Bush BIFF7030 User manual

BIFF7030

Contents
Environmental note 3
Important safety information 4 – 5
Specifications of your fridge freezer 6 - 9
Description of your fridge freezer 7
Control panel 8
Description of the product features 9
Using your Viceroy combi fridge freezer 10-12
Before switching on 10
During first use 10
Switching on the appliance and setting the thermostat 11-12
Arranging and storing food in the fridge section 12-13
The freezer compartment 13-17
Freezing fresh food 14
Tips on freezing 15
Making ice cubes 15
Freezing using the super frost setting 15-16
Warning alarm 16-17
Saving energy when using your fridge-freezer 17-18
Cleaning and maintenance 18-22
The defrost drain hole 19-20
Defrosting the freezer compartment 20-21
Replacing the light bulb 22
Installation 23-35
Electrical connection 23-24
Positioning 24
Reversing the doors of your appliance 25-31
Aperture dimensions and ventilation requirements 31-32
Installing your fridge freezer 33-35
Troubleshooting 36-37
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Environmental note
Note : Before discarding an old appliance, switch off and
disconnect it from the power supply. Cut off and render any plug
useless. Cut the cable off directly behind the appliance to prevent
misuse. This should be undertaken by a competent person. Disable
the door lock to make sure that children cannot get stuck inside
the appliance.
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Important safety information
Your safety is of the utmost importance to Viceroy.
Please make sure that you re ad this instruction booklet
before attempti ng to install or use the appli ance. If
you are u nsure of any of th e information contained in
this booklet, please contact the Viceroy Advice Line.
IMPORTANT: Any installation work must be
carried out by a qualified electrician or
competent person.
Use of the appliance
oYour appliance is only desi gned to be used i n the
home. It is suitable for st oring food that needs to
be chilled and refrigerated. If it is used for any
other purpose or it is not used correctly, t hen
Viceroy will accept no liability for any damage that
may be caused.
oAltering the specification of the appliance must not be attempted
for reasons of safety.
Before using your appliance
oCheck the appliance for an y signs of transport damage . If you
notice any damage, then you shou ld not connect your applianc e
to your mains supply and should contact your retailer.
Refrigerant
oYour appliance contains R600a refrigerant, which is a natural gas
that does not contain CFCs that can damage the environment.
However it is a flammable substa nce, therefore care should be
taken:
During the transportation and installation of the
appliance, make sure that the refrigeration pipework
does not get damaged.
If it does become damaged then sources of ig nition
and open flames should be avoided. Also the room
that the appliance is situated in should be thoroughly
ventilated.
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oDo not place any objects on top of the appliance,
as this may damage the table top.

Child safety
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oPackaging material should be kept away from
children.
oChildren should not be allowed to touch the
controls or play with the appliance.
General safety
oDo not pull on the power supply cable to rem ove the plug from
your mains supply socket.
oDo not pull out or insert the plug with wet hands.
oDo not attempt to use yo ur appliance outdoors or
any place where it is likely to come i nto contact
with the elements.
oBefore cleaning t he app liance or performing
maintenance work, ensure th at the appliance has been
disconnected from your mains supply.
oNever allow the back coils of the appliance to come into contact
with the wall surface.
oAlways ensure tha t the location where you are installing your
appliance is free of stored it ems such as papers and other
flammable materials.
oNever block the ve ntilation openings of the appliance, either on
the inside or its exterior.
It is vital to keep your appliance well
ventilated, so that there is proper air
flow between the bottom of the unit
and the plinth/kick plate which it is
sitting on. See the ventilation
instructions on page 32 of this manual.
oDo not place electrical devices inside of the appliance, s uch as
mixers and electric ice cream makers.
Service
You should not attempt to repair the applianc e
yourself, as this could caus e injury or a more serious
malfunction. If you require a servi ce call then please
contact the Viceroy Advice Line.

Specifications of your fridge freezer
Dimensions of appliance
Height: 1773 mm
Width: 540 mm
Depth: 544 mm
Dimensions of aperture*
Height: 1776 mm – 1782 mm
Width: 560 mm
Depth: 550 mm
oAutomatic defrost (fridge section only)
oAdjustable thermostat
oEgg rack
oButter compartment
oBottle rack
o3 General racks
o4 Safety glass shelves (including salad crisper cover)
o2 salad crispers
o3 Freezer drawers
oIce cube tray
oReversible doors
o4 star freezer
Cubic capacities
oGross capacity: 270 litres
oNet capacity (fridge/freezer): 200/60 litres
Energy efficiency class
Energy class: A
* Please refer to the installation instructions for more specifi c
information on the size of aperture that you will require.
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IMPORTANT: When you install your appliance it is important to bear
in mind its climatic rating.
In order to find out the climatic rating of your appliance, you should
check the rating plate. The rating plate is located on the front left edge
of the inside of the fridge section. You will need to open the door of
your appliance to be able to find it. The rating plate will indicate the
ambient temperature range that your applianc e will function correctly
within.
Description of the fridge freezer
1. Control panel 6. Fridge door upper shelf
cover 2. Fridge light
3. Safety glass shelves (x 4) 7. Fridge door shelf
4. Salad crisper drawers 8. Half width door shelf cover
5. Freezer drawers 9. Half width door shelves
10. Bottle shelf
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Control panel
A) Power indicator neon (green)
B) Fridge thermostat dial
C) Freezer temperature indicator (orange)
D) Warning alarm neon (red)
E) Warning alarm off button
F) Super frost indicator neon (yellow)
G) Super frost on/off button
H) Freezer thermostat dial
Power indicator neon (green)
oThis will light as s oon as the appliance is connected to you r
mains supply.
Freezer temperature indicator (orange)
oThese neons indicate what temperature is currently being
achieved by the freezer section.
Warning alarm neon (red)
oThis neon will light if the warning alarm has activated.
Super frost neon (yellow)
oThis neon will light if the super frost setting has been activated.
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Description of the product features
1) Safety glass shelves
oThe shelves may be placed in an y of the guide sl ots within the
interior of the appliance. They are protected from sliding out.
oTo remove a shelf : Take off all of the items that are stored on
the shelf that you want to remove. Then lift the front of the shel f
and carefully pull it out of the grooves.
2) Defrost water outlet
oThe interior of the refrigerat or is cooled by the cooling plate that
is on the rear wall. Beneath this there is a channel and an outlet
for the defrost water.
oIt is important that this c hannel never becomes clogged (se e
“The defrost drain hole” section for a detailed explanation of how
to keep the channel clear).
3) Salad crisper drawers and cover
oThe crisper drawers are in the bottom of you r refrigerator and
there is a cover that goes over them.
oThe cover helps to prevent fruit and v egetables from drying out
prematurely.
4) Upper and half width door shelves
oThe door liner holds various sh elves, which are suitable for
storing eggs, che ese, butt er and yogurt. As well as smaller
packages, tubes, cans etc.
5) Bottle shelf
oThe lower shelf should be used for storing reasonably sized
bottles.
oIMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT THAT NONE OF THE
SHELVES THAT SIT IN THE DOOR ARE OVERLOADED, AS
THIS WILL DRASTICALLY REDUCE THEIR WORKING LIFE.
6) Freezer compartment
oA freezer section, with a net capacity of 60 litres.

Using your Viceroy combi fridge freezer
Before switching on
oMake sure that it has been installe d by a suitably qualified
person, as per the information cont ained in Vic eroy’s installation
instructions.
oAfter delivery, wa it for ei ght hours before connecting the
appliance to your mains supply. This will allow any refrigerant
gasses that may have been distur bed during the trans portation
process to settle.
oThe outside of the appliance and the removable accessories
contained within it, should be cl eaned with a solution of liquid
detergent and water.
oThe interior of the app liance should be cleane d
with a solution of sodium bicarbonate dissolved in
lukewarm water. The interior and accessori es
should be thorou ghly dr ied, after the cleaning
process has been completed.
oThere can be an odour when you fi rst switch on the applia nce. It
will lessen as the appliance starts to cool.
During first use
oYou should set the thermostat dial/dials to their ma ximum
settings for 24 hours after switching on the appliance for the first
time.
oWhen you first switch on the a ppliance, the compressor will run
continuously for approximatel y 24 hours or until t he fridge
freezer reaches a cool enough temperature.
oDuring this period of time, you should try not to open the door
frequently or place a large amount of food within the appliance.
oYou should then adjust the thermo stat dial/dials down to their
normal operating position.
oIf the unit is switched off or unplugged, you must allow at least 5
minutes before re starting the a ppliance on the thermostat or
connecting it to your mains supply.
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Switching on the appliance and setting the thermostat
You switc h on your applianc e by co nnecting it to your mains supply
and setting the thermostat. The ther mostat dials are located on the
control panel, which can be found at the top of the fridge freezer.
oThe ther mostat automatica lly regula tes the temperature inside
the fridge freezer, dependi ng on which setting you have turned
the thermostat control dials to.
oYou should turn the fridge and freezer thermo stat dials
clockwise.
oIf the arrow is positioned to th e smaller dots, then you will get a
higher temperature inside the fridge or freezer section.
oIf the arrow is positioned to the larger dots, then you wi ll get a
lower temperature inside the fridge or freezer section.
oIdeally the arrow should be set to the mi dway
position (as shown in the diagram opposite).
oYour refri gerator can maintain a temperature of between 4 – 6
degrees centigrade.
oThe freezer section can cool down to -18 degrees centigrade and
lower.
oIMPORTANT: The ambient temperature of the room,
the temperature of food and the amount of food that
has been placed in the appliance and how often the door
is opened, will all affect the temperature being
maintained by the appliance.
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oIf the thermostat dials are set to a higher se tting
(shown o pposite), your fr idge and fr eezer sections
will work harder to maintain a lowe r temperature.
There is no need to run your appliance on the higher
settings and the dials should be set in the position
shown on the previous page.
oIMPORTANT: If you run the appliance with the thermostat dials
on a higher setting for prolonged periods, the defrost drain hole
will freeze. It may also cause the appliance to overwork and the
fridge and freezer sections to freeze over.
Arranging and storing food in the fridge section
oWarm food or evaporating liquids should not be stored in your
refrigerator, as this will increa se the humidity inside of the
appliance.
oAll foods should be wrapped or covered, this is particularly
important if the food has a st rong flavour. You should use
polythene bags or sheets, aluminium foil, wax paper. Liquids
should be stored in covered containers or bottles.
oTo maximise the space inside of the fridge section, any excessive
packaging on the food should be removed.
oQuickly perishable food should be stored at the back of the
refrigerator, which is the coldest part of the appliance.
oNo food i tems should be allowed to come into contact with the
back wall of the refrigerator.
oMake sure that you arrange food in such a way that the door can
close completely. Particular attent ion should be given to bottles
that may protrude whe n pl aced on shelves inside the main
section of the refrigerator.
oSome organic solutions, such as the oils in lemon/orange peel
and acid in butte r, can cause damage to the plastic parts
contained inside of the refrigerator.
oDo not open the refrigerator door too often or leave t he door
open for long periods of time, a s this will increase the
temperature inside of the appliance.
oMeat should be wr apped in polyth ene bags and then pl aced on
the glass shelf above the salad drawers.
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(Meat should only be stored in this manner for one or two
days at the most).
oCold dishes/cooked food should be covered and can be placed
on any shelf.
oFruit and vegetables should be cleaned thoroughly and placed
in the salad drawers.
oCheese and butter should be placed in airtight containers, or
they can be wrapped i n al uminium foil or polythene bags. As
much air as possible should be removed from the bags.
oMilk bottles should have a cap on them and be stored on the
bottle shelf that sits in the door.
oGarlic, potatoes, onions and bananas should only be
stored in a refrigerator IF they are stored in airtight
containers.
The freezer compartment
The freezer compartment is suitable for storing and freezing food.
oThe freezer com partment temp erature must have already
reached -18 degrees centigrade (or lower) before you attempt to
store food that is already frozen or freezing fresh food.
oThe freezer compartment is only able to freeze a certain quantity
of food at one time. The maximum amount of fresh food that can
be frozen within a 24 hour period is indicated on the rati ng plate
of your appliance. You shoul d not attempt to f reeze more than
this amount of fresh food within a 24 hour period.
oWarm food should be allowed to cool down bef ore you attempt
to freeze it. If you place warm f ood in the freez er compartment,
then the increased humidity will cause quicker ice formation and
increase the amount of power that the appliance uses.
oThe guidance of t he food manufac turer should be followed, in
regard to the maximum storage time.
oThawed foods must not be frozen for a second time.
oIf power is cut to t he appliance, then the food inside of it will be
safe for a maximum of 12 hours. You should mini mise the
number of times that you open th e doors of the appliance during
this period of time.
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Freezing fresh food
oTo freez e the maximum qu antity of fresh food
specified on the rating pl ate, you should follow the
“Freezing using the super frost setting” secti on on
page 15, a few hours prior to freezing.
oFor smaller quantities of fres h food, you should follow the
“Freezing using the super frost setting” section on page 20, on e
hour prior to freezing.
oFresh food should be packed into airtight cont ainers
or packaging. This will help to make sure that th e
food doesn’t dry out or lose its flavour. It will also
ensure that flavour does not transfer from other
foods.
oThe food should be pl aced on the freezer
compartment’s bas e. Do not allow fresh
food to touch items that are already frozen.
oAfter 24 hours you should chec k that the fresh food is
satisfactorily frozen. If it is then the super frost setting should be
switched off by pre ssing the super frost on/off button again. The
super frost indicator neon will go out.
oIMPORTANT: The super frost setting should not be
switched on for prolonged periods of time; otherwise it
may cause the appliance to overwork. It could also cause
the fridge and freezer section to freeze over.
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Tips on freezing
oFreezer b ags, polythene wraps, al uminium foil (extra thick) and
special ca ns for frozen foods ar e suitable packaging for storing
frozen goods in.
oTape, rubber bands or pl astic clips are
suitable for sealing bags and wrappings.
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oBefore sealing a suitab le bag, you should
compress the air out of it, as this will help
the food to freeze more easily.
oFlat packages freeze more easily.
oIf you are freezing liquid, the n do not fill the
container to the brim . Liquids will expand
when being frozen.
oDo not place bottles (glass or tin)
containing liquids (especially sparkling
liquids) into the freezer as they could
cause the bottle to burst during
freezing.
Making ice cubes
oFill the ice cube tray with wate r and place it in the freezer
compartment.
oAfter the water is completely froz en a nd tur ned to ice, you can
twist the ice cube tray (as sh own in the drawing below) t o
dispense the ice.
Freezing using the super frost setting
oIf you are freezing the maxi mum amount of fresh food that can
be frozen in a 24 hour period, th en it should be switched on a
few hours prior to freezing.
oIf you are freezing a smaller quan tity of fre sh food, then it
should be switched on 1 hour prior to freezing.

oPress the super frost on/off butt on a nd the freezer will start to
run continuously at its maximum setting.
oThe yellow super frost indicator neon will light when the super
frost on/off button has been switched on.
oThere is no need to adjust either of the thermostat dials.
oThe freezer temperature will decr ease and the appliance will get
to its lowest temperature.
oPlace the food that is to be frozen inside the freezer.
oOnce the food is frozen, y ou sh ould turn off the super frost
setting. DO NOT TURN OFF THE SUPER FREEZE BUTTON
UNTIL THE FOOD IS FULLY FROZEN.
oThe yellow super frost indicator neon will go out and your
appliance will return to normal operation.
oIMPORTANT: The super frost setting should not be
switched on for prolonged periods of time; otherwise it
may cause the appliance to overwork. It could also cause
the fridge and freezer section to freeze over.
Warning alarm
Your appliance is e quipped with temperature sensors in the fridge and
freezer sections.
oThe sensors a ssess the temperatur es being achieved by the
fridge and freezer sections.
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oIf the recorded temperatur e in either section goes a bove the
temperature that you have set on the ther mostat di als, th e
warning alarm neon (red) will light.
oThere will also be an audible wa rning signal, to make you aware
that the sensors have sensed a temperature rise.
oThe warning alarm neon will stay switched on until the re corded
temperature has fallen to the level set on the thermostat dials.
oTo silence the audible alarm, press the warning alarm off button.
oPlease note, the warning alarm neon will switch on if either of
the doors have been open for a period of time. Or if th e
thermostat dials have been turned clockwise to a colder setting.
oIf the warning alar m neon (red) stays lit for a prolonged period,
then you should contact the Viceroy Advice Line.
Saving energy when using your fridge-freezer
Installing:
oInstall the appliance in a cool position. If it is placed in direct
sunlight or next to an oven or other heat source, the energy
consumption can increase substantially.
oEnsure the appliance is installed with the correct ventilation
requirements. Restricting ventilation can increase the energy
consumption by 15%.
Cleaning and Maintenance:
oOccasionally clean the condenser coils (if present) at the back of
the appliance to maintain a high performance level.
oDefrost the freezer compartment regularly. A build up of thick ice
decreases the efficiency of the appliance. You should defrost
whenever the frost reaches 5 mm thickness.
oClean the door gasket with warm water or a neutral detergent
that leaves no residue. A tight-sealing door gasket is critical to
the efficiency of your appliance.
Usage:
oDo not open the door repeatedly or more frequently than you
have to.

oDo not set the thermostat too low. A change of just one degree
can effect the energy consumption by 5%. Use a thermometer to
check the temperature.
oThe freezer compartment should operate at -15 to -18 degrees
Celsius. The refrigerator should operate at around 3 to 4 degrees
Celsius.
oAllow food to sufficiently cool before putting it in the appliance
(but do not let it sit at room temperature for too long).
oIn the freezer compartment, food packages should be scattered
and never grouped or stacked together until they are completely
frozen.
oIf you are going away for a long period of time, turn off the
appliance, empty and clean it and leave the door ajar.
oIf you have a second appliance that is not used, make sure that
it is stored with the power off and the door left ajar until it is
actually required.
Disposing:
oIf you're going to throw out your old fridge, see if there's a
chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) recycler in your area. The
government department which looks after the environment in
your area may be able to help you.
Cleaning and maintenance
WARNING: PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR
APPLIANCE IS DISCONNECTED FROM
YOUR MAINS SUPPLY BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO CLEAN IT.
oDo not clean the a ppliance by pouring water o nto
it or spraying water over it.
oThe refrigerator and freezer compartment shoul d be
cleaned periodically, using a solution of bicarbonate
of soda and lukewarm water.
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oClean the accessori es separately with soap and water.
Do not clean them in a dishwasher.
oDo not use abrasive products, detergents or soaps.
oAfter washing the appliance, wipe ov er the area that y ou have
cleaned with a damp cloth and then dry it thoroughly.
oWhen cleaning is c omplete, dry your hands and then reconnect
the plug to your mains supply.
The defrost drain hole
oDefrosting occurs automatic ally in the refrigerator compartment
during operation. The defrost water is collected by the
evaporating tray and evaporates automatically.
oThe drain hole should be cleaned periodically with the dr ain hole
cleaner. This will prevent water from collecting in the bottom of
the refrigerator, instead of flow ing down the defrost drainage
channel and drain hole.
oIMPORTANT: Please note that the drain hole cleaner should not
be left in position permanently. Otherwise this may prevent the
defrost water from entering the drain hole.
oYou can also pour a small amount of water down t he drain hole
to clean the defrost drainage channel.
oYou should be care ful to make su re t hat food packages do not
touch the rear wall of the applia nce, as this can interrupt the
automatic defrosting process and deflect water into the base of
your refrigerator.
oUse a s olution of bicarbonate of s oda and lukewarm water to
clean the evaporating tray.
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oIMPORTANT: It is normal to get some ice droplets forming on
the back wall of the appliance. The formation of ice droplets does
not indicate an appliance fault.
Defrosting the freezer compartment
The frost in the freezer compartmen t should be removed periodically.
You can use a plastic scrap er to keep down the amount of frost that
builds.
IMPORTANT: The freezer compartment should be defrosted at least
twice a year. The number of times that you need to defrost it, will
depend on the setting of your thermostat and how much food you
freeze and store in the compartment.
oThe day before you defrost, you should switch on the super frost
setting. This will make sure that the food contained in the
freezer section is frozen properly.
oWhilst de frosting the appl iance, the food should be removed
from the compartment and wrappe d in several layers of pape r
and stored in a cool place. The food s rise in temperature will
shorten its storage life and theref ore the food should be used
within a relatively short period of time.
oDO NOT PLACE FOOD BACK IN THE FREEZER
COMPARTMENT THAT HAS STARTED TO THAW.
oDisconnect the appliance from your mains supply.
oLeave the door to t he freezer compart ment open. You can place
a bowl of warm water inside th e freezer compartment to speed
up the defrost process.
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