Baumatic BR16.5 User manual

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BR16.5
Larder fridge

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USER MANUAL FOR YOUR BAUMATIC
BR16.5 Larder
fridge
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
En ironmental note 4
Important safety information 5 – 6
Specifications of your larder fridge 7-9
Dimensions 7
Description of the appliance 8
Description of the product features 9
Using your Baumatic larder fridge 10-11
efore switching on 10
During first use 10
Turning on the appliance and setting the thermostat 11
Arranging and storing food in your refrigerator 12-13
Sa ing energy when using your refrigerator 13-14
Cleaning and maintenance 14-16
Defrosting the refrigerator compartment 15
Replacing the light bulb 15-16
Installation 16-23
Electrical connection 16-17
Positioning 17
Ventilation requirements 17-18
Aperture and appliance dimensions 18
Supplied installation components 19
Installing your refrigerator 19-22
Reversing the door of your appliance 22-23
Troubleshooting 23-25
Baumatic consumables 26
Technical data 27
Contact details 28

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En ironmental 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 aumatic.
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 aumatic 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
aumatic 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.
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.
oefore 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.
Ser ice
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 aumatic Customer Care Department.

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Specifications of your larder fridge
oGross capacity: 137 litres
oNet capacity: 136 litres
oAutomatic defrost
oAdjustable thermostat
oEgg rack
o3 safety glass shelves
o2 salad crispers
oReversible door
Dimensions of appliance
Height: 875 mm
Width: 540 mm
Depth: 545 mm
Dimensions of aperture*
Height: 875 mm – 895 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.

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Description of the appliance
1. Refrigerator shelf
2. Crisper cover
3. Crisper
4. Thermostat control
5. Egg shelf
6. ottle shelf
7. utter shelf
8. utter shelf cover

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Description of the product features
1) Shel es
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. eneath this there is a channel and an outlet
for the defrost water.
oIt is important that this channel never becomes clogged (see
Defrosting the refrigerator compartment for a detailed
explanation of how to keep the channel clear).
3) Crisper drawers and co er
oThe crisper drawers are in the bottom of your refrigerator and
there is a cover that goes over them.
oThe cover helps to prevent fruit and vegetables from drying out
prematurely.
4) Upper door shel es
oThe door liner holds various shelves, that are suitable for storing
eggs, cheese, butter and yogurt. As well as smaller packages,
tubes, cans etc.
5) Bottle shelf
oThe lower shelf should be used for storing reasonably sized
bottles.

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IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT THAT NONE OF THE SHELVES
THAT SIT IN THE DOOR ARE OVERLOADED, AS THIS WILL
DRASTICALLY REDUCE THEIR WORKING LIFE
Using your Baumatic larder fridge
Before switching on
oMake sure that it has been installed by a suitably qualified
person, as per the information contained in aumatic’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, 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.
During first use
oWhen you first switch on the appliance, the compressor will run
continuously for approximately 24 hours or until the refrigerator
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 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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Turning 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 larder fridge 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 and will increase
the energy usage. There is no need to run your appliance on this
setting for prolonged periods. Unless you are freezing fresh food,
you should have the thermostat set to position <3> or <4>.

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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 and will increase the energy
usage.
oMeat should be wrapped in polythene bags and then placed on
the glass shelf above the salad drawers.
(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 containers, or
they can be wrapped in aluminium foil or polythene bags. As
much air as possible should be removed from the bags.

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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
Sa ing energy when using your refrigerator
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 refrigerator should operate at around 3 – 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).
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 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.

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Defrosting the refrigerator compartment
oDefrosting occurs automatically in the refrigerator section during
operation. The defrost water is collected by the evaporating tray
and evaporates automatically.
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 defrost drainage channel and drain hole.
oYou can also pour a small amount of water down the drain hole
to clean inside of it.
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.
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 hooks on the sides of the light cover and slide the
cover off.

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oChange the present light bulb with a new one. The replacement
bulb should not have a greater rating than 15 W.
oReplace the light cover and after waiting five minutes, reconnect
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
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 ( S 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.

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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.
Positioning
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 is stated on the rating plate of your
appliance. Your appliance may not function correctly if the
ambient temperature falls outside of the following ranges.
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.
next to a radiator or boiler).
oThe door should be able to open completely and freely
oThe appliance should be situated so you can easily access the
food that is stored in it.
oYou should check whether there is an electrical socket available,
which will be accessible after your appliance is installed.
Ventilation requirements

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1) Your appliance requires ventilation. The minimum amount of
ventilation that it requires is shown in figure 1.
Aperture and appliance dimensions
2) Figure 2 shows the aperture size that you will need to be able to
install your appliance.
oThe appliance must be stood on a level floor.

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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)
Installing your refrigerator
If you need the appliance door to open from the
other side, then please reverse the door before
commencing the installation process (See Reversing
the door section).
4) Insert the top fixing bar
(a) into the slot on the top
of the appliance. Use the
Ø4.2 x 9.5 fixing screws (f)
to fit the fixing bar to the
top of the appliance.
oPass 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.

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5) Cut the sealing strip so that is the
same height as the height of the aperture.
oStick the sealing strip onto the
side of the aperture that the
appliance door will open from.
oCarefully lift the appliance and
place it into the aperture of the
kitchen unit that you are
installing it into.
oSlide the appliance over to the far
left of the aperture, unless you
have reversed the door. In which
case you should slide the
appliance over to the far right of
the aperture.
6) Align the front feet of the appliance, with the front edge of the
kitchen unit.
Fix the front feet into position using the Ø4 x 17 fixing screws (e).