Baumatic TITAN1 User Manual

TITAN1 Stainless steel

side by side frost free

fridge/freeze

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USER MANUAL FOR YOUR BAUMATIC

TITAN1 Stainless steel side by side

570 litre 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.

DD 10/05/07

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Contents

Environmental note 4

Important safety information 5 – 6

Specifications of your fridge freezer 7

Dimensions of the appliance 7
Energy efficiency class 7
Cubic capacities 7
Specifications of your appliance 7
Description of the appliance 8
Description of the product features 9-10

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

Arranging and storing food in the fridge section 13-14

The freezer compartment 14

Freezing fresh food 14-15
Tips on freezing 15
Making ice cubes 15

Important user information 16

Cleaning and maintenance 16-18

Defrosting the freezer compartment 18-19
Replacing the light bulb 19-20

Installation 21
Electrical connection 21
Positioning 22
Installation preparation 23
Removing the freezer door 23-24
Removing the fridge door 25
Replacing the freezer door 26
Replacing the fridge door 27
Levelling the appliance and adjusting the doors 28
Fitting the front cover 29

Troubleshooting 29-30

Baumatic Ltd. conditions of guarantee 31

Contact details 32

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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 fridge freezer

Congratulations on purchasing a Baumatic fridge freezer

Dimensions of your appliance

o Height: 1790 mm
o Width: 900 mm
o Depth: 730 mm

Energy efficiency class

o Energy class: A

Cubic capacities

o Gross capacity (fridge): 361 litres
o Gross capacity (freezer): 209 litres
o Net capacity (fridge): 339 litres
o Net capacity (freezer): 198 litres

Specifications of the appliance

o Frost free fridge and freezer
o Multi airflow cooling system
o Deodorizer
o Anti-bacterial surface
o 4 Safety glass shelves
o Meat drawer
o Folding wine tray
o 2 Salad crispers
o 2 Egg racks
o Butter compartment
o 3 General racks
o 2 Bottle racks
o 4 Freezer shelves
o 6 Freezer storage compartments
o 2 Removable plastic drawers
o Ice cube tray
o Door storage

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

Freezer section

1) Door storage compartments

2) Freezer shelves (x 4)

3) Dried foods compartment

4) Meat storage compartment

Fridge section

5) Refrigerator shelves (x 4)

6) Movable egg container

7) Salad/vegetable drawer

8) Fruit drawer

9) Dairy compartment

10) Door storage compartments

12) Chiller case

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Description of the product features

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.

Freezer section door storage compartments

o The top door storage compartment should not have ice cream or

foods that are going to be stored for a long period of time put in
it.

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.

Dried foods compartment

o For storage of dried foods (such as dried herbs, dried vegetables

etc).

Meat storage compartment

o For storage of meat and fish (we would recommend that they

are stored in a foil cover or a vinyl wrap).

Fridge section door storage compartments

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.

o The lower shelves 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.

Movable egg container

o This case can be placed on any shelf, depending on how the food

in your fridge is arranged.

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Salad/vegetable drawer

o For storing salad and vegetables, the drawer is designed to keep

the contents fresh for as long as possible.

Fruit drawer

o For storing fruits, the drawer is designed to keep the contents

fresh for as long as possible.

o Care should be taken when storing tropical fruit (bananas and

pineapples etc) and tomatoes. As these types of items can easily
deteriorate in a lower temperature.

Chiller case

o Maximises the storage time of meat and fish by storing it at 0°C

without freezing it.

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 means that any refrigerant
gasses that may have been disturbed during the transportation
process are allowed 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.

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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
reconnecting it to your mains supply.

Control panel

The control panel is located in the top right hand corner of the fridge
section.

o The FRZ. TEMP button adjusts the temperature in the freezer

section.

o The REF. TEMP button adjusts the temperature in the fridge

section.

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