BIF7855EN - Freezer BRANDT - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL BIF7855EN BRANDT

PONTOISE CEDEX Nous appeler du lundi au vendredi de 8h30 à 18h00 au : Interventions France Les éventuelles interventions sur votre appareil doivent être effectuées par un professionnel qualifié dépositaire de la marque. Lors de votre appel, mentionnez la référence complète de votre appareil (modèle, type, numéro de série). Ces renseignements figurent sur la plaque signalétique située en bas à gauche du congélateur). Référence Numéro de série Type Modèle Référence Service Vous pouvez nous contacter du lundi au samedi de 8h00 à 20h00 au : Vous pouvez trouver une liste de réparateurs agréés sur notre site www.brandt.com Ce site web donne également accès aux informations concernant les pièces derechange. Pièces d’origine Lors d’une intervention d’entretien, demandez l’utilisation exclusive de pièces détachées certifiées d’origine. La durée minimale de mise à disposition des pièces de rechange inscrites dans la liste du Règlement Européen 2019-2019-EU et accessibles notamment à l'utilisateur de l'appareil, est de 10 ans dans les conditions prévues par ce même règlement. Garantie Veuillez-vous rapprocher de votre revendeur pour bénéficier de la garantie. Le fabricant n’offre pasde garantie commerciale de l’appareil de réfrigération. Dear Customer, You have just purchased a BRANDT product and we thank you for your trust. We designed and manufactured this product with you, your lifestyle and your needs in mind, in order to best meet your expectations. We have put into it our expertise, our spirit of innovation and all the passion which has driven us for over 60 years. We make every effort to ensure our products better meet your requirements, and our Customer Relations Department is at your disposal and will be happy to hear any questions or suggestions you may have. You may also visit our website www.brandt.com where you will find our latest innovations, as well as useful and complementary information. BRANDT is happy to assist you in your daily life and hopes you will fully enjoy your purchase. Important: Before switching on your appliance, please read this user guide carefully in order to familiarise yourself more quickly with its operation. SAFETY This appliance complies with the European directives. 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 WARNINGS

This appliance is exclusively intended for domestic use in private households. It may only be used in a roofed, enclosed and heated environment such as a kitchen or any other room fulfilling these conditions. Its use on shared or professional premises such as in an office or workshop break room, a camp site building, or a hotel, etc., does not comply with the use defined by the manufacturer. WARNING! Keep your appliance away from any source of flame during installation, servicing and use. The symbol in the margin which is found on the rear of your appliance, means that there are inflammable materials in this area. The refrigerating and insulating agents used in this appliance contain inflammable gases. When transporting, installing and servicing the appliance, make sure that none of the components of the cooling circuit are damaged. If the cooling circuit is damaged: ✓ Avoid naked flames and all sources of inflammation. ✓ Ventilate the room in which the appliance is installed. Installation safety ⚫ 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. ⚫ It is dangerous to change the composition of this model in any way whatsoever. ⚫ Ensure that the power cord is not trapped or damaged when you position your appliance. ⚫ Any damage to the power cord may result in a short circuit and/or electrocution. ⚫ If the power cord is damaged, it should be replaced by the manufacturer, its after-sales service department or a similarly qualified person, so as to avoid danger. ⚫ Do not place multiple plugs or portable power supply units behind the appliance. ⚫ For models fitted with a water dispenser or an ice compartment, only fill or connect using a supply of drinking water. Safety of vulnerable persons ⚫ This appliance may be used by children aged 8 years or more and by people with physical, sensual or metal deficits and lacking experience or knowledge of the device provided that they are correctly supervised or have been provided with instructions regarding the safe use of the appliance and provided that the risks present have been fully understood. ⚫ Children must not play with the appliance. ⚫ Children must not clean and maintain the appliance without supervision. ⚫ Children aged 3 to 8 are allowed to load and unload refrigeration appliances. ⚫ Keep all the packaging materials out of the reach of children, as they can cause suffocation. Safety of use ⚫ Do not damage the refrigerating circuit. ⚫ Do not use any mechanical or other means, other than those recommended by the manufacturer, to speed up the defrosting process. ⚫ 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. Food safety To avoid contaminating food, follow the instructions below: ⚫ Leaving the door open for long periods of time may significantly raise the temperature in the appliance compartments. ⚫ Regularly clean any surfaces that may come into contact with food and accessible drain systems. ⚫ Clean water containers if they have not been used for 48 hours. Properly rinse the water distribution system connected to a fresh water network if no water has been drawn off for five days. ⚫ Store raw meat and fish in the appropriate refrigerator compartments so that the latter products are not in contact with other food and do not drip onto other food. ⚫ The "two star" compartments for frozen foods are suitable for storing food that is already frozen, for storing or making ice cream and ice cubes. ⚫ The "one, two and three star" compartments are not suitable for freezing fresh foods. ⚫ If the refrigerator remains empty for an extended period of time, switch it off, defrost it, clean it, dry it and leave the door open to prevent any mould from forming inside the appliance. DISPOSAL This symbol indicates that this product should not be treated as household waste. Only dispose of the appliance in certified collection centres. Your appliance contains a large 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. 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 ID 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. 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. ECODESIGN To access the data on your model, stored in the product database in line with regulation (EU) 2019/2016 and data relating to energy labelling, please connect to the dedicated website at https://eprel.ec.europa.eu/ Find the reference of your appliance on the website by entering the service reference shown on the ID plate on your appliance. Another way to access this information is to flash the QR code found on the energy label on your product. Layout and presentation of your appliance

• Your appliance was designed and tested to optimise its energy use.
• The proposed layout represents the ideal solution for achieving ideal energy consumption and optimum food storage. This illustration is only for hinting, the detail please check your appliance. You can only keep your food in good condition and optimise your energy consumption by following the instructions in this installation and user guide. 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. 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. Storing food Here are some rules you should follow:

Maintain the cold chain and select "Booster" or “Super freeze” mode at least 6 hours before coming home withgroceries (if your model has it). Clean the refrigerator part at least once a month (see Care and cleaning) Keep home-made food in the refrigerator after first taking care to leave it to cool. Make sure that your appliance is set to the recommended temperatures shown below. The temperatures for every compartment are recommended to optimise storing food and avoid any waste. Area Type of compartment Recommended temperature Frozen food compartments 0 star compartment (depending on model) 0°C 1 star compartment (depending on model) -6°C 2 star compartment (depending on model) -12°C 3 star compartment (depending on model) -18°C 4 star freezer drawers/shelves (depending on model) -18°C

Place the food in the locations recommended in the tables below. Freezer compartments Logos & Markings Type of food 0 star compartment To store sorbet for a few hours and make ice cubes. This compartment is not suitable for freezing fresh food. 1 star compartment To store frozen products for a few hours and make ice cubes. This compartment is not suitable for freezing fresh food. To store frozen products for a few days, make ice cream and ice cubes. This compartment is not suitable for freezing fresh food. To store frozen products for a few weeks/months and make ice cubes. This compartment is not suitable for freezing fresh food. To freeze food and store: - Meat, fish (lower drawer/shelf). - Vegetables, chips (intermediate drawer/shelf). - Ice cream, fruit, ready-made dishes (upper drawer/shelf) 2 star compartment 3 star compartment 4 star freezer drawers/shelves INSTALLATION Care before installation Before installing the appliance and connecting it to the power, 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.

Never use detergents or abrasive cleaners, they will damage the inside coating. When using the appliance for the first time or after a period of non-use, before putting the food in the compartment let the appliance run at least two hours on the higher settings. Location Warning! Never expose the appliance to a naked flame.

Install the appliance in a dry and well ventilated place. The appliance should be located far from heat sources like radiators, boilers, sunlight, etc. 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 clearly shown on the ID plate (see the "Contact" chapter). The refrigerator may not maintain satisfactory inside temperatures if it operates outside of the temperature limits set for the "climate class" it is designed for. Ensure that the chosen location is compliant with these temperature limits: Class SN-ST SN-T

Ambient temperature This refrigeration appliance is designed for use at ambient temperatures between 10°C and 32°C This refrigeration appliance is designed for use at ambient temperatures between 10°C and 38°C This refrigeration appliance is designed for use at ambient temperatures between 10°C and 43°C This refrigeration appliance is designed for use at ambient temperatures between 16°C and 32°C This refrigeration appliance is designed for use at ambient temperatures between 16°C and 38°C This refrigeration appliance is designed for use at ambient temperatures between 16°C and 43°C Based on the above, avoid locating your appliance on balconies, verandas, terraces, in garages, etc. Excessively high temperature in summer and excessively low temperatures in winter can prevent it from functioning properly and therefore properly conserving food. Appliance levelling is achieved by adjusting one or more adjustable feet located under the unit (refer to the "Levelling the appliance" section). 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. Space required

Choose a location that is not directly to sunlight and do not place the freezer in moist or watery places to prevent rust or reduction of insulation effect. Choose a location with enough space so that the refrigerator can open easily Outer cabinet dimensions:

Spare enough space for convenient opening of the doors and drawers How to reverse the door

Ensure the unit is unplugged and empty. All parts removed must be saved to do the reinstallation of the door. Do not lay the unit flat as this may damage the coolant system. It’s better that 2 people handle the unit during assembly.

1. Switch off the refrigerator and remove all objects from the door trays.

2. Remove the upper hinge and hole caps of the door.

Remove the door, the bottom hinge and the hole cover.

4. Exchange the bottom hinge and upper hinge, then install them according to below steps and install the

5. Remove the two fixed blocks of the freezer door and rotate them for 180° then install them on the other

side of the freezer door.

6. The picture after completion is shown as below:

(The picture above is only for reference. The actual configuration will depend on the physical product or statement by the distributor) Installation Cabinet size requirement The skirting board and back of the cabinet shall be provided with a through heat dissipation channel

Push the refrigerator in to the cabinet and adjust it to make sure the edge fold of the top baffle completely touches the top edge of the cabinet and the limit hook of supporting leg completely touch the bottom edge of the cabinet

Fix the supporting leg with screw and then install the screw caps.

Fix the top baffle to the top of the cabinet inner with screws, then install the screw caps.

Open the door of the cabinet the maximum angle and open the door of the refrigerator to the corresponding position. Sliding the block to make sure the inner edge align with the door edge of the refrigerator, then fix the block to the door of the cabinet with screw and install screw caps.

Take out the sealing strip from the accessory bag and press it in the gap between the cabinet and the refrigerator. Installation is now completed. Levelling the appliance Choose a place to install the refrigerator on a flat surface. If the appliance is not level, the doors will not be correctly aligned and compartment sealing will not be ensured. Electrical connections Warning! It must be possible to unplug the appliance from the mains power, so the plug must remain easy to access after installation.

The electric connections must meet the applicable standards and be capable of withstanding the maximum power shown on the ID plate. The power plug must be easily accessible and out of the reach of children. For your safety this appliance must be earthed. If the power plug is not earthed, consult a qualified electrician to connect your appliance in line with applicable regulations. Do not use extensions, adapters or multiple plugs. Do not place multiple plugs or portable power supply units behind the appliance. The manufacturer declines all liability if the above-mentioned safety precautions are not complied with. If in doubt, refer to your reseller. USE & TIPS Temperature setting Control Panel Buttons -Key A. Standby button B. Temperature setting button and fridge/freezer switch button -Temperature setting button 1: -16°C/8°C

• When powering on for the first time, the display will be flash for 3 seconds, while the startup bell will ring and then the display will enter normal operation. (The initial power-on is in freezing mode, lighting on freezer blue indicator, the freezing setting gear is on 2. And the temperature is set to -20°C)
• Display the fault code when there is a fault (cyclic display); Display the set temperature of the refrigeration room when there is no trouble.
• The display board is on when the refrigerating door is open and it switches off 30 seconds after the door is closed.
• If the display board is off, you may press any key to switch it on.
• Error codes : Temperature setting
• Each time the temperature setting button A is pressed once, the temperature setting changes one time. After the temperature setting has been completed, the refrigerator will run according to the set value after 15s.

Recommended setting: -20°C/4°C Super freezer automatic exit time: 24h Lock and unlock

• No lock or unlock function
• The setting takes effect 15 seconds after no operation. Cold room setting Refrigerator- freezer conversion
• Hold down the temperature adjustment button for 3 seconds to switch to refrigeration/freezing mode.
• In refrigerated mode, the indicator is off. In freezing mode, the indicator is on. When the door remains open for 120 seconds, the alarm will activate until the freezer door is closed. You may press any key as well to cancel the alarm sound. Standby mode
• Hold on the standby button for 10 seconds to enter the standby mode. All functions are off and the display goes off.
• In standby mode, hold on the standby button for 10 seconds to restore normal control. Super cool mode
• Entry mode: Under refrigerator mode, press the button B until the icon 4 lightens.
• Exit mode: The super cool mode will be exited automatically after running for 360 mins Super freezer mode
• Entry mode: Under the freezer mode, press the button B until the icon 4 lightens.
• Exit mode: The super cool mode will be exited automatically after running for 24 hours Note: The freezing capacity test of the refrigerator needs to be carried out in the Super freezer mode. The super freezing function is designed to maintain the nutritional value of the food in the freezer. It can freeze the food in the shortest time. If a large amount of food is frozen at one time, it is recommended to switch on this mode and place the food inside. At this time, the freezing speed of the freezer compartment is increased which can rapidly freeze the food and effectively lock the nutrition of the food. Daily use Your freezer is equipped with shelves and drawers with logos to help you store your food in the right place. Hints and Tips

This freezer is a domestic appliance suited for freezing foodstuffs such as fruits, vegetables, meats, etc. Do not use it as a specialised appliance for storing products that require storage in line with strict temperature rules, like medicines, etc. We recommend placing food in sealed containers before storing them in the freezer. Never place food right next to the air outlet as this could impede the airflow and freeze the food. Never place volatile, inflammable or explosive liquids like solvents, alcohol, acetone or petrol in the fridge. There is a risk ok explosion. Never leave the door open longer than necessary. Ice cubes This appliance can accept one or more ice cube trays for making ice cubes. Freezing tips To help you optimise the freezing process, here are some important tips:

The maximum amount of food that you can freeze every 24 hours can be found on the ID plate. The freezing process takes 24 hours. Do not add any more food to freeze during this time. Only freeze good quality, fresh and properly washed food. Prepare food in small portions to enable it to be rapidly and completely frozen and to make it possible to subsequently thaw only the quantity required. Wrap up the food in aluminium foil or polyethylene food wraps which are airtight. Do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch the food which is already frozen to avoid raising their temperature. Iced products, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer compartment, may cause frost burns to the skin. We recommend labelling and dating each frozen package. To obtain ice cubes faster, we recommend placing the ice cube trays in the top drawer. Thawing food Before eating, frozen or deep frozen food may be thawed in the refrigerator compartment or at ambient temperature, depending on the time available. Some food may also be cooked directly when taken out of the freezer, while it is still frozen. In this case, cooking will take longer. Important! In the event of accidental thawing, caused for example by a power break, quickly eat the thawed food. Never refreeze thawed food. Warning! No thawed food may be replaced in the freezer. Place it in the refrigerator then eat it quickly. Refreezing a thawed product encourages the spread of bacteria. This may become a health hazard if the bacteria that spreads are pathogens, as these may cause more or less serious food poisoning depending on the type of bacteria involved. If any doubt, cook the food involved. Hints for the storage of frozen food To guarantee optimum performance, comply with the following instructions:

Ensure that frozen food has been stored correctly by the food retailer. Ensure that frozen food is quickly carried from the retailer to your freezer. Do not open the door too often or avoid leaving the door open longer than necessary. Once thawed, food will deteriorate rapidly and should never be refrozen. Do not exceed the storage states shown on the food. CARE & CLEANING Warning! Always unplug your appliance before any maintenance work. Never pull on the power cord, but only on the plug itself. Cleaning For hygiene reasons, regularly clean the appliance (sidewalls and interior and exterior accessories). Important! Ethereal oils and organic solvents can damage plastic parts, e.g. lemon juice, butyric acid or acetic acid.

Do not allow such substances to come into contact with appliance parts. Do not use any abrasive cleansers. Remove food from the appliance. Store it in a cool place and keep well covered. Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with a cloth and lukewarm water with a diluted white vinegar or bicarbonate of soda solution. Do not wash the accessories in a dishwasher. After cleaning them, rinse surfaces with clear water and dry them. After everything is dry, plug the appliance back into the plug. Make sure that no water enters the lamp housing and other electrical components. Clean the condenser with a brush at least twice a year. This will help you to save energy costs and increase productivity. Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner. Replacing the light This product contains a light source whose the energy efficiency class is F. The light inside the fridge uses a LED. To replace it, please contact your after sales service or an approved technician. You will find all the information you need to contact our authorized technicians and our after-sales service in the “CONTACTS & INFORMATION” section. Troubleshooting Warning! If there is any anomaly, unplug your appliance. Only a qualified electrician or competent person may carry out troubleshooting. If there is any anomaly during operation, check the following points before calling our approved after sales service or a qualified professional. Problem Possible cause Solution Appliance does not work Appliance freezes or cools too much. Food is not frozen enough. Heavy build-up of frost on the door seal. Water on the floor. Appliance surfaces are hot when in use. Unusual noises High casing temperature Surface condensation Prolonged compressor operation The power cord is not plugged in or is loose. Fuse has blown or is defective. Outlet is defective. Temperature is set too cold Temperature is not properly set. Door was open for an extended period. A large quantity of warm food was placed in the appliance within the last 24 hours. The appliance is near a heat source. The door seal is not sealing. Water drain hole is blocked. This is normal. Heat exchanger parts are located in the side walls. The appliance is not level. The appliance is touching the wall or other objects. A component, e.g. a pipe, on the rear of the appliance is touching another part of the appliance or the wall. This is due to normal heat dissipation by the condenser built into the casing. Condensation on the outside of the appliance and on the fridge door seals is normal when the ambient humidity is too high. Prolonged compressor operation is normal during the summer months when the ambient temperature is high. Storing excessive quantities Connect the power cord. Check fuse, replace if necessary. Electrical malfunctions need to be repaired by an electrician. Turn the thermostat to a warmer setting temporarily. Please refer to the section on setting the temperature. Only open the door when necessary. Turn the thermostat to a colder setting temporarily. Please refer to the installation location section Carefully warm the leaking sections of the door seal with a hair dryer (on a cool setting). At the same time, handle the heated door seal with your hands to ensure that the appliance seals. Please refer to the "Care and cleaning" section. Wear gloves when touching the side walls if necessary. Readjust the feet. Move the appliance slightly. If necessary, carefully bend the component out of the way. When the casing heats up due to high ambient temperature, an excessive quantity of stored food or when the compressor stops, ensure that the appliance is well ventilated to facilitate heat dissipation. Wipe off the condensation with a dry cloth. Food must be cooled to ambient temperature before it is placed in the appliance. The doors are opened too often. of food in the appliance is not recommended. The water tank overflows There is too much food in the compartment or the food stored contains too much water causing excessive defrosting. The doors were not properly closed so that air can get in causing defrosting and a consequent increase in the amount of water. Some noises may be heard during normal appliance operation (compressor operating cycle, automatic defrosting, circulation of the refrigerating gas through the appliance, etc.). If you cannot find the cause of the anomaly, only call our approved after sales service or a qualified professional. CONTACTS & INFORMATION Customer Relations For more information about our products or to contact us, please: