Baumatic BR15.3A Instruction Manual

BR15.3A Built-in

fridge with icebox

USER MANUAL FOR YOUR BAUMATIC

BR15.3A Built-in

fridge with icebox

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 14/09/11

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Contents

Environmental note 4
Important safety information 5 – 6
Specifications of your fridge with icebox 7 - 9

Description of the appliance 8
Description of the product features 9

Using your Baumatic larder fridge 10 - 11
Before switching on 10
During first use 10
Switching on the appliance and setting the thermostat 11

Arranging and storing food in your refrigerator 12
The **** star icebox 13 – 16

Icebox door open indicator 13
Freezing fresh food 14
Tips on freezing 14 – 15
Storing commercially frozen food 15
Defrosting frozen food 15
Making ice cubes 16

Cleaning and maintenance 16 – 18
The defrost drain hole 17
Defrosting the **** star icebox 17 - 18
Replacing the light bulb 19

Installation 20 - 28
Electrical connection 20
Positioning 21
Ventilation requirements 21
Aperture and appliance dimensions 22
Supplied installation components 22
Installing your refrigerator 23 – 25
Reversing the door of your appliance 26 - 28

Troubleshooting 29 – 30
Baumatic consumables 31
Contact details 32

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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

o Your 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 might be caused.

o Altering the specification of the appliance must not be attempted

for reasons of safety.

Before using your appliance

o Check 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 supplier.

Refrigerant

o Your 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.

o Do not place any objects on top of the appliance,

as this may damage the table top.

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Child safety

o Packaging material should be kept away from

children.

o Children should not be allowed to touch the

controls or play with the appliance.

General safety

o Do not pull on the power supply cable to remove the plug from

your mains supply socket.

o Do not pull out or insert the plug with wet hands.
o Do not attempt to use your appliance outdoors or

any place where it is likely to come into contact
with the elements.

o Before cleaning the appliance or performing

maintenance work, ensure that the appliance has been
disconnected from your mains supply.

o Never allow the back coils of the appliance to come into contact

with the wall surface.

o Always ensure that the location where you are installing your

appliance is free of stored items such as papers and other
flammable materials.

o Never block the ventilation openings of the appliance, either on

the inside or its exterior.

o 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.

o Do 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 Customer Care Department.

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Specifications of your fridge with icebox

Dimensions of appliance

Height: 875 mm
Width: 540 mm
Depth: 545 mm

o Automatic defrost (fridge section only)
o 4 star icebox
o Icebox door open indicator
o Adjustable thermostat
o Butter compartment
o Egg holder
o Bottle rack
o Reversible door
o Slider fittings

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.

Dimensions of aperture*

Height: 880 mm (min)
Width: 560 mm
Depth: 550 mm

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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 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 appliance

1) Safety glass shelf (x 2)

2) Salad crisper cover

3) Salad crisper (x 2)

4) Thermostat dial

5) 4 Star icebox

6) Egg holder

7) Bottle shelf

8) Middle door shelf

9) Upper door shelf

10) Upper door shelf cover

11) Ice cube tray

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Description of the product features

1) Shelves

o The shelves may be placed in any of the guide slots within the

interior of the appliance. They are protected from sliding out.

o To 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

o The interior of the refrigerator is cooled by the cooling plate that

is on the rear wall. Beneath this there is a channel and an outlet
for the defrost water.

o It 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).

3) Salad crisper drawers and cover

o The crisper drawers are in the bottom of your refrigerator and

there is a cover that goes over it.

o The cover helps to prevent fruit and vegetables from drying out

prematurely.

4) Upper and middle door shelves

o The dairy shelf is suitable for storing eggs, cheese and yogurt.

As well as smaller packages, tubes, cans etc.

5) Bottle shelf

o The lower shelf should be used for storing reasonably sized

bottles.

IMPORTANT: 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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Using your Baumatic fridge with icebox

Before switching on

o Make sure that it has been installed by a suitably qualified

person, as per the information contained in Baumatic’s
installation instructions.

o After 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.

o The outside of the appliance and the removable accessories

contained within it, should be cleaned with a solution of liquid
detergent and water.

o The 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.

o There can be an odour when you first switch on the appliance. It

will lessen as the appliance starts to cool.

During first use

o You should set the thermostat dial to its maximum setting for 24

hours after switching on the appliance for the first time.

o When 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.

o During this period of time, you should try not to open the door

frequently or place a large amount of food within the appliance.

o You should then adjust the thermostat dial down to its normal

operating position.

o If 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 setting the thermostat. The thermostat is located on the upper
right hand side of the inside of the cabinet, next to the interior light.

o The thermostat automatically regulates the temperature inside

the refrigerator, depending on what number you have turned the
thermostat control knob to.

o Position <0> means that the appliance will not cool. However

the light will still function.

o Position <1> will give you a higher temperature inside the

refrigerator.

o Position <5> will give you a lower temperature inside the

refrigerator.

o Ideally the thermostat should be set to a position between <3>

to <4>.

o Your refrigerator can maintain a temperature of between 4 – 6

degrees centigrade.

o IMPORTANT: The ambient temperature of the room,

the temperature of food and the amount of food that
has been placed in the refrigerator and how often the
door is opened, will all affect the temperature being
maintained by the appliance.

o On the maximum setting (position <5>), your refrigerator will

work harder to maintain a lower temperature. There is no need
to run your appliance on this setting for prolonged periods and
you should return the thermostat knob to between <3> to <4>.

o IMPORTANT: Do not run the appliance with the thermostat

above number <4> in normal usage otherwise the defrost drain
hole will freeze.

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Arranging and storing food in your refrigerator

o Warm food or evaporating liquids should not be stored in your

refrigerator, as this will increase the humidity inside of the
appliance.

o All 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.

o To maximise the space inside of your refrigerator, any excessive

packaging on the food should be removed.

o Quickly perishable food should be stored at the back of the

refrigerator, which is the coldest part of the appliance.

o No food items should be allowed to come into contact with the

back wall of the refrigerator.

o Make 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.

o Some 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.

o Do 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.

o Meat should be wrapped in polythene bags and then placed on

the glass shelf above the salad drawer.

(Meat should only be stored in this manner for one or two
days at the most).

o Cold dishes/cooked food should be covered and can be placed

on any shelf.

o Fruit and vegetables should be cleaned thoroughly and placed

in the salad drawer.

o Cheese 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.

o Milk bottles should have a cap on them and be stored on the

bottle shelf that sits in the door.

o Garlic, potatoes, onions and bananas should only be

stored in a refrigerator IF they are stored in airtight
containers.

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The icebox

The icebox is suitable for storing and freezing food.

o The icebox temperature must have already reached -18 degrees

centigrade (or lower) before you attempt to store food that is
already frozen or freezing fresh food.

o The icebox is only able to freeze a certain quantity of food at one

time. You should not attempt to freeze more than 2 kilograms of
fresh food within a 24 hour period.

o Warm food should be allowed to cool down before you attempt

to freeze it. If you place warm food in the icebox, then the
increased humidity will cause quicker ice formation and increase
the amount of power that the appliance uses.

o The guidance of the food manufacturer should be followed, in

regard to the maximum storage time.

o Thawed foods must not be frozen for a second time.

Icebox door open indicator

There is a door indicator on the lock of the icebox door, which will
advise you whether the door of the icebox is shut properly or not.

o If the red indicator is visible, then the icebox door is still open

and should be closed properly.

o If the red indicator is not visible, then the icebox door is shut

properly.

IMPORTANT: Keeping the door of the icebox shut properly will
prevent foods from defrosting. It will also stop ice building more
quickly in the icebox.

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Freezing fresh food

o To freeze the maximum quantity of fresh food

specified above, you should turn the
thermostat knob to position <5>, 24 hours
prior to attempting freezing.

o For smaller quantities of fresh food, you

should turn the thermostat knob to position
<5>, approximately 6 hours prior to
attempting freezing.

o Fresh 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.

o Do not allow fresh food to touch items that

are already frozen.

o After 24 hours you should check that the

fresh food is satisfactorily frozen. If it is
then the thermostat should be turned down
to its normal setting (between <3> and
<4>).

Tips on freezing

o Freezer bags, polythene wraps, aluminium foil (extra thick) and

special cans for frozen foods are suitable packaging for storing
frozen goods in.

o Tape, rubber bands or plastic clips are

suitable for sealing bags and wrappings.

o Before sealing a suitable bag, you should

compress the air out of it, as this will help
the food to freeze more easily.

o Flat packages freeze more easily.
o If you are freezing liquid, then do not fill the container to the

brim. Liquids will expand when being frozen.

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o Do not place bottles (glass or tin)

containing liquids (especially sparkling
liquids) into the icebox as this could cause
the bottle to burst during freezing.

Storing commercially frozen food

o The storage time and recommended temperature for storing

commercially frozen foods are indicated on the packaging.

o Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for storage and

use of frozen food.

o When 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.

o Do not buy packages of food that are covered with frost. This

could indicate that the package has thawed at least once before.

o Take care that your frozen food packages do not start to thaw

before you place them in the icebox. This will shorten the length
of time that you can safely store the food for.

Defrosting frozen food

o Partially thawed or defrosted foods should be used as soon as

possible.

o Cold air preserves the food but it does not destroy the micro

organisms which rapidly activate themselves after defrosting and
make foods perishable.

o Partial defrosting reduces the nutritional value of food, especially

fruits, vegetables and readymade meals.

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Making ice cubes

o Fill an ice cube tray with water and place it in the icebox.
o After 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.

Cleaning and maintenance

WARNING: PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR
APPLIANCE IS DISCONNECTED FROM
YOUR MAINS SUPPLY BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO CLEAN IT.

o Do not clean the appliance by pouring water onto

it or spraying water over it.

o The freezer should be cleaned periodically, using a

solution of bicarbonate of soda and lukewarm water.

o Clean the accessories separately with soap and water.

Do not clean them in a dishwasher.

o Do not use abrasive products, detergents or soaps.

o After washing the appliance, wipe over the area that you have

cleaned with a damp cloth and then dry it thoroughly.

o When cleaning is complete, dry your hands and then reconnect

the plug to your mains supply.

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The defrost drain hole

o Defrosting occurs automatically in the refrigerator compartment

during operation. The defrost water is collected by the
evaporating tray and evaporates automatically.

o The 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.

o IMPORTANT: 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.

o You can also pour a small amount of water down the drain hole

to clean the defrost drainage channel.

o You 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.

o Use a solution of bicarbonate of soda and lukewarm water to

clean the evaporating tray.

o IMPORTANT: 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.

Defrosting the

The frost in the icebox should be removed periodically. You can use a
plastic scraper to keep down the amount of frost that builds.

IMPORTANT: The icebox should be defrosted at least twice a year.
The number of times that you need to defrost it, will depend on the
setting of your thermostat and how much food you freeze and store in
the icebox.

icebox

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o The day before you defrost, set the thermostat dial to position

<5>, this will make sure that the food contained in the icebox is
frozen properly.

o Whilst 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.

o DO NOT PLACE FOOD BACK IN THE ICEBOX THAT HAS

STARTED TO THAW.

o Set the thermostat knob to position <0> and disconnect the

appliance from your mains supply.

o Leave the door to the appliance and the icebox open. You can

place a bowl of warm water inside the icebox to speed up the
defrost process.

o Once all the ice that has built up has melted, then the inside of

the icebox should be dried thoroughly. Failure to do this will
result in immediate ice build when the appliance is switched back
on.

o With dry hands, reconnect your appliance to your mains supply.

Set the thermostat knob to position <5> for a 24 hour period,
before returning it to the normal setting of between <3> and
<4>.

o You should not attempt to freeze fresh food inside the icebox

until this 24 hour time period has elapsed.

o Do 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.

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Replacing the light bulb

WARNING: PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR
APPLIANCE IS DISCONNECTED FROM
YOUR MAINS SUPPLY BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO REPLACE THE LIGHT
BULB.

o Press the rear end of the bulb cover until the sides release and

then lift the bulb cover clear of the bulb.

o Change the present light bulb with a new one. The replacement

bulb should not have a greater rating than 10 W; (an E14 10 W
bulb should be used).

o Replace the light cover and after waiting five minutes, reconnect

your plug to your mains supply.

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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 on the front left edge of the

inside of the refrigerator.

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 REFRIGERATOR 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.

o Your 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.

o The wiring in the mains lead is coloured as follows:

Brown Live
Blue Neutral
Green and yellow Earth

o As 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.

The blue wire must be connected to the terminal marked “N”
(neutral), or coloured black.

The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal
marked “E” (earth), or by the earth symbol, or coloured green

and yellow.

o When the connection is completed, no stray strands or cut wire

should be present. The cord clamp must be secured over the
outer sheath.

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Positioning

o It is advisable that your appliance is only installed in a location

where the ambient temperature of the room, corresponds with
the climate classification that is stated on the rating plate of your
appliance. Your appliance may not function correctly if the
ambient temperature falls outside of the following ranges.

Climate classification Appropriate ambient temperature

SN +10 to +32 degrees centigrade
N +16 to +32 degrees centigrade

o Your appliance should not be located in direct sunlight or

exposed to continuous heat or extremes of temperature (e.g.
next to a radiator or boiler).

o The door should be able to open completely and freely.
o The appliance should be situated so you can easily access the

food that is stored in it.

o You should check whether there is an electrical socket available,

which will be accessible after your appliance is installed.

Ventilation requirements

1) Your appliance requires ventilation. The minimum amount of

ventilation that it requires is shown in figure 1.

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Aperture and appliance dimensions

A B

875 mm 880 mm

2) Figure 2 shows the aperture size that you will need to be able to
install your appliance.

o The appliance must be stood on a level floor.

Supplied installation components

a) Top fixing bar
b) Sealing strip
c) Door slider
d) Door guide
e) Fixing screws (Ø4 x 17)
f) Fixing screws (Ø4.2 x 9.5)

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Installing your refrigerator

If you need the appliance door to open from the
other side, then please reverse the door before
commencing the installation process. (See the

“Reversing the door of your appliance” section, pages 25 –

27).

5) Cut the sealing strip so that is the
same height as the height of the aperture.

o Stick the sealing strip onto the

side of the aperture that the
appliance door will open from.

o Carefully lift the appliance and

place it into the aperture of the
kitchen unit that you are
installing it into.

o Slide the appliance over to the far

left of the aperture, unless you
have reversed the door. In which
case you should slide the
appliance over to the far right of
the aperture.

4) Insert the top fixing bar
(a) into the slot on the top
of the appliance. Use the
Ø4.2 x 9.5 fixing screws (f)
to fit the fixing bar to the
top of the appliance.

o Pass the power

cable through to
the back of the
aperture. This will
allow the
appliance to be
easily plugged in,
once you have
completed the
rest of the
installation.

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6) Align the front feet of the appliance, with the front edge of the
kitchen unit.

o Fix the front feet into position using the Ø4 x 17 fixing screws

(e).

7) Screw the top fixing bar to the underneath of the kitchen unit using
the Ø4 x 17 fixing screws (e).

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8a) Fit the door guides (d) to the appliance door but do not secure
them at this stage.

o Open the furniture door and the appliance door to their fullest

positions. Both of the doors should still be in contact with each
other.

o Using a pencil, mark where the edge of the appliance door meets

with the furniture door.

o From the edge of the furniture door, using a pencil you should

mark a distance, which is the thickness of the cabinet wall + 10
mm. This is where the edge of the door slide (c) should be
placed, in line with the door guide (d).

o Fix the door slide (c) to the furniture door using the Ø4 x 17

fixing screws (e). The outer edge of the door slide should be
placed on the second pencil mark that you made and in line with
the door guide.

8b) Insert the door guides (d) into the door slides (c) and using the
Ø4.2 x 9.5 fixing screws (f), secure the door guides (d) to the
appliance door, through the predrilled holes.

o Close the furniture door and appliance door until they are almost

fully shut. In this position the door guide (d) should not come
past the outer edge of the door slide (c). If it does, then your
door slide is too close to the edge of your furniture door and
should be repositioned.

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Reversing the door of your appliance

Caution! After unscrewing any of the fixing
hinges, hold the door to prevent it from falling
and causing damage.

Any parts that you remove from the appliance whilst
reversing the door, should be retained for later use.

o Fully open the icebox door and the appliance door.

o Disassemble the icebox door hinge (h) and then carefully

remove the icebox door (g). Place the icebox door on a
cushioned surface, so that damage does not occur to it.

o Disassemble the icebox door lock (i) and then fix it onto the

opposite side of the cabinet.

o Position the icebox door, so that the handle is next to the icebox

door lock.

o There are two pivots on the opposite end of the icebox door. The

upper pivot should be inserted into the relevant hole in the
cabinet.

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o Raise the icebox door hinge to the appliance, placing it on the

opposite side from the icebox handle.

o The lower pivot pin should be inserted into the icebox door hinge

and then the icebox door hinge should be refitted to the
appliance.

o Disassemble the upper door hinge (k) and then carefully remove

the appliance door (j). Place the appliance door on a cushioned
surface, so that damage does not occur to it.

o Unscrew the upper door hinge pin (l); this pin must then be

firmly inserted into the opposite side of the upper door hinge
(this process is shown in the section of the line drawing labelled
“1”).

o Remove the lower door hinge pin (n) and then fit it to the

opposite side of the cabinet (this process is shown in the section
of the line drawing labelled “2”).

o Remove the plastic plugs (m) and then fit them into the holes

on the opposite side of the cabinet (this process is shown in the
section of the line drawing labelled “3”).

o Carefully place the appliance door onto the lower door hinge pin.

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o The upper pivot pin should be inserted into the appliance door

and then the upper door hinge should be fixed to the appliance
(on the opposite side to its original position).

IMPORTANT: Check that the door opens and shuts correctly,
without fouling, after you have completed the door reversal
process.

After the door has been reversed, you should check
the door seal of the appliance. The seal should not
be creased or crushed; otherwise there will be a gap
between it and the inside of the door.

o The seal must adhere properly all the way around the door.
o If the seal is not adhering to the cabinet properly, then you

should either:-

1. Use a warm damp cloth and manipulate the seal until it does
adhere to the cabinet properly, all the way around the door.

or

2. Use a hair dryer on its lowest heat setting and lightly heat the
areas of the door seal that are not adhering correctly. The
heat will make the seal more pliable and this will allow you to
manipulate the seal into the correct position.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT HEAT THE DOOR SEAL ON ANYTHING BUT
THE LOWEST HEAT SETTING, OR HEAT THE SEAL FOR A LONG
PERIOD OF TIME. OTHERWISE DAMAGE MAY BE CAUSED TO
THE DOOR SEAL, WHICH WOULD NOT BE RECTIFIED UNDER
THE GUARANTEE FREE OF CHARGE.

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Troubleshooting

IMPORTANT: If your refrigerator appears not to be
operating properly, before contacting the Customer
Care Department, please refer to the checklist
below.

My fridge does not appear to be working/there is no
power to my appliance.

o Check that the plug is fully inserted into the power socket.
o Check that there is power to your mains supply (e.g. that there

hasn’t been a power cut or that the fuse hasn’t blown).

o Check that the thermostat inside the appliance has not been

turned to the off position.

o Check that your mains supply voltage, corresponds to the

voltage stated on the rating plate of your appliance.

My fridge appears to be performing poorly

o Check that the appliance isn’t overloaded and that food hasn’t

been packed too tightly into it.

o The thermostat setting is too low; you should turn the

thermostat up higher.

o Ensure that the door is closing properly and that the door has

not been opened for a prolonged period in error.

o Ensure that there is adequate ventilation for your appliance.

My fridge is noisy

o The refrigerant gas that circulates the pipework of the appliance

may make a slight noise, even if the compressor is not running.

o If the noise worsens or the appliance gets louder than normal;

check that it is levelled off correctly, that nothing is touching the
rear of the fridge and that nothing placed inside the appliance is
rattling.

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Ice has formed on the inner back wall of my fridge

o Check that food has not been pushed too far back inside

the appliance, so that it is in contact with the inner back
wall.

o IMPORTANT: 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.

There is water in the base of the fridge or leaking out
of my fridge.

o Follow the “The defrost drain hole” section on page 17.

IMPORTANT: If your appliance appears not to be
operating correctly, then you should disconnect it
from your mains supply and then contact
Baumatic Customer Care on telephone number
[phone].

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE APPLIANCE
YOURSELF.

Please note that if an engineer is asked to attend whilst the product is
under guarantee and finds that the problem is not the result of an
appliance fault, then you may be liable for the cost of the call out
charge.

The appliance must be accessible for the engineer to perform
any necessary repair. If your appliance is installed in such a
way that an engineer is concerned that damage will be caused
to the appliance or your kitchen, then he will not complete a
repair.

This includes situations where appliances have been tiled in,
sealed in with sealant, have wooden obstructions placed in
front of the appliance, like plinths. Or any installation other
than the one specified by Baumatic Ltd. has been completed.

Please refer to the conditions of guarantee that appear on the
warranty card that you receive with the appliance.

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Baumatic consumables

o BC001 Degreaser for Dishwashers (200g)
o BC002 Descaler for Washing Machines and Dishwashers (200g)
o BC003 Ceramic Hob Cleaner (250ml)
o BC004 Oven Cleaner (250ml)
o BC005 Stainless Steel Cleaner and Protector (250ml)
o BC007 E-Cloth – General Purpose Cloth
o BC008 Microwave Cover

To order a Baumatic consumable product please call 0123 5437 244
and quote the product code. You can also order online from
eshop.baumatic.co.uk

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United Kingdom

Baumatic Ltd.,
Baumatic Buildings,
6 Bennet Road,
Reading, Berkshire
RG2 0QX
United Kingdom

Sales Telephone

[phone]

Sales Fax

[phone]

Customer Care Telephone

[phone]

Customer Care Fax

[phone]

Spares Telephone

[phone]

Advice Line Telephone

[phone]

E-mail:

[e-mail]
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
[e-mail]

Website:

www.baumatic.co.uk

Republic of Ireland

Service Telephone

1-890 812 724

Spares Telephone

091 756 771

Czech Republic

Baumatic CR s.r.o.
Lípová 665
460 01 Liberec 4
Czech Republic

[phone]
www.baumatic.cz

Slovakia

Baumatic Slovakia, s.r.o.
Galvániho 7/D
Slovakia

[phone]

Germany

Baumatic Gmbh
Lilienthalstrasse 1
320 52 Herford
Deutschland

[phone]
www.baumatic.de

Italy

Baumatic Italia S.R.L.
Via Galvani N.3
35011 Campodarsego (PD)

[phone]
www.baumatic.it

Holland

Baumatic Benelux B.V.
Grindzuigerstraat 22
1333 MS ALMERE
Nederland

[phone]
www.baumatic.nl

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