BK 7681 DF PLUS
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Congratulations on your choice of a
Quality
Appliance, designed to give you many years of service.
Safety first!
Do not connect your appliance to the electricity supply
until all packing and transit protectors have been removed.
• Leave to stand for at least 4 hours before switching
on, to allow compressor oil to settle, if transported
horizontally.
• If you are discarding an old appliance with a lock or
latch fitted to the door, ensure that it is left in a safe
condition to prevent the entrapment of children.
• This appliance must only be used for its intended
purpose.
• Do not dispose of the appliance on a fire. Your
appliance contains non CFC substances in the insulation
which are flammable. We suggest you contact your local
authority for information on disposal and available
facilities.
• We do not recommend use of this appliance in an
unheated, cold room. (e.g. garage, conservatory, annex,
shed, out-house etc.)
To obtain the best possible performance and trouble free
operation from your appliance it is very important to
read these instructions carefully. Failure to observe these
instructions may invalidate your right to free service
during the guarantee period.
Please keep these instructions in a safe place for easy
reference.
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• Make sure that the mains cable is not caught
under the appliance during and
Electrical requirements
after moving, as this could damage the cable.
• Do not allow children to play with the
appliance or tamper with the controls.
Before inserting the plug into the wall socket
make sure that the voltage and the
frequency shown in the rating plate inside the
appliance corresponds to your
electricity supply. We recommend that this
appliance be connected to the mains supply
via a suitably switched and fused socket in a
readily accessible position.
Installation instructions
1. Do not keep your appliance in a room where
the temperature is likely to fall below 10 degrees
C (50 degrees F) at night and/or especially in
winter, as it is designed to operate in ambient
temperatures between +10 and +32 degrees
C (50 and 90 degrees F). At lower temperatures
the appliance may not operate, resulting in a
reduction in the storage life of the food.
Warning! This appliance must be
earthed.
Repairs to electrical equipment should only be
performed by a qualified technician. Incorrect
repairs carried out by an unqualified person
are carry risks that may have critical
consequences for the user of the appliance.
2. Do not place the appliance near cookers
or radiators or in direct sunlight, as this will
cause extra strain on the appliance's functions.
If installed next to a source of heat or freezer,
maintain the following minimum side clearances:
From Cookers 30 mm
Transportation
instructions
1. The appliance should be transported only
in a upright position. The packing as supplied
must be intact during transportation.
From Radiators 300 mm
2. If during the course of transport the appliance,
has been positioned horizontally, it must not
be operated for at least 4 hours, to allow the
system tosettle.
3. Failure to comply with the above instructions
could result in damage to the appliance, for
which the manufacturer will not be held liable.
4. The appliance must be protected against
rain, moisture and other atmospheric influences.
From Freezers 25 mm
3. Make sure that sufficient room is provided
around the appliance to ensure free air
circulation.
4. The appliance should be positioned on a
smooth surface.
5. Refer to "Cleaning and Care" section to
prepare your appliance for use.
Important!
• Care must be taken while cleaning/carrying
the appliance not to touch
the bottom of the condenser metal wires at the
back of the appliance, as this
could cause injury to fingers and hands.
• Do not attempt to sit or stand on top of your
appliance as it is not designed for such use.
You could injure yourself or damage the
appliance.
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And note that:
Temperature control
and adjustment
4. You will hear a noise as the compressor
starts up. The liquid and gases sealed within
the refrigeration system may also make some
noise, whether the compressor is running or
not. This is quite normal.
Temperature is controlled by the thermostat
knob (Fig. 2). "Number 4" is the coldest
setting.
5. If you are going to store ready-frozen food,
open the freezer door and check that the fast-
freeze switch is off (the amber light will not
come on). The red light will go out when the
freezer has reached the correct temperature.
Then you can put in your ready-frozen food.
(See Storing Frozen Food section).
The normal storage temperature of your
appliance should be -18 °C (0 °F). Lower
temperatures may be obtained by adjusting
the thermostat knob towards Position 4.
We recommend checking the temperature with
a thermometer to ensure that the storage
compartments are kept to the desired
temperature. Remember to take the reading
immediately since the thermometer temperature
will rise very rapidly after you remove it from
the freezer.
Please remember that each time the door is
opened cold air escapes and the internal
temperature rises. Therefore never leave the
door open and ensure it is closed immediately
after food is put in or removed.
6. If you are going to freeze fresh food, you
must press the fast-freeze switch.
The amber light will come on and you must
wait at least three hours before putting in your
fresh food to be frozen. (See Freezing Fresh
Food section).
7. We recommend setting the thermostat knob
at 3 and monitoring the temperature to ensure
the appliance maintains desired storage
temperatures (see section "Temperature control
and adjustment").
Before operating
8. Do not load the appliance immediately it is
switched on. Wait until the correct storage
temperature has been reached. We recommend
that you check the temperature with an accurate
thermometer (see; Temperature Control and
Adjustment).
Final Check
Before you start using the freezer check that:
1. The interior is dry and air can circulate freely
at the rear.
2. The interior is clean as recommended under
"CLEANING AND CARE."
Important Note:
If there is a power failure do not open the door.
Frozen food should not be affected if the failure
lasts for less than 16 hours. If the failure is
longer, then the food should be checked and
either eaten immediately or cooked and then
re-frozen.
3. The plug is inserted into the wall socket and
the electricity supply is switched on. Avoid
accidental disconnection by taping over the
switch. Green and red lights will glow and the
compressor will start running.
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Indicator lights
Storing frozen food
Your freezer is suitable for the long-term storage
of commercially frozen foods and also can be
used to freeze and store fresh food.
For storing home-frozen fresh food refer to the
storage-life guide on the door-liner.
There are three coloured indicator lights located
inside the appliance which show the operating
mode of the freezer (Fig. 2).
Green Indicator (1)
If there is a power failure, do not open the
door. Frozen food should not be affected if the
failure lasts for less than 16 hrs. If the failure
is longer, then the food should be checked and
either eaten immediately or cooked and then
re-frozen
Illuminates when the appliance is connected to
the mains and will glow as long as there is
electricity present. The green light will not glow
if the thermostat is set in the 'O' position. The
green indicator does not give any indication
of the temperature inside the freezer.
Amber Indicator (2)
Freezing fresh food
Please observe the following instructions to
obtain the best results.
Do not freeze too large a quantity at any one
time. The quality of the food is best preserved
when it is frozen right through to the centre as
quickly as possible.
Do not exceed the freezing capacity of your
appliance in 24 h.
This indicator will glow when the fast-freeze
switch (4) is on and will continue to glow
until the fast-freeze switch is turned off. The
compressor will run continuously whilst the fast-
freeze switch is on. Fast-freeze operation is for
freezing fresh food (see Freezing Fresh Food,
section).
Red Indicator (3) Illuminates:
a. When the appliance is first switched on,
and will stay on until the pre-set temperature
has been attained.
Placing warm food into the freezer compartment
causes the refrigeration machine to operate
continously until the food is frozen solid.
b. If the pre-set temperature can not be
maintained.
Fast freeze
c. If the appliance is overloaded with fresh
food.
If you are going to freeze fresh food in excess
of 2 kg. (4.5 lb), turn on the fast-freeze switch
and wait about three hours before placing the
fresh food in the fast-freeze compartment
Remember to turn off the fast-freeze switch.
Leave the fast freeze switch on for about 24
hours if the maximum quantity is being frozen.
Take special care not to mix already
frozen food and fresh food.
d. If the appliance door is left open accidentally.
Thermostat knob (5)
The thermostat knob is located on the indicator
light frame.
Important:
When you press the fast-freeze switch, there
may be a short delay before the compressor
starts to operate. This is normal and not a
compressor fault.
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Frozen food symbols
and freezer calendar
Food symbols are illustrated on the freezer door-
liner.
The figures next to food symbols represent the
safe storage-life, in months.
Observe the "best before" dates indicated on
the package for ready-frozen food.
Getting to know your
appliance
(Fig. 1)
1. Fast-Freeze switch
2. Indicator lights
3. Thermostat knob
4. Ice bank
5. Fast-freeze compartment
6. Froozen-food compartment
7. Air grille
Making ice cubes
(Fig 3)
Fill the ice - cube tray 3/4 full with water and
place it in the freezer. Loosen frozen trays with
a spoon handle or a similar implement; never
use sharp-edged objects such as knives or forks.
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Cleaning and care
Defrosting
(Fig. 4, 5, 6)
1. We recommend that you switch off the
appliance at the socket outlet and pull out the
mains plug before cleaning.
2. Never use any sharp instruments or abrasive
substances, soap, household cleaner, detergent
or wax polish for cleaning.
3. Use luke warm water to clean the cabinet
of the appliance and wipe it dry.
4. Use a damp cloth wrung out in a solution
of one teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda to one
pint of water to clean the interior and wipe it
dry.
5. Make sure that no water enters the
temperature control box.
6. If the appliance is not going to be used for
a long period of time, switch it off, remove all
food, clean it and leave the door ajar.
7. We recommend that you polish the metal
parts of the product (i.e. door exterior, cabinet
sides) with a silicone wax (car polish) to protect
the high quality paint finish.
8. Any dust that gathers on the condenser,
which is located at the back of the appliance,
should be removed once a year with a vacuum
cleaner.
Defrosting is very straightforward and without
mess thanks to a special defrost water collection
facility at the bottom of the freezer.
Defrost twice a year or when a frost layer of
around 7 mm (1/4") has formed. To start the
defrosting procedure, switch off the freezer at
the socket outlet and pull out the mains plug.
All food should be wrapped in several layers
of newspaper and stored in a cool place (e.g.
fridge or larder).
Remove all freezer drawers. The special defrost
collection basin collects the defrost water.
Containers of warm water may be placed
carefully in the freezer to speed up the
defrosting.
Do not use pointed or sharp-edged
objects such as knives or
forks to remove the frost.
Never use hairdryers, electrical heaters
or other such electrical
appliances for defrosting.
When defrosting has finished, close the
defrosting part and dry the interior thoroughly.
Press the fast-freeze switch, and leave it on for
about three hours.
9. Check door seals regularly to ensure they
are clean and free from food particles.
10. Never:
• Clean the appliance with unsuitable material;
eg petroleum based products.
• Subject it to high temperatures in any way,
• Scour, rub etc., with abrasive material.
11. Removal of dairy cover and door tray :
• To remove the dairy cover, first lift the cover
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Do’s and don’ts
up by about an inch and pull it off from the
side where there is an opening on the cover.
• To remove a door tray, remove all the contents
and then simply push the door tray upwards
from the base.
12. Make sure that the special plastic container
at the back of the appliance which collects
defrost water is clean at all times. If you want
to remove the tray to clean it, follow the
instructions below:
• Switch off at the socket outlet and pull out
the mains plug
• Gently uncrimp the stud on the compressor,
using a pair of pliers, so that the tray can be
removed
• Lift it up.
• Clean and wipe it dry
• Reassemble, reversing the sequence and
operations
13. Excess deposit of ice should be removed
regularly with the plastic scraper provided.
Large accumulation of ice will impair the
performance of the freezer.
14. To remove a drawer, pull it as far as
possible, tilt it upwards and then pull it out
completely.
15. Scrape off ice build-up at the top edge of
the frozen food compartment (Ice box) once a
week, using the special ice scraper supplied
with the appliance (See Defrosting).
Do- Check contents of the freezer at regular
intervals.
Do- Clean and defrost your freezer regularly
(See "Defrosting")
Do- Keep food for as short a time as
possible and adhere to "Best Before"
and "Use By" dates.
Do- Store commercially frozen food in
accordance with the instructions given
on the packets.
Do- Always choose high quality fresh food
and be sure it is thoroughly clean before
you freeze it.
Do- Prepare fresh food for freezing in small
portions to ensure rapid freezing.
Do- Wrap all foods in aluminium foil or
freezer quality polythene bags and
make sure any air is excluded.
Do- Wrap frozen food immediately after
purchasing and put it in to the freezer
as soon as possible.
Do- Separate food in the compartments and
complete the contents card. This will
enable you to find food quickly and
avoid excessive door opening, which
will save electricity.
Don’t- Leave the door open for long periods,
as this will make the freezer more costly
to run and cause excessive ice
formation.
Repositioning the door
Proceed in numerical order (Fig. 7).
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Don’t- Use sharp-edged objeects such as
knives or forks to remove the ice.
Put hot food into the freezer. Let it cool
down first.
Don't- Put liquid-filled bottles or sealed cans
containing carbonated liquids into the
freezer, as they may burst.
Don't- Store poisonous or dangerous
substances in the freezer. Your freezer
has been designed for the storage of
edible foodstuffs only.
Don't- Exceed the maximum freezing capacity
when freezing fresh food.
Trouble - shooting
If the appliance does not operate when switched
on, check;
• That the plug is inserted properly in the socket
and that the power supply is on. (To check the
power supply to the socket, plug in another
appliance)
• Whether the fuse has blown/circuit breaker
has tripped/main distribution switch has been
turned off.
• That the temperature control has been set
correctly.
• That the new plug is wired correctly, if you
have changed the fitted, moulded plug.
If the appliance is still not operating at all after
above checks, contact the dealer from whom
you purchased the unit.
Please ensure that above checks have been
done, as a charge will be made if no fault is
found.
Don't- Consume ice-cream and water ices
direct from the freezer. The low
temperature may cause 'freezer burns'
on lips.
Don't- Freeze fizzy drinks.
Don't- Try to keep frozen food which has
thawed; it should be eaten within 24
hours or cooked and refrozen.
Don't- Remove items from the freezer with wet
hands.
Don't- Close the door before replacing the
fast-freeze compartment cover.
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Don't- Leave the door open for long periods
as this will make the larder refrigerator
more costly to run.
Don't- Cover the shelves with any protective
materials which may obstruct air
circulation.
Don't- Store poisonous or any dangerous
substances in the larder refrigerator.
Your larder refrigerator has been
designed for the storage of edible
foodstuffs only.
Don't- Consume food which has been
refrigerated for an excessive length of
time.
Trouble - shooting
If the appliance does not operate when switched
on, check;
• That the plug is inserted properly in the socket
and that the power supply is on. (To check the
power supply to the socket, plug in another
appliance)
• Whether the fuse has blown/circuit breaker
has tripped/main distribution switch has been
turned off.
• That the temperature control has been set
correctly.
• That the new plug is wired correctly, if you
have changed the fitted, moulded plug.
If the appliance is still not operating at all after
above checks, contact the dealer from whom
you purchased the unit.
Please ensure that above checks have been
done, as a charge will be made if no fault is
found.
Don't- Store cooked and fresh food together
in the same container. They should be
packaged and stored separately.
Don't- Let defrosting food or food juices drip
onto food in your larder refrigerator.
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