This article covers maintenance and cleaning of the BV-103 by Boretti.
Making ice cubes:
Add water to ice tray to 3/4 of its volume, place it at the bottom area of the freezer. When ice cubes are ready, flush the ice tray with running water, then, you can easily take out the ice cubes. Making ice cream: Remove separators of the ice tray. Please note the creamier your ice cream is, the longer it will take to make it. When ice cream is ready, flush the ice tray with running water, then, you can easily take out the ice cream.
9. Preparing for Vacation
For long vacation or absence, unplug the refrigerator and clean the refrigerator as described in "Cleaning and Maintenance". Leave the doors open to prevent formation of mildew or odor.
10. Cleaning and Maintenance
Unplug or disconnect the appliance before cleaning. Keep the outside clean. Use furniture polisher or finishing conditioner to clean the outside regularly (do not use these cleaners to clean the inside). Wipe the door gasket with a cloth lightly dampened with lukewarm water. No detergent is allowed. Never use oil or grease to clean the door gasket. Clean the inside regularly. Clean the refrigerator compartment on a monthly basis and clean the freezer compartment after a defrost cycle. Take out foods from refrigerator and freezer compartments and kept these foods in a cool place. Remove all detachable parts. Interior parts are not suitable to be washed in a dishwasher. Wash them manually using lukewarm water and some dish detergent. Do not use concentrated detergent, abrasive agents and chemicals such as acids. Mild dish detergent is recommended. Steam cleaners are dangerous and strictly prohibited. Wash the inner compartment with lukewarm clean water and dry with a soft cloth. It is absolutely dry after waiting for 3-4 minutes. Do not destroy or remove the rating plate of the refrigerator. It could be needed for after-sales service or relevant processes. Make sure water doesn't get into electric parts in the refrigerator. If a heat exchanger, i.e. condenser, is mounted on the back of refrigerator, dust and lint should be removed regularly to enable efficient heat dissipation and avoid excessive power consumption. Use a soft brush or a duster to clean the outside of heat exchanger. The defrost water drains away through the gutter. The drain hole should be cleaned regularly by use of a swab or similar instrument. Make sure water doesn't run down the drain hole during cleaning. Otherwise water may spill or splash on the ground due to evaporation.
11. Defrosting
Freezer compartment (if applicable)
The freezer compartment, intended for storage of frozen food, doesn't have automatic defrosting. The freezer compartment should be defrosted regularly. Defrost the freezer compartment whenever the thickness of ice layer reaches 5cm. Unplug the refrigerator before defrosting. Take out foods from the freezer compartment and kept these foods in a cool place. Use an ice scraper to remove the ice. To speed up the process, place a bowl of hot water in the freezer compartment. Clean and reload the freezer compartment after defrosting. POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD! Do not use electrical devices such as hair dryer, electrical fan, steam cleaner, defrost spray or open fire (such as candle) to defrost the freezer compartment. The plastic parts of inner compartment may get melted and any spark or open fire may cause fire in presence of explosive gas. Never use a steam cleaner to defrost the freezer compartment - danger of electric shock!) Cautions! Take out the drawer, and wrap up the frozen foods with newspaper or blanket. Keep these foods in a cool place before the defrosting process is finished. Keep the door of freezer compartment open. 5 Ice and frost form on the surface of evaporator during operation. A thick layer of ice or frost acts as heat insulation and hinders thermal conduction. Defrost the freezer compartment in the shortest time possible to avoid thawing of frozen foods. Do not remove the ice or frost in the freezer compartment with a sharp or pointed item. Otherwise
12.Problem Diagnosis
The latest manufacture techniques and state-of-the-art refrigeration and freezing technology are adopted to ensure safe and reliable operation of your appliance. In doubt of fault, make sure to check first as described below before making a service call: Things to be noted: The compressor (also known as refrigerating unit) doesn't operate all the time without stop. The compressor is controlled by the automatic temperature regulator represented by a temperature dial. When the interior temperature exceeds the preset temperature, the compressor starts automatically and when the interior temperature falls below the present temperature, the compressor stops automatically. It's normal that compressor makes noise during operation. The noise comes from the motor. The flow of refrigerant through the refrigerating system may make a gurgling noise. These noises don't mean a fault of the refrigerator. The exterior surface may be wet when it's cold and the ambient temperature is low. It's normal and the exterior surface will become dry as the ambient temperature rises. If the reasons of such phenomena can't be identified and solved, please consult the service center.
13. Troubleshooting a) Problem: Refrigerator does not operate (does not work) Please check: Is the power cord in good condition? Is the refrigerator properly plugged in the outlet? Is there a power interruption? (Use a small appliance to check out, e.g. agitator or hair dryer) Is the refrigerator started up? (The temperature dial should not be set at "0".) Is the fuse broken? Or in poor contact? b) Problem: The inner compartment is not cool enough; the compressor cycles on and off frequently; Please check: The refrigerator/freezer compartment should stand still for at least 2 hours after installation to stabilize the refrigerant circulation system. See "Start-up". If it doesn't work, unplug the refrigerator and tilt the refrigerator to one side for a while or place it on an inclined plane and then place it to the original position. Connect the refrigerator after 2 hours. Keep the door(s) closed for 12 hours. Is the door properly closed? If so, the door gasket should press on the external cabinet securely and evenly. Test: It should be difficult to pull out a piece of paper caught up between the door gasket and the external cabinet. If the paper slips away easily, consult the service center. If there is thick ice in the freezer compartment. (See "Cleaning and Maintenance") Is the refrigerator exposed to direct sunshine or near a heat source (oven, radiator, etc.)? What to do: Do not expose the refrigerator to direct sunshine; keep the refrigerator away from any heat source; install a thermal barrier between the refrigerator and the heat source (see "Location"). Is the inner compartment overloaded? Is the room well ventilated? Is the air vent obstructed? Is the heat exchanger (condenser) on the back covered by dust? c) The temperature of refrigerator compartment is too low Please check: Is the temperature regulator properly set? Is the door of freezer compartment properly closed? Is there a lot of fresh food (more than 1kg) in the freezer compartment? (If the freezer compartment operates for long periods, the temperature of refrigerator compartment falls accordingly.) d) The freezer compartment is too warm and frozen foods are thawed Is the ambient temperature too low? (If so, the refrigerating unit will malfunction, resulting in higher temperatures in the freezer compartment.) What to do: Raise the ambient temperature. e) There is thick ice in the freezer compartment. Please check: Is the door of freezer compartment properly closed? If some food gets frozen to the inner walls, try to remove it with a blunt instrument such as a spoon
14.During a Power Interruption
There is no need to take out the frozen foods in the freezer compartment if the power interruption lasts no more than 2 hours. Otherwise, take out the foods after 2 hours.
15.Making A Service Call
Servicing and repair should be conducted by authorized professional personnel. The manufacturer is not responsible for the risk of damages or injuries due to failure to comply with this provision and the warranty will be voided. The warranty and the list of service centers indicate the authorized after-sales service providers for your appliance. Please consult your dealer if the there is no service center in your neighborhood. For faults or problems caused due to improper use or breach of the instructions contained herein, the costs and expenses incurred in servicing and repair should be born by the user and the dealer is not responsible for such costs and expenses. In order to receive prompt assistance, the following information is necessary: • Type and model of refrigerator (see the rating plate) • Date of purchase. • Name and address of the dealer. • Description of fault / problem.
16.Installation in Kitchen
If you want to place the refrigerator in the kitchen, you should contact with professional installer or local service supplier.Please do not do it yourself.