Brandt BFC2312NW, Instruction Manual

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 type, do

not obstruct the ventilation grilles, and

leave space between the food for the air

to circulate.

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glass bottles containing liquids in the

freezer, as they may burst.

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it from drying up.

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very cold as this can cause burns.

The filter maintains its properties for a limited 

time of 6 months. When this time has

elapsed, the filter should be changed and a

new one fitted. The filter location depends on

the model.

To change the filter:

 Press the tab and

remove the cover (3.5.1, 3.5.5). Remove the

used filter (3.5.2, 3.5.6).

If the filter needs activating:

 Remove

the seals (3.5.3) and press the BIOFILTER

display until you hear a slight click (3.5.4). In

a few seconds the duration scale will begin

to change colour. Fit the filter in its original

location.

Keep used filters and spares out of reach
of children;

 as swallowing large amounts of

this substance can be dangerous.

Do not wet the filter

 as it will lose all its

properties

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Maintenance and
cleaning

4

Diagnostics

3.1 Cleaning the inside of the refrigerator.

 Use 

a sponge or a dish cloth soaked in water with 

bicarbonate of soda to clean the inside of 

the refrigerator, to prevent bad smells from 

forming.

Never use steam cleaning machines, solvents 

or abrasive detergents.

3.2 Cleaning the outside of the refrigerator. 

Do not use steam cleaning machines to clean 

the displays.

It is recommended to clean the rear grille with 

a vacuum cleaner once a year.

3.3 Cleaning the accessories.

 The accessories 

are not dishwasher-safe. Wash them by hand, 

using a sponge or a dish cloth.

3.4 Changing the light.

 If the light bulb blows: 

Unplug the refrigerator. Press the tab to 

remove the light cover (3.4.1, 3.4.3) and 

remove the blown bulb (3.4.2, 3.4.4).

Replace it by another bulb with the same 

screw type, E14, 220-240V, 15/25W, or as 

indicated on the light 

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 Your refrigerator  

may be equipped with a carbon 

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 to 

absorb the unpleasant smells generated by 

some foods and to retain the microorganisms 

(fungus and bacteria) in the circulating air.

4.1 Door open. 

If you leave the door open for 

longer than 2 minutes, an alarm will sound 

and the refrigerator light will switch off. The 

alarm will stop when you close the door. 

4.2 The freezer is not cold enough

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warm, an alarm light will come on (4.2.1,

4.2.2) and an intermittent beep will sound.

Press              (4.2.3, 4.2.4) to switch off

the beeper manually.

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is activated, the alarm light will fl ash. To

deactivate it, see (2.5.4).

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first time, the alarm light will be activated,

although the alarm beeper will not sound.

4.3 Electricity cuts

Open the refrigerator doors as infrequently as

possible. When the electricity returns, check

whether the frozen food has thawed.