Baumatic RETRO14IV User Manual
USER MANUAL FOR YOUR BAUMATIC
RETRO14BL/RETRO14IV
315 Litre retro style
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 24/02/09
Contents
Contents..................................................................................................................... 2
Environmental note.................................................................................................... 3
Important safety information..................................................................................4-5
Use of the appliance..................................................................................................4
Before using your appliance .......................................................................................4
Refrigerant .............................................................................................................. 4
Child safety .............................................................................................................4
General safety..........................................................................................................4
Service....................................................................................................................5
Specifications of your RETRO14BL/RETRO14IV.......................................................... 5
Dimensions of appliance ............................................................................................5
Description of the appliance....................................................................................6-8
Control panel ...........................................................................................................7
Description of the product features...........................................................................7-8
Using your Baumatic fridge freezer.......................................................................8-11
Before switching on...................................................................................................8
During first use ........................................................................................................8
The LED display........................................................................................................8
Fridge/freezer section selector dial..............................................................................9
Switching on the appliance.........................................................................................9
Switching off the fridge section only .......................................................................... 10
Switching off the appliance ...................................................................................... 10
Setting the thermostat ....................................................................................... 10-11
Arranging and storing food in the fridge section ...................................................... 11
The freezer section............................................................................11-14
Fast freeze function ................................................................................................ 12
Freezing fresh food ............................................................................................ 12-13
Tips on freezing...................................................................................................... 13
Storing commercially frozen food......................................................................... 13-14
Defrosting frozen food............................................................................................. 14
Making ice cubes .................................................................................................... 14
Freezer alarm......................................................................................................... 14
Cleaning and maintenance………………………………………………………………………….15-18
The defrost drain hole ........................................................................................ 15-16
Defrosting the
Replacing the light bulb ...................................................................................... 17-18
Installation..........................................................................................................18-19
Electrical connection................................................................................................ 18
Positioning............................................................................................................. 19
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................20-21
Contact details………………………………………………………………………………………………….….22
freezer section……………………………………………………………………….16-17
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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.
This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2002/96/EC on
Waste electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring this product is
disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences
for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of this product.
The symbol
indicates that this appliance may not be treated as household waste. Instead it
shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment. Disposal must be carried out in
accordance with local environmental regulations for waste disposal. For more detailed information
about treatment, recovery and recycling of this product, please contact y our local city
offi ce, your hosehold waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased
the product.
on the product, or on the documents accompanying the product,
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 yo u are unsure of any of
the information contained in this booklet, please con tact 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 is caused.
o Altering the specification o f 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 refrig eration
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 applia nce, 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.
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o Always ensure that the location where yo u 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.
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 p lease contact the Customer Care
Department.
Specifications of your RETRO14BL/RETRO14IV
Congratulations on purchasing a Baumatic fridge freezer
o Total gross/net capacity: 342/315 litres
o Gross capacity (fridge/freezer): 231/111 litres
o Energy efficiency: A+
o Star rating: ****
o Adjustable thermostat
o Automatic defrost (fridge section)
o LED display
o Anti-bacterial surface
o Fast freeze function
o 3 Adjustable glass shelves
o 2 Bottle shelves
o Egg rack
o 2 General racks
o Salad crisper
o Ice cube tray
o 3 Freezer drawers
o Adjustable feet
Dimensions of appliance
Height: 1887 mm
Width: 600 mm
Depth: 640 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 clima tic 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.
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Description of the appliance
Fridge section (A)
1) Control panel
2) Interior light
3) Fan
4) Egg tray
5) Adjustable shelf (3 supplied)
6) Salad crisper
7) Bottle shelf (2 supplied)
8) Upper door shelves
NOTE: The above diagram is for illustrative purposes only. Your appliance may differ in appearance and features.
Freezer section (B)
9) Fresh food freezing drawer
10) Frozen food storage drawer
11) Frozen food storage drawer
12) Adjustable feet
13) Defrost water groove
14) Freezer door shelf (2 supplied)
15) Ice cube tray
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Control panel
15) LED display
16) Warning alarm off button
17) Warning alarm neon
18) ON/OFF neon
19) ON/OFF button and temperature setting button
20) Fast freeze function neon
21) Fridge/freezer section selector dial
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 drawer and cover
o The salad 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.
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 shelves
o The bottle shelves should be used for storing reasonably sized bottles.
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