User manual BEKO CF-390

[. . . ] Do not connect your appliance to the electricity supply until all packing and transit protectors have been removed. ⷠLeave to stand for at least 4 hours before switching on, to allow compressor oil to settle, if transported horizontally. ⷠ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. ⷠThis appliance must only be used for its intended purpose. [. . . ] Fresh fruit and vegetables should be cleaned and stored in the crispers. Operating temperatures are controlled by the thermostat knob (Item 5) and may be set at any position between 1 and 5 (the coldest position). The average temperature inside the fridge should be around +5° (+41° C F). 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. The plug has been inserted into the wall socket and the electricity is switched on. The liquid and gases sealed within the refrigeration system may also make some (noise), whether the compressor is running or not. Slight undulation of the top of the cabinet is quite normal due to the manufacturing process used; it is not a defect. 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 refrigeration machine to operate continously until the food is frozen solid. Insert the plug into the wall socket and switch on the electricity supply. If the light still fails, replace E14 screw-cap type 15 Watt (Max) bulb from your local electrical store and then fit it. If you have changed the light bulb please fix the cover again in it's former position. We recommend that you switch off the appliance at the socket outlet and pull out the mains plug before cleaning. Never use any sharp instruments or abrasive substances, soap, household cleaner, detergent or wax polish for cleaning. Use luke warm water to clean the cabinet of the appliance 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. 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. Door exterior, cabinet sides) with a silicone wax (car polish) to protect the high quality paint finish. 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. Check door seals regularly to ensure they areclean and free from food particles. [. . . ] For this purpose, the packet which is going to be thawed will be placed in a vessel so that the water resulting from the thawing does not leak in the refrigerator compartment. We recommend you to start the thawing at least 24 hours before the use of the frozen food. Do not keep the door of the appliance open more than necessary and make sure that after each opening the door is well closed. Trouble - shooting If the appliance does not operate when switched on, check; · that the plug is inserted properly in the socket and that the power supply is on. [. . . ]