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USER MANUAL FOR YOUR BAUMATIC BR180SS/W 315 Litre combi fridge freezer BR181SL 315 Litre 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.
Contents Environmental note 4 Important safety information 5–6 Specifications of your fridge freezer BR180SS/W BR181SL 7–8 7 8 Description of the appliance Description of the product features 9 - 10 10 Using your Baumatic fridge freezer Before switching on During first use Switching on the appliance and setting the thermostat 11 - 12 10 10 11 - 12 Arranging and storing food in the fridge section 13 - 14 freezer compartment The Freezing fresh food Tips on freezing Storing commercially frozen food
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 BR180SS/W o o o o o o Total gross/net capacity: Gross capacity (fridge/freezer): Net capacity (fridge/freezer): Energy efficiency class: Freezer star rating: Freezing capacity: 315/305 litres 215/100 litres 209/96 litres A+ (0.74 kWh per 24 hours) **** 4.
BR181SL o o o o o o Total gross/net capacity: Gross capacity (fridge/freezer): Net capacity (fridge/freezer): Energy efficiency class: Freezer star rating: Freezing capacity: 315/305 litres 215/100 litres 209/96 litres A (0.82 kWh per 24 hours) **** 4.
Description of the appliance 1) Top cover 2) Thermostat dial (and light) 3) Adjustable fridge shelves (x 3) 4) Salad crisper cover 5) Salad crisper 6) Upper freezer drawers 7) Lower freezer drawer 8) Adjustable feet (x 2) 9) Egg tray 10) Dairy shelf 11) Door shelves (x 2) 12) Bottle shelf 9
Description of the product features 1) Adjustable fridge 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 lift the rear of the shelf slightly and carefully pull it forward, out of the grooves. 2) Defrost water outlet o The interior of the refrigerator is cooled by the cooling plate that is on the rear wall.
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. This will allow any refrigerant gasses that may have been disturbed during the transportation process to settle.
Switching 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 dial is located on the right hand side of the fridge section. o The thermostat automatically regulates the temperature inside the fridge freezer, depending on what number you have turned the thermostat dial to. o If you set the thermostat dial below position <1>, then the appliance will not cool, but the internal light will still function.
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. 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 kept in airtight containers. 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.
Freezing fresh food o To freeze the maximum quantity of fresh food specified above, you should turn the thermostat dial to position <5>, 3 hours prior to attempting freezing. o For smaller quantities of fresh food, you should turn the thermostat dial to position <5>, approximately 1 hour prior to attempting freezing. o Fresh food should be packed into airtight containers or packaging. This will help to make sure that the food doesn’t dry out or lose its flavour.
o If you are freezing liquid, then do not fill the container to the brim. Liquids will expand when being frozen. o Do not place bottles (glass or tin) containing liquids (especially sparkling liquids) into the freezer as they could cause the bottle to burst during freezing. Storing commercially frozen food o The storage time and recommended temperature for storing commercially frozen foods are indicated on the packaging. o Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for storage and use of frozen food.
Making ice cubes o Fill the ice cube tray with water and place it in the upper freezer drawers (6). o After the water is completely frozen and turned to ice, you can twist the ice cube tray (as shown in the drawing below) to dispense the ice. Normal operating noises Ice cracking noise o Can be heard during the automatic defrosting process. o Can be caused by expansion and contraction within the fridge freezer. Short cracking noise o Can be heard when the thermostat turns the compressor on and off.
Saving energy when using your fridge-freezer Installing: o Install the appliance in a cool position. If it is placed in direct sunlight or next to an oven or other heat source, the energy consumption can increase substantially. o Ensure the appliance is installed with the correct ventilation requirements. Restricting ventilation can increase the energy consumption by 15%.
o If you have a second appliance that is not used, make sure that it is stored with the power off and the door left ajar until it is actually required. Disposing: o If you're going to throw out your old fridge, see if there's a chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) recycler in your area. The government department which looks after the environment in your area may be able to help you.
The defrost drain hole o Defrosting occurs automatically in the refrigerator section during operation. The defrost water is collected by the evaporating tray and evaporates automatically. o The drain hole should be cleaned periodically with the drain hole cleaner. This will prevent water from collecting in the bottom of the refrigerator, instead of flowing down the defrost drainage channel and drain hole. o IMPORTANT: Please note that the drain hole cleaner should not be left in position permanently.
Defrosting the freezer section The frost in the freezer section should be removed periodically. You can use a plastic scraper to keep down the amount of frost that builds. IMPORTANT: The freezer section should be defrosted at least twice a year. The number of times that you need to defrost it, will depend on the setting of your thermostat and how much food you freeze and store in the compartment.
o You should not attempt to freeze fresh food inside the freezer section until this 24 hour time period has elapsed. o Do not defrost the appliance with other electrical devices (e.g. hair dryer). Do not use sharp metal objects to remove the ice on the freezer, as this could cause damage to the refrigerant system. Replacing the light bulb WARNING: PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR APPLIANCE IS DISCONNECTED FROM YOUR MAINS SUPPLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULB.
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 fridge section.
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.
Attaching the handle o Take out the handle and screw covers from the accessory bag in the salad crisper drawer. o Close the door and remove the screws or hole cover installed on it. Both screws are on one side and the hole cover on the other. o Fasten the handle (3) with the self-tapping screws (2) on the side of the door (4) where it is to be installed. Tighten them to fix the handle firmly into the place.
o Finally, refit the screw covers. Reversing the doors IMPORTANT: Make sure you have enough room to lean the appliance back at a 45° angle. Care should be taken not to damage or break the condenser coils on the rear of the fridge freezer. THE APPLIANCE MUST BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SUPPLY BEFORE COMMENCING THE DOOR REVERSAL PROCESS. CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THIS PROCESS WILL REQUIRE TWO PEOPLE TO COMPLETE IT.
When refitting hinges to the cabinet, you must ensure that the screws are fully tightened. However it is important that the screws are not over tightened. 1) Gently prise off the three plastic screw covers from the top cover, using a small flat-headed screwdriver. Then remove the screws from the front and back of the top cover, before taking it off. 2) Gently prise off the top hinge hole cover and then refit it to the opposite side of the top cover.
3) Gently prise off the plastic hinge covers at the top of the fridge door, using a small flat-headed screwdriver. One of the plastic hinge covers is small; this one will be reused later in the door reversal process. A larger plastic hinge cover will be supplied with the appliance separately and this should be used instead of the existing one. 4) Remove the upper hinge using a medium sized cross-headed screwdriver. 5) Carefully remove the fridge door from the middle hinge.
12) Unscrew the two screws that are fitted to the lower hinge holes on the left hand side of the cabinet. Then fit the lower hinge to the left hand side of the cabinet using the screws that you have just removed. 13) Carefully return the fridge freezer back to its upright position. If necessary adjust the two front feet to make sure that the appliance is level. 14) Locate and refit the freezer door onto the lower hinge.
18) The upper hinge needs to be rotated through 180 degrees from its original position, before being refitted to the opposite side of the cabinet. IMPORTANT: You must ensure that the hinge locates into the relevant hole in the fridge door. 19) Refit the top cover and then retighten the screws at the front and back of the top cover.
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 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. o IMPORTANT: It is normal to get some ice droplets forming on the back wall of the appliance. The formation of ice droplets does not indicate an appliance fault. There is water in the base of the fridge or leaking out of my fridge. o Follow the “The defrost drain hole” section on page 20.
IMPORTANT: If your appliance appears not to be operating correctly, then you should disconnect it from your mains supply and then contact the Customer Care Department 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.
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