Baumatic BR180SS User manual

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BR180SS/BR180W 315 Litre
combi fridge freezer
BR181SL 315 Litre combi fridge
freezer

USER MANUAL FOR YOUR BAUMATIC
BR180SS/W
315 Litre combi fridge freezer
BR181SL
315 Litre combi 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 05/07/10
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Contents
Environmental note 4
Important safety information 5 – 6
Specifications of your fridge freezer 7 – 8
BR180SS/W 7
BR181SL 8
Description of the appliance 9-10
Description of the product features 10
Using your Baumatic fridge freezer 11 - 12
Before switching on 10
Duringfirstuse 10
Switching on the appliance and setting the thermostat 11 - 12
Arranging and storing food in the fridge section 13 - 14
The freezer compartment 14 - 17
Freezing fresh food 15
Tipsonfreezing 15–16
Storing commercially frozen food 16
Defrostingfrozenfood 16
Makingicecubes 17
Normaloperatingnoises 17
Saving energy when using your fridge-freezer 18 - 19
Cleaning and maintenance 19 - 22
The defrost drain hole 20
Defrosting the freezer section 21 - 22
Replacing the light bulb 22
Installation 23 - 30
Electrical connection 23 - 24
Positioning 24
Attaching the handle 25 - 26
Reversing the doors 26-30
Troubleshooting 31 - 33
Contactdetails 34
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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.
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 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 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.
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oDo not place any objects on top of the appliance,
as this may damage the table top.

Child safety
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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 more 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
BR180SS/W
oTotal gross/net capacity: 315/305 litres
oGross capacity (fridge/freezer): 215/100 litres
oNet capacity (fridge/freezer): 209/96 litres
oEnergy efficiency class: A+ (0.74 kWh per 24 hours)
oFreezer star rating: ****
oFreezing capacity: 4.5 kg per 24 hours
oAdjustable thermostat
oAutomatic defrost (fridge section only)
o3 x Adjustable safety glass shelves
o3 x Transparent freezer drawers
oSalad crisper cover
oBottle shelf
oEgg tray
o2 x General door shelves
oButter and cheese compartment
oReversible doors
oAdjustable feet
Dimensions of appliance
Height: 1850 mm
Width: 600 mm
Depth: 600 mm
* 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 edge of
the inside of the fridge section, behind the salad drawer. You will need
to open the fridge 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.
Model number ………………………………………………………………………
Serial number ………………………………………………………………………
Date of purchase ………………………………………………………………………

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BR181SL
oTotal gross/net capacity: 315/305 litres
oGross capacity (fridge/freezer): 215/100 litres
oNet capacity (fridge/freezer): 209/96 litres
oEnergy efficiency class: A (0.82 kWh per 24 hours)
oFreezer star rating: ****
oFreezing capacity: 4.5 kg per 24 hours
oAdjustable thermostat
oAutomatic defrost (fridge section only)
o3 x Adjustable safety glass shelves
o3 x Transparent freezer drawers
oSalad crisper cover
oSalad crisper
oBottle shelf
oEgg tray
o2 x General door shelves
oButter and cheese compartment
oReversible doors
oAdjustable feet
Dimensions of appliance
Height: 1850 mm
Width: 600 mm
Depth: 600 mm
* 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 edge of
the inside of the fridge section, behind the salad drawer. You will need
to open the fridge 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.
Model number ………………………………………………………………………
Serial number ………………………………………………………………………
Date of purchase ………………………………………………………………………

Description of the appliance
1) Top cover
2) Thermostat dial (and light)
3) Adjustable fridge shelves (x 3)
4) Salad crisper cover
5) Salad crisper
6) Upper freezer drawers
7) Lower freezer drawer
8) Adjustable feet (x 2)
9) Egg tray
10) Dairy shelf
11) Door shelves (x 2)
12) Bottle shelf
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Description of the product features
1) Adjustable fridge 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 rear of the shelf
slightly and carefully pull it forward, 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) Crisper drawer and cover
oThe crisper drawer is 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 door shelves
oThe door liner holds various shelves, which 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.
oIMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT THAT NONE OF THE
SHELVES THAT SIT IN THE DOOR ARE OVERLOADED, AS
THIS WILL DRASTICALLY REDUCE THEIR WORKING LIFE.
6) Freezer compartment
oA freezer section, with a net capacity of 96 litres.
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