BVL7260SR - Fridge BRANDT - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL BVL7260SR BRANDT

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MANUEL D'INSTRUCTION FR INSTRUCTION MANUAL EN

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Utilisation :

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CONTACTS & INFORMATIONS

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Thank you for purchasing and placing your trust in a BRANDT product.

We have designed and made this product with you, your lifestyle and your requirements in mind so that it meets your expectations. It comes packed with more than 60 years of expertise, innovative spirit and passion.

In an effort to ensure that our products meet your requirements in the best possible way, our Customer Relations department is at your service, to answer all your questions and to listen to all your suggestions.

Visit our website at www.brandt.com where you will find our latest innovations, as well as useful and complementary information.

BRANDT is pleased to be on hand to offer daily support and to help you make the most of your purchase.

Important: Before using your appliance, read this user guide carefully to familiarise yourself more quickly with its operation.

SAFETY

CE 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.
- Cleaning and maintenance operations must not be carried out by children 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 local authority or retailer for details of your nearest used equipment collection points. Recycling of appliances organised by your manufacturer is carried out under the best conditions, in accordance with the European regulation on waste disposal of electronic and electrical 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

• This refrigeration appliance is not intended to be used as a built-in 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.

A 1 2 B 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

A) Freezer compartment
B) Refrigerator compartment

1) Thermostat box
2) Turbo fan *
3) Refrigerator shelves
4) Crsiper cover
5) Crisper
6) Cover plate
7) Levelling feet
8) Bottle shelf
9) Door shelves
10) Egg holder
11) Ice box tray
12) Plastic ice scraper *

* In some models

This illustration is provided as a guide only; please check your appliance to find out more.

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:

• Clean the refrigerator part at least once a month (see "Care and cleaning" section)
• Defrost the freezer and clean it at least once a year.
• 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
Fresh food compartments	Fresh food compartment (refrigerator)	+4°C
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.

Fresh food compartments

Refrigerator compartments	Logos & Markings	Type of food
Refrigerator door and door racks		Jams, drinks, eggs, condiments.Do not place perishable fresh food in these areas
Crisper		Lettuce, fruit, vegetables, herbsDo not put bananas, onions, potatoes or garlic in the refrigerator.
Highly perishable food drawer (depending on model)	[x7zS] [cwcw]	Raw meat, fish, highly perishable food (for limited duration storage). Do not store fruit and vegetables in this drawer, they may perish quickly.
Lower shelf and cold area drawer (depending on model)
Intermediate shelf		Milk products
Top shelf		Cold cuts, prepared meals, meals to reheat

Frozen food compartments (compartments available depending on model)

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.
2 star compartment		To store frozen products for a few days, make ice cream and ice cubes.This compartment is not suitable for freezing fresh food.
3 star compartment		To store frozen products for a few weeks/months and make ice cubes.This compartment is not suitable for freezing fresh food.
4 star freezer drawers/shelves		To freeze food and store:- Meat, fish (lower drawer/shelf).- Vegetables, chips (intermediate drawer/shelf).- Ice cream, fruit, ready-made dishes (upper drawer/shelf)

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	Ambient temperature
SN	This refrigeration appliance is designed for use at ambient temperatures between 10°C and 32°C
SN-ST	This refrigeration appliance is designed for use at ambient temperatures between 10°C and 38°C
SN-T	This refrigeration appliance is designed for use at ambient temperatures between 10°C and 43°C
N	This refrigeration appliance is designed for use at ambient temperatures between 16°C and 32°C
ST	This refrigeration appliance is designed for use at ambient temperatures between 16°C and 38°C
T	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.
• Choose a location with enough space so that the refrigerator can open easily.
• Allow a safety distance to the right (F), to the left (F), to the rear (D) and above (E) the appliance when installing it. This allows optimising product performance, reduces your power consumption and therefore limits your electricity bill (see diagram below).
• Make sure that air can freely circulate behind the appliance.

H1 H2

D1 W1

D2 W2

720 W3

D3 90°

Overall dimensions1
H1	mm	1720
W1	mm	605
D1	mm	598

^1 the height, width and depth of the appliance without the handle.

Space required in use ^2
H2	mm	1870
W2	mm	705
D2	mm	692,1

^2 the height, width and depth of the appliance including the handle, plus the space necessary for free circulation of the cooling air.

Overall space required in use3
W3	mm	1000,1
D3	mm	1180,4
3the height, width and depth of the appliance including the handle, plus the space necessary for free circulation of the cooling air, plus the space necessary to allow door opening to the minimum angle permitting removal of all internal equipment.

i Note that this appliance is not designed for built-in installation.

Levelling the appliance

Choose a place to install the refrigerator on a flat surface.

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If the appliance is not level, the doors will not be correctly aligned and compartment sealing will not be ensured.

To level the appliance laterally, adjust the two adjustable feet on the front of the product.

Once the appliance is installed, ensure that it is slightly inclined rearwards. In this way, it will be easier to close the door. If necessary, adjust the setting of the adjustable feet.

Procedure for adjusting the feet at the front of the product

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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.

"COLD AREA" indicator

The sign opposite can be found in your fridge.

It clearly shows the coldest zone of your appliance, where the temperature is lower than or equal to +4^ C.

A temperature gauge in this zone allows you to check the settings of your fridge.

Adjust the thermostat

Temperature correct

Warning!

If the door of the fridge is left open for too long, the temperature inside the fridge will rise. Check the temperature gauge within 30 seconds after opening the door to make sure that the reading is correct.

Using the appliance :

"Door Open" Indicator :

• The "Door Open" indicator on the handle shows whether the door has closed properly or whether it remains open.
• If the indicator is red, the door is still open.
• If the indicator is white, the door is properly closed

(The images are representative) "Door Open" Indicator

Thermostat Setting :

The thermostat automatically regulates the temperature inside the cooler and freezer compartments. Refrigerator temperatures can be obtained by rotating the knob to higher numbers; 1 to 3, 1 to 5 or SF (Maximum numbers on the thermostat depends on your product.)

• 1 – 2 : For short-term storage of food
• 3 – 4 : For long-term storage of food
- 5: Maximum cooling position.
The appliance will work longer.
If required, change the temperature setting.

Super switch (in some models) Thermostat knob Lamp cover (The images are representative)

Super Freezing :

Use :

This switch shall be used as superfreeze switch.

• For maximum freezing capacity, please turn on this switch before 24 hours placing fresh food. After placing fresh food in the freezer, 24 hours ON position is generally sufficient.
• In order to save energy, please turn off this switch after 24 hours from placingfresh food.

How to use :

Super switch (In some models)

or

Super switch (In some models)

• Normally set this switch to '0' position. Except when the ambient temperature is low like in winter. (ie.below 16°C) or when the freezer temperature needs to be maintained lower. In that case, turn the switch to '1' position ON.
• To set super switch ON that is on the thermostat box, press the switch down to '1' position. The switch will lit.
• When the freezer compartment is cooled down to sufficient temperature, or the weather gets hot, turn the super switch off to save electrical consumption.
• When you first switch on the appliance, for starting a suitable cooling, the appliance should work 24 hours continuously until it cools down to sufficient temperature.
• In this time do not open the door so often and place a lot of food inside the appliance.

Switching off the product

To fully switch off the appliance, the plug must be removed from the electrical socket.

Daily use

Your refrigerator compartment is equipped with shelves, door racks and drawers with various logos to help you store food in the right place.

Using the 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 shelves

The small door trays can be removed to assist cleaning. To do this, progressively pull the door rack in the direction indicated by the arrows until you can remove it completely. After cleaning it, replace it in the desired location.

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Ice cube tray

(On some models)

Fill the ice cube tray with water and place in the freezer compartment.

Once the water has completely frozen, it is possible to twist the ice cube tray as shown to remove the ice cubes.

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The Plastic Scraper

(In some models)

The frost accumulated in the freezer should be removed regularly.

Use the plastic scraper provided, if necessary.

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Hints and Tips

• The refrigerator is a domestic appliance suited to short term conservation of food products like fruit, vegetables, drinks, etc.
• Do not use it as a specialised appliance for storing products that require storage in line with strict temperature rules, like medicines, etc.
• Cooked foods must be cooled to ambient temperature before they are placed in the refrigerator.
  • We recommend placing food in sealed containers before storing them in the fridge.
• Never place food right next to the air outlet as this could impede the air flow and freeze the food.
• Never place volatile, inflammable or explosive liquids like solvents, alcohol, acetone or petrol in the fridge. There is an explosion hazard.
• Never leave the door open longer than necessary.

Hints for refrigeration

• Meat (all types) must be wrapped in sealed polyethylene bags and placed on the glass shelf above the crisper.
• 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 provided.
• Butter and cheese should be placed in special sealed containers, wrapped in aluminium foil or placed in a sealed bag.
• Milk bottles should be capped and stored in the bottle rack in the door.
• To save energy, all of the door shelves and glass shelves should be fitted in their designed location.

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 (side walls 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.
  • After cleaning them, rinse surfaces with clear water and dry them.
  • After everything is dry, plug the appliance back into the plug.

Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner.

Replacing the light

This product contains a light source with energy rating E.

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 useful information to contact our approved technicians and our After-Sales Service in the “CONTACTS & INFORMATION” paragraph.

Troubleshooting

Warning! If there is a fault, unplug your appliance. Only a qualified electrician or competent person may carry out troubleshooting.

If an operating problem occurs, check the following points before calling our approved after-sales department or a qualified professional.

Problem	Possible cause	Solution
Appliance is not working correctly	The power cord is not plugged in or is loose.	Connect the power cord.
	Fuse has blown or is defective.	Check fuse, replace if necessary.
	Outlet is defective.	Electrical malfunctions need to be repaired by an electrician.
Appliance freezes or cools too much.	Temperature is set too cold	Turn the thermostat to a warmer setting temporarily.
Heavy build-up of frost on the door seal.	The door seal is not sealing.	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.
Water on the floor.	Water drain hole is blocked.	Please refer to the "Care and cleaning" section.
Appliance surfaces are hot when in use.	This is normal. Heat exchanger parts are located in the side walls.	Wear gloves when touching the side walls if necessary.
Unusual noises	The appliance is not level.	Readjust 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.

① 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 fault, 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 :

Visit our website : www.brandt.fr

Servicing and repairs :

Any repairs to your appliance must be made by a qualified professional accredited to work on the brand.

When making contact, mention the complete reference of your appliance (model, type, serial number). This information is provided on the ID plate located at the bottom left of the refrigerator (above the shelf or behind the crisper).

Brandt BFC Fridget/Freeder S/N: 14-13 90001 Service: BFC Model:D02-243-1 Total volume: 27L High volume: 1m Temperature: 180V/1.5F Temperature: 180V/1.5g 220-240V SE Re MAX180V / 3.65A Mobile Phone: 05/08/2017 CE Rc Se Ty M Se

Reference
Serial number
Type
Model
Service Reference

You can find a list of approved service centres on our website www.brandt.com

This website also allows access to information on spare parts.

Original replacement parts

During servicing, ask for only original spare parts to be used.

The minimum length of time for making available spare parts listed in European Regulation 2019-2019-EU and accessible especially to the appliance user is 10 years under the terms set out in the above regulation.

Guarantee

Please contact your reseller to benefit from the guarantee. The manufacturer does not offer any commercial guarantee for the refrigeration appliance.