Baumatic QUATTRO.MR User manual

QUATTRO.MR
408 Litre 4 Door
Fridge-freezer

USER MANUAL FOR YOUR BAUMATIC
QUATTRO.MR 4 Door
408 litre 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.
JW 29/01/13
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Contents
Environmental note 4
Important safety information 5 – 6
Specifications of your fridge freezer 7 - 9
Dimensions of the appliance 7
Energy efficiency class 7
Cubic capacities 7
Specifications of the appliance 7
Description of the appliance 8
Description of the product features 9
Using your Baumatic fridge freezer 10-17
Before switching on 10
Switching on the appliance and setting the thermostat 10
Arranging and storing food in the fridge section 12
The freezer compartment 14
Freezing fresh food 15
Tips on freezing 15
Storing commercially frozen food 16
Defrosting frozen food 16
Using the twist ice maker 16-17
Normal operating noises 17
Saving energy when using your fridge-freezer 18-19
Cleaning and maintenance 19-22
The defrost drain hole 20
Defrosting the freezer compartment 21
Replacing the light bulb 22
Installation 22-24
Electrical connection 22-23
Positioning 23-24
Troubleshooting 24-26
Baumatic consumables 27
Technical data 28
Contact details 29
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Environmental note
oThe packaging materials that Baumatic uses are environmentally
friendly and can be recycled.
oPlease discard all packaging material with due regard for the
environment.
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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 is 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 pipework
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.
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 or ice cream makers.
Service
You should not attempt to repair the appliance
yourself, as this could cause injury or a serious
malfunction. If you require a service call then please
contact the Baumatic Customer Care Department.
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Specifications of your fridge freezer
Dimensions of your appliance
oHeight: 1800 mm
oWidth: 794 mm
oDepth: 602 mm
Energy efficiency class
oEnergy class: A+
Cubic capacities
oTotal gross / net capacity: 408 / 388 litres
oGross capacity fridge / freezer: 260 / 148 litres
oNet capacity fridge / freezer: 251 / 137 litres
Specifications of the appliance
oAutomatic fridge defrost
oAdjustable thermostat
o**** Freezer compartment
oManual freezer defrost
oAdjustable feet
oInternal light
o3 x Adjustable safety glass shelves
o1 x Salad crispers cover (safety glass)
o2 x Salad crispers
o2 x Bottle racks
o1 x Egg rack
o2 x Butter and cheese compartments
o2 x General door racks
oTwist ice maker
o6 x Transparent freezer drawers
o6.5 kg freezing capacity (kg / 24 hours)
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.
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Description of the appliance
1) Thermostat control dial / internal light
2) Butter / cheese compartments
3) General door racks
4) Bottle racks
5) Adjustable safety glass shelves
6) Salad crisper shelf (safety glass)
7) Salad crispers
8) Freezer drawers
9) Adjustable feet
10) Twist ice maker
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Description of the product features
Safety glass shelves
oThe shelves may be placed in any of the guide slots within the
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 and
carefully pull it out of the grooves.
Fridge section door storage compartments
oThe door liner holds various racks, which are suitable for storing
eggs, cheese, butter and yogurt. As well as smaller packages,
tubes, cans etc.
oThe lower door racks should be used for storing reasonably sized
bottles.
oIMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT THAT NONE OF THE RACKS
THAT SIT IN THE DOOR ARE OVERLOADED, AS THIS WILL
DRASTICALLY REDUCE THEIR WORKING LIFE.
Salad crisper drawers
oFor storing fruits, salad and vegetables, these drawers are
designed to keep the contents fresh for as long as possible.
oCare should be taken when storing tropical fruit (bananas and
pineapples etc) and tomatoes. As these types of items can easily
deteriorate in a lower temperature.
Freezer compartment
A freezer section, with a net capacity of 137 litres.
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Using your Baumatic fridge freezer
Before switching on
oMake sure that it has been installed by a suitably qualified
person, as per the information contained in Baumatic’s
installation instructions.
oAfter delivery, wait for eight hours before connecting the
appliance to your mains supply. This means that any refrigerant
gasses that may have been disturbed during the transportation
process are allowed to settle.
oThe outside of the appliance and the removable accessories
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 accessories
should be thoroughly dried, after the cleaning
process has been completed.
oThere can be an odour when you first switch on the appliance. It
will lessen as the appliance starts to cool.
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 thermostat dial is located in the upper
centre of the fridge section.
oWhen you first switch on the appliance, the compressor will run
continuously for approximately 24 hours or until the fridge
freezer reaches a cool enough temperature.
oWith dry hands, connect your appliance to your mains supply.
Set the thermostat control knob to position <7> for a 24 hour
period, before positioning it to the normal setting of <3>.
oDuring this period of time, you should try not to open the door
frequently or place a large amount of food within the appliance.
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