BR11.2A / BR11.
USER MANUAL FOR YOUR BAUMATIC BR11.2A / BR11.2ALH Built under fridge with icebox 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 4 Important safety information 5–6 Specifications of your larder fridge Specifications Dimensions Description of the appliance Description of the product features 7 – 10 7 7 8 9 - 10 Using your Baumatic larder fridge Before switching on During first use Turning on the appliance and setting the thermostat 10 - 11 10 10 11 Arranging and storing food in your refrigerator 12 - 13 Arranging and storing food in your ****freezer compartment Making ice-cubes 13 – 14 14 - 15 S
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 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 larder fridge o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o Total gross / net capacity: 130 / 126 litres Gross capacity fridge / icebox: 109 / 21 litres Net capacity fridge / icebox: 105 / 21 litres Freezing capacity: 2 kg / 24 hours Automatic defrost (fridge) Adjustable thermostat Egg rack 2 safety glass shelves Salad crisper Bottle rack Butter and cheese compartment **** Freezer compartment Reversible door Door-on-door fittings Adjustable feet Dimensions of appliance Dimensions of aperture* Hei
Energy efficiency class Energy class: A * Please refer to the installation instructions for more specific information on the size of aperture that you will require. 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. You will need to open the door of your appliance to be able to find it.
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 alter the shelf position: Lift the shelf and pull it towards you until it reaches the crack in the guide slot. At the guide interruption point, the shelf may be adjusted to the height of your choice. Push the shelf all the way in to the rear end of the guide slot.
5) Bottle shelf o The lower shelf should be used for storing reasonably sized bottles. IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT THAT NONE OF THE SHELVES THAT SIT IN THE DOOR ARE OVERLOADED, AS THIS WILL DRASTICALLY REDUCE THEIR WORKING LIFE. Using your Baumatic larder fridge 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.
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 control dial is located on the upper right hand side of the fridge interior. The control knob should be rotated in a clockwise direction. o The thermostat automatically regulates the temperature inside of the fridge, depending on what number you have turned the thermostat control knob to:o Position <0> means that the appliance will not cool.
Arranging and storing food in your refrigerator 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. You should use polythene bags or sheets, aluminium foil, wax paper. Liquids should be stored in covered containers or bottles.
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 stored in airtight containers.
Defrosting frozen food o Partially thawed or defrosted foods should be used as soon as possible. Cold air preserves the food but it does not destroy microorganisms which rapidly activate after defrosting and make foods perishable. o Partial defrosting reduces the nutritional value of especially of fruits, vegetables and ready-made meals. foods, Storing frozen foods o The storage time and recommended temperature for storing commercially frozen foods are indicated on the packaging.
o Fill 2/3 of an ice-tray with cold water. Insert the ice-tray into the guides or on the cooling plate of the freezer compartment. o The time required for the ice to form largely depends on the ambient temperature, thermostat setting and on how often the door is opened. It usually takes 2-6 hours. o The easiest way to empty the ice-tray is to turn the tray around and pour it with cold water and slightly twist and bend it.
o Do 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. o The freezer compartment should operate at -15 to -18 degrees Celsius. The refrigerator should operate at around 3 to 4 degrees Celsius. o Allow food to sufficiently cool before putting it in the appliance (but don’t let it sit at room temperature for too long).
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 compartment 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.
o You should be careful to make sure that food packages do not touch the rear wall of the appliance, as this can interrupt the automatic defrosting process and deflect water into the base of your refrigerator. Defrosting the freezer compartment o When the frost and ice layer in the freezing compartment is 3-5 mm thick, you should clean the freezer. o Turn the thermostat control knob to the STOP (0) position and disconnect the power supply. Empty the compartment and take care that the packages remain frozen.
Periodical cleaning of the condenser IMPORTANT: Always disconnect the appliance from the power supply before carrying out any cleaning procedure. o In order to optimise the operation of the appliance and save energy, it is recommended to periodically clean the dust from the condenser at the back of the appliance. o Empty the contents of the appliance. o Remove the supporting panel from the bottom of the kitchen cabinet. o Remove the screws fixing the appliance to the kitchen worktop.
Replacing the light bulb WARNING: PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR APPLIANCE IS DISCONNECTED FROM YOUR MAINS SUPPLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULB. o Press the cover at the rear side (1) and remove the plastic cover (2). o Replace the bulb with an E14, max. 15W bulb type. o Replace the cover.
o Your refrigerator comes supplied with a 13 amp plug fitted. If in future you need to change the fuse in this plug, then a 13 amp ASTA approved (BS 1362) fuse must be used.
o You should check whether there is an electrical socket available, which will be accessible after your appliance is installed. o IMPORTANT: To allow the door of the appliance to open without fouling the unit that is next to it. Aperture dimensions o The diagram above shows the aperture size that you will need to be able to install your appliance. o The appliance must be stood on a level floor. You can use the levelling feet to take into account any minor unevenness in the floor.
Adjusting the height and levelling off your larder fridge o The appliance is equipped with four adjustable legs, so that the height may be adjusted from 82 to 90 cm. o The height must be adjusted prior to building the appliance into the opening slot and it should be set at such a height that the top panel of the appliance fits exactly below the kitchen worktop. IMPORTANT: If the appliance is not level, then the door and door seal may be affected.
Installing your refrigerator o You need to ensure you leave the ventilation spaces marked in the diagram above. o Ensure there is a sufficient space behind the cooling coils at the back of your fridge. o After removing the rear wall of the cabinet, push the appliance into the kitchen unit’s space and allow at least 4 mm free space on both sides between the appliance and the side walls of the kitchen unit. Allow 38 mm space between the back of the fridge and the wall.
Installing the kitchen cabinet door o Using a 2.8 mm diameter bit, make holes sufficient to attach the hanging rail as shown in the diagram above. There must be enough door space left below the hanging rail to ensure the door reaches to just below the appliance. o In order to work out the amount of door space to leave above the hanging rail you should take measurement A, from the refrigerator bar shown in the diagram above, to the underside of the kitchen worktop.
measurement A to obtain the correct door space to leave above the hanging rail. o Fix the hanging rail onto the inside of the décor door using two 10 mm screws, centering it so that 262 mm of its width is on either side of the imaginary vertical middle line of the décor door as shown in the illustration above. o Clasp the eyelet holes in the hanging rail on the inside of the décor door over the bolts protruding from the top edge of the refrigerator door.
Fastening the refrigerator to the worktop o Drill two holes into the underside of the worktop in accordance with those at the top of the refrigerator. Attach the fridge to the worktop as shown in the diagram above. o Finally, place the plinth fascia over the area at the base of the appliance, as indicated by the arrows in the diagram to the left. o Gently push the plinth fascia until it slots into place.
Reversing the refrigerator door For your convenience, the direction that the refrigerator door opens from can be reversed by following the steps outlined below. IMPORTANT: This procedure should only be carried out when the appliance is unplugged from the mains supply and the refrigerator cavity is empty. o On the hinge-less side of the fridge door, remove the caps (1) that cover the hinge bracket holes. Keep these in a safe place nearby.
Reversing the freezer compartment door For your convenience, the direction that the ice box door opens from can be reversed by following the steps outlined below. IMPORTANT: This procedure should only be carried out when the appliance is not plugged into the mains supply and when foods and heavy amounts of frost are absent from the interior. o Open the freezer compartment door o Using a screwdriver, remove the two screws fixing the door latch to the doorway. o Remove the door latch.
Troubleshooting IMPORTANT: If your refrigerator appears not to be operating properly, before contacting the Customer Care Department, please refer to the checklist below. My fridge 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. o Check that there is power to your mains supply (e.g. that there hasn’t been a power cut or that the fuse hasn’t blown).
Ice has formed on the inner back wall of my fridge o Check that food has not been pushed too far back inside the appliance, so that it is in contact with the inner back wall. There is water in the base of the fridge or leaking out of my fridge. o Follow the “Defrosting the refrigerator compartment” section on page 17. An alarm can be heard whenever the refrigerator door is opened. o An alarm signals when the condenser needs cleaning.
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