BFU7610SW - Freezer BRANDT - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL BFU7610SW BRANDT

Climate 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

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Thank you for trusting in our brand and purchasing a BRANDT freezer.

We have placed all our experience and enthusiasm in the manufacture of this appliance, so that you can use it to fulfil all your needs. Apart from innovating and offering you all the best features, we have made every effort for it to be as easy to use as possible.

BRANDT also offers a wide range of ovens, microwaves, cooking hobs, extractors, cookers, dishwashers, washing machines and tumble dryers, which you can combine with your new BRANDTfreezer.

To ensure your requirements are fulfilled at all times, our Consumer Attention Service is also at your disposal to answer all your queries or take note of your suggestions (you can find the telephone numbers at the end of this Manual).

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Important: Before starting up this appliance, read this Installation and User Manual carefully in order to become familiar with its functioning.

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1/SAFETY INFORMATION 19
2 / DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE 22
3/REVERSEDOOR OPERATION 23
4 / INSTALLATION 24
5/DAILYUSE 25
6 / CLEANING AND CARE 30
7/TROUBLESHOOTING 31
8/ AFTER SALES SERVICE 32

CE NOTICE

This product has been determined to be in compliance with the Low Voltage Directive(2006/95/EC),the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive(2004/1 08/EC)and the Eco-Design Directive(2009/1 25/EC) implemented by Regulation(EC) No 643/2009 of the European Union

In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, before installing and first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings. To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to ensure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features. Save these instructions and make sure that they remain with the appliance if it is moved or sold, so that everyone using it through its life will be properly informed on appliance use and safety.

For the safety and property keep the precautions of these user's instructions as the manufacturer is not responsible for damages caused by omission.

Children and vulnerable people safety

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given super vision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a café and understand the hazards involved.
  Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are aged from 8 years and above and supervised.
• Keep all packaging well away from children. There is risk of suffocation.
• If you are discarding the appliance pull the plug out of the socket, cut the connection cable (as close to the appliance as you can) and remove the door to prevent playing children to suffer electric shock or to close themselves into it.
• 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 lack unusable before you discard the old appliance. This will prevent it from becoming a death trap for a child.

General safety

WARNING! Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.

WARNING! Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting

process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

WARNING! Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

WARNING! Do not use other electrical appliances (such as ice cream makers) inside of refrigerating appliances, unless they are approved for this purpose by the manufacture.

• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
• The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is contained within the refrigerant circuit of the appliance, a natural gas with a high level of environmental compatibility, which is nevertheless flammable.
• During transportation and installation of the appliance, be certain that none of the components of the refrigerant circuit become damaged.
• avoid open flames and sources of ignition
• thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated
• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any way. Any damage to the cord may cause a short circuit, fire and/or electric shock.
• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as
• staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
• farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
• bed and breakfast type environments;
• catering and similar non-retail applications.

WARNING! Any electrical components (plug, power cord, compressor and etc.) must be replaced by a certified service agent or qualified service personnel.

Power cord must not be lengthened.
- Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or damaged by the back of the appliance. A squashed or damaged power plug may overheat and cause a fire.
- Make sure that you can come to the mains plug of the appliance.
- Do not pull the mains cable.
- If the power plug socket is loose, do not insert the power plug. There is a risk of electric shock or fire.
- You must not operate the appliance without the lamp.
- This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it.

• Do not remove nor touch items from the freezer compartment if you hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
• Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct sunlight.

Daily use

• Do not put hot on the plastic parts in the appliance.
• Do not place food products directly against the rear wall.
• Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it has been thawed out.1)
• Store pre-packed frozen food in accordance with the frozen food manufactures instructions.
• Appliance s manufactures storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions.
• Do not place carbonated of fizzy drinks in the freezer compartment as it creates pressure on the container, which may cause it to explode, resulting in damage to the appliance.
• Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed straight from the appliance.

Care and cleaning

• Before maintenance, switch off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
• Do not clean the appliance with metal objects.
• Do not use sharp objects to remove frost from the appliance. Use a plastic scraper.

Installation

Important! For electrical connection carefully follow the instructions given in specific paragraphs.

• Unpack the appliance and check if there are damages on it. Do not connect the appliance if it is damaged. Report possible damages immediately to the place you bought it. In that case retain packing.
  It is advisable to wait at least four hours before connecting the appliance to allow the oil to flow back in the compressor.

• Adequate air circulation should be around the appliance, lacking this leads to overheating. To achieve sufficient ventilation follow the instructions relevant to installation.

• Wherever possible the spacers of the product should be against a wall to avoid touching or catching warm parts (compressor, condenser) to prevent possible burn.

• The appliance must not be located close to radiators or cookers.
• Make sure that the mains plug is accessible after the installation of the appliance.

Service

• Any electrical work required to do the servicing of the appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.
  This product must be serviced by an authorized Service Center, and only genuine spare parts must be used.

Energy saving

• Don't put hot food in the appliance;
• Don't pack food close together as this prevents air circulating;
• Make sure food don't touch the back of the compartment(s);
  If electricity goes off, don't open the door(s);
• Don't open the door(s) frequently;
• Don't keep the door(s) open for too long time;
• Don't set the thermostat on exceeding cold temperatures;

Some accessories, such as drawers, can be removed to get larger storage volume. For 143cm height upright freezer please keep bottom drawer in its position to get lower energy consumption.

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. The insulation foam contains flammable gases: the appliance shall be disposed according to the appliance regulations to obtain from your local authorities. Avoid damaging the cooling unit, especially the heat exchanger. The materials used on this appliance marked by the symbol are recyclable.

The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it should be taken

to the appropriate 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 council, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Packaging materials

The materials with the symbol are recyclable. Dispose the packaging in a suitable collection container to recycle it.

Disposal of the appliance

1. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
2. Cut off the mains cable and discard it.

1) Remove the 2 screws on the back:

2) Carefully lift the top cover 5cm away from the freezer, and then pull out the terminal. Then remove the top cover away:

3) Remove the three screws, and then remove the upper hinge that holds the door in place. Lift the door and place it on a padded surface to prevent it from scratching:

4) . Remove the screws and bottom hinge. Then remove the adjustable feet from both sides:

5) Unscrew and remove the bottom hinge pin, turn the bracket over and replace it:

6) Refit the bracket fitting the bottom hinge pin. Replace both adjustable feet:

7) Place the door back on. Ensure the door is aligned horizontally and vertically so that the seals are closed on all sides before finally tightening the top hinge:

8) Connect the terminals onto the display board, and then put top cover back:

9) Screw the 2 screws on the back:

10) With the door closed, check that the door is aligned horizontally and vertically and that the seals are closed on all sides before finally tightening the bottom hinge. Re-adjust the levelling feet as needed:

Install door external handle

Rear spacer

Screw the rear spacers at the rear of the appliance

Space Requirement

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

Levelling the unit

To do this adjusts 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.

Positioning

Install this appliance at a location where the ambient temperature corresponds to the climate class indicated on the rating plate of the appliance:

Climate 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

Location

The appliance should be installed away from sources of heat such as radiators, boilers, direct sunlight etc. Ensure that air can circulate freely around the back of the cabinet. To ensure best performance, if the appliance is positioned below an overhanging wall unit, the minimum distance between the top of the cabinet and the wall unit must be at least 100 mm. Ideally, however, the appliance should not be positioned below overhanging wall units. Accurate levelling is ensured by one or more adjustable feet at the base of the cabinet.

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

Electrical connection

Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage and frequency shown on the rating plate correspond to your domestic power supply. 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 qualified electrician. The manufacturer declines all responsibility if the above safety precautions are not observed. This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives.

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, and then dry thoroughly.

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

Turn on

Plug in the appliance, LED lighting.

Mode

• When firstly push "MODE" button, the lamp "SUPER" is lighted on, and the appliance would be fast freezing and the LED displays "SF" (super freezing).
• When secondly push "MODE" button, the fasting freezing lamp black out, and the "ECO" lamp is lighted on, the appliance would go into "ECO" mode, the appliance will run with the setting at -16^ and the LED will display "SE" (save energy).
• When you thirdly push "MODE" button, both of lamps of "SUPER" and "ECO" black out, the appliance would be back to setting mode by user.

Temperature Setting

Push "TEMP" button, the LED number would be glistening, you could adjust the temperature by pushing "TEMP" button. The setting is cycling to change from -16 to -22^ . After 5 seconds, the setting temperature is confirmed.

Lock

When push "MODE" and "TEMP" buttons at the same time for 3 seconds, buttons will be locked and the lamp lighted on. If you want to unlock the buttons, push "MODE" and "SETTING" at the same time 3 seconds again.

Turn off

Push and hold "TEMP" button for 5 seconds and switch off the appliance. To switch on, push and hold "TEMP" button for 5 seconds again.

Displayed Temperature

Important! LED always displays the setting temperature, not real temperature.

Door open alarm

If miss to close door for five minutes, the door open alarm will give out alarm sound which will be three times each 5 seconds and last 5 minutes and then stop 5 minutes and again give out alarm sound till you close door

High temperature alarm

After running for 3 hours and if the temperature is more than -8 , the LED will alternately display "ht" and real temperature ("ht" means high temperature) and give out alarm sound with frequency of 1Hz , till you push any button to stop.

Freeze fresh food

The freezer compartment is suitable for freezing fresh food and storing frozen and deep-frozen food for a long time.

In order to get bigger freezing capacity, please put fresh food into freezing compartment after you have started Super Freeze function for 26 hours.

The maximum amount of food that can be frozen in 24 hours is specified on the rating plate.

The Super Freeze process lasts 52 hours.

Store frozen food

When first starting-up or after a period out of use. Before putting the product in the compartment let the appliance be set in super freezing mode.

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 refrozen (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 cubes

This appliance may be equipped with one or more trays for the production of ice-cubes.

Helpful hints and tips

To help you make the most of the supper 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 super freezing process that was set by software in appliance takes 26 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;
• Do 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.

Fresh meat

Product	Valid for
Lamb,small pieces	8 months
Roast pork	5 months
Pork ribs	4 months
Boiled beef,roast beef	10 months
Beef steak,entrecotes,in sauce,roast veal	8 months
Veal steaks,cutlets	10 months
Minces meat	4 months
Giblets,offal	3 months
Sausages	2 months

We recommend that you defrost meat completely before cooking it so as to avoid the exterior cooking quicker than the interior, except in the case of small breadcrumbed items, which can be sautéed directly over a low to medium heat, and boiled meats.

Farmyard animals

Prepare them plucked/skinned, gutted, cut into pieces if necessary, washed and rinsed.

Product	Valid for
Duck	4 months
Rabbit	6 months
Boiling fowl	7 months
Goose	4 months
Chicken	10 months
Turkey	6 months
Giblets,offal	3 months

Game

Prepare it plucked/skinned, gutted, cut into pieces if necessary, washed and rinsed.

Product	Valid for
Wild duck,woodcock,pheasant	8 months
Hare	6 months
Partridge,quail	8 months

Fish

Product	Valid for	Preparation
Carp	2 months	Descale, gut and remove the head. Wash, rinse and freeze
Pike
Turbot
Salmon
Mackerel
Tench
Trout
Sea bream	3 months	Desscale, gut, remove the head and place in cold salty water for 30 seconds, rinse and freeze.
Sole

Cooked food

The length of time you can store cooked dishes reduces if you use bacon or smoked ham to season dishes.

Product	Valid for	Preparatory cooking
Sauce with meat juices	3 months	half-cooked
Tomato sauce		just-cooked
Minestrone with vegetables	2 months	no pasta
Lasagne	4 months	half-cooked
Roasts	2 months	just-cooked
Calf's leg	1 month	half-cooked
Meat in sauce	3 months
Stewed game	2 months	just-cooked
Boiled fish,grilled/baked fish	2 months	half-cooked
Sweet peppers,aubergines,courgettes stuffed with meat
Sautéed mushrooms with garlic and parsley,ratatouille
Steamed spinach
Pizza	6 months	just-cooked

Put them directly on the hob or in the oven without defrosting them.

Vegetables

We recommend that you blanch the vegetables with steam so that they do not lose their vitamins and mineral salts in the cooking water. You therefore do not need to wait until they are dry before freezing them, just until they cool down.

Product	Valid for	Preparation	Blanching time
Asparagus	12 months	Wash and remove the strings	2 minutes
Cabbage, cauliflower	6 months	Clean an cut into pieces	2 minutes (1)
Artichokes	12 months	Remove the external leaves	6 minutes (1)
Beans		Shell	3 minutes
Green beans		Wash and remove the ends	4 minutes
Mushrooms		Clean	2 minutes (1)
Aubergines		Wash and slice	4 minutes (2)
Sweet peppers (3)		Wash slice and remove the seeds	do not blanch
Peas,Tomatoes (3)		Shell and freeze immediately, laying them in a single layer and then wrapping them
Parsley,basil	8 months	Wash
Spinach	12 months		2 minutes
Mixed vegetables for minestrone (céléri, carrots, chard,leeks, etc.)		Wash, cut into pieces and divide up into portions. Do not add potatoes terre: they go black.	do not blanch

(1) Add a little vinegar or lemon juice to the cooking water (slightly acid water).
(2) Pickle in brine before cooking.
(3) During defrosting, these vegetables reduce to a mush because they contain enormous amounts of water. We recommend that you defrost them only if you wish to eat them coked.

In general, vegetables are better if they are cooked directly, without being frozen. Reduce the cooking time, taking into account the blanching time before freezing.

Food freezing guide

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Fruits

Fruit must be covered with sugar or syrup, as appropriate. The amount of sugar to use is around 250g for 1 kilo of fruit. Syrups are used in varying percentages; these are prepared by boiling sugared water. The various concentrations are as follows:

• 30% solution, 450g of sugar per litre of water
• 40% solution, 650g of sugar per litre of water
• 50% solution, 800g of sugar per litre of water

So that the fruit's colour does not change, place it in lemon juice before covering it with sugar or pour lemon juice into the syrup. The receptacles for the fruit to be frozen must remain in the refrigerator for one hour before being re-inserted into the freezer. The fruit must be completely covered in syrup.

Product	Valid for	Preparation
Apricots	8 months	Wash, pit and cover with 30% syrup
Pineapple	10 months	Peel, slice and cover with 50% syrup
Oranges		Peel, slice and cover with 30% syrup
Cherries		Wash, pit and cover with sugar or 30% syrup
Strawberries	12 months	Wash, remove the stalk and cover with sugar
Melon		Peel, slice, de-seed and cover with 30% syrup
Peaches	8 months	Peel, pit, slice and cover in 50% syrup
Grapefruit	12 months	Peel, slice and cover in 30% syrup
Juice from citrus fruits	10 months	Press, remove the pips and sweeten to taste
Plums	12 months	Wash, pit and cover in sugar or 50% syrup
Grapes		De-seed, wash and cover in sugar or 30% syrup
Bilberries, blackberries,blackcurrants,raspberries red currants	10 months	Wash, remove the stalk and cover with sugar

Bread

This can be kept for 2 months. Defrost in an oven set to 50^ , switching it on after inserting the bread.

Butter and cheese

Freeze butter and cheese by dividing them up into pieces for weekly consumption.

Butter and hard cheese (e.g. Parmesan) can be kept for 8 months, other cheese 4 months. They must be defrosted in the refrigerator, keeping an eye on the condensation that forms on these products.

Cleaning

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

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 vapours 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.

• 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.
• Accumulation of dust at the condenser increases energy consumption. For this reason carefully clean the condenser at the back of the appliance once a year with a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner.
• After everything is dry place appliance back into service.

Defrosting of the freezer

The freezer compartment, however, will become progressively covered with frost. This should be removed. Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost from the evaporator as you could damage it.

However, when the ice becomes very thick on the inner liner, complete defrosting should be carried out as fellows:

• Pull out the plug from the socket;
• Remove all stored food, wrap it in several layers of newspaper and put it in a cool place;
• Keep the door open, and placing a basin underneath of the appliance to collect the defrost water;
• When defrosting is completed, dry the interior thoroughly
• Replace the plug in the power socket to run the appliance again.

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 dose not work	Mains plug is not plugged in or is loose, or product is turn off	Insert mains plug and turn on the appliance
	Fuse has blown or is defective	Check fuse, replace if necessary.
	Socket is defective	Mains malfunctions are to be corrected by an electrician.
Appliance freezes too much	Temperature is set too cold or the appliance runs at -22□ setting.	Turn the temperature regulator to a warmer setting temporarily.
The food is not frozen enough.	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.
Heavy build-up of frost on the door seal.	Door seal is not air-tight.	Carefully warm the leaking sections of the door seal with a hair dryer (on a cool setting). At the same time shape the warmed door seal by hand such that it sits correctly.
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.

If the malfunction shows again, contact the Service Center.

These data are necessary to help you quickly and correctly. Write the necessary data here, refer to the rating plate.

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.