Baumatic BRB2617 User manual

BRB2617
Built-in combi frost
free fridge/freezer

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USER MANUA FOR YOUR BAUMATIC
BRB2617
Built-in combi frost free
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 05/04/12

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Contents
Environmental note 4
Important safety information 5 – 6
Specifications of your combi fridge freezer 7 -10
Description of your appliance 8
Control panel 9
Description of the product features 9-10
Using your Baumatic combi fridge freezer 10-12
efore switching on 10
During first use 11
Switching on the appliance and setting the thermostat 11-12
Arranging and storing food in the fridge section 12-13
The freezer compartment 13-16
Freezing fresh food 14
Tips on freezing 15
Making ice cubes 15
Warning alarm 16
Saving energy when using your fridge-freezer 17-18
Cleaning and maintenance 18-21
The defrost drain hole 19
Defrosting the freezer compartment 20-21
Replacing the light bulb 21
Installation 22-35
Electrical connection 22
Positioning 23
Reversing the doors of your appliance 24-30
Aperture dimensions and ventilation requirements 30-31
Installing your fridge freezer 32-35
Troubleshooting 36-37
Baumatic consumables 38
Technical data 39
Contact details 40

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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 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 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
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 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.
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.
It 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 See the ventilation
instructions on page 30 of this manual
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 aumatic Service Department.

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Specifications of your BRB2617 fridge freezer
Dimensions of appliance
Height: 1773 mm
Width: 540 mm
Depth: 544 mm
Dimensions of aperture*
Height: 1776 mm – 1782 mm
Width: 560 mm
Depth: 550 mm
oAutomatic fridge defrost
oFrost free freezer
oAdjustable thermostat
oEgg rack
outter compartment
oottle rack
o2 General racks
o4 Safety glass shelves (including salad crisper cover)
o2 salad crispers
o4 Freezer drawers
oIce cube tray
oReversible door
oSlider fittings
oAdjustable feet
o4 star freezer
oFreezing capacity: 4 kg / 24 hours
Cubic capacities
oTotal gross / net capacity: 262 / 249 litres
oGross fridge / freezer capacity:162 / 100 litres
oNet fridge / freezer capacity: 158/91 litres (without baskets)
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 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.
Description of the BRB2617 fridge freezer
1. Control panel
2. Fridge light
3. Safety glass shelves (x 4)
4. Salad crisper drawers
5. Freezer drawers
6. Fridge door shelf
7. Half width door shelf cover
8. Half width door shelves
9. ottle shelf

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Control panel
A) Power indicator neon (green)
) Warning alarm neon (red)
C) Warning alarm off button
D) Fridge freezer thermostat dial
Power indicator neon (green)
oThis will light as soon as the appliance is connected to your
mains supply.
Warning alarm neon (red)
oThis neon will light if the warning alarm has activated.
Description of the product features
1) 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.
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
“The defrost drain hole” section for a detailed explanation of how
to keep the channel clear).

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3) Salad 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 and half width 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 91 litres.
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 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 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.

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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.
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 on the
control panel, which can be found at the top of the fridge freezer.
oThe thermostat automatically regulates the temperature inside
the fridge freezer, depending on which setting you have turned
the thermostat dial to.
oYou should turn the thermostat dial clockwise.
oIf the arrow is positioned to the smaller dots, then you will get a
higher temperature inside the fridge and freezer sections.
oIf the arrow is positioned to the larger dots, then you will get a
lower temperature inside the fridge and freezer sections.

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oIdeally the arrow should be set to the midway
position (as shown in the diagram opposite).
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 (shown opposite) 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 dial set in
the position shown above.
oIMPORTANT: If you run the appliance with the thermostat dial
on a higher setting for prolonged periods, the defrost drain hole
will freeze. It may also cause the appliance to overwork and the
fridge and freezer sections to freeze over.
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.

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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.
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 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. The maximum amount of fresh food that can
be frozen within a 24 hour period is 4 kg. You should not
attempt to freeze more than this amount 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 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.
oIt is possible to store food in the freezer section without the
baskets supplied.
oIf power is cut to the appliance, then the food inside of it will be
safe for a maximum of 12 hours. You should minimise the
number of times that you open the doors of the appliance during
this period of time.
Freezing fresh food
oTo freeze the maximum quantity of fresh food
specified on the rating plate, you should turn the
thermostat dial to its maximum position (shown
opposite), a few hours prior to attempting
freezing.
oFor smaller quantities of fresh food, you should turn the
thermostat dial to its maximum position, 1 hour prior to 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.

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oAfter 24 hours you should check that the fresh food
is satisfactorily frozen. If it is then the thermostat
dial should be turned back to its normal operating
position.
oIMPORTANT: If you run the appliance with the thermostat dial
on a higher setting for prolonged periods, the defrost drain hole
will freeze. It may also cause the appliance to overwork and the
fridge and freezer sections to freeze over.
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.
oefore 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.

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Warning alarm
Your appliance is equipped with temperature sensors in the fridge and
freezer sections.
oThe sensors assess the temperatures being achieved by the
fridge and freezer sections.
oIf the recorded temperature in either section goes above the
temperature that you have set on the thermostat dial, the
warning alarm neon (red) will light.
oThere will also be an audible warning signal, to make you aware
that the sensors have sensed a temperature rise.
oThe warning alarm neon will stay switched on until the recorded
temperature has fallen to the level set on the thermostat dial.
oTo silence the audible alarm, press the warning alarm off button.
oPlease note, the warning alarm neon will switch on if either of
the doors have been open for a period of time. Or if the
thermostat dial has been turned clockwise to a colder setting.
oIf the warning alarm neon (red) stays lit for a prolonged period,
then you should contact the aumatic Customer Care
Department.

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Saving energy when using your fridge-freezer
There are some simple things you can do to save energy when
installing or 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 compartment should operate at around
3 to 4 degrees Celsius.
oAllow food to sufficiently cool before putting it in the appliance
(but do not 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.

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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.
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.

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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.

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Defrosting the freezer compartment
Your appliance is frost free, so you will not need to manually defrost
the freezer section.
However if for example the door is left open for a prolonged period of
time or the door gasket is not sealing correctly, then you could get ice
building in the freezer section. If this occurs, then you should follow
the steps below and perform a manual defrost.
oThe day before you defrost, you should turn the thermostat dial
to its maximum setting. This will make sure that the food
contained in the freezer section 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 FREEZER
COMPARTMENT THAT HAS STARTED TO THAW
oAfter ensuring that your hands are dry, disconnect your fridge
freezer from your mains supply
oRemove the drawers from the freezer section and leave the door
to the freezer compartment open. You can place a bowl of warm
water inside of the freezer compartment to speed up the defrost
process.
oYou can use a sponge to mop up the defrost water that will run
into the bottom of the freezer section.
oIMPORTANT: ou should place some old towels on the flooring
that is immediately in front of the appliance; in case any defrost
water comes out of the freezer section and onto the floor.
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
switched back on.
oWith dry hands, reconnect your appliance to your mains supply.
You should turn the thermostat dial to its maximum setting for
24 hours.
oYou should not attempt to freeze fresh food inside the freezer
compartment until this 24 hour time period has elapsed.