BRCF1860-BGL/RGL/WGL 319 Litre 2 door combi fridge-freezer s
USER MANUAL FOR YOUR BAUMATIC BRCF1860-BGL/RGL/WGL 319 Litre 2 door 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 combi fridge freezer Product and aperture dimensions Product specifications Description of your appliance Description of the product features 7-10 7 7 8 9-10 Using your combi fridge freezer Before switching on During first use Turning on the appliance Setting the fridge thermostat Using the fast freeze drawer Arranging and storing food in the fridge section 11-14 11 11 12 12 13 13-14 freezer compartment The Freezin
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 Customer Care department. 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: 1850 600 640 mm mm mm Energy efficiency class o Energy class: A+ Cubic capacities o Total gross/net capacity: o Gross capacity (fridge/freezer): o Net capacity (fridge/freezer): 319/302 litres 215/104 litres 214/88 litres Specifications of the appliance o o o o o o Automatic fridge defrost Adjustable thermostat Antibacterial surface Interior ventilator (fridge section) Adjustable feet Reversible door o o
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 remove the salad crispers. The rating plate will indicate the ambient temperature range that your appliance will function correctly within.
Description of the 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 lift the back of the shelf and carefully pull it out of the grooves. Salad crisper drawers and cover o The crisper drawers are suitable for storing fruits, salad and vegetables.
Bottle rack o The lower door rack 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. Door rack height adjustment It is possible to adjust the height of the door racks o Remove all items from the rack that you want to adjust the height of. o Hold both sides of the rack then lift it upwards and pull it towards you.
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.
Turning on the appliance and setting the thermostat You switch on your appliance by connecting it to your mains supply and setting the thermostat. o The thermostat is located at the top of the fridge compartment, behind the door. It regulates the temperature inside the refrigerator and freezer, depending on what number you have turned the thermostat control knob to. o Position <0> means that the appliance will not cool. However the light will still function.
Using the Fast Freeze freezer drawer This facility should be used before and whilst you are freezing fresh food. It will ensure that a powerful supply of cold air enters the top freezer drawer. o Set the thermostat to setting <7> a few hours prior to freezing the fresh food. o Put your fresh food into the Fast Freeze drawer and leave to cool for 24 hours. o After 24 hours check that the food has frozen satisfactorily.
o Some organic solutions, such as the oils in lemon/orange peel and acid in butter, can cause damage to the plastic parts contained inside of the refrigerator. o Do not open the refrigerator door too often or leave the door open for long periods of time, as this will increase the temperature inside of the appliance. o Meat should be wrapped in polythene bags and then placed on the glass shelf above the salad crisper drawers. o Cold dishes/cooked food should be covered and can be placed on any shelf.
o The guidance of the food manufacturer should be followed, in regard to the maximum storage time. o Thawed foods must not be frozen for a second time. Freezing fresh food o To freeze fresh food you should set the thermostat to <7> a few hours prior to attempting freezing. o Once you have added the food, you should continue to set the thermostat to <7> for 24 hours. o Fresh food should be packed into airtight containers or packaging.
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. o When shopping, be careful to choose food which is adequately packed and is provided with complete storage instructions. It should have been stored in a freezer where the temperature does not rise above -18°C. o Do not buy packages of food that are covered with frost.
o If any of the food has started to defrost, then you should not return it into the freezer section, it should be consumed within a short period of time. Making ice cubes o Fill the ice cube tray with water and place it in the upper freezer drawers. 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.
Important user information IMPORTANT: Care should be taken to make sure that the airflow duct vents on the rear interior wall of the fridge and freezer sections are not blocked. IMPORTANT: If your mains power supply fails, then the food inside of the freezer section will be preserved for a 20 hour period. After 20 hours the food should be removed from the freezer section and consumed as quickly as possible. Saving energy when using your fridge-freezer Installing: o Install the appliance in a cool position.
o Allow food to sufficiently cool before putting it in the appliance (but don’t let it sit at room temperature for too long). o In the freezer compartment, food packages should be scattered and never grouped or stacked together until they are completely frozen. o If you are going away for a long period of time, turn off the appliance, empty and clean it and leave the door ajar.
o When cleaning is complete, dry your hands and then reconnect the plug to your mains supply. IMPORTANT: Before attempting any of the cleaning steps shown below, you should remove all items from the shelves and sections that you are cleaning. Fridge and freezer sections Door rack o To remove a door rack: Take off all of the items that are stored on the shelf that you want to remove. Pull the shelf upwards (1) and then carefully pull it away from the inside of the door (2).
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 You should periodically clean the air vents and condenser at the rear of the appliance with a vacuum cleaner or brush. o When cleaning is complete, dry your hands and then reconnect the plug to your mains supply. 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.
o IMPORTANT: Please note that the drain hole cleaner should not be left in position permanently. Otherwise this may prevent the defrost water from entering the drain hole. o You can also pour a small amount of water down the drain hole to clean the defrost drainage channel. 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.
o Leave the door to the freezer compartment open. You can place a bowl of warm water inside the freezer compartment to speed up the defrost process. o It is recommended to line the floor in front of the freezer with old towels to absorb the defrost water and prevent any damage to the floor surface or surrounding furniture. o Once all the ice that has built up has melted, the inside of the freezer compartment should be dried thoroughly.
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 inside the refrigerator on the bottom left edge.
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 where the ambient temperature of the room, corresponds climate classification that is stated on the rating plate appliance. Your appliance may not function correctly if the temperature falls outside of the following ranges.
o Be sure to leave enough space for the opening of the door, to avoid damage to the appliance or personal injury. IMPORTANT: Before locating your appliance into position you should attach the buffer supports (supplied) (1) into the guide slots (2) on the top rear of your appliance. The buffer supports will prevent your appliance from being pushed too far back against a wall which could damage the appliance and reduce airflow.
Reversing the doors of your appliance The doors of your fridge freezer can be set to open from the left or the right. If you want the doors to be hinged on the left hand side and opening from the right hand side, you will need to follow the door reversal process on the following pages. 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.
o Remove the (hinge) covers (C) from the top of the appliance. o Remove the upper hinge bracket (6) together with the screws and plastic spacer behind the bracket. o Lift the upper door off the middle hinge pin and place it on a cushioned surface to prevent scratching it. o Remove the stopper (5) from the bottom of the top door. Install the new door stopper (supplied) on the opposite side. o Remove the middle hinge (4) along with the hinge pin and washers by removing the two screws.
o Lift the lower door (3) off the bottom hinge pin and place it on a cushioned surface to prevent scratching it. o Remove the bottom décor plinth (1). o Remove the hinge pin (2) from the bottom right hinge (7) and transfer it along with the washers to the hinge on the opposite side. o Remove the screw hole covers (8) from the middle left of the appliance and relocate to the opposite side.
After the door has been reversed, you should check the door seal of the fridge and freezer door. Neither seal should be creased or crushed; otherwise there will be a gap between it and the inside of the door. o The seal must adhere properly all the way around the door. o If either seal is not adhering to the cabinet properly, then you should either:1. Use a warm damp cloth and manipulate the seal until it does adhere to the cabinet properly, all the way around the door. or 2.
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 BRCF1860-BGL/RGL/WGL 7 – Refrigerator-Freezer A+ 270 kWh 214 litres 88 litres 4 Fridge 20 hours 12kg/24hr N 41 dB Freestanding (1) On a scale from A+++ (highest efficiency) to G (low
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