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USER MANUAL C32710X BRANDT

e n g l i s h Dear customer, Thank you for trusting in our brand and purchasing a BRANDT refrigeratorfreezer. We have placed all our experience and enthusiasm in the manufacture of this appliance, so that you can use it to fulfil all your needs. Apart from innovating and offering you all the best features, we have made every effort for it to be as easy to use as possible. BRANDT also offers a wide range of ovens, microwaves, cooking hobs, extractors, cookers, dishwashers, washing machines and tumble dryers, which you can combine with your new BRANDT refrigerator-freezer. To ensure your requirements are fulfilled at all times, our Consumer Attention Service is also at your disposal to answer all your queries or take note of your suggestions (you can find the telephone numbers at the end of this Manual). You can also contact us via our website www.brandt.com, where, in addition to all our products, you will also find useful and interesting information. With the aim of constantly improving our products, we reserve the right to modify any of their technical, functional or appearance characteristics without prior notice. Important: Before starting up this appliance, read this Installation and User Manual carefully in order to become familiar with its functioning.

e n g l i s h Instruction manual Very important: Read this manual carefully before using your refrigerator. This manual is designed with texts corresponding to drawings.

power outlet and empty the inside of the door. Identification Identify your refrigerator model (“a”, “b”, “c”, “d”) by comparing the control panel with the illustrations.

1.1 Unpacking. Remove all protective elements.

1.2 Placement. Place the refrigerator away

from heat sources and protect it from direct sunlight in order to conserve energy. Do not install the refrigerator in the open air or where it is exposed to rain. This refrigerator will operate corretly between the following temperatures: 10ºC – 43ºC Air should be able to circulate behind the refrigerator. Leave 25 mm between the rear of the refrigerator and the wall. Do not enclose the space between the refrigerator and the floor or ceiling with any object. Level the refrigerator to prevent vibration and noise. Remember that if the refrigerator is situated next to a wall or cupboard, it could make some noise. In addition, make sure that the trays are correctly placed and position the containers with a space between them to prevent vibration.

1.3 Connecting to power. Let the refrigerator

sit in a upright position for at least 2 hours before connecting it. Check the information on the specification plate (220-240V with ground wire) (1.3.1, 1.3.2). Do not use adapters or extension leads. Prevent the cord from coming in contact with the motor or getting trapped beneath it.

1.4 Changing the side that the door opens

from. Disconnect the refrigerator from the

Remove the screws (1.4.1) and take out the top hinge and the rotation bushing with the aid of a screwdriver (1.4.2). Disconnect by pressing the connector tab. (1.4.3). Remove the refrigerator door (1.4.4). Remove the controls with a screwdriver, prying it away using the grooves placed for that purpose (1.4.5). Make a notch for the cable on the opposite side, as marked on the casing (1.4.6). Remount the control panel passing the cable through the notch you made (1.4.7) Remove the screw cover from the centre hinge, loosen the screws and remove the hinge (1.4.8). Move the freezer door up (1.4.9). Loosen the screws of the lower hinge and remove it. Change the position of the hinge axis and place it on the opposite side. Place the lower freezer handle on the refrigerator door and the lower refrigerator handle on the freezer door, rotated 180º. Place the vertical handles on the opposite side rotating them 180º (1.4.11). Rotate the self-closures and place the one from the refrigerator on the freezer and vice versa (1.4.12). Position the freezer door (1.4.13) and attach the central hinge (1.4.14). Position the refrigerator door (1.4.15). Place the closing cap in the space for the top hinge on the opposite side (1.4.16). Press the connector to plug it into the door (1.4.17). Fit the top hinge and the rotation bushing, threading the excess cable into the control panel (1.4.18), and screw in the screws (1.4.19). e n g l i s h

2.1 Switching on the refrigerator. Turn the dial

(2.1.1). Press until a digit appears on the display (2.1.2), or press (2.1.3). models will block automatically. To unblock, press any button and hold it down for 3 seconds.

2.2 Selecting the compartment. On

models, the refrigerator compartment and the freezer compartment work separately. On model the two compartments work together

2.3 Temperature selection. Turn the control

keys, first for the (2.3.1) or press the freezer compartment and then for the refrigerator comparment (2.3.2), or press for the freezer compartment and for the refrigerator compartment (2.3.3,

When you have selected the temperature, models you can view the real

temperature by pressing the (2.3.5), (2.3.6) buttons for the desired compartment and holding them down for 5 seconds. The temperature of the compartment will flash. Recommendation: The recommended temperatura for the refrigeration compartment is and the freezer compartment for already frozen food. If you want to freeze, the recommended temperature is Remember that the interior temperature depends on the temperature of the environment, placement, and frequency with which the door is opened.

2.4 Refrigerator functions.

Rapid cooling mode: This function activates the refrigerator at its coldest temperature for 6 hours. It is recommended to activate it when you place a large amount of food in the refrigerator. To activate and deactivate the function: Press (2.4.1) or (2.4.2). Model does not have this function. Holiday mode: The holiday function is very useful if you are not going to use the refrigerator for a long period of time but you wish to keep food in the freezer. With this function, your refrigerator will go into low consumption mode and no bad smells will be does not have generated inside it. Model this function.

Warning: To use this function, the refrigerator

door must be closed. To activate and deactivate this function: buttons until appears Press the on the display (2.4.3) or press and hold them down for 3 seconds (2.4.4) until appears. To deactivate it, repeat the operation. On some models, you can switch off the refrigerator compartment. Press the buttons (2.4.5) or (2.4.6) until no digits are seen on the display.

2.5 Freezer functions.

Rapid cooling mode: This function activates the freezer at its coldest temperature for 52 hours. It is recommended to activate it 24 hours before placing a large amount of food in the freezer. On model , you will need to deactivate it 24 hours later. To activate and deactivate this function: Press (2.5.1, 2.5.2) or (2.5.3). Quick cooling function: Place the bottle(s) for a few in the freezer and hold down seconds, until the icon appears on the display (2.5.4). The freezer will cool down for 15 minutes. The function will then be complete and will flash on the display and a beep will sound for 20 minutes. The alarm can be disabled by pressing any button. If there is a power outage and this function is cut off, when the power returns the function will be considered finished and the beep will sound. ECO function: The ECO function provides significant power savings by keeping the freezer at a stable temperature. This function remains enabled even in case of a power cut. To enable / disable it, press (2.5.5). Connecting / disconnecting the freezer: (2.5.6). Press the Turn the dial to buttons until there is no temperature on the display (2.5.7), or press and hold it down for 3 seconds (2.5.8). When you switch off the freezer, the refrigerator compartment will also switch off.

2.6 Usage recommendations.

• Keep the fan disconnected to save power (2.6.1).

• Don’t leave the door open more time than necessary and don’t put hot foods in the refrigerator. This will provide the most efficient use of the refrigerator and avoid increasing power consumption.
• If your refrigerator is of the NO FROST variety, don’t block the ventilation grille and try leave space between food items so that air circulates around them.
• Don’t put carbonated drinks or glass bottles containing liquid in the freezer, they can burst.
• Store food in hermetically sealed containers to prevent drying.
• Do not eat extremely cold ices or food as they can produce burns in the mouth.
• Drops of water or ice may form at the back of the refrigerator on appliances with a static cooler.

Maintenance and cleaning

3.1 Interior cleaning. To clean the interior, use a

sponge or cloth soaked in water with bicarbonate in order to prevent odours developing. In no case use steam cleaning machines, solvents, or abrasive detergents.

3.2 Exterior cleaning. Do not clean the screens

with a steam cleaning machine. It is advisable to clean the back vent once a year with a vacuum cleaner.

3.3 Cleaning the accessories. Accessories are

not suitable for automatic dishwashers. Clean them by hand with a sponge or cloth.

3.4 Changing the lamp. If the lamp fails: unplug

the refrigerator. Press the flap to remove the cover (3.4.1, 3.4.3) and take out the blown lamp (3.4.2, 3.4.4). Replace it by another lamp with the same type of thread, E14, 220-240V, 15/25W or as indicated on the light fitting.

3.5 Changing the carbon filter. The refrigerator

may incorporate a carbon filter that absorbs the odours of certain foods and retains microorganisms (fungus and bacteria) circulating in the air. The filter keeps its properties for 6 months. After that time, it is recommended to replace it. Its location varies based on model. To activate the filter: Press the tab and remove the cover to access the filter (3.5.1, 3.5.3).

Separate the filter from the tab (3.5.2, 3.5.4) and remove the seals (3.5.5). Press the BIOFILTER viewer until hearing a click (3.5.6) and in a few seconds the duration scale will become coloured. Place the new filter in the original location. Keep the old filters and the replacements out of the reach of children: Ingesting a large quantity could be dangerous. Don’t get the filter wet, as it will lose it properties.

3.6 S.P.A. salus per aquam (optional)

Your refrigerator may incorporate the S.P.A. accessory which maintains a constant level of humidity in the vegetable compartment, preventing drying. It is located on the spacer seal of the vegetable compartment (3.6.1). It consists of a tank with a pouring vessel and a fill level indicator. When the S.P.A. needs filling with water, the level will drop and be hidden. Take out the vessel (3.6.2) and pour in a measure (3.6.3). The level may take some time to rise. The filter should be changed every 2 years (3.6.4).

4.1 Door open. If the door stays open for more

than 2 minutes, an alarm will sound and the refrigerator light will go off. The alarm is disconnected when the door is closed.

4.2 Freezer not cold enough.

• If the freezer temperature is abnormally high, an alarm light will come on (4.2.1) or the icon (4.2.2) will flash and a beeper will sound at the same time. Press (4.2.3) or (4.2.4) to deactivate the beeper manually.
• The first time the refrigerator is connected, the icon or the warning light will appear, but the alarm won’t sound.

4.3 Loss of electrical power.

Open the refrigerator doors as little as possible. When the power returns, check if the frozen food has thawed. e n g l i s h

4.4 Normal refrigerator noises.

It is perfectly normal for your refrigerator to make certain noises while it is running and you should not worry about them.

• The coolant gas can make a bubbling sound as it circulates.
• The compressor may make humming or tapping sounds, especially at start-up.
• The expansion and contraction of material used may make clicking or creaking sounds.
• The air that moves the freezer ventilator may generate a light background sound. Don’t try to repair the refrigerator. Call technical service.

The environment This refrigerator was designed with environmental conservation in mind. The appliance operates with coolant R600A, which does not damage the environment. Respect the environment. Use the recommended temperatures for each compartment. They will depend on the mode you need for efficient use of your refrigerator. Disconnect the refrigerator or set it to holiday mode when you will not be using it for a prolonged period. You will reduce power consumption and save energy. Avoid leaving the doors open more time than necessary. It causes an increase in power use. Safety

• Keep the ventilation grille uncovered.
• Be careful not to damage refrigeration circuits.
• Don’t us electrical devices in the interior of the refrigerator, unless they are recommended by the manufacturer.
• Don’t use mechanical devices or means other than those recommended by the manufacturer to speed up the thawing process.
• This appliance is not intended for use by people (including children) whose physical, sensory, or mental capacities are reduced or who lack experience or knowledge, except under supervision or after receiving instruction regarding use of the appliance from a person responsible for their safety. Use by children should be supervised to prevent them playing with the appliance.
• If the power cable is damaged, it should be replaced by the manufacturer, by their after sales service, or by personnel similarly qualified in order to prevent dangerous situations. Waste management of electrical and electronic appliances. The symbol indicates that the appliance must not be disposed of in conventional bins for domestic waste. Deliver your refrigerator to a special collection centre. Recycling domestic appliances prevents negative impacts on health and the environment and helps save energy and resources. For more information, contact your local authorities or the establishment where you purchased your refrigerator.