Baumatic BR23.8A User manual

BR23.8A
Combi
fridge/freezer

USER MANUAL FOR YOUR BAUMATIC
BR23.8A Combi
fridge/freezer
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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.
GS 18/08/10

Contents
Environmentalnote 4
Important safety information 5–6
Specifications of your combi fridge freezer 7-9
Descriptionofyourappliance 8
Description of the product features 9
Using your Baumatic combi fridge freezer 10-12
Beforeswitchingon 10
Duringfirstuse 10
Turning on the appliance and setting the thermostat 11
Controlpanel 12
Arranging and storing food in the fridge section 12-13
The freezer compartment 13-16
Freezing fresh food 14
Tipsonfreezing 15
Makingicecubes 15
Freezing with Super Freeze 15-16
Cleaning and maintenance 16-19
Defrosting the refrigerator compartment 17
Defrosting the freezer compartment 17-19
Replacing the light bulb 19
Installation 20-28
Electricalconnection 20
Positioning 21
Ventilation requirements 21
Aperture and appliance dimensions 22
Supplied installation components 23
Installing your fridge freezer 23-27
Reversing the door of your appliance 27-28
Troubleshooting 28-29
Contactdetails 30
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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 Technical
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 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.
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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 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 Baumatic Service Department.

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Specifications of your combi fridge freezer
oTotal gross / net capacity: 276 / 264 litres
oGross capacity fridge / freezer: 192 / 84 litres
oNet capacity fridge / freezer: 189 / 75 litres
oFreezing capacity: 5 kg / 24 hours
oAutomatic defrost (fridge section only)
oAdjustable thermostat
oFast freeze switch
oTemperature rise warning light
oEgg rack
oButter compartment
oBottle rack
o2 General racks
o3 Safety glass shelves
o2 salad crispers
o2 Freezer drawers
o1 Freezer flap
oReversible doors
oAdjustable feet
Dimensions of appliance
Height: 1770 mm
Width: 540 mm
Depth: 545 mm
Dimensions of aperture*
Height: 1770 mm – 1790 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.

Description of the appliance
1. Control Panel 10. Refrigerator lamp and cover
2. Refrigerator shelf 11. Freezer flap
3. Crisper cover 12. Freezer compartment drawer
4. Crisper 13. Freezer compartment bottom
5. Bottle shelf drawer
6. Middle shelves 14. Adjustable feet
7. Butter shelf
8. Butter shelf cover
9. Egg shelf
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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
“Defrosting the refrigerator compartment” for a detailed
explanation of how to keep the channel clear).
3) Crisper drawers and cover
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 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 75 litres.
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Using your Baumatic combi 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 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
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.
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 control
panel, which can be found between the fridge and freezer sections.
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 fridge
freezer
oPosition <5> will give you a lower temperature inside the fridge
freezer.
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.
oThe freezer section can cool down to -18 degrees centigrade and
lower.
oIMPORTANT: The ambient temperature of the room,
the temperature of food and the amount of food that
has been placed in the appliance and how often the door
is opened, will all affect the temperature being
maintained by the appliance.
oOn the maximum setting (position <5>), your fridge freezer will
work harder to maintain a lower temperature. There is no need
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to run your appliance on this setting for prolonged periods and
you should return the thermostat knob to between <3> to <4>.
Control panel
oSuper freeze light-will light up when the super freeze button
has been turned on.
oPower light- will light up as soon as the appliance is connected
to your mains supply.
oTemperature rise warning light- will light up when the
appliance detects a rise in temperature that could affect the
contents of your fridge freezer.
Arranging and storing food in the fridge section
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.
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
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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 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.
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.
The freezer compartment
The freezer compartment is suitable for storing and freezing food.
oThe freezer compartment 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 compartment is only able to freeze a certain quantity
of food at one time. You should not attempt to freeze more than
7 kilograms of fresh food within a 24 hour period.
oPreferably the top drawer should be used when freezing fresh
food. Once the food is frozen, you can then transfer the food to
the lower drawers.
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oWarm food should be allowed to cool down before you attempt
to freeze it. If you place warm food in the freezer compartment,
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.
Freezing fresh food
oTo freeze the maximum quantity of fresh food
specified above, you should you should follow the
“Freezing with Super Freeze” section on page 15,
24 hours prior to attempting freezing.
oFor smaller quantities of fresh food, you should you should follow
the “Freezing with Super Freeze” section on page 15,
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.
oThe food should be placed on the freezer
compartment’s base. Do 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 Super Freeze setting should
be switched off by pressing the Super Freeze button again. The
Super Freeze light will go out.
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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.
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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.
Making ice cubes
oFill the ice cube tray with water and place it in the freezer
compartment.
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.
Freezing with Super Freeze
oPress the Super Freeze button and the freezer will start to run
continuously at its maximum setting.
oThe orange Super Freeze light will come on when the Super
Freeze button has been turned on.
oThere is no need to adjust the thermostat knob.

oThe freezer temperature will decrease and the appliance will get
to its lowest temperature.
oPlace the food that is to be frozen inside the freezer, preferably
in the top drawer.
oOnce the food is frozen, you should turn off the Super Freeze
setting. DO NOT TURN OFF THE SUPER FREEZE BUTTON
UNTIL THE FOOD IS FULLY FROZEN.
oThe orange Super Freeze light will go out and your appliance will
return to normal operation. You can then move the frozen food
from the top drawer, into the lower drawers.
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.
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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.
Defrosting the freezer compartment
The frost in the freezer compartment should be removed periodically.
You can use a plastic scraper to keep down the amount of frost that
builds.
IMPORTANT: The freezer compartment 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 compartment.
oThe day before you defrost, the “Freezing with Super Freeze”
section on page 15 should be followed. This will make sure that
the food contained in the compartment 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.
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oDO NOT PLACE FOOD BACK IN THE FREEZER
COMPARTMENT 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 freezer compartment open. You can place
a bowl of warm water inside the freezer compartment to speed
up the defrost process.
oYour appliance is fitted with a defrost drainage tube. Therefore
you should pull out the bottom drawer (A) and place it on the
floor in front of the appliance.
oThe defrost drainage tube (B) is located on the back wall of the
freezer. It should be placed in the groove at the front of the
freezer.
oYou should check to make sure that the defrost water coming
out of the defrost drainage tube, will flow into the bottom drawer
that you have placed in front of the appliance.
oTake care to ensure that the bottom drawer does not overflow,
the defrost water may need emptying periodically.
oOnce all the ice that has built up has melted, then the inside of
the freezer compartment should be dried thoroughly. Failure to
do this will result in immediate ice build when the appliance is
turned back on.
oWith dry hands, reconnect your appliance to your mains supply.
Set the thermostat knob back between a position of <3> and
<4> and make sure that the Super Freeze setting is on. The
Super Freeze setting should be left on for a 24 hour period,
before switching it off.
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oYou should not attempt to freeze fresh food inside the freezer
compartment 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.
Replacing the light bulb
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WARNING: PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR
APPLIANCE IS DISCONNECTED FROM
YOUR MAINS SUPPLY BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO REPLACE THE LIGHT
BULB.
oThere is an interior light in the top of the refrigerator section.
oPress the hooks on the sides of the light cover and slide the
cover off.
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 FRIDGE FREEZER 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.
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