User manual BEKO B1901

[. . . ] In case the coolant spraying out contacts your eyes it may cause eye injuries. The space in the room where the appliance is installed must not be smaller than 10 cubic metres. Your appliance contains non CFC substances in the insulation which are flammable. Please contact the local authority in your region for information on disposal methods and facilities available. [. . . ] Green Indicator (1) Illuminates when the appliance is connected to the mains and will glow as long as electricity is available. The green light will not glow if the thermostat is set to '0' position. The green indicator does not give any indication of the temperature inside the freezer. Amber Indicator (2) This indicator will glow when the fast freeze switch (4) is on and will continue to glow until the fast freeze switch is turned off. The interior temperature also depends on ambient temperature, the frequency with which the door is opened and the amount of food kept inside. For this reason, it is recommended to close the door again as soon as possible after use. Thermostat knob (5) Thermostat knob is located on the indicator light set. The normal storage temperature of your appliance should be -18 °C (0 °F). If the thermostat knob is turned counter clockwise from position 1, the appliance will be switched off and "click" sound will be heard. Lower temperatures can be obtained by adjusting the thermostat knob towards Position 4. We recommend checking the temperature with a thermometer to ensure that the storage compartments are kept to the desired temperature. Remember at take the reading immediately since the thermometer temperature will rise very rapidly after you remove it from the freezer. When you press the fast freeze switch, there may be a short delay before the compressor starts to operate. Freezing food The freezing area is marked with symbol on the door liner. You can use the appliance for freezing fresh food as well as for storing pre-frozen food. Please refer to the recommendations given on the packaging of your food. Attention Do not freeze fizzy drinks, as the bottle may burst when the liquid in it is frozen. Fill the ice-cube tray 3/4 full with water and place it in the freezer. As soon as the water has turned into ice, you can take out the ice cubes. Never use sharp objects such as knives or forks to remove the ice cubes. Let the ice cubes slightly thaw instead, or put the bottom of the tray in hot water for a short moment. In order to maintain the quality of the food, the freezing must be effected as rapidly as possible. [. . . ] Store commercially frozen food in accordance with the instructions given on the packaging. Carry pre-frozen food in suitable bags and place it in your freezer as soon as possible. Various functional noises are completely normal due to the operation of the cooling system of your appliance; ?Gurgling, hissing, boiling or bubbling noises are caused by the refrigerant, circulating inside the cooling system. [. . . ]