BIL624ES - Fridge BRANDT - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL BIL624ES BRANDT

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.3 CONTENTS

This appliance is in accordance with the EU guidelines Safety and warning information For your safety and correct usage, before installing and first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings. To avoid to do damage, mistakes and accidents, it is important to make sure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety instructions. Save these instructions and be sure that they remain with the appliance if it is moved or sold, so that a using it throughout its life will be properly informed on its correct appliance usage and safety. Manufacturer cannot be responsible for damages caused by omission.

GENERAL SAFETY AND WARNINGS

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 Safety for children and others who are vulnerable people: 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 supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. Keep all packaging away from children as there is risk of suffocation Do not let children play with the appliance, keep pets away. Old appliances must immediately be operated as unusable. Unplug and turn off the power cable flush with the appliance. Make the door lock inoperable, or better yet, remove the door to prevent such a child or animal may remain trapped inside while playing. If problems occur, and that you cannot solve with the following advice we give you (see "Troubleshooting"), use only the approved customer service centres or to a qualified professional. WARNING To avoid a hazard due to instability of the appliance, it must be installed, fixed if necessary, in accordance with the instructions. Maintain clear of obstruction ventilation openings in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure. Do not use mechanical devices or5 other means to accelerate the defrosting process than those recommended by the manufacturer. Do not damage the refrigerant circuit. Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are clearly recommended by the manufacturer. Do not store explosive substances inside this appliance such as aerosols containing flammable gases propellants. Do not place the appliance in direct sunlight. Do not expose to flame. Stop the appliance and unplug it before cleaning or moving it. For models equipped with a water dispenser or ice maker compartment, fill or connect only with a drinking water supply. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its after sales service or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Cooling agents and insulation used in this product contain flammable gases. When you scrap the appliance, do it from an authorized collection point. Do not expose to flame Refrigerant Refrigerant isobutene (R600a) is contained within the refrigerant circuit of the appliance; it is a gas more environmentally friendly, which is nevertheless flammable. During transportation and installation of the appliance, ensure that none of the components of the refrigerant circuit is damaged. Caution: risk of fire If the refrigerant circuit should be damaged: - Avoid opening flames and any source of ignition. -Thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is located. It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any way. Any damage to the electric cord may cause short-circuit, fire, and/or electric shock. Disposal This symbol indicates that this product should not be treated as household waste. Your appliance contains recyclable materials. It is marked with this logo to indicate that used appliances must be delivered to an authorized collection point. Check with your dealer or technical services in your area to find out the points for used appliances closest to your home. The appliance recycling organized by your manufacturer will be done under the best conditions, according to the European directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment. Thank you for your help in protecting the environment. Some packing materials of this device are also recyclable. Recycle them and play a role in protecting the environment by depositing them in the containers provided for this purpose. In accordance with the most recent legislation on the protection and respect for the environment, your appliance does not contain HFC’s, but a refrigerant called R600a. The exact type of refrigerant used in your appliance is also clearly indicated on the rating plate6 located inside the appliance, on the left wall down. R600a is a non-polluting gas that does not harm the ozone layer and whose contribution to the greenhouse effect is virtually zero. Installation

WARNING: Correct installation

of your device complying with the rules that are given in this installation guide and use will allow you to keep your food in good conditions and with optimized energy consumption.

• If your appliance has wheels, remember that they are only used to facilitate small movements. Do not move on longer distance.
• Make an initial cleaning before connecting your device to the mains. Before any maintenance, disconnect your device. Do not pull the power cord but directly enter the profile.
• Place the unit in a dry and ventilated room.
• Avoid balconies, porches, decks; excessive heat in summer and cold in winter could prevent proper operation of your device, or even damage.
• Do not place it near a heat source such as radiator or oven for example.
• Keep a minimum distance between your refrigerator and other furniture: 3 to 5 cm on the sides and 10 cm above for good air circulation around the unit.
• Place the appliance at a suitable distance from the wall using the spacers if they provided in the accessory bag.
• Your appliance has been designed for optimum performance in a room temperature. We then say that it is designed for a special "climate class". This climate class is clearly stated on the rating plate located inside your appliance, on the left wall down. Beyond these temperatures, the performance of your appliance may be reduced. Classe Temperature

from + 10°C to + 32°C

from + 16°C to + 32°C

from + 16°C to + 38°C

from + 16°C to + 43°C Advice: After installation of your appliance, set its feet so that it is slightly tilted backwards, it will facilitate the closing of the door. Before putting food, clean the interior and exterior of your appliance with bicarbonate of soda dissolved in water (1 tablespoon of bicarbonate for 4 litres of water). Do not use alcohol, abrasive powders or detergents which could damage the surfaces. (See chapter "Cleaning your appliance"). ELECTRICAL CONNECTION The electrical installation must comply with the applicable standards and must be able to withstand the maximum power indicated on the rating plate. The plug must be properly grounded. We cannot be held responsible for any incident caused by defective electrical installation. Electrical Installation Tips

• Do not use extension cable or adapter or power strip.

• Never remove the grounding.

• The socket must be easily accessible but out of reach of children. In case of doubt, ask to your installer. Your device is compliant with EU directives and their modifications. ENERGY SAVING To reduce the power consumption of7 your appliance:

• Install it in a suitable location (see "Installing your appliance").

• Keep doors open for as short time as possible.

• Do not put hot food in your refrigerator or freezer, particularly if they are soups or preparations which emit a large amount of steam.

• Ensure the optimal functioning of your device by not letting accumulate too much frost in the freezer (defrost it when the ice thickness exceeds 5-6 mm) and periodically cleaning the condenser (see "Maintenance your device ").

• Regularly check the door seals and make sure that they always close effectively. If this is not the case, please contact service after sales service.

• Do not let it set at too low a temperature.

• Not fulfilling with drawers, bins and shelves arrangement could lead to increased energy consumption.

If the unit was shipped to home in a horizontal position, place it vertically and wait two hours before plugging it in. A small amount of oil may have flowed into the refrigeration circuit, you need to give it time to flow back towards the motor before connecting the appliance, otherwise you may damage it. Before any maintenance, disconnect the power plug. Do not pull the power cable but directly enter the profile.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Before cleaning, unplug the appliance and turn off the power. Do not clean the appliance with metal objects, a steam system, volatile oils, organic solvents or abrasives. Do not use sharp objects to remove ice. Use a plastic scraper. To replace the light bulb, if operation is possible by the user himself, please refer to the "Maintenance" of this manual. Always be sure to unplug your appliance before.

WARNING: If the appliance is equipped

with a LED lighting, it can only be replaced by a qualified technician.8

2. INTRODUCTION TO YOUR APPLIANCE

Control panel and Light

Glass Shelves Baclonies

Tools required: Philips screwdriver, Flat bladed screwdriver, Hexagonal spanner. Important! Reversing the door is a 2-people job

Ensure the unit is unplugged and empty.

To take the door off, it is necessary to tilt the unit backwards. Avoid laying it flat as this may damage the cooling system. Rest the unit on something solid so that it will not slip during the door reversing process.

All parts removed must be saved to do the reinstallation of the door.

1. Unscrew the top hinge. Then lift the door and place it on a padded

surface to avoid scratching.

2. Remove bottom hinge pin from right to left.

3. Unscrew top hinge pin from the hinge. Then turn the hinge over and screw hinge pin.

4. Re-fit the door and then upper hinge on left side. Ensure the door is

aligned horizontally and vertically, so that the seals are closed on all sides before finally tightening the upper hinge. If necessary, use a spanner to tighten the hinge.Installation

Install the appliance

1. Ensure the size of cabinet and ventilation are enough.

2. Slowly and carefully push the appliance into the cabinet.

Ensure the opening side is as close to the cabinet wall as possible.

3. Screw a guide to holes in the side of appliance door with short screws.

Insert the slider into the guide, then fully open and close appliance door and wooden door to check whether wooden door can fully and smoothly close. Slider Screws Guide

4. Open the appliance door and the wooden door together. Once the

door opens and closes at all angles, mark the position of the slider. Take slider out of guide and fix slider with wooden door by two short screws. Then fix slider cover onto the slider.

5. Unscrew the guide from appliance door.

6. Repeat step 2 to 5 to fix another slider and

7. Fit two guides with sliders and fix them with short screws.

Then fix guide covers with guides.Installation

8. Double check the door can close and open smoothly and appliance is

sealed well. If not, slightly adjust the unit. Then fix bottom bracket with wooden cabinet with two long screws.

9. Fix top bracket with wooden cabinet by short screws.

10.Attach rubber seal to the gap between unit and wooden cabinet on the side from which the door opens.Daily Use

3. USING YOUR APPLIANCE

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.

Buttons B1– Press to adjust setting of compartment in cycle of 1,2,3,4, to 5. B2– Press to select mode from Smart, Super and user setting. Lights L1 – show the setting of fridge compartment. L2 – light on once Smart mode is selected. L3 – light on once Super mode is selected. Operation Temperature Setting

1. Press Mode button (B2) to select user setting.

2. Press Adjust button (B1) to adjust the setting of appliance. Lower setting means lower temperature.

Smart Mode Press Mode button (B2) to select Smart mode. The appliance will automatically run according to the ambient temperature around the appliance. Super Mode Press Mode button (B2) to select Super mode. The appliance will run to make the freezer compartment the coldest. After 54 hours, temperature will automatically be restored to its original setting. Turn off the appliance Press and hold Adjust button (B1) for 5 seconds, the appliance will turn off. Press 5seconds again to turn on the appliance. Door open alarm The alarm will sound when door is left open for 90 seconds and it will not stop until the door is closed. Accessories Movable shelves The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a series of runners so that the shelves can be positioned as desired.Daily Use

Positioning the door shelves To permit storage of food packages of various sizes, the door shelves can be removed and placed at different heights. To make these adjustments, proceed as follows: gradually pull the shelf in the direction of the arrows until it comes free.

Hints for fresh food refrigeration To obtain the best performance:

Do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the appliance.

Do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong flavour

Meat (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 interior of the appliance, including interior accessories, should be cleaned regularly. Caution! Before carrying out any maintenance operation, disconnect the power supply. 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 put back into service. Important! Ethereal oils and organic solvents can attack plastic parts, e.g. lemon juice or the juice from orange peel, butyric acid, or cleanser containing acetic acid.

Do not allow such substances to come into contact with the appliance parts. Remove the food from the freezer. Cover them well and store them in a cool place.

Switch off the appliance and remove the plug from the mains. Switch off the circuit breaker, or turn off the fuse.

Clean the inside and the accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap. Regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to ensure they are free from debris. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

Never use detergents, abrasive powders, highly perfumed cleaning products or wax polishes to clean the interior as this will damage the surface and leave a strong odor. Once everything is dry, place the appliance back into service.

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.Daily Use

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).

Appliance is turned off. Press “Adjust” button for 5 seconds to turn on the appliance.

Appliance does not work Mains plug is not plugged in or is loose Insert mains plug.

Fuse has blown or is defective

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.

Temporarily set a colder temperature The appliance is near a heat source. Please look in the installation location section.

Appliance cools too much

Temperature is set too cold.

Temporarily set a hotter temperature

Appliance is not levelled

Adjust the wood cabinet if it is not levelled. 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 drain hole is blocked.

See the Cleaning section.

If your appliance is still not working properly after making the above checks, please contact the After Sales Center.2

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