Baumatic TRIO.BL User manual

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TRIO.BL
323 Litre 3 door combi
frost free fridge freezer

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USER MANUAL FOR YOUR BAUMATIC
TRIO.BL
323 Litre 3 door 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 13/09/12

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Contents
Environmental note 4
Important safety information 5-6
Specifications of your fridge freezer 7-11
Description of the appliance 8
Product features (fridge section) 9-11
Product features (freezer section) 11
Using your Baumatic fridge freezer 12-13
Beforeswitchingon 12
Duringfirstuse 12
Control panel 13-18
Switching on the appliance 14
Manually setting the temperature (fridge section) 14
Manually setting the temperature (freezer section) 14
Manually setting the temperature (chiller drawer) 15
Switching on Zero Fresh mode 15
Switching on Super Cool mode 16
Switching on Super Freeze mode 16
Switching on Energy Saving mode 17
Switching on Intelligent mode 17
Returning the appliance to normal operation 18
Switching on the control panel lock 18
Opendooralarm 18
Temperature rise alarm 18
Arranging and storing food in the fridge section 19-20
The **** freezer section 20-23
Freezingfreshfood 21
Tipsonfreezing 21
Storing commercially frozen food 22
Defrosting frozen food 22
In the event of power failure 22
Normaloperatingnoises 23
Importantuserinformation 23
Saving energy when using your fridge-freezer 24-25
Cleaning and maintenance 25-27
Generalcleaning 25-27
Replacing the light bulb 27
Installation 28-30
Electricalconnection 28
Positioning 29
Troubleshooting 30-31
Baumaticconsumables 32
Technicaldata 33
Contact details 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 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 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.
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: 1913 mm
oWidth: 629 mm
oDepth: 651 mm (excluding handles)
Energy efficiency class
oEnergy class: A+
Cubic capacities
oTotal gross/net capacity: 323/312 litres
oGross capacity (fridge/freezer): 244/79 litres
oNet capacity (fridge/freezer): 235/77 litres
Specifications of the appliance
oFrost free fridge and freezer
oStar rating ****
oMulti airflow cooling system
oElectronic temperature control
oDigital control panel
oAdjustable thermostat
oFast cooling switch
oFast Freeze switch
oFast freeze indicator light
oDoor open warning indicator
oTemperature rise warning indicator
oAdjustable feet
oReversible door
o2 Adjustable fridge safety glass shelves
o1 Salad crisper shelf (Safety glass)
o1 Salad crisper
o1 Chiller drawer
o1 Bottle rack
o2 General door racks
o1 Butter and cheese compartment
o1 Egg rack
o2 Non-transparent freezer drawers
o1 Ice cube tray

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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 inside of the fridge
section, on the left side. You will need to open the door of the fridge
section and you may need to remove one of the middle safety glass
shelves. The rating plate will indicate the ambient temperature range
that your appliance will function correctly within.
Description of the appliance
1) Light switch (door close)
2) Adjustable safety glass shelf (x2)
3) Interior side lights
4) Salad Crisper cover (safety glass)
5) Salad Crisper UV-fresh light
6) Salad Crisper
7) Chiller drawer
8) Dairy compartment
9) Upper general door rack
10) Bottle rack
11) Lower general door rack
12) Upper freezer drawer
13) Lower freezer drawer
14) Power lead
15) Adjustable feet

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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 drawer and cover
oThe crisper drawer is 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 tropical fruit (bananas and
pineapples etc) and tomatoes. As these types of items can easily
deteriorate at a lower temperature.
oTo remove the safety glass crisper cover, remove the salad
crisper drawer, lift up the front of the shelf and then pull it
towards you.
Salad crisper with UV-light technology
oThe salad crisper drawer contains a unique UV light which helps
to keep fruit and vegetables fresh for longer.
oThe UV light works by promoting photosynthesis and assists in
locking in vitamins and nutrients by stimulating growth and
slowing decay.

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Chiller drawer
oThe chiller drawer has its own temperature regulation with a
range from -2°C to 3°C enabling you to carefully chill foods to
your required preference.
oFor the storage of fresh meat and fish, we would recommend
that they are stored in a foil cover or a vinyl wrap at a
temperature of approximately 0°C.
oIf used for chilling drinks, we would recommend that they are
stored at approximately 2°C to 3°C
oCare should be taken when storing tropical fruit (bananas and
pineapples etc) and tomatoes. As these types of items can easily
deteriorate in a lower temperature.
IMPORTANT: You should only chill similar types of food in the
chiller drawer at a time because different food types should be
stored at different temperatures. This will help to avoid
freezing liquid or inadvertent frost damage, etc.
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.
Bottle rack*
oThe lower 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.

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Door rack height adjustment*
It is possible to adjust the
height of the upper general
door rack or the bottle rack.
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 an upper and lower drawer.
oThe top freezer drawer contains an internal shallow storage tray
which can be used to store smaller items or items which are
more regularly used for ease of access.
oOpening the top drawer will pull out both the drawer and the
shallow tray. If you wish to retrieve or store something in the
main compartment of the top freezer drawer then simply push
the shallow tray back into the freezer allowing access to the
main drawer.
oShould you be storing something for a longer period of time or a
larger item then we would recommend using the main drawer
compartment, located below the top drawer tray or in the larger
lower freezer 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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Control panel
The control panel is located outside the refrigerator and is used to
control the fridge and freezer.
Operation buttons
A. Temp Area. Use this button to select either the fridge, freezer
or chiller chamber. This button will also select the Super Cool
(fridge) and Super Freeze (freezer) functions.
B. Zero Fresh. Use this button to select the Zero Fresh function
(chiller compartment).
C. Mode. Use this button to select from Energy Saving mode,
Intelligent mode (Auto) or none (user specified temperatures).
D. Plus button (“+”). Increase selection button.
E. Minus button (“-“). Decrease selection button.
F. Child Lock. Use this button to lock the control panel from
accidental misuse.
Display icons
1. Fridge icon (REF.), chiller icon (CHILL), freezer icon (FRZ.)
2. Temperature display
3. Alarm icon
4. Light Fresh icon

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5. Super Cool icon
6. Super Freeze icon
7. Zero Fresh icon
8. Auto icon (Intelligent mode)
9. Energy Saving icon
10. Child lock icon
Switching on the appliance
oYou switch on your appliance by connecting it to your mains
supply.
oWhen first turned on the appliance will automatically set the
fridge to 5°C, and the freezer to -18°C. You can set the
temperature in the fridge and freezer sections manually at any
time.
Manually setting the fridge temperature.
oPress the ‘TEMP AREA’ button (A) once (or until the refrigerator
icon (1) illuminates).
oThen press the plus (D) or minus (E) button to adjust the
temperature of the refrigerator.
oThe temperature will change 1°C each time the plus or minus
button is pressed and will scroll through a range of 2°C to 8°C.
The chosen temperature will take effect after 5 seconds.
Manually setting the freezer temperature.
oPress the ‘TEMP AREA’ button (A) three times (or until the
freezer icon (1) illuminates).
oThen press the plus (D) or minus (E) button to adjust the
temperature of the freezer.
oThe temperature will change 1°C each time the plus or minus
button is pressed and will scroll through a range of -16°C to
-24°C.
The chosen temperature will take effect after 5 seconds.
IMPORTANT: The ambient temperature of the room, the temperature
of food and the amount of food that has been placed in the fridge /
freezer and how often the door is opened, will all affect the
temperature being maintained by the appliance.

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Manually setting the Chiller temperature.
oPress the ‘TEMP AREA’ button (A) twice (or until the CHILL icon
(1) illuminates).
oThen press the plus (D) or minus (E) button to adjust the
temperature of the chiller.
oThe temperature will change 1°C each time the plus or minus
button is pressed and will scroll through a range of -2°C to 3°C.
The chosen temperature will take effect after 5 seconds.
Switching on Zero Fresh mode (Chiller drawer)
This setting should be used if you want to chill something specifically
at 0°C, such as fresh fish or meat.
oPress the ‘ZERO FRESH’ button (B) on the control panel.
The Zero Fresh icon (7) will illuminate.
oThe temperature will be set to 0°C until the mode is turned off or
another temperature is set.
NOTE: You can manually return the appliance to normal
operation by unlocking the control panel (if required) and
pressing the Zero Fresh button (B) once. The Zero Fresh icon
(7) will turn off.
You can also turn off Zero Fresh mode by manually selecting a
temperature for the Chiller as outlined above. Ensure that the
Zero Fresh icon (7) is off.

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Switching on Super Cool mode (Refrigerator)
This setting should be used if you want to chill something quickly, it
will ensure that a powerful supply of cold air enters the fridge section.
oPress the ‘TEMP AREA’ button (A) once on the control panel (or
until the refrigerator icon (REF.) is highlighted on the display (1).
oPress the ‘TEMP AREA’ button (A) for 3 seconds on the control
panel (or until the Super REF. icon (5) is highlighted on the
display).
oThe temperature will be set to 2°C for 2.5 hours.
NOTE: You can manually return the appliance to normal operation by
unlocking the control panel (if required) and pressing the TEMP AREA
button (A) once (or until the fridge chamber has been selected (REF.)
on the control panel (1). Press TEMP AREA button for 3 seconds or
until the Super REF. icon (5) turns off.
IMPORTANT: You should not run the appliance in
rapid cooling mode for prolonged periods. After the
food is sufficiently chilled you should allow the
appliance to return to normal operation.
Switching on Super Freeze mode
This setting should be used before and whilst you are freezing fresh
food, it will ensure that a powerful supply of cold air enters the freezer
section.
oPress the ‘TEMP AREA’ button (A) three times on the control
panel (or until the freezer icon (FRZ.) is highlighted on the
display (1).
oPress the ‘TEMP AREA’ button (A) for 3 seconds on the control
panel (or until the Super FRZ. icon (6) is highlighted on the
display.
oThe temperature will be set to -24°C for 6 hours.
NOTE: You can manually return the appliance to normal operation by
unlocking the control panel (if required) and pressing the TEMP AREA
button (A) three times (or until the freezer chamber has been selected
(FRZ.) on the control panel (1). Press TEMP AREA button for 3 seconds
or until the Super FRZ. icon (6) turns off.
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.

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Switching on energy saving mode
This setting should be used if you wish to save energy when using
your appliance. It will increase the temperature slightly in the fridge
and freezer sections to save energy.
oPress the ‘MODE’ button on the display to turn energy saving
mode on and off.
oPressing the ‘MODE’ button will scroll through:
‘AUTO’ (Intelligent mode) - Energy Saving mode - None
oWhen it is on the energy saving symbol (9) will be illuminated.
The fridge will be set to 7°C and the freezer to -15°C.
IMPORTANT: You should not run the appliance in
energy saving mode if you want to freeze fresh food
in the freezer section. Before attempting to freeze
fresh food you should return the appliance to normal
operation and use the fast freeze mode.
Switching on intelligent mode (AUTO)
This setting should be used if you want your appliance to regulate its
own temperature. It will set and maintain a normal/standard
temperature range for each chamber.
oPress the ‘MODE’ button on the display to turn intelligent mode
on and off.
oPressing the ‘MODE’ button will scroll through:
‘AUTO’ (Intelligent mode) ~ Energy Saving mode ~ None
oWhen intelligent mode (AUTO) is selected the intelligent mode
symbol (8) will be illuminated. The fridge will be set to 5°C and
the freezer to -18°C.

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Locking and unlocking the control panel
The control panel lock prevents the accidental misuse of the control
buttons/functions.
oPress the ‘CHILD LOCK’ button (F) for three seconds to lock the
control panel. The Child lock icon (10) will illuminate on the
control panel.
oPress and hold the ‘CHILD LOCK’ button (F) for 3 seconds to
unlock the control panel. The Child lock icon (10) will turn off.
NOTE: The control panel will automatically lock after 20
minutes of inactivity.
IMPORTANT: If the control panel is locked when buttons are
pressed then the lock icon (10) will flash and beep but no
action will be taken until the control panel is unlocked.
Returning the appliance to normal operation
oPlease see the relevant section for turning operational modes
on/off.
oIMPORTANT: If you have fast freeze and rapid cooling
modes active simultaneously, then you will need to cancel
them separately.
oManually changing the temperature or setting a new function will
deactivate any relevant operating mode.
Door left open alarm (fridge)
oIf the fridge door is left open for more than 90 seconds then an
alarm will sound once per second and the temperature display
will show error code “Ed”.
oClosing the door and pressing any button will stop the alarm.
Temperature rise alarm (freezer)
oIf the internal temperature of the freezer rises above -8°C for
over 6 hours then an alarm will sound and an error code “E9” will
show on the temperature display.
oEnsure that the freezer drawers are closed properly. Once the
freezer temperature falls below -12°C the alarm will stop.
oPressing any button will stop the alarm for 30 minutes, or
permanently if/when the temperature falls below -12°C.

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NOTE: When you hear the audible alarm, you should
immediately check that all of the doors/drawers are closed
properly.
IMPORTANT: Once you have ensured the doors/drawers are
closed properly, please wait for the fridge/freezer to cool. If
the temperature does not lower and/or the alarm continues to
sounds after 1 hour following the doors/drawers being closed,
then you should contact the customer service department.
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
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 crisper drawer or in the chiller
drawer.

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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 drawer.
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 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 (in
kilograms) that can be frozen in a 24 hour period is 12 kg.
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.