FN 131430 - Freezer BEKO - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL FN 131430 BEKO

Please read this user manual first!

Dear Customer,

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.

Therefore, read this entire user manual carefully before using the product and keep it as a reference. If you handover the product to someone else, give the user manual as well.

The user manual will help you use the product in a fast and safe way.

• Read the manual before installing and operating the product.
  • Make sure you read the safety instructions.
• Keep the manual in an easily accessible place as you may need it later.
• Read the other documents given with the product.

Remember that this user manual is also applicable for several other models. Differences between models will be identified in the manual.

Explanation of symbols

Throughout this user manual the following symbols are used:

i Important information or useful tips.

⚠ Warning against dangerous conditions for life and property.
⚠ Warning against electric voltage.

This product was manufactured using the latest technology in environmentally friendly conditions.

2 Important Safety Warnings 5

Intended use ....5

General safety ....5

For products with a water dispenser; .7

Child safety 7

Compliance with the WEEE Regulation and Disposing of the Waste Product ..7

Package information 8

HCA warning 8

Things to be done for energy saving ..8

3 Installation 9

Points to be paid attention to when the relocation of the cooler/freezer .....9

Before you start the cooler/freezer, ....9

Electrical connection ......9

Disposing of the packaging .....10

Disposing of your old cooler/freezer .10

Placing and Installation ....10

4 Preparation 11

Adjusting the legs 12

Door Open Warning 12

Changing the door opening direction 12

5 Using your cooler/freezer 13

Indicator Panel 13

Dual cooling system: 15

Freezing fresh food 15

Recommendations for preservation of frozen food ....16

Defrosting 16

Placing the food 17

Deep-freeze information .....17

Icematic and ice storage container ..18

6 Maintenance and cleaning 19

Protection of plastic surfaces .....19

7 Troubleshooting 20

Technical diagram of a refrigerator with numbered components for identification

1. Control Panel
2. Flap
3. Ice cube tray & Ice bank
4. Drawers
5. Adjustable front feet

i 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.

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 service life of your product is 10 years. During this period, original spare parts will be available to operate the product properly.

Intended use

• This product is intended to be used indoors and in closed areas such as homes;
• in closed working environments such as stores and offices;
• in closed accommodation areas such as farm houses, hotels, pensions.
• It should not be used outdoors.

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General safety

• 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 cooler/freezer. Do not intervene or let someone intervene to the cooler/freezer 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, these may burst.

• Do not touch frozen food by hand; they may stick to your hand.
• Unplug your cooler/freezer before cleaning or defrosting.
• Vapor and vaporized cleaning materials should never be used in cleaning and defrosting processes of your cooler/freezer. 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 cooler/freezer such as the door as a means of support or step.
• Do not use electrical devices inside the cooler/freezer.
• 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 cooler/freezer with any material.

• 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 cooler/freezer's mains supply by either turning off the relevant fuse or unplugging your appliance.

• Do not pull by the cable when pulling off the plug.
• Place the beverage with higher proofs tightly closed and vertically.
• Never store spray cans containing flammable and explosive substances in the cooler/freezer.
• 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 cooler/freezer. Consult with the service agent if you have any concerns.
• Electrical safety of your cooler/freezer 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 danger.

• Never plug the cooler/freezer into the wall outlet during installation. Otherwise, risk of death or serious injury may arise.

• This cooler/freezer 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 cooler/freezer.
• Never connect your cooler/freezer to electricity-saving systems; they may damage the cooler/freezer.
• If there is a blue light on the cooler/freezer, do not look at the blue light with optical tools.
• For manually controlled cooler/freezers, wait for at least 5 minutes to start the cooler/freezer 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 cooler/freezer. Bending cable may cause fire. Never place heavy objects on power cable.
• Do not touch the plug with wet hands when plugging the product.

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• Do not plug the cooler/freezer if the wall outlet is loose.
• Water should not be sprayed on inner or outer parts of the product for safety purposes.
• Do not spray substances containing inflammable gases such as propane gas near the cooler/freezer to avoid fire and explosion risk.
• Never place containers filled with water on top of the cooler/freezer; in the event of spillages, this may cause electric shock or fire.
• Do not overload the cooler/freezer with food. If overloaded, the food items may fall down and hurt you and damage cooler/freezer when you open the door.
• Never place objects on top of the cooler/freezer; otherwise, these objects may fall down when you open or close the cooler/freezer's door.
• As they require a precise storage temperature, vaccines, heat-sensitive medicine and scientific materials and etc. should not be kept in the cooler/freezer.
• If not to be used for a long time, cooler/freezer should be unplugged. A possible problem in power cable may cause fire.
• The plug's tip should be cleaned regularly with a dry cloth; otherwise, it may cause fire.
• Cooler/freezer may move if adjustable legs are not properly secured on the floor. Properly securing adjustable legs on the floor can prevent the cooler/freezer to move.
• When carrying the cooler/freezer, do not hold it from door handle.

Otherwise, it may be snapped.

• When you have to place your product next to another cooler/freezer or freezer, the distance between devices should be at least 8cm. Otherwise, adjacent side walls may be humidified.

For products with a water dispenser;

Pressure of water mains should be minimum 1 bar. Pressure of water mains should be maximum 8 bars.

- Use only potable water.

Child safety

• 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.

Compliance with the WEEE Regulation and Disposing of the Waste Product

This product does not contain harmful and forbidden materials described in the EU WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU) It complies with EU WEEE directive as required.

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This product has been manufactured with high quality parts and materials which can be reused and are suitable for recycling. Therefore, do not dispose the product with normal domestic waste at the end of its service life. Take it to a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. Please consult your local authorities to learn the nearest collection point. Help protect the environment

and natural resources by recycling used products. For children's safety, cut the power cable and break the locking mechanism of the door, if any, so that it will be non-functional before disposing of the product.

Package information

Packaging materials of the product are manufactured from recyclable materials in accordance with our National Environment Regulations. Do not dispose of the packaging materials together with the domestic or other wastes. Take them to the packaging material collection points designated by the local authorities.

Do not forget...

Any recycled substance is an indispensable matter for nature and our national asset wealth.

If you want to contribute to the re-evaluation of the packaging materials, you can consult to your environmentalist organizations or the municipalities where you are located.

HCA warning

If your product's cooling system contains R600a:

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 R134a.

Type of gas used in the product is stated in the type label which is on the left wall inside the cooler/freezer.

Never throw the product in fire for disposal.

Things to be done for energy saving

• Do not leave the doors of your cooler/freezer open for a long time.
• Do not put hot food or drinks in your cooler/freezer.
• Do not overload your cooler/freezer so that the air circulation inside of it is not prevented.
• Do not install your cooler/freezer under direct sunlight or near heat emitting appliances such as ovens, dishwashers or radiators. Keep your cooler/freezer at least 30cm away from heat emitting sources and at least 5cm from electrical ovens.
• Pay attention to keep your food in closed containers.
• 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 cooler/freezer 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.

3 Installation

In case the information which are given in the user manual are not taken into account, manufacturer will not assume any liability for this.

Points to be paid attention to when the relocation of the cooler/freezer

1. Your cooler/freezer should be unplugged. Before transportation of your cooler/freezer, it should be emptied and cleaned.
2. Before it is re-packaged, shelves, accessories, crisper, etc. inside your cooler/freezer should be fixed with adhesive tape and secured against impacts. Package should be bound with a thick tape or sound ropes and the transportation rules on the package should be strictly observed.
3. Original packaging and foam materials should be kept for future transportations or moving.

Before you start the cooler/freezer,

Check the following before you start to use your cooler/freezer:

1. Attach 2 plastic wedges as illustrated below. Plastic wedges are intended to keep the distance which will ensure the air circulation between your cooler/freezer and the wall. (The picture is drawn up as a representation and it is not identical with your product.)

2. Clean the interior of the cooler/freezer as recommended in the "Maintenance and cleaning" section.

3. Connect the plug of the cooler/ freezer to the wall socket. When the fridge door is opened, fridge internal lamp will turn on.

Diagram showing fluid flow through a container with labeled components and directional arrows indicating flow direction.

1. When the compressor starts to operate, a sound will be heard. 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.
2. Front edges of the cooler/freezer may feel warm. This is normal. These areas are designed to be warm to avoid condensation.

Electrical connection

Connect your product to a grounded socket which is being protected by a fuse with the appropriate capacity. Important:

The connection must be in compliance with national regulations.

• The power plug must be easily accessible after installation.
• Electrical safety of your cooler/freezer shall be guaranteed only if the earth system in your house complies with standards.
• The voltage stated on the label located at left inner side of your product should be equal to your network voltage.
• Extension cables and multi plugs must not be used for connection.

A damaged power cable must be replaced by a qualified electrician.

⚠️ Product must not be operated before it is repaired! There is the risk of electric shock!

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 stated by your local authorities. Do not throw away with regular house waste, throw away on packaging pick up spots designated by the local authorities.

The packing of your cooler/freezer is produced from recyclable materials.

Disposing of your old cooler/freezer

Dispose of your old cooler/freezer 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 cooler/freezer.

Before disposing of your cooler/freezer, cut out the electric plug and, if there are any locks on the door, make them inoperable in order to protect children against any danger.

Placing and Installation

⚠️ If the entrance door of the room where the cooler/freezer will be installed is not wide enough for the cooler/freezer to pass through, then call the authorized service to have them remove the doors of your cooler/freezer and pass it sideways through the door.

1. Install your cooler/freezer to a place that allows ease of use.
2. Keep your cooler/freezer away from heat sources, humid places and direct sunlight.
3. There must be appropriate air ventilation around your cooler/freezer in order to achieve an efficient operation. If the cooler/freezer 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. Do not place your product on the materials such as rug or carpet.
4. Place your cooler/freezer on an even floor surface to prevent jolts.

4 Preparation

• Your cooler/freezer 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.
• The ambient temperature of the room where you install your cooler/freezer should at least be 10^ C. Operating your cooler/freezer under cooler conditions is not recommended with regard to its efficiency.
• Please make sure that the interior of your cooler/freezer is cleaned thoroughly.
• If two cooler/freezers are to be installed side by side, there should be at least 2 cm distance between them.
• When you operate your cooler/freezer for the first time, please observe the following instructions during the initial six hours.
• The door should not be opened frequently.
• It must be operated empty without any food in it.
• Do not unplug your cooler/freezer. If a power failure occurs out of your control, please see the warnings in the “Recommended solutions for the problems” section.
• Original packaging and foam materials should be kept for future transportations or moving.

Adjusting the legs

If your cooler/freezer is unbalanced;

You can balance your cooler/freezer by turning its front legs as illustrated in the figure. The corner where the leg exists is lowered when you turn in the direction of black arrow and raised when you turn in the opposite direction. Taking help from someone to slightly lift the cooler/freezer will facilitate this process.

Diagram showing a beam supported at both ends with curved arrows indicating rotational motion (no text or symbols)

Door Open Warning

(This feature is optional)

An audio warning signal will be given when the door of your product is left open for at least 1 minute. This warning will be muted when the door is closed or any of the display buttons (if any) are pressed.

Changing the door opening direction

Door opening direction of your refrigerator can be changed according to the place you are using it. If this is necessary, please call your nearest Authorized Service.

5 Using your cooler/freezer

Indicator Panel

2 -24 -22 -20 -18 5 4 12 7 8 9 10 13 11 6 1 1 +/- s'Off 3-10

1. Quick Freeze Function:

Quick Freeze indicator turns on when the Quick Freeze function is on. Press QuickFreeze button again to cancel this function. QuickFreeze indicator will turn off and normal settings will be resumed. QuickFreeze function will be cancelled automatically 34 hours later if you do not cancel it manually. If you want to freeze plenty amount of fresh food, press QuickFreeze button before you place the food into the freezer compartment. If you press the QuickFreeze button repeatedly with short intervals, the electronic circuit protection will be activated and the compressor will not start up immediately.

2. Quick Freeze Indicator

This icon flashes in an animated style when the QuickFreeze function is active.

3. Freezer Set Function:

This function allows you to make the freezer compartment temperature setting. Press this button to set the temperature of the freezer compartment to -18, -20, -22 and -24 respectively.

4. Temperature Setting Indicator

Setting indicator on the right hand side of the temperature value set by Freezer Set Function turns on and the other temperature setting indicators remain off.

5. Temperature Indicators:

-24, -22, -20 and -18 indicators light up continuously.

6. Eco-Fuzzy (Special Economic Usage) Function:

Press Eco-Fuzzy button to activate the Eco Fuzzy Function. Cooler/freezer will start operating in the most economic mode at least 6 hours later and the economic usage indicator will turn on when the function is active. Press Eco Fuzzy button again to activate the Eco-Fuzzy function.

7. Eco-Fuzzy (Special Economic Usage) Indicator:

This icon lights up when the Eco-Fuzzy Function is active.

8. High Temperature/Error Warning Indicator:

This light comes on during high temperature failures and error warnings.

9. Economic Usage Indicator:

Economic Usage Indicator turns on when the Freezer Compartment is set to -18^ C.

10. Freezer Off Function:

Press Freezer Set button for 3 seconds to activate the Freezer Off Function. Cooler/freezer stops cooling. All indicators except the Freezer Off on the display turn off. Buttons on the display do not function. Press Freezer Set button for 3 seconds to cancel this function.

11-Energy Saving Function

When you press this button, Energy saving icon will light up and Energy Saving Function will be activated. If energy saving function is active, all icons on the display other than energy saving icon will turn off. When the Energy Saving Function is active, if any button is pressed or the door is opened, Energy Saving Function will be exited and the icons on display will return to normal. If you press this buton again, Energy Saving icon will turn off and Energy Saving Function will not be active.

12-Energy Saving Indicator

This icon lights up when the Energy Saving Function is selected

13-Key Lock Mode

Press Quick Freeze and Freezer Set buttons concurrently for 3 seconds. Key Lock icon will light up and key lock mode will be activated. Buttons will not function if the Key Lock mode is active. Press Quick Freeze and Freezer Set buttons concurrently for 3 seconds again. Key Lock icon will turn off and the Key Lock mode will be exited.

Dual cooling system:

Your cooler/freezer is equipped with two separate cooling systems to cool the fresh food compartment and freezer compartment. Thus, air in the fresh food compartment and freezer compartment do not get mixed. Thanks to these two separate cooling systems, cooling speed is much higher than other cooler/freezers. Odors in the compartments do not get mixed. Also additional power saving is provided since the defrosting is performed individually.

Freezing fresh food

• Wrap or cover the food before placing them in.
• Hot food must cool down to the room temperature before putting them in the cooler/freezer.
• The foodstuff that you want to freeze must be fresh and in good quality.
• Foodstuff must be divided into portions according to the family's daily or meal based consumption needs.
• Foodstuff must be packaged in an airtight manner to prevent them from drying even if they are going to be kept for a short time.

• Materials to be used for packagings must be resistant to cold and humidity and they must be airtight. The packaging material of the food must be at a sufficient thickness and durability. Otherwise the food hardened due to freezing may puncture the packaging. It is important for the packaging to be closed securely for safe storage of the food.

• Frozen food must be used immediately after they are thawed and they should never be re-frozen.

• Please observe the following instructions to obtain the best results.

• If the fridge has a quick freeze function, activate the quick freeze function when you want to freeze the food.

• Do not freeze too large quantities of food at one time. The quality of the food is best preserved when it is frozen right through to the core as quickly as possible.

• Take special care not to mix already frozen food and fresh food.

• Make sure raw foods are not in contact with cooked foods in the fridge.

You can freeze the amount of fresh food which is indicated on rating label of your freezer, by following below steps

1. Active"quick freeze function" at least 24 hour before loading fresh food.
2. Put 2 pcs ice accumulators (if available) inside the bottom drawer.
3. Place fresh food on the shelves of 2 nd&3rd from the bottom (maximum capacity is achieved by removing the drawers.

Recommendations for preservation of frozen food

• Pre-packed commercially frozen food should be stored in accordance with the frozen food manufacturer's instructions in a frozen food storage compartment.

• To ensure that the high quality supplied by the frozen food manufacturer and the food retailer is maintained, following points should be noted:

• Put packages in the freezer as quickly as possible after purchase.

• Ensure that contents of the package are labeled and dated.

• Do not exceed "Use By", "Best Before" dates on the packaging.

Defrosting

The freezer compartment defrosts automatically.

Freezer Compartment Setting	Fridge Compartment Setting	Remarks
-18°C 4°C This is the normal recommended setting.
-20, -22 or -24°C	4°C	These settings are recommended when the ambient temperature exceeds 30°C.
Quick Freeze 4°C		Use when you wish to freeze your food in a short time. If is recommended to be used to maintain the quality of meat and fish products.
-18°C or colder	2°C	If you think that your fridge compartment is not cold enough because of the hot conditions or frequent opening and closing of the door.
-18°C or colder	Quick Fridge	You can use it when your fridge compartment is overloaded or if you wish to cool down your food rapidly. It is recommended that you activate the quick freeze function 4-8 hours before placing the food.

Placing the food

Freezer compartment shelves	Various frozen food such as meat, fish, ice cream, vegetables and etc.
Egg section Egg
Fridge compartment shelves	Food in pans, covered plates and closed containers
Door shelves of fridge compartment	Small and packaged food and drinks (such as milk, fruit juice and beer)
Crisper	Vegetables and fruits
Freshzone compartment	Delicatessen products (cheese, butter, salami and etc.)

Deep-freeze information

Food must be frozen as rapidly as possible when they are put in the freezer in order to keep them in good quality.

The TSE norm requires (according to certain measurement conditions) the cooler/freezer to freeze at least 4.5 kg of foodstuff at 32^ C ambient temperature to -18^ C or lower within 24 hours for every 100-liters of freezer volume.

It is possible to preserve the food for a long time only at -18^ C or lower temperatures.

You can keep the freshness of food for many months (at -18^ C or lower temperatures in the deep freeze).

WARNING!

• Foodstuff must be divided into portions according to the family's daily or meal based consumption needs.
• Foodstuff must be packaged in an airtight manner to prevent them from drying even if they are going to be kept for a short time.

Materials necessary for packaging:

• Cold resistant adhesive tape
- Self-adhesive label
- Rubber rings
- Pen

Materials to be used for packaging the foodstuff must be tear-proof and resistant to cold, humidity, dour, oils and acids.

Foodstuff to be frozen should not be allowed to come in contact with the previously frozen items to prevent their partial thawing. Thawed out food must be consumed and must not be frozen again.

Icematic and ice storage container

\*optional

Using the Icematic

Fill the Icematic with water and place it into its seat. Your ice will be ready approximately in two hours. Do not remove the Icematic from its seating to take ice.

Turn the knobs on the ice reservoirs clockwise by 90 degrees.

Ice cubes in the reservoirs will fall down into the ice storage container below.

You may take out the ice storage container and serve the ice cubes.

If you wish, you may keep the ice cubes in the ice storage container.

Ice storage container

Ice storage container is only intended for accumulating the ice cubes. Do not put water in it. Otherwise, it will break.

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6 Maintenance and cleaning

⚠️ Never use gasoline, benzene or similar substances for cleaning purposes.
⚠️ We recommend that you unplug the appliance before cleaning.
⚠️ Never use any sharp abrasive instrument, soap, household cleaner, detergent and wax polish for cleaning.
Use lukewarm water to clean the cabinet of your cooler/freezer and wipe it dry.
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.
⚠️ Make sure that no water enters the lamp housing and other electrical items.
⚠️ If your cooler/freezer 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.
Check door seals regularly to ensure they are clean and free from food particles.
⚠️ To remove door racks, remove all the contents and then simply push the door rack upwards from the base.
⚠️Never use cleaning agents or water that contain chlorine to clean the outer surfaces and chromium coated parts of the product. Chlorine causes corrosion on such metal surfaces.

Protection of plastic surfaces

Do not put the liquid oils or oil-cooked meals in your cooler/freezer in unsealed containers as they damage the plastic surfaces of your cooler/freezer. In case of spilling or smearing oil on the plastic surfaces, clean and rinse the relevant part of the surface at once with warm water.

7 Troubleshooting

Please review this list before calling the service. It will save your 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 cooler/freezer does not operate.

The plug is not inserted into the socket correctly. >>>Insert the plug into the socket securely.The fuse of the socket which your cooler/freezer is connected to or the main fuse have blown out. >>>Check the fuse.

Condensation on the side wall of the fridge compartment (MULTIZONE, COOL CONTROL and FLEXI ZONE).

Ambient is very cold. >>>Do not install the cooler/freezer in places where the temperature falls below 10 °C.Door has been opened frequently. >>>Do not open and close the door of cooler/freezer frequently.Ambient is very humid. >>>Do not install your cooler/freezer into highly humid places.Food containing liquid is stored in open containers. >>>Do not store food with liquid content in open containers.Door of the cooler/freezer is left ajar. >>>Close the door of the cooler/freezer.Thermostat is set to a very cold level. >>>Set the thermostat to a suitable level.

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 cooler/freezer has not been balanced yet. The cooler/freezer will start running approximately after 6 minutes. Please call the service if the cooler/freezer does not startup at the end of this period.The fridge is in defrost cycle. >>>This is normal for a full-automatically defrosting cooler/freezer. Defrosting cycle occurs periodically.The cooler/freezer is not plugged into the socket. >>>Make sure that the plug is fit into the socket.Temperature settings are not made correctly. >>>Select the suitable temperature value.There is a power outage. >>>Cooler/freezer returns to normal operation when the power restores.

The operation noise increases when the cooler/freezer is running.

·The operating performance of the cooler/freezer may change due to the changes in the ambient temperature. It is normal and not a fault.

The cooler/freezer is running frequently or for a long time.

·New product may be wider than the previous one. Larger cooler/freezers operate for a longer period of time.·The room temperature may be high. >>>It is normal that the product operates for longer periods in hot ambient.·The cooler/freezer might be plugged in recently or might be loaded with food. >>>When the cooler/freezer is plugged in or loaded with food recently, it will take longer for it to attain the set temperature. This is normal.·Large amounts of hot food might be put in the cooler/freezer recently. >>>Do not put hot food into the cooler/freezer.·Doors might be opened frequently or left ajar for a long time. >>>The warm air that has entered into the cooler/freezer causes the cooler/freezer to run for longer periods. Do not open the doors frequently.·Freezer or fridge compartment door might be left ajar. >>>Check if the doors are closed completely.·The cooler/freezer is adjusted to a very low temperature. >>>Adjust the cooler/ freezer 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 cooler/freezer 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 value. >>>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 value. >>>Adjust the fridge temperature to a warmer degree and check.

Food kept in the fridge compartment drawers is frozen.

·The fridge temperature is adjusted to a very high value. >>>Adjust the fridge temperature to a lower value and check.

Temperature in the fridge or freezer is very high.

The fridge temperature is adjusted to a very high value. >>>Fridge compartment temperature setting has an effect on the temperature of the freezer. Change the temperatures of the fridge or freezer and wait until the relevant compartments attain a sufficient temperature.Doors are opened frequently or left ajar for a long time. >>>Do not open the doors frequently.Door is ajar. >>>Close the door completely.The cooler/freezer is plugged in or loaded with food recently. >>>This is normal.When the cooler/freezer is plugged in or loaded with food recently, it will take longer for it to attain the set temperature.Large amounts of hot food might be put in the cooler/freezer recently. >>>Do not put hot food into the cooler/freezer.

Vibrations or noise.

The floor is not level or stable. >>> If the cooler/freezer rocks when moved slowly, balance it by adjusting its feet. Also make sure that the floor is strong enough to carry the cooler/freezer, and level.The items put onto the cooler/freezer may cause noise. >>>Remove the items on top of the cooler/freezer.

There are noises coming from the cooler/freezer like liquid flowing, spraying, etc.

Liquid and gas flows occur in accordance with the operating principles of your cooler/freezer. It is normal and not a fault.

Whistle comes from the cooler/freezer.

Fans are used in order to cool the cooler/freezer. It is normal and not a fault.

Condensation on the inner walls of cooler/freezer.

Hot and humid weather increases icing and condensation. It is normal and not a fault.Doors are opened frequently or left ajar for a long time. >>>Do not open the doors frequently. Close them if they are open.Door is ajar. >>>Close the door completely.

Humidity occurs on the outside of the cooler/freezer 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 cooler/freezer.

No regular cleaning is performed. >>>Clean the inside of the cooler/freezer regularly with a sponge, lukewarm water or carbonate dissolved in water.Some containers or package materials may cause the smell. >>>Use a different container or different brand packaging material.Food is put into the cooler/freezer in uncovered containers. >>>Keep the food in closed containers. Microorganisms spreading out from uncovered containers can cause unpleasant odours.Remove the foods that have expired best before dates and spoiled from the cooler/freezer.

The door is not closing.

Food packages are preventing the door from closing. >>>Replace the packages that are obstructing the door.The cooler/freezer is not completely even on the floor. >>>Adjust the feet to balance the cooler/freezer.The floor is not level or strong. >>>Make sure that the floor is level and capable to carry the cooler/freezer.

Crispers are stuck.

The food is touching the ceiling of the drawer. >>>Rearrange food in the drawer.

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4 Tilberedning

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Alarm for åben dør:

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4 Förberedelse

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Dette produktet er i samsvar med EU-direktivet som omhandler elektronisk og elektrisk utstyr (2012/19/EU). Dette produktet har et klassifiseringsymbol for

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4 Forberedelse

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4 Valmistelu

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Please read this manual first!

Dear Customer,

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.

This manual

• 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:

i Important information or useful usage tips.
⚠ Warning against dangerous conditions for life and property.
⚠ Warning against electric voltage.

This product was manufactured using the latest technology in environmentally friendly conditions.

1 Your Freezer 3

2 Important Safety Warnings 4

Intended use ....4

For products with a water dispenser; .6

Child safety 6

Compliance with WEEE Directive and

Disposing of the Waste Product: .....6

Compliance with RoHS Directive: .....7

Package information 7

HCA Warning ....7

Things to be done for energy saving ..7

3 Installation 8

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

4 Preparation 10

Adjusting the feet 11

Open door warning .....11

Changing the door opening direction 11

5 Using your refrigerator 12

Indicator Panel 12

Freezing fresh food 14

Recommendations for preservation of frozen food ....15

Placing the food 15

Deep-freeze information .....15

Ice Pack 16

6 Maintenance and cleaning 17

Protection of plastic surfaces .....17

7 Recommended solutions for the problems 18

1 Your Freezer

1 2 3 4

1. Control Panel
2. Flap
3. Drawers
4. Adjustable front feet

i 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.

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.

Intended use

This product is intended to be used

• indoors and in closed areas such as homes;
• 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 outdoors.

General safety

• 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, these may burst.

• 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 the refrigerator.
• 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 material.

• 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 off the plug.
• 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 the product
• 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 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 danger.

• 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 refrigerator.
• 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 product.

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- Do not plug the refrigerator if the wall outlet is loose.

- 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 and explosion risk.

- 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 and 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 cause fire.

- 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 may cause fire.

- 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 may be snapped.

- 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 dispenser;

Pressure of water mains should be minimum 1 bar. Pressure of water mains should be maximum 8 bars.

• Use only potable water.

Child safety

• 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.

Compliance with WEEE Directive and Disposing of the Waste Product:

This product complies with EU WEEE

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Directive (2012/19/EU). This product bears a classification symbol for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This product has been manufactured with high quality parts and materials which can be reused and are suitable for recycling. Do not dispose of the waste product with normal domestic and other wastes at the end of its service life. Take it to the collection center for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. Please consult your local authorities to learn about these collection centers.

Compliance with RoHS Directive:

The product you have purchased complies with EU RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU). It does not contain harmful and prohibited materials specified in the Directive.

Package information

Packaging materials of the product are manufactured from recyclable materials in accordance with our National Environment Regulations. Do not dispose of the packaging materials together with the domestic or other wastes. Take them to the packaging material collection points designated by the local authorities.

HCA Warning

If your product's cooling system contains R600a:

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 R134a.

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 disposal.

Things to be done for energy saving

• Do not leave the doors of your refrigerator open for a long time.
• Do not put hot food or drinks in your refrigerator.
• Do not overload your refrigerator so that the air circulation inside of it is not prevented.
• 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 closed containers.
• 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.

3 Installation

⚠️ 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 refrigerator

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 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 authorities.

Before operating your refrigerator

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 it?

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 product.)

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1. Clean the interior of the refrigerator as recommended in the "Maintenance and cleaning" section.
2. Plug the refrigerator into the wall outlet. When the fridge door is open, the fridge compartment interior light will come on.
3. 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.
4. Front edges of the refrigerator may feel warm. This is normal. These areas are designed to be warm to avoid condensation.

Electric connection

Connect your product to a grounded socket which is being protected by a fuse with the appropriate capacity. Important:

• 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.

A damaged power cable must be replaced by a qualified electrician.

⚠️ Product must not be operated before it is repaired! There is danger of electric shock!

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 refrigerator

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 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 against any danger.

Placing and Installation

⚠️ 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 allows ease of use.
2. Keep your refrigerator away from heat sources, humid places and direct sunlight.
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.

4 Preparation

• 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.
• The ambient temperature of the room where you install your refrigerator should at least be 10^ C. Operating your refrigerator under cooler conditions is not recommended with regard to its efficiency.
• Please make sure that the interior of your refrigerator is cleaned thoroughly.
• If two refrigerators are to be installed side by side, there should be at least 2 cm distance between them.
• When you operate your refrigerator for the first time, please observe the following instructions during the initial six hours.
• The door should not be opened frequently.
• It must be operated empty without any food in it.
• Do not unplug your refrigerator. If a power failure occurs out of your control, please see the warnings in the “Recommended solutions for the problems” section.
• Original packaging and foam materials should be kept for future transportations or moving.

Adjusting the feet

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 this process.

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Open door warning

An audio warning will be given when the fridge or freezer compartment door of your product is left open for a certain period of time. This audio warning signal will mute when any button on the indicator is pressed or when the door is closed.

Changing the door opening direction

Door opening direction of your refrigerator can be changed according to the place you are using it. If this is necessary, please call your nearest Authorized Service.

5 Using your refrigerator

2 -24 -22 -20 -18 5 4 12 8 9 7 10 13 11 6 1 1 s'Off v-0 +/- s'-Off 3-10

Indicator Panel

1. Quick Freeze Function

Quick Freeze indicator turns on when the Quick Freeze function is on. Press QuickFreeze button again to cancel this function. QuickFreeze indicator will turn off and normal settings will be resumed. QuickFreeze function will be cancelled automatically 34 hours later if you do not cancel it manually. If you want to freeze plenty amount of fresh food, press QuickFreeze button before you place the food into the freezer compartment. If you press the QuickFreeze button repeatedly with short intervals, the electronic circuit protection will be activated and the compressor will not start up immediately.

2. Quick Freeze Indicator

This icon flashes in an animated style when the QuickFreeze function is active.

3. Freezer Set Function:

This function allows you to make the freezer compartment temperature setting. Press this button to set the temperature of the freezer compartment to -18, -20, -22 and -24 respectively.

4. Temperature Setting Indicator

Setting indicator on the right hand side of the temperature value set by Freezer Set Function turns on and the other temperature setting indicators remain off.

5. Temperature Indicators

-24, -22, -20 and -18 indicators light up continuously.

6. Eco-Fuzzy (Special Economic Usage) Function

Press Eco-Fuzzy button to activate the Eco Fuzzy Function. Refrigerator will start operating in the most economic mode at least 6 hours later and the economic usage indicator will turn on when the function is active. P

ress Eco Fuzzy button again to activate the Eco-Fuzzy function.

7. Eco-Fuzzy (Special Economic Usage) Indicator

This icon lights up when the Eco-Fuzzy Function is active.

8. High Temperature/Error Warning Indicator

This light comes on during high temperature failures and error warnings.

9. Economic Usage Indicator

Economic Usage Indicator turns on when the Freezer Compartment is set to -18^ C.

10. Freezer Off Function

Press Freezer Set button for 3 seconds to activate the Freezer Off Function. Refrigerator stops cooling. All indicators except the Freezer Off on the display turn off. Buttons on the display do not function. Press Freezer Set button for 3 seconds to cancel this function.

11-Energy Saving Function

When you press this button, Energy saving icon will light up and Energy Saving Function will be activated. If energy saving function is active, all icons on the display other than energy saving icon will turn off. When the Energy Saving Function is active, if any button is pressed or the door is opened, Energy Saving Function will be exited and the icons on display will return to normal. If you press this buton again, Energy Saving icon will turn off and Energy Saving Function will not be active.

12-Energy Saving Indicator

This icon lights up when the Energy Saving Function is selected

13-Key Lock Mode

Press Quick Freeze and Freezer Set buttons concurrently for 3 seconds. Key Lock icon will light up and key lock mode will be activated. Buttons will not function if the Key Lock mode is active. Press Quick Freeze and Freezer Set buttons concurrently for 3 seconds again. Key Lock icon will turn off and the Key Lock mode will be exited.

Freezer Compartment Adjustment	Fridge Compartment Adjustment	Explanations
-18°C 4°C This is the normal recommended setting.
-20,-22 or -24°C 4°C These settings are recommended when the ambient temperature exceeds 30°C.
Quick Freeze 4°C Use when you wish to freeze your food in a short time. Your refrigerator will return to its previous mode when the process is over.
-18°C or colder 2°C If you think that your fridge compartment is not cold enough because of the hot conditions or frequent opening and closing of the door.
-18°C or colder Quick Fridge You can use it when your fridge compartment is overloaded or if you wish to cool down your food rapidly. It is recommended that you activate quick fridge function 4-8 hours before placing the food.

Freezing fresh food

• It must be preferred to wrap or cover the food before placing them in the refrigerator.
• Hot food must cool down to the room temperature before putting them in the refrigerator.
• The foodstuff that you want to freeze must be fresh and in good quality.
• Foodstuff must be divided into portions according to the family's daily or meal based consumption needs.

• The foodstuff must be packaged in an airtight manner to prevent them from drying even if they are going to be kept for a short time.

• Materials to be used for packaging must be tear-proof and resistant to cold, humidity, odor, oils and acids and they must also be airtight.
  Moreover, they must be well closed and they must be made from easy-to-use materials that are suitable for deep freeze usage.

• Frozen food must be used immediately after they are thawed and they should never be re-frozen.

• Please observe the following instructions to obtain the best results.

• Do not freeze too large quantities of food at one time. The quality of the food is best preserved when it is frozen right through to the core as quickly as possible.

• Placing warm food into the freezer compartment causes the cooling system to operate continuously until the food is frozen solid.

• Take special care not to mix already frozen food and fresh food.

You can freeze the amount of fresh food which is indicated on rating label of your freezer, by following below steps

1. Active"quick freeze function" at least 24 hour before loading fresh food.
2. Put 2 pcs ice accumulators (if available) inside the bottom drawer.
3. Place fresh food on the shelves of 2 nd&3rd from the bottom (maximum capacity is achieved by removing the drawers.

Recommendations for preservation of frozen food

• Prepacked commercially frozen food should be stored in accordance with the frozen food manufacturer's instructions for a * (star) frozen food storage compartment.

• To ensure that the high quality achieved by the frozen food manufacturer and the food retailer is maintained, the following should be remembered:

• Put packages in the freezer as quickly as possible after purchase.

• Ensure that contents are labeled and dated.
• Do not exceed "Use By", "Best Before" dates on the packaging.

Defrosting

The freezer compartment defrosts automatically.

Placing the food

Freezer compartment shelves	Various frozen food such as meat, fish, ice cream, vegetables and etc.
Egg tray Egg
Fridge compartment shelves	Food in pans, covered plates and closed containers
Fridge compartment door shelves	Small and packaged food or drinks (such as milk, fruit juice and beer)
Crisper	Vegetables and fruits
Freshzone compartment	Delicatessen products (cheese, butter, salami and etc.)

Deep-freeze information

Food must be frozen as rapidly as possible when they are put in a refrigerator in order to keep them in good quality.

The TSE norm requires (according to certain measurement conditions) the refrigerator to freeze at least 4.5 kg of foodstuff at 32^ C ambient temperature to -18^ C or lower within 24 hours for every 100-liters of freezer volume.

It is possible to keep the food for a long time only at -18^ C or lower temperatures.

You can keep the freshness of food for many months (at -18^ C or lower temperatures in the deep freeze).

WARNING!

• Foodstuff must be divided into portions according to the family's daily or meal based consumption needs.
• Foodstuff must be packaged in an airtight manner to prevent them from drying even if they are going to be kept for a short time.
  • Materials necessary for packaging:
  • Cold resistant adhesive tape
  • Self adhesive label
• Rubber rings
• Pen

Materials to be used for packaging the foodstuff must be tear-proof and resistant to cold, humidity, odor, oils and acids.

Foodstuff to be frozen should not be allowed to come in contact with the previously frozen items to prevent their partial thawing.

Frozen food must be used immediately after they are thawed and they should never be re-frozen.

Ice Pack

Ice substitute pack decelerates thawing of stored frozen food in case of blackout or malfunction. Placing the pack directly on top of the food will enable the longest storing period.

Ice substitute pack can also be used to keep food temporarily cold, e.g. in a cooler bag.

6 Maintenance and cleaning

⚠️ Never use gasoline, benzene or similar substances for cleaning purposes.
⚠️ We recommend that you unplug the appliance before cleaning.
⚠️ Never use any sharp abrasive instrument, soap, household cleaner, detergent and wax polish for cleaning.
Use lukewarm water to clean the cabinet of your refrigerator and wipe it dry.
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.
⚠️ Make sure that no water enters the lamp housing and other electrical items.
⚠️ 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.
Check door seals regularly to ensure they are clean and free from food particles.
⚠️ To remove door racks, remove all the contents and then simply push the door rack upwards from the base.
⚠️Never use cleaning agents or water that contain chlorine to clean the outer surfaces and chromium coated parts of the product. Chlorine causes corrosion on such metal surfaces.

Protection of plastic surfaces

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 water.

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? 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 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 the plug is properly fit into the socket.Are the temperature adjustments correctly made?Power might be cut off.

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 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 less frequently.
• Freezer or fridge compartment door might have been left ajar. Check if the doors are tightly closed.
• 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. Changethe temperature of the fridge or freezer until the fridge or freezer temperaturereaches to a sufficient level.Doors might have been opened frequently or left ajar for a long time; open themless frequently.Door might have been left ajar; close the door completely.Large amount of hot food might have been put in the refrigerator recently. Waituntil the fridge or freezer reaches the desired temperature.The refrigerator might have been plugged in recently. Cooling down of therefrigerator completely takes time.

The operation noise increases when the refrigerator is running.

The operating performance of the refrigerator may change due to the changes inthe 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 ofthe 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 yourrefrigerator. 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 afault.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 themless frequently.

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 refrigerator.

Crispers are stuck.

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

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Technical diagram of a multi-tiered storage unit with numbered components and labeled parts

Diagram showing a device with a lightning bolt and cable, no text or symbols present

Pure electrical circuit lines without any symbols

Diagram showing fluid flow through a container with labeled components and directional arrows indicating flow direction.

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