BRV102 - Fridge BORETTI - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	BORETTI
Model	BRV102
Product type	Refrigerator with 4-star freezer compartment
Height	1030 mm
Depth	550 mm
Width	560 mm
Power supply	220-240 V, 50 Hz
Main functions	Refrigeration, freezing, interior lighting, automatic refrigerator defrost
Defrost type	Refrigerator: automatic; Freezer: manual
Door reversibility	Yes, possible
Niche dimensions (recess)	H 1030 mm, D 550 mm, W 560 mm
Maintenance and cleaning	Clean interior with warm water and bicarbonate; dust the condenser; do not use metal objects
Safety	Unplug before cleaning; do not modify the circuit; repairs by authorized personnel; keep out of reach of children
Spare parts and repairability	Use original parts; contact after-sales service
General information	CFC-free refrigerant circuit, recyclable; contains hydrocarbons

Frequently Asked Questions - BRV102 BORETTI

How to adjust the refrigerator temperature?

Turn the thermostat knob clockwise to lower the temperature (colder) or counterclockwise to increase it (less cold). The middle position is generally recommended. To stop the appliance, place the indicator on the symbol «O».

How to defrost the freezer?

For complete defrosting, turn the thermostat to «O» or unplug the appliance. Wrap food in newspaper and keep it cool. Leave the door open, place a container on the refrigerator shelf to collect water and remove the drain plug. Once defrosting is complete, wipe dry, replace the plug and reconnect the appliance. Never use a metal object.

What to do in case of a power outage?

Do not open the freezer door. If the interruption is short (up to 6-8 hours) and the freezer is full, the food will not be affected. If the interruption is longer or the freezer is not full, consume the food quickly as its shelf life may be reduced.

How to reverse the door opening direction?

Unscrew the top hinge and remove the spacer. Remove the door. Unscrew the bottom hinge and reposition it on the opposite side. Replace the door, insert the spacer and screw the top hinge on the opposite side. Follow the detailed instructions in the manual.

How to clean the appliance?

First unplug the appliance. Clean the interior with warm water and baking soda, then rinse and dry. Do not use abrasive products, scouring powder or metal sponges. Dust the condenser at the back with a brush or vacuum cleaner.

What to do if the light bulb does not come on?

First check that the bulb is screwed in properly. If the problem persists, replace it with a bulb of the same wattage (maximum wattage is indicated on the diffuser). Unplug the appliance before any intervention.

How to freeze fresh food?

Place the food in portions in the freezer compartment. It is not necessary to adjust the thermostat differently. For fast freezing, you can turn the thermostat to a colder position, but ensure the refrigerator temperature does not drop below 0°C. Then set back to a less cold position.

How to store food in the refrigerator?

Do not put hot food in. Cover aromatic foods. Place food so that air circulates. Store meat in plastic bags on the shelf above the vegetable drawer (1-2 days max). Fruits and vegetables go in the vegetable drawer. Cooked food must be covered.

What are important safety tips?

Do not consume ice lollies immediately after taking them out of the freezer (risk of burns). Do not place carbonated beverages in the freezer (risk of explosion). Do not modify the refrigerant circuit. Repairs must be carried out by authorized personnel. Unplug the appliance before cleaning.

How to install the appliance?

Place the appliance away from any heat source and out of direct sunlight. Ensure sufficient air circulation at the back. Let it stand for 2 hours after transport before plugging in. The connection must be made to a grounded outlet. The climate class is indicated on the rating plate.

USER MANUAL BRV102 BORETTI

It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new owner can be acquainted with the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings.

If this appliance featuring magnetic door seals is to replace an older appliance having a spring lock (latch) on the door or lid, be sure to make that spring lock unusable before you discard the old appliance. This will prevent it from becoming a death-trap for a child.

This must be done before the appliance is built into These warnings are provided in the interest of safety. You must read them carefully before installing or using the appliance.

General Safety

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
  It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any way.
• Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable.

Important: if the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly available from the manufacturer or its service agent.

• Before any cleaning or maintenance work is carried out, be sure to switch off and unplug the appliance.
• This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it
• Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed straight from the appliance.
  Take utmost care when handling your appliance so as not to cause any damages to the cooling unit with consequent possible fluid leakages.
• The appliance must not be located close to radiators or gas cookers.
• Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct sunlight.
• There must be adequate ventilation round the back of the appliance and any damage to the refrigerant circuit must be avoided.
• For freezers only (except built-in models): an ideal location is the cellar or basement.
• Do not use other electrical appliances (such as ice cream makers) inside of refrigerating appliances, unless they are approved for this purpose by the manufacturer.

Service/Repair

• Any electrical work required to install this

appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person

• This product should be serviced by an authorized Service Centre, and only genuine spare parts should be used.
• Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or more serious malfunctioning. Refer to your local Service Centre, and always
• This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit; maintenance and recharging must therefore only be carried out by authorized technicians.

Use

• The domestic refrigerators and freezers are designed to be used specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs only.
• Best performance is obtained with ambient temperature between +18^ and +43^ (class T); +18^ and +38^ (class ST); +16^ and +32^ (class N); +10^ and +32^ (class SN). The class of your appliance is shown on its rating plate.

Warning: when the ambient temperature is not included within the range indicated for the class of this appliance, the following instructions must be observed: when the ambient temperature drops below the minimum level, the storage temperature in the freezer compartment cannot be guaranteed; therefore it is advisable to use the food stored as soon as possible.

• Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it has been thawed out.
• Manufacturers' storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions.

• The inner lining of the appliance consists of channels through which the refrigerant passes. If these should be punctured this would damage the appliance beyond repair and cause food loss. DO NOT USE SHARP INSTRUMENTS to scrape off frost or ice. Frost may be removed by using a plastic-scaper. Under no circumstances should solid ice be forced off the liner. Solid ice should be allowed to thaw when defrosting the appliance.

• Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer as it creates pressure on the container, which may cause it to explode, resulting in damage to the appliance.

Installation

• During normal operation, the condenser and compressor at the back of the appliance heat up considerably. For safety reasons, minimum ventilation must be as shown in the relevant Figure.

Attention: keep ventilation openings clear of obstruction.

• If the appliance is transported horizontally, it is possible that the oil contained in the compressor flows in the refrigerant circuit. It is advisable to wait at least two hours before connecting the appliance to allow the oil to flow back in the compressor.
• There are working parts in this product which heat up. Always ensure that there is adequate ventilation as a failure to do this will result in component failure and possible food loss. See installation instructions.
• Parts which heat up should not be exposed. Wherever possible the back of the product should be against a wall.
• If the appliance has been transported horizontally, it is possible that the oil contained in the compressor flows in the refrigerant circuit. It is advisable to wait at least two hours before

connecting the appliance to allow tIe oil to flow back in the compressor.

Environment Protection

This appliance does not contain gasses which could damage the ozone layer, in either its refrigerant circuit or insulation materials. The appliance shall not be discarded together with the urban refuse and rubbish. Avoid damaging the cooling unit, especially at the rear near the heat exchanger. Information on your local disposal sites may be obtained from municipal authorities. The materials used on this appliance marked by the symbol are recyclable.

Disposal of old Appliances

The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

CONTENTS

Warnings 24

Use - Cleaning the interior - Operation 25

Use - Temperature regulation - Fresh food refrigeration - Freezing fresh food - Storage of frozen food - Thawing Ice-cube production- Shelf holders 26

Use - Movable shelves - Positioning the door shelves - Humidity control - Hints - Hints for refrigeration - . . .27

Hints - Hints for freezing - Hints for storage of frozen food - Maintenance - Periods of no operation . . .

Periodic cleaning - Interior light 28

Maintenance - Defrosting - Customer service and spare parts 29

Installation - Location - Electrical connection - Door reversibility - Building-in instructions 30

Installation - Inner door reversal 33

USE

Cleaning the interior

Before using the appliance for the first time, wash the interior and all internal accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap so as to remove the typical smell of a brand-new product, then dry thoroughly.

Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish.

Operation

Insert the plug into the wall socket.

Open the refrigerator door and turn the thermostat knob, clockwise, beyond the «O» (STOP) position. The appliance will start to operate. To stop operation, simply turn the thermostat knob to position «O»

Temperature regulation

The temperature is automatically regulated and can be increased to achieve a higher temperature (warmer) by rotating the thermostat knob toward lower settings or reduced (colder) rotating the knob towards higher settings.

However, the exact setting should be chosen keeping in mind that the temperature inside the refrigerator depends on:

• room temperature;
  how often the door is opened;
  the quantity of food stored;
• location of appliance.

A medium setting is generally the most suitable.

Important

If the ambient temperature is high or the appliance is fully loaded, and the appliance is set to the lowest temperatures, it may run continuously causing frost to form on the rear wall. In this case the dial must be set to a higher temperature to allow automatic defrosting and therefore reduced energy consumption.

Fresh food refrigeration

To obtain the best performance:

• do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator;
• do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong flavour.
• Position food so that air can circulate freely round it.

Freezing fresh food

The 4-star compartment is suitable for long term storage of commercially frozen food and for freezing fresh food.

To freeze fresh foods it is not necessary to move the thermostat knob from the normal setting. However, for a faster freezing operation, turn the thermostat knob to the coldest setting; but remember that, in this condition, the refrigerator compartment temperature might drop below 0^ . If this oocurs reset the thermostat knob to a warmer setting.

Shelf holders

Your appliance is equipped with shelf retainers that make it possible to secure the shelves during transportation.

To remove them proceed as follows:

Move the shelf retainers in the direction of the arrow, raise the shelf from the rear and push it forward until it is freed and remove the retainers.

Storage of frozen food

When first starting-up or after a period out of use, before putting the products in the compartment let the appliance run for at least two hours on the coldest setting, then turn the thermostat knob to the normal operating position.

If there is a power failure when food is in the freezer, do not open the door of the freezer compartment. The frozen food will not be affected if the power cut is of short duration (up to 6-8 hours) and the freezer compartment is full, otherwise, it is recommended that the food should be used within a short time (a temperature increase of the frozen food shortens its safe storage period).

Thawing

Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can be thawed in the refrigerator compartment or at room temperature, depending on the time available for this operation.

Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen, directly from the freezer: in this case, cooking will take longer.

Ice-cube production

This appliance is equipped with one or more trays for the production of ice-cubes. Fill these trays with water, then put them in the freezer compartment.

Do not use metallic instruments to remove the trays from the freezer.

Movable shelves

The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a series of runners so that the shelves can be positioned as desired.

Positioning the door shelves

To permit storage of food packages of various sizes, the door shelves can be placed at different heights.

To make these adjustments proceed as follows: Gradually pull the shelf in the direction of the arrows until it comes free, then reposition as required.

Humidity control

The glass shelf incorporates a device with slits (adjustable by means of a sliding lever), which makes it possible to regulate the temperature in the vegetable drawer(s).

Close the slots to obtain a warmer temperature and greater humidity.

Open the slots to obtain a cooler temperature and less humidity.

HINTS

Hints for refrigeration

Useful hints:

Meat (all types): wrap in polythene bags and place on the glass shelf above the vegetable drawer.

For safety, store in this way only one or two days at the most.

Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc... these should be covered and may be placed on any shelf.

Fruit and vegetables: these should be thoroughly cleaned and placed in the special drawer(s) provided.

Butter and cheese: these should be placed in special airtight containers or wrapped in aluminium foil or polythene bags to exclude as much air as possible.

Milk bottles: these should have a cap and should be stored in the bottle rack on the door.

Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not packed, must not be kept in the refrigerator.

Hints for freezing

To help you make the most of the freezing process, here are some important hints:

• the maximum quantity of food which can be frozen in 24 hrs. is shown on the rating plate;
• the freezing process takes 24 hours. No further food to be frozen should be added during this period;
  only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly cleaned, foodstuffs;
• prepare food in small portions to enable it to be rapidly and completely frozen and to make it possible subsequently to thaw only the quantity required;
• wrap up the food in aluminium foil or polythene and make sure that the packages are airtight;
• do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food which is already frozen, thus avoiding a rise in temperature of the latter;
• lean foods store better and longer than fatty ones; salt reduces the storage life of food;
  water ices, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer compartment, can possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt;

MAINTENANCE

Unplug the appliance before carrying out any maintenance operation.

Warning

This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit; maintenance and recharging must therefore only be carried out by authorized technicians.

Periodic cleaning

Clean the inside with warm water and bicarbonate of soda. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

Clean the condenser (black grill) and the compressor at the back of the appliance with a brush or a vacuum cleaner. This operation will improve the performance of the appliance and save electricity consumption.

Interior light

The light bulb inside the refrigerator compartment can be reached as follows:

• unscrew the light cover securing screw.
• unhook the moving part as shown in the figure.

If the light does not come on when the door is open, check that it is screwed into place properly. If it still does not light up, change the bulb. The rating is shown on the light bulb cover.

• it is advisable to show the freezing-in date on each individual pack to enable you to keep tab of the storage time;
• on the inner door or special card (if supplied) you will find sketches of various animals and food types together with the recommended storage time (in months) from the time of freezing;
• do not put carbonated liquids (fizzy drinks, etc.) in the freezer compartment as they may burst.

Hints for storage of frozen food

To obtain the best performance from this appliance, you should:

make sure that the commercially frozen foodstuffs were adequately stored by the retailer;
- be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the foodstore to the freezer in the shortest possible time;
not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary.
- Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and cannot be refrozen.
- Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the food manufacturer.

Periods of non-operation

When the appliance is not in use for long periods, take the following precautions:

remove the plug from the wall socket;

remove all food;

defrost and clean the interior and all accessories;

leave the door ajar to allow air to circulate to prevent unpleasant smells.

Defrosting

Frost is automatically eliminated from the evaporator of the refrigerator compartment every time the motor compressor stops, during normal use. The defrost water drains out through a trough into a special container at the back of the appliance, over the motor compressor, where it evaporates.

It is important to periodically clean the defrost water drain hole in the middle of the refrigerator compartment channel to prevent the water overflowing and dripping onto the food inside. Use the special cleaner provided, which you will find already inserted into the drain hole.

The freezer compartment, however, will become progressively covered with frost. This should be removed with a plastic scraper, whenever the thickness of the frost exceeds 4 mm. During this operation it is not necessary to switch off the power supply or to remove the foodstuffs.

However, when the ice becomes very thick on the inner liner, complete defrosting should be carried out and it is advisable to carry out this operation when the appliance is empty.

To carry out complete defrosting of the freezer compartment XxXx proceed as follows:

1. pull out the plug from the wall socket or turn the thermostat knob to the «O» setting;
2. remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers of newspaper and put it in a cool place;
3. leave the door open, place a basin on the top shelf of the refrigerator compartment under the drain hole, remove the plugas shown in the figure;
4. when defrosting is completed, dry the interior thoroughly and refit the plug;
5. turn the thermostat knob back to the required setting or replace the plug in the power socket. After letting the appliance run for at least half an hour, replace the previously removed food into the compartment.

Important:

Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost from the evaporator as you could damage it.

Do not use a maechanical device or any artificial means to speed up the thawing process other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

A temperature rise of the frozen food packs, during defrosting, may shorten their safe storage life.

CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS

If the appliance is not functioning properly, check that:

• the plug is firmly in the wall socket and the mains power switch is on;
• there is an electricity supply (find out by plugging in another appliance);
• the thermostat knob is in the correct position.
• If there are water drops on the bottom of the cabinet, check that the defrost water drain

opening is not obstructed (see "Defrosting" section).

If your appliance is still not working properly after making the above checks, contact the nearest service centre.

To obtain fast service, it is essential that when you apply for it you specify the model and serial number of your appliance which can be found on the guarantee certificate or on the rating plate located inside the appliance, on the bottom left-hand side.

INSTALLATION

Location

The appliance should be installed well away from sources of heat such as radiators, boilers, direct sunlight etc.

Electrical connection

Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage and frequency shown on the serial number plate correspond to your domestic power supply. Voltage can vary by ± 6% of the rated voltage.

For operation with different voltages, a suitably sized auto-transformer must be used.

The appliance must be earthed.

The power supply cable plug is provided with a contact for this purpose.

If the domestic power supply socket is not earthed, connect the appliance to a separate earth in compliance with current regulations, consulting a specialist technician.

Door reversibility

The appliance is supplied with the door opening to the right. For door opening in the opposite direction, perform the following actions prior to installation

Warning! When changing the side at which the door opens, the appliance may not be connected to the mains. Remove plug from the mains beforehand.

1. Unscrew the upper pin and remove the spacer.
2. Remove the door.
3. Unscrew with a key the lower pin and replace it on the opposite side.
4. Reinsert the door, refit the spacer and rescrew the upper pin on the opposite side.

The Manufacturer declines all responsibility if the above safety precautions are not observed.

This appliance complies with the following E.E.C.Directives:

• 87/308 EEC of 2/6/87 relative to radio interference suppression.
• 73/23 EEC of 19.2.73 (Low Voltage Directive) and subsequent modifications;
• 89/336 EEC of 3.5.89 (Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive) and subsequent modifications.

ATTENTION!

It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply; the plug must therefore be easily accessible after installation.

i Instructions for totally built-in appliances Building-in instructions

Dimensions of housing

Height 1030 mm

Depth 550 mm

Width 560 mm

For safety reasons, minimum ventilation must be as shown in Fig.

Attention: keep ventilation openings clear of obstruction.

It is necessary that the niche is provided with a conduct of ventilation having the following dimensions:

Depth 50 mm

Width 540 mm

Make sure that a distance of 44mm is maintained in the lower part between the kitchen furniture and the border of the appliance.

The lower hinge cover inserted in the accessories bag, is useful to guarantee the exact position of the kitchen furniture and the appliance.

Also make sure that the appliance does not clamp the mains cable.

Fasten the appliance with 4 screws provided in the kit included with the appliance.

Apply the sealing strip pushing it between the refrigerator and the adjacent cabinet.

From the plastic cover (E), which is used to cover the hinge with the pivot pin, you must take away the part as indicated in the drawing.

This operation is made easier since there is, in the internal part of the cover hinge lid a groove that facilitates the removal of this cocomponent.

"Remove the part marked with DX, if the pivot pin is inserted in the right hinge, SX in opposite case."

Apply covers (C-D) on joint cover lugs and into hinge holes.

Snap vent grille (B) and hinge covers (E) into position.

Separate parts Ha, Hb,Hc, Hd as shown in the figure.

Place guide (Ha) on the inside part of the furniture door, up and down as shown in the figure and mark the position of external holes. After having drilled holes, fix the guide with the screws supplied.

Fix cover (Hc) on guide (Ha) until it clips into place.

Open the appliance door and the furniture door at 90^ . Insert the small square (Hb) into guide (Ha). Put together the appliance door and the furniture door and mark the holes as indicated in the figure.

Remove the brackets and mark a distance of 8mm from the outer edge of the door where the nail must be fitted (K).

Place the small square on the guide again and fix it with the screws supplied.

Should the lining up of the furniture door be necessary, use the clearance of slots.

At the end of operations, it is necessary to check if the door of the furniture closes properly.

Fix cover (Hd) on guide (Hb) until it clips into place.

Inner door reversal

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