This document is a user manual for a Beko Refrigerator, covering various models including B5RCNE365LXB, B5RCNE405LXB, B5RCNE405LXBR, B5RCNE405LXP, B5RCNE406LXBRW, B5RCNE366LXBW, B5RCNE366HXB, B5RCNE365HXB, and B5RCNE365LXP. It provides essential information for safe and efficient operation, installation, and maintenance of the appliance.
Function Description
The Beko Refrigerator is designed for household use, intended for storing and cooling food items. It features a refrigerator compartment and a freezer compartment, with specific temperature controls for each. Some models may include a "HomeWhiz" feature, allowing remote operation via a mobile app. The product is not intended for commercial use or for storing sensitive materials like medicines or blood plasma.
Key operational features include:
- Compartment Conversion Key: Allows switching the freezer section between cooler, off, and freezer modes. When in cooler mode, the temperature is set to 4 °C. In OFF mode, the temperature indicator displays "--".
- Freezing Compartment Temperature Setting Key: Enables setting the freezer temperature from -18°C to -24°C.
- Energy Saving (Display Off) Indicator: Automatically activates when the door is not opened or closed for a period, turning off all display symbols except the energy saving symbol. It deactivates upon opening the door or pressing any key. This is a factory-activated, non-cancellable function.
- Fault Condition Indicator: An exclamation mark (!) illuminates if the refrigerator cannot perform adequate cooling or in case of a sensor error, displaying "E" on the freezer indicator and numbers (1, 2, 3) on the cooler indicator to specify the service required. It also warns if hot food is placed in the freezer or the door is left open for too long.
- Quick Freezing Key: Activates a quick freeze function, setting the freezer temperature to -27°C. It automatically cancels after 24 hours. Recommended for freezing large amounts of fresh food.
- Wireless Key: Used to connect the appliance wirelessly to the HomeWhiz mobile application. Pressing for 3 seconds initiates the link, indicated by a blinking LED. Once connected, the LED lights solid. This button can also reset wireless connection settings by pressing it simultaneously with the Quick Freezing key for 3 seconds.
- Cooling Compartment OFF (Vacation) Function Key: Activates vacation mode, displaying "--" on the cooling compartment temperature indicator and stopping active cooling in that compartment. Other compartments continue to cool normally. Not suitable for storing food in the cooling compartment when active.
- Cooling Compartment Temperature Setting Key: Allows setting the cooler compartment temperature from 8°C down to 1°C.
- Anti-Odour Module Key (FreshGuard): Activates/deactivates the anti-odour feature, which uses a fan, LED, and odour filter to eliminate bad smells in the fresh food compartment. The module operates periodically and pauses when the door is open. The filter should be replaced by an authorized service provider every 5 years.
- Open Door Warning: An audible alarm sounds if the fridge or freezer door is left open for a certain period, muting when a button is pressed or the door is closed.
- The Dairy (Cold Storage) Bin: Provides a lower temperature for storing delicatessen, meat, chicken, or fish products for immediate consumption. Not suitable for fruits and vegetables.
- Blue Light/HarvestFresh (optional): Crispers illuminated with blue light help fruits and vegetables continue photosynthesis, preserving vitamin content. HarvestFresh technology uses blue, green, red lights, and dark cycles to simulate a day cycle, extending vitamin preservation.
- Moisture Controlled Vegetable Bin (optional): Maintains optimal moisture levels for vegetables and fruits, extending freshness. Recommends storing leafed vegetables horizontally and heavy vegetables at the bottom. Advises against storing vegetables in plastic bags and separating high ethylene gas-producing fruits from other produce.
Important Technical Specifications
- Refrigerant: The cooling system contains R600a refrigerant, which is flammable. The specific type and amount are indicated on the product's type label.
- Electrical Connection: The product is Class I protected and requires a grounded socket conforming to the specified voltage, current, and frequency values on the type label. The socket outlet should have a fuse with a rating of 10 A – 16 A.
- Installation Clearance: Requires at least 30 cm from heat sources (hobs, ovens, heaters) and 5 cm from electrical ovens. For efficient operation, at least 5 cm clearance should be maintained between the product and the ceiling, rear wall, and side walls, especially if placed in an alcove. Plastic wedges are provided to ensure proper air circulation at the back.
- Freezer Capacity (IEC 62552 standards): The freezer must have the capacity to freeze 4.5 kg of food items at -18°C or lower temperatures within 24 hours for every 100 litres of freezer compartment volume.
- Spare Parts Availability: Original spare parts are available for 10 years from the purchase date.
- Guarantee Duration: The minimum guarantee duration for the refrigerator is 24 months.
Usage Features
- Food Storage: Recommendations for placing food in different compartments:
- Freezer compartment shelves: Various frozen goods (meat, fish, ice cream, vegetables).
- Cooler compartment shelves: Food in pots, capped plates, capped cases, eggs (in capped case).
- Cooler compartment door shelves: Small and packed food or beverages.
- Vegetable bin: Fruits and vegetables.
- Fresh food compartment: Delicatessen (breakfast food, meat products to be consumed in short notice).
- Freezing Fresh Food: Activate Quick Freeze 8 hours before. Pack food in air-tight, damp-proof materials. Mark packages with the date. Do not freeze large quantities at once.
- Door Opening Direction: Can be changed by an Authorized Service.
- HomeWhiz App: Allows remote control and monitoring of the appliance (if applicable).
- Adjustable Feet: For balancing the product after installation.
Maintenance Features
- Cleaning:
- Unplug the appliance before cleaning.
- Do not use gasoline, benzene, sharp abrasive instruments, soap, harsh household cleaners, detergents, kerosene, fuel oil, or wax polish.
- For non-No Frost products, do not clean water drops or frosting on the rear wall of the fridge compartment.
- Use slightly damp microfiber cloths for outer surfaces.
- Use lukewarm water with a teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda for interior cleaning.
- Ensure no water enters lamp housing or electrical items.
- Clean door seals regularly.
- Remove door racks by removing contents and pushing them upwards from the base.
- Avoid chlorine-containing cleaning agents on outer surfaces and chromium-coated parts to prevent corrosion.
- Do not put liquid oils or oil-cooked meals in unsealed containers as they can damage plastic surfaces; clean spills immediately with warm water.
- Deodoriser Module Filter: Recommended to be replaced by an authorized service provider every 5 years.
- Illumination Lamp: To change the bulb/LED, contact an Authorized Service.
- Long-term Storage: If not used for a long time, unplug, remove all food, clean, and leave the door ajar.
- Self-Repair: End-users can perform self-repair for specific spare parts like door handles, door hinges, trays, baskets, and door gaskets, following instructions in the user manual or on support.beko.com. Unplug the product before attempting self-repair. Repairs for other parts must be handled by authorized professional repairers to avoid safety issues and voiding the warranty.
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