Beko RFNE290L31WNP User manual

RFNE290L31WNP
Refrigerator
User manual
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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:
CImportant information or useful 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 Freezer 4
2 Safety and environment
instructions 5
3 Installation 9
Points to be paid attention to when the
relocation of the refrigerator ...............9
Before you start the refrigerator,.........9
Electrical connection..........................9
Disposing of the packaging .............10
Disposing of your old refrigerator .....10
Placing and Installation ....................10
4 Preparation 11
Adjusting the legs ............................12
Door Open Warning.........................12
5 Using your refrigerator 14
Setting the operating temperature ...14
Freezing...........................................15
Freezing fresh food ..........................17
Recommendations for preservation of
frozen food ......................................17
Freezing of Foodstuff .......................18
Placing the food ..............................18
Deep-freeze information ..................18
6 Maintenance and cleaning 19
Protection of plastic surfaces ..........19
7 Troubleshooting 20
CONTENTS

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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.
1. Control Panel
2. Glass shelves
3. Drawers
4. Adjustable front feet
1Your Freezer
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2Safety and environment instructions
This section provides the safety
instructions necessary to prevent the
risk of injury and material damage.
Failure to observe these instructions will
invalidate all types of product warranty.
Intended use
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WARNING:
Keep ventilation
openings, in the appliance
enclosure or in the built-
instructure, clear of
obstruction.
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WARNING:
Do not use mechanical
devices or other
means to accelerate the
defrosting process, other
than those recommended
by the manufacturer.
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WARNING:
Do not damage the
refrigerant circuit.
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WARNING:
Do not use electrical
appliances inside the food
storage compartments
of the appliance, unless
they are of the type
recommended by the
manufacturer.
This appliance is intended to be used
in household and similar applications
such as
– staff kitchen areas in shops, offices
and other working environments;
– farm houses and by clients in hotels,
motels and other residential type
environments;
–bedandbreakfasttypeenvironments;
– catering and similar non-retail
applications.
1.1.General safety
• This product should not be used by
persons with physical, sensory and
mental disabilities, without sufficient
knowledge and experience or by
children. The device can only be used
by such persons under supervision
and instruction of a person
responsible for their safety. Children
should not be allowed to play with
this device.
• In case of malfunction, unplug the
device.
• After unplugging, wait at least 5
minutes before plugging in again.
• Unplug the product when not in use.
• Do not touch the plug with wet
hands! Do not pull the cable to plug
off, always hold the plug.
• Do not plug in the refrigerator if the
socket is loose.
• Unplug the product during
installation, maintenance, cleaning
and repair.
• If the product will not be used for
a while, unplug the product and
remove any food inside.
• Do not use the product when the
compartment with circuit cards
located on the upper back part of the
product (electrical card box cover) (1)
is open.

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• Do not use steam or steamed
cleaning materials for cleaning the
refrigerator and melting the ice inside.
Steam may contact the electrified
areas and cause short circuit or
electric shock!
• Do not wash the product by spraying
or pouring water on it! Danger of
electric shock!
• In case of malfunction, do not use
the product, as it may cause electric
shock. Contact the authorised service
before doing anything.
• Plug the product into an earthed
socket. Earthing must be done by a
qualified electrician.
• If the product has LED type lighting,
contact the authorised service for
replacing or in case of any problem.
• Do not touch frozen food with wet
hands! It may adhere to your hands!
• Do not place liquids in bottles and
cans into the freezer compartment.
They may explode.
• Place liquids in upright position after
tightly closing the lid.
• Do not spray flammable substances
near the product, as it may burn or
explode.
• Do not keep flammable materials and
products with flammable gas (sprays,
etc.) in the refrigerator.
• Do not place containers holding
liquids on top of the product.
Splashing water on an electrified part
may cause electric shock and risk of
fire.
• Exposing the product to rain, snow,
sunlight and wind will cause electrical
danger. When relocating the product,
do not pull by holding the door
handle. The handle may come off.
• Take care to avoi d t r a p p i n g a n y p a r t
of your hands or body in any of the
moving parts inside the product.
• Do not step or lean on the door,
drawers and similar parts of the
refrigerator. This will cause the
product to fall down and cause
damage to the parts.
• Take care not to trap the power
cable.
1.1.1 HC warning
If the product comprises a cooling
system using R600a gas, take care
to avoid damaging the cooling system
and its pipe while using and moving the
product. This gas is flammable. If the
cooling system is damaged, keep the
product away from sources of fire and
ventilate the room immediately.

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The label on the inner left
side indicates the type of gas
used in the product.
1.1.2 For models with
water dispenser
• Pressure for cold water inlet shall
be maximum 90 psi (6.2 bar). If
your water pressure exceeds 80
psi (5.5 bar), use a pressure limiting
valve in your mains system. If you
do not know how to check your
water pressure, ask for the help of a
professional plumber.
• If there is risk of water hammer effect
in your installation, always use a water
hammer prevention equipment in
your installation. Consult Professional
plumbers if you are not sure that
there is no water hammer effect in
your installation.
• Do not install on the hot water inlet.
Take precautions against of the
risk of freezing of the hoses. Water
temperature operating interval shall
be 33°F (0.6°C) minimum and 100°F
(38°C) maximum.
• Use drinking water only.
1.2.Intended use
• This product is designed for home
use. It is not intended for commercial
use.
• The product should be used to store
food and beverages only.
• Do not keep sensitive products
requiring controlled temperatures
(vaccines, heat sensitive medication,
medical supplies, etc.) in the
refrigerator.
• The manufacturer assumes no
responsibility for any damage due to
misuse or mishandling.
• Original spare parts will be provided
for 10 years, following the product
purchasing date.
1.3.Child safety
• Keep packaging materials out of
children’s reach.
• Do not allow the children to play with
the product.
• If the product’s door comprises a
lock, keep the key out of children’s
reach.
1.4. 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.

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1.4. Compliance with
RoHS Directive
• This product complies with EU WEEE
Directive (2011/65/EU). It does
not contain harmful and prohibited
materials specified in the Directive.
1.5.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
BIn 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 refrigerator 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
refrigerator,
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.

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• 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.
BA damaged power cable must be
replaced by a qualified electrician.
BProduct 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 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
AIf 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.
5. Your product requires adequate
air circulation to function efficiently. If
the product will be placed in an alcove,
remember to leave at least 5 cm
clearance between the product and the
ceiling, rear wall and the side walls.
6. If the product will be placed in
an alcove, remember to leave at least
5 cm clearance between the product
and the ceiling, rear wall and the side
walls. Check if the rear wall clearance
protection component is present at its
location (if provided with the product).
If the component is not available, or if it
is lost or fallen, position the product so
that at least 5 cm clearance shall be left
between the rear surface of the product
and the wall of the room. The clearance
at the rear is important for efficient
operation of the product.

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4Preparation
• For a freestanding appliance; ‘this
refrigerating appliance is not intended
to be used as a built-in appliance’ ;.
• 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.
• It ‘s recommended to place ice-
acumulator directly on the food at the
top compartment for energy saving.
• 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.
• This appliance is designed to operate
at temperatures specified in the table
below is equipped with Advanced
Electronic Temperature Control
System [AETCS] which ensures
that at the advised setting [4 - four
on the knob] the frozen food in the
freezer will not defrost even if the
ambient temperature falls as low
as -15 °C. When first installed the
product MUST NOT be placed in low
ambient temperatures because the
freezer will not reduce to it’s standard
operating temperature. Once it has
reached its steady operating state it
can be re-located. 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. However at low ambient
temperatures mentioned above,
fridge contents are likely to freeze,
so check and consume food in the
fridge accordingly. When the ambient
temperature returns to normal, you
may change the knob setting to suit
your needs.
• If the ambient temperature is
below 0°C, the food in the fridge
compartment will freeze.So, we
recommend you don’t use the fridge
compartment in such low ambient
conditions. You can continue using
the freezer compartment as usual.
• Since hot and humid air will not
directly penetrate into your product
when the doors are not opened,
your product will optimize itself in
conditions sufficient to protect your
food. Functions and components
such as compressor, fan, heater,
defrost, lighting, display and so on
will operate according to the needs
to consume minimum energy under
these circumstances.

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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.
Door Open Warning
*May not be available in all models
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.

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Reversing the doors
Proceed in numerical order .
7
45 °
180°
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2
1
5
4
8
6
9
10
13
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15
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5Using your refrigerator
Setting the operating temperature
Warm Cold
The operating temperature is regulated
by the temperature control.
1 = Lowest cooling setting (Warmest
setting)
MAX. = Highest cooling setting
(Coldest setting)
* Additionaly activities quıck fridge
function .
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.
Frequently 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 -18 °C (0 °F).
Lower temperatures can be obtained
by adjusting the thermostat knob
towards Position MAX.
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 after
you remove it from the freezer.

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Thermostat knob
The thermostat knob is located on the
top trim.
Important:
When you press the fast-freeze switch
or adjust the set temperature, there may
be a short delay before the compressor
starts to operate. This is normal and not
a compressor fault.
Freezing
Freezing food
You can use the appliance for freezing
fresh food as well as for storing pre-
frozen food.
Please refer to the recommendations
given on the packaging of your food.
• Attention
Do not freeze fizzy drinks, as the bottle
may burst when the liquid in it is frozen.
Be careful with frozen products such
as coloured ice-cubes.
Do not exceed the freezing capacity
of your appliance in 24 hours. See the
rating label.
In order to maintain the quality of the
food, the freezing must be effected as
rapidly as possible.
Thus, the freezing capacity will not be
exceeded, and the temperature inside
the freezer will not rise.
• Attention
Keep the already deep-frozen food
always separated with freshly placed
food.
When deep-freezing hot food, the
cooling compressor will work until the
food is completely frozen. This can
temporarily cause excessive cooling of
the refrigeration compartment.
If you find the freezer door difficult
to open just after you have closed it,
don’t worry. This is due to the pressure
difference which will equalize and allow
the door to open normally after a few
minutes.
You will hear a vacuum sound just after
closing the door. This is quite normal.

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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 at least
24 hours to freeze maximum amount
of fresh food declared as 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.
You can freeze the amount of fresh
food whıch is indicated on rating label
of your freezer, by following below steps

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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.
1. 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.
2. Placing warm food into the freezer
compartment causes the cooling
system to operate continuously until
the food is frozen solid.
3. Take special care not to mix already
frozen food and fresh food.
Recommendations for
preservation of frozen food
• Prepacked commercially frozen food
should be stored in accordance
with the frozen food manufacturer's
instructions for a ( 4 star)
frozen food storage compartment.
• To en s u re that the h i g h q u a l i t y
achieved by the frozen food
manufacturer and the food retailer is
maintained, the following should be
remembered:
1. Put packages in the freezer as quickly
as possible after purchase.
2. Ensure that contents are labeled and
dated.
3. Do not exceed "Use By", "Best
Before" dates on the packaging.
Defrosting
The freezer compartment defrosts
automatically.

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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! A
• 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.
Freezing of Foodstuff
To activate fast freeze function, please
turn the knob to MAX position. 50 hours
after the fast freeze function was activated,
the appliance with automaticly switch
to normal function. If there’s no intend
to freeze new fresh food, do not switch
the knob to MAX setting. If the knob is
left at the MAX position, since appliance
is previously turned to normal running
conditions; in order to activate the Quick
Freeze Function again, please switch the
knob out of MAX position and then switch
it to MAX again. For the best possible
freezing performance, the fresh food to be
frozen should be introduced 24 hours after
.starting the quick freeze function

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6Maintenance and cleaning
ANever use gasoline, benzene or
similar substances for cleaning
purposes.
BWe recommend that you unplug the
appliance before cleaning.
BNever use any sharp abrasive
instrument, soap, household
cleaner, detergent and wax polish for
cleaning.
CUse lukewarm water to clean the
cabinet of your refrigerator and wipe it
dry.
CUse 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.
BMake sure that no water enters the
lamp housing and other electrical
items.
BIf 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.
CCheck door seals regularly to ensure
they are clean and free from food
particles.
ATo remove door racks, remove all the
contents and then simply push the
door rack upwards from the base.
ANever 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
CDo 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.

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7Troubleshooting
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 refrigerator 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 refrigerator 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 refrigerator in places where the
temperature falls below 10 °C.
• Door has been opened frequently. >>>Do not open and close the door of
refrigerator frequently.
• Ambient is very humid. >>>Do not install your refrigerator 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 refrigerator is left ajar. >>>Close the door of the refrigerator.
• 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 refrigerator has not been balanced yet. The 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.
• The refrigerator 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. >>>Refrigerator returns to normal operation when the
power restores.