Baumatic Br23 8a Instruction Manual

							
 
BR23.8A 
Combi 
fridge/freezer  
 
						

							
USER MANUAL FOR YOUR BAUMATIC 
 
BR23.8A Combi fridge/freezer 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
You will be mine 
 
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. 
DD 17/10/06 
 
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Contents 
 
Environmental note        4 
 
Important safety information      5 – 6 
 
Specifications of your combi fridge freezer       7 
Description of your appliance       8 
Description of the product features      9 
 
Using your Baumatic combi fridge freezer     10 
Before switching on        10 
During first use         10 
Turning on the appliance and setting the thermostat     11 
Control panel         12 
 
Arranging and storing food  in the fridge section   12-13 
 
The  freezer compartment       13 
Freezing fresh food        14 
Tips on freezing         14-15 
Making ice cubes         15 
Freezing with Super Freeze       15 
 
Cleaning and maintenance        16 
Defrosting the refrigerator compartment     16-17 
Defrosting the  freezer compartment    17-18 
Replacing the light bulb        19 
 
Installation         20 
Electrical connection        20 
Positioning          21 
Ventilation requirements       21 
Aperture and appliance dimensions      22 
Supplied installation components      22 
Installing your fridge freezer       23-26 
Reversing the door of your appliance          27-28 
 
Troubleshooting        29 
 
Baumatic Ltd. Conditions of guarantee       30 
 
Contact details         31 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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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 undertake n by a competent person. Disable 
the door lock to make sure that children cannot get stuck inside 
the appliance.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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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 th e 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. It is suitable for storing food that needs to 
be chilled and refrigerated. If it is used for any 
other purpose or it is  not used correctly, then 
Baumatic Ltd. Will accept no liability for any 
damage that may be caused. 
 
o  Altering the specification of the appliance must not be attempted 
for reasons of safety. 
 
Before using your appliance 
 
o Check the appliance for any signs of transport damage. If you 
notice any damage, then you shou ld not connect your appliance 
to your mains supply and sh ould contact your retailer. 
 
Refrigerant 
 
o Your appliance contains R600a refrigerant, which is a natural gas 
that does not contain CFCs that can damage the environment. 
However it is a flammable substance, therefore care should be 
taken:  
ƒ  During the transportation and installation of the 
appliance, make sure that the refrigeration pipework 
does not get damaged.  
ƒ  If it does become damaged  then sources of ignition 
and open flames should be avoided. Also the room 
that the appliance is situated  in should be thoroughly 
ventilated.  
 
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o Do not place any objects on top of the appliance, 
as this may damage the table top.  
 
 
						

							
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.  
 
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o Do not attempt to use your appliance outdoors or 
any place where it is likely to come into contact 
with the elements.  
 
o Before cleaning the appliance or performing 
maintenance work, ensure th at the appliance has been 
disconnected from your mains supply.  
 
o Never allow the back coils of the  appliance to come into contact 
with the wall surface.  
 
o Always ensure that the location where you are installing your 
appliance is free of stored it ems 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 and electric ice cream makers.  
 
Service 
 
You should not attempt to repair the appliance 
yourself, as this could cause injury or a more serious 
malfunction. If you require  a service call then please 
contact the Baumatic Service Department. 
 
 
 
						

							
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Specifications of your combi fridge freezer 
 
Congratulations on purchasing a Baumatic double door fridge 
freezer 
 
o  Automatic defrost (fridge section only) 
o Adjustable thermostat 
o Fast freeze switch 
o Temperature rise warning light 
o Egg rack 
o Butter compartment 
o Bottle rack 
o 2 General racks 
o 3 Safety glass shelves 
o 2 salad crispers 
o 3 Freezer drawers 
o Reversible doors 
o Adjustable feet 
 
Dimensions of appliance 
 
Height:     1770 mm 
Width:   540 mm 
Depth:   545 mm 
 
Dimensions of aperture* 
 
Height:    1770 mm – 1790 mm 
Width:    560 mm – 570 mm 
Depth:     550 mm 
 
Energy efficiency class 
 
Energy class:  A 
 
* Please refer to the installation  instructions for more specific 
information on the size of ap erture that you will require. 
 
IMPORTANT: When you install your applianc e it is important to bear 
in mind its climatic rating. 
 
In order to find out the climatic ra ting 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. 
 
						

							
Description of the appliance 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1.  Control Panel        10. Refrigerator lamp and cover 
2.  Refrigerator shelf      11. Freezer flap 
3.  Crisper cover        12. Freezer compartment drawer 
4.  Crisper          13. Freezer compartment bottom 
5.  Bottle shelf               drawer 
6.  Middle shelves      14. Adjustable feet 
7.  Butter shelf 
8.  Butter shelf cover 
9.  Egg shelf 
 
 
 
 
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Description of the product features 
 
1) Shelves 
o The shelves may be placed in an y 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. Beneath this  there is a channel and an outlet 
for the defrost water. 
 
o  It is important that this ch annel never becomes clogged (see 
“Defrosting the refrigerator  compartment” for a detailed 
explanation of how to keep the channel clear).  
 
3) Crisper drawers and cover 
o The crisper drawers are in the bottom of your refrigerator and 
there is a cover that goes over them.  
 
o The cover helps to prevent fruit  and vegetables from drying out 
prematurely. 
 
4) Upper door shelves 
o  The door liner holds various sh elves, which are suitable for 
storing eggs, cheese, butter and yogurt. As well as smaller 
packages, tubes, cans etc. 
 
5) Bottle shelf 
o  The lower shelf should be used  for storing reasonably sized 
bottles. 
o  IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORT ANT THAT NONE OF THE 
SHELVES THAT SIT IN THE DOOR ARE OVERLOADED, AS 
THIS WILL DRASTICALLY REDUCE THEIR WORKING LIFE.  
 
6) Freezer compartment 
o A  freezer section, with a net capacity of 75 litres.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Using your Baumatic combi 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 eigh t 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, are allowed to settle.  
 
o The outside of the appliance  and the removable accessories 
contained within it, should be cleaned with a solution of liquid 
detergent and water.  
 
o The interior of the appliance 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 a ppliance, the compressor will run 
continuously for approximately 24 hours or until the fridge 
freezer reaches a cool enough temperature. 
 
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 
connecting it to your mains supply. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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