Baumatic Br195ss 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...

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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...

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...

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...

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...

o You should not attempt to freeze  fresh food inside the freezer 
section until this 24 hour time period has elapsed. 
  o Do not defrost the appliance wi th other electrical devices 
(e.g. hair dryer). Do not use sharp metal objects to 
remove the ice on the freezer,  as this could cause damage 
to the refrigerant system. 
 
Replacing the light bulb   
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WARNING: PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR 
APPLIANCE IS DISCONNECTED FROM 
YOUR MAINS SUPPLY BEFORE 
ATTEMPTING TO REPLACE THE LIGHT 
BULB....