BFC5555GR - Fridge Freezer BRANDT - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL BFC5555GR BRANDT

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1 Instructions for safety, disposal, installation and maintenance

• Safety instructions and warnings
• Disposing of your appliance
• General installation conditions
  Electric connections
• Energy-saving measures
• Cleaning and maintenance

2 Introduction to your appliance

• Installing your appliance
  Description of your appliance
  Controls and use of your appliance

3 Using your fridge

• The temperature indicator in your fridge
• Adjusting your fridge
• Preparing food before putting it in the fridge
• Arranging food in your fridge
• Automatically defrosting your fridge

4 Using your freezer

• Frozen / deep-frozen produce
  Preparing food before freezing
• Guide to freezing food
• Arranging food in your freezer
• Adjusting your freezer
• Quick freeze (depending on the model)
• Making ice cubes (depending on the model)
• Thawing food
• Defrosting your freezer

5 Routine maintenance of your appliance

• Cleaning and maintaining your appliance
• Replacing the bulb

6 Troubleshooting

• Operating problems
  Technical support

7 After-sales service

SAFETY GUIDELINES

For your safety and in order to use your appliance correctly, carefully read these instructions (including the warnings and useful advice), before installation and first use.

To avoid damaging the appliance and unnecessary injury, it is important that the persons who use the appliance fully understand how it works and the safety instructions.

Always keep these instructions close to the appliance so that they can accompany it in the event of resale or a change of house. In this way, the appliance will continue to function optimally and any risk of injury will be avoided.

The manufacturer shall not be held liable in the event of misuse of the appliance.

GENERAL SAFETY AND

WARNING

• This appliance is designed to be used for domestic and similar applications such as:

• kitchen areas for the staff of shops, offices and other professional premises.;

• farms and use by customers in hotels, motels and other residential environments;

• B&B-type environments;

• catering and other similar applications, excluding retail

The safety of

children and other vulnerable persons:

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above or who have no experience or knowledge, provided that they are properly supervised or that they have received the instructions for the use of the

appliance in complete safety and the risks incurred have been fully understood.

Children must not play with the appliance.
Children must not clean and maintain the appliance without supervision.
- Keep all the packaging materials out of the reach of children, as they can cause suffocation.
- Do not let children play with the appliance, keep pets away.
- Used appliances must be immediately made unusable. Disconnect the power cord and cut it as close to the appliance as possible. Inhibit the closing mechanism of the door or, even better, detach the door, so that children or pets cannot remain enclosed inside the appliance when playing.

If any incidents occur and you cannot resolve them with the advice we provide (see "Troubleshooting"), then only

call our approved after-sales service centres or a qualified professional.

WARNING

• Your appliance must be installed and, if necessary, secured and used in accordance with the instructions in this manual in order to avoid any risks due to poor installation.
• Maintain clear of obstruction ventilation openings in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure.
• Do not use any mechanical or other means, other than those recommended by the manufacturer, to speed up the defrosting process.
• Do not damage the refrigerating circuit.

• Do not use any electric appliances inside the compartment for food, unless they are of a type recommended by the manufacturer.

• Do not store any explosive substances, such as aerosols containing inflammable propellant gases, inside the appliance.

• Never expose the appliance to a naked flame.
• Switch off and disconnect the appliance before cleaning or moving it.
• For models fitted with a water dispenser or an ice compartment, only fill or connect using a supply of drinking water.
• If the power cable is damaged, it should be replaced by the manufacturer, its after-sales service department or a similarly qualified person to avoid danger.

The refrigerating and insulating agents used in this appliance contain inflammable gases. Only dispose of the appliance in certified collection centres. Never expose the appliance

to a naked flame.

Coolant liquid

The appliance's cooling circuit contains isobutane coolant (R600a), which is a more ecological coolant gas, which is nevertheless flammable.

When transporting and installing the appliance, make sure that none of the components of the cooling circuit are damaged.

Caution: Fire risk

If the cooling circuit is damaged:

-Avoid naked flames and all sources of inflammation.

• Ventilate the room in which the appliance is installed.

It is dangerous to change the composition of this model in any way whatsoever.

Any damage to the power cord may result in a short circuit and/or electrocution.

DISPOSAL

This symbol indicates that this product should not be treated as household waste.

Your appliance also contains a great amount of recyclable material. It is marked with this label to indicate the used appliances must be disposed of in certified collection points.

Contact your town hall or your retailer for the used appliance collection points closest to your home. This way, the appliance recycling organised by your manufacturer will be done under the best possible conditions, in compliance with European Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment.

We thank you for your help in protecting the environment.

This appliance's packing materials are also recyclable. Help recycle it and protect the environment by dropping it off in the municipal receptacles provided for this purpose.

In accordance with the most recent legislative provisions applying to the protection and respect for the environment, your appliance does not contain any CFCs, but a refrigerant called R600a. The exact type of coolant gas used in your appliance is clearly shown on the information plate inside the fridge part of your appliance, at the foot of the left-hand side panel. R600a is a non-polluting gas that does not harm the ozone layer and hardly contributes to the greenhouse effect at all.

INSTALLING YOUR APPLIANCE

Caution:

You

can only keep your food in

good condition and optimise your energy consumption by following the instructions in this installation and user guide.

INSTALLATION

• If your appliance is fitted with casters, then remember that they should only be used for short movements. Do not move the appliance over long distances on its casters.
• Clean the appliance before connecting it to the mains. Always unplug your appliance before any maintenance work. Never pull on the power cord, but only on the plug itself.
• Install the appliance in a dry and well ventilated place.
• Avoid balconies, verandas and patios, because excessively high and low temperatures in the summer and the winter can prevent your appliance from functioning properly, or even damage it.

• Do not place the appliance near a source of heat, such as an oven or a radiator.

• Leave at least 3 and 5cm clear around the sides and 10cm above the appliance to allow the air to circulate freely.

• Place the appliance at a suitable distance from the wall using the spacers contained in the bag of accessories.
• Your appliance is designed to function optimally at a given ambient temperature. In this case, it is said to be designed for a particular "climate class". The climate class is shown on the ID plate inside the appliance, on the bottom of the left hand wall. Beyond these temperatures, the performance of your appliance may suffer.

Class	Ambient temperature
SN	+ 10°C to + 32°C
N	+ 16°C to + 32°C
ST	+ 16°C to + 38°C
T	+ 16°C to + 43°C

Tips:

Once the appliance is installed, adjust the feet so that it is slightly inclined rearwards. In this way, it will be easier to close the door.

Before putting any food in the fridge, clean the appliance inside and outside with bicarbonate of soda dissolved in water (1 spoon of bicarbonate of soda for 4 litres of water). Do not use alcohol, abrasive powders or detergents, which could damage the surfaces. (see "Cleaning your appliance")

ELECTRIC CONNECTIONS

The electric connections must meet the applicable standards and be capable of.
withstanding the maximum power shown on the ID plate.

The plug must be correctly earthed.

We cannot be held liable for any incidents caused by improper electric installations.

Advice on the electric installation

• Do not use extensions, adapters or multiple plugs.
• Never remove the earth.
• The power plug must be easily accessible and out of the reach of children.

If in doubt, refer to your reseller.

Your appliance complies with the European directives and their amendments.

ENERGY-SAVING MEASURES

In order to reduce the power consumption of your appliance:

• Install it in a suitable location (see "Installing your appliance").
• Leave the doors open for the shortest time possible.
• Never put hot food in the fridge or the freezer, and in particular soups and other

preparations that release a lot of steam.

• Check that your appliance is working correctly and do not allow too much ice to accumulate in the freezer (defrost when the ice is more than 5-6 mm thick). Clean the condenser on a regular basis (see chapter "Routine maintenance of your appliance").
• Regularly check the door seals and make sure that the doors can be closed properly. If this is not the case, contact after-sales service.
• Do not adjust the temperature too low.
• Failure to install the draws, bins and shelves properly can result in increased power consumption.

Warning

If your transported the appliance horizontally, position it vertically and wait for 2 hours before connecting it. A little oil may flow into the cooling circuit. Allow enough

time for the oil to return to the motor before connecting the appliance, failing which, it could be

Always unplug your appliance before any maintenance work. Never pull on the power cord, but only on the plug itself.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Always switch off the appliance before any maintenance operations.
- Never clean the appliance with metal objects, steam systems, volatile oils, organic solvents or abrasive components.
- Do not use sharp or cutting objects to remove the ice. Use a plastic sponge.
Refer to the "Maintenance" chapter in this manual to replace the light bulb.

This illustration is only for hinting, the detail please check your appliance.

Install door external handle (if external handle is present)

Rearspacer

Screw the rear spacers at the rear of the unit.

Space Requirement

• Keep enough space of door open.
• Keep at least 50mm gap at two sides.

Levelling the unit

To do this adjust the two levelling feet at front of the unit.

If the unit is not level, the doors and magnetic seal alignments will not be covered properly.

First 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.

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

Temperature Setting

• Plug on your appliance. The internal temperature is controlled by a thermostat. There are 8 settings . 1 is warmest setting and 7 is coldest setting and 0 is off.
• The appliance may not operate at the correct temperature if it is in a particularly hot or if you open the door often.

location of your appliance's coldest zone: the temperature here is

Temperature indicator:

Adjust your thermostat

Correct temperature

Freezing fresh food

• The freezer compartment is suitable for freezing fresh food and storing frozen and deep-frozen food for a long time.
• Place the fresh food to be frozen in the freezer compartment.
• The maximum amount of food that can be frozen in 24 hours is specified on the rating plate.
• The freezing process lasts 24 hours: during this period do not add other food to be frozen.

Storing frozen food

When first starting-up or after a period out of use, before putting the product in the compartment let the appliance run at least 2 hours on the higher settings.

Important! In the event of accidental defrosting, for example the power has been off for longer than the value shown in the technical characteristics chart under "rising time", the defrosted food must be consumed quickly or cooked immediately and then re-frozen (after cooked).

Thawing

Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to be used, can be thawed in the fridge 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

This appliance may be equipped with one or more ice-cube to produce ice.

Helpful hints and tips

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;
• it is advisable to show the freezing in date on each individual pack to enable you removal from the freezer compartment, can possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt;
• it is advisable to show the freezing in date on each individual pack to enable you to keep tab of the storage time.

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 food store 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 manufacture.

Hints for 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
• Make (all types): wrap in polythene bags and place on the glass shelves 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 aluminum foil or polythene bags to exclude as much air as possible.
• Milk bottle: these should have a cap and should be stored in the balconies on the door.
• Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not packed, must not be kept in the fridge.

Cleaning

For hygienic reasons the appliance interior, including interior accessories, should be cleaned regularly.

• Do not allow such substances to come into contact the appliance parts.
• Do not use any abrasive cleaners
• Remove the food from the freezer. Store them in a cool place, well covered.
• Switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains, or switch off or turn out the circuit breaker of fuse.
• Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with a cloth and lukewarm water. After cleaning wipe with fresh water and rub dry.
• After everything is dry place appliance back into service.

Caution! The appliance may not be connected to the mains during cleaning. Danger of electrical shock! Before cleaning switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains, or switch off or turn out the circuit breaker or fuse. Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner. Moisture could accumulate in electrical components, danger of electrical shock! Hot vapors can lead to the damage of plastic parts. The appliance must be dry before it is placed back into service.

Important! Ethereal oils and organic solvents can attack plastic parts, e.g. lemon juice or the juice form orange peel, butyric acid, cleanser that contain acetic acid.

Clean drain hole

To avoid defrost water overflowing into the fridge, periodically clean the drain hole at back of fridge compartment. Use a cleaner to clean the hole as showed in right picture.

Replace the lamp

The internal light is a LED type. To replace the lamp, please contact qualified technician.

Troubleshooting

Caution! Before troubleshooting, disconnect the power supply. Only a qualified electrician of competent person must do the troubleshooting that is not in this manual.

Important! There are some sounds during normal use (compressor, refrigerant circulation).

Problem	Possible cause	Solution
Appliance does not work	Temperature regulation knob is set at number “0”.	Set the knob at other number to switch on the appliance.
	Mains plug is not plugged in or is loose	Insert mains plug.
	Fuse has blown or is defective	Check fuse, replace if necessary.
	Socket is defective	Mains malfunctions are to be corrected by an electrician.
The food is too warm.	Temperature is not properly adjusted.	Please look in the initial Temperature Setting section.
	Door was open for an extended period.	Open the door only as long as necessary.
	A large quantity of warm food was placed in the appliance within the last 24 hours.	Turn the temperature regulation to a colder setting temporarily.
	The appliance is near a heat source.	Please look in the installation location section.
Appliance cools too much	Temperature is set too cold.	Turn the temperature regulation knob to a warmer setting temporarily.
Unusual noises	Appliance is not level.	Re-adjust the feet.
	The appliance is touching the wall or other objects.	Move the appliance slightly.
	A component, e.g. a pipe, on the rear of the appliance is touching another part of the appliance or the wall.	If necessary, carefully bend the component out of the way.
Water on the floor	Water drain hole is blocked.	See the Cleaning section.
Side panel is hot	Condenser is inside the panel.	It's normal.

If the malfunction shows again, contact the Service Center.

Any work on your appliance must be performed by a Brandt-accredited quali~ ed professional. When you call, please mention the complete reference for your machine (model, type, serial number): this information is provided on your guarantee certif cate and the information plate on your appliance.

ORIGINAL SPARE PARTS: when any maintenance work is being performed, ask that only certified original spare parts be used.