BFD2342N - Fridge Freezer BRANDT - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL BFD2342N BRANDT

PART- 1. BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

Special Instructions

• If the model contains R600a-see name plate under refrigerant (the coolant isobutane), naturals gas that, is very environmentally friendly but also combustible. When transporting and installing the unit care must be taken to ensure that none of the refrigeration circuit components become damaged. In the event of damage avoid naked flames or ignition sources and ventilate the room in which the unit is placed for a few minutes.

Warning: Keep ventilation openings in appliance enclosure or in structure for building

in, clear of obstruction.

• Do not use mechanical devices or other artificial means to accelerate the defrosting process.
• Do not use electrical appliances in the refrigerator or freezer compartment of the appliance.
• If this appliance is to replace an old refrigerator with a lock; break or remove the lock as a safety measure before storing it, to protect children while playing might lock themselves inside.
• Old refrigerators and freezers contain insulation gases and refrigerant, which must be disposed of properly. Entrust the disposal of a scrap unit categorically to competence of your local waste disposal service and contact your local authority or your dealer if you have any questions. Please ensure that the pipe of work of your refrigerating unit does not get damaged prior to being picked-up by the relevant waste disposal service. Important note: Please read this booklet before installing and switching on this appliance. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for incorrect installation and usage as described in this booklet. The appliance is designed in compliance with the EN15502, IEC60335-1 / IEC60335-224, 2004/108/EC standards. Please ask your municipal authority about the disposal of the WEEE for the reuse, recycle and recovery purposes. EN - 14 - Recommendations

Warning: Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting

process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer. Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer. Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction. Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

• Do not use adopters or shunts which could cause overheating or burning.
• Do not plug old, warped power supply cables.
• Do not twist and bend the cables.

• Do not allow children to play with the appliance. Children must NEVER sit on drawers/shelves or hang from the door.
• Do not plug the power supply with wet hands.
• Do not place containers (glass bottles or tin containers) of liquids into the freezer especially gassy liquids as they could cause the container to burst during freezing.
• Bottles, which contain a high percentage of alcohol must be sealed well and placed vertically in the refrigerator.
• Do not touch the cooling surfaces, especially with wet hands as you could be burnt or hurt.
• Do not eat ice, which have just been removed from the freezer.
• If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or service agent or appointed qualified person.
• The appliance is not intended for use by people (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 don’t play with the appliance. EN - 15 - Installation and Switching On The Appliance
• This appliance is connecting to 220-240V and 50 Hz.
• You can offer help from the service to install and switching on the appliance.
• Before making the connection to the power supply, ensure that the voltage on the nameplate corresponds to the voltage of electrical system in your home.
• If the socket does not match the refrigerator plug, replace the plug with a suitable one (at least 16 A)
• Insert the plug into a socket with an efficient ground connection. If the socket has no ground contact, we suggest you call an electrician for assistance.
• Manufacturer is not responsible for failure to complete the ground connection as described in this booklet.
• Do not place the appliance in direct sunlight.
• Do not use in open air and shall not be exposed to the rain.
• Place the refrigerator far from heat sources and in a well-ventilated position. The refrigerator should be at least 50 cm from radiators, gas or coal stoves and 5 cm far from electrical stoves.
• Keep the top free for at least 15 cm.
• Do not place heavy and lots of things on the appliance.
• If the appliance is installed next to another refrigerator or freezer, observe a minimum distance of 2 cm to prevent condensation.
• The appliance must be stand firmly and level on the floor Use the two front levelling-feet to compensate for an even floor.
• In order to have air circulation under the appliance, the space under the appliance must be open. Don’t close it with carpet, etc.
• The outside of the appliance and the accessories inside should be cleaned with a solution of water and liquid soap; the inside of the appliance with sodium bicarbonate dissolved in lukewarm water. After drying replace all the accessories. Before Switching On
• Wait after 3 hours before plugging the appliance in to the main power to ensure proper performance.
• There can be an odour when you first switch on the appliance. It will disappear after the appliance starts to cool. EN - 16 -

PART- 2. THE VARIOUS FUNCTION AND POSSIBILITIES

Thermostat Setting FREEZER THERMOSTAT REFRIGERATOR THERMOSTAT Freezer and refrigerator thermostat automatically regulates the inside temperature of the compartments. By rotating the freezer thermostat knob from position 1 to 4 and refrigerator thermostat knob from OFF to MAX, colder temperatures can be obtain. In cold seasons, you can set lower positions in order to decrease the energy consumption. Note that; freezer and refrigerator temperatures affect each other. For example; when the refrigerator thermostat is at maximum, for obtaining lower temperatures in refrigerator compartment, set the freezer thermostat to a higher value. When the freezer thermostat is at its maximum, for obtaining lower temperatures in freezer compartment, set the refrigerator thermostat to a lower value. CLIMATE Ambient temperateure Cooler Thernostat SPRING / AUTUMN SUMMER 10 C < Tamb < 16 C 16 C < Tamb < 25 C 25oC < Tamb < 43oC Set to appropriate position between 1 and 2. Positions 2.5 and 3 would be enough according to your refrigerator model. Set to appropriate position between 2 and 3. Positions 2.5 and 3 would be enough according to your refrigerator model. Set to appropriate position between 3 and 6. Positions 2.5 and 3 would be enough according to your refrigerator model. WINTER

With ambient temperatures over 38oC, if your cooler compartement is not cool enough as you want, you can set freezer thermostat to higher positions. If your refrigerator is in an Freezer Thermostat extremely cold place with an ambient temperature of 10oC, and if you think the cooler compartement is cold with cooler thermostat set to minimum, you can set freezer thermostat to lower positions. Remarks

Default positions values of your refrigerator are 2.5-3 for freezer compartement thermostat, and 3 for cooler compartment thermostat. We advise you not to change your freezer thermostat positions except above mentioned conditions. Your cooler thermostat can be set according to the ambient temperature as mentioned above. The values mentioned in the table are recommended thermostat positions. These values can change according to usage conditions. EN - 17 - Note that; the ambient temperature, temperature of the freshly stored food and how often the door is opened, affects the temperature in the refrigerator and freezer compartment. If required, change the temperature setting.

• In order to prevent sweating and accumulation of bacteria inside the refrigerator compartmen, it is recommended not to set the refrigerator thermostat to OFF position even there is no storage of food inside.
• When you first switch on the appliance, for starting a suitable cooling, the appliance should work 24 hours continuously until it cools down to sufficient temperature.
• In this time do not open the door so often and do not place a lot of food inside the appliance.
• If the unit is switched off or unplugged, you must allow at least 5 minutes before restarting or re-plugging the unit in order not to damage the compressor.
• It is suggested to freeze fresh foods at the upper shelf and far from the thermostat. PART- 3. ACCESSORIES Ice tray
• Fill the ice tray with water and place in freezer compartment.
• After the water completely turned into ice, you can twist the tray as shown below to get the ice cube.

PART- 4. ARRANGING FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE

Refrigerator Compartment

• To set the refrigerator compartment to 2-3 graphic bar will be enough for normal conditions.
• To reduce humidity and consequent increase of frost never place liquids in unsealed containers in the refrigerator.
• Never place warm food in the refrigerator. Warm food should be allowed to cool at room temperature and should be arranged to ensure adequate air circulation in the refrigerator compartment.
• Arrange the meat and cleaned fish (wrapped in packages or sheets of plastic) which you will use in 1-2 days.
• You can put the fruits and vegetables into crisper without packing. EN - 18 - Freezer Compartment
• To set the freezer compartment to 2-3 graphic bar will be enough for normal conditions.
• The use of freezer is, storing of deep-frozen or frozen foods for long periods of time and making ice cubes.
• Do not put fresh and warm foods to the freezer door shelves to be frozen. Only use for storage of frozen foods.
• Do not put fresh and warm food with frozen food side by side as it can thaw the frozen food.
• Use the fast freezing shelf to freeze home cooking (and the foods which is wanted to freeze) more quickly because of the freezing room’s greater freezing power.
• While freezing fresh foods (i.e. meat, fish and mincemeat) divide them in parts you will use in one time.
• While freezing fresh foods ; Maximum amount of fresh food (in kg) that can be frozen in 24 hours is indicated on the appliance label.
• It is suggested to freeze fresh foods at the upper shelf and far from the thermostat.
• For storing the frozen foods; the instructions shown on frozen food packages should always be followed carefully and if no information is provided food should not be stored for more than 3 months from the purchased date.
• When buying frozen foods ensure that these have been frozen at suitable temperatures and that the packing is intact.
• Frozen foods should be transported in appopriate containers to maintain the quality of the food and should be returned to the freezing surfaces of the unit in the shortest possible time.
• If a package of frozen food shows the sign of humidity and abnormal swelling it is probable that it has been previously stored at an unsuitable temperature and that the contents have deteriorated.
• The storage life of frozen foods depends on the room temperature, thermostat setting, how often the door is opened, the type of food and the length of time required to transport the product from the shop to your home. Always follow the instructions printed on the package and never exceed the maximum storage life indicated. EN - 19 -

PART- 5. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

• Disconnect unit from the power supply before cleaning.
• Do not clean the appliance by pouring water.

• The refrigerator and freezer compartment should be cleaned periodically using a solution of bicarbonate of soda and lukewarm water

• Clean the accessories separately with soap and water. Do not clean them in the washing machine.

• Do not use abrasive products, detergents or soaps. After washing, rinse with clean water and dry carefully. When the cleaning operations have been completed reconnect the plug of the unit with dry hands.

• You should clean the condenser with broom at least once a year in order to provide energy saving and increase the productivity. THE POWER SUPPLY MUST BE DISCONNECTED. Defrosting
• Defrosting occurs fully automatically during operation; the defrost water is collected by the evaporating tray and evaporates automatically. EN - 20 - Replacing The Light Bulb

1. Unplug the unit from the power supply,

2. Remove the refrigerator light cover with a

minus screw driver, and take out the cover. (A)

3. Change the present light bulb with a new

one of not more than 15 W. (B)

4. Replace the light cover (C) and after waiting

5 minutes plug the unit. PART- 6.

TRANSPORTATION AND CHANGING OF

INSTALLATION POSITION Transportation and Changing of Installation Position

• The original packages and foamed polystyrene (PS) can be concealed if required.
• In transportation the appliance should be tied with a wide stripe or a strong rope. The rules written on the corrugated box must be applied while transporting.
• Before transporting or changing old installation position, all the moving objects (i.e., shelves, crisper…) should be taken out or fixed with bands in order to prevent the shake. Changing of Door Opening Direction (For some models) In case you need to change door-opening direction, please consult the domestic after sales service. EN - 21 - PART- 7. BEFORE CALLING YOUR AFTER SALES SERVICE If your refrigerator is not working properly, it may be a minor problem, therefore check the following, before calling an electrician to save time and money. What to do if your refrigerator does not operate; Check that;
• The general switch in your home is disconnected ,
• The thermostat setting is on «1 / OFF» position ,
• The socket is not sufficient. To check this, plug in another appliance that you know which is working into the same socket. What to do if your refrigerator performs poorly; Check that;
• You have not overloaded the appliance ,
• The doors are closed perfectly ,
• There is no dust on the condenser ,
• There is enough place at the rear and side walls. If there is noise; The cooling gas which circulates in the refrigerator circuit may make a slight noise (bubbling sound) even when the compressor is not running. Do not worry this is quite normal. If these sounds are different check that;
• The appliance is well levelled
• Nothing is touching the rear.
• The stuffs on the appliance are vibrating. If your fridge is not cooling enough; Your fridge is designed to operate in the ambient temperature intervals stated in the standards, according to the climate class stated in the information label. We do not recommend operating your fridge out of stated temperatures value limits in terms of cooling effectiveness. Climate Class

EN - 22 - Ambient Temperature (oC) Between 18 and 43 (oC) Between 18 and 38 (oC) Recommendations

• If the appliance is not used for long time (for example during the summer holidays) unplug and clean the refrigerator leaving the door open to prevent the formation of mildew and smell.
• To stop the appliance completely, unplug from main socket (for cleaning and when the doors are left open) THE PARTS OF THE APPLIANCE AND THE COMPARTMENTS PART- 8.

This presentation is only for information about the parts of the appliance. Parts may vary according to the appliance model. EN - 23 - Indice