Beko TSE 12340 User manual

User Manual
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Refrigerator
TSE 12340 - TSE 12340 S -TSE 12340 B
EN / AR
57 2074 0000/AK

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 saving 9
3 Installation 10
Points to be paid attention to when
the relocation of the refrigerator.....10
Electrical connection .............................10
Disposing of the packaging................. 11
Disposing of your old refrigerator .... 11
Placing and Installation......................... 11
Changing the illumination lamp .......12
Adjusting the legs...................................12
Installation (Under the counter)......12
4 Preparation 13
5 Using your refrigerator 17
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 .......... 20
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.
AWARNING:
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.
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.)
 For products with a freezer
compartment; Do not put
bottled and canned liquid
beverages in the freezer

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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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 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.
 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

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 If not to be used for a long
time, refrigerator should be
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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1
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,youcanconsulttoyour
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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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.
 The voltage stated on the label
located at left inner side of your
product should be equal to your
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 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.

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Installation (Under the
counter)
 Internal height of the counter should
be 820mm.
 (!) Cookers or other heat sources
must not be placed above the
counter where the appliance is
installed under the counter.
 The mains wall socket plug must be
close to the right or left hand side of
the appliance.
 Remove the top cover of the
appliance. There are 4 screws(2
pieces at the back, 2 pieces below
the front edge) that should be
removed. Fig. 1
 Cut the part shown in the picture
and then remove it by the help of
pliers.
 Place you appliance under the
counter and adjust the front feets
until its top touches to the counter.
 In order to use the product under
the counter, the distance between
the wall and the reference indicated
in the top connection plastic must
be minimum 595 mm.
Fig. 2-3
 Fix the appliance under the counter
by using 2 of the screws that
was removed from the top cover.
(Material of the counter must be
plastics or wood based!)
Fig. 4
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.
Changing the illumination
lamp
To change the Bulb/LED used for
illumination of your refrigerator, call
your AuthorisedService.
The lamp(s) used in this appliance
is not suitable for household room
illumination. The intended purpose
of this lamp is to assist the user to
place foodstuffs in the refrigerator/
freezer in a safe and comfortable
way.The lamps used in this appliance
have to withstand extreme physical
conditions such as temperatures
below -20 °C.
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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

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Reversing the doors
Proceed in numerical order
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1
60°
9
14
60°
16
10
2
3
4
8
7
7
12
12
11
11
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6
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595 mm
820 mm
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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.