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USER MANUAL FOR YOUR BAUMATIC RETRO3BL/IV RETRO4BL/IV 315 Litre retro style fridge freezer 316 Litre retro style fridge freezer NOTE : This User Instruction Manual contains important information, including safety & installation points, which will enable you to get the most out of your appliance. Please keep it in a safe place so that it is easily available for future reference, for you or any person not familiar with the operation of the appliance.
Specifications of your RETRO4BL/RETRO4IV Description of the RETRO3BL/IV Description of the RETRO4BL/IV Description of the product features Using your Baumatic fridge freezer Before switching on During first use Turning on the appliance and setting the thermostat Arranging and storing food in the fridge section...
This should be undertaken by a competent person. Disable the door lock to make sure that children cannot get stuck inside the appliance. o The packaging materials that Baumatic uses are environmentally friendly and can be recycled. o Please discard all packaging material with due regard for the...
Important safety information Your safety is of the utmost importance to Baumatic. Please make sure that you read this instruction booklet before attempting to install or use the appliance. If you are unsure of any of the information contained in this booklet, please contact the Baumatic Technical Department.
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Do not place electrical devices inside of the appliance, such as mixers or ice cream makers. Service You should not attempt to repair the appliance yourself, as this could cause injury or a more serious malfunction. If you require a service call then please contact the Baumatic Service Department.
Specifications of your RETRO3BL/RETRO3IV Congratulations on purchasing a Baumatic fridge freezer o Total gross/net capacity: o Gross capacity (fridge/freezer): o Net capacity (fridge/freezer): o Energy efficiency: o Star rating: o 4 Safety glass shelves o 2 Salad crispers o Butter compartment...
Specifications of your RETRO4BL/RETRO4IV Congratulations on purchasing a Baumatic fridge freezer o Total gross/net capacity: o Gross capacity (fridge/freezer): o Net capacity (fridge/freezer): o Energy efficiency: o Star rating: o 3 Safety glass shelves o 2 Salad crispers o Butter compartment...
Description of the RETRO4BL/IV Thermostat Adjustable shelves Meat Box Salad crisper drawers Compartment for freezing fresh food* Freezer drawers Middle door shelves Dairy section Bottle shelf 10) Internal light * There is an ice cube storage drawer above this drawer (not shown in the above drawing).
1) Shelves o The shelves may be placed in any of the guide slots within the interior of the appliance. They are protected from sliding out. o To remove a shelf: Take off all of the items that are stored on the shelf that you want to remove.
Using your Baumatic fridge freezer Before switching on o Make sure that it has been installed by a suitably qualified person, as per the information contained in Baumatic’s installation instructions. o After delivery, wait for eight hours before connecting the appliance to your mains supply.
You switch on your appliance by connecting it to your mains supply and setting the thermostat. The thermostat is located at the top of the fridge section, on the inside of the cabinet. o The thermostat automatically regulates the temperature inside the fridge freezer, depending on what number you have turned the thermostat control dial (K) to.
prolonged periods of time, otherwise the defrost drainage hole may freeze. Arranging and storing food in the fridge section o Warm food or evaporating liquids should not be stored in your refrigerator, as this will increase the humidity inside of the appliance.
they can be wrapped in aluminium foil or polythene bags. As much air as possible should be removed from the bags. o Milk bottles should have a cap on them and be stored on the bottle shelf that sits in the door. o Garlic, potatoes, onions and bananas should only be stored in a refrigerator IF they are kept in airtight containers.
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o The orange super freeze light (A) will switch on to indicate that fast freezing has been selected. o Super freeze will remain operational for 24 hours, after which time it will switch off automatically. o Fresh food should be packed into airtight containers or packaging.
the thermostat dial back down from position <5>, the orange super freeze light will go out. Tips on freezing o Freezer bags, polythene wraps, aluminium foil (extra thick) and special cans for frozen foods are suitable packaging for storing frozen goods in. o Tape, rubber bands or plastic clips are suitable for sealing bags and wrappings.
Cleaning and maintenance WARNING: PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR APPLIANCE IS DISCONNECTED FROM YOUR MAINS SUPPLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO CLEAN IT. o Do not clean the appliance by pouring water onto it or spraying water over it. o The refrigerator and freezer compartment should be cleaned periodically, using a solution of bicarbonate of soda and lukewarm water.
o Defrosting occurs automatically in the refrigerator section during operation. The defrost water is collected by the evaporating tray and evaporates automatically. o The evaporating tray and defrost water drain hole should be cleaned periodically with the defrost drain plug. This will prevent water from collecting in the bottom of the refrigerator, instead of flowing down the defrost drainage channel and drain hole.
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from the compartment and wrapped in several layers of paper and stored in a cool place. The foods rise in temperature will shorten its storage life and therefore the food should be used within a relatively short period of time. o DO NOT PLACE FOOD BACK IN THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT THAT HAS STARTED TO THAW.
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that is immediately in front of the appliance. In case any defrost water comes out of the freezer section and onto the floor. o Once all the ice that has built up has melted, then the inside of the freezer compartment should be dried thoroughly. Failure to do this will result in immediate ice build when the appliance is turned back on.
WARNING: PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR APPLIANCE IS DISCONNECTED FROM YOUR MAINS SUPPLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULB. o There is an interior light next to the thermostat dial. o Use a screwdriver to undo the screw in the light bulb cover, and then gently open the light bulb cover.
Installation IMPORTANT: Before installation and usage read all the instructions and make sure that the voltage (V) and the frequency (Hz) indicated on the rating plate are exactly the same as the voltage and frequency in your home. The rating plate can be found on the front left edge of the inside of the refrigerator.
marked “E” (earth), or by the earth symbol, or coloured green and yellow. o When the connection is completed, no stray strands or cut wire should be present. The cord clamp must be secured over the outer sheath. Positioning o It is advisable that your appliance is only installed in a location where the ambient temperature of the room, corresponds with the climate classification that is stated on the rating plate of your appliance.
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away to allow sufficient cooling of the condenser. You must allow a 5 cm gap to the rear and either side of the appliance. o If supplied, you should fit two spacers to the back of the cabinet, at the top of the condenser. This will ensure that the correct distance is maintained at the rear of the appliance.
Troubleshooting IMPORTANT: If your fridge freezer appears not to be operating properly, before contacting the Baumatic Service Department, please refer to the checklist below. My fridge freezer does not appear to be working/there is no power to my appliance. o Check that the plug is fully inserted into the power socket.
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Or any installation other than the one specified by Baumatic Ltd. has been completed. Please refer to the conditions of guarantee that appear on the...