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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oIf the unit is switched off or unplugged, you must allow at least 5
minutes before restarting the appliance on the thermostat or
reconnecting it to your mains supply.
oThe thermostat automatically regulates the temperature inside
the fridge freezer, depending on what number you have turned
the thermostat dial to.
oIf you set the thermostat dial below position <1>, then the
appliance will not cool, but the internal light will still function.
oPosition <1> will give you a higher temperature inside the fridge
freezer.
oPosition <7> will give you a lower temperature inside the fridge
freezer.
oIdeally the thermostat should be set to position <3>.
oThe fridge section can maintain a temperature of between 4 – 6
degrees centigrade.
oThe freezer section can cool down to -18°C and lower.
oIMPORTANT: The ambient temperature of the room,
the temperature of food and the amount of food that
has been placed in the fridge freezer and how often the
door is opened, will all affect the temperature being
maintained by the appliance.
oOn the maximum setting (position <7>), your fridge freezer will
work harder to maintain a lower temperature and will increase
the energy usage. There is no need to run your appliance at this
setting for prolonged periods. Unless you are freezing fresh food,
you should have the thermostat knob set to <3>.
oIMPORTANT: Do not run the thermostat above position <4>,
for long periods of time otherwise the defrost drainage hole will
freeze.
oIf the unit is switched off or unplugged, you must allow at least 5
minutes before restarting the appliance on the thermostat or
reconnecting it to your mains supply.
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Arranging and storing food in the fridge section
A = Cooked food (that has cooled)
B = Fruit and vegetables
C = Fish, meat and frozen foods
D = Bottles / jars
E = Butter and cheese
oWarm food or evaporating liquids should not be stored in your
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. You should use
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.
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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 attention should be given to bottles
that may protrude when placed on shelves inside the main
section of the refrigerator.
oSome organic solutions, such as the oils in lemon/orange peel
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 for long periods of time, as this will increase the
temperature inside of the appliance and will increase the energy
usage.
oMeat should be wrapped in polythene bags and then placed on
the glass shelf above the vegetable drawer.(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.
oSalad and vegetables should be cleaned thoroughly and placed
in the salad drawers.
oFruit should be cleaned thoroughly and placed in the salad
drawers.
oCheese and butter should be placed in airtight containers, or
they can be wrapped in aluminium foil or polythene bags and
placed in the butter/cheese compartments. As much air as
possible should be removed from the bags.
oMilk bottles should have a cap on them and be stored on the
bottle shelves that sit in the door.
oGarlic, potatoes, onions and bananas should only be
stored in a refrigerator IF they are stored in airtight
containers.
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The freezer compartment
The freezer section is suitable for storing and freezing food. The table
below shows the recommended maximum storage time for frozen
fresh foods.
oThe freezer section temperature must have already reached -18
degrees centigrade (or lower) before you attempt to store food
that is already frozen or freezing fresh food.
oThe freezer section is only able to freeze a certain quantity of
food at one time. You should not attempt to freeze more than
6.5 kilograms of fresh food within a 24 hour period.
oPreferably the lower freezer drawers should be used when
freezing fresh food. Once the food is frozen, you can then
transfer the food to the upper freezer drawers.
oWarm food should be allowed to cool down before you attempt
to freeze it. If you place warm food in the freezer section, then
the increased humidity will cause quicker ice formation and
increase the amount of power that the appliance uses.
oThe guidance of the food manufacturer should be followed, in
regard to the maximum storage time.
oThawed foods must not be frozen for a second time.
oIf power is cut to your appliance, DO NOT open the door to the
freezer section. Your freezer will store food safely for
approximately 7 hours.
oIMPORTANT: If the food has started to defrost before power is
restored, then DO NOT re-freeze the items. The food should be
used within a relatively short period of time.
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Freezing fresh food
oFresh food should be packed into airtight containers
or packaging. This will help to make sure that the
food doesn’t dry out or lose its flavour. It will also
ensure that flavour does not transfer from other
foods.
oDo not allow fresh food to touch items
that are already frozen.
oAfter 24 hours you should check that the fresh food is
satisfactorily frozen.
Tips on freezing
oFreezer bags, polythene wraps, aluminium foil (extra thick) and
special cans for frozen foods are suitable packaging for storing
frozen goods in.
oTape, rubber bands or plastic clips are
suitable for sealing bags and wrappings.
oBefore sealing a suitable bag, you should
compress the air out of it, as this will help
the food to freeze more easily.
oFlat packages freeze more easily.
oIf you are freezing liquid, then do not fill the
container to the brim. Liquids will expand
when being frozen.
oDo not place bottles (glass or tin)
containing liquids (especially sparkling
liquids) into the freezer as they could
cause the bottle to burst during
freezing.
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Storing commercially frozen food
oThe storage time and recommended temperature for storing
commercially frozen foods are indicated on the packaging.
oAlways follow the manufacturer’s instructions for storage and
use of frozen food.
oWhen shopping, be careful to choose food which is adequately
packed and is provided with complete storage instructions. It
should have been stored in a freezer where the temperature
does not rise above -18°C.
oDo not buy packages of food that are covered with frost. This
could indicate that the package has thawed at least once before.
oTake care that your frozen food packages do not start to thaw
before you place them in your freezer. This will shorten the
length of time that you can safely store the food for.
Defrosting frozen food
oPartially thawed or defrosted foods should be used as soon as
possible.
oCold air preserves the food but it does not destroy the micro
organisms which rapidly activate themselves after defrosting and
make foods perishable.
oPartial defrosting reduces the nutritional value of food, especially
fruits, vegetables and readymade meals.
Using the twist ice maker
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oThe twist ice maker has to be manually filled with water. To do
this, pull out the section with the 3 dials on it (shown in the
picture on the previous page) and then fill it with cold, drinkable
water.
oOnce the water has formed into ice cubes, you should then turn
any of the 3 dials to deposit ice into the ice cube storage section
below.
oOnce ice has been deposited, you can then refill the twist ice
maker with water.
oYou should clean the ice cube storage case regularly using warm
water. You should dry the ice cube storage section thoroughly.
oIf you are not going to use the ice cubes contained in the ice
cube storage section for a long period of time, then you should
clear the remaining ice cubes.
Normal operating noises
Ice cracking noise
oCan be heard during the automatic defrosting process.
oCan be caused by expansion and contraction within the fridge
freezer.
Short cracking noise
oCan be heard when the thermostat turns the compressor on and
off.
Compressor noise
oThere will be an operating noise when the compressor is running.
oAfter installation, the compressor may be noisier for a short
period of time.
Bubbling and burbling sound
oThis noise is emitted as the coolant flows through the pipework
within the fridge freezer.
Water flowing sound
oThis is caused by water flowing into the evaporating tray during
the defrosting process and can be heard whilst the fridge freezer
is defrosting.
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Saving energy when using your fridge-freezer
Installing:
oInstall the appliance in a cool position. If it is placed in direct
sunlight or next to an oven or other heat source, the energy
consumption can increase substantially.
oEnsure the appliance is installed with the correct ventilation
requirements. Restricting ventilation can increase the energy
consumption by 15%.
Cleaning and Maintenance:
oOccasionally clean the condenser coils (if present) at the back of
the appliance to maintain a high performance level.
oClean the door gasket with warm water or a neutral detergent
that leaves no residue. A tight-sealing door gasket is critical to
the efficiency of your appliance.
Usage:
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 to
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 appliance
(but don’t let it sit at room temperature for too long).
oIn the freezer compartment, food packages should be scattered
and never grouped or stacked together until they are completely
frozen.
oIf you are going away for a long period of time, turn off the
appliance, empty and clean it and leave the door ajar.
oIf you have a second appliance that is not used, make sure that
it is stored with the power off and the door left ajar until it is
actually required.
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Disposing:
oIf you're going to throw out your old fridge, see if there's a
chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) recycler in your area. The
government department which looks after the environment in
your area may be able to help you.
Cleaning and maintenance
WARNING: PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR
APPLIANCE IS DISCONNECTED FROM
YOUR MAINS SUPPLY BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO CLEAN IT.
oDo not clean the appliance by pouring water onto it
or spraying water over it.
oThe refrigerator and freezer compartment should be
cleaned periodically, using a solution of bicarbonate
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, detergents or soaps.
oAfter washing the appliance, wipe over the area that you have
cleaned with a damp cloth and then dry it thoroughly.
oWhen cleaning is complete, dry your hands and then reconnect
the plug to your mains supply.
IMPORTANT: Before attempting any of the cleaning steps
shown above, you should remove all items from the
shelves and compartments that you are cleaning.
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The defrost drain hole
oDefrosting occurs automatically in
the refrigerator section during
operation. The defrost water is
collected by the evaporating tray
on the rear interior wall of the
appliance and evaporates
automatically.
oThe drain hole should be cleaned
periodically with the drain hole
cleaner. This will prevent water
from collecting in the bottom of
the refrigerator, instead of flowing
down the defrost drainage
channel and drain hole.
oIMPORTANT: Please note that the drain hole cleaner should not
be left in position permanently. Otherwise this may prevent the
defrost water from entering the drain hole.
oYou can also pour a small amount of water down the drain hole
to clean the defrost drainage channel.
oYou should be careful to make 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
the refrigerator section.
oUse a solution of bicarbonate of soda and lukewarm water to
clean the evaporating tray.
oIMPORTANT: It is normal to get some ice droplets forming on
the back wall of the appliance. The formation of ice droplets does
not indicate an appliance fault.
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