RETRO3BL/IV RETRO4BL/IV Fridge freezer
USER MANUAL FOR YOUR BAUMATIC RETRO3BL/IV RETRO4BL/IV 315 Litre retro style fridge freezer 316 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 Environmental note 4 Important safety information 5–6 Specifications of your RETRO3BL/RETRO3IV Specifications of your RETRO4BL/RETRO4IV Description of the RETRO3BL/IV Description of the RETRO4BL/IV Description of the product features 7 8 9 10 11 Using your Baumatic fridge freezer Before switching on During first use Turning on the appliance and setting the thermostat Arranging and storing food in the fridge section The freezer compartment Freezing fresh food Tips on freezing Making ice cubes
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 Technical 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 RETRO3BL/RETRO3IV Congratulations on purchasing a Baumatic fridge freezer o o o o o Total gross/net capacity: Gross capacity (fridge/freezer): Net capacity (fridge/freezer): Energy efficiency: Star rating: o o o o o o o 4 Safety glass shelves 2 Salad crispers Butter compartment Egg rack Bottle rack General rack Shelf in freezer compartment 315/311 litres 257/58 litres 255/56 litres A+ **** Dimensions of appliance Height: Width: Depth: 1710 mm 600 mm 650 mm * Please refer to th
Specifications of your RETRO4BL/RETRO4IV Congratulations on purchasing a Baumatic fridge freezer o o o o o Total gross/net capacity: Gross capacity (fridge/freezer): Net capacity (fridge/freezer): Energy efficiency: Star rating: o o o o o o o 3 Safety glass shelves 2 Salad crispers Butter compartment Egg rack Bottle rack General rack 3 freezer drawers 316/301 litres 216/100 litres 218/83 litres A+ **** Dimensions of appliance Height: Width: Depth: 1880 mm 600 mm 650 mm * Please refer to the installa
Description of the RETRO3BL/IV 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) Dairy section Middle shelf Bottle shelf Doors Salad crisper drawers Fridge shelves Thermostat and light Freezer compartment 9
Description of the RETRO4BL/IV 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Thermostat Adjustable shelves Meat Box Salad crisper drawers Compartment for freezing fresh food* Freezer drawers Middle door shelves Dairy section Bottle shelf Internal light * There is an ice cube storage drawer above this drawer (not shown in the above drawing).
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.
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.
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 is located at the top of the fridge section, on the inside of the cabinet. o The thermostat automatically regulates the temperature inside the fridge freezer, depending on what number you have turned the thermostat control dial (K) to. A green light (V) will switch on to indicate that the fridge freezer is cooling.
o IMPORTANT: Do not run the thermostat at position 5 for prolonged periods of time, otherwise the defrost drainage hole may freeze. 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.
o Cheese and butter should be placed in airtight containers, or they can be wrapped in aluminium foil or polythene bags. As much air as possible should be removed from the bags. 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 compartment The freezer compartment is suitable for storing and freezing food.
o The orange super freeze light (A) will switch on to indicate that fast freezing has been selected. o Super freeze will remain operational for 24 hours, after which time it will switch off automatically. 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 Do not allow fresh food to touch items that are already frozen.
o It is possible to turn off the super freeze at any time by turning the thermostat dial back down from position <5>, the orange super freeze light will go out. 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.
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.
Defrosting the refrigerator compartment o Defrosting occurs automatically in the refrigerator section during operation. The defrost water is collected by the evaporating tray and evaporates automatically. o The evaporating tray and defrost water drain hole should be cleaned periodically with the defrost drain plug. This will prevent water from collecting in the bottom of the refrigerator, instead of flowing down the defrost drainage channel and drain hole.
o Whilst defrosting the appliance, the food should be removed from the compartment 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. o DO NOT PLACE FOOD BACK IN THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT THAT HAS STARTED TO THAW. o Set the thermostat knob to position <0> and disconnect the appliance from your mains supply.
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 Once all the ice that has built up has melted, then the inside of the freezer compartment should be dried thoroughly. Failure to do this will result in immediate ice build when the appliance is turned back on. o With dry hands, reconnect your appliance to your mains supply.
Replacing the light bulb WARNING: PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR APPLIANCE IS DISCONNECTED FROM YOUR MAINS SUPPLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULB. o There is an interior light next to the thermostat dial. o Use a screwdriver to undo the screw in the light bulb cover, and then gently open the light bulb cover. o Change the present light bulb with a new one. The replacement bulb should not have a greater rating than 15 W.
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.
The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal marked “E” (earth), or by the earth symbol, or coloured green and yellow. 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.
o Anything positioned above the appliance must be at least 15 cm away to allow sufficient cooling of the condenser. You must allow a 5 cm gap to the rear and either side of the appliance. o If supplied, you should fit two spacers to the back of the cabinet, at the top of the condenser. This will ensure that the correct distance is maintained at the rear of the appliance.
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 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).
IMPORTANT: If your appliance appears not to be operating correctly, then you should disconnect it from your mains supply and then contact the Baumatic Service 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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