Baumatic BRCF1960SL Instruction manual
BRCF1960SL/W
Frost Free Fridge
Freezer
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USER MANUAL FOR YOUR BAUMATIC
BRCF1960SL/W
Frost free fridge freezer
NOTE: This User Instruction Manual contains important
information, including safety & installation points, which will
enable you to get the most out of your appliance. Please keep it
in a safe place so that it is easily available for future reference, for
you or any person not familiar with the operation of the appliance.
GS 08/12/11
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Contents
Environmental note 4
Important safety information 5 – 7
Specifications of your fridge freezer 7 – 9
Description of the appliance 8
Description of the product features 9
Using your Baumatic fridge freezer 10 - 16
Before switching on 10
During first use 10
Switching on the appliance and setting the thermostat 11
Arranging and storing food in the fridge section 12 - 13
The
Freezing fresh food 13 - 14
Tips on freezing 14
Storing commercially frozen food 14 - 15
Defrosting frozen food 15
Making ice cubes 15
Normal operating noises 15 - 16
Saving energy when using your fridge-freezer 16 - 17
Cleaning and maintenance 17 - 20
Replacing the light bulb 18 - 19
The defrost drain hole 19
Defrosting the freezer compartment 19 - 20
Installation 21 - 24
Electrical connection 21 – 22
Reversing the door swing 22 - 23
Positioning 23 - 24
Troubleshooting 24 – 26
Baumatic consumables 27
Technical data 28
Contact details 29
freezer compartment 13
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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.
o The packaging materials that Baumatic uses are environmentally
friendly and can be recycled.
o Please discard all packaging material with due regard for the
environment.
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Important safety information
Your safety is of the utmost importance to Baumatic.
Please make sure that you read this instruction booklet
before attempting to install or use the appliance. If
you are unsure of any of the information contained in
this booklet, please contact the Baumatic Customer
Care Department.
IMPORTANT: Any installation work must be
carried out by a qualified electrician or
competent person.
Use of the appliance
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.
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o Do not place any objects on top of the appliance,
as this may damage the table top.
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 or ice cream makers.
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Service
You should not attempt to repair the appliance
yourself, as this could cause injury or a more serious
malfunction. If you require a service call then please
contact the Baumatic Customer Care Department.
Specifications of your fridge freezer
o Total gross/net capacity: 287 / 279 litres
o Gross capacity (fridge/freezer): 216 / 71 litres
o Net capacity (fridge/freezer): 210 / 69 litres
o Energy efficiency class: A+ (0.72 kWh per 24 hours)
o Freezer star rating: ****
o Freezing capacity (kg / 24 hour): 3.5 kg
o Adjustable thermostat in fridge section
o Automatic fridge defrost
o Frost free freezer
o 4 x Safety glass shelves (3 adjustable)
o 3 x Transparent freezer drawers
o Salad crisper shelf
o 1 x Salad crisper
o 1 x Bottle shelf
o 1 x Egg tray
o 3 x General door shelves
o Wine rack
o Reversible door
o Adjustable feet
o Internal light
o Ice-cube tray
Dimensions of appliance
Height: 1935 mm
Width: 604 mm
Depth: 610 mm
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 edge of
the inside of the fridge section, behind the salad drawer. You will need
to open the fridge 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.
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Model number ………………………………………………………………………
Serial number ………………………………………………………………………
Date of purchase ………………………………………………………………………
Description of the appliance
1) Internal light
2) Thermostat control dial
3) Adjustable safety glass shelves
4) Wine rack
5) Salad crisper shelf
6) Salad crisper
7) General door shelves
8) Bottle shelf
9) Transparent freezer drawers
10) Adjustable feet
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Description of the product features
1) Adjustable fridge 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 rear of the shelf
slightly and carefully pull it forward, out of the grooves.
2) Salad crisper drawer and cover
o The crisper drawer is 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.
3) 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.
4) 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.
5) Freezer compartment
o A **** freezer section, with a net capacity of 69 litres.
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Using your Baumatic fridge freezer
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 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 With dry hands, connect your appliance to your mains supply.
Set the control dial to position 5 for a 24 hour period, before
placing food in the fridge and freezer compartments.
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 It is strongly recommended that you use a freezer thermostat to
check that the temperature in the freezer is below -18°C before
loading any food into it.
o If the unit is switched off or unplugged, you must allow at least 5
minutes before restarting the appliance on the thermostat or
reconnecting it to your mains supply.
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