Bush BSCF145A1 Installation & User's Instructions

Chest Freezer

Installation & User Instructions – Please keep for future reference

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Important – Please read these instructions fully before installing or using

These instructions contain important information which will help you get the best from your
appliance and ensure safe and correct installation, use and maintenance.

If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call the

Customer Helpline: 0845 600 4632

Issue 1 – 21/04/10

Contents

Safety Information 2
Parts 3
Installation 4-6

Transportation 4
Installation 4
Electrical Connection 5

User Instructions 6-7

Before first use 6
Using your appliance 6
Useful information 7

Energy saving tips 7

Care and Maintenance 8-9

General 8
Defrosting 8
Power failure 8
Moving your appliance 9

Trouble Shooting 10
Technical Specifications 11

Disposal information 11

Guarantee 12

Product codes

BSCF145A1

1

Safet

y

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Information

Important – Please read these instructions full

before installation

Before use During use

The installation of this appliance is best carried out
by 2 people.

y Dispose of all packaging carefully and

responsibly.

y The appliance is designed for indoor use only

and must be protected from rain, moisture and
extreme temperature variations.

y This appliance is designed for household use.

Do not use the appliance for industrial and
commercial use, or any other purpose.

y The appliance MUST be positioned on a firm

level base.

y Do not splash water on the appliance. It may

cause electrical parts to fail and result in an
electric shock.

y Leave the appliance in its intended place of

installation and in its correct orientation for at
least 4 hours before switching on to allow the
cooling system to settle before first use or after
any transportation.

y Your appliance is an environmental friendly

product and it contains non CFC / HFC gas
substances in the cooling system (Called R600a)
and in the insulation (Called cyclopentane) which
are potentially flammable if exposed to fire.
Therefore, take care not to damage, the cooling
circuit / pipes of the appliance in transportation
and in use. In case of damage do not expose the
appliance to fire, potential ignition source and
immediately ventilate the room where the
appliance is situated.

y Do not sit, stand or place any other heavy

objects on top of the appliance. This could result
in injury or damage to the appliance.

y Do not allow children to play with the appliance

to avoid the risk of entrapment and suffocation.

y Keep ventilation opening, in the appliance

enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of
obstruction.

y This appliance is not intended for use by persons

(including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety. Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

y This appliance is not intended for use by young

children or infirm persons unless they have been
adequately supervised by a responsible person to
ensure that they can use the appliance safely.
Young children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.

y Do not use mechanical, electrical or chemical

way to speed up the defrost process not
recommended by the manufacturer.

y Do not use or place other electrical products

inside the appliance not recommended by the
manufacturer.

y Do not store liquids in glass containers in the

freezer compartment as these may shatter.

y Do not store flammable materials such as

alcohol, gasoline, LP gas or glue etc in the
appliance.

y In case there is an inflammable gas leaking,

open the window for air circulation and do not
pull out the plug or turn the temperature knob.
Do not touch the appliance until the valve of
gas is turned off. Otherwise, sparks may
happen.

y Do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself.

Contact the Customer Helpline: 0845 600 4632.

2

Part

Please familiarize yourself with the parts and accessories listed below

If you have damaged or missing parts,
call the Customer Helpline: 0845 600 4632

1. Door 6. Drain cap

2. Door handle 7. Power lamp

3. Hinge 8. Supply cord and plug

4. Basket 9. Side cover

5. Temperature knob 10. Foot

Accessories included

Instructions x 1

3

Installation

Transportation

Caution: 2 people are required to unpack
and handle the appliance, it is recommended that
gloves are worn.

y The appliance should be transported only in

an upright position. Do not tilt the appliance
greater than 45°. The packaging as supplied
must be intact during transportation.

y After transporting the appliance, leave it for at

least 4 hours before switching on to allow the
cooling system to settle. Failure to comply
could result in damage to the appliance.

y Do not move the appliance by pulling the door

or handle as it may damage your flooring and
wall coverings etc.

y Ensure the supply cable is not caught under

the appliance during and after moving.

y Carefully remove all packaging materials

including the foam base, dispose of correctly.

Installation

y Ensure sufficient spacing is provided for the

appliance to be installed. Leave space on
both sides (15cm), back (20cm) and above the
appliance (30cm) to ensure proper ventilation.

y Do not place the appliance near a heat source

or in direct sunlight.

y Do not put any heavy objects on top of the

appliance. It will damage the appliance.

y Do not install the appliance in moist and wet

place.

y It should be installed on a smooth surface to

avoid excessive vibration and noise.

y Each appliance has a climate class (shown on

the rating plate) where it indicates the
temperature range of the appliance operation
in place. The appliance may not work properly
if it is left for a long period at a temperature
outside the specified range.

y Refer to section “Care and Maintenance” to

prepare your appliance for use.

Climate Class

SN

N

ST

T

Amb. T. (°C) Amb. T. (°F)

10 ~ 32°C 50 ~ 90°F
16 ~ 32°C 61 ~ 90°F
16 ~ 38°C 61 ~ 100°F
16 ~ 43°C 61 ~ 110°F

4

Installation

Electrical connection

Any electrical work that is required to
install this appliance MUST be carried out by
a qualified electrician.

Warning: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
EARTHED

Before making any electrical connections,
ensure that:

y Electrical safety is only guaranteed when the

earth system of your house is in accordance
with the related local regulations.

y Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
y Do not bend, stretch or pull the supply cable to

avoid electric shock.

y Do not use electrical appliances inside the

food storage compartments of the appliance,
unless they are of the type recommended by
the manufacturer.

y Ensure the power socket is suitable for the

maximum power of the machine (fuses in the
power circuit must be 13 amp).

y The supply voltage should be the same as that

indicated in the technical specifications and
the appliance rating plate.

y The appliance should be earthed and in

compliance with the applicable law.

y When installed, the power socket must be

within easy reach.

y If the socket outlets in your home are not

suitable for the plug supplied with this unit
check with a qualified electrician for
replacement.

y The use of adapters, multiple connectors or

extension cables are not recommended.

y The appliance must be connected to a 220-

240 volt 50Hz AC supply by means of a three
pin socket, suitably earthed and protected by a
13 amp fuse.

y Should the fuse need to be replaced, a 13

amp fuse approved to BS1363/A must be used.

y The plug contains a removable fuse cover that

must be refitted when the fuse is replaced. If
the fuse cover is lost or damaged, the plug
must not be used until a replacement cover
has been fitted or the plug is replaced.

y A damaged plug should be cut off as close to

the plug body as possible, the fuse should be
removed and the plug disposed of safely.

Plug replacement (UK & Ireland only)

Should you need to replace the plug; the wires in
the power cable are coloured in the following
way:

Blue – Neutral ‘N’
Brown – Live ‘L’
Green & Yellow – Earth ‘E’
As the colours of the wires in the power cable

may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug, and
proceed as follows:

The green & yellow wire must be connected to
the terminal in the plug that is marked with the
letter E or by the earth symbol.

The blue wire must be connected to the terminal
that is marked with the letter N.

The brown wire must be connected to the
terminal that is marked with the letter L.

If power supply cord is damaged, it must
replaced by the manufacturer or its service
agent or a similar qualified person in order to
avoid a hazard.

5

User Instructions

Before first use

Final checks before operating the appliance

1. Good air circulation around the appliance positioned.

2. The feet have been adjusted for perfect levelling.

3. Clean the compartment per recommendation in section “Care and Maintenance”.

4. Plug in the appliance and power light will come on.

The compressor starts up and in operation may produce some background noise and it is normal,

this is not a defect.

Using your appliance

1. Temperature adjustment

y The compartment temperature can be set by the temperature knob between “MIN” and “MAX” (coldest

setting). We recommend setting the temperature knob midway first.

y To ensure the compartment is maintained at the desired temperature, it is advised to monitor the

temperature periodically by a thermometer and adjust the temperature knob accordingly.

y Load the appliance after switch on for a while to allow the temperature reach the desired setting.

2. Storing frozen food

y The freezer compartment is

frozen food.

y Check the food packaging for

4 Star rated and suitable for the freezing and storage of pre

suggestion before storage.

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User Instructions

Useful information

The following guidelines and recommendations are suggested to obtain the best results and storage
hygiene.

y Frequent door openings can cause internal temperature rise so the door shall be closed as soon as

possible after use.

y For hygiene reasons, it is always a good practise to pack, wrap and cover the food before storing.
y Food shall cool to room temperature before storing.
y Do not fill the appliance with too much food: cold air must circulate freely for food to be preserved

properly.

y Never re-freeze anything that has thawed out unless you cook it again, to kill off harmful bacteria.
y Never re-freeze thawed shellfish.
y Re-seal packs properly after removing items. This prevents drying or ‘freezer burn’ and a build up of

frost on any remaining food.

Energy saving tips

y Place your freezer away from direct sunlight, your oven or any other heat sources. Allow 20 cm clear

space on both sides and above, and at least 5 cm behind.

y Higher cold setting will use more energy. Do not set to maximum cold if it is not necessary.
y Frequently open and close door would cause internal temperature rise and it will consume more

energy.

y Close the door(s) properly, and make sure the seals and hinges are airtight. Check the seals by putting

a sheet of paper between the door and the main body of the fridge. If the paper moves, your seals
need replacing.

y Defrost regularly. Accumulated ice layer should not be more than 5 mm thick.
y The pre-set position of basket has already set in the most efficient use of this product.

7

Care and Maintenance

General

Important: Always unplug the appliance from the power socket during cleaning and

maintenance.

y Never use any sharp instruments or abrasive substances, soap, household cleaner, detergent or wax

polish for cleaning.

y Use luke warm water to clean the cabinet of the appliance and wipe it dry.
y Never clean the appliance with flammable fluids. It could cause a damage and fire hazard.
y Clean the exterior of the appliance and door seal with a damp cloth and dry it through.
y Avoid water goes in the temperature control box. Clean with a dry cloth only.
y When the appliance is unplugged please wait for 5 minutes before plugging it in again. Otherwise, the

compressor will be overloaded.

y Do not store bottled or canned drinks (especially carbonated drinks) in the freezer compartment.

Bottles and cans may explode!

y Avoid prolonged touching of frozen food, ice or the inner freezer walls or tubing etc. Risk of frost burns

to the skin.

Defrosting

y The appliance require defrosting once or twice a year when ice layer thickness reaches 5~10mm.

Unplug the appliance from the mains before defrosting.

y Remove all frozen food from the freezer and roll it firmly in newspapers. Put it into a container in a

cool place for temporary storage.

y Use an ice scraper (not provided) or similar tool to remove the ice layer. This process can be speed

up by placing a pot of warm water inside the freezer.

y Open the drain hole cap to empty the defrosting water.
y Clean the freezer according to the steps above.
y Turn on the freezer and set to maximum temperature. Refill the frozen food to freezer.
y This process should be completed within 2 hours.

Power failure

In case there is a power failure, you should contact the electricity supply company and take the following
actions:

If it is last within 24 hours, keep the doors closed. This will allow the stored food to stay cold as long as
possible.
If it is last more than 24 hours, it is advised to empty the freezer compartment and temporarily store the
food in a portable freezer or using artificial ice packs. Try to use up the food which is more easily
perishable.

Remarks: Full appliance will stay cold longer than a partially filled one.
If ice crystals are still visible on the food, it may be frozen again, although flavour and aroma may be
affected. If food is found to be in a poor condition, it is best to throw it away.

Short vacation

There is no need to disconnect the appliance from the mains if you will be away for two to three weeks.
Use up the perishable food.

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Care and Maintenance

Power failure

Long vacation

Remove all the food if you are away for three weeks or more. Unplug the appliance and leave the doors
open to provide air circulation to prevent odour and mould.

Moving your appliance

Moving

Refer to section “Transportation” under “Installation”

9

Trouble Shooting

In the unlikely event of difficulties with your appliance please follow the trouble shooting guide below. If
the problem persists, contact the retailer if the machine is still under guarantee. If the machine is out of
guarantee, contact an approved service agent on 0845 600 4632.

Problem Possible cause Solution

Appliance does not
start

Appliance not cool
enough

Noisy appliance y Not position on even surface

y The mains plug is not plugged in.
y Protection devices or fuses of the

electrical system at home open

y Cooling system not settle after

transportation

y Doors not close properly
y Frequently doors open
y Loading food too much
y Low temperature setting
y Door seal dirty or sticky

y Appliance is touching objects around

y Insert the mains plug.
y Check the protection devices and

fuses.

y Leave the appliance at least 4 hours

before switching on

y Check any food blockage
y Reduce the frequency
y Reduce the food quantity
y Adjust the temperature knob
y Clean per section “Care and

Maintenance”

y Install on even surface and leveling

the appliance

y Ensure spacing at both sides and

above the appliance

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Technical Specifications

Model BSCF145A1

Energy efficiency class A+
Energy consumption – Kwh/year 196
Net storage – volume fresh food (litres) 0 L
Net storage – volume frozen food (litres) 145 L
Total net storage (litres) 145 L
Frozen food compartment rating
Climate class N-ST
Operating noise level dB(A) 45

We apologise for any inconvenience caused by any minor inconsistencies in these instructions, which may
occur as a result of product improvements and development.

This appliance complies with the following EEC directives:
2006/95/EEC Low voltage directive
2004/108/EEC EMC directive

4 Star

Disposal information

The symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as
household waste. Instead it should be handed over to the applicable collection point for the
recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of
correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and
human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this
product. For more detailed information about recycling this product, please contact your local
council office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where the product was
purchased.

Remember: Old fridges must be disposed of carefully - older models contain CFC gases that are
harmful - if in doubt, contact your local council for details on how to dispose of an old fridge.

11

Guarantee

This product is guaranteed against manufacturing defects for a period of

PRODUCT GUARANTEE

Year

This product is guaranteed for twelve months from the date of original purchase.

Any defect that arises due to faulty materials or workmanship will either be replaced,

refunded or repaired free of charge where possible during this period by the dealer from

whom you purchased the unit.

The guarantee is subject to the following provisions:

y The guarantee does not cover accidental damage, misuse, cabinet parts, knobs or

consumable items.

y The product must be correctly installed and operated in accordance with the instructions

contained in this manual.

y It must be u sed solely for domestic purpose.

y The guarantee will be rendered invalided if the product is re-sold or has been damaged by

inexpert repair.

y Specifications are subject to change without notice.

y The manufacturer disclaims any liability for the incidental or consequential damages.

y The guarantee is in addition to, and does not diminish your statutory or legal rights.

y In the event of a problem with the product within the guarantee period call the Customer

Helpline on 0845 600 4632.

Guarantor: Home Retail Group

489 - 499 Avebury Boulevard

Central Milton Keynes

MK9 2NW