B40DSS 570 Litre 4 door frost free fridge-freezer s
USER MANUAL FOR YOUR BAUMATIC B40DSS 570 Litre 4 door frost free 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.
Contents Environmental note Important safety information 4 5-6 Specifications of your fridge freezer Description of the appliance Product features (fridge section) Product features (freezer section 7-12 8 9-12 12 Using your Baumatic fridge freezer Before switching on During first use 13-18 13 13 Control panel Switching on the appliance Manually setting the temperature (fridge) Manually setting the temperature (freezer) Switching on Super Cool mode Switching on Super Freeze mode Switching on energy sav
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. o The packaging materials that Baumatic uses are environmentally friendly and can be recycled.
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 Advice Line. IMPORTANT: Any installation work must be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. Use of the appliance o Your appliance is only designed to be used in the home.
Child safety o Packaging material should be kept away from children. o Children should not be allowed to touch the controls or play with the appliance. General safety o Do not pull on the power supply cable to remove the plug from your mains supply socket. o Do not pull out or insert the plug with wet hands. o Do not attempt to use your appliance outdoors or any place where it is likely to come into contact with the elements.
Specifications of your fridge freezer Dimensions of your appliance o Height: o Width: o Depth: 1775 911 728.
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 inside of the fridge section, on the left side. You will need to open the door of the fridge section and you may need to remove one of the middle safety glass shelves. The rating plate will indicate the ambient temperature range that your appliance will function correctly within.
Description of product features (fridge) Adjustable safety glass 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. Then whilst lifting the front of the shelf, pull it forwards to unhook it from the slots at the rear of the cabinet.
o To remove the safety glass crisper cover, remove the salad crisper drawers, lift up the cover and then pull it towards you (as shown in the line drawing below). o For the storage of meat and fish, we would recommend that they are stored in a foil cover or a vinyl wrap. Full width pantry o For the storage of meat and fish, we would recommend that they are stored in a foil cover or a vinyl wrap. o Care should be taken when storing tropical fruit (bananas and pineapples etc) and tomatoes.
General door racks* o The door liners hold various racks, which are suitable for storing eggs, cheese, butter, yogurt, smaller packages, tubes, cans etc. Bottle racks* o The upper middle door racks in each door should be used for storing reasonably sized bottles. o IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT THAT NONE OF THE SHELVES THAT SIT IN THE DOOR ARE OVERLOADED, AS THIS WILL DRASTICALLY REDUCE THEIR WORKING LIFE.
The dairy compartments o The top racks on the fridge doors should be used to store eggs, butter, cheese, yogurts etc. IMPORTANT: You should take care not to trap your fingers when opening and shutting the cover of the dairy compartments. Description of the product features (freezer) The freezer section consists of an upper and lower drawer. o The lower freezer drawer is suitable for freezing and storing food that needs to be kept for longer periods of time.
Using your Baumatic fridge freezer Before switching on o Remove all packaging materials before using the fridge freezer. This includes the foam base and all adhesive tape holding the refrigerator accessories in place both inside and outside the appliance. 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 six hours before connecting the appliance to your mains supply.
Control panel The control panel is located outside the refrigerator and is used to control the fridge and freezer. Operation buttons A. Temp Zone. Use this button to select either the fridge or freezer. B. Super Cool. Use this button to select Super Cool or Super Freeze functions. C. Energy Saving. Use this button to turn on Energy Saving mode. D. Plus button (“+”). Increase selection button. E. Minus button (“-“). Decrease selection button. F. Child Lock.
Switching on the appliance o You switch on your appliance by connecting it to your mains supply. o When first turned on the appliance will automatically set the fridge to 5°C, and the freezer to -18°C. You can set the temperature in the fridge and freezer sections manually at any time. Manually setting the fridge temperature. o Press the ‘TEMP ZONE’ button (A) once (or until the refrigerator icon (3) illuminates). o Then press the plus (D) or minus (E) button to adjust the temperature of the refrigerator.
Switching on super cool mode This setting should be used if you want to chill something quickly, it will ensure that a powerful supply of cold air enters the fridge section. o Press the ‘SUPER COOL’ button (B) on the control panel. The Super Cool icon (8) will illuminate. o The temperature will be set to 2°C for 2.5 hours NOTE: You can manually return the appliance to normal operation by unlocking the control panel (if required) and pressing the SUPER COOL button (B) once.
IMPORTANT: You should not run the appliance in energy saving mode if you want to freeze fresh food in the freezer section. Before attempting to freeze fresh food you should return the appliance to normal operation and use the fast freeze mode. Turning off the fridge section. You can manually turn off the fridge section of the fridge-freezer. o Press and hold the ‘ENERGY SAVING’ button (C) for 3 seconds. The Fridge icon (2) will turn off and the Fridge Off icon (5) will turn on.
Door left open alarm o If any door/drawer is left open for more than 90 seconds an audible alarm will sound. o When you hear the audible alarm, you should immediately check that all of the doors/draws are shut properly. o Once you have ensured the doors are closed properly press any button on the control panel and the alarm will stop. Temperature rise alarm (freezer) o If the internal temperature of the freezer rises above -8°C for over 6 hours continuously then an audible alarm will sound.
o Quickly perishable food should be stored at the back of the refrigerator, which is the coldest part of the appliance. o No food items should be allowed to come into contact with the back wall of the refrigerator. o Make sure that you arrange food in such a way that the door can close completely. Particular attention should be given to bottles that may protrude when placed on shelves inside the main section of the refrigerator.
The **** freezer section The freezer section is suitable for storing and freezing food. o The freezer section 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 section is only able to freeze a certain quantity of fresh food at one time. The maximum amount of fresh food (in kilograms) that can be frozen in a 24 hour period is 10 kg.
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. o Before sealing a suitable bag, you should compress the air out of it, as this will help the food to freeze more easily. o Flat packages freeze more easily. o If you are freezing liquid, then do not fill the container to the brim.
Defrosting frozen food o Partially thawed or defrosted foods should be used as soon as possible. o Cold air preserves the food but it does not destroy the micro organisms which rapidly activate themselves after defrosting and make foods perishable. o Partial defrosting reduces the nutritional value of food, especially fruits, vegetables and readymade meals. In the event of a power cut o If there is a power cut, then food inside of the appliance will remain at a safe temperature for approximately 15 hours.
Using the twist ice maker o The twist ice maker has to be manually filled with water. To do this you should pull out the top drawer to allow access, or if preferred you can remove the ice maker from the drawer, and then fill it with cold, drinkable water. o You should be careful not to over-fill the ice maker as the excess water will quickly turn to ice. You can use the small jug provided to help reduce spillage.
Compressor noise o There will be an operating noise when the compressor is running. o After installation, the compressor may be noisier for a short period of time. Bubbling and burbling sound o This noise is emitted as the coolant flows through the pipework within the fridge. Water flowing sound o This is caused by water flowing into the evaporating tray during the defrosting process and can be heard whilst the fridge is defrosting.
Cleaning and Maintenance: o Occasionally clean the condenser coils (if present) at the back of the appliance to maintain a high performance level. o Clean 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: o Do not open the door repeatedly or more frequently than you have to. o Do not set the thermostat too low. A change of just one degree can effect the energy consumption by 5%.
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 section should be cleaned periodically, using a solution of bicarbonate of soda and lukewarm water. o Clean the accessories separately with soap and water. Do not clean them in a dishwasher. o Do not use abrasive products, detergents or soaps.
Fridge shelves o To remove a shelf: Take off all of the items that are stored on the shelf that you want to remove. Then whilst lifting the front of the shelf, pull it forwards to unhook it from the slots at the rear of the cabinet. Salad crisper drawers o To remove a drawer, lift up a little and pull forward. Full width pantry o To remove the pantry drawer, first pull out the drawer as far as it will go. o Locate the clips which are underneath the drawer, on the sliding rail on either side.
Door seal o Use a cloth that has been wetted with water and mild (neutral) detergent and wipe around the door seal. Rear grill o At least once a year, remove any dust that has gathered on the grill at the rear of the appliance, using a vacuum cleaner. DO NOT USE ANY FORM OF ASOLINE (PETROL) OR BENZENE (BENZOL) THINNERS ON ANY AREA OF THE APPLIANCE. AS THESE CHEMICALS CAN DAMAGE THE SURFACES. The light bulb WARNING: This product is fitted with durable LED bulbs which last for approximately 10,000 hours.
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 behind the salad crisper drawers.
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. Your appliance may not function correctly if the ambient temperature falls outside of the following ranges.
Installation preparation IMPORTANT: A minimum of two people should complete all of the installation steps given in this manual. o Check that the appliance will easily pass through all doorways en-route to its final position. o Appliance dimensions: 1775 mm (h) x 911 mm (w) x 728.5 mm (d) (excluding door handles). Installing the fridge/freezer handles o Using a cross-head screwdriver, screw in the double fixing screws (handle connectors) into the fixing holes (1) which are located on the appliance.
o Insert the door handle onto the double fixing screws (2). o Ensure that the double fixing screws slot into the fixing screw holes in the handle. o IMPORTANT: You must attach both ends of a handle at the same time. o Using an Allen-key, tighten the door handle side screws (3), in turn securing the handle to the double fixing bolts and the appliance door. o Ensure that the door handles are secured firmly and are flush to the appliance doors.
Installing the decorative plinth o A decorative cover for the base of the appliance can be installed if you wish however it is not essential. The plinth is for decorative purposes only and will not affect the refrigerator’s performance. o The plinth should be installed using the 3 screws as shown in the diagram below: Troubleshooting IMPORTANT: If your fridge freezer appears not to be operating properly, before contacting the Baumatic Customer Care Department, please refer to the checklist below.
My fridge freezer appears to be performing poorly. o Check that the appliance isn’t overloaded and that food hasn’t been packed too tightly into it. o Either the fridge or freezer temperature is not set to a low enough temperature. You should set the fridge and/or freezer temperature to a lower temperature. o Ensure that the doors are closing properly and that the doors have not been opened for a prolonged period in error. o Ensure that there is adequate ventilation for your appliance.
IMPORTANT: If your appliance appears not to be operating correctly, then you should disconnect it from your mains supply and then contact Baumatic Customer Care on telephone number (0118) 933 6911. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE APPLIANCE YOURSELF. Please note that if an engineer is asked to attend whilst the product is under guarantee and finds that the problem is not the result of an appliance fault, then you may be liable for the cost of the call out charge.
Baumatic consumables o BC001 Degreaser for Dishwashers (200g) o BC002 Descaler for Washing Machines and Dishwashers (200g) o BC003 Ceramic Hob Cleaner (250ml) o BC004 Oven Cleaner (250ml) o BC005 Stainless Steel Cleaner and Protector (250ml) o BC007 E-Cloth – General Purpose Cloth o BC008 Microwave Cover To order a Baumatic consumable product please call 0123 5437 244 and quote the product code. You can also order online from eshop.baumatic.co.
Technical Data Manufacturer Model Number Product Category Energy Efficiency Class (1) Annual Energy Consumption (2) Storage Volume of Fridge Compartment Storage Volume of Freezer Compartment Star Rating Frost Free Compartments Temperature Rise Time Freezing Capacity Climate Class (3) Noise Level Installation Type BAUMATIC LTD B40DSS 7 – Refrigerator-Freezer A+ 405 kWh 422 litres 120 litres 4 Fridge and Freezer 15 hours 10kg/24hr N, ST 45 dB Freestanding (1) On a scale from A+++ (highest efficiency) to G (
United Kingdom Baumatic Ltd., Baumatic Buildings, 6 Bennet Road, Reading, Berkshire RG2 0QX United Kingdom Czech Republic/Slovakia Baumatic s.r.o. Lípová 665/1 460 01 Liberec 4 Czech Republic Sales Telephone (0118) 933 6900 Sales Fax (0118) 931 0035 Customer Care Telephone (0118) 933 6911 Customer Care Fax (0118) 986 9124 Spares Telephone (01235) 437244 Advice Line Telephone (0118) 933 6933 Panenská 34 811 03 Bratislava - Staré Mesto Slovakia E-mail: sales@baumatic.co.uk customercare@baumatic.co.
