Baumatic Br182ss Instruction Manual
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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. 11
12 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 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 10 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. 13
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. 14 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. 15
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. Water blowing sound o This is caused by a fan operating to allow air to circulate around the cabinet. This is what makes the appliance a frost free. 16
17 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 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. 18
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. 19
Defrosting the freezer section Your appliance is frost free, so you will not normally need to manually defrost the freezer compartment. However if for example the door is le ft open for a prolonged period of time or the door gasket is not sea ling correctly, then you could get ice building in the freezer section. If this occurs, then you should follow the steps below. o The day before you defrost, turn the thermostat dial to position , this will make sure that the food contained in the compartment is frozen properly. o Whilst defrosting the appliance, the food should be removed from the compartment and wrappe d 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 SECTION THAT HAS STARTED TO THAW. o Set the thermostat knob to position and disconnect the appliance from your mains supply. o Remove the drawers from the freez er section and leave the door to the freezer compartment open. You can place a bowl of warm water inside the freezer compartment to speed up the defrost process. o You can use a sponge to mop up the defrost water that will run into the bottom of the freezer section. o IMPORTANT: You should place some old towels on the flooring that is immediately in front of th e 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 section should be drie d 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. Set the thermostat knob to posi tion for a 24 hour period, before returning it to the normal setting of . 20