Baumatic RETRO2, RETRO2BL, RETRO2IV Instruction Manual

RETRO2BL/RETRO2IV

Fridge freezer

USER MANUAL FOR YOUR BAUMATIC

RETRO2BL/RETRO2IV

256 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 13/03/08

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Contents

Environmental note 4

Important safety information 5 – 6

Specifications of your fridge freezer 7

Description of the appliance 8
Description of the product features 9

Using your Baumatic fridge freezer 10
Before switching on 10
During first use 10
Turning on the appliance and setting the thermostat 11-12

Arranging and storing food in the fridge section 12-13

The freezer compartment 13

Freezing fresh food 13-14
Tips on freezing 14
Making ice cubes 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 20-21
Positioning 21-22

Troubleshooting 23-24

Contact details 25

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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 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 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 please
contact the Baumatic Service Department.

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Specifications of your RETRO2BL/RETRO2IV

Congratulations on purchasing a Baumatic fridge freezer

o Total gross/net capacity: 265/256 litres
o Gross capacity (fridge/freezer): 220/45 litres
o Net capacity (fridge/freezer): 216/40 litres
o Energy efficiency: A
o Star rating: ****

o 4 Safety glass shelves
o 2 Salad crispers
o Butter compartment
o Egg rack
o Bottle rack
o Shelf in freezer compartment
o 2 General racks

Dimensions of appliance

Height: 1570 mm
Width: 540 mm
Depth: 620 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.

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Description of the appliance

1) Dairy section

2) Middle shelf

3) Bottle shelf

4) Doors

5) Salad crisper drawers

6) Fridge shelves

7) Thermostat and light

8) Freezer compartment

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Description of the product features

1) Shelves

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

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

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

the shelf that you want to remove. Then lift the front of the shelf
and carefully pull it out of the grooves.

2) Defrost water outlet

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

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

o It is important that this channel never becomes clogged, see

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

3) Salad crisper drawers and cover

o The salad 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) 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 lowest door 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 40 litres.

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