Beko FXF 553W User manual

FXF 553W
Freezer
User manual
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Please read these instructions first before using your appliance
Thank you for choosing a Beko appliance.
Please take some time to read this user manual before using your appliance, to
ensure you know how to safely operate the controls and functions.
Carefully follow all unpacking and installation instructions to ensure the
appliance is correctly connected and fitted prior to use.
Please write your product model and serial number on the last page of this
user manual, and store in a safe location close to the appliance for easy future
reference.
This user manual may also be applicable for several other models. Differences
between models will be listed.
If you have any questions or concerns, please call our contact centre or find
help and information online at www.beko.co.uk
Symbols and their descriptions
This instruction manual contains the following symbols:
CImportant information or useful usage tips.
AWarning against dangerous conditions for life and property.
BWarning against electric voltage.
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SUPPLIER’S NAME MODEL IDENTIFIER (*)
INFORMATION
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The model information as stored in the product data base
can be reached by entering following website and searching
for your model identifier (*) found on energy label.
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1 Your refrigerator 4
2 Warnings 5
Electrical requirements...........................6
Warning! This appliance must be
earthed..........................................................6
Energy saving tips..................................... 7
Compliance with WEEE Directive and
Disposing of the Waste Product: .......8
Compliance with rohs directive: .........8
Package information................................8
3 Installation 9
Transportation Instructions..................9
Installation Instructions .........................9
Reversing the doors............................... 11
4 Before operating 13
Final Check .................................................13
5 Using your freezer 14
Freezing Fresh Food...............................14
Storing Frozen Food ...............................15
6 Maintenance and
cleaning 17
7 Do's and Don'ts 18
Problem Solvıng .......................................19

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1Your refrigerator
CFigures 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.
Congratulations on your choice of a Beko quality Appliance which has been
designed to give you service for many years.
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1. Thermostat
2. Top trim
3. Freezer fan
4. Fast-freeze compartment
5. Frozen-food compartments
6. Adjustable front feet

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2Warnings
• Do not connect your
appliance to the electricity
supply until all packing and
transit protectors have been
removed.
• If transported horizontally
leave to stand upright for at
least 4 hours before switching
on to allow compressor oil to
settle
• If you are discarding an old
refrigerator with a lock or latch
fitted to the door, disable the
lock/latch, ensure that it is left
in a safe condition to prevent
the entrapment of young
children.
• This fridge/freezer must
only be used for its intended
purpose i.e the storing and
freezing of edible foodstuff.
• Do not dispose of the
appliance on a fire. At Beko,
the care and protection
of our environment is an
ongoing commitment. This
appliance which is among
the latest range introduced
is particularly environment
friendly. Your appliance
contains non CFC / HFC
natural substances in the
cooling system (Called
R600a) and in the insulation
(Called cyclopentane) which
are potentially flammable if
exposed to fire. Therefore,
take care not to damage, the
cooling circuit / pipes of the
appliance in transportation
and in use. In case of damage
do not expose the appliance
to fire or potential ignition
source and immediately
ventilate the room where the
appliance is situated.
• We suggest you contact your
local authority for disposal
information and facilities
available.
• To obtain the best possible
performance and trouble free
operation from your appliance
it is very important to carefully
read these instructions.
• On delivery, check to make
sure that the product is not
damaged and that all the parts
and accessories are in perfect
condition.
• Ensure that the plug remains
readily accessible. Do not use
multiple adapter or extension
cable.
• Failure to observe these
instructions may invalidate
your right to free service
during the guarantee period.
• Keep ventilation openings, in
the appliance enclosure or in
the built-in structure, clear of
obstruction.
• Do not damage the refrigerant
circuit.
• Do not use electrical
appliances inside the food
storage compartments of the
appliance, unless they are of

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the type recommended by the
manufacturer.
• We suggest you keep these
instructions in a safe place for
easy reference.
• This appliance can be used
by children aged from 8 years
and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and
knowledge if they have
been given supervision or
instruction concerning use
of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the
hazards involved. Children
shall not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be
made by children without
supervision.
• Children should be supervised
to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
Electrical requirements
Before you insert the plug into
the wall socket make sure that
the voltage and the frequency
shown on the rating plate inside
the appliance corresponds to
your electricity supply.
Rating label is on the left hand
side of fridge inner liner.
We recommend that this
appliance be connected to the
mains supply via a suitable
switched and fused socket. The
appliance must be positioned
so that the plug is accessible.
WARNING:
When positioning the
appliance ensure the supply
cord is not trapped or damaged.
Should the mains lead of the
appliance become damaged or
should it need replacing at any
time, it must be replaced by a
special purpose made mains
lead which can only be obtained
from a Beko authorised service
agent.
Warning! This appliance
must be earthed
If the fitted moulded plug is
not suitable for your socket,
then the plug should be cut
off and an appropriate plug
fitted. Destroy the old plug
which is cut off as a plug with
bared cord could cause a shock
hazard if inserted into a socket
elsewhere in the house.
The moulded plug on this
appliance incorporates a 13
A fuse. Should the fuse need
to be replaced an ASTABEAB
approved BS 1362 fuse of the
same rating must be used. Do
not forget to refit the fuse
cover. In the event of losing the
fuse cover the plug must not be
used until a replacement fuse
cover has been fitted.
Colour of the replacement
fuse cover must be the same
colour as that visible on the pin
face of the plug. Fuse covers
are available from any good
electrical store.

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FITTED WITH
BS 1362 13A FUSE ALWAYS
FIT BS 1362 REPLACEMENT
CARTRIDGE FUSE
GREEN &
YELLOW
OR
GREEN
N
BLUE
OR
BLACK
L
BROWN
OR
RED
22mm.
6mm.
6mm.
6mm. 32mm.
12mm.
FUSE
CORD GRIP
Important! Fitting A
Different Plug
1. As the colours of the wires
in the mains lead of this
appliance may not correspond
with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in
your plug proceed as follows:
(See diagram).
2. Connect the green-yellow
or green (Earth) wire to the
terminal in the plug marked
‘E’ or with the symbol or
coloured green and yellow or
green.
3. Connect the blue (Neutral)
wire to the terminal in the plug
marked ‘N’ or coloured black.
4.Connect the brown (Live) wire
to the terminal in the plug
marked ‘L’ or coloured red.
5. With alternative plugs a 13
A fuse must be fitted either
in the plug or adaptor or in
the main fuse box. If in doubt
contact a qualified electrician.
Energy saving tips
1. Ensure your appliance is
installed in a well ventilated
area.
2. Ensure the time between
buying chilled/frozen food
and placing them in your
appliance is kept at minimum,
particularly in summer. We
recommend you use a cool
bag or a special carrier bag to
carry perishable food.
3. Do not leave the door (s) of
your appliance open longer
than necessary and ensure
they are closed properly after
each opening.
4.Defrost frozen food in the
fridge compartment, so that
frozen food acts as an ice pack
to assist cooling in the fridge.
5. Energy consumption of this
appliance is measured while
freezer compartment is
loaded without use of top
shelf lid and the drawers
except the bottom drawer.
It is advised that freezer
compartment is loaded
without use of drawers except
the bottom drawer in order
to achieve maximum loading
capacity.

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Compliance with WEEE
Directive and Disposing of
the Waste Product:
This product complies
with EU WEEE
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.

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3Installation
Transportation
Instructions
1. The appliance should be
transported only in a vertical upright
position. The packing as supplied
must be intact during transportation.
2. If during the course of
transport the appliance has to be
transported horizontally, it must only
be laid on its right hand side when
standing in the front of the appliance.
After bringing it to upright position,it
must not be operated for at least 4
hours to allow the system to settle.
3. Failure to comply with the
above instructions could result in
damage occuring to the appliance.
The manufacturer will not be held
responsible if these instructions are
disregarded.
4. The appliance must be
protected against rain, moisture and
other atmospheric influences.
5. Empty any water in the drain
tray before moving see section
“Defrosting” and “Cleaning & Care” for
further information
Important :
Make sure the plastic evaporating
pan at the back of the product collects
water properly.
Important : Care must be taken
whle cleanng / carryng the applance
to avod touchng the bottom of the
condenser metal wres at the back of
the applance as you mght njure your
fngers and hands.
Important :
Ths applance s not desgned for
stackng wth any otherapplance.
When postonng your applance,
take care not to damage your floorng,
ppes,wall coverngs etc. Do not move
the applance by pullng by the door or
handle.Do not attempt to st or stand
on top of your applance as t s not
desgned for such use. You could njure
yourself or damage the applance.
Important :
Make sure that mans cable s not
caught under the applance durng and
after carryng / movng the applance,
to avod the mans cable becomng cut
or damaged.”Do not allow chldren to
play wth the applance or tamper wth
the controls.
BEKO declines to accept any liability
should the instructions not be
followed.
Installation Instructions
1. If possible avoid placing the
appliance near cookers, radiators or in
direct sunlight as this will cause the
compressor to run for long periods. If
installed next to a source of heat or
refrigerator, maintain the following
minimum side clearances:
From Cookers 2” (50 mm)
From Radiators 12” (300 mm)
From Refrigerators or Larder Fridge
1” (25 mm)
2. No gap is required at sides
and top. See item 3 below to ensure
a gap is obtained at the rear of the
appliance. If a gap is available on side
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improve the air circulation around the
appliance.
3. Fit the two plastic wall spacers
supplied with the appliance onto
the condenser at the back of the
refrigerator by rotating 1/4 turn (see
diagram).
4. The appliance should be
located 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 the product is in
firm contact with the floor. Correct
adjustment of feet avoids excessive
vibration and noise.
5. Refer to “Cleaning and Care”
section to prepare your appliance for
use.
6. This appliance has been
designed to operate in ambient
temperatures between +10 and
+32 degrees C (50 and 90 degrees
F).However if the appliance is
installed in an unheated / cold room
(E.g.: Conservatory /annex / shed
/ garage etc.) it will still operate
satisfactorily thanks to Freezer Guard
technology developed by Beko,down
to -15°C ambient temperature.
7. A special receptacle is supplied
to store the mains plug during transit.
The receptacle is fixed at the back of
the cabinet, on the right hand side of
the compressor. (See diagram) Gently
remove the plug from the receptacle.
Never pull the mains cord, you may
damage the appliance. In the case
of transportation, ensure you locate
the plug in the receptacle provided to
avoid transit damage.
8. The space in the room where
the appliance is installed must not be
smaller than 10 cubic metres.
WARNING:
Do not locate extension sockets
or charging transformers/power
supplies or Lithium-Iron battery
operated products adjacent to the
compressor as they could overheat.