Baumatic BRB2617.5 User manual

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BRB2617.5 Built-in
combi frost free
fridge-freezer

USER MANUAL FOR YOUR BAUMATIC
BRB2617.5
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.
JW 21/12/12
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Contents
Environmentalnote 4
Important safety information 5–6
Specifications of your combi fridge freezer 7-9
Descriptionofyourappliance 8
Controlpanel 8
Description of the product features 9
Using your Baumatic combi fridge freezer 10-11
Beforeswitchingon 10
Duringfirstuse 10
Switching on the appliance and setting the thermostat 11
SuperCoolmode 12
Opendoorwarningalarm 12
Arranging and storing food in the fridge section 13-14
The freezer compartment 14-16
Freezing fresh food 14
Tipsonfreezing 15
Makingicecubes 15
Super Freeze mode 16
Saving energy when using your fridge-freezer 16-17
Cleaning and maintenance 18-20
Replacing the light bulb 18
Defrosting the freezer compartment 19
Installation 20-33
Electrical connection 20-21
Positioning 21
Reversing the doors of your appliance 22-23
Aperture dimensions and ventilation requirements 24
Installing your fridge freezer 25-33
Installing the door-on-door fittings 29-33
Troubleshooting 34-35
Baumatic consumables 36
Technicaldata 37
Contactdetails 39
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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 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.
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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.
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 25 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 Baumatic Service Department.

Specifications of your BRB2617.5 fridge freezer
Dimensions of appliance
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Height: 1786 mm
Width: 555 mm
Depth: 540 mm
Dimensions of aperture
Height: 1788 mm (min)
Width: 560 mm (min)
Depth: 550 mm
oFrost free fridge and freezer
oAdjustable thermostat
o4 star freezer
oFreezing capacity: 10 kg / 24 hours
oOpen door warning alarm
oReversible doors
oDoor-on-door fitting
o3 Adjustable safety glass shelves
o1 Salad crisper cover (safety glass)
o1 Salad crisper
o2 General door racks
oBottle rack
oEgg rack
oSuper Cooling switch
oSuper Freezing switch
o4 Freezer drawers
oIce cube tray
Cubic capacities
oTotal gross / net capacity: 254 / 232 litres
oGross fridge / freezer capacity: 151 / 103 litres
oNet fridge / freezer capacity: 148 / 84 litres
Energy efficiency class
Energy class: A+

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 inside the fridge
section, behind the salad crisper 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.
Description of the BRB2617.5 fridge freezer
Control panel
A) Power button. Press and hold for 3 seconds to turn appliance off/on.
B) Refrigerator temperature adjustment knob.
C) Freezer temperature adjustment knob.
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Description of the product features
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.
Salad 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.
General door racks
oThe door liner holds various racks, which are suitable for storing
eggs, cheese, butter and yogurt. As well as smaller packages,
tubes, cans etc.
Bottle rack
oThe middle door rack 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.
Freezer compartment
oA freezer section, with a net capacity of 84 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
oYou should set the thermostat dial to its maximum setting
(S.Cool/S.Frz) 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 pressing the power button for 3 seconds. The thermostat dials are
also located on the control panel, which can be found at the top of the
fridge-freezer.
IMPORTANT: The fridge and freezer sections are controlled
independently and have separate temperature control dials.
oThe thermostat automatically regulates the temperature inside
the fridge/freezer, depending on which setting you have turned
the thermostat dial to.
oIf the dial is positioned nearer to the Low setting, then you will
get a lower temperature inside the fridge/freezer sections.
oIf the dial is positioned nearer to the High setting,
then you will get a higher temperature inside the
fridge and freezer sections.
oIdeally the dial should be set to the midway position of ‘Mid’.
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.
oWhen positioned on or near the maximum setting (S.Cool / S.Frz or
Low) 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. You
should generally have the dial set to ‘Mid’, as outlined above.
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uper Cool mode
will ensure that a powerful supply of cold air enters the fridge section.
er Cool indicator (‘S.Cool’) on the fridge
thermostat dial.
by selecting a normal temperature range on the thermostat dial.
ld return the appliance to normal operation as
outlined above.
oNOTE: Please see pages 16 for Super Freeze mode details.
se the
ppliance to overwork and the fridge section to freeze.
RUNNING THE SUPER COOL MODE FOR MORE
HAN 24 HOURS
pen door warning alarm
is equipped with an open door warning alarm in the
idge section.
ft open for over 60 seconds then the open
door alarm will sound.
times every 0.5
seconds, every 30 seconds until the door is closed.
en you should contact the Baumatic Customer
Care Department.
S
This setting should be used if you want to cool something quickly, it
oSelect the Sup
oSuper Cool mode will continue to run until manually turned off -
oOnce you are satisfied that your item(s) have been sufficiently
cooled, you shou
IMPORTANT: If you run the appliance with the thermostat dial
on super cool mode for prolonged periods, it will cau
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oThe alarm is an audible buzzer which will sound 3
oIf the warning alarm stays on for a prolonged period after the door
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rranging and storing food in the fridge sectionA
oWarm food or evaporating liquids should not be stored in your
refrigerator, as this will increase the humidity inside of the
ax paper. Liquids should be stored
section, any excessive
back of the
allowed to come into contact with the back
when placed on shelves inside the main section of the
damage to the plastic parts contained
perature inside
e bags and then placed on the
be stored in this manner for one or two
s/cooked food should be covered and can be placed on
les should be cleaned thoroughly and placed in
ne bags. As much air as
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, w
in covered containers or bottles.
To maximise the space inside of the fridgeopackaging on the food should be removed.
Quickly perishable food should be stored at theorefrigerator, which is the coldest part of the appliance.
No food items should beowall 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
refrigerator.
oSome organic solutions, such as the oils in lemon/orange peel and
acid in butter, can cause
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 tem
of the appliance and will increase the energy usage.
Meat should be wrapped in polythenoglass shelf above the salad drawers.
(Meat should only
days at the most).
Cold disheoany shelf.
Fruit and vegetabothe salad drawers.
oCheese and butter should be placed in airtight containers, or they
can be wrapped in aluminium foil or polythe
possible should be removed from the bags.

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Milk bottles should have a cap on them and be stored on the
Garlic, potatoes, onions and bananas should only be stored
in a refrigerator IF they are stored in airtight containers.
obottle shelf that sits in the door.
o
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
a 24 hour period is 10 kg. You should not
attempt to freeze more than this amount of fresh food within a
partment,
then the increased humidity will cause quicker ice formation and
oThe guidance of the food manufacturer should be followed, in
oIt is possible to store food in the freezer section without the
m of 12 hours. You should minimise the
number of times that you open the doors of the appliance during
this period of time.
rating plate, you should follow the “Freezing using the super
of fresh food, you should follow the
“Freezing using the super freeze setting” section on page 16 one
hour prior to freezing.
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
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 com
increase the amount of power that the appliance uses.
regard to the maximum storage time.
oThawed foods must not be frozen for a second time.
baskets supplied.
oIf power is cut to the appliance, then the food inside of it will be
safe for a maximu
Freezing fresh food
oTo freeze the maximum quantity of fresh food specified on the
freeze setting” section on page 16, a few hours prior to freezing.
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ry out or lose its flavour. It will also
ensure that flavour does not transfer from other
torily frozen. If it is then the thermostat
dial should be turned back to its normal operating
d periods of time; otherwise it may cause the
ppliance to overwork. It could also cause the freezer section
lythene wraps, aluminium fo
special cans for frozen foods are suitable packaging for storing
Tape, rubber bands or plastic clips are suitable for
Before sealing a suitable bag, you should compress the air out of it,
more easily.
oyou are freezing liquid, then do not fill the container to the brim.
especially sparkling liquids) into the freezer as
he bottle to burst during freezing.
Fill the ice cube tray with water and place it in the freezer
the water is completely frozen and turned to ice, you can twist
ice.
oFresh food should be packed into airtight containers
or packaging. This will help to make sure that the
food doesn’t d
foods.
oAfter 24 hours you should check that the fresh food
is satisfac
position.
IMPORTANT: The super freeze setting should not be switched
on for prolonge
a
to freeze over.
Tips on freezing
oFreezer bags, po il (extra thick) and
frozen goods in.
osealing bags and wrappings.
oas this will help the food to freeze
oFlat packages freeze more easily.
If
Liquids will expand when being frozen.
oDo not place bottles (glass or tin) containing liquids
(
they could cause t
Making ice cubes
ocompartment.
oAfter
the ice cube tray (as shown in the drawing below) to dispense the

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Freezing using the Super Freeze setting
This setting should be used if you are freezing fresh food, it will ensure
that a powerful supply of cold air enters the freezer compartment,
ensuring that the food is frozen quickly.
oIf you are freezing the maximum amount of fresh food that can
be frozen in a 24 hour period (10Kg), then it should be switched
on a few hours prior to freezing.
oIf you are freezing a smaller quantity of fresh food, then it
should be switched on 1 hour prior to freezing.
oSelect Super Freeze (‘S.Frz’) on the freezer temperature control
dial and the freezer will start to run continuously at its maximum
setting.
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.
oOnce the food is frozen, you should turn off the super frost
setting and return the dial to normal operation. DO NOT TURN
OFF SUPER FREEZE UNTIL THE FOOD IS FULLY FROZEN.
oIMPORTANT: The super freeze setting should not be
switched on for prolonged periods of time, otherwise it
may cause the appliance to overwork. It could also cause
the freezer section to freeze over.
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
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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.
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 pourin
or spraying water over it.
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g water onto it
nge an
engineer visit.
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.
Replacing the light bulb
WARNING: This product is fitted with durable LED
lights which last for approximately 10,000 hours.
Therefore, there is no need to change the light
unless it is faulty or damaged. If the lights do
need replacing, do not change the fuse or LED
lamp on your own. Please call the Baumatic
Customer Care Department to arra

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: You 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.
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oOnce the 24 hour period has elapsed, you should return the
thermostat dial to its normal operating position.
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.
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 inside the refrigerator,
behind the salad crisper.
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.
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