TITAN4 Stainless steel side by side frost free fridge/freezer
USER MANUAL FOR YOUR BAUMATIC TITAN4 Stainless steel side by side 608 litre frost free 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 Important safety information Specifications of your fridge freezer Dimensions of the appliance Energy efficiency class Cubic capacities Specifications of your appliance Description of the appliance Description of the product features 4 5–6 7 - 10 7 7 7 7-8 8-9 9-10 Using your Baumatic fridge freezer Before switching on During first use Control panel Turning on the appliance Setting the thermostat in the freezer Setting the thermostat in the fridge Turning on the super freezer o
Environmental note o The packaging materials that Baumatic uses are environmentally friendly and can be recycled. o Please discard all packaging material with due regard for the environment.
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 Dimensions of your appliance o Height: o Width: o Depth: 1770 mm 906 mm 735 mm Energy efficiency class o Energy class: A Cubic capacities o o o o Gross capacity (fridge): Gross capacity (freezer): Net capacity (fridge): Net capacity (freezer): 380 228 370 179 litres litres litres litres Specifications of the appliance o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o Frost free fridge and freezer Turbo cooling system Digital control panel Ice maker Water dispenser 2 x Adjust
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 on the front left edge of the inside of the fridge section. You will need to open the door of your appliance to be able to find it. The rating plate will indicate the ambient temperature range that your appliance will function correctly within.
5) Ice-maker and storage. Refrigerator 6) Xpress can chiller, a quick cooling compartment (for storing beverages). 7) Refrigerator shelf (for storing common foods). 8) Egg case (do not use the case for storing ice cubes or place it in the freezer). 9) Salad/vegetable crisper drawer 10) Fruit crisper drawer 11) Water filter. 12) Multi-plus zone (storage space for general foods). 13) Refreshment pocket (for storing refrigerated foods, milk, juice, beer bottles etc).
Movable egg container o This case can be placed on any shelf, depending on how the food in your fridge is arranged. Fruit and salad/vegetable crisper drawers o For storing fruits, salad and vegetables, these drawers are designed to keep the contents fresh for as long as possible. o Care should be taken when storing tropical fruit (bananas and pineapples etc) and tomatoes. As these types of items can easily deteriorate in a lower temperature. Dispenser o Will dispense chilled water or cubed ice.
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 means that any refrigerant gasses that may have been disturbed during the transportation process are allowed to settle.
Control panel The control panel is located in the front of the freezer door, above the dispenser. 1) Freeze-set selection button for freezer compartment temperature. 2) Light / reset filter button. Press once to turn the dispenser light on. Press and hold for three seconds to reset or after filter exchange. 3) Alarm display. An alarm may sound if the temperature abnormally rises due to a power cut for example. To turn an alarm off, press the lock button once. 4) Safety lock display.
8) Ice-maker lock button. 9) Refrigerator-set selection button for refrigerator temperature. 10) Lock button for control panel. Press button once to prevent settings being accidently changed. To release the lock, press and hold for longer than three seconds and the display will go out. Turning on the appliance o You switch on your appliance by connecting it to your mains supply. Setting the thermostat in the freezer o Press the FREEZER SET selection button to set the temperature in the freezer section.
Setting the thermostat in the fridge o Press the REFRIGERATOR SET selection button to set the temperature in the fridge section. o The temperature that you have selected will show in the digital display next to the REFRIGERATOR SET selection button. o The temperature shown in the display will count through in the sequence shown below:- o We would recommend that the fridge section is set to a minimum temperature of 5°C.
Turning on the super freezer option This setting should be used before and whilst you are freezing fresh food, it will ensure that a powerful supply of cold air enters the freezer compartment. o Press the FREEZER SET selection button and hold until the symbol appears next to the temperature display. o To turn the super freeze function off, press the FREEZER SET selection button again. IMPORTANT: This mode should only be used prior to and when freezing fresh food.
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 shelves that sit in the door. o Garlic, potatoes, onions and bananas should only be stored in a refrigerator IF they are stored in airtight containers. The freezer compartment The freezer compartment is suitable for storing and freezing food. o The freezer compartment temperature must have already reached -18 degrees centigrade (or lower) before you attempt to store food that is already frozen or freezing fresh food.
o Do not allow fresh food to touch items that are already frozen. o After 24 hours you should check that the fresh food is satisfactorily frozen. If it is then you should turn the SUPER FREEZER function off again to return the appliance to normal operation. 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.
The dispenser When your fridge/freezer is first connected to your mains supply, it will automatically select chilled water mode and the water symbol will light. Before first use You should not attempt to dispense ice for 24 hours after the appliance is first connected to your mains supply. o Once the fridge and freezer sections have cooled sufficiently place a cup against the PUSH pad in the dispenser and pour out a couple of glasses of water.
The ice maker o 14 - 15 times a day, the ice maker will automatically produce approximately 10 ice cubes. o These ice cubes will be stored in the ice cube storage case. o If the ice storage case becomes full, then the automatic ice making operation will stop. o It is normal for there to be banging sounds, whilst the ice is being deposited into the ice cube storage case. o If you use the dispenser several times in quick succession, then the ice cube storage case may empty.
o If ice cubes do not dispense, then pull out the ice cube storage case and separate any ice cubes that may have got stuck together. Then try to dispense ice again. Locking the ice maker o Before cleaning the ice cube storage case or if you do not want the ice maker to produce ice, press the LOCK ICE MAKER button. o You should then remove all ice from the ice cube storage case. o To reactivate the ice maker you should press the LOCK ICE MAKER button again.
o If you change the water filter before the FILTER CHANGE icon comes on, then you should still press and hold the LIGHT BUTTON for 5 seconds to reset the countdown. 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 12 hour period.
o Do not set the thermostat too low. A change of just one degree can effect the energy consumption by 5%. Use a thermometer to check the temperature. o The freezer compartment should operate at -15 to -18 degrees Celsius. The refrigerator should operate at around 3 to 4 degrees Celsius. 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 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. IMPORTANT: Before attempting any of the cleaning steps shown below, you should remove all items from the shelves and compartments that you are cleaning.
Interior parts 1) Use a cloth that has been wetted with water and mild (neutral) detergent and wipe over the interior parts of the appliance. 1) Use a cloth that has been wetted with water and mild (neutral) detergent and wipe around the door seal. 1) At least once a year, remove any dust that has gathered on the grill at the rear of the appliance, using a vacuum cleaner. 1) Take out the spillage grill and use a cloth to remove water from and clean this area.
Defrosting the freezer compartment Your appliance is frost free, so you should not need to manually defrost the freezer section. However if for example the door is left open for a prolonged period of time or the door gasket is not sealing correctly, then you could get ice building in the freezer section. If this occurs, then you should follow the steps below.
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 water filter o IMPORTANT: Before commencing this process, disconnect your appliance from the mains supply. please o Open the fridge door and look in the top right hand corner to locate the water filter cover locking cap. o Unscrew the water filter locking cap.
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.
Installation preparation IMPORTANT: A minimum of two people should complete all of the installation steps given in this manual. o Check that the appliance will easily pass through all doorways en route to its final position. o Appliance dimensions: 1770 mm(h) x 906 mm(w) x 735 mm(d). (including door handles). o If your appliance will not fit through a doorway, then it is possible to remove the fridge and freezer doors.
5) Whilst still supporting the door, slowly lift it upwards to disengage it from the lower hinge. Once the door has been lifted clear of the lower hinge, pull it away from the main chassis of the freezer section. Care should be taken not to damage the water tube whilst removing the door. IMPORTANT: The door should be lent carefully against a wall, so that the inner or outer surfaces cannot be accidentally damaged. Removing the fridge door 1) Unscrew the top hinge cover using a screwdriver.
IMPORTANT: The door should be lent carefully against a wall, so that the inner or outer surfaces cannot be accidentally damaged. Replacing the freezer door 1) Firstly insert the water tube into the hole in the bottom hinge and then insert the bottom of the freezer door into the bottom hinge too. Make sure that the hinge pin has been inserted into the hole in the bottom of the freezer door. 2) Insert the back of the top hinge in the groove on the top of the cabinet.
Replacing the fridge door 1) Insert the bottom of the fridge door into the bottom hinge, making sure that the hinge pin has been inserted into the hole in the bottom of the fridge door. 2) Insert the back of the top hinge in the groove on the top of the cabinet. Close the door fully against the cabinet, and then make sure that the top hinge pin is fitted securely into the hole on top of the freezer door. 3) Reconnect the harness wires and then turn the hinge fastener clockwise.
Connecting the water inlet hose and water filter 1) Connection the water inlet hose to the connector on the rear of the appliance. 2) Place the seal inside of connector A and then screw connector A securely onto your cold water mains supply. Push the water inlet hose firmly onto connector A. o Ensure that the water tap which the inlet hose is connected to is fully open.
o Check thoroughly for any leaks. IMPORTANT- If there are any signs of water leaks, you should follow the installation procedure stage by stage again. Levelling the appliance and adjusting the doors The appliance must be situated on a level and even floor; otherwise the doors may not hang properly or seal correctly. The front of the appliance should be a little higher than the rear of the fridge freezer. This will allow for easy closing of the doors.
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 or there is water in the base of the 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. The front and side of my fridge freezer feels warm or hot.
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. The appliance must be accessible for the engineer to perform any necessary repair. If your appliance is installed in such a way that an engineer is concerned that damage will be caused to the appliance or your kitchen, then he will not complete a repair.
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