Baumatic BR221.5 User manual

BR221.5
Double door
fridge/freezer

USER MANUAL FOR YOUR BAUMATIC
BR221.5 Double door
fridge freezer
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 30/04/12
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Contents
Environmentalnote 4
Important safety information 5 – 6
Specifications of your double door fridge freezer 7 – 9
Dimensions 7
Descriptionoftheappliance 8
Description of the product features 9
Using your Baumatic double door fridge freezer 10-11
Beforeswitchingon 10
Duringfirstuse 10
Turning on the appliance and setting the thermostat 11
Arranging and storing food in the fridge section 12-13
The freezer compartment 13-14
Freezing fresh food 13-14
Tipsonfreezing 14
Makingicecubes 14
Saving energy when using your fridge-freezer 15-16
Cleaning and maintenance 16-19
Defrosting the refrigerator compartment 17
Defrosting the freezer compartment 17-18
Replacing the light bulb 18-19
Installation 19-27
Electrical connection 19-20
Positioning 20
Ventilation requirements 20-21
Aperture and appliance dimensions 21
Supplied installation components 22
Installing your fridge freezer 22-26
Reversing the door of your appliance 26-27
Troubleshooting 28-29
Baumatic consumables 30
Technicaldata 31
Contactdetails 32
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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 undertaken 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 the information contained in
this booklet, please contact the Baumatic Customer
Care Department.
IMPORTANT: Any installation work must be
carried out by a qualified electrician or
competent person.
Use of the appliance
oYour 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.
oAltering the specification of the appliance must not be attempted
for reasons of safety.
Before using your appliance
oCheck 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
oYour 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:
During the transportation and installation of the
appliance, make sure that the refrigeration pipe work
does not get damaged.
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.
oDo not place any objects on top of the appliance,
as this may damage the table top.
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Child safety
oPackaging material should be kept away from
children.
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oChildren should not be allowed to touch the
controls or play with the appliance.
General safety
oDo not pull on the power supply cable to remove the plug from
your mains supply socket.
oDo not pull out or insert the plug with wet hands.
oDo not attempt to use your appliance outdoors or
any place where it is likely to come into contact
with the elements.
oBefore cleaning the appliance or performing
maintenance work, ensure that the appliance has been
disconnected from your mains supply.
oNever allow the back coils of the appliance to come into contact
with the wall surface.
oAlways ensure that the location where you are installing your
appliance is free of stored items such as papers and other
flammable materials.
oNever block the ventilation openings of the appliance, either on
the inside or its exterior.
oIt 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.
oDo 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 Customer Care Department.

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Specifications of your double door fridge freezer
oTotal gross / net capacity: 221 / 218 litres
oGross / net fridge capacity: 179 / 176 litres
oGross / net freezer capacity: 42 / 42 litres
oAutomatic defrost (fridge section only)
oAdjustable thermostat
oEgg rack
oButter compartment
oBottle rack
o2 General door racks
o3 Adjustable safety-glass shelves
o1 Safety glass shelf (over salad crisper drawer)
o2 Salad crispers
oReversible doors
Dimensions of appliance
Height: 1445 mm
Width: 540 mm
Depth: 545 mm
Dimensions of aperture*
Height: 1445 mm – 1465 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 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. Refrigerator shelf (x3) 7. Bottle shelf
ov r helf
cover
scraper
2. Crisper c e (s ) 8. Middle shelf
3. Crisper 9. Butter shelf
4. Thermostat control 10. Butter shelf
5. Freezer compartment 11. Ice
6. Egg shelf
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of the product features
oThe shelves may be placed in any of the guide slots within the
Description
1) Shelves
interior of the appliance. They are protected from sliding out.
oTo 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
ut of the grooves.
igerator is cooled by the cooling plate that
is on the rear wall. Beneath this there is a channel and an outlet
es clogged (see
Defrosting the refrigerator compartment for a detailed
the channel clear).
oThe crisper drawers are in the bottom of your refrigerator and
oThe cover helps to prevent fruit and vegetables from drying out
us shelves, which are suitable for
storing eggs, cheese, butter and yogurt. As well as smaller
ubes, cans etc.
lf
SHELVES THAT SIT IN THE DOOR ARE OVERLOADED, AS
ALLY REDUCE THEIR WORKING LIFE.
reezer compartment
oA
and carefully pull it o
2) Defrost water outlet
oThe interior of the refr
for the defrost water.
oIt is important that this channel never becom
explanation of how to keep
3) Crisper drawers and cover
there is a cover that goes over them.
prematurely.
4) Upper door shelves
oThe door liner holds vario
packages, t
5) Bottle she
oThe lower shelf should be used for storing reasonably sized
bottles.
oIMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT THAT NONE OF THE
THIS WILL DRASTIC
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tic double door fridge freezerUsing your Bauma
Before switching on
Make sure that it hasobeen installed by a suitably qualified
ly. This will allow any refrigerant
ppliance and the removable accessories
es
rst switch on the appliance. It
the appliance starts to cool.
compressor will run
ed, you must allow at least 5
minutes before restarting the appliance on the thermostat or
connecting it to your mains supply.
person, as per the information contained in Baumatic’s
installation instructions.
oAfter delivery, wait for eight hours before connecting the
appliance to your mains supp
gasses that may have been disturbed during the transportation
process, are allowed to settle.
oThe outside of the a
contained within it, should be cleaned with a solution of liquid
detergent and water.
oThe interior of the appliance should be cleaned
with a solution of sodium bicarbonate dissolved in
lukewarm water. The interior and accessori
should be thoroughly dried, after the cleaning
process has been completed.
oThere can be an odour when you fi
will lessen as
During first use
When you first switch on the appliance, theocontinuously for approximately 24 hours or until the fridge
freezer reaches a cool enough temperature.
oDuring this period of time, you should try not to open the door
frequently or place a large amount of food within the appliance.
oIf the unit is switched off or unplugg

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urning on the a
ly
nd setting the thermostat. The thermostat is located on the upper
tes the temperature inside
the refrigerator, depending on what number you have turned the
oPosition <0> means that the appliance will not cool. However
oPosition <1> will give you a higher temperature inside the
oPosition <5> will give you a lower temperature inside the
oIdeally the thermostat should be set to a position between <3>
oYour refrigerator can maintain a temperature of between 4 – 6
oThe freezer section can cool down to -18 degrees centigrade and
ce and how often the door
is opened, will all affect the temperature being
your appliance on this
setting for prolonged periods and you should return the
T ppliance and setting the thermostat
You switch on your appliance by connecting it to your mains supp
a
right hand side of the inside of the cabinet, next to the interior light.
oThe thermostat automatically regula
thermostat control knob to.
the light will still function.
refrigerator.
refrigerator.
to <4>.
degrees centigrade.
lower.
oIMPORTANT: The ambient temperature of the room,
the temperature of food and the amount of food that
has been placed in the applian
maintained by the appliance.
oOn the maximum setting (position <5>), your fridge freezer will
work harder to maintain a lower temperature and will increase
the energy usage. There is no need to run
thermostat knob to between <3> to <4>.

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Arranging and storing food in the fridge section
oWarm food or evaporating liquids should not be stored in your
u should use
attention should be given to bottles
e oils in lemon/orange peel
r long periods of time, as this will increase the
othe salad drawers.
iners, or
refrigerator, as this will increase the humidity inside of the
appliance.
oAll foods should be wrapped or covered, this is particularly
important if the food has a strong flavour. Yo
polythene bags or sheets, aluminium foil, wax paper. Liquids
should be stored in covered containers or bottles.
oTo maximise the space inside of the fridge section, any excessive
packaging on the food should be removed.
oQuickly perishable food should be stored at the back of the
refrigerator, which is the coldest part of the appliance.
oNo food items should be allowed to come into contact with the
back wall of the refrigerator.
oMake sure that you arrange food in such a way that the door can
close completely. Particular
that may protrude when placed on shelves inside the main
section of the refrigerator.
oSome organic solutions, such as th
and acid in butter, can cause damage to the plastic parts
contained inside of the refrigerator.
oDo not open the refrigerator door too often or leave the door
open fo
temperature inside of the appliance and will increase the energy
usage.
Meat should be wrapped in polythene bags and then placed on
the glass shelf above
(Meat should only be stored in this manner for one or two
days at the most).
oCold dishes/cooked food should be covered and can be placed
on any shelf.
oFruit and vegetables should be cleaned thoroughly and placed
in the salad drawers.
oCheese and butter should be placed in airtight conta
they can be wrapped in aluminium foil or polythene bags. As
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oMilk bottles should have a cap on them and be stored on the
toes, onions and bananas should only be
stored in a refrigerator IF they are stored in airtight
containe
bottle shelf that sits in the door.
oGarlic, pota
rs.
The freezer compartment
The freezer compartment is suitable for storing and freezing food.
oThe freezer compartment temperature must have already
reached -18 degrees centigrade (or lower) before you attempt to
ertain quantity
of food at one time. You should not attempt to freeze more than
partment,
then the increased humidity will cause quicker ice formation and
oThe guidance of the food manufacturer should be followed, in
st not be frozen for a second time.
Free
you should turn
the thermostat to position <5>, 24 hours
rn the thermostat to position <5>,
approximately 6 hours prio
food doesn’t dry out or lose its flavour. It will also
ensure that flavour does not transfer from other
foods.
store food that is already frozen or freezing fresh food.
oThe freezer compartment is only able to freeze a c
3 kilograms of fresh food within a 24 hour period.
oWarm food should be allowed to cool down before you attempt
to freeze it. If you place warm food in the freezer com
increase the amount of power that the appliance uses.
regard to the maximum storage time.
oThawed foods mu
zing fresh food
oTo freeze the maximum quantity of fresh food
specified above, you should
prior to attempting freezing.
oFor smaller quantities of fresh food, you
should tu r to attempting
freezing.
oFresh food should be packed into airtight containers
or packaging. This will help to make sure that the

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items that
suitable for sealing bags and wrappings.
compress the air out of it, as this will help
o reeze more easily.
e
container to the brim. Liquids will expand when
being frozen.
containing liquids (especially sparkling
liquids) into the freezer as they could
o
oo
dispense the ice.
oThe food should be placed on the
freezer compartment’s base. Do not
allow fresh food to touch
are already frozen.
If it is then the thermostat should be
turned down to its normal setting
oAfter 24 hours you should check that
the fresh food is satisfactorily frozen.
(between <3> and <
Tips on freezing 4>).
l (extra thick) and
ckaging for storing
oFreezer bags, polythene wraps, aluminium foi
special cans for frozen foods are suitable pa
frozen goods in.
oTape,
oBefore e
the food t
rubber bands or plastic clips are
s aling a suitable bag, you should
f
oFlat packages freeze more easily.
oIf you are freezing liquid, then do not fill th
oDo not place bottles (glass or tin)
cause the bottle to burst during freezing.
Making ice cubes
Fill the ice cube tray with water and place it in the freezer
compartment.
After the water is completely frozen and turned to ice, you can
twist the ice cube tray (as shown in the drawing below) t

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Saving energy when using your fridge-freezer
Installing:
oInstall the appliance in a cool posi
sunlight or next to an ove tion. If it is placed in direct n or other heat source, the energy
tilation
f
frost the freezer compartment regularly. A build up of thick ice
reases the efficiency of the appliance. You should defrost
Us
o
e
d
or stacked together until they are completely
consumption can increase substantially.
Ensure the appliance is installed with the correct venorequirements. Restricting ventilation can increase the energy
consumption by 15%.
leaning and Maintenance:C
oOccasionally clean the condenser coils (if present) at the back o
the appliance to maintain a high performance level.
oDe
dec
whenever the frost reaches 5 mm thickness.
Clean the door gasket with warm water or a neutral detergentothat leaves no residue. A tight-sealing door gasket is critical to
the efficiency of your appliance.
e:ag
oDo not open the door repeatedly or more frequently than you
have to.
oDo not set the thermostat too low. A change of just one degree
can effect the energy consumption by 5%. Use a thermometer t
check the temperature.
oThe freezer compartment should operate at -15 to -18 degrees
Celsius. The refrigerator should operate at around 3 to 4 degrees
Celsius.
oAllow food to sufficiently cool before putting it in the applianc
(but do not let it sit at room temperature for too long).
oIn the freezer compartment, food packages should be scattere
and never grouped
frozen.
oIf you are going away for a long period of time, turn off the
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door left ajar until it is
actually required.
Disposing:
e
a
leaning and maintenance
oIf you have a second appliance that is not used, make sure that
it is stored with the power off and the
oIf you'r
chloroflu
governm
your are
going to throw out your old fridge, see if there
orocarbons (CFCs) recycler in your area. The
ent department which looks after the environment in
ble to help you.
's a
may be a
C
WARNING: PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU
APPLIANCE IS DISCONNECTED FROM
YOUR MAINS SUPPLY BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO CLEAN IT.
pouring water onto
it or spraying water over it.
oThe refrigerator and freezer compartment should be
cleaned periodically, using a solution of bicarbonate
etergents or soaps.
oAfter washing the appliance, wipe over the area that you have
it thoroughly.
oWhen cleaning is complete, dry your hands and then reconnect
the plug to your mains supply.
R
oDo not clean the appliance by
of soda and lukewarm water.
oClean the accessories separately with soap and water.
Do not clean them in a dishwasher.
oDo not use abrasive products, d
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efrosting the refrigerator compartment
oDefrosting occurs automatically in the refrigerator section during
atically.
efrost drainage channel and drain hole.
he drain hole
ide of it.
tomatic defrosting process and deflect water into the base of
D
operation. The defrost water is collected by the evaporating tray
and evaporates autom
oThe evaporating tray and defrost water drain hole should be
cleaned periodically with the defrost drain plug. This will prevent
water from collecting in the bottom of the refrigerator, instead of
flowing down the d
oYou can also pour a small amount of water down t
to clean ins
oYou should be careful to make sure that food packages do not
touch the rear wall of the appliance, as this can interrupt the
au
your refrigerator.
Defrosting the freezer compartment
The frost in the freezer compartment should be removed periodically.
MPORTANT: The freezer compartment should be defrosted at least
stat dial to position <5>,
this will make sure that the food contained in the compartment
oWhilst defrosting the appliance, the food should be removed
ods rise in temperature will
shorten its storage life and therefore the food should be used
You can use a plastic scraper to keep down the amount of frost that
builds.
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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.
oThe day before you defrost, the thermo
is frozen properly.
from the compartment and wrapped in several layers of paper
and stored in a cool place. The fo
within a relatively short period of time.

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oDO NOT PLACE FOOD BACK IN THE FREEZER
ur mains supply.
oOnce all the ice that has built up has melted, then the inside of
iance is
turned back on.
rmal setting of between <3> and
<4>.
You should not attempt to freeze fresh food inside the freezer
e
(e.g. hair dryer). Do not use sharp metal objects to
remove the ice on the freezer, as this could cause d
to the refrigerant system.
eplacing the light
WAR AT YOUR
hooks on the sides of the light cover and slide the
cover off.
COMPARTMENT THAT HAS STARTED TO THAW.
oSet the thermostat knob to position <0> and disconnect the
appliance from yo
oLeave 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.
the freezer compartment should be dried thoroughly. Failure to
do this will result in immediate ice build when the appl
oWith 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 no
ocompartm
oDo not d
ent until this 24 hour time period has elapsed.
frost the appliance with other electrical devices
amage
R bulb
NING: PLEASE ENSURE TH
APPLIANCE IS DISCONNECTED FROM
YOUR MAINS SUPPLY BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO REPLACE THE LIGHT
BULB.
oPress the

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eplace the light cover and after waiting five minutes, reconnect
oChange the present light bulb with a new one. The replacement
bulb should not have a greater rating than 15 W.
oR
your plug to your mains supply.
Installation IMPORTANT: Before installation and usage,
read all the instructions and make sure that the
voltage (V) and the frequency (Hz) indicated on
actly the same as the
e and frequency in your home. The rating
a
o
hich are n
OR FITTED
liance is connected by a
ember of the N.I.C.E.I.C.
d local regulations.
.
oLive
o
must be connected to the terminal marked “N”
black.
the rating plate are ex
voltag
plate can be found on the front left edge of the
inside of the refrigerator.
The manuf
failing to cturer declines all responsibility in the event of the installer bserve all the accident prevention regulations in force,
ecessary for normal use and the regular operation of thew
electric system.
Electrical connection
YOUR FRIDGE FREEZER IS INTENDED F
AND PERMANENT INSTALLATION.
We recommend that the app
qualified electrician, who is a m
and who will comply with the I.E.E. an
oYour 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:
Brown
Blue Neutral
Green and yellow Earth
As the colours of the wires in the appliance’s mains lead may not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals
in your spur box, please proceed as follows:
The brown wire must be connected to the terminal marked “L”
(live), or coloured red.
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t wire
should be present. The cord clamp must be secured over the
Positioning
is stated on the rating plate of your
appliance. Your appliance may not function correctly if the
s.
The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal
marked “E” (earth), or by the earth symbol, or coloured green
and yellow.
oWhen the connection is completed, no stray strands or cu
outer sheath.
oIt is advisable that your appliance is only installed in a location
where the ambient temperature of the room, corresponds with
the climate classification that
ambient temperature falls outside of the following range
Climate classification
Appropriate ambient temperature
SN +10 to +32 degrees centigrade
N +16 to +32 degrees centigrade
oYour appliance should not be located in direct sunlight or
exposed to continuous heat or extremes of temperature (e.g.
iler).
oThe door should be able to
oe
food that is stored i
osocket available,
entilation require
next to a radiator or bo
open completely and freely
The appliance should be situated so you can easily access th
n it.
You should check whether there is an electrical
which will be accessible after your appliance is installed.
ments V