USER MANUAL FOR YOUR BAUMATIC RETRO13BL/RETRO13IV 294 Litre retro style 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 Contents .............................................................................................. 2 Environmental note.............................................................................. 3 Important safety information............................................................ 4-5 Use of the appliance .............................................................................4 Before using your appliance ..................................................................
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. This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
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.
o Always ensure that the location where you are installing your appliance is free of stored items such as papers and other flammable materials. o Never block the ventilation openings of the appliance, either on the inside or its exterior. o It is vital to keep your appliance well ventilated, so that there is proper air flow between the bottom of the unit and the plinth/kick plate which it is sitting on. o Do not place electrical devices inside of the appliance, such as mixers or ice cream makers.
Description of the appliance Fridge section (A) 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Fan Interior light and thermostat dial Adjustable shelf (3 supplied) Egg tray Salad crisper Fan Upper door shelves Bottle shelf Lower door shelf 14) Thermostat dial 6 10) Adjustable feet Freezer section (B) 11) Adjustable freezer shelf 12) Ice cube tray 13) Freezer door shelf
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. Then lift the front of the shelf and carefully pull it 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.
During first use o You should set the thermostat dial to its maximum setting for 24 hours after switching on the appliance for the first time. o When you first switch on the appliance, the compressor will run continuously for approximately 24 hours or until the fridge freezer reaches a cool enough temperature. o During this period of time, you should try not to open the door frequently or place a large amount of food within the appliance.
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.
Fast freeze function o Your appliance is fitted with a fast freeze setting, which you should use when freezing fresh food. o Turn the thermostat dial (14) to the SF position. o To turn off the fast freeze function, turn the thermostat dial (14) back to the Eco. position. o If the fast freeze function is not switched off, then it will do so automatically after approximately 2 days. o After the fast freeze function switches off automatically, you will need to turn the dial back to the Eco.
o IMPORTANT: The fast freeze function should not be switched on for prolonged periods of time; otherwise it may cause the appliance to overwork. It could also cause the fridge and freezer section to freeze over. 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 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 After washing the appliance, wipe over the area that you have cleaned with a damp cloth and then dry it thoroughly. o When cleaning is complete, dry your hands and then reconnect the plug to your mains supply. The defrost drain hole o Defrosting occurs automatically in the refrigerator compartment during operation.
o At least three hours prior to defrosting, the fast freeze setting should be switched on; this will make sure that the food contained in the freezer section is frozen properly. o Whilst defrosting the appliance, the food should be removed from the freezer section and wrapped in several layers of paper and stored in a cool place. The foods rise in temperature will shorten its storage life and therefore the food should be used within a relatively short period of time.
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 refrigerator.
o Your appliance should not be located in direct sunlight or exposed to continuous heat or extremes of temperature (e.g. next to a radiator or boiler). If this is not feasible, then you should install an insulation plate between the appliance and the adjacent heat source. o You should check whether there is an electrical socket available, which will be accessible after your appliance is installed. o Place the appliance flatly and firmly on a solid base.
My fridge freezer appears to be performing poorly o o o o Check that the appliance isn’t overloaded and that food hasn’t been packed too tightly into it. The thermostat setting is too low; you should turn the thermostat up higher. Ensure that the door is closing properly and that the door has not been opened for a prolonged period in error. Ensure that there is adequate ventilation for your appliance.
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