CH234020 - Fridge BEKO - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL CH234020 BEKO

GB Instruction for use

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.

Safety first /1 Electrical requirements /2 Transportation instructions /2 Installation instructions /2 Getting to know your appliance /3 Suggested arrangement of food in the appliance /3 Temperature control and adjustment /3 Before operating /4 Storing frozen food; Freezing fresh food /4 Making ice cubes /4 Defrosting /5 Replacing the interior light bulb /5 Cleaning and care /5 Repositioning the door; Do’s and don’ts /6 Energy Consumption /7 Information concerning the noise and the vibrations /8 Trouble – shooting /8 Thechnical data /9

1012Congratulations on your choice of a Quality

Appliance, designed to give you many years of service.

Do not connect your appliance to the electricity supply

until all packing and transit protectors have been

• Leave to stand for at least 12 hours before switching

on, to allow compressor oil to settle, if transported

• If you are discarding an old appliance with a lock or

latch fitted to the door, ensure that it is left in a safe

condition to prevent the entrapment of children.

• This appliance must only be used for its intended

• Do not dispose of the appliance on a fire. Your

appliance contains non CFC substances in the

insulation which are flammable. We suggest you

contact your local authority for information on disposal

and available facilities.

• We do not recommend use of this appliance in an

unheated, cold room. (e.g. garage, conservatory,

annex, shed, out-house etc.)

To obtain the best possible performance and trouble

free operation from your appliance it is very important to

read these instructions carefully. Failure to observe

these instructions may invalidate your right to free

service during the guarantee period.

Please keep these instructions in a safe place for easy

GB Instruction for use

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.GB Instruction for use

Electrical requirements

Before inserting the plug into the wall socket

make sure that the voltage and the frequency

shown in the rating plate inside the appliance

corresponds to your electricity supply.

We recommend that this appliance is

connected to the mains supply via a suitably

switched and fused socket in a readily

accessible position.

Warning! This appliance must be earthed.

Repairs to electrical equipment should only be

performed by a qualified technician. Incorrect

repairs carried out by an unqualified person

are carry risks that may have critical

consequences for the user of the appliance.

This appliance operates with R600a which is

an environmental friendly but flammable gas.

During the transportation and fixing of the

product, care must be taken not to damage

the cooling system. If the cooling system is

damaged and there is a gas leakage from the

system, keep the product away from open

flame sources and ventilate the room for a

WARNING - Do not use mechanical devices

or other means to accelerate the defrosting

process, others than those recommended by

WARNING - Do not damage the refrigerant

WARNING - Do not use electrical appliances

inside the food storage compartments of the

appliance, unless they are of the type

recommended by the manufacturer.

WARNING - 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 hazard.

Transportation instructions

1. The appliance should be transported only in

an upright position. The packing as supplied

must be intact during transportation.

2. If during the transport the appliance, has

been positioned horizontally, it must not be

operated for at least 12 hours, to allow the

3. Failure to comply with the above

instructions could result in damage to the

appliance, for which the manufacturer will not

4. The appliance must be protected against

rain, moisture and other atmospheric

• Care must be taken while cleaning/carrying

the appliance not to touch the bottom of the

condenser metal wires at the back of the

appliance, as this could cause injury to fingers

• Do not attempt to sit or stand on top of your

appliance as it is not designed for such use.

You could injure yourself or damage the

• Make sure that the mains cable is not caught

under the appliance during and after moving,

as this could damage the cable.

• Do not allow children to play with the

appliance or tamper with the controls.

Installation instructions

1. Do not keep your appliance in a room

where the temperature is likely to fall below

-15 degrees C (5 degrees F) at night and/or

especially in winter.

2. Do not place the appliance near cookers or

radiators or in direct sunlight, as this will

cause extra strain on the appliance's

functions. If installed next to a source of heat

or freezer, maintain the following minimum

From Radiators 300 mm

3. Make sure that sufficient room is provided

around the appliance to ensure free air

circulation (Item 2).

• Put the back airing lid to the back of your

refrigerator to set the distance between the

refrigerator and the wall (Item 3).

4. The appliance should be positioned 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 anti-

clockwise, until firm contact is secured with

the floor. Correct adjustment of feet prevents

excessive vibration and noise (Item 4).

5. Refer to "Cleaning and Care" section to

prepare your appliance for use.

2GB Instruction for use

Getting to know your appliance

1 - Setting knob and interior light

2 - Adjustable Cabinet shelves

5 - Fresh zone cover

6 - Fresh zone compartment

8 - Ice tray support & ice tray

9 - Compartment for quickly freezing

10 - Compartments for frozen froods keeping

11 - Adjustable foot

12 - Dairy Compartment

15 - Shelf for bottles

The timer is a device for automatic defrost.

After a certain time him activate the heaters

who produce the defrost of your refriferator.

Suggested arrangement of food in

Guidelines for obtaining optimum storage and

1. The fridge compartment is for the short-

term storage of fresh food and drinks.

2. The freezer compartment is

rated and suitable for the freezing and

storage of pre-frozen food.

The recommendation for storage as

stated on the food packaging should be

observed at all times.

3. Dairy products should be stored in the

special compartment provided in the door

4. Cooked dishes should be stored in airtight

5. Fresh wrapped produce can be kept on

the shelf. Fresh fruit and vegetables should be

cleaned and stored in the crispers.

6. Bottles can be kept in the door section.

7. To store raw meat, wrap in polythene

bags and place on the fresh zone

compartment. Do not allow to come into

contact with cooked food, to avoid

contamination. For safety, only store raw meat

for two to three days.

8. For maximum efficiency, the removable

shelves should not be covered with paper or other

materials to allow free circulation of cool air.

9. Do not keep vegetable oil on door

shelves. Keep the food packed, wrapped or

covered. Allow hot food and beverages to cool

before refrigerating. Leftover canned food

should not be stored in the can.

10. Fizzy drinks should not be frozen and

products such as flavoured water ices should

not be consumed too cold.

11. Some fruit and vegetables suffer damage

if kept at temperatures near 0°C. Therefore

wrap pineapples, melons, cucumbers,

tomatoes and similar produce in polythene

12. High-proof alcohol must be stored upright

in tightly closed containers. Never store

products that contain an inflammable

propellant gas (e.g. cream dispensers, spray

cans, etc.) or explosive substances. These

are an explosion hazard.

Temperature control and adjustment

Operating temperatures are controlled by the

setting knob (Item 5) located on the ceiling of

fridge compartment. Settings may be made from

min, 1 ... 6, max, max being the coldest position.

When the appliance is switched on for the first

time, the setting knob should be adjusted so

that after 24 hours, the average fridge

temperature is no higher than +5°C (+41°F).

We recommend you set the knob half way

between the min and max setting and monitor

to obtain the desired temperature i. e. towards

max you will obtain a colder fridge

temperature and vice versa. Some sections of

the fridge may be cooler or warmer (such as

the salad crisper and the top part of the

cabinet) which is quite normal.

The normal storage temperature of the freezer

should be -18°C (0°F). Lower temperatures

may be obtained by adjusting setting knob

towards max position.

We recommend that you check the

temperature with an accurate thermometer to

ensure that the storage compartments are

kept to the desired temperature.

3GB Instruction for use

Remember you must take your reading very

quickly since the thermometer temperature

will rise very rapidly after you remove it from

Please remember each time the door is

opened cold air escapes and the internal

temperature rises. Therefore never leave the

door open and ensure it is closed immediately

after food is put in or removed.

In case of a temporary ice build up in the

fridge compartment, reduce the setting to min,

monitoring at the same time that the fridge

temperature is maximum +5 degrees C [41

degrees F]. Once the ice build up disappears

and the appliance starts auto defrosting again

as normal, then you may increase the setting,

Before you start using the appliance check that:

1. The feet have been adjusted for perfect

2. The interior is dry and air can circulate

3. The interior is clean as recommended

under "Cleaning and care.”

4. The plug has been inserted into the wall

socket and the electricity is switched on.

When the door is open the 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 make some

(noise), whether the compressor is running or

not. This is quite normal.

6. Slight undulation of the top of the cabinet is

quite normal due to the manufacturing

process used; it is not a defect.

7. We recommend setting the knob midway

and monitor the temperature to ensure the

appliance maintains desired storage

temperatures (See section Temperature

Control and Adjustment).

8. Do not load the appliance immediately it is

switched on. Wait until the correct storage

temperature has been reached. We

recommend checking the temperature with an

accurate thermometer (see; Temperature

Control and Adjustment).

Your freezer is suitable for the long-term

storage of commercially frozen foods and also

can be used to freeze and store fresh food.

If there is a power failure, do not open the

door. Frozen food should not be affected if the

failure lasts for less than 18 hrs. If the failure

is longer, then the food should be checked

and either eaten immediately or cooked and

Please observe the following instructions to

obtain the best results.

Do not freeze too large a quantity at any one

time. The quality of the food is best preserved

when it is frozen right through to the core as

quickly as possible.

Do not exceed the freezing capacity of your

Placing warm food into the freezer

compartment causes the refrigeration

machine to operate continously until the food

is frozen solid. This can temporarily lead to

excessive cooling of the refrigeration

When freezing fresh food, keep the setting

knob at medium position. Small quantities of

food up to 1/2 kg. (1 lb) can be frozen without

adjusting the temperature control knob.

Take special care not to mix already frozen

food and fresh food.

Fill the ice - cube tray 3/4 full with water and

place it in the freezer. Loosen frozen trays

with a spoon handle or a similar implement;

never use sharp-edged objects such as

4GB Instruction for use

A) Fridge compartment

The fridge compartment defrosts

automatically. The defrost water runs to the

drain tube via a collection container at the

back of the appliance (Item 6).

During defrosting, water droplets may form at

the back of the fridge compartment where a

concealed evaporator is located. Some

droplets may remain on the liner and refreeze

when defrosting is completed. Do not use

pointed or sharp-edged objects such as

knives or forks to remove the droplets which

If, at any time, the defrost water does not

drain from the collection channel, check that

no food particles have blocked the drain tube.

The drain tube can be cleared with a pipe-

cleaner or similar implement.

Check that the tube is permanently placed with

its end in the collecting tray on the compressor

to prevent the water spilling on the electric

installation or on the floor (Item 7).

B) Freezer compartment

The NO FROST type defrost is compleetly

automatic. No intervention from your side is

requiered. The water is colected on the

compressor tray. Due the heat of the

compressor the water is evaporated

Never use hairdryers, electrical heaters or

other such electrical appliances for defrosting.

Sponge out the defrost water collected in the

bottom of the freezer compartment. After

defrosting, dry the interior thoroughly (Item 8

& 9). Insert the plug into the wall socket and

switch on the electricity supply.

The fan inside the freezer compartment

circulates cold air. Never insert any object

through the guard. Do not allow children to

play with the freezer fan.

Never store products that contain inflammable

propellant gas (eg dispensers, spray cans

etc.) or explosive substances.

Don’t cover the shelves with any protective

materials, which may obstruct air circulation.

Do not allow children to play with the

appliance or tamper with the controls.

Do not obstruct the freezer fan guard to

ensure that you obtain the best possible

performance from your appliance. (Item 10)

Your appliance is fitted with a circulating fan

which is essential for the performance of the

freezer. Please ensure the fan is not blocked

(stopped) or impaired by food or packaging.

Blocking (stopping) or impairing the fan can

result in an increase of the internal freezer

temperature (Thawing).

Replacing the interior light bulb

In case that the light bulb is out of function it is

easily to replace. First make sure that the

refrigerator / freezer is disconnected from the

power supply by removing the plug. Take a

flat screwdriver and keep it carefully without

force into the left gap between lamp cover and

internal cabinet. Then press the handle of the

screwdriver carefully to the left side until you

notice that the left pin of the cover is

disengaged . Repeat this procedure on the

right gap, however now press the handle of

the screwdriver carefully to the right side. If

both sides are loosened the cover can be

Ensure that bulb is screwed securely in the

bulb holder. Plug the appliance into the power

supply. If the light still fails, replace E14

screw-cap type 15 Watt (Max) bulb from your

local electrical store and then fit it. Carefully

dispose of the burnt-out light bulb

If you have changed the light bulb please fix

the cover again in it’s former position. Take

care that the cover snaps-in correctly.

1. We recommend that you switch off the

appliance at the socket outlet and pull out the

mains plug before cleaning.

2. Never use any sharp instruments or

abrasive substances, soap, household

cleaner, detergent or wax polish for cleaning.

5GB Instruction for use

3. Use luke warm water to clean the cabinet

of the appliance and wipe it dry.

4. 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.

5. Make sure that no water enters the

temperature control box.

6. If the appliance is not going to be used for

a long period of time, switch it off, remove all

food, clean it and leave the door ajar.

7. We recommend that you polish the metal

parts of the product (i.e. door exterior, cabinet

sides) with a silicone wax (car polish) to

protect the high quality paint finish.

8. Any dust that gathers on the condenser,

which is located at the back of the appliance,

should be removed once a year with a

9. Check door seals regularly to ensure they

areclean and free from food particles.

• Clean the appliance with unsuitable material;

eg petroleum based products.

• Subject it to high temperatures in any way,

• Scour, rub etc., with abrasive material.

11. Removal of dairy cover and door tray :

• To remove the dairy cover, first lift the cover

up by about an inch and pull it off from the

side where there is an opening on the cover.

• To remove a door tray, remove all the

contents and then simply push the door tray

upwards from the base.

12. Make sure that the special plastic

container at the back of the appliance which

collects defrost water is clean at all times. If

you want to remove the tray to clean it, follow

the instructions below:

• Switch off at the socket outlet and pull out

• Gently uncrimp the stud on the compressor,

using a pair of pliers, so that the tray can be

• Clean and wipe it dry

• Reassemble, reversing the sequence and

13. To remove a drawer, pull it as far as

possible, tilt it upwards and then pull it out

Do- Clean and defrost your appliance

regularly (See "Defrosting")

Do- Keep raw meat and poultry below

cooked food and dairy products.

Do- Take off any unusable leaves on

vegetables and wipe off any soil.

Do- Leave lettuce, cabbage, parsley and

cauliflower on the stem.

Do- Wrap cheese firstly in greaseproof paper

and then in a polythene bag, excluding

as much air as possible. For best results,

take out of the fridge compartment an

Do- Wrap raw meat and poultry loosely in

polythene or aluminium foil. This

Do- Wrap fish and offal in polythene bags.

Do- Wrap food with a strong odour or which

may dry out, in polythene bags, or

aluminium foil or place in airtight

Do- Wrap bread well to keep it fresh.

Do- Chill white wines, beer, lager and mineral

water before serving.

Do- Check contents of the freezer every so

Do- Keep food for as short a time as possible

and adhere to "Best Before" and "Use

Do- Store commercially frozen food in

accordance with the instructions given on

Do- Always choose high quality fresh food

and be sure it is thoroughly clean before

Do- Prepare fresh food for freezing in small

portions to ensure rapid freezing.

Do- Wrap all food in aluminium foil or freezer

quality polythene bags and make sure

any air is excluded.

Do- Wrap frozen food immediately after

purchasing and put it in to the freezer as

Do- Defrost food in the fridge compartment.

6Don’t- Store bananas in your fridge

Don’t- Store melon in your fridge. It can be

chilled for short periods as long as it

is wrapped to prevent it flavouring

Don’t- Cover the shelves with any protective

materials which may obstruct air

Don’t- Store poisonous or any dangerous

substances in your appliance. It has

been designed for the storage of

edible foodstuffs only.

Don’t- Consume food which has been

refrigerated for an excessive length of

Don’t- Store cooked and fresh food together

in the same container. They should

be packaged and stored separately.

Don’t- Let defrosting food or food juices drip

Don’t- Leave the door open for long periods,

as this will make the appliance more

costly to run and cause excessive ice

Don’t- Use sharp edged objects such as

knives or forks to remove the ice.

Don’t- Put hot food into the appliance. Let it

Don’t- Put liquid-filled bottles or sealed cans

containing carbonated liquids into the

freezer, as they may burst.

Don’t- Exceed the maximum freezing loads

when freezing fresh food.

Don’t- Give children ice-cream and water

ices direct from the freezer. The low

temperature may cause 'freezer

Don’t- Freeze fizzy drinks.

Don’t- Try to keep frozen food which has

thawed; it should be eaten within 24

hours or cooked and refrozen.

Don’t- Remove items from the freezer with

GB Instruction for use

Maximum frozen food storage volume is

achieved without using the middle and upper

drawer provided in the freezer compartment.

Energy consumption of your appliance is

declared while the freezer compartment is

fully loaded without the use of the middle and

Practical advice concerning the reduction

of the electricity consumption

1. Make sure that the appliance is located in

well-ventilated areas, far from any source of

heat (cooker, radiator etc.). At the same time,

the location of the appliance must be done in

such a way that it prevents it to be under the

direct incidence of the sunbeams.

2. Make sure that the food purchased in

refrigerated/frozen condition is placed into the

appliance as soon as possible, especially

during summertime. It is recommended to use

thermal insulated bags to transport the food

3. We recommend the thawing of the packets

taken out from the freezer compartment be

done in the refrigerator compartment. For this

purpose, the packet which is going to be

thawed will be placed in a vessel so that the

water resulting from the thawing does not leak

in the refrigerator compartment. We

recommend you to start the thawing at least

24 hours before the use of the frozen food.

4. We recommend reducing the number of

door openings to the minimum.

5. Do not keep the door of the appliance open

more than necessary and make sure that after

each opening the door is well closed.Trouble - shooting

If the appliance does not operate when

• That the plug is inserted properly in the

socket and that the power supply is on. (To

check the power supply to the socket, plug

in another appliance)

• Whether the fuse has blown/circuit breaker

has tripped/main distribution switch has

• That the temperature control has been set

• That the new plug is wired correctly, if you

have changed the fitted, moulded plug.

If the appliance is still not operating at all after

above checks, contact the dealer from whom

you purchased the unit.

Please ensure that above checks have been

done, as a charge will be made if no fault is

GB Instruction for use

Information concerning the noise

and the vibrations which might

appear during the operation of the

1. The operation noise can increase during

- In order to keep the temperatures at the

adjusted temperatures, the compressor of the

appliance starts periodically. The noise

produced by the compressor becomes

stronger when it starts and a click can be

heard when it stops.

- The performance and operation features of

the appliance can change according to the

modifications of the temperature of the

ambient environment. They must be

considered as normal.

2. Noises like liquids flowing or as being

- These noises are caused by the flow of the

refrigerant in the circuit of the appliance and

comply with the operation principle of the

3. Noise similar to wind blowing.

- It is generated by the fan (fans) with which

your appliance is endowed. These fans help

to the efficient cooling of the appliance. This

noise is normal, not a defect.

4. Other vibrations and noises.

- The level of noise and vibrations can be

caused by the type and the aspect of the floor

on which the appliance is placed. Make sure

that the floor does not have significant level

distortions or if it can yield to the weight of the

appliance (it is flexible).

- Another source of noise and vibrations is

represented by the objects placed on the

appliance. These objects must be removed

- The bottles and the vessels placed in the

refrigerator touching each other. In such

cases move the bottles and the vessels so

that there is a small distance between them.

Power consumption (kWh/year) (2)

Ecological refrigerating agent R600a

(1) Energy class : A+++ . . . D (A+++ = economical . . . D = less economical)

(2) The real power consumption depends on using conditions and appliance location.

GB Instruction for use

The 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 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, you household waste disposal service

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