Baumatic Br182ss Instruction Manual

							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 still function. 
 
o Position  will give you a higher  temperature inside the fridge 
freezer. 
  o Position  will give you a lowe r temperature inside the fridge 
freezer. 
  o Ideally the thermostat should be set to position . 
  o The fridge section can maintain a temperature of between 4 – 6 
degrees centigrade. 
  o The freezer section can cool down to -18°C and lower.  
  o IMPORTANT:  The ambient temperature of the room, 
the temperature of food and the amount of food that 
has been placed in the frid ge freezer and how often the 
door is opened, will all affect the temperature being 
maintained by the appliance. 
  o On the maximum setting (position ), your fridge freezer will 
work harder to maintain a lower  temperature. There is no need 
to run your appliance at this setting for prolonged periods. 
Unless you are freezing fresh food, you should have the 
thermostat knob set to .  
  o IMPORTANT:  Do not run the thermostat  above position , 
otherwise the defrost drainage hole will freeze. 
  o If the unit is switched off or unp lugged, you must allow at least 5 
minutes before restarting the a ppliance on the thermostat or 
reconnecting it to your mains supply. 
 
 
 
 
 
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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 excessive 
packaging on the food should be removed.  
  o Quickly perishable food should be stored at the back of the 
refrigerator, which is the coldest part of the appliance.  
  o No food items should be allowed to come into contact with the 
back wall of the refrigerator. 
 
o Make sure that you arrange food  in such a way that the door can 
close completely. Particular attent ion should be given to bottles 
that may protrude when placed  on shelves inside the main 
section of the refrigerator.  
  o Some organic solutions, such as  the oils in lemon/orange peel 
and acid in butter, can cause damage to the plastic parts 
contained inside of the refrigerator.  
  o Do not open the refrigerator door too often or leave the door 
open for long periods of time, as this will increase the 
temperature inside of the appliance.  
  o Meat  should be wrapped in polyth ene bags and then placed on 
the glass shelf above the salad drawers.  
  (Meat should only be stored in this manner for one or two 
days at the most) . 
 
o  Cold dishes/cooked food  should be covered and can be placed 
on any shelf.  
 
o  Fruit and vegetables  should be cleaned thoroughly and placed 
in the salad drawer.  
  o Cheese and butter  should be placed in airtight containers, or 
they can be wrapped in alumin ium foil or polythene bags. As 
much air as possible should be removed from the bags.  
 
 
						

							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 The freezer section is only able to freeze a certain quantity of 
food at one time. You should no t attempt to freeze more than 4 
kilograms of fresh food  within a 24 hour period. 
  o Preferably the lower freezer drawer  (7) should be used when 
freezing fresh food. Once the food is frozen, you can then 
transfer the food to the upper freezer drawers  (6). 
  o Warm food should be allowed to  cool down before you attempt 
to freeze it. If you place warm f ood in the freezer section, then 
the increased humidity will ca use quicker ice formation and 
increase the amount of power that the appliance uses. 
  o The guidance of the food manufac turer should be followed, in 
regard to the maximum storage time. 
  o Thawed foods must not be frozen for a second time. 
  o If power is cut to your applianc e, DO NOT open the door to the 
freezer section. Your freeze r will store food safely for 
approximately 10 hours. 
 
o IMPORTANT:  If the food has started to  defrost before power is 
restored, then DO NOT re-freeze  the items. The food should be 
used within a relatively short period of time. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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							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 flavour does not transfer from other 
foods. 
 
  o Do not allow fresh food to touch items 
that are already frozen.  
 
 
 
 
  o After 24 hours you should check that the fresh food is 
satisfactorily frozen. If it is th en the thermostat dial should be 
turned down to its normal setting ()  
  Tips on freezing 
  o Freezer bags, polythene wraps, al uminium foil (extra thick) and 
special cans for frozen foods ar e suitable packaging for storing 
frozen goods in.  
  o Tape, rubber bands or plastic clips are 
suitable for sealing bags and wrappings.  
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o Before sealing a suitab le bag, you should 
compress the air out of it, as this will help 
the food to freeze more easily.  
 
o Flat packages freeze more easily.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
						

							 
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 storage and 
use of frozen food. 
  o When shopping, be careful to ch oose food which is adequately 
packed and is provided with co mplete storage instructions. It 
should have been stored in  a freezer where the temperature 
does not rise above -18°C. 
  o Do not buy packages of food that  are covered with frost. This 
could indicate that the package ha s thawed at least once before. 
  o Take care that your frozen food  packages do not start to thaw 
before you place them in your  freezer. This will shorten the 
length of time that you can  safely store the food for. 
 
Defrosting frozen food 
  o Partially thawed or defrosted food s should be used as soon as 
possible.  
  o Cold air preserves the food but it does not destroy the micro 
organisms which rapidly activate  themselves after defrosting and 
make foods perishable.  
  o Partial defrosting reduces the nutritional value of food, especially 
fruits, vegetables and readymade meals.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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							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 thermost at turns the compressor on and 
off. 
 
Compressor noise 
  o There will be an operating noise  when the compressor is running. 
o  After installation, the compressor may be noisier for a short 
period of time. 
 
Bubbling and burbling sound 
  o This noise is emitted as the coolant flows through the pipework 
within the fridge freezer.  
 
Water flowing sound 
  o This is caused by water flowing  into the evaporating tray during 
the defrosting process and can be  heard whilst the fridge freezer 
is defrosting. 
 
Water blowing sound 
  o This is caused by a fan operating  to allow air to circulate around 
the cabinet. This is what makes the appliance a frost free. 
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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 appliance to maintain a high performance level. 
  
o  Clean the door gasket with warm water or a neutral detergent 
that leaves no residue. A tight-sealing door gasket is critical to 
the efficiency of your appliance. 
  
Usage: 
  o Do not open the door repeatedly or more frequently than you 
have to. 
  
o  Do not set the thermostat too lo w. A change of just one degree 
can effect the energy consumptio n by 5%. Use a thermometer to 
check the temperature. 
  
o  The freezer compartment should  operate at -15 to -18 degrees 
Celsius. The refrigerator should  operate at around 3 to 4 degrees 
Celsius. 
   o Allow food to sufficiently cool before putting it in the appliance 
(but don’t let it sit at room  temperature for too long). 
   o In the freezer compartment, food  packages should be scattered 
and never grouped or stacked together until they are completely 
frozen. 
   o If you are going away for a long  period of time, turn off the 
appliance, empty and clean it and leave the door ajar. 
   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 BEFORE 
ATTEMPTING TO CLEAN IT. 
 
 
 
o  Do not clean the applianc e by pouring water onto 
it or spraying water over it.   
 
 
 
  o The refrigerator and freezer sections should be 
cleaned periodically, using  a solution of bicarbonate 
of soda and lukewarm water.   
 
 
 
o Clean the accessories separate ly with soap and water. 
Do not clean them in a dishwasher.   
 
 
 
 
o Do not use abrasive products, detergents or soaps.   
 
 
 
 
o After washing the appliance, wipe over the area that you have 
cleaned with a damp cloth and then dry it thoroughly. 
  o When cleaning is complete, dry your hands and then reconnect 
the plug to your mains supply. 
 
 
 
 
 
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							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 
be left in position permanently.  Otherwise this may prevent the 
defrost water from entering the drain hole. 
  o You can also pour a small amount  of water down the drain hole 
to clean the defrost drainage channel. 
  o You should be careful to make su re that food packages do not 
touch the rear wall of the applia nce, as this can interrupt the 
automatic defrosting process and  deflect water into the base of 
the refrigerator section. 
  o Use a solution of bicarbonate of soda and lukewarm water to 
clean the evaporating tray.   
 
o  IMPORTANT:  It is normal to get some ice droplets forming on 
the back wall of the appliance. Th e formation of ice droplets does 
not indicate an appliance fault. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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							Defrosting the  freezer section 
 
Your appliance is frost free, so you  will not normally need to manually 
defrost the freezer compartment. 
 
However if for example the door is le ft open for a prolonged period of 
time or the door gasket is not sea ling correctly, then you could get ice 
building in the freezer section.  If  this occurs, then you should follow 
the steps below. 
  o The day before you defrost, turn  the thermostat dial to position 
, this will make sure that  the food contained in the 
compartment is frozen properly. 
  o Whilst defrosting the appliance,  the food should be removed 
from the compartment and wrappe d in several layers of paper 
and stored in a cool place. The foods rise in temperature will 
shorten its storage life and therefore the food should be used 
within a relatively short period of time. 
  o DO NOT PLACE FOOD BACK IN THE FREEZER SECTION 
THAT HAS STARTED TO THAW.  
  o Set the thermostat knob to position  and disconnect the 
appliance from your mains supply. 
  o Remove the drawers from the freez er section and leave the door 
to the freezer compartment open.  You can place a bowl of warm 
water inside the freezer compartment to speed up the defrost 
process. 
  o You can use a sponge to mop up the defrost water that will run 
into the bottom of the freezer section. 
  o IMPORTANT:  You should place some old towels on the flooring 
that is immediately in front of th e appliance. In case any defrost 
water comes out of the freezer  section and onto the floor. 
  o Once all the ice that has built up has melted, then the inside of 
the freezer section should be drie d thoroughly. Failure to do this 
will result in immediate ice build when the appliance is turned 
back on. 
  o With dry hands, reconnect your  appliance to your mains supply. 
Set the thermostat knob to posi tion  for a 24 hour period, 
before returning it to the normal setting of . 
   
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