Brandt BFK101YBW, Instruction Manual

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Warning!
Always unplug your appliance before any maintenance work. Never pull
on the power cord, but only on the plug itself.
Cleaning
For hygiene reasons, regularly clean the appliance (sidewalls and interior and exterior
accessories).
Important! Ethereal oils and organic solvents can damage plastic parts, e.g. lemon juice, butyric
acid or acetic acid.
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Do not allow such substances to come into contact with appliance parts.
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Do not use any abrasive cleansers.
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Remove food from the appliance. Store it in a cool place and keep well covered.
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Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with a cloth and lukewarm water with a diluted
white vinegar or bicarbonate of soda solution.
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After cleaning them, rinse surfaces with clear water and dry them.
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After everything is dry, plug the appliance back into the plug.
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Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner.
Replacing the light
The light inside the fridge uses a LED. To replace it, please contact your after sales service or
an approved technician.
Defrosting the freezer
Warning! No thawed food may be replaced in the freezer. Place it in the refrigerator
then eat it quickly.
A thin coating of frost will slowly form on the inside walls of the freezer. This layer should be
removed. Never use a sharp object as it could damage the appliance.
For hygiene and food conservation reasons, we recommend defrosting the freezer at least once
a year by proceeding as follows:
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Pull out the mains plug from the mains socket.
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Remove any food from the compartment and place it in a special container to ensure that there
is no break in the cold chain (e.g. in an ice box or insulated bag, etc.).
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For draining, place a tray beneath the outer drain plug. Pull out the drain dial.
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Rotate the drain dial 180 degree. This will let the water now out ln the tray. When done,
push the drain dial in. Replug the drain plug inside the freezer compartment. Note: monitor
the container under the drain to avoid overflow.
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Wipe the interior of the freezer and replace the electrical plug in the electrical outlet.
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Reset the temperature control to the desired setting.
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Wait until the freezer has reached the recommended temperature before putting the food back
in it.
Refreezing a thawed product encourages the spread of bacteria. This may become a health
hazard if the bacteria that spreads are pathogens, as these may cause more or less serious
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