This article contains the manual for the BVI 178 by Boretti.
Index
BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE................................. 23
General warnings.... Safety warnings Installing and operating your freezer Before using your freezer Information on No-Frost technology 23 26 27 28 28 THE PARTS OF THE APPLIANCE AND THE COMPARTMENTS 30 USAGE INFORMATION 31 Control panel 31 Freezer partition temperature setting button. 31 Alarm light. 31 Super freezer mode 31 Freezer temperature settings.
Warnings about temperature adjustments
Accessories
Making ice cubes
ARRANGING FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 32 32 33 33 34 36 Defrosting Replacing the LED strip SHIPMENT AND REPOSITIONING 36 37 38 BEFORE CALLING YOUR AFTER SALES SERVICE... 39 Tips for saving energy 40 ARRANGING FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE • Use your freezer to keep frozen food for a long time and to produce ice. • Do not place food you want to freeze next to frozen food. • • • • You should freeze your food (meat, minced meat, fish etc) in portions that allow consuming in a time. Do not put fresh and warm food with frozen food side by side as it can thaw the frozen food. • While freezing fresh food (i.e. meat, fish and mincemeat) divide them in parts in order to use in one time. For storing the frozen food; the instructions shown on frozen food packages should always be followed carefully and if no information is provided, food should not be stored for more than 3 months from the purchased date. • Maximum load; if you want to load large quantities and use the maximum net capacity, you can remove the drawers (Except the bottom one). You can store bulky items directly on the shelves. • When buying frozen food ensure that these have been frozen at suitable temperatures and that the packing is intact. • • • • Frozen food should be transported in appropriate containers to maintain the quality of the food and should be returned to the freezing surfaces of the unit in the shortest possible time. If a package of frozen food shows the sign of humidity and abnormal swelling it is probable that it has been previously stored at an unsuitable temperature and that the contents have deteriorated. • The storage life of frozen food depends on the room temperature, thermostat setting, how often the door is opened, the type of food and the length of time required to transport the product from the shop to your home. Always follow the instructions printed on the package and never exceed the maximum storage life indicated. If you would freeze about 3 kg food in your freezer: • You can place your food without touching other frozen food and activate "Fast Freezing" mode. You can put your food next to other frozen food after they are frozen (after minimum 24 hours). • Do not re-freeze the frozen goods after being melted. This may cause health issues like food poisoning. Do not place hot food to the freezer before cooling them. This may cause the spoilage of food frozen before in the freezer. • When you are buying frozen food, make sure that they frozen in proper conditions and the package is undamaged. Follow the instructions for storing conditions on the package of the frozen food while storing them. If there is no explanation, food must be consumed in a short time. If the package of frozen food is humid and smells bad, it may be stored under inappropriate conditions and spoiled. Do not buy this kind of food! Storing time for frozen food may differ according to the ambient temperature, frequency of door openings, thermostat adjustments, type of food and the time between the buying of the food and placing of the food in the freezer. Always follow instructions on the package and do not exceed storing period. SHIPMENT AND REPOSITIONING Transportation and changing of installation position • The original packages and foamed polystyrene (PS) can be retained if required. • During transportation, the appliance should be secured with a wide string or a strong rope. The instructions written on the corrugated box must be followed while transporting. • Before transporting or changing the installation position, all the moving objects (ie, drawer, Ice trays, ...) should be taken out or fixed with bands in order to prevent them from getting damaged. Carry your freezer in the upright position. BEFORE CALLING YOUR AFTER SALES SERVICE Errors Your freezer will warn you if the temperatures for the freezer is at improper levels or if a problem occurs with the appliance. Alarm indicator LED is turning on MEANING WHY WHAT TO DO "Failure" Warning There is/are some part(s) out of order or there is a failure in the cooling process. The product is plugged for the first time or a long-time power interruption for 1 hour. Check the door is open or not and check if the product working 1 hour. If the door is not open and the product had worked 1 hour, call service for assistance as soon as possible. If your freezer is not working properly, it may be a minor problem, therefore check the following, before calling an electrician to save time and money. What to do if your appliance does not operate; Check that; • There is no power, • The general switch in your home is disconnected, • The socket is not sufficient. To check this, plug in another appliance that you know which is working into the same socket. What to do if your appliance performs poorly; Check that; • You have not overloaded the appliance, • The freezer temperature set to -16. • The doors are closed perfectly, • There is no dust on the condenser, • There is enough place at the rear and side walls. If your freezer is operating too loudly; Normal Noises Cracking (Ice cracking) Noise: • During automatic defrosting. • When the appliance is cooled or warmed (due to expansion of appliance material). Short cracking: Heard when the thermostat switches the compressor on/ off. Compressor noise: Normal motor noise. This noise means that the compressor operates normally Compressor may cause more noise for a short time when it is activated. Bubbling noise and splash: This noise is caused by the flow of the refrigerant in the tubes of the system. Water flow noise: Normal flow noise of water flowing to the evaporation container during defrosting. This noise can be heard during defrosting. Air Blow Noise: Normal fan noise. This noise can be heard in No-Frost freezer during normal operation of the system due to the circulation of air. If the edges of freezer cabinet that the door joint contact are warm; Especially in summer (hot weather), the surfaces that the joint contact may get warmer during the operation of the compressor, this is normal. If humidity builds up inside the freezer; • Are all food packed properly? Are the containers dried before placing them in the freezer? • Is the freezers door opened frequently? Humidity of the room gets in the freezer when the doors are opened. Humidity build up will be faster when you open the doors more frequently, especially if the humidity of the room is high. If the door is not opened and closed properly; • Do the food packages prevent closing of the door? • Are the drawers placed properly? • Are door joints broken or torn? • Is your freezer on a level surface? Recommendations • To stop the appliance completely, unplug from main socket (for cleaning and when the door is left open) Tips for saving energy
and not near a heat source (radiator, cooker.. etc). Otherwise use an insulating plate.
2. Allow warm food and drinks to cool down outside the appliance.
3. Cover drinks or other liquids when placing them in the appliance Otherwise humidity increases in the appliance. Therefore, the working time gets longer. Also covering drinks and other liquids helps to preserve smell and taste.
4. Try to avoid keeping the doors open for long periods or opening the doors too frequently as warm air will enter the cabinet and cause the compressor to switch on unnecessarily often.
5. Keep the covers of the different temperature compartments (crisper, chiller ...etc) closed
6. Door gasket must be clean and pliable. Replace gaskets if worn.