Beko QFS3682 User manual

QFS3682
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Refrigerator
User manual
58 4786 0000/AA

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ensure you know how to safely operate the controls and functions.
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appliance is correctly connected and fitted prior to use.
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user manual, and store in a safe location close to the appliance for easy future
reference.
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between models will be listed.
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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
Points to be considered when re-
transporting your refrigerator.............9
Before operating your refrigerator....9
Electric connection...................................9
Disposing of the packaging.................10
Disposing of your old refrigerator ....10
Placing and Installation.........................10
Important.................................................... 11
Installation Instructions ....................... 11
Reversing The Doors .............................13
4 Before operating 21
Final Check .................................................21
Important Notes : ....................................21
5 Using your refrigerator 22
Temperature setting button ............. 22
Storing the frozen food ....................... 22
Defrosting ................................................ 22
LED indicators and control panel ..... 23
6 Maintenance and
cleaning 24
7 Do's and Don'ts 25
CONTENTS

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1Your refrigerator
1. Fast freeze compartment
2. Frozen food compartments
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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
the type recommended by the
manufacturer.

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• 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
BPlease 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 adequate
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. Clean the interior of the
refrigerator as recommended in the
“Maintenance and cleaning” section.
3. Plug the refrigerator into the
wall outlet. When the fridge door is
open, the fridge compartment interior
light will come on.
4. 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.
5. 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.
BA damaged power cable must be
replaced by a qualified electrician.
BProduct must not be operated before
it is repaired! There is danger 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. 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
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.
5. This appliance is equipped with
'Freezer Guard' which ensures that at
the advised setting [4 - four on the
control] the frozen food in the freezer
will not defrost even if the ambient
temperature falls as low as -15 °C. So
you may then install your appliance
in a garage or an unheated room
without having to worry about frozen
food in the freezer being spoilt.

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Important
Installation Instructions
1. To avoid a hazard due to
instability of the appliance, it must
be fixed in accordance with the
instructions.
2. Do not operate this appliance
unless installed to furniture.
3. The appliance should be
located on a smooth surface. The
four front and back feet can be
adjusted as required. To ensure that,
your appliance is standing upright
adjust the four front and back 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.
4. Refer to «Cleaning and Care»
section to prepare your appliance for
use.
To avoid any loss in performance, air
channels should not be obstructed.
Minimum distance between the wall
and the appliance must be at least 10
mm.
5. The appliance must be
protected against rain, moisture and
other atmospheric influences.
Important:
Care must be taken while cleaning
/ carrying the appliance to avoid
touching the bottom of the condenser
metalwiresatthebackoftheappliance
as you might injure your fingers and
hands
Important:
This appliance is not designed for
stacking with any other appliance.
When positioning your appliance,
take care not to damage your flooring,
pipes,wall coverings etc.

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To avoid any loss in performance, air suction channels should not be obstructed.
(140 cm2)
Minimum distance between the wall and the appliance must be at least 30 mm.
30 mm
40 mm 40 mm
Wall
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Reversing The Doors
Follow the step by step instructions
and the diagram below. Numbers in
brackets refer to diagrams.
1. Switch off at the socket outlet
and pull out the mains plug.
2. Remove all food, loose items
and fittings from inside the appliance
and door shelves.
3. Unscrew the bolts and remove
the upper and bottom hinges from
the cabinet and door. (1) (2)
4. Remove stoppers. (3) (4)
5. Fit the stoppers on the
opposite side. (5) (6)
6. Reposition the upper hinge on
the opposite side as bottom hinge (7)
7. Reposition the bottom hinge
on the opposite side as upper hinge.
(8) Locate the door and tighten the
bolts fixing the door.

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