Baumatic Br180ss Instruction Manual

Using your Baumatic fridge freezer 
 
Before switching on 
 o Make sure that it has been installed by a suitably qualified 
person, as per the informatio n 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 distur bed during the transportation 
process to settle.  
  o The outside of the appliance and the removable accessories 
contained within it,...

Switching on the appliance and setting the thermostat 
 
You switch on your appliance by connecting it to your mains supply 
and setting the thermostat. The thermo stat dial is located on the right 
hand side of the fridge section.
 
  o The thermostat automatically regulates the temperature inside 
the fridge freezer, depending on  what number you have turned 
the thermostat dial to.  
 
o  If you set the thermostat dial below position , then the 
appliance will not cool, but the in ternal light will...

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Arranging and storing food in the fridge section 
 
o Warm food or evaporating liquids  should not be stored in your 
refrigerator, as this will increa se the humidity inside of the 
appliance.  
  o All foods should be wrapped or  covered, this is particularly 
important if the food has a st rong flavour. You should use 
polythene bags or sheets, aluminium foil, wax paper. Liquids 
should be stored in cove red containers or bottles.  
  o To maximise the space inside of the fridge section, any...

o Milk bottles  should have a cap on them  and be stored on the 
bottle shelf that sits in the door.  
 
o  Garlic, potatoes, onions an d bananas should only be 
stored in a refrigerator IF  they are kept in airtight 
containers. 
 
The  freezer section 
 
The freezer section is suitable  for storing and freezing food. 
  o The freezer section temperature  must have already reached -18 
degrees centigrade (or lower) be fore you attempt to store food 
that is already frozen or freezing fresh food. 
  o...

Freezing fresh food 
  o To freeze the maximum quantity of fresh food 
specified above, you should turn the 
thermostat dial to position , 3 hours prior 
to attempting freezing.  
 
o For smaller quantities of fresh food, you 
should turn the thermost at dial to position 
, approximately 1 hour prior to 
attempting freezing.  
  o Fresh food should be packed into airtight containers 
or packaging. This will help to make sure that the 
food doesn’t dry out or lose  its flavour. It will also 
ensure that...

 
o If you are freezing liquid, then do not fill the 
container to the brim. Liquids will expand 
when being frozen.  
  o Do not place bottles (glass or tin) 
containing liquids (especially sparkling 
liquids) into the freez er as they could 
cause the bottle to burst during 
freezing. 
 
Storing commercially frozen food 
 
o The storage time and recommend ed temperature for storing 
commercially frozen foods are  indicated on the packaging. 
  o Always follow the manufacturer’s  instructions for...

Making ice cubes 
 o Fill the ice cube tray with water and place it in the upper freezer 
drawers  (6). 
  o After the water is completely froz en and turned to ice, you can 
twist the ice cube tray (as sh own in the drawing below) to 
dispense the ice.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Normal operating noises 
 
Ice cracking noise 
  o Can be heard during the automatic defrosting process. 
o  Can be caused by expansion and  contraction within the fridge 
freezer. 
 
Short cracking noise 
  o Can be heard when the...

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Saving energy when using your fridge-freezer 
 
Installing: 
 
o  Install the appliance in a cool posi tion. If it is placed in direct 
sunlight or next to an oven or  other heat source, the energy 
consumption can increa se substantially. 
   o  Ensure the appliance is installe d with the correct ventilation 
requirements. Restricting ventilation can increase the energy 
consumption by 15%. 
  
Cleaning and Maintenance: 
  o Occasionally clean the condenser co ils (if present) at the back of 
the...

o If you have a second appliance that is not used, make sure that 
it is stored with the power off an d the door left ajar until it is 
actually required. 
  
Disposing: 
 
o  If youre going to throw out yo ur old fridge, see if theres a 
chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) recycler in your area. The 
government department which looks after the environment in 
your area may be able to help you. 
 
Cleaning and maintenance 
 
WARNING: PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR 
APPLIANCE IS DISCONNECTED FROM 
YOUR MAINS SUPPLY...

The defrost drain hole 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 o Defrosting occurs automatically in  the refrigerator section during 
operation. The defrost water is collected by the evaporating tray 
and evaporates automatically. 
 
o  The drain hole should be cleaned periodically with the drain hole 
cleaner. This will prevent water  from collecting in the bottom of 
the refrigerator, instead of flow ing down the defrost drainage 
channel and drain hole. 
  o IMPORTANT:  Please note that the drain hole cleaner should not...