User Manual for Refrigerator
Refrigerator
1. Egg holder
2. Fridge compartment shelf
3. Bottle shelf
4. Freezer compartment drawers
5. Ice container
6. Ice machine
7. Drawer
8. Crisper
9. Adjustable glass shelves
10. Bottle holder
11. Illumination lens
12. Fan
13. Fridge compartment
14. Freezer compartment
*OPTIONAL
Figures that take place in this instruction manual are schematic and may not correspond exactly with your product. If the subject parts are not included in the product you have purchased, then it is valid for other models.
1. Egg holder
2. Fridge compartment shelf
3. Bottle shelf
4. Freezer compartment drawers
5. Ice container
6. Ice machine
7. Drawer
8. Crisper
9. Adjustable glass shelves
10. Bottle holder
11. Illumination lens
12. Fan
13. Fridge compartment
14. Freezer compartment
*OPTIONAL
Installation
Please 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
- Your refrigerator must be emptied and cleaned prior to any transportation.
- Shelves, accessories, crisper and etc. in your refrigerator must be fastened securely by adhesive tape against any jolt before repackaging.
- 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:
- Is the interior of the refrigerator dry and can the air circulate freely in the rear of it?
- Please keep 50 mm distance between the backside of the refrigerator and the wall”
- Clean the interior of the refrigerator as recommended in the “Maintenance and cleaning” section.
- Plug the refrigerator into the wall outlet. When the fridge door is open, the fridge compartment interior light will come on.
- 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.
- 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.
A damaged power cable must be replaced by a qualified electrician.
Product must not be operated before it is repaired! There is danger of electric shock!
Placing and Installation
If the entrance door of the room where the refrigerator will be installed is not wide enough for the refrigerator to pass through, then call the authorized service to have them remove the doors of your refrigerator and pass it sideways through the door.
- Install your refrigerator to a place that allows ease of use.
- Keep your refrigerator away from heat sources, humid places and direct sunlight.
- 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 50 mm distance with the ceiling and at least 50 mm with the wall. If the floor is covered with a carpet, your product must be elevated 25 mm from the floor.
- Place your refrigerator on an even floor surface to prevent jolts.
Adjusting the legs
If your refrigerator is unbalanced; You can balance your refrigerator by turning its front legs as illustrated in the figure. The corner where the leg exists is lowered when you turn in the direction of black arrow and raised when you turn in the opposite direction. Taking help from someone to slightly lift the refrigerator will facilitate this process.
Changing the illumination lamp
To change the Bulb/LED used for illumination of your refrigerator, call your Authorized Service.
Changing the door opening direction
This product's doors could not be reversible.
Preparation
Your refrigerator should be installed at least 300 mm away from heat sources such as hobs, ovens, central heater and stoves and at least 50 mm 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 mm 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.
Using your refrigerator
Indicator panel
Indicator panels may vary according to the product model. Audio – visual functions on the indicator panel helps you in using your product.
1. Fridge Compartment Indicator
2. Error status indicator
3. Temperature indicator
4. Vacation function button
5. Temperature setting button
6. Compartment selection button
7. Freezer compartment indicator
8. Economy mode indicator
9. Vacation function indicator
10.Automatic Ice Machine Off/On indicator
*optional
Figures that take place in this instruction manual are schematic and may not correspond exactly with your product. If the subject parts are not included in the product you have purchased, then it is valid for other models.
1. Fridge compartment indicator
Fridge compartment light is illuminated while the fridge compartment temperature is set.
2. Error status indicator
If your refrigerator does not perform enough cooling or in case of a sensor fault, this indicator is activated. When this indicator is activated, “E” is displayed on the freezer compartment temperature indicator, and numbers such as “1,2,3...” are displayed on the fridge compartment temperature indicator. These numbers on the indicator inform service personnel about the error.
3. Temperature indicator
Indicates freezer, fridge compartment temperature.
4. Vacation function button
Press on Vacation Button for 3 seconds to activate this function. When the vacation function is activated, “- -” is displayed on the fridge compartment temperature indicator and no active cooling is performed on the fridge compartment. It is not suitable to keep the food in the fridge compartment when this function is activated. Other compartments shall be continued to be cooled as per their set temperature. To cancel this function press Vacation button again.
5. Temperature setting button
Changes the temperature of the relevant compartment between -24°C... -18°C and 8°C...1°C.
6. Compartment selection button
Selection button: Press compartment selection button to switch between fridge and freezer compartments.
7. Freezer compartment indicator
Fridge compartment light is illuminated while the freezer compartment temperature is set.
8. Economy mode indicator
Indicates that the refrigerator operates in energy saving mode. This display shall be activated if the freezer compartment temperature is set to -18°C.
9. Vacation function indicator
Indicates that vacation is activated.
10. Automatic Ice Machine Off/On indicator
This symbol appears on the display when Ice Off function is activated.
Indicator panels may vary according to the product model. Audio – visual functions on the indicator panel helps you in using your product.
1. Fridge Compartment Indicator
2. Error status indicator
3. Temperature indicator
4. Vacation function button
5. Temperature setting button
6. Compartment selection button
7. Freezer compartment indicator
8. Economy mode indicator
9. Vacation function indicator
*optional
Figures that take place in this instruction manual are schematic and may not correspond exactly with your product. If the subject parts are not included in the product you have purchased, then it is valid for other models.
1. Fridge compartment indicator
Fridge compartment light is illuminated while the fridge compartment temperature is set.
2. Error status indicator
If your refrigerator does not perform enough cooling or in case of a sensor fault, this indicator is activated. When this indicator is activated, “E” is displayed on the freezer compartment temperature indicator, and numbers such as “1,2,3...” are displayed on the fridge compartment temperature indicator. These numbers on the indicator inform service personnel about the error.
3. Temperature indicator
Indicates freezer, fridge compartment temperature.
4. Vacation function button
Press on Vacation Button for 3 seconds to activate this function. When the vacation function is activated, “- -” is displayed on the fridge compartment temperature indicator and no active cooling is performed on the fridge compartment. It is not suitable to keep the food in the fridge compartment when this function is activated. Other compartments shall be continued to be cooled as per their set temperature. To cancel this function press Vacation button again.
5. Temperature setting button
Changes the temperature of the relevant compartment between -24°C... -18°C and 8°C...1°C.
6. Compartment selection button
Selection button: Press compartment selection button to switch between fridge and freezer compartments.
7. Freezer compartment indicator
Fridge compartment light is illuminated while the freezer compartment temperature is set.
8. Economy mode indicator
Indicates that the refrigerator operates in energy saving mode. This display shall be activated if the freezer compartment temperature is set to -18°C. 9. Vacation function indicator Indicates that vacation is activated.
Door Open Warning
(This feature is optional)
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.
Recommended Using Temparature: FF: 4°C /40 °F Frz : -15°C/5 °F
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 easyto-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.
- 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.
- Placing warm food into the freezer compartment causes the cooling system to operate continuously until the food is frozen solid.
- 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 ensure that the high quality achieved by the frozen food manufacturer and the food retailer is maintained, the following should be remembered:
- Put packages in the freezer as quickly as possible after purchase.
- Ensure that contents are labeled and dated.
- Do not exceed "Use By", "Best Before" dates on the packaging.
Defrosting
The freezer compartment defrosts automatically.
Placing the food
WARNING!
- 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.
Blue light
*optional
Foodstuff stored in the crispers that are enlightened with a blue light continue their photosynthesis by means of the wavelength effect of blue light and thus, preserve their freshness and increase their vitamin content.
Egg section
You can place the egg section in any of the door shelves. If it is going to be placed in the body, the lower shelves are recommended due them being cooler.
Never store eggs in the freezer compartment.
Avoid direct contact between eggs and other foods.
Ice Machine (in some models)
Auto Ice machine system allows you to obtain ice from the refrigerator easily. After the water system pipe connection will be done, the ice can be taken from the ice drawer. First ice cubes will be ready in approximately 2 hours in the Ice machine drawer located in the freezer compartment. Do not put water in it to make ice as it may break. The ice container is not used for storing foods.
Description and cleaning of odor filter
*optional
Odor filter prevents unpleasant odor build-up in your refrigerator. Pull the cover into which the odor filter is installed downwards from the front section and remove as illustrated. Leave the filter under sunlight for one day. Filter will be cleaned during this time. Install the filter back to its place. Odor filter must be cleaned once in a year.
Maintenance and cleaning
Never use gasoline, benzene or similar substances for cleaning purposes.
We recommend that you unplug the appliance before cleaning.
Never use any sharp abrasive instrument, soap, household cleaner, detergent and wax polish for cleaning.
Use lukewarm water to clean the cabinet of your refrigerator and wipe it dry.
Use a damp cloth wrung out in a solution of one teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda to one pint of water to clean the interior and wipe it dry.
Make sure that no water enters the lamp housing and other electrical items.
If 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.
Check door seals regularly to ensure they are clean and free from food particles.
To remove door racks, remove all the contents and then simply push the door rack upwards from the base.
Never use cleaning agents or water that contain chlorine to clean the outer surfaces and chromium coated parts of the product. Chlorine causes corrosion on such metal surfaces
Do not use sharp, abrasive tools, soap, household cleaning agents, detergents, kerosene, fuel oil, varnish etc. to prevent removal and deformation of the prints on the plastic part. Use lukewarm water and a soft cloth for cleaning and then wipe it dry.
Protection of plastic surfaces
Do not put the liquid oils or oil-cooked meals in your refrigerator in unsealed containers as they damage the plastic surfaces of your refrigerator. In case of spilling or smearing oil on the plastic surfaces, clean and rinse the relevant part of the surface at once with warm water.
Troubleshooting
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.
| Problem |
Solution |
| 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.
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| Condensation on the side wall of the fridge compartment (MULTIZONE, COOL CONTROL and FLEXI ZONE). |
• 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
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| 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.
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| The operation noise increases when the refrigerator is running. |
• The operating performance of the refrigerator may change due to the changes in the ambient temperature. It is normal and not a fault. |
| The refrigerator is running frequently or for a long time. |
• New product may be wider than the previous one. Larger refrigerators operate for a longer period of time.
• The room temperature may be high. >>>It is normal that the product operates for longer periods in hot ambient.
• The refrigerator might be plugged in recently or might be loaded with food. >>>When the refrigerator is plugged in or loaded with food recently, it will take longer for it to attain the set temperature. This is normal.
• Large amounts of hot food might be put in the refrigerator recently. >>>Do not put hot food into the refrigerator.
• Doors might be opened frequently or left ajar for a long time. >>>The warm air that has entered into the refrigerator causes the refrigerator to run for longer periods. Do not open the doors frequently.
• Freezer or fridge compartment door might be left ajar. >>>Check if the doors are closed completely.
• The refrigerator is adjusted to a very low temperature. >>>Adjust the refrigerator temperature to a warmer degree and wait until the temperature is achieved.
• Door seal of the fridge or freezer may be soiled, worn out, broken or not properly seated. >>>Clean or replace the seal. Damaged/broken seal causes the refrigerator to run for a longer period of time in order to maintain the current temperature.
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| Freezer temperature is very low while the fridge temperature is sufficient. |
• The freezer temperature is adjusted to a very low value. >>>Adjust the freezer temperature to a warmer degree and check. |
| Fridge temperature is very low while the freezer temperature is sufficient. |
• The fridge temperature is adjusted to a very low value. >>>Adjust the fridge temperature to a warmer degree and check |
| Food kept in the fridge compartment drawers is frozen. |
• The fridge temperature is adjusted to a very high value. >>>Adjust the fridge temperature to a lower value and check. |
| Temperature in the fridge or freezer is very high. |
• The fridge temperature is adjusted to a very high value. >>>Fridge compartment temperature setting has an effect on the temperature of the freezer. Change the temperatures of the fridge or freezer and wait until the relevant compartments attain a sufficient temperature.
• Doors are opened frequently or left ajar for a long time. >>>Do not open the doors frequently.
• Door is ajar. >>>Close the door completely.
• The refrigerator is plugged in or loaded with food recently. >>>This is normal. When the refrigerator is plugged in or loaded with food recently, it will take longer for it to attain the set temperature.
• Large amounts of hot food might be put in the refrigerator recently. >>>Do not put hot food into the refrigerator.
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| Vibrations or noise. |
• The floor is not level or stable. >>> If the refrigerator rocks when moved slowly, balance it by adjusting its feet. Also make sure that the floor is strong enough to carry the refrigerator, and level.
• The items put onto the refrigerator may cause noise. >>>Remove the items on top of the refrigerator.
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| There are noises coming from the refrigerator like liquid flowing, spraying, etc. |
• Liquid and gas flows occur in accordance with the operating principles of your refrigerator. It is normal and not a fault. |
| Whistle comes from the refrigerator. |
• Fans are used in order to cool the refrigerator. It is normal and not a fault. |
| Condensation on the inner walls of refrigerator. |
• Hot and humid weather increases icing and condensation. It is normal and not a fault.
• Doors are opened frequently or left ajar for a long time. >>>Do not open the doors frequently. Close them if they are open.
• Door is ajar. >>>Close the door completely
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| Humidity occurs on the outside of the refrigerator or between the doors |
• There might be humidity in the air; this is quite normal in humid weather. When the humidity is less, condensation will disappear. |
| Bad odour inside the refrigerator. |
• No regular cleaning is performed. >>>Clean the inside of the refrigerator regularly with a sponge, lukewarm water or carbonate dissolved in water. • Some containers or package materials may cause the smell. >>>Use a different container or different brand packaging material.
• Food is put into the refrigerator in uncovered containers. >>>Keep the food in closed containers. Microorganisms spreading out from uncovered containers can cause unpleasant odours.
• Remove the foods that have expired best before dates and spoiled from the refrigerator
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| The door is not closing |
• Food packages are preventing the door from closing. >>>Replace the packages that are obstructing the door.
• The refrigerator is not completely even on the floor. >>>Adjust the feet to balance the refrigerator.
• The floor is not level or strong. >>>Make sure that the floor is level and capable to carry the refrigerator.
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| Crispers are stuck. |
• The food is touching the ceiling of the drawer. >>>Rearrange food in the drawer. |
