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USER MANUAL FOR YOUR BAUMATIC BR22.8A Built-in combi 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.
5 – 6 Specifications of your combi fridge freezer Description of your appliance Description of the product features Using your Baumatic combi fridge freezer Before switching on During first use Turning on the appliance and setting the thermostat Arranging and storing food in the fridge section...
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.
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 and electric 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 combi fridge freezer Congratulations on purchasing a Baumatic double door fridge freezer o Automatic fridge defrost o Low ambient temperature switch o Adjustable thermostat o 4 Safety glass fridge shelves o 2 Salad crispers o 2 General racks...
Description of the product features 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 combi fridge freezer Before switching on o Make sure that the appliance 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.
Turning on the appliance and setting the thermostat You switch on your appliance by connecting it to your mains supply and setting the thermostat. The thermostat is located on the right hand side of the interior of the fridge section. o The thermostat automatically regulates the temperature inside the refrigerator, depending on what number you have turned the thermostat control knob to.
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. o All foods should be wrapped or covered, this is particularly important if the food has a strong flavour.
freezer compartment The freezer compartment is suitable for storing and freezing food. o The freezer compartment temperature must have already reached -18 degrees centigrade (or lower) before you attempt to store food that is already frozen or freezing fresh food. o The freezer compartment is only able to freeze a certain quantity of food at one time.
o The food should be placed on the freezer compartment’s base. Do not allow fresh food to touch items that are already frozen. o After 24 hours you should check that the fresh food is satisfactorily frozen. If it is then the thermostat knob should be turned back to its normal operating position (between <3>...
Low ambient temperature switch Your appliance is designed to operate correctly in an ambient temperature of between +16°C to +32°C. o If the ambient temperature falls below +16°C, then you may find that the fridge and freezer sections of the appliance do not function normally.
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 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. o You can also pour a small amount of water down the drain hole to clean inside of it.
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o Your appliance is fitted with a defrost drainage tube. Therefore you should pull out the bottom drawer (A) and place it on the floor in front of the appliance. o The defrost drainage tube (B) is located on the back wall of the freezer.
Replacing the light bulb 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 in the top of the refrigerator section. o Press the hooks on the sides of the light cover and slide the cover off.
Installation IMPORTANT: Before installation and usage, read all the instructions and make sure tha t 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.
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. Your appliance may not function correctly if the ambient temperature falls outside of the following ranges.
o You need to leave 4 mm of space between each side of the appliance and the interior of the cabinet. Aperture and appliance dimensions o The above drawing shows the aperture size that you will need to be able to install your appliance.
Installing your fridge freezer If you need the appliance door to open from the other side, then please reverse the door before commencing the installation process. (See “Reversing the door” section on pages 26 - 28). 1) Mark a measurement of 15 mm from the edge of the furniture door. You should mark this measurement out at the top and the bottom of the door.
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2) Using a drill with a 3 mm drill bit, drill out the screw holes that you have just marked. o Screw each slide to the furniture door using the A4 x 12 screws provided. Again ensure that the edge of the slide is on the 15 mm marking.
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4) Carefully insert the appliance into the housing unit. o Make sure that there is at least 4 mm of free space between the sides of the appliance and the sides of the housing unit. o You should also ensure that there is 38 mm between the rear of the appliance and the back of the housing unit.
Reversing the door Caution! After unscrewing any of the fixing hinges, hold the door to prevent it from falling and causing damage. Any parts that you remove from the appliance whilst reversing the door, should be retained for later use. We recommend that a minimum of two people carry out the door reversal process.
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o Take off the top hinge cover on the fridge cabinet. o Unscrew the fixing bar on the top of the fridge cabinet. o Remove the top hinge of the fridge door. o Slide the fixing bar over to the other side of the cabinet and secure it in this position.
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o Remove the pin from the lower freezer hinge and place it in the hole that is in the hinge on the opposite side of the cabinet. o Hang the freezer door on to the lower freezer hinge first and then to the top freezer hinge.
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...