Baumatic BR22.8A User Manual

BR22.8A

Built-in combi

fridge/freezer

USER MANUAL FOR YOUR BAUMATIC

BR22.8A 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, for
you or any person not familiar with the operation of the appliance.

DD 01/10/07

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Contents

Environmental note 4
Important safety information 5 – 6
Specifications of your combi fridge freezer 7

Description of your appliance 8
Description of the product features 9

Using your Baumatic combi fridge freezer 10
Before switching on 10
During first use 10
Turning on the appliance and setting the thermostat 11

Arranging and storing food in the fridge section 12
The freezer compartment 13

Freezing fresh food 13-14
Tips on freezing 14
Making ice cubes 14
Low ambient temperature switch 15

Cleaning and maintenance 16
Defrosting the refrigerator compartment 16-17
Defrosting the freezer compartment 17-18
Replacing the light bulb 19

Installation 20
Electrical connection 20
Positioning 21
Ventilation requirements 21-22
Aperture and appliance dimensions 22
Installing your fridge freezer 23-25
Reversing the door of your appliance 26-28

Troubleshooting 29-30
Contact details 31

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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 Technical
Department.

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 is 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 retailer.

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 Baumatic Service Department.

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Specifications of your combi fridge freezer

Congratulations on purchasing a Baumatic double door fridge
freezer

o Automatic fridge defrost
o Low ambient temperature switch
o Adjustable thermostat
o 4 Safety glass fridge shelves
o 2 Salad crispers
o 2 General racks
o Egg rack
o 2 Butter compartments
o Bottle rack
o 2 Freezer drawers
o 1 Freezer compartment
o Reversible doors
o Slider fittings

o Total gross capacity: 258 litres
o Total net capacity: 245 litres
o Fridge gross/net capacity: 177/165 litres
o Freezer gross/net capacity: 81/79 litres
o Energy efficiency class: A
o Star rating: ****

Dimensions of appliance

o Height: 1775 mm
o Width: 540 mm
o Depth: 540 mm

* Please refer to the installation instructions for more specific
information on the size of aperture that you will require.

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 (see the climate classification table on page 21).

Dimensions of aperture*

o Height: 1780 mm

(min)

o Width: 560 mm
o Depth: 550 mm

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Description of the appliance

1. Thermostat control, interior light and low ambient
temperature switch

2. Adjustable glass safety shelves

3. Crisper cover

4. Salad drawers

5. Freezing drawer

6. Storage drawers

7. Bottle shelf

8. Half width door shelves

9. Egg rack

10. Butter shelf

11. Butter shelf cover

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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.
To remove a shelf: Take off all of the items that are stored on

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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

“Defrosting the refrigerator compartment” section for a detailed
explanation of how to keep the channel clear).

3) Salad drawers and crisper cover

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

there is a cover that goes over them.

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

prematurely.

4) Upper door shelves

o The door liner holds various shelves, which are suitable for

storing eggs, cheese, butter 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.

o IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT THAT NONE OF THE

SHELVES THAT SIT IN THE DOOR ARE OVERLOADED, AS
THIS WILL DRASTICALLY REDUCE THEIR WORKING LIFE.

6) Freezer compartment

o A

freezer section, with a net capacity of 79 litres.

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Using your Baumatic combi fridge freezer

Before switching on

o Make sure that the appliance 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 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 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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Turning 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 right
hand side of the interior of the fridge section.

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 fridge

freezer.

o Position <7> will give you a lower temperature inside the fridge

freezer.

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 The freezer section can cool down to -18 degrees centigrade and

lower.

o IMPORTANT: The ambient temperature of the room,

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

o On the maximum setting (position <7>), your fridge freezer will

work harder to maintain a lower temperature. You should not
run your appliance on this setting for prolonged periods and you
should return the thermostat knob to between <3> to <4>.

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Arranging and storing food in the fridge section

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 the fridge section, 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 drawers.

(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 drawers.

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 freezer compartment

The freezer compartment is suitable for storing and freezing food.

o The freezer compartment 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 freezer compartment is only able to freeze a certain quantity

of food at one time. You should not attempt to freeze more than

3.5 kilograms of fresh food within a 24 hour period.

o Preferably the top drawer should be used when freezing fresh

food. Once the food is frozen, you can then transfer the food to
the lower drawers.

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

to freeze it. If you place warm food in the freezer compartment,
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.

Freezing fresh food

o To freeze the maximum quantity of fresh food

specified above, you should turn the thermostat
knob to <7> approximately 6 hours prior to
attempting freezing. Where possible you should
freeze food in the top drawer.

o For smaller quantities of fresh food, you should turn the

thermostat knob to <7> approximately 2 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.

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o The food should be placed on the freezer compartment’s base.

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 knob should be
turned back to its normal operating
position (between <3> and <4>). The
frozen food can then be moved from the
top drawer, into any of the other freezer
drawers.

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.

o Do not place bottles (glass or tin)

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

Making ice cubes

o Fill the ice cube tray with water and place it in the freezer

compartment.

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.

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Low ambient temperature switch

Your appliance is designed to operate correctly in an ambient
temperature of between +16°C to +32°C.

o If the ambient temperature falls below +16°C, then you may

find that the fridge and freezer sections of the appliance do not
function normally.

o To allow your fridge freezer to operate correctly between a

temperature of +10°C to +32°C, there is a low ambient
temperature switch fitted on the appliance. It is located next to
the thermostat knob.

o If the ambient temperature in the room that the appliance is

located in falls below +16°C, then you should turn the low
ambient temperature switch on.

If the switch is pressed down on the larger snowflake symbol,
then the low ambient temperature switch is ON.

If the switch is pressed down on the smaller snowflake
symbol, then the low ambient temperature switch is OFF.

o There is no need to adjust the thermostat knob to a higher

number if the ambient temperature falls below +16°C.

o IMPORTANT: The lower ambient temperature switch

should ONLY be used when the ambient temperature falls
below +16°C. It should not be used permanently,
otherwise it may cause the compressor to overwork and
burn out.

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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 refrigerator and freezer compartment should be

cleaned periodically, using a solution of bicarbonate
of soda and lukewarm water.

o Clean the accessories separately in warm soapy 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.

Defrosting the refrigerator compartment

o Defrosting occurs automatically in the refrigerator section during

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

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o The evaporating tray and defrost water drain hole should be

cleaned periodically with the defrost drain plug. This will prevent
water from collecting in the bottom of the refrigerator, instead of
flowing down the defrost drainage channel and drain hole.

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

to clean inside of it.

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.

Defrosting the freezer compartment
The frost in the freezer compartment should be removed periodically.

You can use a plastic scraper to keep down the amount of frost that
builds.

IMPORTANT: The freezer compartment 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 compartment.

o The day before you defrost, you should turn the thermostat knob

to <7>. This will make sure that the food contained in the
freezer is frozen properly.

o Whilst defrosting the appliance, the food should be removed

from the freezer 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 FREEZER

COMPARTMENT 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 freezer compartment open. You can place

a bowl of warm water inside the freezer compartment to speed
up the defrost process.

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o Your appliance is fitted with a defrost drainage tube. Therefore

you should pull out the bottom drawer (A) and place it on the
floor in front of the appliance.

o The defrost drainage tube (B) is located on the back wall of the

freezer. It should be placed in the groove at the front of the
freezer.

o You should check to make sure that the defrost water coming

out of the defrost drainage tube, will flow into the bottom drawer
that you have placed in front of the appliance.

o Take care to ensure that the bottom drawer does not overflow,

the defrost water may need emptying periodically.

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

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

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

Set the thermostat knob back to position <7>. After 24 hours
you should turn the thermostat knob back to its usual setting of
between <3> and <4>.

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

until this 24 hour time period has elapsed.

o Do not defrost the appliance with other electrical devices

(e.g. a 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 There is an interior light in the top of the refrigerator section.
o Press the hooks on the sides of the light cover and slide the

cover off.

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

bulb should not have a greater rating than 15 W.

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 tha
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 FRIDGE FREEZER 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

o Your appliance requires ventilation. The minimum amount of

ventilation that it requires is shown in the above drawing.

o You need to remove the back of the housing unit, to allow 200

cm² of open space behind the appliance.

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o You need to leave 4 mm of space between each side of the

appliance and the interior of the cabinet.

Aperture and appliance dimensions

o The above drawing shows the aperture size that you will need

to be able to install your appliance.

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Installing your fridge freezer

If you need the appliance door to open from the
other side, then please reverse the door before
commencing the installation process. (See
“Reversing the door” section on pages 26 - 28).

1) Mark a measurement of 15 mm from the edge of the furniture door.

You should mark this measurement out at the top and the bottom of
the door.

o Screw the guides to the side of the appliance door. There will be

one screw hole at the top and bottom of each door, a guide
should be fitted to each one.

o Open the door of the appliance past 90 degrees and then place

the furniture door against it.

o Carefully locate a slide into each guide, making sure that the

edge of the slide lines up with the 15 mm marking that you
made previously.

o Mark the position of the first two screw holes of each slide, as

shown in figure 2. Remove the furniture door from the appliance
door. Making sure that the slide is still on the 15 mm marking,
mark the one remaining screw hole on the left hand side of each
slide.

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2) Using a drill with a 3 mm drill bit,
drill out the screw holes that you have
just marked.

o Screw each slide to the furniture

door using the A4 x 12 screws
provided. Again ensure that the
edge of the slide is on the 15
mm marking. Make sure that the
screws are fully tightened and
that the slides do not move
whilst you are fixing them

o Open the appliance door again

and then insert each slide back
into the guide.

o Close the door and ensure that the door seal of the appliance is

not creased or crushed. The door should open and close
smoothly.

o Repeat the above process on the other door of the appliance.

3) Open the doors of the appliance and locate the 3
holes in the fixing bar at the top of the fridge
cabinet and the 2 holes which can be found in the
hinges at the bottom of the freezer cabinet.

o Use a bradawl to make small indentations in

the housing unit, through the five holes.

o Fix the three A4 x 12 screws through the h

in the upper fixing bar and into the housin
unit.

o Fit the two A4 x 16 screws through the holes

in the lower hinges and into the housing unit.

o Ensure that the five screws are fully tightened.

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4) Carefully insert the appliance into the housing unit.

o Make sure that there is at least 4 mm of free space between

the sides of the appliance and the sides of the housing unit.

o You should also ensure that there is 38 mm between the rear

of the appliance and the back of the housing unit.

5) Use the fixing strip to seal the gap on the side of the appliance.
IMPORTANT: The fixing strip must be placed on the same side that

the fridge freezer is hinged on, i.e. not the side that the door opens
from.

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Reversing the door

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.

We recommend that a minimum of two people carry
out the door reversal process.

1) Top hinge cover (fridge door)

2) Top hinge (fridge door)

3) Bottom hinge (fridge door)

4) Top hinge (freezer door)

5) Washer

6) Bottom hinge (freezer door)

7) Bottom hinge pin (freezer
door)

8) Corner cap (with a hole)

9) Corner cap (without a hole)

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o Take off the top hinge cover on the fridge cabinet.
o Unscrew the fixing bar on the top of the fridge cabinet.
o Remove the top hinge of the fridge door.
o Slide the fixing bar over to the other side of the cabinet and

secure it in this position. Make sure that these screws are fully
tightened.

o Remove the fridge door and gently place it on a cushioned

surface, so that it does not get damaged.

o Take out the two white, plastic blanking caps that are on the

central section of the cabinet, between the fridge and freezer
door.

o Remove the lower hinge of the fridge door.
o Remove the upper hinge of the freezer door.

o Swap over the position of

the middle two hinges, as
shown in the diagram
opposite.

o Each hinge will need to be

turned upside down
(turned 180 degrees) from
its original position, before
being secured back on the
cabinet.

o Remove the freezer door and gently place it on a cushioned

surface, so that it does not get damaged.

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o Remove the pin from the lower freezer hinge and place it in the

hole that is in the hinge on the opposite side of the cabinet.

o Hang the freezer door on to the lower freezer hinge first and

then to the top freezer hinge.

o Re-fix the upper fridge hinge to the cabinet, on the opposite side

to its original position.

o Hang the fridge door onto the upper fridge hinge first and then

to the lower fridge hinge.

IMPORTANT: THE FRIDGE DOOR MUST BE SUPPORTED FROM
THE UNDERNEATH, UNTIL IT HAS BEEN HUNG ON BOTH OF
THE HINGES.

o Replace the top hinge cover on the fridge cabinet.
o Replace the blanking caps; they should be placed in the holes

that are in the cabinet on the opposite side from their original
position. There are also blanking caps that are on the top of each
door. These should also be swapped over to the other side of
each door.

After the door has been reversed, you should check
the door seal of the fridge and freezer door. Neither
seal should 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 either seal is not adhering to the cabinet properly, then you

should either:-

1. Use a 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 fridge freezer appears not to be
operating properly, before contacting the Baumatic
Service Department, please refer to the checklist
below.

My fridge freezer 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 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 freezer 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 freezer 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 leveled off correctly, that nothing is touching the
rear of the fridge freezer and that nothing placed inside the
appliance is rattling.

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.

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

Follow the “Defrosting the refrigerator compartment” section on page
16 - 17.

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IMPORTANT: If your appliance appears not to be
operating correctly, then you should disconnect it
from your mains supply and then contact the
Baumatic Service Department 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 when it is delivered.

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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]

Service Telephone

[phone]

Service Fax

[phone]

Spares Telephone

[phone]

Technical Advice Telephone

[phone]

E-mail:

[e-mail]
[e-mail]

Website:

www.baumatic.co.uk

Republic of Ireland

01- 6266 798

Czech Republic

Baumatic CR spol s.r.o.
Amperova 495
46215, Librec
Czech Republic

[phone]
www.baumatic.cz

Slovak Republic

Baumatic Slovakia, s.r.o.
Skultetyho 1
831 04 Bratislava 3
Slovakia

[phone]

Germany

Baumatic Gmbh
Janderstrasse 9
Mannheim, 68199
Germany

[phone]
www.baumatic.de

Italy

Baumatic Italia S.R.L.
Via Caltana 129
Campodarsego (Padova), 35011
Italy

[phone]
www.baumatic.it

Holland

Baumatic Benelux B.V.
Grindzuigerstraat 22
1333 MS ALMERE
The Netherlands

[phone]
www.baumatic.nl

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