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User manual

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Index
BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.................................. 4
General warnings...................................................................... 4
Safety warnings......................................................................... 7
Installing and operating your fridge........................................... 8
Before using your fridge............................................................ 8
THE PARTS OF THE APPLIANCE AND THE
COMPARTMENTS............................................................ 9
USAGE INFORMATION................................................... 10
Control panel............................................................................ 10
Fridge partition temperature setting button........................... 10
Alarm light............................................................................. 10
Super Cooling Mode............................................................. 10
Fridge Temperature Settings.................................................11
Warnings About Temperature Adjustments................................11
Accessories.............................................................................. 12
Fresh dial.............................................................................. 12
ARRANGING FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE...................... 13
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE................................... 14
Defrosting the Refrigerator Compartment................................ 15
Replacing the LED strip............................................................ 15
SHIPMENT AND REPOSITIONING................................. 16
BEFORE CALLING YOUR AFTER SALES SERVICE.... 17
Tips for saving energy.............................................................. 18
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General warnings
WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance
enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other
means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than
those recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside the
food storage compartments of the appliance, unless
they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
WARNING: In order to avoid any hazards resulting from
the instability of the appliance, it must be fixed in accor-
dance with the following instructions:
WARNING: When positioning the appliance, ensure the
supply cord is not trapped or damaged.
WARNING: Do not locate multiple portable socket-out-
lets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appli-
ance
Symbol ISO 7010 W021
Warning; Risk of fire / flammable materials
• If your appliance uses R600a as a refrigerant (this
information will be provided on the label of the cooler)
you should take care during transportation and
installation to prevent the cooler elements from being
damaged. R600a is an environmentally friendly and
natural gas, but it is explosive. In the event of a leak
due to damage of the cooler elements, move your
fridge away from open flames or heat sources and
ventilate the room where the appliance is located for
a few minutes.
• While carrying and positioning the fridge, do not
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damage the cooler gas circuit.
• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol
cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
• This appliance is intended to be used in household
and domestic applications such as:
-- staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other work-
ing 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.
• If the socket does not match the refrigerator plug,
it must be replaced by the manufacturer, a service
agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid
a hazard.
• A specially grounded plug has been connected to the
power cable of your refrigerator. This plug should be
used with a specially grounded socket of 13 amperes.
If there is no such socket in your house, please have
one installed by an authorised electrician.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance in
a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning
and user maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer, an authorised service agent or
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similar qualified persons, in order to avoid a hazard.
• This appliance is not intended for use at altitudes
exceeding 2000 m.
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Old and out-of-order fridges or freezers
• If your old fridge has a lock, break or remove the lock before
discarding it, because children may get trapped inside it and may
cause an accident.
• •Old fridges and freezers may contain isolation material and
refrigerant with CFC or HFC. Therefore, take care not to harm
environment when you are discarding your old fridges.
Please ask your municipal authority about the disposal of the WEEE
reuse, recycle and recovery purposes.

Notes:
• Please read the instruction manual carefully before installing and
using your appliance. We are not responsible for the damage
occurred due to misuse.
• Follow all instructions on your appliance and instruction manual,
and keep this manual in a safe place to resolve the problems that
may occur in the future.
• This appliance is produced to be used in homes and it can only be
used in domestic environments and for the specified purposes.
It is not suitable for commercial or common use. Such use will
cause the guarantee of the appliance to be cancelled and our
company will not be responsible for losses incurred.
• This appliance is produced to be used in houses and it is only
suitable for cooling / storing food. It is not suitable for commercial
or common use and/or for storing substances except for food.
Our company is not responsible for losses to be incurred in the
contrary case.

Safety warnings
• Do not use multiple receptacles or extension cord.
• Do not plug in damaged, torn or old plugs.
• Do not pull, bend or damage the cord.

• This appliance is designed for use by adults, do not allow children

to play with the appliance or let them to hang over the door.
• Do not plug-in or out the plug from the receptacle with wet hands
to prevent electrocution!
• Do not place explosive or flammable material in your fridge for
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your safety. Place drinks with higher alcohol amount vertically
and by closing their necks tightly in the fridge.
• Do not cover the body or top of fridge with lace. This affects the
performance of your fridge.
• Fix the accessories in the fridge during transportation to prevent
damage to accessories.
• Do not use plug adapter.

Installing and operating your fridge

Before starting to use your fridge, you should pay attention to the
following points:
• Operating voltage for your fridge is 220-240 V at 50Hz.
• We do not take the responsibility of the damages that occur due
to ungrounded usage.
• Place your fridge in a place that it would not be exposed to direct
sunlight.
• Your appliance should be at least 50 cm away from stoves, Gas
ovens and heater cores, and should be at least 5 cm away from
electrical ovens.
• Your fridge should never be used outdoors or left under the rain.
• When your fridge is placed next to a deep freezer, there should
be at least 2 cm between them to prevent humidity on the outer
surface.
• Do not place heavy items on the appliance.
• Do not place anything on your fridge, and install your fridge in
a suitable place so that at least 15 cm is available on the upper
side.
• The adjustable front legs should stabilized in an appropriate
height to allow your fridge operate in a stable and proper way.
You can adjust the legs by turning them clockwise (or in the
opposite direction). This should be done before placing food in
the fridge.
• Before using your fridge, wipe all parts with warm water added
with a tea spoonful of sodium bicarbonate, and then rinse with
clean water and dry. Place all parts after cleaning.

Before using your fridge

• When it is operated for the first time or after transportation,
keep your fridge in the upright position for 3 hours and plug it
on to allow efficient operation. Otherwise, you may damage the
compressor.
• Your fridge may have a smell when it is operated for the first time;
the smell will fade away when your fridge starts to cool.
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This presentation is only for information about the parts of the appliance. Parts
may vary according to the appliance model.
1. Control panel 8. Bottom crisper
2. Turbo fan 9. Bottle shelf
3. Wine rack 10. Door shelf (Adjustable door shelf *)
4. Fridge shelves 11. Door shelf
5. Upper crisper cover 12. Egg holder
6. Upper crisper 13. Upper side LED strip *
7. Bottom crisper cover 14. Left / Right side LED strip *
* In some models
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Control panel

Symbol of
Super Cooling Mode

alarm Fridge adjusted

Fridge temperature
set button indicator led temperature indicator

Fridge partition temperature setting button

This button allows setting temperature of the fridge. In order to set values for
fridge partition, press this button. Use this button also to activate Super Cooling
mode.

Alarm light
In case of a problem within the fridge, the alarm led will release red light

Super Cooling Mode

When would it be used?
• To cooling huge quantities of food.
• To cooling fast food.
• To cooling food quickly.
• To store seasonal food for a long time.
How to use?
• Press temperature set button until super cooling light comes on.
• Super cooling led will light during this mode.
• For optimal appliance performance in maximum cooling capacity, set
the appliance to active Super Cooling mode 6 hours before you put the
fresh food into the fridge.
During this mode:
If you press temperature set button, the mode will be cancelled and the
setting will be restored from 2.
Note: “Super cooling” mode will be automatically cancelled after 6 hours or
when cooling sensor temperature drops beneath 2 °C.
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Fridge Temperature Settings
• The initial temperature of the Setting Display is 5°C.
• Press fridge setting button once.
• Every time you press the button, the setting temperature will increase. (2°C,
4°C, 5°C, 6°C, 8°C, super cooling)
• If you press fridge setting button until super cooling symbol is displayed on
your fridge
Settings Display and you do not press any button within the following 3 seconds,
Super cooling will blink.
• If you keep on pressing, it will restart from last value.

Warnings About Temperature Adjustments

• Do not pass to another adjustment before completing an adjustment.
• Temperature adjustments should be made according to the frequency of door
openings, the quantity of food kept inside the fridge and ambient temperature
of the place of your fridge.
• Your fridge should be operated up to 24 hours according to the ambient
temperature without interruption after being plugged in to be completely
cooled.
• Do not open doors of your fridge frequently and do not place much food
inside it in this period.
• A 5 minute delaying function is applied to prevent damage to the compressor
of your fridge, when you take the plug off and then plug it on again to operate
it or when an energy breakdown occurs. Your fridge will start to operate
normally after 5 minutes.
• Your fridge is designed to operate in the ambient temperature intervals stated
in the standards, according to the climate class stated in the information
label. We do not recommend operating your fridge out of stated temperatures
value limits in terms of cooling effectiveness.
• This appliance is designed for use at an ambient temperature within the
10°C - 43°C range.
Climate class Abbient temperature (oC)
T Between 16 and 43 (oC)
ST Between 16 and 38 (oC)
N Between 16 and 32 (oC)
SN Between 10 and 32 (oC)
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Accessories
Fresh dial
When the humidity controler in the closed position, it allows fresh fruit and
vegetables to be stored longer.
In case of the crisper is totally full, the fresh dial is located in front of crisper,
should be opened. By means of this the air in the crisper and humidity rate will be
controlled and endurance life will be increased.
If you see any condensation on glass shelf, humidity control should be taken into
the open positions.
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• To reduce humidity and consequent increase of frost never place liquids
in unsealed containers in the refrigerator. Frost tends to concentrate in
the coldest parts of the evaporator and in time will require more frequent
defrosting.
• Never place warm food in the refrigerator. Warm food should be allowed to
cool at room temperature and should be arranged to ensure adequate air
circulation in the refrigerator.
• Nothing should touch on the back wall as it will cause frost and the packages
can stick on the back wall. Do not open the refrigerator door too frequently.
• Arrange the meat and cleaned fish (wrapped in packages or sheets of plastic)
which you will use in 1-2 days, in the bottom section of the refrigerator (that
is above the crisper) as this is the coldest section and will ensure the best
storing conditions.
• You can put the fruits and vegetables into crisper without packing.
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• Disconnect the unit from the power supply before cleaning.

• Do not clean the appliance by pouring water.

• Make sure that no water enters the lamp housing and other
electrical components.

• The refrigerator should be cleaned periodically using a solution

of bicarbonate of soda and lukewarm water.

• Clean the accessories separately with soap and

water Do not clean them in the dishwasher.

• Do not use abrasive products, detergents or soaps. After washing,

rinse with clean water and dry carefully. When you have finished
cleaning, reconnect the plugto the mains supply with dry hands.

• Clean the condenser with a broom at least twice a year. This will
help you to save on energy costs and increase productivity.

THE POWER SUPPLY MUST BE DISCONNECTED.

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Defrosting the Refrigerator Compartment

• Defrosting occurs automatically in the refrigerator compartment during

operation; the water is collected by the evaporation tray and evaporates
automatically.
• The evaporation tray and the water drain hole should be cleaned periodically
with the defrost drain plug to prevent the water from collecting at the bottom
of the refrigerator instead of flowing out.
• You can also clean the drain hole by pouring ½ glass of water down it.

Replacing the LED strip

1 or 2 led strips in fridge is used to illumianate your appliance. Please call the
service man.
Note: Numbers and location of led strips may be changed according to the model.
!!! Some versions may be without illumination.

Upper side LED strip

(In some models)

Left / Right side LED strip (In some models)

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Transportation and Changing of Installation Position
• The original packages and foamed polystyrene (PS) can be
retained if required.
• During transportation, the appliance should be secured with
a wide string or a strong rope. The instructions written on the
corrugated box must be followed while transporting.
• Before transporting or changing the installation position, all the
moving objects (ie,shelves,crisper…) should be taken out or
fixed with bands in order to prevent them from getting damaged.
Carry your fridge in the upright position.
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Alarm
ERROR
indicator led WHY WHAT TO DO
TYPE
is turning on
There is/are some
part(s) Out of order Check the door is open or
or there is a failure in not and check if the product
cooling process. working 1 hour. If the door is
"Failure
not open and the product had
Warning" The product is plugged worked 1 hour, call service
for the first time or for assistance as soon as
a long-time power possible.
interruption for 1 hour.
If your fridge is not working properly, it may be a minor problem, therefore check
the following, before calling an electrician to save time and money.

What to do if your appliance does not operate;

Check that;
• There is no power,
• The general switch in your home is disconnected ,
• The socket is not sufficient. To check this, plug in another appliance that you
know which is working into the same socket.

What to do if your appliance performs poorly;

Check that;
• You have not overloaded the appliance ,
• The fridge temperature set to 2.
• The door is closed perfectly ,
• There is no dust on the condenser ,
• There is enough place at the rear and side walls.

If your fridge is operating too loudly;

Normal Noises
Cracking (Ice cracking) Noise:
• During automatic defrosting.
• When the appliance is cooled or warmed (due to expansion of
appliance material).
Short cracking: Heard when the thermostat switches the compressor on/
off.
Compressor noise: Normal motor noise. This noise means that the
compressor operates normally Compressor may cause more noise for a
short time when it is activated.
Bubbling noise and splash: This noise is caused by the flow of the
refrigerant in the tubes of the system.
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Water flow noise: Normal flow noise of water flowing to the evaporation
container during defrosting. This noise can be heard during defrosting.
Air Blow Noise: Normal fan noise. This noise can be heard in fridges
during normal operation of the system due to the circulation of air.

If the edges of fridge cabinet that the door joint contact are warm;
Especially in summer (hot weather), the surfaces that the joint contact may get
warmer during the operation of the compressor, this is normal.

If humidity builds up inside the fridge;

• Are all food packed properly? Are the containers dried before placing them
in the fridge?
• Is the fridge's door opened frequently? Humidity of the room gets in the fridge
when the door is opened. Humidity build up will be faster when you open the
door more frequently, especially if the humidity of the room is high.

If the door is not opened and closed properly;

• Do the food packages prevent closing of the door?
• Are the door compartments, shelves and drawers placed properly?
• Are door joints broken or torn?
• Is your fridge on a level surface?

Recommendations
• To stop the appliance completely, unplug from main socket (for cleaning and
when the door is left open)

Tips for saving energy

1. Install the appliance in a cool, well ventilated room , but not in direct sunlight
and not near a heat source (radiator, cooker.. etc). Otherwise use an insulating
plate.
2. Allow warm food and drinks to cool down outside the appliance.
3. Cover drinks or other liquids when placing them in the appliance Otherwise
humidity increases in the appliance. Therefore, the working time gets longer.
Also covering drinks and other liquids helps to preserve smell and taste.
4. Try to avoid keeping the doors open for long periods or opening the doors too
frequently as warm air will enter the cabinet and cause the compressor to
switch on unnecessarily often.
5. Keep the covers of the different temperature compartments (crisper, chiller
...etc ) closed
6. Door gasket must be clean and pliable. Replace gaskets if worn.
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