Baumatic RETRO3BL/IV, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...RETRO3BL IV RETRO4BL IV Fridge freezer Get user manuals See SafeManuals com ...

Page 2: ...truction 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 14 03 08 2 Get user manuals See SafeManuals com ...

Page 3: ... 12 During first use 12 Turning on the appliance and setting the thermostat 13 14 Arranging and storing food in the fridge section 14 15 The freezer compartment 15 Freezing fresh food 15 17 Tips on freezing 17 Making ice cubes 17 Cleaning and maintenance 18 22 Defrosting the refrigerator compartment 19 Defrosting the freezer compartment 19 21 Replacing the light bulb 22 Installation 23 25 Electric...

Page 4: ...nd 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 o Please discard all packaging material with due regard for the environment 4 Get user manuals See SafeManuals com ...

Page 5: ...ng 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 should not connect your appliance to your mains supply and should contact your retailer Refrigerant o Your appliance contains R600a refrigerant which is a natural gas that does not contain CFCs that c...

Page 6: ...f 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 items 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 ...

Page 7: ... Width 600 mm Depth 650 mm Please refer to the installation instructions for more specific information on the size of aperture that you will require 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...

Page 8: ...h 600 mm Depth 650 mm Please refer to the installation instructions for more specific information on the size of aperture that you will require 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 t...

Page 9: ...ription of the RETRO3BL IV 1 Dairy section 2 Middle shelf 3 Bottle shelf 4 Doors 5 Salad crisper drawers 6 Fridge shelves 7 Thermostat and light 8 Freezer compartment 9 Get user manuals See SafeManuals com ...

Page 10: ... 4 Salad crisper drawers 5 Compartment for freezing fresh food 6 Freezer drawers 7 Middle door shelves 8 Dairy section 9 Bottle shelf 10 Internal light There is an ice cube storage drawer above this drawer not shown in the above drawing 10 Get user manuals See SafeManuals com ...

Page 11: ...tment for a detailed explanation of how to keep the channel clear 3 Salad crisper drawers and cover o The salad 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 Door shelves o The door liner holds various shelves which are suitable for storing eggs cheese butter and yogurt...

Page 12: ...with a solution of sodium bicarbonate dissolved in lukewarm water The interior and accessories should be thoroughly dried after the cleaning process has been completed o There can be an odour when you first 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 approximately 24 hours ...

Page 13: ...idge freezer o Position 5 will give you a lower temperature inside the fridge freezer o Ideally the thermostat should be set to position 3 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 fr...

Page 14: ...tems 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 attention 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...

Page 15: ... time You should not attempt to freeze more than 3 kilograms RETRO3BL IV or 5 kilograms RETRO4BL IV of fresh food within a 24 hour period o Warm food should be allowed to cool down before you attempt to freeze it If you place warm food in the freezer compartment then the increased humidity will cause quicker ice formation and increase the amount of power that the appliance uses o The guidance of t...

Page 16: ...t 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 then the thermostat should be turned down to its normal setting 3 o With the RETRO4BL IV you can then transfer items from the top fr...

Page 17: ...press 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 freezer as this could cause the bottle to burst during freezing Making ice cubes o Fill t...

Page 18: ...e 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 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 ...

Page 19: ...e sure that food packages do not touch the rear wall of the appliance as this can interrupt the automatic defrosting process and deflect water into the base of your refrigerator Defrosting the freezer compartment The frost in the freezer compartment should be removed periodically You can use a plastic scraper to keep down the amount of frost that builds IMPORTANT The freezer compartment should be ...

Page 20: ...nd disconnect the appliance from your mains supply o Remove the drawers from the freezer 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 On the RETRO4BL IV you should attach the discharge membrane to the front of the freezer section in the hole indicated in the above drawing Place a bowl ...

Page 21: ...ld when the appliance is turned back on o With dry hands reconnect your appliance to your mains supply Set the thermostat knob to position 5 for a 24 hour period before returning it to the normal setting of 3 o You should not attempt to freeze fresh food inside the freezer compartment until this 24 hour time period has elapsed o Do not defrost the appliance with other electrical devices e g hair d...

Page 22: ...l 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 o Shut the light bulb cover and retighten the screw that holds the light cover in place After waiting five minutes reconnect your plug to your mains supply Get user manuals See SafeMa...

Page 23: ...INSTALLATION We recommend that the appliance is connected by a qualified electrician who is a member of the N I C E I C and who will comply with the I E E and local regulations o Your refrigerator comes supplied with a 13 amp plug fitted If in future you need to change the fuse in this plug then a 13 amp ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse must be used The wiring in the mains lead is coloured as follows Br...

Page 24: ...t temperature SN 10 to 32 degrees centigrade N 16 to 32 degrees centigrade ST 18 to 38 degrees centigrade T 18 to 43 degrees centigrade o Positioning the appliance requires two people in order to avoid injuries or damage to the appliance o Your appliance should not be located in direct sunlight or exposed to continuous heat or extremes of temperature e g next to a radiator or boiler If this is not...

Page 25: ... at the top of the condenser This will ensure that the correct distance is maintained at the rear of the appliance o If you are placing another cooling appliance next door to this product then there must be a gap of at least 2cm between the appliances This will help to prevent condensation from forming o Be sure to leave enough space for the opening of the door to avoid damage to the appliance or ...

Page 26: ... o The thermostat setting is too low you should turn the thermostat up higher o Ensure that the door is closing properly and that the door has not been opened for a prolonged period in error o Ensure that there is adequate ventilation for your appliance My fridge freezer is noisy o The refrigerant gas that circulates the pipework of the appliance may make a slight noise even if the compressor is n...

Page 27: ...l 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 This includes situations where appliances have been tiled in sealed in with sealant have wooden obstructions placed in front of the app...

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