Beko RA610 manual Starting, Freezing Fresh Food

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Final Check

Before you start using the refrigerator check that:

1.The feet have been adjusted for perfect levelling.

2.The interior is dry and air can circulate freely.

3.Clean the interior as recommended under "CLEANING AND CARE."

4.Insert the plug into the wall socket and switch on the electricity supply. When the door is open the 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, whether the compressor is running or not which is quite normal.

6.Slight undulation of the top of the cabinet is quite normal due to the manufacturing process used, so do not worry, it is not a defect.

7.We recommend that you set the thermostat knob at 3 (three) and monitor the temperature to ensure the appliance maintains desired storage temperatures (See section Temperature Control and Adjustment).

8.Do not load the appliance immediately it is switched on. Wait until the correct storage temperature has been reached. We recommend that you check the temperature with an accurate thermometer (see; Temperature Control and Adjustment).

IMPORTANT: Ice formation at the back is normal, do not worry (See Defrosting).

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.

If there is a power failure do not open the door. Frozen food should not be affected if the failure lasts for less than 10 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 which is 2 kg (5.4lb)

Placing warm food into the freezer compartment causes the refrigeration compressor to operate continuously until the food is frozen solid. This can temporarily lead to excessive cooling of the refrigeration compartment.

When freezing fresh food turn the thermostat knob towards 5. Small quantities of food up to 1/2 kg. (1 lb) can be frozen without having to rotate the temperature control knob.

You may place fresh food to be frozen in any part of the freezer.

Take special care not to mix already frozen food and fresh food.

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MAKING ICE CUBES

Fill the ice-cube tray 3/4 full with water and place it in the freezer compartment. Loosen frozen trays with a spoon handle or a similar implement. Never use sharp edged objects such as knives, forks.

DEFROSTING

A) Fridge compartment

The fridge defrosts automatically. The defrosting water runs to the drain tube via

a collection channel and is evaporated in

a special container at the back of the appliance During defrosting, water droplets may form

at the back of the fridge 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 by pushing the special plastic plunger provided down the drain tube.

B) Freezer compartment

Defrost twice a year or when a frost layer of around 7 mm (1/4") has formed. To start 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 full 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, forks to remove the frost.

Never use hairdryers, electrical heaters and other similar electrical appliances for defrosting.

When defrosting has finished, sponge out any defrost water which collects at the bottom of the freezer and dry the interior thoroughly. Insert the plug in to the wall socket and switch on the electricity supply.

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