BFD6526NW - Washing machine BRANDT - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL BFD6526NW BRANDT

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)
• Defrosting your freezer 5 Routine maintenance of your appliance
• Cleaning and maintaining your appliance
• Replacing the bulb 6 Troubleshooting
• Technical support 7 After-sales service This installation and use guide of your fridge-freezer applies to several models. There may be minor differences between the details and fittings on your appliance and the description provided.

This appliance complies with the European directives. SAFETY GUIDELINES WARNINGS 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. z 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.; 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. – farms and use by customers in hotels, motels and other residential environments; – B&B-type environments; – catering and other similar applications, excluding retail outlet. 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 safety of children and other vulnerable persons: z 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 The manufacturer shall not be held liable in the event of misuse of the appliance.

call our approved after-sales service centres or a qualified professional. appliance in complete safety and the risks incurred have been fully understood. z Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload this appliance. WARNING z Children must not play with the appliance. z 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. z Children must not clean and maintain the appliance without supervision. z Keep all the packaging materials out of the reach of children, as they can cause suffocation. z Maintain clear of obstruction ventilation openings in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure. z Do not let children play with the appliance, keep pets away. z Do not use any mechanical or other means, other than those recommended by the manufacturer, to speed up the defrosting process. z 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 z Do not damage the refrigerating circuit. z Do not use any electric appliances inside the compartment for food, unless they are of a type recommended by the manufacturer.

z Do not store any explosive substances, such as aerosols containing inflammable propellant gases, inside the appliance. z When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged. z Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power suppliers at the rear of the appliance. z Never expose the appliance to a naked flame. z Switch off and disconnect the appliance before cleaning or moving it. z For models fitted with a water dispenser or an ice compartment, only fill or connect using a supply of drinking water. 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. z 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 -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.

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 nonpolluting gas that does not harm the ozone layer and hardly contributes to the greenhouse effect at all. 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. 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.

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

Place the appliance at a suitable distance from the wall using the spacers contained in the bag of accessories. 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.

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.

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.

Class Ambient temperature

+ 16°C to + 43°C Tips: have not been used for 48h; flush the water system connected to a water supply if water has not been drawn for 5 days. 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.

• Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the refrigerator, so that it is not in contact with or drip onto other food.
• Two-star frozen-food compartments (if they are presented in the appliance) are 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") To avoid contamination suitable for storing pre-frozen food, storing or making ice-cream and of food, please respect making ice cubes. the following instructions
• Opening the door for long periods can cause a significant increase of the temperature in the compartments of the appliance
• Clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact with food and accessible drainage systems.
• Clean water tanks if they

One-, two- and three -star compartments (if they are presented in the appliance) are not suitable for the freezing of fresh food. If the ap p liance is left empty for long periods, switch off, defrost, clean, dry and leave the door open to prevent mould developing within the appliance.

ELECTRIC CONNECTIONS ENERGY-SAVING MEASURES The electric connections must meet the applicable standards and be capable of withstanding the maximum power shown on the ID plate. In order to reduce the power consumption of your appliance:

• Install it in a suitable location (see "Installing your appliance"). The plug must be correctly earthed. We cannot be held liable for any incidents caused by improper electric installations.

• Leave the doors open for the shortest time possible. Advice on the electric installation

• Never put hot food in the fridge or the freezer, and in particular soups and other

• Do not use extensions, adapters or multiple plugs. preparations that release a lot of steam.

• Never remove the earth.

• 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").

• 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.

• 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. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE z Always switch off the appliance before any maintenance operations.

• Do not adjust the temperature too low. z Never clean the appliance with metal objects, steam systems, volatile oils, organic solvents or abrasive components.

• Failure to install the draws, bins and shelves properly can result in increased power consumption. z Do not use sharp or cutting objects to remove the ice. Use a plastic sponge. Warning z Refer to the "Maintenance" chapter in this manual to replace the light bulb. 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 WARNING! Please keep the product far away time for the oil to return to the motor before connecting the appliance, failing which, it could be fire source during using,service and disposal. There are flammable materials at the back of the appliance. Pay atte ntion to the symbol“Risk of fire – flammable material”which is located on rear of the a ppliance. Always unplug your appliance before any maintenance work. Never pull on the power cord, but only on the plug itself.

location of your appliance’s coldest zone: the temperature here is Temperature indicator: Adjust your thermostat

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Usage instructions Refrigerator compartments (if any) Type of food Door or balconies of fridge Foods with natural preservatives, such as jams, compartment juices, drinks, condiments, eggs. Crisper drawer (salad drawer) Fruits, herbs and vegetables should be placed separately in the crisper bin. Bottom fridge shelf Raw meat, poultry, fish (for short-term storage) Chiller drawer Middle fridge shelf Dairy products Top fridge shelf Foods that do not need cooking, such as ready-to-eat foods, deli meats, leftovers. 1-star compartment To store pre-frozen foods few hours 2-star compartment To store pre-frozen foods few days 3-star compartment To store pre-frozen foods few days/weeks 4-star freezer drawer/shelf To freeze fresh foods and for long-term storage. . Bottom drawer/shelf: raw meat, poultry, fish. . Middle drawer/shelf: vegetables, chips. . Top drawer/shelf: ice cream, frozen fruit, frozen baked goods. 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 certi~ ed original spare parts be used.