Beko BK 8182 Instruction Manual
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1. dispose of the appliance on a fire Your appliance contains non CFC substances in the insulation which are flammable We suggest you contact your local authority for information on disposal and available facilities e We do not recommend use of this appliance in an unheated cold room e g garage conservatory annex shed out house etc To obtain the best possible performance and trouble free operation from your appliance it is very important to read these instructions carefully Failure to observe these instructions may invalidate your right to free service during the guarantee period Please keep these instructions in a safe place for easy reference Electrical requirements Before inserting the plug into the wall socket make sure that the voltage and the frequency shown in the rating plate inside the appliance corresponds to your electricity supply We recommend that this appliance be connected to the mains supply via a suitably switched and fused socket in a readily accessible position Warning This appliance must be earthed Repairs to electrical equipment should only be performed by a qualified technician Incorrect repairs carried out by an unqualified person are carry risks that may have critical consequences for the user of the appliance Transportation instructions 1 The appliance should be transported only in a upright position The packing as supplied must be intact during transportation 2 If during2. the course of transport the appliance has been positioned horizontally it must not be operated for at least 4 hours to allow the system tosetile 3 Failure to comply with the above instructions could result in damage to the appliance for which the manufacturer will not be held liable 4 The appliance must be protected against rain moisture and other atmospheric influences Important e Care must be taken while cleaning carrying the appliance not to touch the bottom of the condenser metal wires at the back of the appliance as this could cause injury to fingers and hands e Do not attempt to sit or stand on top of your appliance as it is not designed for such use You could injure yourself or damage the Instructions for use appliance e Make sure that the mains cable is not caught under the appliance during and after moving as this could damage the cable e Do notallow children to play with the appliance or tamper with the controls Installation instructions 1 Do not keep your appliance in a room where the temperature is likely to fall below 10 degrees C 50 degrees F at night and or especially in winter as it is designed to operate in ambient temperatures between 10 and 32 degrees C 50 and 90 degrees F At lower temperatures the appliance may not operate resulting in a reduction in the storage life of the food 2 Do not place the appliance near cookers or radiators or in direct sunlight as this will caus
3. you want to remove the tray to clean it follow the instructions below e Switch off at the socket outlet and pull out the mains plug e Gently uncrimp the stud on the compressor using a pair of pliers so that the tray can be removed e Lift it up e Clean and wipe it dry e Reassemble reversing the sequence and operations 13 Excess deposit of ice should be removed regularly with the plastic scraper provided Large accumulation of ice will impair the performance of the freezer Instructions for use Do s and don ts Do Clean and defrost your appliance regularly See Defrosting Do Keep raw meat and poultry below cooked food and dairy products Do Take off any unusable leaves on vegetables and wipe off any soil Leave lettuce cabbage parsley and cauliflower on the stem Wrap cheese firstly in greaseproof paper and then in a polythene bag excluding as much air as possible For best results take out of the fridge compartment an hour before eating Do Wrap raw meat and poultry loosely in polythene or aluminium foil This prevents drying Do Wrap fish and offal in polythene bags Do Wrap food with a strong odour or which may dry out in polythene bags or aluminium foil or place in airtight container Do Wrap bread well to keep it fresh Do Chill white wines beer lager and mineral water before serving Check contents of the freezer every so often Do Keep food for as short a time as possib
4. 1 lb can be frozen without adjusting the temperature control knob Take special care not to mix already frozen food and fresh food Instructions for use Frozen food symbols and freezer calendar Food symbols are illustrated on the freezer door liner The figures next to food symbols represent the safe storage life in months Observe the best before dates indicated on the package for ready frozen food Making ice cubes Fill the ice cube tray 3 4 full with water and place it in the freezer Loosen frozen trays with a spoon handle or a similar implement never use sharp edged objects such as knives or forks Defrosting A Fridge compartment The fridge compartment defrosts automatically The defrost water runs to the drain tube via a collection container at the back of the appliance Fig 3 During defrosting water droplets may form at the back of the fridge compartment where a concealed evaporator is located Some droplets may remain on the liner and refreeze when defrosting is completed Do not use pointed or sharp edged objects such as knives or forks to remove the droplets which have refrozen If at any time the defrost water does not drain from the collection channel check that no food particles have blocked the drain tube The drain tube can be cleared with a pipe cleaner or similar implement B Freezer compartment Defrosting is very straightforward and without mess thanks to a special defrost collectio
5. BEKO BK 8182 PLUS Safety first 1 Electrical requirements 2 Transportation instructions 2 installation instructions 2 Getting to know your appliance 3 Suggested arrangement of food in the appliance 3 Temperature control and adjustment 4 Before operatin Storing frozen food 5 selo fresh food 5 Frozen food symbols Freezer calendar 5 Making ice cubes Defrosting 6 Cleaning and care 6 7 Replacing the interior light bulb 6 Repositioning the 0007 Do s and don ts 7 8 Trouble shooting 8 a E i I Eu EE ar e e 7 zz AM mue R 7 H y JE Instructions for use Congratulations on your choice of a BEKO Quality Appliance designed to give you many years of service Safety first Do not connect your appliance to the electricity supply until all packing and transit protectors have been removed e Leave to stand for at least 4 hours before switching on to allow compressor oil to settle if transported horizontally e If you are discarding an old appliance with a lock or latch fitted to the door ensure that it is left in a safe condition to prevent the entrapment of children e This appliance must only be used for its intended purpose e Do not
6. ch as knives or forks to remove the ice Don t Put hot food into the appliance Let it cool down first Don t Put liquid filled bottles or sealed cans containing carbonated liquids into the freezer as they may burst Don t Exceed the maximum freezing loads when freezing fresh food Don t Give children ice cream and water ices direct from the freezer The low temperature may cause freezer burns on lips Instructions for use Don t Freeze fizzy drinks Don t Try to keep frozen food which has thawed it should be eaten within 24 hours or cooked and refrozen Don t Remove items from the freezer with wet hands Trouble shooting If the appliance does not operate when switched on check e That the plug is inserted properly in the socket and that the power supply is on To check the power supply to the socket plug in another appliance e Whether the fuse has blown circuit breaker has tripped main distribution switch has been turned off e That the temperature control has been set correctly e That the new plug is wired correctly if you have changed the fitted moulded plug If the appliance is still not operating at all after above checks contact the dealer from whom you purchased the unit Please ensure that above checks have been done as a charge will be made if no fault is found Montaj Talimatlar Installation instructions Hinweise zur installation und zum aufstellungsort Instructions d instal
7. e extra strain on the appliance s functions If installed next to a source of heat or freezer maintain the following minimum side clearances From Cookers 30 mm From Radiators 300 mm From Freezers 25 mm 3 Make sure that sufficient room is provided around the appliance to ensure free air circulation e Put the back airing lid to the back of your refrigerator to set the distance between the refrigerator and the wall 4 The appliance should be positioned on a smooth surface 5 Refer to Cleaning and Care section to prepare your appliance for use Getting to know your appliance Fig 1 Freezer compartment Ice cube tray Thermostat knob Fridge compartment Movable shelves Defrost water collection channel Drain tube Crisper cover Crisper Air grill Lamp housing Dairy compartment cover Dairy compartment Adjustable door shelves Egg compartment Bottle gripper 16 Bottle shelf O Ui R N N bed ml bed i i bed U AN O 0 Suggested arrangement of food in the appliance Guidelines for obtaining optimum storage and hygiene 1 The fridge compartment is for the shortterm storage of fresh food and drinks Instructions for use 2 The freezer compartment is EX rated and suitable for the freezing and storage of pre frozen The recommendation for 543 storage as stated on the food packaging should be observed at all times 3 Dairy products should be stored in the special compartment provided in
8. e maintains desired storage temperatures See section Temperature Control and Adjustmeni 8 Do not load the appliance immediately it is switched on Wait until the correct storage temperature has been reached We recommend checking the temperature with an accurate thermometer see Temperature Control and Adjustment Storing frozen food Your freezer is suitable for the long term storage of commercially frozen foods and also can be used to freeze and store fresh food For storing home frozen fresh food refer to the storage life guide on the door liner If there is a power failure do not open the door Frozen food should not be affected if the failure lasts for less than 14 hrs If the failure is longer then the food should be checked and either eaten immediately or cooked and then re frozen Freezing fresh food Please observe the following instructions to obtain the best results Do not freeze too large a quantity at any one time The quality of the food is best preserved when it is frozen right through to the core as quickly as possible Do not exceed the freezing capacity of your appliance in 24 h Placing warm food into the freezer compartment causes the refrigeration machine to operate continously until the food is frozen solid This can temporarily lead to excessive cooling of the refrigeration compartment When freezing fresh food keep the thermostat knob at medium position Small guantities of food up to 1 2 kg
9. ion between 1 and 5 the coldest position The average temperature inside the fridge should be around 5 C 41 F Therefore adjust the thermostat to obtain the desired temperature Some sections of the fridge may be cooler or warmer such as salad crisper and top part of the cabinet which is quite normal We recommend that you check the temperature periodically with a thermometer to ensure that the cabinet is kept to this temperature Frequent door openings cause internal temperatures to rise so it is advisable to close the door as soon as possible after use Instructions for use Before operating Final Check Before you start using the appliance check that 1 The feet have been adjusted for perfect levelling 2 The interior is dry and air can circulate freely at the rear 3 The interior is clean as recommended under Cleaning and care 4 The plug has been inserted into the wall socket and the electricity is switched on When the door is open the interior light will come on And note that 5 You will hear a noise as the compressor starts up The liquid and gases sealed within the refrigeration system may also make some noise whether the compressor is running or not This is quite normal 6 Slight undulation of the top of the cabinet is quite normal due to the manufacturing process used it is not a defect 7 We recommend setting the thermostat knob midway and monitor the temperature to ensure the applianc
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11. le and adhere to Best Before and Use by etc dates Store commercially frozen food in accordance with the instructions given on the packets Always choose high quality fresh food and be sure it is thoroughly clean before you freeze it Prepare fresh food for freezing in small portions to ensure rapid freezing Wrap all food in aluminium foil or freezer quality polythene bags and make sure any air is excluded Wrap frozen food immediately after purchasing and put it in to the freezer as soon as possible Do Do Do Do Do Do Do Do Do Defrost food in the fridge compartment Don t Store bananas in your fridge compartment Don t Store melon in your fridge It can be chilled for short periods as long as it is wrapped to prevent it flavouring other food Don t Cover the shelves with any protective materials which may obstruct air circulation Don t Store poisonous or any dangerous substances in your appliance It has been designed for the storage of edible foodstuffs only Don t Consume food which has been refrigerated for an excessive length of time Don t Store cooked and fresh food together in the same container They should be packaged and stored separately Don t Let defrosting food or food juices drip onto food Don t Leave the door open for long periods as this will make the appliance more costly to run and cause excessive ice formation Don t Use sharp edged objects su
12. n basin Defrost twice a year or when a frost layer of around 7 1 4 mm has formed To start the defrosting procedure switch off the appliance at the socket outlet and pull out the mains plug All food should be wrapped in several layers of newspaper and stored in a cool place e g fridge or larder Containers of warm water may be placed carefully in the freezer to speed up the defrosting Do not use pointed or sharp edged objects such as knives or forks to remove the frost Never use hairdryers electrical heaters or other such electrical appliances for defrosting Sponge out the defrost water collected in the bottom of the freezer compartment After defrosting dry the interior thoroughly Insert the plug into the wall socket and switch on the electricity supply Instructions for use Replacing the interior light bulb Should the light fail switch off at the socket outlet and pull out the mains plug Then ensure the bulb is screwed securely in the bulb holder Replace the plug and switch on If the light still fails obtain a replacement E14 screw cap type 15 Watt Max bulb from your local electrical store and then fit it Fig 4 Carefully dispose of the burntovt light bulb immediately Cleaning and care 1 We recommend that you switch off the appliance at the socket outlet and pull out the mains plug before cleaning 2 Never use any sharp instruments or abrasive substances soap household cleaner detergent
13. or wax polish for cleaning 3 Use luke warm water to clean the cabinet of the appliance and wipe it dry 4 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 5 Make sure that no water enters the temperature control box 6 If the appliance is not going to be used for a long period of time switch it off remove all food clean it and leave the door ajar 7 We recommend that you polish the metal parts of the product i e door exterior cabinet sides with a silicone wax car polish to protect the high quality paint finish 8 Any dust that gathers on the condenser which is located at the back of the appliance should be removed once a year with a vacuum cleaner 9 Check door seals regularly to ensure they are clean and free from food particles 10 Never e Clean the appliance with unsuitable material eg petroleum based products e Subject it to high temperatures in any way e Scour rub etc with abrasive material 11 Removal of dairy cover and door tray e To remove the dairy cover first lift the cover up by about an inch and pull it off from the side where there is an opening on the cover e To remove a door tray remove all the contents and then simply push the door tray upwards from the base 12 Make sure that the special plastic container at the back of the appliance which collects defrost water is clean at all times If
14. the door liner 4 Cooked dishes should be stored in airtight containers 5 Fresh wrapped produce can be kept on the shelf Fresh fruit and vegetables should be cleaned and stored in the crisper bins 6 Bottles can be kept in the door section 7 To store raw meat wrap in polythene bags and place on the lowest shelf Do not allow to come into contact with cooked food to avoid contamination For safety only store raw meat for two to three days 8 For maximum efficiency the removable shelves should not be covered with paper or other materials to allow free circulation of cool air 9 Do not keep vegetable oil on door shelves Keep the food packed wrapped or covered Allow hot food and beverages to cool before refrigerating Leftover canned food should not be stored in the can 10 Fizzy drinks should not be frozen and products such as flavoured water ices should not be consumed too cold 11 Some fruit and vegetables suffer damage if kept at temperatures near O C Therefore wrap pineapples melons cucumbers tomatoes and similar produce in polythene bags 12 High proof alcohol must be stored upright in tightly closed containers Never store products that contain an inflammable propellant gas e g cream dispensers spray cans etc or explosive substances These are an explosion hazard Temperature control and adjustment Operating temperatures are controlled by the thermostat knob Fig 2 and may be set at any posit
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