Baumatic TITAN1 User Manual

TITAN1 Stainless steel side by side frost free fridge/freezer

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.

oThe packaging materials that Baumatic uses are environmentally friendly and can be recycled.

oPlease 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.

oAltering the specification of the appliance must not be attempted for reasons of safety.

Before using your appliance

oCheck 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

oYour 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.

oDo not place any objects on top of the appliance, as this may damage the table top.

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Child safety

oPackaging material should be kept away from children.

oChildren should not be allowed to touch the controls or play with the appliance.

General safety

oDo 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.

oDo not attempt to use your appliance outdoors or any place where it is likely to come into contact with the elements.

oBefore cleaning the appliance or performing maintenance work, ensure that the appliance has been disconnected from your mains supply.

oNever allow the back coils of the appliance to come into contact with the wall surface.

oAlways ensure that the location where you are installing your appliance is free of stored items such as papers and other flammable materials.

oNever block the ventilation openings of the appliance, either on the inside or its exterior.

oIt 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.

oDo 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

oThe shelves may be placed in any of the guide slots within the interior of the appliance. They are protected from sliding out.

oTo 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

oThe 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.

oIMPORTANT: 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

oFor storage of dried foods (such as dried herbs, dried vegetables etc).

Meat storage compartment

oFor 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

oThe door liner holds various shelves, which are suitable for storing eggs, cheese, butter and yogurt. As well as smaller packages, tubes, cans etc.

oThe lower shelves should be used for storing reasonably sized bottles.

oIMPORTANT: 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

oThis case can be placed on any shelf, depending on how the food in your fridge is arranged.

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Salad/vegetable drawer

oFor storing salad and vegetables, the drawer is designed to keep the contents fresh for as long as possible.

Fruit drawer

oFor storing fruits, the drawer is designed to keep the contents fresh for as long as possible.

oCare 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

oMaximises the storage time of meat and fish by storing it at 0°C without freezing it.

Using your Baumatic fridge freezer

Before switching on

oMake sure that it has been installed by a suitably qualified person, as per the information contained in Baumatic’s installation instructions.

oAfter 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.

oThe outside of the appliance and the removable accessories contained within it, should be cleaned with a solution of liquid detergent and water.

oThe 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.

oThere 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

oWhen 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.

oDuring this period of time, you should try not to open the door frequently or place a large amount of food within the appliance.

oIf 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.

oThe FRZ. TEMP button adjusts the temperature in the freezer section.

oThe REF. TEMP button adjusts the temperature in the fridge section.

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