Baumatic BR23.8A, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...BR23 8A Combi fridge freezer ...

Page 2: ...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 29 05 07 2 ...

Page 3: ...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 Supplie...

Page 4: ... 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 undertaken by a competent person Disable the door lock to make sure that children cannot get stuck inside the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ...ay 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 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 no...

Page 6: ... 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 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 betwee...

Page 7: ...erture 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 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 ra...

Page 8: ...igerator 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 8 ...

Page 9: ...gged 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 shelves which are suitable for ...

Page 10: ...ance should be cleaned 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 ...

Page 11: ... o Position 5 will give you a lower temperature inside the fridge freezer o Ideally the thermostat should be set to a position between 3 to 4 o Your refrigerator can maintain a temperature of between 4 6 degrees centigrade o The freezer section can cool down to 18 degrees centigrade and lower o IMPORTANT The ambient temperature of the room the temperature of food and the amount of food that has be...

Page 12: ...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 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...

Page 13: ... 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 The f...

Page 14: ...vour does not transfer from other foods o The food should be placed on the freezer compartment s base 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 Super Freeze setting should be switched off by pressing the Super Freeze button again The Super Freeze light will go out Tips on freezing ...

Page 15: ...uper Freeze o Press the Super Freeze button and the freezer will start to run continuously at its maximum setting o The orange Super Freeze light will come on when the Super Freeze button has been turned on o There is no need to adjust the thermostat knob o The freezer temperature will decrease and the appliance will get to its lowest temperature o Place the food that is to be frozen inside the fr...

Page 16: ... 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 Defrosting the refrigerator compartment o Defrosting ...

Page 17: ... defrosted at least twice a year The number of times that you need to defrost it will depend on the setting of your thermostat and how much food you freeze and store in the compartment o The day before you defrost the Freezing with Super Freeze section on page 15 should be followed This will make sure that the food contained in the compartment is frozen properly o Whilst defrosting the appliance t...

Page 18: ... Once all the ice that has built up has melted then the inside of the freezer compartment should be dried 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 back between a position of 3 and 4 and make sure that the Super Freeze setting is on The Super Freeze set...

Page 19: ...B o There is an interior light in the top of the refrigerator section o Press the hooks on the sides of the light cover and slide the cover off o Change the present light bulb with a new one The replacement bulb should not have a greater rating than 15 W o Replace the light cover and after waiting five minutes reconnect your plug to your mains supply ...

Page 20: ...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 o The wiring in the mains lead is coloured as follows Brown Live Blue Neutral Green and yellow Earth o As the colours of the wires in the appliance s mains lead may...

Page 21: ...es centigrade N 16 to 32 degrees centigrade 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 o The door should be able to open completely and freely o The appliance should be situated so you can easily access the food that is stored in it o You should check whether there is an electrical socket avail...

Page 22: ... appliance o The appliance must be stood on a level floor You can use the leveling feet to take into account any minor unevenness in the floor Supplied installation components a Top fixing bar b Sealing strip c Door slider d Door guide e Fixing screws Ø4 x 17 f Fixing screws Ø4 2 x 9 5 g Central support bracket 22 ...

Page 23: ...g bar to the top of the appliance o Pass the power cable through to the back of the aperture This will allow the appliance to be easily plugged in once you have completed the rest of the installation aperture o Stick the sealing strip onto the side of the aperture that the appliance door will open from o Carefully lift the appliance and place it into the aperture of the kitchen unit that you are i...

Page 24: ...feet into position using Screw the top fixing bar to 6 Align the front feet of the a with the front edge of the kitchen unit Fi the Ø4 x 17 fixing screws e 7 the underneath of the kitchen unit using the Ø4 x 17 fixing screws e ...

Page 25: ... 8 secure the central support bracket g to the appliance and then to the kitchen cabinet 9a Fit the door guides d to the appliance doors but do not secure them at this stage Perform the following steps on one appliance door at a time positions Both of the doors should still be in contact with each other ...

Page 26: ... the thickness of the cabinet wall 10 mm This is where the edge of the door slide c should be placed in line with the door guide d fixing screws e The outer edge of the door slide should be placed on the second pencil mark that you made and in line w the door guide 9 Ø4 2 x 9 5 fixing screws f secure the door guides d to the appliance door through the predrilled hole fully shut In this position th...

Page 27: ... fix it to the Unscrew the middle hinge screws and remove the door from the Unscrew the leg holder fixing screws R Caution hinges hold the door to prevent it from fall and causing damage reversing the door should be retained for later use Remove t o hinge screws and remove the upper door from the middle hing o On the bottom side of the upper screws and remove the stopper A Fix the attached stopper...

Page 28: ...t and remove the leg support cover D Then place it on the opposite side Unscrew remove and then replace the position of the end switch E and decorative peg F for models with forced door closing system Unscrew the three screws fixing the bottom hinge and then fix the bottom hinge on the opposite side o is no bottom door limit peg transfer the bearing G and washer to the opposite side of the door o ...

Page 29: ...tment please refer to the checklist below is no power to my appliance o o Check that there is power to your mains supply e g that th hasn t been a power cut or that the fuse hasn t blown o Check that the thermostat has not been turned to the of position o Check tha voltage stated on the rating plate of your appliance M o been packed too tightly into it o The thermostat setting is too low thermosta...

Page 30: ...presentative of Baumatic Ltd interfere with the appliance cy is negated and Baumatic Ltd will be under no further liability The guarantee covers the appliance for normal domestic use only unless otherwise stated Any claims made under the terms of the guarantee must be supported by the original invoice b ssued at the time of purchase i This guarantee is transferable only with the written consent of...

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