Baumatic BR22, BR28, BR26 Instruction Manual

BR26A

Built-in Combi Fridge-Freezer

User Manual for your

BR26A

BUILT-IN 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.

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CONTENTS

YOUR APPLIANCE’S SPECIFICATIONS …….…….3

SAFETY INFORMATION / ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE .. 4

USING YOUR FRIDGE……………….……………..………5-15

YOUR BR26 FRIDGE ……………………..….………………….5

BEFORE USING YOUR FRIDGE…………….……………….…6

USING YOUR FRIDGE……………..…………………..….…7-8
STORAGE GUIDE FOR YOUR FRIDGE-FREEZER …..9-15

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE……….………………16-17

DEFROSTING ………………………………..………………18-19

INSTALLING YOUR FRIDGE-FREEZER .……………...….20

FITTING THE DÉCOR DOOR ……………………………23-24

LEVELLING YOUR FRIDGE TO YOUR FLOOR ………..…25

HOW TO REVERSE THE DOOR SWING ………………26-28

TROUBLESHOOTING ……………………………….……29-30

CONDITIONS OF GUARANTEE……………………….………31

CONTACT DETAILS……………………………………………..32

DD 15/01/07

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Specifications of your BR26A Built-In Fridge-Freezer

Congratulations on purchasing a Baumatic BR26
Built-in Combi Fridge/Freezer!

Your Fridge has:

 Gross capacity: 254 litres
 Net capacity (fridge/freezer) 141/98 litres
 Energy efficiency class: A
 Star rating: ****
 Automatic Fridge Defrost
 Adjustable Thermostat
 Fast freeze Switch
 4 Safety glass fridge shelves
 2 Salad Crispers
 Egg rack
 2 Butter Compartments
 3 Freezer Drawers
 1 Freezer Compartment
 Bottle rack
 Reversible doors
 2 General racks

Dimensions mm (H x W x D)
1775 x 540 x 545

To fully enjoy using your appliance long into the future,
please firstly familiarise yourself with the specifications,
safety advice and operational instructions included in this
manual.

NOTE

When you install your Fridge, it is important to bear in mind its
climatic rating.

:

In order to find out the climatic rating of your appliance, check
the data rating tag inside your refrigerator. It indicates the
ambient temperature range within which your appliance will
function.

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Important Safety Information: Please Read this before installing & using.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

•

NOTE - This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown,
grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance of
electrical current. You will be able to tell if it is because a non-grounded appliance will give off
an electrical discharge. Manufacturer declines all responsibility for any damage due to non­grounding of appliance.

• DURING THE GUARANTEE PERIOD ONLY BAUMATIC SERVICE ENGINEERS OR AN AUTHORISED AGENT OF

BAUMATIC SHOULD CARRY OUT REPAIRS ON THIS UNIT.

• DO NOT USE IF THE SUPPLY CORD IS DAMAGED. NEVER TAKE RISKS WITH FIRE!

 ENSURE YOU CONNECT THIS APPLIANCE TO A SUPPLY RATED AT 220-240V (or 200-230V) and 50HZ.
 NOTE: the supporting structure is constructed in panels of treated sheet steel, electrostatically

enamelled to resist ill-treatment and to give long-lasting beauty and shine.

: Do not attempt to alter the specifications of

this appliance. Doing so could damage the
machine, cause injury & invalidate your
warranty. DO NOT USE ADAPTERS/SHUNTS.

: Do not allow children to play with, near or

inside this appliance.

: Never allow the back coils of the Appliance to

come into contact with any wall surface.
ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THE SPACE INTO
WHICH YOU ARE PLACING YOUR APPLIANCE IS
FREE OF STORED ITEMS SUCH AS PAPERS OR
OTHER FLAMMABLE MATERIALS.

: NEVER block the VENTILATION OPENINGS OF THE

: Do not pull on the power supply cable to

free the plug from the wall!

: Do not attempt to use your appliance

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

: Do not pull out or insert the plug with wet

hands.

: Before any cleaning or maintenance work,

ensure that the appliance has been
disconnected from the power supply.

PLEASE OBSERVE ALL INSTALLATION ADVICE IN THIS MANUAL FOR
SAFE USAGE OF YOUR APPLIANCE.

Note: Before discarding an old refrigerator/freezer, switch off and disconnect it

from the power supply. Cut off and render any plug useless. Ensure that the door
cannot jam (removing it is best), regardless of whether or not it can be pushed open
from inside. AN OLD FRIDGE/FREEZER CAN BE A DEADLY PLAYTHING FOR CHILDREN!

APPLIANCE EITHER INSIDE OR ON 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 ON WHICH IT IS SITTING.

: WARNING – DO NOT DAMAGE THE REFRIGERANT

CIRCUIT. AT THE END OF THE FUNCTIONAL LIFE
OF THE EQUIPMENT (WHICH USES COOLING GAS
R600o [ISOBUTANE]) AND INFLAMMABLE GAS
INSIDE THE INSULATING FOAM, IT MUST BE
PLACED IN SAFETY BEFORE SENDING IT FOR
PROPER WASTE DISPOSAL.

CONFORMITY TO W.E.E.E. DIRECTIVE

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Using your Baumatic BR26A FRIDGE-FREEZER

Your BR26 Built-in Combi

Fridge - Freezer:

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1 SHELF: The shelves may be placed in

any of the guide slots in the appliance. They

are protected from sliding out.

To remove a shelf

shelf and carefully pull it out of the grooves.

Quickly perishable food should be stored at th

part of your refrigerator) but not touching the

2 DEFROST WATER OUTLET

The interior of the fridge is cooled with the

cooling plate at the rear wall. Beneath this,

there is a channel and an outlet for defrosted

water. Never let this channel become clogged

Use a plastic straw to clear away any dirt.

3 CRISPER TRAYS & SERVING TRAY

The crisper trays at the bottom of your

refrigerator are covered to protect fruit and

vegetables stored within from drying out.

Note that the door liner holds various shelves

containing holders for storing eggs, cheese,

butter and yoghourt, as well as smaller

packages, tubes, cans, etc. The lower shelf is

used for storing bottles.

, simply lift the front of the

back (the coldest

back wall.

e

.

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B

4 FREEZING COMPARTMENT

Is used for freezing fresh foods.

5 STORING COMPARTMENT

Is used for storing packets of frozen food.

6 DEFROST WATER OUTLET

(See Cleaning & Maintenance)

NOTE: BEFORE Using your BR26A FRIDGE-FREEZER:

UPON DELIVERY:

When your Fridge-Freezer has been delivered, you will
need to wait approximately 3 hours

before turning it on.
The fluid of the compressor installed in the appliance will
need time to settle. PLEASE DO NOT PLUG IN ANY
EARLIER THAN THIS!

NOTE:
THERE CAN BE AN ODOUR WHEN
YOU FIRST SWITCH ON THE
APPLIANCE. IT WILL VANISH
WHEN THE UNIT STARTS
COOLING.

We recommend that you

have the Fridge-Freezer

delivered near to where you

plan to install it so that this

fluid can settle.

SITUATING YOUR FRIDGE-FREEZER

CAUTION

AND FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION ADVICE SHOWN ON PAGE 20.

: DO NOT PLACE THE APPLIANCE NEAR HEAT SOURCES

FOR FULL INSTALLATION ADVICE, PLEASE SEE PAGE 20

MAKE A NOTE OF THE LOCATION FOR YOUR NEW FRIDGE-FREEZER. MAKE
SURE THAT IT WILL FIT PROPERLY SO THAT:

1) The doors can open freely and completely.

2) You can access your food conveniently.

3) There is sufficient space at the back for the cooling coils to
give off heat safely & that they do not touch the plug (see SAFETY
SECTION).

NOTE: You can reverse the swing of the door to customise the unit to
your location. Please see pages 24-25 for details.

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USING your Baumatic BR26A FRIDGE-FREEZER

YOU SWITCH ON

YOUR APPLIANCE

by PLUGGING IT IN &
SETTING THE
THERMOSTAT inside the

Fridge at the upper right­hand side:

Your Fridge-Freezer’s thermostat automatically regulates the inside

temperature of the compartments. By rotating the thermostat knob
from a low to a higher number position, colder temperatures can be
obtained.

Fridge-Freezer Thermostat setting

Note: Turning the
knob setting towards

7

will make all the
compartments of your
fridge-freezer colder.
Because the interior
fridge temperature
may dip below 0

°C,

you should NOT leave
your fridge on the
maximum setting for
long periods.

Settings 3-5

:
Use these mid­settings for
longer storage
of food in the
fridge = mid­coldness.

Settings below this
will give a milder
coldness to the
interior of the
fridge.

: This setting

0
will make the
fridge STOP
(the cool
system is
deactivated),
although the
light will still
function.

REMINDER:

work harder to maintain this low temperature. So,
after you reach this temperature, you should turn the
knob to a milder setting (depending on long or short­term storage intentions).

ONLY USE THE FAST FREEZE SWITCH FOR SHORT
BURSTS OF COLDNESS –

PERMANENTLY.

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On the maximum setting, your fridge will

NEVER LEAVE IT ON

NOTES ON USING your Baumatic BR26A FRIDGE-FREEZER

Reminder: Allow the unit time to settle after
delivery. If your plug and power socket are now
behind the fridge and you still need to move the
unit into place, be especially careful. Remember
to leave a safe distance between the back of the
fridge and the wall behind it. YOU WILL NEED
TO REMOVE THE BACK WALL OF THE UNIT
CABINET INTO WHICH THE APPLIANCE IS TO BE
INSTALLED.

o You switch your fridge OFF by turning the

thermostat knob to position ‘0’.

NOTE: When you first switch on the appliance,
allow 24 hours for it to cool down to the desired
temperature. During this time, DO NOT open the
door often or place a lot of food inside the unit.

WARNING! If the appliance is switched off
then switched back on again after a short
period, the compressor will start up again
after approximately half-an-hour. This is
part of the normal operation of the
appliance.

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ARRANGING FOOD IN YOUR FRIDGE-FREEZER

MAKING ICE CUBES

Pour water into the Ice cube tray. Fill
to ¾ full in each cell of the tray then
place the tray in the topmost
the freezer compartment.
Do not use a knife or other metal tools
to take ice out of the tray once ice has
been made.
Ice can easily be removed by hand
after the tray has been placed in
warm water for a short time.

• To reduce humidity inside

shelf of

your fridge-freezer, NEVER
place liquids in unsealed
containers in the
refrigerator. Always dry off
wet items before placing
them in the appliance.

•

• Make sure that you arrange food in such a way that the door can

close completely. Be especially wary of protruding items (such
as bottles) between shelves and the inside of the door.

• NEVER place warm food inside your refrigerator or freezer.
Warm food must be allowed to cool at room temperature first.
It should then be arranged to ensure adequate air circulation in
the refrigerator compartment. If freezing, see page 14 for
tips.

• Crispy / delicate foods should be stored in the coldest parts of
the fridge.

• DO NOT open the refrigerator door too often or leave it open for
long spells of time.

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ARRANGING FOOD IN YOUR FRIDGE-FREEZER

• ARRANGE meat and cleaned fish (wrapped in packages or sheets
of plastic) which you will then use within 1-2 days.

• You can put fruits and vegetables into the crisper without
leaving them in their packaging.

• Unpleasant odours within may mean your fridge needs cleaning
or that food has spoiled.

• If you are planning on being away from your refrigerator for a

few days (such as going on holiday), make sure that you remove

quickly perishable articles of food from your fridge before you

• Always be mindful of the storage life of foods you are going to
be freezing for a long time. Although the temperature of the
freezer can dip to a very low level this does not mean that food
can be stored indefinitely. Pay particular attention to the
information printed on the packaging of the foods you are
going to be placing in your freezer.

go and dispose of them.

• You should seal your
food in suitable storage
bags before placing them
in the refrigerator or
freezer. Label freezer

•

bags appropriately.

Always store food with
a view to how often it
will be used. Food
consumed daily should
be placed in the most
convenient area so that
you don’t end up

leaving the door open for long

periods while you look for food.

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ARRANGING FOOD IN YOUR FRIDGE-FREEZER

• Do NOT store excess
quantities or weights of
food. Always try to
leave gaps between your
packages for better
storage results.

•

• Do not place food too closely to the interior walls –

items put too close to the walls may freeze to them!

• If you place vegetables with their stalks or roots
facing towards the cold source, you will be able to
store them for longer.

• The leaves on
carrots, turnips, etc.

• Always store eggs
vertically in the egg
holder provided in the
door.

should be removed
before you store them.

Onions, garlic, ginger and
other root vegetables
should not be stored in the
refrigerator as these types
of food can be stored
appropriately at room

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temperature.

NOTES ON USING YOUR FRIDGE-FREEZER

• Ripe squashes, melon,
pawpaw, bananas and
pineapples should not be
stored in the
refrigerator. Colder
temperatures accelerate
the ripening process.

 ALWAYS Cover and

 DO NOT place paper or plastic

wrap foods, especially
if they are PUNGENT.

on the shelves which would
block the flow of air through
the grids

.

NOTE: At the maximum cold setting, with a high outside
(ambient) temperature and well-stocked (full or nearly full)
compartments, the Fridge’s operation may be continuous.
If your appliance has taken in an unusually high amount of
moisture, some ice deposits may temporarily form inside,
on the evaporator.

REMINDER: You should regulate the temperature of your
Fridge bearing the following in mind

o Ambient temperature
o How often the doors are opened and closed
o Quantity of food stored in the compartments

o Moisture content of what you place in your fridge
o The location of your appliance

IN CASE OF A BLACKOUT

:

LONG ABSENCES

(GENERAL POWER FAILURE)

In case of Power Failure, find out
how long the electricity will be off. If

the failure is

not

going to be for

any longer than 12 hours, leave

the food in the freezer and keep the
door closed.
If the POWER FAILURE is going to
last longer than 12 hours and some
food defrosts, consume the latter as
soon as possible.

(holidays, etc.): In

the case of long absences,
your appliance must be
switched off, emptied out
completely, dried and the
doors left open to prevent
the formation of mould and
unpleasant odours.

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STORAGE GUIDE FOR YOUR FRIDGE-FREEZE

STORING FOOD IN YOUR REFRIGERATOR

Remember to store food properly, observing advice on the packaging.

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STORING FOOD IN YOUR FREEZER

Fresh foods – Foods to be
stored in the freezer should be in
good edible condition and
suitable for freezing BEFORE they
are put into the freezer.

¾ Use correct
packaging and wrap items
correctly.

¾ The packaging
should be airtight and
shouldn’t leak since this
could cause substantial
vitamin loss and
dehydration from your food.

¾ Foil and bags
should be applied carefully
to articles of food so that
they can be stored
systematically &
comfortably within the
freezer.

¾ Mark your packages
with data such as: the type
and amount of food inside
the package, and the date
on which it was prepared
and loaded into the freezer.

NOTE: When buying commercially
available frozen food, make sure that
the packaging is neither sodden nor
covered with frost (snow) before you
place it in the freezer at home.

Defrosting
Frozen Food –
Partially thawed
or defrosted
food should be
used as soon
as possible.
Defrosted food
cannot be put
back in the
freezer unless
it has been
cooked first.

¾ It is very important that the

food is frozen as quickly as

possible. We therefore

recommend that the size of

the package not be too large.

It should also be sufficiently

cooled (at least to room

temperature) before being

inserted in the freezer

compartment.

¾ The amount of fresh foods

that can be loaded into the

freezer within 24 hours is

indicated on the rating plate

(freezing capacity).

¾ Food cut into small portions

will freeze faster & be easier

to defrost and cook. The

recommended weight for

each portion is 2.5kg.

¾ The outside of any food

packaging should be dry

before being placed in the

freezer. All packages should

be odour-free, airtight &

non-toxic.

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APPROXIMATE STORAGE TIME FOR FROZEN FOODS

(Always read the information printed on the packaging of the foods
you are about to store in your freezer).

NOTE:

For fast, intensive freezing, press the Fast Freeze switch.

which is located next to the thermostat dial. The larger snow flake
indicates that fast freeze is switched on. After 24 hours, turn the fast

freeze off again as

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long-term use is not recommended.

CLEANING / MAINTENANCE

NOTE: Before attempting to clean your appliance, UNPLUG IT and
make sure you do the following:

WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU CLEAN AND MAINTAIN YOUR
REFRIGERATOR ONCE A MONTH.

9 Pay particular attention to the sealing rubber bars of the doors. These need to

be kept clean for hygienic reasons as well as to allow the door to close
properly.

9 Leave the door open during cleaning.
9 In order to collect the defrosted water, take out the bottom drawer and soak

up the water using a sponge as shown in the figure pictured below.

To accelerate the defrosting process, you can
scrape off any frost that may have formed on the
back coils using a plastic spatula.
DO NOT USE A METAL ONE!!!!
NOTE
forward from its cabinet to access the rear
(shown at left)

9 Clean the inside of your Fridge using a solution of soda bicarbonate

: You will need to move the appliance

in warm water (1 tablespoon Bicarbonate to 2 litres of water).

9 Clean the condenser (back of unit) with a broom once a year.

NEVER USE SOLVENTS TO CLEAN THE INSIDE OF YOUR REFRIGERATOR.

MAINTENANCE FROM TIME TO TIME, YOU WILL NEED TO REPLACE THE

INTERNAL BULB. REMEMBER TO UNPLUG YOU APPLIANCE FIRST

Find the lamp housing in the
top right of the refrigerator’s
interior.

Gently move the transparent
lamp cover plate from the
lamp cradle.

Unscrew the bulb and replace
with a new one, maximum
(15W).

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CLEANING / MAINTENANCE CLEANING / MAINTENANCE

HOW TO CLEAN THE CONDENSER – NOTE: You will

be alerted to the presence of excessive amounts of dust on the
condenser by a sound alarm. NOTE: YOU WILL NEED TO MOVE
THE APPLIANCE FROM ITS POSITION IN THE UNIT IN ORDER TO
ACCESS THE CONDENSER.
DO SO WITH CAUTION!

Upon hearing this alarm, you should:

• Check the air circulation through
the bottom rail openings. Your
fridge-freezer needs good
ventilation at the plinth level at
the bottom.

• If necessary, clean or

vacuum the dust from the

condenser. See the

instructions BELOW.

The condenser consists of the coil structure at the back of
the refrigerator.

To clean it

:

1. Disconnect from the power supply.

2. Move the refrigerator out of its cabinet housing. TAKE
EXTREME CARE whilst performing this. The back of
the appliance consists of the condenser coils. These
must be either dusted lightly or vacuumed. Be careful
not to damage them as they are vital to the
appliance’s good functioning.

3. After cleaning, move the refrigerator back into place.

NOTE –
FROM TIME TO TIME, YOU
WILL ALSO NEED TO CLEAN
THE DRAIN PAN THAT SITS
ATOP THE COMPRESOR. Do
NOT remove it to clean it. IT
LOOKS LIKE THIS (at right):

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DEFROSTING

1. REFRIGERATOR

There is no need to defrost the refrigerator – ice forming on
the inner back wall is automatically defrosted.
Ice deposits on the inner back wall while the compressor
operates. Later on, when the compressor is not operating,
ice defrosts and water drops collect and drain through the
outlet in the inner back wall into the drain pan situated above
the compressor, from where it evaporates.

2. FREEZER

You must, however, MANUALLY DEFROST the FREEZER
When the frost and ice layer in the freezer is 3-5 mm thick,
you should clean the freezer. NOTE – IF YOU SHOULD
NOTICE WATER LEAKING FROM YOUR FRIDGE-FREEZER,
YOU SHOULD:

a)

Set the thermostat to position ‘7’ so that packages are well
frozen. Reset the thermostat to the ‘STOP (0)’ position and
disconnect the power supply. Empty the freezer and take
care that the packages remain frozen.

b)
Insert the enclosed pipe into the groove in the bottom of the
appliance and place a vessel underneath to collect the
defrosted water.

• NOTE: Defrosting is accelerated if the door is left open or
if you insert a basin of warm water to speed the process.

NEVER USE HAIR DRYERS TO DEFROST WITH.

•

NEVER USE DEFROSTING SPRAYS. SPRAYS MAY
CONTAIN CHEMICALS THAT ARE TOXIC OR CAUSTIC.

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c)
Remove the detachable accessories in the interior of the
appliance and clean them with water & liquid detergent.
Plastic parts cannot be washed in the washing machine.

d)
Wash the interior of the appliance with lukewarm water, in
which you have added one or two spoonfuls of vinegar.

e)
Every now and then clean the condenser on the rear wall.
Use a soft duster or vacuum cleaner to do this.

TIPS FOR ENERGY SAVINGS

9 Try not to open the door too often, especially when

the weather is wet and hot. Once you open the
door, be sure to close it as soon as possible.

9 Use higher thermostat settings only if essential

and not for constant, long-term use.

9 Before loading the appliance with packages of

fresh foods, ensure they are cooled to an ambient
temperature (except in the case of soup).

9 If the door seal (gasket) is damaged, the energy

consumption will be much higher. To keep the
sealing in good condition, be sure not to spill oils
or fats on it. A damaged seal will need to be
replaced.

9 The condenser at the bottom of the appliance must

always be clean and free of dust.

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INSTALLING YOUR BR26 FRIDGE-FREEZER

Door Heights:
A: Bottom: 846mm
B: Top: 840mm

Cabinet Height:
C: 1775-1780mm

our appliance needs
200 cm² of open space
beneath it for
VENTILATION otherwise
it will overheat and
malfunction.

You need to remove the
back of the cabinet unit
to allow 200 cm² of open
space, also for
VENTILATION.

You need to leave 4mm
of space between each
side of the appliance &
the interior of the
cabinet.

NOTE: Ensure that you are going to be placing your fridge
away from heat sources

and in a well-ventilated position.
This should be at least 3 cm away from electric or gas
stoves and 30 cm from oil or coal stoves.

the appliance in the path of direct sunlight.

1) Push the appliance into

Do not place

the kitchen unit’s space and
allow at least 4mm free space
on both sides between the
appliance and the side walls
of the kitchen unit (see Fig.1,
at right) and 38mm between
the back of the appliance &
the wall at the back of unit.

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INSTALLATION-AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
GUIDELINES

YOU MUST install this appliance in well ventilated, dry
room.
Energy use is affected by the ambient temperature.

You are therefore advised to:

 Not expose the appliance to direct sunlight;

 Not install the appliance next to radiators,

cookers or other sources of heat;

 Only install the appliance at a location whose

ambient temperature corresponds to the climate
classification, for which the appliance is designed.

The climate classification can be found on the data rating
tag, which is located at the left on the inside of the
appliance.

Cooling Temperature Ranges

Climate Classification Recommended Ambient

Temp.
SN +10 to +32° C
N +16 to +32° C
ST +18 to +38°C
T +18 to +43°C

If the appliance is installed next to another refrigerator
or freezer a clearance of 5 cm at the side is required.
This is to prevent the formation of condensation on the
outside of the appliance.

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INSTALLING YOUR APPLIANCE- CONTINUED

Fitting Bar

Install the Fitting Bar (shown in the picture below), so
that it attaches to the top of the appliance and
underneath the top of the cabinetry, indicated by the
arrow:

*Please be aware that the Fitting Bar is not attached to

the appliance and needs to be secured during
installation.

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INSTALLING YOUR BR26 FRIDGE-FREEZER

Fitting the Décor Door -

1) Using a 3mm diameter bit,

make holes sufficient to
attach the hinge rail brackets
as shown in Fig. 2 on next

e.

pag

) Fix the slide guides

(attached in a plastic
bag along with the
screws ST 4.2 x 9.5) to
the edge of the door.
Cover the open holes
with the attached caps.

) Hold the appliance

4) Insert the slides into the

guides and fix them on
the kitchen unit door
some 15mm from the
edge, using the A 4 x 12
screws (Fig. 3, at right).

5) Remove the slide guides
and separate the

door to the décor door
(See Fig. 2, at left).

appliance door from the
door of the kitchen unit.

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INSTALLING YOUR BR26 FRIDGE-FREEZER

6) Fix the slides, being careful not
to move them while fixing them
into place (Fig. 4, at left).

7) Fix the slide guides to the
original position.

8) Close the door and check the
gasket seal (it should not be
creased or crushed). The door
should open and close
smoothly.

FIXING THE APPLIANCE INTO THE KITCHEN UNIT

Open the doors and find the holes through which you can
fix the appliance to the unit. Attach the appliance to the
inside of the unit as shown in Figure 5, below left.

(See Figure 5, above left). 1) Taking a drill bit with a
diameter of 3mm, make 5 holes as shown in figure 5.

2) On the upper side, fix the three screws A4 x 12 through
the rail.

3) On the lower side, fix the two screws A4 x 16 through the
lower hinges.

4) Seal the gap on the opposite side of the hinge with the
enclosed seal (see Fig. 6).

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Adjusting the feet to Level your A

pp

liance

Adjusting the feet to level your
Appliance

Adjust the feet (see picture below) until your Fridge sits
levelly on your floor. You can level your unit using these
adjustable feet to compensate for dips and rises in your
floor surface.

NOTE:

MUST be adjusted before
designated for it.

DO NOT MOVE THE FRIDGE WHEN THE FEET ARE EXTENDED HIGH!

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You can adjust feet up to a maximum height. The height

the appliance is built into the unit space

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Reversing the Swing of the Door

Reversing the swing of the Door

KEY

1. Top hinge cover
of the refrigerator
door.

2. Top hinge

of the

refrigerator door.

3. Top strip

4. Bottom hinge

.

of
the refrigerator
door.

5. Top hinge

of the

freezer door.

6. Washer.

7. Bottom hinge

of
the freezer Door.

8. Bottom hinge
filling plug of the
freezer door.

9. Slider guide.

10. Corner cap with
a hole.

11. Corner cap
without a hole.

If you find the door opening direction of your appliance to be inconvenient,
you can reverse it

. The necessary holes on the opposite side of the

appliance cabinet have been made in the factory and plugged.

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Remove the top hinge cover of the refrigerator door. Remove the door
by unscrewing the hinge (the door will now be supported only by the
bottom hinge) and remove the hinge washer.

1) Unscrew the top strip. Move it over to the opposite side of the
appliance and fasten it.

2) Unscrew the bottom hinge and washer of the freezer door and
remove the lower door.

3) Unscrew the top hinge of the freezer door and the bottom hinge of
the refrigerator door.

4) Remove the corner caps from the door and reposition them (instead
of the corner cap with a hole, insert the one without a hole, and vice
versa).

5) Take off the washer from the bottom hinge of the freezer door (by
turning it in clockwise). Unscrew the bottom hinge filling plug and
screw in the bottom hinge without a plug.

6) Insert the filling plug and the washer in the reverse order into the
hole for the bottom hinge on the opposite side of the appliance.

7) Put the freezer door on the bottom hinge.

8) Turn the bottom hinge of the refrigerator door by 180 degrees.
Insert the hinge and the washer into the hole of the corner cap on the
freezer door and fasten it. Use the same procedure for the top hinge of
the freezer door and screw it on the opposite side of the upper door.
Put the washer and the upper door on the hinge.

9) Screw the top hinge of the refrigerator door and replace the cover.

10) Reposition the slide guides on the opposite sides of both doors.

11) Plug the remaining holes with the caps provided.

NOTE - After you have reversed the door, check that the magnetic
gasket seals correctly. It must not be creased and must seal all
around the door. In case it does not fit perfectly, pull it out and rotate
for 180 degrees. In certain models it is not possible to replace the
door gasket.

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Should the seal not adhere to the casings of the appliance correctly,
it will have to be heated from a suitable distance using a hair dryer
and lightly stretched in order to attain the required dimensions.

NOTE FOR AFTER REVERSING THE DOOR

¾ After you have reversed the door, check that the

magnetic gasket seals correctly. It must NOT be
creased or crushed so that there is a gap between it
and the inside of the door. It must also seal all
around the door.

¾ In case the seal does not fit perfectly, pull it out and

rotate it by 180 degrees.

¾ Should the seal not adhere to the casings of the

appliance correctly, it will have to be heated from a
suitable distance using a hair dryer and lightly
stretched in order to attain the required dimensions.

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Troubleshooting

PROBLEM WHAT TO DO

YOUR
FRIDGE
DOES NOT
APPEAR TO
BE WORKING
/ NO
APPARENT
POWER

CHECK THAT THE PLUG IS WELL-INSERTED INTO THE POWER SOCKET. PLUG
IN IF NECESSARY.

CHECK THAT THERE IS POWER FROM THE MAINS – THERE MAY BE A
BLACKOUT OR YOUR FUSES MAY HAVE BLOWN.

CHECK THAT THE ELECTRONIC THERMOSTAT HASN’T BEEN TURNED ALL THE
WAY DOWN TO ‘OFF’.

CHECK THAT THE SOCKET IS SUFFICIENT AND NO ADAPTER OR EXTENSION
LEADS HAVE BEEN USED.

CHECK THAT THE POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE CORRESPONDS TO THE
APPLIANCE.

YOUR
FRIDGE
APPEARS TO
BE
PERFORMING
POORLY

THERE IS A
NOISE

YOU HAVE OVERLOADED THE APPLIANCE OR FOOD HAS
BEEN PACKED TOO TIGHTLY. TAKE OUT
AND CONSUME FOOD; LOOK FOR OUT-OF-DATE FOOD
THAT CAN BE DISPOSED OF.

THE THERMOSTAT SETTING IS SET TOO LOW. SET IT
HIGHER.

ENSURE THAT THE DOOR HAS BEEN CLOSED PROPERLY.
FOR INSTANCE, THERE MAY BE A PROBLEM INSIDE THE
UNIT, KEEPING THE DOOR OPEN OR ANOTHER
FAULT, SUCH AS A BROKEN OR MISSING
DOOR SEAL.

ENSURE THAT THERE IS NO DUST ON THE CONDENSER.

ENSURE THAT THERE IS ENOUGH ROOM AT THE REAR AND
SIDES OF THE UNIT.

THE COOLING GAS WHICH CIRCULATES MAY MAKE
A SLIGHT NOISE (BUBBLING or a SOUND LIKE RUNNING WATER) EVEN
WHEN THE COMPRESSOR IS NOT RUNNING. THIS IS NORMAL. IF THESE
SOUNDS CHANGE, ENSURE:

YOUR UNIT IS WELL LEVELLED / NOTHING IS TOUCHING THE REAR OF THE

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PROBLEM WHAT TO DO

WATER LEAKS
FROM MY
APPLIANCE

STRANGE
ODOUR

CONTINUOUS
OR LONG
OPERATION OF
THE
COMPRESSOR

FAILURE OF
LAMP

UNIT / NO MATERIAL ON THE APPLIANCE IS VIBRATING.

THE WATER OUTLET IS BLOCKED –
CLEAN THE CLOGGED OPENING WITH A STRAW.

THERE HAS BEEN SPILLAGE INSIDE THE APPLIANCE. MOP IT UP.

FAILURE TO SEAL FOOD PROPERLY – FIND CONTAINER RESPONSIBLE AND
SEAL IT PROPERLY.

INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR IS DIRTY – CLEAN IT.

ROTTING FOOD INSIDE REFRIGERATOR – TAKE IT OUT AND DISCARD.

THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR HAS BEEN OPENED TOO OFTEN.

THE FRIDGE DOOR HAS NOT BEEN CLOSED PROPERLY.

TOO MUCH FOOD HAS BEEN LOADED INTO REFRIGERATOR.

IMPROPERLY SET THERMOSTAT.

FIRST TIME USE.

EXCEPTIONALLY HOT WEATHER.

THE LIGHT BULB HAS BLOWN – CHANGE IT.

TRIPPED FUSES OR POWER BLACKOUT.

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Baumatic Ltd. Conditions of guarantee

Dear Customer,

Your new Baumatic appliance comes complete with a free 12 month guarantee covering both parts and
labour costs resulting from defective materials or workmanship.

Baumatic also gives you the opportunity to automatically extend the guarantee period for a further 12
months at no extra cost, giving an initial guarantee period of 24 months. The extended guarantee period
applies to England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland only.

To qualify for your full 24 months guarantee you must register your appliance within 28 days of purchase
to be covered under this guarantee. This can be done online via:
the guarantee card which can be found in each new Baumatic appliance.

* In addition, your appliance is covered by a 5 year parts warranty. Baumatic Ltd will provide free of
charge the parts required to repair the appliance, only if they are fitted by a Baumatic engineer, for any
defect that arises due to faulty materials or workmanship within a period of 5 years from the original
purchase date.
* An additional 1 to 3 year insurance scheme for labour is available should you wish to extend the

warranty period.
Should any person other than an authorised representative of Baumatic Ltd interfere with the appliance, the
policy is negated and Baumatic Ltd will be under no further liability.

The guarantee covers the appliance for normal domestic use only, unless otherwise stated.

Any claims made under the terms of the guarantee must be supported by the original invoice/bill of sale
issued at the time of purchase.

This guarantee is transferable only with the written consent of Baumatic Ltd.

If the appliance fails and is considered either not repairable or uneconomical to repair between 12 months
(2 years if registered) and five years, a free of charge replacement will not be offered.

The guarantee for any replacement will only be for the remainder of the guarantee on the original product
purchased.

The guarantee does not cover:

- Sinks and taps

- Failure to comply with the manufacturers instructions for use.

- The replacement of cosmetic components of accessories

- Accidental damage or wilful abuse.

- Subsequent loss or damage owing to the failure of the appliance or electrical supply

- Incorrect installation

- Losses caused by Acts of God, civil war, failure to obtain spare parts, strikes or lockouts

- Filters, fuses, light bulbs, external hoses, damage to bodywork, paintwork, plastic items, covers,
baskets, trays, shelves, burner bases, burner caps, decals, corrosion, rubber seals.

In the course of the work carried out it may be necessary to remove the appliance from it operating
position. Whilst all reasonable care will be taken, Baumatic Ltd cannot accept responsibility for damage
sustained to any property whatsoever in this process.

This guarantee is in addition to and does not diminish your statutory or legal rights.

Contacting Baumatic Ltd

Sales Service Spares Technical/Advice
TEL: [phone] TEL: [phone] TEL: [phone] 0118 933 6933
FAX: [phone] FAX: [phone] FAX: [phone] 0118 933 6942
For ROI (Republic of Ireland), please contact one of the numbers below:
TEL: 01 – 6266798 FAX: 01 - 6266634

Thanks you for buying Baumatic.
*

Applies to UK, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland only (Republic of Ireland has 1 year labour & 1 year parts warranty only)

www.baumatic.co.uk or through returning

Headquarters

Baumatic Ltd.

Baumatic Buildings,

6 Bennet Road,

Reading,

Berkshire

RG2 0QX, United Kingdom

Sales Telephone

[phone]

Sales Fax

[phone]

Service Telephone

[phone]

Service Fax

[phone]

Spares Telephone

[phone]

Technical / Advice Telephone

[phone]

E-mail:

[e-mail]

[e-mail]

Http (Internet site):

www.baumatic.com

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