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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