USER MANUAL FOR YOUR BAUMATIC RETRO14BL/RETRO14IV 315 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..................................................................................................
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) Control panel Interior light Fan Egg tray Adjustable shelf (3 supplied) Salad crisper Bottle shelf (2 supplied) Upper door shelves Freezer section (B) 9) Fresh food freezing drawer 10) Frozen food storage drawer 11) Frozen food storage drawer 12) Adjustable feet 13) Defrost water groove 14) Freezer door shelf (2 supplied) 15) Ice cube tray NOTE: The above diagram is for illustrative purposes only.
Control panel 15) 16) 17) 18) 19) 20) 21) LED display Warning alarm off button Warning alarm neon ON/OFF neon ON/OFF button and temperature setting button Fast freeze function neon Fridge/freezer section selector dial 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.
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. 6) Freezer section o A freezer section, with a gross capacity of 111 litres. 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.
Fridge/freezer section selector dial o o The fridge/freezer section selector dial (21) should be used to select which section of the appliance you wish to control. o If the selector dial is pointing at the symbol opposite, then the temperature of the freezer section can be adjusted. o If the selector dial is pointing at the symbol opposite, then the temperature of the fridge section can be adjusted.
Switching off the fridge section only o Turn the fridge/freezer section selector dial (21) to the fridge symbol. o Press and hold down the ON/OFF button (19) for 3 seconds and the fridge section will go off, but the freezer section will continue to operate. o To switch the fridge section back on, make sure that the fridge/freezer section selector dial (21) is pointing the fridge symbol and then press and hold down the ON/OFF button (19) for 3 seconds.
o On colder temperature settings, your fridge freezer will work harder to maintain a lower temperature. There is no need to run your appliance on maximum setting for either the fridge or freezer sections for prolonged periods. o We would recommend that you set the fridge section to a temperature of 3 - 4°C and the freezer section to a temperature of -18°C. o IMPORTANT: If the fridge section is set to a lower temperature than 5°C for prolonged periods of time, the defrost drain hole may freeze.
o Thawed foods must not be frozen for a second time. Fast freeze function o Your appliance is fitted with a fast freeze setting, which you should use when freezing fresh food. o Turn the fridge/freezer section selector dial (21) to the freezer symbol. o Press the temperature setting button (19) until SF appears on the LED display. Whilst you are setting the temperature, the LED display (15) will flash.
o When freezing smaller amounts of fresh food or storing items that are already frozen, there is no need to adjust the position of the thermostat dial or switch on the fast freeze function. o Fresh food should be frozen in the fresh food freezing drawer (9). 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. It will also ensure that flavour does not transfer from other foods.
o Take care that your frozen food packages do not start to thaw before you place them in your freezer. This will shorten the length of time that you can safely store the food for. 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.
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 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. o Use a solution of bicarbonate of soda and lukewarm water to clean the evaporating tray. 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.
o IMPORTANT: You should place some old towels on the flooring that is immediately in front of the appliance. In case any defrost water comes out of the freezer section and onto the floor. o Avoid using any defrosting sprays, as they may cause damage to plastic parts and may be hazardous to your health. o Once all the ice that has built up has melted, then the inside of the freezer section should be dried thoroughly.
o Press and hold down the ON/OFF button (19) for 3 seconds. o The ON/OFF neon (18) will light to confirm that you have switched the appliance back on again. 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.
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.
Troubleshooting IMPORTANT: If your fridge freezer appears not to be operating properly, before contacting the Baumatic Service Department, please refer to the checklist below. My fridge freezer does not appear to be working/there is no power to my appliance. o o o o Check that the plug is fully inserted into the power socket. 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).
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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