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    							Using your Baumatic fridge freezer 
     
    Before switching on 
     o Make sure that it has been installed by a suitably qualified 
    person, as per the informatio n 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 distur bed during the transportation 
    process to settle.  
      o The outside of the appliance and the removable accessories 
    contained within it, should be cl eaned with a solution of liquid 
    detergent and water.  
      o The interior of the app liance should be cleaned 
    with a solution of sodium  bicarbonate dissolved in 
    lukewarm water. The interior and accessories 
    should be thoroughly dr ied, after the cleaning 
    process has been completed.  
     
    o There can be an odour when you fi rst switch on the appliance. It 
    will lessen as the appliance starts to cool.  
     
    During first use 
      o When you first switch on the appliance, the compressor will run 
    continuously for approximatel y 24 hours or until the fridge 
    freezer reaches a cool enough temperature. 
      o With dry hands, connect your appliance to your mains supply. 
    Set the thermostat control knob  to position  for a 24 hour 
    period, before positioning it to the normal setting of . 
     
    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. 
      o If the unit is switched off or unp lugged, you must allow at least 5 
    minutes before restarting the a ppliance on the thermostat or 
    reconnecting it to your mains supply. 
       
     
     
     
     
     
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    							Switching on the appliance and setting the thermostat 
     
    You switch on your appliance by connecting it to your mains supply 
    and setting the thermostat. The thermo stat dial is located on the right 
    hand side of the fridge section.
     
      o The thermostat automatically regulates the temperature inside 
    the fridge freezer, depending on  what number you have turned 
    the thermostat dial to.  
     
    o  If you set the thermostat dial below position , then the 
    appliance will not cool, but the in ternal light will still function. 
     
    o Position  will give you a higher  temperature inside the fridge 
    freezer. 
      o Position  will give you a lowe r temperature inside the fridge 
    freezer. 
      o Ideally the thermostat should be set to position . 
      o The fridge section can maintain a temperature of between 4 – 6 
    degrees centigrade. 
      o The freezer section can cool down to -18°C and lower.  
      o IMPORTANT:  The ambient temperature of the room, 
    the temperature of food and the amount of food that 
    has been placed in the frid ge freezer and how often the 
    door is opened, will all affect the temperature being 
    maintained by the appliance. 
      o On the maximum setting (position ), your fridge freezer will 
    work harder to maintain a lower  temperature. There is no need 
    to run your appliance at this setting for prolonged periods. 
    Unless you are freezing fresh food, you should have the 
    thermostat knob set to .  
      o IMPORTANT:  Do not run the thermostat  above position , 
    otherwise the defrost drainage hole will freeze. 
      o If the unit is switched off or unp lugged, you must allow at least 5 
    minutes before restarting the a ppliance on the thermostat or 
    reconnecting it to your mains supply. 
     
     
     
     
     
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    Arranging and storing food in the fridge section 
     
    o Warm food or evaporating liquids  should not be stored in your 
    refrigerator, as this will increa se the humidity inside of the 
    appliance.  
      o All foods should be wrapped or  covered, this is particularly 
    important if the food has a st rong flavour. You should use 
    polythene bags or sheets, aluminium foil, wax paper. Liquids 
    should be stored in cove red containers or bottles.  
      o To maximise the space inside of the fridge section, any excessive 
    packaging on the food should be removed.  
      o Quickly perishable food should be stored at the back of the 
    refrigerator, which is the coldest part of the appliance.  
      o No food items should be allowed to come into contact with the 
    back wall of the refrigerator. 
     
    o Make sure that you arrange food  in such a way that the door can 
    close completely. Particular attent ion should be given to bottles 
    that may protrude when placed  on shelves inside the main 
    section of the refrigerator.  
      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 polyth ene bags and then placed on 
    the glass shelf above the salad drawers.  
      (Meat should only be stored in this manner for one or two 
    days at the most) . 
     
    o  Cold dishes/cooked food  should be covered and can be placed 
    on any shelf.  
     
    o  Fruit and vegetables  should be cleaned thoroughly and placed 
    in the salad drawer.  
      o Cheese and butter  should be placed in airtight containers, or 
    they can be wrapped in alumin ium 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 an d bananas should only be 
    stored in a refrigerator IF  they are kept in airtight 
    containers. 
     
    The  freezer section 
     
    The freezer section is suitable  for storing and freezing food. 
      o The freezer section temperature  must have already reached -18 
    degrees centigrade (or lower) be fore you attempt to store food 
    that is already frozen or freezing fresh food. 
      o The freezer section is only able to freeze a certain quantity of 
    food at one time. You should no t attempt to freeze more than 
    4.5 kilograms of fresh food  within a 24 hour period. 
      o Preferably the lower freezer drawer  (7) should be used when 
    freezing fresh food. Once the food is frozen, you can then 
    transfer the food to the upper freezer drawers  (6). 
      o Warm food should be allowed to  cool down before you attempt 
    to freeze it. If you place warm f ood in the freezer section, then 
    the increased humidity will ca use quicker ice formation and 
    increase the amount of power that the appliance uses. 
      o The guidance of the food manufac turer should be followed, in 
    regard to the maximum storage time. 
      o Thawed foods must not be frozen for a second time. 
      o If power is cut to your applianc e, DO NOT open the door to the 
    freezer section. Your freeze r will store food safely for 
    approximately 5 hours. 
      o IMPORTANT:  If the food has started to  defrost before power is 
    restored, then DO NOT re-freeze  the items. The food should be 
    used within a relatively short period of time. 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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    							Freezing fresh food 
      o To freeze the maximum quantity of fresh food 
    specified above, you should turn the 
    thermostat dial to position , 3 hours prior 
    to attempting freezing.  
     
    o For smaller quantities of fresh food, you 
    should turn the thermost at dial to position 
    , approximately 1 hour prior to 
    attempting freezing.  
      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 After 24 hours you should check that the fresh food is 
    satisfactorily frozen. If it is th en the thermostat dial should be 
    turned down to its normal setting ()  
      Tips on freezing 
      o Freezer bags, polythene wraps, al uminium foil (extra thick) and 
    special cans for frozen foods ar e suitable packaging for storing 
    frozen goods in.  
      o Tape, rubber bands or plastic clips are 
    suitable for sealing bags and wrappings.  
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    o Before sealing a suitab le bag, you should 
    compress the air out of it, as this will help 
    the food to freeze more easily.  
     
    o Flat packages freeze more easily.  
     
     
     
     
     
     
    						
    							 
    o If you are freezing liquid, then do not fill the 
    container to the brim. Liquids will expand 
    when being frozen.  
      o Do not place bottles (glass or tin) 
    containing liquids (especially sparkling 
    liquids) into the freez er as they could 
    cause the bottle to burst during 
    freezing. 
     
    Storing commercially frozen food 
     
    o The storage time and recommend ed 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 ch oose food which is adequately 
    packed and is provided with co mplete 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. This 
    could indicate that the package ha s thawed at least once before. 
      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 food s 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.  
      o Partial defrosting reduces the nutritional value of food, especially 
    fruits, vegetables and readymade meals.  
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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    							Making ice cubes 
     o Fill the ice cube tray with water and place it in the upper freezer 
    drawers  (6). 
      o After the water is completely froz en and turned to ice, you can 
    twist the ice cube tray (as sh own in the drawing below) to 
    dispense the ice.  
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Normal operating noises 
     
    Ice cracking noise 
      o Can be heard during the automatic defrosting process. 
    o  Can be caused by expansion and  contraction within the fridge 
    freezer. 
     
    Short cracking noise 
      o Can be heard when the thermost at turns the compressor on and 
    off. 
     
    Compressor noise 
      o There will be an operating noise  when the compressor is running. 
    o  After installation, the compressor may be noisier for a short 
    period of time. 
     
    Bubbling and burbling sound 
      o This noise is emitted as the coolant flows through the pipework 
    within the fridge freezer.  
     
    Water flowing sound 
      o This is caused by water flowing  into the evaporating tray during 
    the defrosting process and can be  heard whilst the fridge freezer 
    is defrosting. 
     
     
     
     
     
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    Saving energy when using your fridge-freezer 
     
    Installing: 
     
    o  Install the appliance in a cool posi tion. If it is placed in direct 
    sunlight or next to an oven or  other heat source, the energy 
    consumption can increa se substantially. 
       o  Ensure the appliance is installe d with the correct ventilation 
    requirements. Restricting ventilation can increase the energy 
    consumption by 15%. 
      
    Cleaning and Maintenance: 
      o Occasionally clean the condenser co ils (if present) at the back of 
    the appliance to maintain a high performance level. 
      
    o  Defrost the freezer compartment regu larly. A build up of thick ice 
    decreases the efficiency of the appliance. You should defrost 
    whenever the frost reaches 5 mm thickness. 
       o Clean the door gasket with warm water or a neutral detergent 
    that leaves no residue. A tight-sealing door gasket is critical to 
    the efficiency of your appliance. 
      
    Usage: 
      o Do not open the door repeatedly or more frequently than you 
    have to. 
      
    o  Do not set the thermostat too lo w. A change of just one degree 
    can effect the energy consumptio n 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 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 If you have a second appliance that is not used, make sure that 
    it is stored with the power off an d the door left ajar until it is 
    actually required. 
      
    Disposing: 
     
    o  If youre going to throw out yo ur old fridge, see if theres a 
    chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) recycler in your area. The 
    government department which looks after the environment in 
    your area may be able to help you. 
     
    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 applianc e by pouring water onto 
    it or spraying water over it.   
     
     
     
      o The refrigerator and freezer sections should be 
    cleaned periodically, using  a solution of bicarbonate 
    of soda and lukewarm water.   
     
     
     
    o Clean the accessories separate ly 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. 
     
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    							The defrost drain hole 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     o Defrosting occurs automatically in  the refrigerator section during 
    operation. The defrost water is collected by the evaporating tray 
    and evaporates automatically. 
     
    o  The drain hole should be cleaned periodically with the drain hole 
    cleaner. This will prevent water  from collecting in the bottom of 
    the refrigerator, instead of flow ing down the defrost drainage 
    channel and drain hole. 
      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 su re that food packages do not 
    touch the rear wall of the applia nce, as this can interrupt the 
    automatic defrosting process and  deflect water into the base of 
    the refrigerator section. 
      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. Th e formation of ice droplets does 
    not indicate an appliance fault. 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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