HS 218540 - Freezer BEKO - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL HS 218540 BEKO

CHEST FREEZER HORIZONTALE GEFRIERANLAGE CONGÉLATEUR HORISONTAL DIEPVRIESKIST HS218540WARNING!

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

 Do not destroy the refrigerating circuit.

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

recommended by the manufacturer.

Advice for recycling of the old appliance /1

Packing Recycling /2

Transport instructions /2

Warnings and special advice /2

Electric connection /3

Appliance description /4

Freezer operation /4

Advice for food conservation /5

Defrosting of the appliance /5

Cleaning of the appliance /6

Replacing the interior light bulb /7

Defects finding guide /7

5Congratulations for your choice!

The chest freezer you have purchased is one in the

products range and represents a harmonious joinng between

the refrigeration technique with the aestetical outlook. It has a

new and attractive design and is built according to the

European and national standards which guarantee its operation

and safety features. At the same time, the used refrigerant,

R600a, is environment-friendly and it does not affect the ozone

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

carefully the information in these user instructions.

Advice for recycling your old appliance

If your newly purchased appliance replaces an older appliance,

you must consider a few aspects.

The old appliances are not valueless scrap. Their disposal,

while preserving the environment, allows the recovery of

important raw materials.

Make your old appliance useless :

- disconnect the appliance from the supply;

- remove the supply cord (cut it);

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

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

The refrigerating apliances contain insulating materials and

refrigerants which require a proper recycling.

EN 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.Packing Recycling

Do not allow children to play with the

packing or with parts of it. There is the risk

of suffocation with parts of corrugated

cardboard and with plastic film.

In order to get to you in good condition, the

appliance was protected with a suitable

packing. All the materials of the packing are

compatible with the environment and

recyclable. Please help us recycle the packing

while protecting the environment !

Before putting the appliance in operation, read

carefully and entirely these instructions. They

contain important information concerning the

setting up, use and maintenance of the

The manufacturer is free of any responsibility if

the information in this document are not

observed. Keep the instructions in a safe place

in order to reach them easily in case of need.

They can also be useful subsequently by

This appliance must be used only for its

intended purpose, (household use), in

suitable areas, far from rain, moisture or

other weather conditions.

Transport instructions

The appliance must be transported, as much

as possible, only in vertical position. The

packing must be in perfect condition during

If during transport the appliance was put in

horisontal position (only according to the

markings on the packing), it is advised that,

before putting it into operation, the appliance

is left to rest for 12 hours in order to allow the

settling of the refrigerating circuit.

The failure to to observe these instructions

can cause the breakdown of the

motorcompressor and the cancellation of its

Warnings and general advice

 Do not plug in the appliance if you noticed a

failure.  The repairs must be done only by qualified personel.  In the following situations please unplug the appliance from the mains:

- when you defrost completely the appliance;

- when you clean the appliance.

To unplug the appliance, pull by the plug,

 Ensure the minimum space between the appliance and the wall against which it is

placed.  Do not climb on the appliance.  Do not allow the children to play or hide inside the appliance.  Never use electric appliances inside the freezer, for defrosting.  Do not use the appliance near heating appliances, cookers or other sources of heat

and fire.  Do not leave the freezer door open more than it is necessary to put in or take out the

food.  Do not leave the food in the appliance if it is not working.  Do not keep inside products containing flammable or explosive gases.  Do not keep inside fizzy drinks (juice, mineral water, champagne, etc.) in the

freezer: the bottle can explode! Do not freeze

drinks in plastic bottles.  Do not eat ice cubes or icecream immediately after having taken them out of the

freezer because they may cause „freezer

burns”.  Never touch cold metal parts or frozen food with wet hands because your hands can

quickly freeze on the very cold surfaces.  For the protection of the appliance during warehousing and transport, it is provided with

spacers between the door and the cabinet (in

the front and rear side). These spacers will be

removed before putting the appliance into

EN Instruction for use Excess deposit of ice on the frame and the baskets should be removed regularly with the

plastic scraper provided. Do not use any

metal parts to remove the ice.

The presence of this ice build-up makes

impossible to close the door correctly.  If you do not use your appliance for a few days, it is not advisable to switch it off. If you

do not use it for a longer period, please

proceed as follows :

- unplug the appliance;

- empty the freezer;

- defrost it and clean it;

- leave the door open to avoid the formation of

unpleasant smells.  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.  If your appliance has a lock, keep it locked and store the key in a safe place, out of the

reach of children. If you are discarding an

appliance with lock, make sure that, is made

ineffective. This is very important so as to

avoid children being trapped inside, which

may cause their loss of life.

This appliance was designed to operate at an

ambient temperature between +10

temperature is above +43

appliance the temperature can increase.

Set up the appliance far from any source of

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

direct exposure to sunbeams or near a heat

source (heaters, cookers, ovens), will

increase the energy consumption and shorten

 Please observe the following minimun

 100 cm from the cookers working with

 150 cm from the electric and gas

 Ensure the free circulation of the air around

the appliance, by observing the distances

Assemble on the condenser (in the rear side)

the supplied spacers. (Item 3).

 Place the appliance in a perfectly even, dry

and well ventilated place.

Assemble the supplied accessories.

Your appliance is intended to operate at a

single-phase voltage of 220-240V/50 Hz. Before

plugging in the appliance, please make sure

that the parameters of the mains in your house

(voltage, currect type, frequency) comply to the

operation parameters of the appliance.

 The information concerning the supply voltage

and the absorbed power is given on the marking

label placed in the back side of the freezer.

 The electric installation must comply with

the law requirements.

 The earthing of the appliance is

compulsory. The manufacturer has no

responsibility for any damage to persons,

animals or goods which may arise from

the failure to observe the specified

 The appliance is endowed with a supply

cord and a plug (European type, marked

10/16A) with double earthing contact for

safety. If the socket is not the same type with

the plug, please ask a specialised electrician

 Do not use extension pieces or multiple

EN Instruction for use

The switching off must be possible by taking

the plug out of the socket or by means of a

mains two-poles switch placed before the

When the temperature control knob is

turned to "OFF", only the refrigeration

system is switched off. Before cleaning,

always disconnect the appliance from the

mains. Remove the plug.

Before putting into operation, clean the inside

of the appliance (see chapter „Cleaning").

After finishing this operation please plug

in the appliance, adjust the thermostat

knob to an average position. The green and

red LEDs in the signalling block must light.

Leave the appliance work for about 2

hours without putting food inside it.

The freezing of the fresh food is possible

after min. 20 hours of operation.

Appliance description

8. Spacer for transport

Temperature adjustment

The temperature of the freezer is adjusted by

means of the knob assembled on the

thermostat (item. 4), position „MAX” being the

The achieved temperatures can vary

according to the conditions of use of the

appliance, such as: place of the appliance,

ambient temperature, frequency of door

opening, extent of filling with food of the

freezer. The position of the thermostat knob

will change according to these factors.

Normally, for an ambient temperature of

C, the thermostat will be adjusted

on an average position.

The signalling system is placed on the front

side of the freezer (Item 5).

1. Thermostat adjustment knob – the inside

temperature is adjusted.

2. green LED – shows that the appliance is

supplied with electric energy.

3. red LED – damage – lights if the

temperature in the freezer is too high. The

LED will operate 15-45 minutes after the

putting into operation of the freezer, then it

must go off. If the LED goes on during the

operation, this means that defects have

4. LED Orange – fast freeze function

activated – by setting the knob to

Superfreeze position the orange led goes

on, showing that the appliance entered

into the "fast freeze" mode. The exit of this

mode is done automatically after 50 hours

then the appliance runs in economic

mode, and the orange led goes off.

The three LEDs give information about the

mode of operation of the freezer.

EN Instruction for useAdvice for food conservation

The freezer is intended to keep the frozen food for a long time, as well as to freeze fresh food. One of the main elements for a successful food freezing is the packing. The main conditions that the packing must fulfill are the following: to be airtight, to be inert towards the packed food, to resist to low temperatures, to be proof to liquids, grease, water vapours, smells, to be able to be washed. These conditions are fulfilled by the following types of packings: plastic or aluminium film, plastic and aliminium vessels, waxed cardboard glasses or plastic glasses.

IM PO RTANT ! - For freezing the fresh food please use the supplied baskets of the appliance. - Do not place into the freezer a too large quantity of food at a time. The quality of the food is best kept if they are deeply frozen as quickly as possible. This is why it is advisable not to exceed the freezing capacity of the appliance specified in the "Appliance data sheet" (page 8). - The fresh food must not come into contact with the food already frozen. - The frozen food you have bought can be placed into the freezer without having to adjust the thermostat. - If the freezing date is not mentioned on the packing, please take into consideration a period of max. 3 months, as a general guide. - The food, even partially defrosted, cannot be frozen again, it must be consumed immediately or cooked and then refrozen. - The fizzy drinks will not be kept in the freezer. - In case of a power failure, do not open the door of the appliance. The frozen food will not be affected if the failure lasts less than 67 hours.

Freezing with Superfrost • Place the knob to super frost position. The Superfrost lamp comes on. • Wait 24 hours. • Place the fresh food in the freezer. In order to achieve fast freezing, food should be in contact with the interior walls when it is placed in the freezer. • The Superfrost facility automatically switches the fast freezing procedure off after 50 hours.

IM PO RTANT ! When you place the knob to Superfrost position, the compressor might not switch on for a few minutes. This is due to the integrated rise-delay switch which is designed to increase the life span of the refrigeration unit.

You should not switch on the Superfrost function: - when placing frozen food in the freezer; - when freezing up to approx. 2 kg fresh food daily.

EN Instruction for useInside cleaning

Before starting the cleaning, unplug the

appliance from the mains.

 It is advisable to clean the appliance when

 Wash the inside with lukewarm water

where you add some neutral detergent. Do

not use soap, detergent, gasoline or acetone

which can leave a strong odour.

 Wipe with a wet sponge and dry with a soft

During this operation, avoid the excess of

water, in order to prevent its entrance into the

thermal insulation of the appliance, which

would cause unpleasant odours.

Do not forget to clean also the door gasket

especially the bellow ribs, by means of a

 Clean the outside of the freezer by means

of a sponge soaked in soapy warm water,

wipe with a soft cloth and dry.

 The cleaning of the outside part of the

refrigerating circuit (motorcompressor,

condenser, connection tubes) will be done

with a soft brush or with the vacuum-cleaner.

During this operation, please take care not to

distort the tubes or detach the cables.

Do not use scouring or abrasive materials !

 After having finished the cleaning, replace

the accessories at their places and plug in the

EN Instruction for use

Defrosting of the appliance

 We advise you to defrost the freezer at least twice a year or when the ice layer has an

excessive thickness.  The ice build-up is a normal phenomenon.  The quantity and the rapidity of ice build- up depends on the ambient conditions and on

the frequency of the door opening.  We advise you to defrost the appliance when the quantity of frozen food is the least.  Before defrosting, adjust the thermostat knob to a higher position so that the food

- Unplug the appliance.

- Take out the frozen food, wrap it in several

sheets of paper and put them in refrigerator or

Take the separator panel and put it under the

freezer in the direction of the dripping tube.

Take out the obstructing plug. The water

which results will be collected in the special

tray (separator panel). After the melting of the

ice and the run-off of the water please wipe

with a cloth or with a sponge, then dry well.

Put the obstruction plug back in its place.

For a fast thaw please leave the door open.

Do not use sharp metal objects to remove

Do not use hairdriers or other electric

heating appliances for defrosting.

6Noises during operation

In order to keep the temperature at the value

you have adjusted, the compressor of the

appliance starts periodically.

The noises which can be heard in such

situation are normal.

They are redced as soon as the appliance

reaches the operation temperature.

The humming noise is made by the

compressor. It can become a little stronger

when the compressor starts.

The bubbling and gurgling noises coming from

the refrigerant circulating in the pipes of the

appliance, are normal operating noises.

Never try to repair yourself the appliance or its

electric components. Any repair made by an

unauthorised person is dangerous for the user

and can result in the warranty cancellation.

Replacing the interior light bulb

If the lamp burns out, disconnect the

appliance from the mains. Take out the

lamp trim. Make sure the lamp is

screwed correctly. Plug in the appliance

again. If the lamp still does not go on,

replace it with another one model E14-

15W. Mount back the lamp trim in its

Defects finding guide

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

The temperatures are not low enough(red

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

Excessive ice build-up  The door was not closed properly. The inside lighting does not work  The lamp is blown. Unplug the appliance from the mains, take out the lamp and

replace it with a new one.

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

refrigerant in the system.

Energy efficiency class (1)

Energy consumption (kWh/an) (2)

Ecological refrigerating agent R600a

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

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

EN 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 negatyve consequences for the

environment and humann 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 or the shop where you purchased the product.Herzlichen Glückwunsch für Ihre

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