Baumatic BRCF1860-BGL User manual

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BRCF1860-BGL/RGL/WGL
319 Litre 2 door combi
fridge-freezer

USER MANUAL FOR YOUR BAUMATIC
BRCF1860-BGL/RGL/WGL
319 Litre 2 door 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.
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Contents
Environmentalnote 4
Important safety information 5–6
Specifications of your combi fridge freezer 7-10
Product and aperture dimensions 7
Productspecifications 7
Descriptionofyourappliance 8
Description of the product features 9-10
Using your combi fridge freezer 11-14
Beforeswitchingon 11
Duringfirstuse 11
Turning on the appliance 12
Setting the fridge thermostat 12
Using the fast freeze drawer 13
Arranging and storing food in the fridge section 13-14
The freezer compartment 14-18
Freezing fresh food 15
Tipsonfreezing 15
Storingfrozenfood 16
Defrosting frozen food 16
In the event of a power cut 16
Makingicecubes 17
Normal operating noises 17-18
Saving energy when using your fridge-freezer 18-19
Cleaning and maintenance 19-22
Defrosting the refrigerator compartment 21
Defrosting the freezer compartment 22-23
Replacing the light bulb 23
Installation 24-30
Electricalconnection 24
Positioning and ventilation 25-26
Reversing the doors of your appliance 27-30
Troubleshooting 30-32
Baumatic consumables 33
Technicaldata 34
Contactdetails 35
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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 Customer Care 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 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 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.
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.
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.
oDo not store aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this
appliance.
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
Dimensions of your appliance
oHeight: 1850 mm
oWidth: 600 mm
oDepth: 640 mm
Energy efficiency class
oEnergy class: A+
Cubic capacities
oTotal gross/net capacity: 319/302 litres
oGross capacity (fridge/freezer): 215/104 litres
oNet capacity (fridge/freezer): 214/88 litres
Specifications of the appliance
oAutomatic fridge defrost
oAdjustable thermostat
oAntibacterial surface
oInterior ventilator (fridge section)
oAdjustable feet
oReversible door
o3 Adjustable safety glass shelves (fridge)
o1 Salad crisper shelf (Safety glass)
o2 Salad crispers
o1 Chrome wine rack
o3 General door racks
o1 Bottle rack
o1 Butter and cheese compartment
o1 Egg rack
oStar rating ****
oFreezing capacity 12kg/24 hrs
oWater drainage system (freezer)
o4 Transparent freezer drawers
o1 Ice cube tray

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 inside of the fridge
section, on the left side. You will need to open the door of the fridge
section and remove the salad crispers. The rating plate will indicate
the ambient temperature range that your appliance will function
correctly within.
Description of the appliance
1) Thermostat control knob
2) Light switch (door close)
3) Interior light
4) Adjustable safety glass shelves
5) Salad crisper cover (safety glass)
6) Wine rack
7) Salad crispers
8) Defrost water outlet channel
9) General door racks
10) Butter & cheese compartment
11) Bottle rack
12) Egg rack
13) Freezer tray
14) Freezer drawer (Fast freeze)
15) General freezer drawers
16) Defrost water outlet channel
17) Condenser
18) Defrost water drip tray (fridge)
19) Compressor
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Description of the product features (fridge)
Adjustable 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 back
of the shelf and carefully pull it out of
the grooves.
Salad crisper drawers and cover
oThe crisper drawers are suitable for storing fruits, salad and
vegetables. They are designed to keep the contents fresh for as
long as possible.
oThe crisper cover helps to prevent fruit and vegetables from
drying out prematurely, and can also be used as a shelf.
oCare should be taken when storing tomatoes and tropical fruit
such as bananas and pineapples, etc, as these types of items can
easily deteriorate at a lower temperature.
oTo remove the safety glass crisper cover, remove the salad
crisper drawers, lift up the front of the shelf and then pull it
towards you.
The dairy compartment
oThe top rack on the fridge
door should be used to store
eggs, butter, cheese, yogurts
etc.
IMPORTANT: You should take
care not to trap your fingers
when opening and shutting the
cover of the dairy compartment.
General door racks
oThe door liners hold various racks, which are suitable for storing
eggs, cheese, butter, yogurt, smaller packages, tubes, cans etc.
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Bottle rack
oThe lower 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.
Door rack height adjustment
It is possible to adjust the height of the door racks
oRemove all items from the rack
that you want to adjust the height
of.
oHold both sides of the rack then lift
it upwards and pull it towards you.
oPlace the rack back into the door at
the height that you require and
then push it downwards until it
locates into position.
NOTE: By adjusting the position of the door racks you will
increase / decrease the storage height of adjacent racks.
Please adjust to your preference.
Description of the product features (freezer)
The freezer section consists of a tray drawer (top), a fast freeze
drawer (second from top) and two normal drawers (bottom).
oThe top of the freezer compartment contains a shallow storage
tray which can be used to store smaller items or items which are
more regularly used for ease of access.
oThe top freezer drawer is labelled as ‘Fast Freeze’. This drawer
can be used to quickly freeze fresh food. Please see the Fast
Freeze section for full details
oShould you be storing something for a longer period of time we
would recommend using the normal freezer drawers, located
below the Fast Freeze drawer.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT pull the drawers out with too much force, or
overload them as this may cause food to fall out when you are opening
the drawer.
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Using your Baumatic fridge freezer
Before switching on
oRemove all packaging materials before using the fridge freezer.
This includes the foam base and all adhesive tape holding the
refrigerator accessories in place both inside and outside the
appliance.
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 six hours before connecting the appliance
to your mains supply. This means that any refrigerant gasses
that may have been disturbed during the transportation process
are allowed 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
You switch on your appliance by connecting it to your mains supply
and setting the thermostat.
oWhen you first switch on the appliance, the compressor may 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 reconnecting it to your mains supply.
oIf there is a power cut, the appliance will remember the
temperature settings that were set previously.
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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.
oThe thermostat is located at the top
of the fridge compartment, behind
the door. It regulates the
temperature inside the refrigerator
and freezer, 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 <7> will give you a lower temperature inside the fridge
freezer.
oIdeally the thermostat should be set to position <3> or <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.
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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 <7>), 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 on this
setting for prolonged periods and you should return the thermostat
knob to position <3> or <4>.

Using the Fast Freeze freezer drawer
This facility should be used before and whilst you are freezing fresh
food. It will ensure that a powerful supply of cold air enters the top
freezer drawer.
oSet the thermostat to setting <7> a few hours prior to freezing
the fresh food.
oPut your fresh food into the Fast Freeze drawer and leave to cool
for 24 hours.
oAfter 24 hours check that the food has frozen satisfactorily. If
you are not satisfied then you should leave the products to cool
for a few more hours and then check again.
oWhen you are satisfied that your food is satisfactorily frozen you
should return the thermostat dial to its normal position of <3>
or <4>, and place the frozen food into one of the general freezer
drawers.
IMPORTANT: This mode should only be used prior to
and when freezing fresh food. You should not run the
appliance in fast freeze mode for prolonged periods.
Arranging and storing food in the fridge section
oWarm food or 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. No 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.
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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 crisper drawers.
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 crisper drawes.
oCheese and butter should be placed in airtight containers, or
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 rack 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 section
The freezer section is suitable for storing and freezing food.
oThe freezer section 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 section is only able to freeze a certain quantity of fresh
food at one time. The maximum amount of fresh food that can be
frozen in a 24 hour period is 12 kg.
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.
oWarm food should be allowed to cool down before you attempt to
freeze it. If you place warm food in the freezer section, 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 fresh food you should set the thermostat
to <7> a few hours prior to attempting freezing.
oOnce you have added the food, you should continue
to set the thermostat to <7> for 24 hours.
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.
oDo 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 you should allow
the appliance to return to normal temperature
settings. If it is not, then continue to run fast freeze
mode (setting <7>) for another 6 hours or until you
are satisfied.
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.
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oTape, rubber bands or plastic clips are suitable for
sealing bags and wrappings.
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 this could
cause the bottle to burst during freezing.

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Storing commercially frozen food
oThe storage time and recommended temperature for storing
commercially frozen foods are indicated on the packaging.
oAlways follow the manufacturer’s instructions for storage and use of
frozen food.
oWhen shopping, be careful to choose food which is adequately
packed and is provided with complete storage instructions. It should
have been stored in a freezer where the temperature does not rise
above -18°C.
oDo not buy packages of food that are covered with frost. This could
indicate that the package has thawed at least once before.
oTake care that your frozen food packages do not start to thaw
before you place them in your freezer. This will shorten the length
of time that you can safely store the food for.
Defrosting frozen food
oPartially thawed or defrosted foods should be used as soon as
possible.
oCold air preserves the food but it does not destroy the micro
organisms which rapidly activate themselves after defrosting and
make foods perishable.
oPartial defrosting reduces the nutritional value of food, especially
fruits, vegetables and readymade meals.
In the event of a power cut
oIf there is a power cut, then food inside of the appliance will remain
at a safe temperature for approximately 20 hours.
oIf the power cut is short, then the best place to leave the frozen
food is inside of the freezer compartment.
oIf there is a prolonged power cut, then you may need to remove
food from the freezer section and store it in a cold place. To
preserve the temperature, you should wrap the food in layers of
newspaper.
oOnce power is restored, if the food has not started to defrost, then
it should be returned to the freezer section.

oIf any of the food has started to defrost, then you should not return
it into the freezer section, it should be consumed within a short
period of time.
Making ice cubes
oFill the ice cube tray with water and place it in the upper freezer
drawers.
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.
Normal operating noises
Ice cracking noise
oCan be heard during the automatic defrosting process.
Short cracking noise
oCan be heard when the thermostat turns the compressor on and
off.
Compressor noise
oThere will be an operating noise when the compressor is running.
oAfter installation, the compressor may be noisier for a short
period of time.
Bubbling and burbling sound
oThis noise is emitted as the coolant flows through the pipework
within the fridge.
Water flowing sound
oThis is caused by water flowing into the evaporating tray during
the defrosting process and can be heard whilst the fridge is
defrosting.
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Important user information
IMPORTANT: Care should be taken to make sure that
the airflow duct vents on the rear interior wall of the
fridge and freezer sections are not blocked.
IMPORTANT: If your mains power supply fails, then
the food inside of the freezer section will be
preserved for a 20 hour period. After 20 hours the
food should be removed from the freezer section
and consumed as quickly as possible.
Saving energy when 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 should operate at around 3 to 4 degrees
Celsius.
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oAllow food to sufficiently cool before putting it in the appliance
(but don’t 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 pouring water onto it or
spraying water over it.
oThe refrigerator and freezer section 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.
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oWhen cleaning is complete, dry your hands and then
reconnect the plug to your mains supply.
IMPORTANT: Before attempting any of the cleaning steps
shown below, you should remove all items from the shelves
and sections that you are cleaning.
Fridge and freezer sections
Door rack
oTo remove a door rack: Take off all of
the items that are stored on the shelf
that you want to remove. Pull the shelf
upwards (1) and then carefully pull it
away from the inside of the door (2).
Fridge shelves oTo remove a shelf: Take off all of the
items that are stored on the shelf that you
want to remove. Then lift the back of the
shelf and carefully pull it out of the
grooves.
Salad crisper drawers
oTo remove the drawers, lift up a little and
pull forward.
Freezer drawers
oTo remove a freezer drawer: Take out all of the items that are
stored in the drawer container that you want to remove. Grip the
top edge of the drawer and carefully pull it upwards and out.
Interior parts
oUse a cloth that has been wetted with water
and mild (neutral) detergent and wipe over
the interior parts of the appliance.