto the refrigerator. Such items should be

removed from the top of the refrigerator.

There are noises 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.

• Air activators (fans) are used in order to allow the refrigerator to cool efficiently. It is normal

Condensation on the inner walls of refrigerator.

• Hot and humid weather increases icing and condensation. It is normal and not a fault.

• The doors are ajar. Make sure that the doors are closed completely.

• Doors might have been opened very frequently or they might have been left open for along

time. Open the door less frequently.

Humidity occurs on the outside of the refrigerator or between the doors.

• The weather may be humid. 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,

warm water or carbonated water.

• Some containers or packaging materials might be causing the smell. Use a different

container or different brand packaging material.

The door(s) is (are) not closing.

• Food packages may prevent the door’s closing. Replace the packages that are obstructing

• The refrigerator is probably not completely vertical on the floor and it might be 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

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

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