BFC8600NW - Fridge BRANDT - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL BFC8600NW BRANDT

Lors d’une intervention d’entretien, demandez l’utilisation exclusive de pièces détachées certifiées d’origine.29 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.30 CONTENTS EN

After-sales service ...............................................................................................p53 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.31 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.

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.;

farms and use by customers in hotels, motels and other residential environments;

B&B-type environments;

catering and other similar applications, excluding retail outlet. The safety of children and other vulnerable persons:

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 the32 appliance in complete safety and the risks incurred have been fully understood.

Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload this appliance.

Children must not play with the appliance.

Children must not clean and maintain the appliance without supervision.

Keep all the packaging materials out of the reach of children, as they can cause suffocation.

Do not let children play with the appliance, keep pets away.

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 call our approved after-sales service centres or a qualified professional.

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.

Do not use any mechanical or other means, other than those recommended by the manufacturer, to speed up the defrosting process.

Do not damage the refrigerating circuit.

Do not use any electric appliances inside the compartment for food, unless they are of a type recommended by the manufacturer.33

Do not store any explosive substances, such as aerosols containing inflammable propellant gases, inside the appliance.

When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged. 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

Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power suppliers at the rear of the appliance.

Never expose the appliance to a naked flame.

Switch off and disconnect the appliance before cleaning or moving it.

For models fitted with a water dispenser or an ice compartment, only fill or connect using a supply of drinking water.

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 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. -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.34 INSTALLING YOUR APPLIANCE

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. 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 non- polluting gas that does not harm the ozone layer and hardly contributes to the greenhouse effect at all. Caution: You can only keep your food in35 good condition and optimise your energy consumption by following the instructions in this installation and user guide. INSTALLATION

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.

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.

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

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

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. Class Ambient temperature

+ 16°C to + 43°C Tips: 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. Before putting any food in the fridge, clean the appliance36 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 of food, please respect 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 have not been used for 48h; flush the water system connected to a water supply if water has not been drawn for 5 days.

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 suitable for storing pre-frozen food, storing or making ice-cream and making ice cubes. One-, two- and three - star compartments (if they are presented in the appliance) are not suitable for the freezing of fresh food. If the appliance 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 The electric connections must meet the applicable standards and be capable of withstanding the maximum power shown on the ID plate. The plug must be correctly earthed. We cannot be held liable for any incidents caused by improper electric installations. Advice on the electric installation

Do not use extensions, adapters or multiple plugs.

The power plug must be easily accessible and out of the reach of children.

If in doubt, refer to your reseller.37 Your appliance complies with the European directives and their amendments. 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 (see chapter "Routine maintenance of your appliance").

• 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.

• Failure to install the draws,bins and shelves properly can result in increased power consumption. Warning If your transported the appliance horizontally, position it vertically and wait for 2 hours before connecting it. A little oil may flow into thecooling circuit. Allow enough time for the oil to return to the motor before connecting the appliance, failing which, it could be Always unplug your appliance before any maintenance work. Never pull on the power cord, but only on the plug itself. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Always switch off the appliance before any maintenance operations.

Never clean the appliance with metal objects, steam systems, volatile oils, organic solvents or abrasive components.

Do not use sharp or cutting objects to remove the ice. Use a plastic sponge.

Refer to the "Maintenance" chapter in this manual to replace the light bulb. WARNING! Please keep the product far away fire source during using, service and disposal. There are flammable materials at the back of the appliance. Pay attention to the symbol “Risk of fire – flammable material” which is located on rear of the appliance.38 Note: Above picture is for reference only. Real appliance probably is different. LED Light Temperature control knob Fridge Shelves Crisper Cover Crisper Freezer Drawers Fridge Balconies Leveling Feet39 Space Requirement

• Select a location without direct exposure to sunlight;

• Select a location with enough space for the refrigerator doors to open easily;

• Select a location with level (or nearly level) flooring;

• Allow sufficient space to install the refrigerator on a flat surface;

• Allow clearance to the right, left, back and top when installing. This will help reduce power consumption and keep your energy bills lower.

• Keep at lest 50mm gap at two sides and back.

• this refrigerating appliance is not intended to be used as a built-in appliance Positioning Install this appliance at a location where the ambient temperature corresponds to the climate class indicated on the rating plate of the appliance: for refrigerating appliances with climate class: - extended temperate: this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 10 °C to 32 °C; - temperate: this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 32 °C; - subtropical: this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 38 °C; - tropical: this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 43 °C; Location The appliance should be installed well 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 leveling 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.40 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.41 Door Reversibility Before reversing the door, please be prepared below tools and material: straight screwdriver, cross screwdriver, spanner and the components included in the poly bag: Left Door Hinge Cover x

1. Unscrew top hinge cover and then unscrew the top hinge.

Then lift upper door and place it on a soft pad to avoid scratch and damage.

2. Remove the top left screw cover.42

3. Take off the upper door, take out the screw from the middle hinge by cross

screwdriver, then take off the lower door.

4. Laying down the refrigerator, take out the adjusting feet as below, then take

off the lower hinge by cross screwdriver.

5. Adjusting the hinge core position of the lower hinge and upper hinge to

6. Install the lower hinge under to the refrigerator like below, screwing in the

adjusting feet, make sure the position in horizon.43

7. Remove the original aid-closers from upper and lower door, then install the

aid-closers from the internal bag (with instruction manuals) to the opposite side.

8. Install the lower door, adjust and fix the middle hinge onto the cabinet.

9. Place the upper door back on. Ensure the door is aligned horizontally and

vertically so that the seal are closed on all sides before finally tightening the top hinge. Then inert the top hinge and screw it to the top of unit and then fix hinge cover (in accessary bag) by screw.

135° Install door external handle (if external handle is present) Space Requirement

• Keep enough space of door open.

• Keep at least 50mm gap at two sides and back. Levelling the unit To do this adjust 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. Doors Lengthen Shorten45

1. Temperature setting of the Fridge Compartment

The fridge temperature setting knob

• The knob in fridge compartment is used to adjust temperature of fridge compartment.

• The internal temperature is controlled by a sensor. There are 4 settings: OFF, COLD, COLDER and COLDEST. COLD is warmest setting and COLDEST is coldest setting.

• The appliance may not operate at the correct temperature if it is in a particularly hot or if you open the door often.

• Neither fridge, nor freezer compartment works when the setting is OFF.

2. Temperature setting of the Freezer Compartment

The freezer temperature setting slider FREEZER CONTROL

• This slider in fridge compartment is used to adjust temperature of freezer compartment.

• Slider is positioned toward ,the temperature in freezer compartment will be higher. Contrarily, the temperature in freezer compartment will be lower if the slider is moved toward .

• Middle position of slider is advised position for normal using.

• To get lowest temperature in freezer compartment, you can adjust setting knob at coldest and position the slider at .47 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. Daily use Freezing fresh food

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

• Place the fresh food to be frozen in the bottom compartment.

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

• The freezing process lasts 24 hours: during this period do not add other food to be frozen. Daily use Position different food in different compartments according to be below table Refrigerator compartments Type of food Door or balconies of fridge compartment

• Foods with natural preservatives, such as jams, juices, drinks, condiments.

• Do not store perishable foods. Crisper drawer (salad drawer)

• Fruits, herbs and vegetables should be placed separately in the crisper bin.

• Do not store bananas, onions, potatoes, garlic in the refrigerator Fridge shelf – middle

• Dairy products, eggs Fridge shelf – to

• Foods that do not need cooking, such as ready- to-eat foods, deli meats, leftovers. Freezer drawer(s)/shelf

• Foods for long-term storage.

• Bottom drawer/shelf for raw meat, poultry, fish. Middle drawer/shelf for frozen vegetables, chips.

• Top drawer/shelf for ice cream, frozen fruit, frozen baked goods Storing frozen food When first starting-up or after a period out of use. Before putting the product in the compartment let the appliance run at least 2 hours on the higher settings. Important! In the event of accidental defrosting, for example the power has been off for longer than the value shown in the technical characteristics chart48 under “rising time”, the defrosted food must be consumed quickly or cooked immediately and then re-frozen (after cooked). Thawing Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to be used, can be thawed in the freezer 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. Accessories Movable shelves The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a series of runners so that the shelves can be positioned as desired. Positioning the door balconies Door balconies can be disassembled for cleaning. To make the disassembling as follows: gradually pull the balcony in the direction of the arrows until it comes free, after cleaning, reposition it. Disassemble the bottom drawer

1. Pull out the bottom drawer to stopper position.

2. Left up the front of drawer.

3. Pull out the bottom drawer.49

Helpful hints and tips Hints for freezing To help you make the most of the 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 freezing process takes 24 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; 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. Hints for fresh food refrigeration To obtain the best performance:

• Do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator50

• Do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong flavour Hints for refrigeration Useful hints:

• Make (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.

• For energy efficiency, all drawers, baskets and shelves, must be in right place, must not be kept in the fridge.51 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 vapors 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.