Beko TSE 1231 FS User manual

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TSE1262 F - TSE1262 FS - TSE 1231 FS
EN / FR
Réfrigérateur
Manuel d'utilisation
User Manual
Refrigerator

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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CONTENTS
1 Your refrigerator 3
2 Important Safety
Warnings 4
Intended use ..................................4
General safety ................................4
For products with a .......................7
water dispenser;.............................7
Child safety.....................................7
Compliance with WEEE Directive and
Disposing of the Waste Product: ....8
Package information.......................8
HC warning ....................................8
Things to be done for energy saving9
3Installation 10
Points to be considered when re-
transporting your refrigerator ........10
Before operating your refrigerator .10
Electric connection .......................10
Disposing of the packaging ..........11
Disposing of your old refrigerator ..11
Placing and Installation .................11
Adjusting the legs .........................12
4 Preparation 13
Reversing the doors .....................15
5 Using your refrigerator17
Freezing........................................17
Freezing food................................17
Making ice cubes .........................18
Storing frozen food.......................18
Defrosting of the appliance ...........18
Cooling.........................................19
Food storage................................19
Defrosting of the appliance ...........19
6 Maintenance and
cleaning 20
Protection of plastic surfaces ...........
7 Troubleshooting 21

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1Your refrigerator
1-a.) Freezing compartment & ice tray
(for models)
b.) Frozen food compartment & ice tray
(for models)
2-Interior light & Thermostat knob
3-Movable shelves
4-Defrost water collection channel - Drain
tube
5-Crisper cover
6-Crisper
7-Adjustable front feet
8-Door shelves
9-Egg tray
10-Bottle shelf
11-Top trim
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.
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2Important Safety Warnings
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
A
WARNING:
Keep ventilation
openings, in the
appliance enclosure or
in the built-in structure,
clear of obstruction.
A
WARNING:
Do not use mechanical
devices or other
means to accelerate
the defrostingprocess,
other than those
recommended by the
manufacturer.
A
WARNING:
Do not damage the
refrigerant circuit.
A
WARNING:
Do not use electrical
appliances inside
the food storage
compartments of the
appliance, unless
they are of the type
recommended by the
manufacturer.
A
WARNING:
Do not store explosive
substances such as
aerosol cans with a
flammable propellant in
this appliance.
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;
– bed and breakfast type
environments;
– catering and similar non-retail
applications.
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.
 For products with a freezer
compartment; 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.)

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 For products with a freezer
compartment; 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 refrigerator.
 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.
 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.
 Ensure highly alcoholic
beverages are stored securely
with the lid fastened and
placed upright.
 Never store spray cans
containing flammable and
explosive substances in the
refrigerator.
 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
refrigerator. 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.

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 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 refrigerator 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 refrigerator.
 Never connect your refrigerator
to electricity-saving systems;
they may damage the
refrigerator.
 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.
 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

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unplugged. A possible problem
in power cable 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.
 The product shall never be
used while the compartment
which is located at the top or
back of your product and in
which electronic boards are
available (electronic board box
cover) (1) is open.
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For products with a
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 is 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 only potable water.
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.

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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. Therefore, do not
dispose the product with normal
domestic waste at the end
of its service life. Take it to a
collection point for the recycling
of electrical and electronic
equipment. Please consult your
local authorities to learn the
nearest collection point. Help
protect the environment and
natural resources by recycling
used products. For children’s
safety, cut the power cable and
break the locking mechanism of
the door, if any, so that it will be
non-functional before disposing
of the product.
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
re-evaluation of the packaging
materials, you can consult
to your environmentalist
organizations or the
municipalities where you are
located.
HC 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.
Ignore this warning if your
product's cooling system
contains R134a.
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.

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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.
 For products with a freezer
compartment; You can store
maximum amount of food
items in the freezer when
you remove the shelf or
drawer of the freezer. Energy
consumption value stated
for your refrigerator has been
determined by removing
freezer shelf or drawer and
under maximum load. There
is no harm to use a shelf
or drawer according to the
shapes and size of food to be
frozen.
 Thawing frozen food in fridge
compartment will both provide
energy saving and preserve the
food quality.

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3 Installation
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 tied with thick
tapes and strong ropes 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.Please install the 2 plastic wedges
as illustrated in the figure. Plastic
wedges will provide the required
distance between your refrigerator
and the wall in order to allow the air
circulation. (The illustrated figure is
only an example and does not match
exactly with your product.)
3.Clean the interior of the refrigerator as
recommended in the “Maintenance
and cleaning” section.
4.Plug the refrigerator into the wall outlet.
When the fridge door is open, the
fridge compartment interior light will
come on.
5.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.
6.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:
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with national regulations.
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accessible after installation.
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your mains voltage.
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must not be used for connection.

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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!
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.
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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 authorised 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. 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. Do not keep your refrigerator in
ambient temperatures under 10°C.

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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.

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4Preparation
 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.
 The ambient temperature of the room
where you install your refrigerator
should at least be 10°C. Operating
your refrigerator under cooler
conditions is not recommended with
regard to its efficiency.
 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.
 The baskets/drawers that are
provided with the chill compartment
must always be in use for low energy
consumption and for better storage
conditions.
 Food contact with the temperature
sensor in the freezer compartment
may increase energy consumption of
the appliance. Thus any contact with
the sensor(s) must be avoided.
 In some models, the instrument panel
automatically turns off 5 minutes
after the door has closed. It will
be reactivated when the door has
opened or pressed on any key.
 Due to temperature change as a
result of opening/closing the product
door during operation, condensation
on the door/body shelves and the
glass containers is normal
 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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595 mm
820 mm
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Reversing the doors
Proceed in numerical order
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60°
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5Using your refrigerator
The operating temperature is regulated
by the temperature control.
1 = Lowest cooling setting
(Warmest setting)
5 = Highest cooling setting
(Coldest setting)
(Or)
Min. = Lowest cooling setting
(Warmest setting)
Max. = Highest cooling setting
(Coldest setting)
The average temperature inside the
fridge should be around +5°C.
Please choose the setting according to
the desired temperature.
You can stop operation of your
appliance by turning the thermostat
knob to “0” position.
Please note that there will be different
temperatures in the cooling area.
The coldest region is immediately
above the vegetable compartment.
Warm Cold
1 2 3 4 5
(Or) Min. Max.
The interior temperature also depends
on ambient temperature, the frequency
with which the door is opened and the
amount of food 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.
Freezing
Freezing food
The freezing compartment is marked
with this symbol.
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.
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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.

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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.
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 slightly thaw instead,
or put the bottom of the tray in hot
water for a short moment.
Storing frozen food
The frozen food compartment is
marked with symbol.
The frozen food compartment is
suitable for the storage of pre-
frozen food. The recommendation
for storage, as stated on the food
packaging, should be observed at all
times.
Defrosting of the appliance
Excessive build-up of ice will affect the
freezing performance of your device.
It is therefore recommended that you
defrost your appliance at least twice
a year, or whenever the ice build-up
exceeds 7 mm.
Defrost your device when there is only
little or no food in it.
Take out the deep-frozen food. Wrap
the deep-frozen food in several layers
of paper, or a blanket, and keep it in a
cold place.
Unplug the appliance or switch off the
circuit breaker to start the defrosting
process.
Take out the accessories (like shelf,
drawer etc.) from the appliance and
use a suitable container to collect the
thawing water.
Use a sponge or a soft cloth to remove
thawing water if necessary at the
freezing compartment
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Keep the door open during defrosting.
For quicker defrosting, place
containers with warm water inside the
appliance.
Never use electrical devices, defrosting
sprays or pointed or sharp-edged
objects such as knives or forks to
remove the ice.
After the defrosting is done, clean the
inside.
Reconnect the appliance to the mains.
Place the frozen food into the drawers
and slide the drawers into the freezer.
Cooling
Food storage
The fridge compartment is for the
short-term storage of fresh food and
drinks.
Store milk products in the intended
compartment in the refrigerator.
Bottles can be stored in the bottle
holder or in the bottle shelf of the door.
Raw meat is best kept in a
polyethylene bag in the compartment
at the very bottom of the refrigerator.
Allow hot food and beverages to cool
to room temperature prior to placing
them in the refrigerator.
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Store concentrated alcohol in a
container only standing upright and
tightly closed.
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Do not store explosive substances or
containers with flammable propellant
gases (canned cream, spray cans etc.)
in the appliance.
There is a danger of explosion.
Defrosting of the appliance
The fridge compartment defrosts
automatically. The thawing water
flows through the drain channel into a
collection container at the back of the
appliance.
During defrosting, water droplets form
at the back wall of the fridge due to
the evaporation.
If not all of the drops run down, they
may freeze again after defrosting
completes. Remove them with a soft
cloth dampened with warm water. Do
not use hard or sharp objects.
Check the flow of the thawed water
from time to time. It may become
blocked occasionally. Clean it with a
pipe-cleaner or similar implement.