User Manual Beko BFBF3018SS 30" Counter Depth Bottom Freezer Refrigerator

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Table of contents

• Refrigerator
• Installation
• Preparation
• Using your refrigerator
• Troubleshooting

User manual Refrigerator

Refrigerator

BFBF3018SS

BFBF3018SSIM

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.

BFBF3018SSL

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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.

Installation

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 keep 50 mm distance between the backside of the refrigerator and the wall”
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:

• 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!

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 dispose of them along with the normal household waste.

The packing of your refrigerator is produced from recyclable materials.

Disposing of your old refrigerator

Dispose of your old refrigerator without giving any harm to the environment.

• You may consult your 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

A 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.

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 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.
4. Place your refrigerator on an even floor surface to prevent jolts.

Connecting the water hose to the refrigerator

1. Slip the union (b) onto the water hose (a).
2. Push the water hose downwards firmly to slip it onto the water inlet valve (c).
3. Tighten the union (c) by hand to secure it onto the water inlet valve.

Normally, you are not required to tighten the union with a tool. However, you can use a spanner or pliers to tighten the union if there is a leakage

Connecting the water line to the water supply

Connect the water line to a water supply valve. If a valve is not present or you are not sure, consult a qualified plumber.

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 20 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.

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.

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.

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 ensure that the high quality 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

Placing the food

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

*May not be available in all models

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

*May not be available in all models

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.

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.

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

Check this list before contacting the service. Doing so will save you time and money. This list includes frequent complaints that are not related to faulty workmanship or materials. Certain features mentioned herein may not apply to your product.

The refrigerator is not working.

• The power plug is not fully settled. >>> Plug it in to settle completely into the socket.
• The fuse connected to the socket powering the product or the main fuse is blown. >>> Check the fuses.

Condensation on the side wall of the cooler compartment (MULTI ZONE, COOL, CONTROL and FLEXI ZONE).

• The door is opened too frequently >>>
• Take care not to open the product’s door too frequently.
• The environment is too humid. >>> Do not install the product in humid environments.
• Foods containing liquids are kept in unsealed holders. >>> Keep the foods containing liquids in sealed holders.
• The product’s door is left open. >>> Do not keep the product’s door open for long periods.
• The thermostat is set to too low temperature. >>> Set the thermostat to appropriate temperature.

Compressor is not working.

• In case of sudden power failure or pulling the power plug off and putting back on, the gas pressure in the product’s cooling system is not balanced, which triggers the compressor thermic safeguard. The product will restart after approximately 6 minutes. If the product does not restart after this period, contact the service.
• Defrosting is active. >>> This is normal for a fully-automatic defrosting product. The defrosting is carried out periodically.
• The product is not plugged in. >>> Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
• The temperature setting is incorrect. >>> Select the appropriate temperature setting.
• The power is out. >>> The product will continue to operate normally once the power is restored.

The refrigerator’s operating noise is increasing while in use.

• The product’s operating performance may vary depending on the ambient temperature variations. This is normal and not a malfunction.

The refrigerator runs too often or for too long.

• The new product may be larger than the previous one. Larger products will run for longer periods.
• The room temperature may be high.
• The product will normally run for long periods in higher room temperature.
• The product may have been recently plugged in or a new food item is placed inside. >>> The product will take longer to reach the set temperature when recently plugged in or a new food item is placed inside. This is normal.
• Large quantities of hot food may have been recently placed into the product. >>> Do not place hot food into the product.
• The doors were opened frequently or kept open for long periods. >>> The warm air moving inside will cause the product to run longer. Do not open the doors too frequently.
• The freezer or cooler door may be ajar. >>> Check that the doors are fully closed.
• The product may be set to temperature too low. >>> Set the temperature to a higher degree and wait for the product to reach the adjusted temperature.
• The cooler or freezer door washer may be dirty, worn out, broken or not properly settled. >>> Clean or replace the washer. Damaged / torn door washer will cause the product to run for longer periods to preserve the current temperature.

The freezer temperature is very low, but the cooler temperature is adequate.

• The freezer compartment temperature is set to a very low degree. >>> Set the freezer compartment temperature to a higher degree and check again.

The cooler temperature is very low, but the freezer temperature is adequate.

• The cooler compartment temperature is set to a very low degree. >>> Set the freezer compartment temperature to a higher degree and check again.

The food items kept in cooler compartment drawers are frozen.

• The cooler compartment temperature is set to a very low degree. >>> Set the freezer compartment temperature to a higher degree and check again.

The temperature in the cooler or the freezer is too high.

The cooler compartment temperature is set to a very high degree. >>> Temperature setting of the cooler compartment has an effect on the temperature in the freezer compartment. Wait until the temperature of relevant parts reach the sufficient level by changing the temperature of cooler or freezer compartments.

The doors were opened frequently or kept open for long periods. >>> Do not open the doors too frequently.

The door may be ajar. >>> Fully close the door.

The product may have been recently plugged in or a new food item is placed inside. >>> This is normal. The product will take longer to reach the set temperature when recently plugged in or a new food item is placed inside.

Large quantities of hot food may have been recently placed into the product. >>> Do not place hot food into the product.

Shaking or noise.

• The ground is not level or durable. >>> If the product is shaking when moved slowly, adjust the stands to balance the product. Also make sure the ground is sufficiently durable to bear the product.
• Any items placed on the product may cause noise. >>> Remove any items placed on the product.

The product is making noise of liquid flowing, spraying etc.

• The product’s operating principles involve liquid and gas flows. >>> This is normal and not a malfunction.

There is sound of wind blowing coming from the product.

• The product uses a fan for the cooling process. This is normal and not a malfunction.

There is condensation on the product’s internal walls.

• Hot or humid weather will increase icing and condensation. This is normal and not a malfunction.
• The doors were opened frequently or kept open for long periods. >>> Do not open the doors too frequently; if open, close the door.
• The door may be ajar. >>> Fully close the door.

There is condensation on the product’s exterior or between the doors.

• The ambient weather may be humid, this is quite normal in humid weather. >>> The condensation will dissipate when the humidity is reduced.

The interior smells bad.

• The product is not cleaned regularly. >>> Clean the interior regularly using sponge, warm water and carbonated water.
• Certain holders and packaging materials may cause odour. >>> Use holders and packaging materials without free of odour.
• The foods were placed in unsealed holders. >>> Keep the foods in sealed holders. Micro-organisms may spread out of unsealed food items and cause malodour. Remove any expired or spoilt foods from the product.

The door is not closing.

• Food packages may be blocking the door. >>> Relocate any items blocking the doors.
• The product is not standing in full upright position on the ground. >>> Adjust the stands to balance the product.
• The ground is not level or durable. >>> Make sure the ground is level and sufficiently durable to bear the product.

The vegetable bin is jammed.

• The food items may be in contact with the upper section of the drawer. >>> Reorganize the food items in the drawer.

If The Surface Of The Product Is Hot.

• High temperatures may be observed between the two doors, on the side panels and at the rear grill while the product is operating. This is normal and does not require service maintenance! Be careful when touching these areas.