HM130520 - Freezer BEKO - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL HM130520 BEKO

In order to ensure a normal operation of your refrigerating appliance, which uses a completely environmentally friendly

refrigerant the R600a (flammable only under certain conditions) you must observe the following rules:

 Do not hinder the free circulation of the air around the appliance.

 Do not use mechanical devices in order to accelerate the defrosting, others than the ones recommended by the

 Do not destroy the refrigerating circuit.

 Do not use electric appliances inside the food keeping compartment, other than those that might have been recommended

by the manufacturer.

Advice for recycling of the old appliance /1 Packing Recycling /2 Transport instructions /2 Warnings and special advice /2 Setting up /3 Electric connection /3 Switching off; Operation /4 Appliance description /4 Appliance operation (multimode) /4 Advice for food conservation /5 Replacing the interior light bulb /5 Mounting of the water collection tray /6 Way of energy saving /6 Advice to defrost your appliance /6 Cleaning of the appliance /7 Defects finding guide /7

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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.

Les illustrations présentées dans cette notice d’utilisation sont schématiques et peuvent ne pas correspondre

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Congratulations for your choice!

The appliance you have purchased is one in the BEKO products range and

represents a harmonious joining between the refrigeration technique with the

aestetical outlook. It has a new and attractive design and is built according to

the European and national standards which guarantee its operation and

safety features. At the same time, the used refrigerant, R600a, is

environment-friendly and it does not affect the ozone layer.

In order to use the best your appliance, we advise you to read carefully the

information in these user instructions.

Advice for recycling your old appliance

If your newly purchased appliance replaces an older appliance, you must

consider a few aspects.

The old appliances are not valueless scrap. Their disposal, while preserving

the environment, allows the recovery of important raw materials.

Make your old appliance useless:

- disconnect the appliance from the supply;

- remove the supply cord (cut it);

- remove the eventual locks on the door to avoid the blocking of children

inside, while playing, and the endangering of their lives.

The refrigerating apliances contain insulating materials and refrigerants

which require a proper recycling.

Original Spare parts will be provided for 10 years, following the product

This appliance is not intended for use by person 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.Packing Recycling

Do not allow children to play with the

packing or with parts of it. There is the risk

of suffocation with parts of corrugated

cardboard and with plastic film.

In order to get to you in good condition, the

appliance was protected with a suitable

packing. All the materials of the packing are

compatible with the environment and

recyclable. Please help us recycle the packing

while protecting the environment!

Before putting the appliance in operation, read

carefully and entirely these instructions. They

contain important information concerning the

setting up, use and maintenance of the

The manufacturer is free of any responsibility

if the information in this document are not

observed. Keep the instructions in a safe

place in order to reach them easily in case of

need. They can also be useful subsequently

This appliance must be used only for its

intended purpose, (household use), in

suitable areas, far from rain, moisture or

other weather conditions.

Transport instructions

The appliance must be transported, as much

as possible, only in vertical position. The

packing must be in perfect condition during

If during transport the appliance was put in

horisontal position (only according to the

markings on the packing), it is advised that,

before putting it into operation, the appliance

is left to rest for 4 hours in order to allow the

settling of the refrigerating circuit.

The failure to to observe these instructions

can cause the breakdown of the

motorcompressor and the cancellation of its

Warnings and general advice

 Do not plug in the appliance if you noticed a

 Please avoid to distort the refrigerating

circuit (tubes) during transport, handling and

positionning of the appliance.

 The repairs must be done only by qualified

 In the following situations please unplug the

appliance from the mains:

- when you defrost completely the appliance;

- when you clean the appliance.

To unplug the appliance, pull by the plug,

 Ensure the minimum space between the

appliance and the wall against which it is

 Do not climb on the appliance.

 Do not allow the children to play or hide

inside the appliance.

 Never use electric appliances inside the

appliance, for defrosting.

 Do not use the appliance near heating

appliances, cookers or other sources of heat

 Do not leave the appliance door open more

than it is necessary to put in or take out the

 Do not leave the food in the appliance if it is

 Do not keep inside products containing

flammable or explosive gases.

 Never touch cold metal parts or frozen food

with wet hands because your hands can

quickly freeze on the very cold surfaces.

 Verify the horizontal position of the product

to ensure a good flow of the water resulted

EN Instruction for useElectric connection

Your appliance is intended to operate at a

single-phase voltage of 230V/50 Hz. Before

plugging in the appliance, please make sure

that the parameters of the mains in your

house (voltage, current type, frequency)

comply to the operation parameters of the

 The information concerning the supply

voltage and the absorbed power is given on

the marking label placed in the back side of

 The electric installation must comply with

the law requirements.

 The earthing of the appliance is

compulsory. The manufacturer has no

responsibility for any damage to persons,

animals or goods which may arise from

the failure to observe the specified

 The appliance is endowed with a supply

cord and a plug (European type, marked

10/16A) with double earthing contact for

safety. If the socket is not the same type with

the plug, please ask a specialised electrician

 Do not use extension pieces or multiple

 Please keep a distance of min. 25 cm from

any furniture „suspended” above the

appliance. This clearance will also be kept in

case of a niche or of another construction

 The appliance is not built to be included into

 Please fit the supplied accessories.

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 If you do not use your appliance for a few

days, it is not advisable to switch it off. If you

do not use it for a longer period, please

- unplug the appliance;

- empty the appliance;

- defrost it and clean it;

- leave the door open to avoid the formation of

 If the supply cord is damaged, it must be

replaced by the manufacturer, its service

agent or similarly qualified persons in order to

 If your appliance has a lock, keep it locked

and store the key in a safe place, out of the

reach of children. If you are discarding an

appliance with lock, make sure that, is made

ineffective. This is very important so as to

avoid children being trapped inside, which

may cause their loss of life.

This appliance was designed to operate at an

ambient temperature between +10°C and

+40°C. If the ambient temperature is above

+40°C, inside the appliance the temperature

Set up the appliance far from any source of

heat and fire. Placing it in a warm room, the

direct exposure to sunbeams or near a heat

source (heaters, cookers, ovens), will

increase the energy consumption and shorten

 Please observe the following minimun

 100 cm from the cookers working with

 150 cm from the electric and gas

 Ensure the free circulation of the air around

the appliance, by observing the distances

Assemble on the condenser (in the rear side)

the supplied spacers (Item 3).

 Place the appliance in a perfectly even, dry

and well ventilated place.

Assemble the supplied accessories.Switching off

The switching off must be possible by taking

the plug out of the socket or by means of a

mains two-poles switch placed before the

Before putting into operation, clean the inside

of the appliance (see chapter „Cleaning").

After finishing this operation please plug in the

appliance and switch on.

The green and red LEDs in the signalling

Leave the appliance work for about 2 hours

without putting food inside it.

Appliance description

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Appliance operation (multimode)

Temperature adjustment

The temperature in the cabinet may be

adjusted by turning the knob slightly left or

right in each function sector. To left for higher

temperature and to right for lower

The achieved temperatures can vary

according to the conditions of use of the

appliance, such as: place of the appliance,

ambient temperature, frequency of door

opening, extent of filling with food of the

appliance. The position of the thermostat knob

will change according to these factors.

The appliance is designed to operate in three

It can operate as a:

Using the unit as a refrigerator

At the refrigerator setting on

the knob, the temperature in

the cabinet will be about 5°C.

This temperature is ideal for

storing perishable foods

such diary products, fresh

vegetables and cold meats.

Cold drinks can also be stored at this

temperature. The load can be introduced

gradually in quantities not bigger than 50kg or

50l, on intervals of 15-20 hours.

Using the unit as a chiller

At the chiller setting on the

knob, the unit may be

compared with a butcher’s

cold storage facility. The

temperature in the cabinet

can range from 3°C to -2°C.

This temperature is ideal for

storing meat or fish for short

The advantage is that the food can be cooked

without first defrosting it. The load can be

introduced gradually in quantities not bigger

than 50kg or 50l, on intervals of 15-20 hours.

Using the unit as a freezer

At the freezer setting on the

knob the temperature in the

cabinet will be around -18°C.

This temperature is ideal for storing frozen

foods for long periods of time. For freezing of

the fresh food it is possible after min. 20 hours

In Freezer operation mode is necessary to

use the obstructing plug (item 8.)

In Fridge and chiller operation mode the

obstruction plug (item 8.) will be removed.

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The signalling system is placed on the front

side of the appliance (Item 5).

1. Thermostat adjustment knob – the inside

temperature is adjusted.

2. green LED – shows that the appliance is

supplied with electric energy.

3. red LED – damage – lights if the

temperature in the compartment is too high.

The LED will operate 15-45 minutes after the

putting into operation of the appliance, then it

must go off. If the LED goes on during the

operation, this means that defects have

4. orange button – fast freeze – this function

is useful only in freezer operation mode!

By pushing it the orange led goes on,

showing that the appliance entered into the

"fast freeze" mode. The exit of this mode is

done by pushing the button again, and the

orange led goes off.

The three LEDs give information about the

mode of operation of the appliance.

Advice for food conservation

Fridge & chiller operation.

Avoid a position of the thermostat box outside

the ranges “Fridge” & “Chiller” which could

lead to negative operation temperatures of the

appliance, in this way exceeding temperatures

below the intended range, with the danger of

the freezing of the beverages and of the fresh

food, and excessive build-up of ice on the

walls of the cabinet liner. You do not need to

remove these drops, because the water which

results is collected by the special channel in a

small tray placed on the rear side of the

appliance, from where it evaporates.

The freezer is intended to keep the frozen

food for a long time, as well as to freeze fresh

One of the main elements for a successful

food freezing is the packing.

The main conditions that the packing must

fulfill are the following: to be airtight, to be

inert towards the packed food, to resist to low

temperatures, to be proof to liquids, grease,

water vapours, smells, to be able to be

These conditions are fulfilled by the following

types of packings: plastic or aluminium film,

plastic and aliminium vessels, waxed

cardboard glasses or plastic glasses.

- For freezing the fresh food please use the

supplied baskets of the appliance.

- Do not place into the freezer a too large

quantity of food at a time. The quality of the

food is best kept if they are deeply frozen as

quickly as possible. This is why it is advisable

not to exceed the freezing capacity of the

appliance specified in the "Product Fiche".

In order to reduce the freezing time, push the

button for „fast freeze”.

- The fresh food must not come into contact

with the food already frozen.

- The frozen food you have bought can be

placed into the freezer without having to

adjust the thermostat.

- If the freezing date is not mentioned on the

packing, please take into consideration a

period of max. 3 months, as a general guide.

- The food, even partially defrosted, cannot be

frozen again, it must be consumed

immediately or cooked and then refrozen.

- The fizzy drinks will not be kept in the

- In case of a power failure, do not open the

door of the appliance.

After 24 hours since the food was placed

inside, please cancel the "fast freeze"

mode by pushing again the button 4, when

the orange led goes off.

5Replacing the interior light bulb

If the lamp burns out, disconnect the

appliance from the mains. Take out the lamp

trim. Make sure the lamp is screwed correctly.

Plug in the appliance again. If the lamp still

does not go on, replace it with another one

model E14-15W. Mount back the lamp trim in

The lamp(s) used in this appliance is not

suitable for household room illumination. The

intended purpose of this lamp is to assist the

user to place foodstuffs in the

refrigerator/freezer in a safe and comfortable

The lamps used in this appliance have to

withstand extreme physical conditions such as

temperatures below -20°C.

Mounting of the water collection tray

The tray for the water collection, (delivered with

the appliance) must be mounted in the rear of

it, under the condenser, on the metal fixing

part. It is mounted on the eyes of the metal

parts by its displacement in the direction

shown by the arrow (Item 6). The tray will be

detached from the fixing part if you want to

move the appliance from one place to another,

mounting it back after moving (Item 7).

Way of energy saving

 Avoid to place the appliance in a sunny

place or near a heat source.

 Provide the good ventilation of the

compressor and condenser.

 Do not leave the door open more than

necessary and open it only when it is

 Keep the condenser clean (the piping at the

rear of the appliance).

 For the most efficient operation try to

maintain an ambient below 27ºC and 65%

RH (Relative Humidity)".

Advice to defrost your appliance

Fridge & Chiller operation.

The defrosting of your appliance in Fridge or

Chiller operation is completely automatic and

it occurs during each period of stop of the

motor-compressor controlled by the

thermostat. No intervention from you is

necessary. The water from the defrosting is

collected in the water collection tray placed in

the rear of the appliance, from where it

- We advise you to defrost the freezer at least

twice a year or when the ice layer has an

excessive thickness.

- The ice build-up is a normal phenomenon.

- The quantity and the rapidity of ice build-up

depends on the ambient conditions and on the

frequency of the door opening.

- We advise you to defrost the appliance when

the quantity of frozen food is the least.

- Before defrosting, adjust the thermostat

knob to a higher position of the “Freezer”

mode so that the food stores more cold.

- Unplug the appliance.

- Take out the frozen food, wrap it in several

sheets of paper and put them in refrigerator or

- In defrosting period if a large amount of ice

is present please check in the rear of the

appliance the level of the water in the water

tray (Item 6.). In case of exceeding the

maximum capacity of the water tray detach it

in order to remove the collected water then

mount the tray again.

- For a fast thaw please leave the door open.

Do not use sharp metal objects to remove

Do not use hairdryers or other electric

heating appliances for defrosting.

EN Instruction for useInside cleaning

Before starting the cleaning, unplug the

appliance from the mains.

 It is advisable to clean the appliance when

 Wash the inside with lukewarm water

where you add some neutral detergent. Do

not use soap, gasoline or acetone which can

leave a strong odour.

 Wipe with a wet sponge and dry with a soft

During this operation, avoid the excess of

water, in order to prevent its entrance into the

thermal insulation of the appliance, which

would cause unpleasant odours.

Do not forget to clean also the door gasket

especially the bellow ribs, by means of a

 Clean the outside of the cooler by means of

a sponge soaked in soapy warm water, wipe

with a soft cloth and dry.

 The cleaning of the outside part of the

refrigerating circuit (motorcompressor,

condenser, connection tubes) will be done

with a soft brush or with the vacuum-cleaner.

During this operation, please take care not to

distort the tubes or detach the cables.

Do not use scouring or abrasive materials!

 After having finished the cleaning, replace

the accessories at their places and plug in the

 The tray will be cleaned every time when it

Attention: The cleaning will be done with the

tray detached from the appliance.

After having finished the cleaning, put the

accessories back to their places.

Defects finding guide

The appliance does not work.  There is a power failure.  The plug of the supply cord is not inserted well into the socket.  The fuse is blown.  The thermostat is in „OFF” position.

The temperatures are not low enough (red

LED on).  The food prevents the door closing.  The appliance was not placed correctly.  The appliance is placed too close to a heat source.  The thermostat knob is not in the correct position.

Excessive ice build-up in freezer mode.  The door was not closed properly.

The inside lighting does not work  The lamp is blown. Unplug the appliance from the mains, take out the lamp and replace

The following are not defects.  Possible noddings and cracks coming from the product: circulation of the refrigerant in the

Noises during operation

In order to keep the temperature at the value

you have adjusted, the compressor of the

appliance starts periodically.

The noises which can be heard in such

situation are normal.

They are reduced as soon as the appliance

reaches the operation temperature.

The humming noise is made by the

compressor. It can become a little stronger

when the compressor starts.

The bubbling and gurgling noises coming from

the refrigerant circulating in the pipes of the

appliance, are normal operating noises.

Never try to repair yourself the appliance or its

electric components. Any repair made by an

unauthorised person is dangerous for the user

and can result in the warranty cancellation.

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7The symbol on the product or on packaging indicates that this product may not be

treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection

point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is

disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the

environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste

handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product,

please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop

where you purchased the product.

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