Baumatic BR15.3A User manual

BR15.3A Built-in
fridge with icebox

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USER MANUAL FOR YOUR BAUMATIC
BR15.3A Built-in
fridge with icebox
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 14/09/11

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Contents
Environmentalnote 4
Important safety information 5 – 6
Specifications of your fridge with icebox 7 - 9
Description of the appliance 8
Description of the product features 9
Using your Baumatic larder fridge 10 - 11
Beforeswitchingon 10
Duringfirstuse 10
Switching on the appliance and setting the thermostat 11
Arranging and storing food in your refrigerator 12
The **** star icebox 13 – 16
Icebox door open indicator 13
Freezing fresh food 14
Tips on freezing 14 – 15
Storing commercially frozen food 15
Defrosting frozen food 15
Makingicecubes 16
Cleaning and maintenance 16 – 18
Thedefrostdrainhole 17
Defrosting the **** star icebox 17 - 18
Replacing the light bulb 19
Installation 20 - 28
Electricalconnection 20
Positioning 21
Ventilation requirements 21
Aperture and appliance dimensions 22
Supplied installation components 22
Installing your refrigerator 23 – 25
Reversing the door of your appliance 26 - 28
Troubleshooting 29 – 30
Baumatic consumables 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 Advice Line.
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 might 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 supplier.
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 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 Customer Care Department.

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Specifications of your fridge with icebox
Dimensions of appliance
Height: 875 mm
Width: 540 mm
Depth: 545 mm
Dimensions of aperture*
Height: 880 mm (min)
Width: 560 mm
Depth: 550 mm
oAutomatic defrost (fridge section only)
o4 star icebox
oIcebox door open indicator
oAdjustable thermostat
oButter compartment
oEgg holder
oBottle rack
oReversible door
oSlider fittings
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.

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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) Safety glass shelf (x 2)
2) Salad crisper cover
3) Salad crisper (x 2)
4) Thermostat dial
5) 4 Star icebox
6) Egg holder
7) Bottle shelf
8) Middle door shelf
9) Upper door shelf
10) Upper door shelf cover
11) Ice cube tray

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Description of the product features
1) 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.
2) Defrost water outlet
oThe interior of the refrigerator is cooled by the cooling plate that
is on the rear wall. Beneath this there is a channel and an outlet
for the defrost water.
oIt is important that this channel never becomes clogged (see
“The defrost drain hole” section for a detailed explanation of how
to keep the channel clear).
3) Salad crisper drawers and cover
oThe crisper drawers are in the bottom of your refrigerator and
there is a cover that goes over it.
oThe cover helps to prevent fruit and vegetables from drying out
prematurely.
4) Upper and middle door shelves
oThe dairy shelf is suitable for storing eggs, cheese and yogurt.
As well as smaller packages, tubes, cans etc.
5) Bottle shelf
oThe lower shelf should be used for storing reasonably sized
bottles.
IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT THAT NONE OF THE SHELVES
THAT SIT IN THE DOOR ARE OVERLOADED, AS THIS WILL
DRASTICALLY REDUCE THEIR WORKING LIFE.

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Using your Baumatic fridge with icebox
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 will allow any refrigerant
gasses that may have been disturbed during the transportation
process 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.
During first use
oYou should set the thermostat dial to its maximum setting for 24
hours after switching on the appliance for the first time.
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.
oDuring this period of time, you should try not to open the door
frequently or place a large amount of food within the appliance.
oYou should then adjust the thermostat dial down to its normal
operating position.
oIf the unit is switched off or unplugged, you must allow at least 5
minutes before restarting the appliance on the thermostat or
connecting it to your mains supply.

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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 is located on the upper
right hand side of the inside of the cabinet, next to the interior light.
oThe thermostat automatically regulates the temperature inside
the refrigerator, depending on what number you have turned the
thermostat control knob to.
oPosition <0> means that the appliance will not cool. However
the light will still function.
oPosition <1> will give you a higher temperature inside the
refrigerator.
oPosition <5> will give you a lower temperature inside the
refrigerator.
oIdeally the thermostat should be set to a position between <3>
to <4>.
oYour refrigerator can maintain a temperature of between 4 – 6
degrees centigrade.
oIMPORTANT: The ambient temperature of the room,
the temperature of food and the amount of food that
has been placed in the refrigerator and how often the
door is opened, will all affect the temperature being
maintained by the appliance.
oOn the maximum setting (position <5>), your refrigerator will
work harder to maintain a lower temperature. There is no need
to run your appliance on this setting for prolonged periods and
you should return the thermostat knob to between <3> to <4>.
oIMPORTANT: Do not run the appliance with the thermostat
above number <4> in normal usage otherwise the defrost drain
hole will freeze.

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Arranging and storing food in your refrigerator
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 your refrigerator, 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 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.
oMeat should be wrapped in polythene bags and then placed on
the glass shelf above the salad 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.
oFruit and vegetables should be cleaned thoroughly and placed
in the salad drawer.
oCheese and butter should be placed in airtight containers, or
they can be wrapped in aluminium foil or polythene bags. 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 shelf that sits 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 icebox
The icebox is suitable for storing and freezing food.
oThe icebox 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 icebox is only able to freeze a certain quantity of food at one
time. You should not attempt to freeze more than 2 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 icebox, 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.
Icebox door open indicator
There is a door indicator on the lock of the icebox door, which will
advise you whether the door of the icebox is shut properly or not.
oIf the red indicator is visible, then the icebox door is still open
and should be closed properly.
oIf the red indicator is not visible, then the icebox door is shut
properly.
IMPORTANT: Keeping the door of the icebox shut properly will
prevent foods from defrosting. It will also stop ice building more
quickly in the icebox.

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Freezing fresh food
oTo freeze the maximum quantity of fresh food
specified above, you should turn the
thermostat knob to position <5>, 24 hours
prior to attempting freezing.
oFor smaller quantities of fresh food, you
should turn the thermostat knob to position
<5>, approximately 6 hours prior to
attempting freezing.
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. If it is
then the thermostat should be turned down
to its normal setting (between <3> and
<4>).
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.

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oDo not place bottles (glass or tin)
containing liquids (especially sparkling
liquids) into the icebox as this could cause
the bottle to burst during freezing.
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 the icebox. 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.

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Making ice cubes
oFill an ice cube tray with water and place it in the icebox.
oAfter the water is completely frozen and turned to ice, you can
twist the ice cube tray (as shown in the drawing below) to
dispense the ice.
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 freezer 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.

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The defrost drain hole
oDefrosting occurs automatically in the refrigerator compartment
during operation. The defrost water is collected by the
evaporating tray 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
your refrigerator.
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.
Defrosting the icebox
The frost in the icebox should be removed periodically. You can use a
plastic scraper to keep down the amount of frost that builds.
IMPORTANT: The icebox should be 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 icebox.

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oThe day before you defrost, set the thermostat dial to position
<5>, this will make sure that the food contained in the icebox is
frozen properly.
oWhilst defrosting the appliance, the food should be removed
from the compartment and wrapped in several layers of paper
and stored in a cool place. The foods rise in temperature will
shorten its storage life and therefore the food should be used
within a relatively short period of time.
oDO NOT PLACE FOOD BACK IN THE ICEBOX THAT HAS
STARTED TO THAW.
oSet the thermostat knob to position <0> and disconnect the
appliance from your mains supply.
oLeave the door to the appliance and the icebox open. You can
place a bowl of warm water inside the icebox to speed up the
defrost process.
oOnce all the ice that has built up has melted, then the inside of
the icebox should be dried thoroughly. Failure to do this will
result in immediate ice build when the appliance is switched back
on.
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 normal setting of between <3> and
<4>.
oYou should not attempt to freeze fresh food inside the icebox
until this 24 hour time period has elapsed.
oDo not defrost the appliance with other electrical devices
(e.g. hair dryer). Do not use sharp metal objects to
remove the ice on the freezer, as this could cause damage
to the refrigerant system.

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Replacing the light bulb
WARNING: PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR
APPLIANCE IS DISCONNECTED FROM
YOUR MAINS SUPPLY BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO REPLACE THE LIGHT
BULB.
oPress the rear end of the bulb cover until the sides release and
then lift the bulb cover clear of the bulb.
oChange the present light bulb with a new one. The replacement
bulb should not have a greater rating than 10 W; (an E14 10 W
bulb should be used).
oReplace the light cover and after waiting five minutes, reconnect
your plug to your mains supply.

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Installation IMPORTANT: Before installation and usage read
all the instructions and make sure that the
voltage (V) and the frequency (Hz) indicated on
the rating plate are exactly the same as the
voltage and frequency in your home. The rating
plate can be found on the front left edge of the
inside of the refrigerator.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility in the event of the installer
failing to observe all the accident prevention regulations in force,
which are necessary for normal use and the regular operation of the
electric system.
Electrical connection
YOUR REFRIGERATOR IS INTENDED FOR FITTED
AND PERMANENT 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.
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.
oThe wiring in the mains lead is coloured as follows:
Brown Live
Blue Neutral
Green and yellow Earth
oAs 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.
The blue wire must be connected to the terminal marked “N”
(neutral), or coloured black.
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 cut wire
should be present. The cord clamp must be secured over the
outer sheath.