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BR195SS 335 Litre combi frost free  fridge freezer 
 
						

							USER MANUAL FOR YOUR BAUMATIC  
BR195SS 335 Litre combi 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 07/01/10 
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							Contents 
 
Environmental note       4 
 
Important safety information      5 – 6 
 
Specifications of your fridge freezer        7 
BR195SS         7 
 
Description of the appliance       8 - 9 
Description of the prod uct features     9 
 
Using your Baumatic fridge freezer        10 - 11 
Before switching on       10 
During first use        10 
Switching on the appliance and setting the thermostat    11 
 
Arranging and storing food  in the fridge section    12 - 13 
 
The 
  freezer compartment      13 - 16 
Freezing fresh food        14 
Tips on freezing        14 – 15 
Storing commercially frozen food     15 
Defrosting frozen food       15 
Making ice cubes        16 
Normal operating noises       16 
 
Cleaning and maintenance      17 - 20 
The defrost drain hole       18 
Defrosting the 
 freezer section     19 - 20 
Replacing the light bulb       20 
 
Installation           21 - 22 
Electrical connection       21 - 22 
Positioning         22 
 
Reversing the doors       23 - 27 
 
Troubleshooting         28 - 30 
 
Contact details        30 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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							Environmental note 
 
Note
:  Before discarding an old appliance, switch off and 
disconnect it from the power supp ly.  Cut off and render any plug 
useless.  Cut the cable off directly behind the appliance to prevent 
misuse.  This should be undertake n by a competent person. Disable 
the door lock to make sure that children cannot get stuck inside 
the appliance.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
o The packaging materials that Baum atic uses are environmentally 
friendly and can be recycled. 
  o Please discard all packaging mate rial 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 Advice Line. 
 
 
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 shou ld not connect your appliance 
to your mains supply and sh ould 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 substa nce, therefore care should be 
taken:  
ƒ  During the transportation  and installation of the 
appliance, make sure that  the refrigeration pipework 
does not get damaged.  
ƒ   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.  
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o Do not place any objects on top of the appliance, 
as this may damage the table top.  
 
 
						

							Child safety 
 
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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 yo ur 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 th at 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 it ems 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 caus e injury or a more serious 
malfunction. If you require a service call then please 
contact the Baumatic Customer Care Department. 
 
 
 
						

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Specifications of your fridge freezer 
 
BR195SS 
 
o Total gross/net capacity:    335/308 litres  
o  Gross capacity (fridge/freezer):  235/100 litres  
o  Net capacity (fridge/freezer):   229/79 litres  
o  Energy efficiency class:     A (0.98 kWh per 24 hours)  
o  Freezer star rating:   ****  
o  Freezing capacity:      4 kg per 24 hours 
  o Adjustable thermostat  
o  Automatic defrost (fridge and freezer sections)  
o  4 x Adjustable safety glass shelves  
o  3 x Transparent freezer drawers  
o  Salad crisper cover  
o  Salad crisper  
o  Bottle shelf  
o  Egg tray  
o  2 x General door shelves  
o  Butter and cheese compartment  
o  Reversible doors 
o  Adjustable feet  
 
Dimensions of appliance 
 
Height:      1950 mm 
Width:   600 mm 
Depth:   600 mm 
 
* Please refer to the installation  instructions for more specific 
information on the size of ap erture that you will require. 
 
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 pl ate is located on the front edge of 
the inside of the fridge section, be hind the salad drawer. You will need 
to open the fridge door of your appliance to be able to find it. The 
rating plate will indicate the ambi ent temperature range that your 
appliance will function correctly within. 
 
 
Model number    ………… …………………………………………………………… 
 
Serial number    ……………………………………………………………………… 
 
Date of purchase   ……………………………… ……………………………………… 
 
						

							Description of the appliance 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 1) Top cover 
2)  Thermostat dial (and light) 
3)  Adjustable fridge shelves (x 3) 
4)  Salad crisper cover 
5)  Salad crisper 
6)  Upper freezer drawers 
7)  Lower freezer drawer 
8)  Adjustable feet (x 2) 
9)  Egg tray 
10) Dairy shelf 
11) Door shelves (x 2) 
12) Bottle shelf 
 
   
 
 
 
 
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							Description of the product features 
 
1) Adjustable fridge shelves 
  o The shelves may be placed in any of the guide sl ots 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 rear of the shelf 
slightly and carefully pull it forward, out of the grooves. 
 
2) Defrost water outlet 
 
o The interior of the refrigerator is  cooled by the cooling plate that 
is on the rear wall. Beneath this  there is a channel and an outlet 
for the defrost water. 
  o It is important that this cha nnel never becomes clogged, see 
“The defrost drain hole” section  for a detailed explanation of how 
to keep the channel clear. 
 
3) Crisper drawer and cover 
  o The crisper drawer is in the botto m of your refrigerator and there 
is a cover that goes over it.  
  o The cover helps to prevent fruit and vegetables from drying out 
prematurely. 
 
4) Upper door shelves 
  o The door liner holds various sh elves, which are suitable for 
storing eggs, cheese, butter and yogurt. As well as smaller 
packages, tubes, cans etc. 
 
5) Bottle shelf 
  o The lower shelf 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.  
 
6) Freezer compartment 
  o A 
 freezer section, with a net capacity of 79 litres.  
 
 
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							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, should be cl eaned with a solution of liquid 
detergent and water.  
  o The interior of the app liance should be cleaned 
with a solution of sodium  bicarbonate dissolved in 
lukewarm water. The interior and accessories 
should be thoroughly dr ied, after the cleaning 
process has been completed.  
 
o There can be an odour when you fi rst switch on the appliance. It 
will lessen as the appliance starts to cool.  
 
During first use 
  o When you first switch on the appliance, the compressor will run 
continuously for approximatel y 24 hours or until the fridge 
freezer reaches a cool enough temperature. 
  o With dry hands, connect your appliance to your mains supply. 
Set the thermostat control knob  to position  for a 24 hour 
period, before positioning it to the normal setting of . 
 
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 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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