Beko RFNA450W Instruction Manual

Upright Freezer
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RFNA450W
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Instruction of use
Instructions d’utilisation
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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:
Important information or useful tips.
Warning against dangerous conditions for life and property.
Warning against electric voltage.
WARNING!
In order to ensure a normal operation of your refrigerating appliance, which uses a
completely environmentally friendly refrigerant the R600a (flammable only under
certain conditions) you must observe the following rules:
Do not hinder the free circulation of the air around the appliance.
Do not use mechanical devices in order to accelerate the defrosting, others than the
ones recommended by the manufacturer.
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.

CONTENTS
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1 Your appliance 4
2 Important Safety Warnings 5
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Intended use.........................................
General safety.......................................
Child safety............................................
Compliance with the WEEE Regulation
and Disposing of the Waste Product…..
Package information..............................
HCA warning..........................................
Things to be done for energy saving…..
3 Installation 9
Points to be paid attention to when the
relocation of the refrigerator....................
Before you start the refrigerator,............
Electrical connection............................
Disposing of the packaging..................
Disposing of your old refrigerator.........
Placing and Installation........................
Adjusting the legs................................
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4 Preparation 12
5 Using your appliance 13
Seting the operating temperature........
Indicator lights …….............................
Reversing the doors..........................
6 Deep freeze information n
7 Maintenance and cleaning 1
Protection of plastic surfaces ..............
7 Troubleshooting 20
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Your appliance
1
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.
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1. Control Panel
2. Flap (Fast-Freeze compartment)
3. Ice tray support & ice tray
4. Dravers
5. Adjustable front feet

Important Safety Warnings
2
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.
Original Spare parts will be provided for
10 years, following the product
purchasing date.
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.
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.
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.)
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 appliance.
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.
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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.
Never store spray cans containing
flammable and explosive substances
in the appliance.
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
appliance. 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 appliance 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
appliance.
Never connect your refrigerator to
electricity-saving systems; they may
damage the appliance.
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.
Do not plug the refrigerator if the wall
outlet is loose.
Water should not be sprayed on
inner or outer parts of the product for
safety purposes.
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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; in the
event of spillages, this may cause
electric shock or fire.
Do not overload the refrigerator with
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 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.
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
The symbol on the product or on
packaging indicates that this product may
not be treated as household waste.
Instead it shall be handed over to the
applicable collection point for the
recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment. By ensuring this product is
disposed of correctly, you will help
prevent potential negative consequences
for the environment and human health,
which could otherwise be 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.

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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
reevaluation 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.
Type of gas used in the product is
stated in the type label 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. Keep your
refrigerator at least 30cm away from
heat emitting sources and at least
5cm from electrical ovens.
Pay attention to keep your food in
closed containers.
You can load maximum amount of food
to the freezer compartment of the
refrigerator by removing the freezer
compartment drawers. Declared
energy consumption value of the
refrigerator was determined with the
freezer compartment drawers
removed. There is no risk in using a
shelf or drawer suitable for the shapes
and sizes of the foods to be frozen.
Thawing frozen food in fridge
compartment will both provide energy
saving and preserve the food quality.
Inside of your refrigerator must be
cleaned thoroughly.

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Installation
3
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
refrigerator
1. Your appliance should be
unplugged. Before transportation of
your refrigerator, it should be emptied
and cleaned.
2. Before it is re-packaged, shelves,
accessories, crisper, etc. inside your
refrigerator 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
appliance,
Check the following before you start
to use your refrigerator:
1. Attach 2 plastic wedges as illustrated
below. Plastic wedges are intended
to keep the distance which will ensure
the air circulation between your
refrigerator 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 refrigerator as
recommended in the “Maintenance
and cleaning” section.
3. Connect the plug of the refrigerator
to the wall socket. When the fridge
door is opened, fridge internal lamp
will turn on.
4. 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.
5. Front edges of the refrigerator 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 refrigerator
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!

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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 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 authorized
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 authorized
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. Do not place your product on
the materials such as rug or carpet.
4. Place your refrigerator on an even
floor surface to prevent jolts.
Adjusting the legs
If your refrigerator is unbalanced;
You can balance your refrigerator 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
refrigerator will facilitate this process.

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Preparation
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Your refrigerator should be installed at
least 30 cm away from heat sources
such as hobs, ovens, central heater
and should not be located under direct
sunlight.
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.
This product has been designed to
function at ambient temperatures
up to 43°C (110°F).

Using your appliance
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Seting the operating temperature
The operating temperature is regulated
by the temperature control.
1 = Lowest cooling setting (Warmest
setting)
MAX. = Higest cooling setting (Coldest
setting).
Please Choose the setting according to
the desired temperature.
The interior temperature also depends
on ambient temperature, the frequency
with which the door is opened and the
amount of foods kept inside.
Frequenty opening the door causes the
interior temperature to rise. For this
reason, it is recommended to close the
door again as soon as possible after use.
The normal storage temperature of your
appliance should be -180C (00F).
If the thermostat knob is turned counter
clockwise from position 1, the appliance
will be switched off and a “click” sound
will be heard.
Lover temperatures can be obtained by
adjusting the thermostat knob towards
Position 4.
This appliance is equipped with “freezer
Guard” wich meansit can be used in
unheated rooms, garages etc. with
temperature as low as -150C. At these
low temperatures setting to 4.
We recommend checking the
temperature with a thermometer to
ensure that the storage compartments
are kept to the desired temperature.
Remember to take the reading
immediately since the thermometer
temperature will rise very rapidly.

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Indicator lights
There are three coloured indicator lights
located inside the appliance which show
the operating mode of the freezer.
Amber Indicator
Illuminates when the fast freeze switch is
set to MAX and stays on until the fast
freeze operation is deactivated. The
Fast-freeze operation is for freezing fresh
food.
Green Indicator
Illuminates when the appliance is
connected to the mains and will glow as
long as there is electricity present. The
green indicator does not give any
indication of the temperature inside the
freezer.
Red Indicator High Temperature
Alarm
After the appliance is switched on for the
first time the alarm is not active for 12
hours. (The red LED indicator isoff).
After this period of time the red LED
indicator glows in the followingsituations:
- If the appliance is overloaded with
fresh food.
- If the door is accidentally left open for
a long time. In these situations the red
LED indicator will continue to glow until
the appliance reaches the pre-set
temperature.
If the red LED indicator is still on then
wait for 24 hours before calling service.
Thermostat knob
The thermostat knob is located on the
indicator light frame.
Important:
When you reduce the set temperature
there may be a short delay before the
compressor starts to operate. This is
normal and not a compressor fault.

Reversing the doors
Proceed in numerical order
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Deep freeze information
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•Food must be frozen as rapidly as
possible when placed in a freezer to
maintain its quality.
•It is possible to keep food for a long
time period only at temperatures of -18°C
or lower.
•The quality of food in a freezer can be
maintained for many months at
temperatures of -18°C or lower.
•Pre-packed commercially frozen food
should be stored in accordance with the
frozen food manufacturer's instructions
for a (4 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 labelled and dated. Do not
exceed "Use By" or "Best Before" dates
on the packaging. If there is a power
failure do not open the freezer door.
Even if the power failure lasts up to the
"Temperature rise time", frozen food will
not be affected. In case the failure lasts
longer, the food must be checked and
when necessary, must be consumed
immediately or must be frozen after
being cooked.
•Wrap all food before storage. Seal all
foods, or place in airtight containers to
prevent dehydration.
•Eliminate all the air pockets from
packages and keep air out by firm
sealing.
•When packaging in sheet material such
as aluminium foil, parcel tightly and press
out all air pockets. All folds should be
sealed with deep-freeze sealing tape.
•Unwrapped food containing acids or
salt may permanently stain the cabinet
interior.
•When loading bulk into the freezer, load
one quarter at a time and allow to freeze
before loading the next quarter.
•Divide food into reasonable portions
according to your requirements.
•Always keep already deep-frozen food
separated with freshly placed food.
•You will hear a vacuum sound just after
closing the door. This is quite normal.
•Allow hot food to cool before putting it
into the freezer. Freeze cooked food in
small quantities. This ensures rapid
freezing and maintains the quality of the
food.
•Always use appropriate packaging
material to avoid odour penetration or
degradation of the food.
•Transport pre-frozen food from the
supermarket in foil lined cooler bags and
transfer to the home freezer as soon as
possible.
•Place fresh food to be frozen near the
side walls of the freezer to ensure fast
freezing.
•Never exceed the maximum freezing
capacity of the freezer.
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Fast freeze
•If large amounts of fresh food are going
to be frozen, adjust the control knob to
MAX. 24 hours before putting the fresh
food in the fast freeze compartment.
•It is strongly recommended to keep the
knob at MAX. position for at least 24
hours to freeze the maximum amount of
fresh food declared as the freezing
capacity. Take special care not to mix
frozen food and fresh food.
•Remember to turn the thermostat knob
back to its previous position once food
has frozen.
Defrosting
The appliance defrosts automatically.
Deep Freeze packaging information
•Materials to be used for packaging
must be tear-proof and resistant to cold,
humidity, odour, oils and acids and they
must also be airtight.
•They must be made from materials that
are suitable for deep freeze usage.
Materials necessary for packaging
•Cold resistant adhesive tape, Self
adhesive labels, Rubber rings and a Pen.
Important:
Food that has defrosted must be
consumed within 24 hours. Only cooked
food can be refrozen. Do not re-freeze
food that has defrosted.
Do not exceed the expiry date shown on
food packs.
Do not take out frozen food with wet
hands. Your hands could stick to the
frozen food.
Note: If the door of the freezer is difficult
to open just after being closed, this is
due to the pressure difference which will
equalize and allow for the door to be
opened normally after a few minutes.
Making ice cubes
Fill the ice-cube tray 3/4 full with water
and place it in the freezer.
As soon as the water has turned into ice,
you can take out the ice cubes. Never
use sharp objects such as knives or forks
to remove the ice cubes. There is a risk
of injury!
Let the ice cubes thaw slightly instead, or
put the bottom of the tray in hot water for
a short period of time.
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Maintenance and cleaning
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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.
Warning: Do not damage the refrigerant
circuit. Do not use electrical appliances
inside the food storage compartments of
the appliance, unless they have been
recommended by the manufacturer.
Warning: Repairs must be carried out by
authorised persons only.
Repairs carried out by incompetent
persons create a user risk.
We recommend that you unplug the
ppliance before cleaning.
Never use gasoline, benzene or
similar substances for cleaning
purposes.
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 with a soft cloth.
If the appliance is not going to be
used for a long period of time, switch
it off and 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.
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.
Freezer drawers may be removed for
cleaning purposes. Replace drawers
in original positions. To remove a
freezer drawer, pull it as far as
possible, tilt it upwards and then pull
it out completely.

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Troubleshooting
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The freezer does not operate.
•Make sure the appliance plug is securely plugged in.
•Check for a blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker.
•Test the wall socket for power using another appliance.
•Inspect the electrical cord for damage.
•Eliminate the use of an extension cord, if any is being used.
Compressor is not running
• The protective thermal relay of the compressor will blow out during sudden power
failures or plug-outs and plug-ins as the refrigerant pressure in the cooling system of
the appliance has not yet been balanced. Your appliance will start running
approximately after 15 minutes. Please call a service centre if the appliance does not
start up at the end of this period.
•The appliance is in defrost cycle. This is normal for an automatic defrosting
appliance. The defrosting cycle occurs periodically.
•Your appliance is not plugged into the wall socket. Make sure that the plug is
properly fitted into the wall socket.
•Have the temperature adjustments been correctly made?
•Power might be cut off.
Freezer temperature is very low.
•The freezer temperature is adjusted to a very low temperature. Adjust the freezer
temperature to a warmer degree and check.
Temperature in the freezer is very high.
•The freezer temperature might have been adjusted to a very high degree. Change
the temperature of the freezer until the freezer temperature reaches a sufficient level.
•Door might have been opened frequently or left ajar for a long time; open them less
frequently.
•Door might have been left ajar; close the door completely.
•Large amount of hot food might have been put in the freezer recently. Wait until the
freezer reaches the desired temperature.
•The appliance might have been plugged in recently. Complete cooling down of the
appliance takes time.
Crispers are stuck.
•The food might be touching the ceiling of the drawer. Rearrange the food in the
drawer.
Please review this list before calling a service centre. It could save you time and money.
This list includes frequent complaints that do not arise from defective workmanship or
material usage. Some of the features described here may not apply to your model.

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The door is not closing.
•Food packages may prevent the door's closing. Repack the packages that are
obstructing the door.
•The appliance is not completely level on the floor and rocks when slightly moved.
Adjust the elevation screws.
•The floor is not level or strong. Make sure that the floor is level and capable of
carrying the weight of the appliance.
The freezer is running continuously or for a long time.
•The ambient room temperature may be high. This is quite normal.
•The appliance might have been plugged in recently or might have been loaded with
food. Cooling down of the appliance completely may last for a couple of hours longer.
•Large amounts of hot food might have been put in the freezer recently. Hot food
causes longer running of the appliance until the food has cooled down.
•Door might have been opened frequently or left ajar for a long time. The warm air
that has entered into the appliance causes the appliance to run for longer periods.
Open the door less frequently. Check that the door is tightly closed.
•The freezer is adjusted to a very low temperature. Adjust the freezer temperature to
a warmer degree and wait until the temperature is achieved.
•The door seal of the freezer may be soiled, worn out, broken or not properly seated.
Clean or replace the seal. A damaged/ broken seal causes the appliance to run for a
longer period of time in order to maintain the current temperature.
Humidity occurs on the outside of the appliance.
•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 appliance.
•The inside of the appliance must be cleaned. Clean the inside of the appliance with
a sponge, lukewarm water or carbonated water.
•Some containers or package materials might cause the smell. Use a different
container or different brand of packaging material.