Baumatic BF340BL User manual

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BF340BL/SS
BF346BL/SS Frost free
fridge/freezer

USER MANUAL FOR YOUR BAUMATIC
BF340BL/BF340SS 316 Litre frost free
combi fridge freezer
BF346BL/SS 337 Litre frost free
combi fridge freezer
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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 29/01/08

Contents
Environmentalnote 4
Important safety information 5 – 6
Specifications of the BF340BL/BF340SS fridge freezer 7
Specifications of the BF346BL/SS fridge freezer 8
Descriptionoftheappliance 9
Description of the product features 10
Using your Baumatic fridge freezer 11
Beforeswitchingon 11
Duringfirstuse 11
Turning on the appliance and setting the thermostat 12
Arranging and storing food in the fridge section 13
The freezer compartment 14
Freezing fresh food 14-15
Tipsonfreezing 15
Makingicecubes 15
Important user information 16
Cleaning and maintenance 16-17
Defrosting the freezer compartment 17-18
Replacing the light bulb 19
Installation 20
Electricalconnection 20
Positioning 21
Attaching the door handles 22-23
Reversing the doors 23-26
Troubleshooting 27
Contactdetails 28
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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
oYour 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.
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oDo not place any objects on top of the appliance, as
this may damage the table top.

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.
oDo not pull out or insert the plug with wet hands.
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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 the BF340BL/BF340SS fridge freezer
Congratulations on purchasing a Baumatic fridge freezer
Dimensions of your appliance
oHeight: 1765 mm
oWidth: 600 mm
oDepth: 636 mm
Energy efficiency class
Energy class: A
Cubic capacities
oGross capacity (fridge): 223 litres
oGross capacity (freezer): 93 litres
oNet capacity (fridge): 208 litres
oNet capacity (freezer): 81 litres
Specifications of the appliance
oFrost free fridge and freezer
oMark resistant coating
o3 Safety glass shelves
o2 Salad crispers
oButter compartment
oBottle rack
oEgg rack
o2 General racks
o3 Freezer drawers
oIce cube drawer
oReversible doors
oAdjustable feet
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 and remove the salad drawers 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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Specifications of the BF346BL/BF346SS fridge freezer
Congratulations on purchasing a Baumatic fridge freezer
Dimensions of your appliance
oHeight: 1854 mm
oWidth: 600 mm
oDepth: 636 mm
Energy efficiency class
Energy class: A
Cubic capacities
oGross capacity (fridge): 223 litres
oGross capacity (freezer): 114 litres
oNet capacity (fridge): 208 litres
oNet capacity (freezer): 97 litres
Specifications of the appliance
oFrost free fridge and freezer
oMark resistant coating
o3 Safety glass shelves
o2 Salad crispers
oButter compartment
oBottle rack
oEgg rack
o2 general racks
o3 Freezer drawers
oIce cube drawer
oReversible doors
oAdjustable feet
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 and remove the salad drawers to be able to find it. The
rating plate will indicate the ambient temperature range that your
appliance will function correctly within.

Description of the appliance
1) Shelves 13) Airflow duct vent
2) Salad crisper 14) Thermostat control knob
3) Salad drawers
4) Rating plate
5) Ice cube tray
6) Freezer drawers
7) Adjustable foot
8) Large bottle shelf
9) Small bottle shelf
10) Egg holder shelf
11) Dairy shelf
12) Refrigerator light
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Description of the product features
1) 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.
2) Salad drawer and cover
oThe salad drawers can be found in the bottom of your
refrigerator and there is a cover that goes over them.
oThe cover helps to prevent fruit and vegetables from drying out
prematurely.
3) Upper door shelves
oThe door liner holds various shelves, which are suitable for
storing eggs, cheese, butter and yogurt. As well as smaller
packages, tubes, cans etc.
4) Bottle shelf
oThe lower shelf should be used for storing reasonably sized
bottles.
oIMPORTANT: NONE OF THE SHELVES THAT SIT IN THE
DOOR SHOULD BE OVERLOADED, AS THIS WILL
DRASTICALLY REDUCE THEIR WORKING LIFE.
5) Freezer compartment
oA freezer section, with a net capacity of 81 litres (BF340)
or 97 litres (BF346).
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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 will allow any refrigerant
gasses that may have been disturbed during the transportation
process 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.
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 with the thermostat or
reconnecting it to your mains supply.
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Turning on the appliance and setting the thermostat
You switch on your appliance by connecting it to your mains supply
and setting the thermostat. The thermostat control knob is located on
the back wall of the fridge section.
oThe thermostat automatically regulates the temperature inside
the fridge freezer, depending on what setting you have turned
the thermostat control knob to:-
oLOW- This will keep the fridge at a temperature of 7°C and the
freezer at a temperature of -18°C.
oMIDDLE- This will keep the fridge at a temperature of 5°C and
the freezer at a temperature of -20°C.
oHIGH- This will keep the fridge at a temperature of 1°C and the
freezer at a temperature of -22°C.
oCOOLING OFF- This will stop the cooling system (only the light
will work). To select COOLING OFF, turn the thermostat to the
cooling off position.
oIdeally the thermostat should be set to the MIDDLE position for
everyday operation.
oIMPORTANT: The ambient temperature of the room, the
temperature of food and the amount of food that has been
placed in the fridge freezer and how often the door is opened,
will all affect the temperature being maintained by the appliance.
oOn the maximum setting (HIGH), your fridge freezer will work
harder to maintain a lower temperature. There is no need to run
your appliance on this setting for prolonged periods and you
should return the thermostat knob to the MIDDLE position.
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Arranging and storing food in the fridge section
oWarm food or evaporating liquids should not be stored in your
refrigerator, as this will increase the humidity inside of the
appliance.
oAll foods should be wrapped or covered, this is particularly
important if the food has a strong flavour. You should use
polythene bags or sheets, aluminium foil, wax paper. Liquids
should be stored in covered containers or bottles.
oTo maximise the space inside of the fridge section, any excessive
packaging on the food should be removed.
oQuickly perishable food should be stored at the back of the
refrigerator, which is the coldest part of the appliance.
oNo food items should be allowed to come into contact with the
back wall of the refrigerator.
oMake sure that you arrange food in such a way that the door can
close completely. Particular attention should be given to bottles
that may protrude when placed on shelves inside of the main
section of the refrigerator.
oSome 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.
oDo 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.
oMeat should be wrapped in polythene 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).
oCold dishes/cooked food should be covered and can be placed
on any shelf.
oFruit and vegetables should be cleaned thoroughly and placed
in the salad drawers.
oCheese and butter should be placed in airtight containers, or
they can be wrapped in aluminium foil or polythene bags. As
much air as possible should be removed from the bags.
oMilk bottles should have a cap on them and be stored on the
bottle shelf that sits in the door.
oGarlic, potatoes, onions and bananas should only be
stored in a refrigerator IF they are stored in airtight
containers.

The freezer compartment
The freezer compartment is suitable for storing and freezing food.
oThe freezer compartment temperature must have already
reached -18 degrees centigrade (or lower) before you attempt to
store food that is already frozen or freezing fresh food.
oThe freezer compartment is only able to freeze a certain quantity
of food at one time. You should not attempt to freeze more than
7 kilograms of fresh food within a 24 hour period.
oPreferably the top drawer should be used when freezing fresh
food. Once the food is frozen, you can then transfer the food to
the lower drawers.
oWarm food should be allowed to cool down before you attempt
to freeze it. If you place warm food in the freezer compartment,
then the increased humidity will cause quicker ice formation and
increase the amount of power that the appliance uses.
oThe guidance of the food manufacturer should be followed, in
regard to the maximum storage time.
oThawed foods must not be frozen for a second time.
Freezing fresh food
oTo freeze the maximum quantity of fresh food
specified above, you should turn the
thermostat control knob to the HIGH
position, 24 hours prior to attempting
freezing.
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oFor smaller quantities of fresh food, you
should turn the thermostat to the HIGH
position, approximately 6 hours prior to
attempting freezing.
oFresh 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.

oAfter 24 hours you should check that the fresh
food is satisfactorily frozen. If it is then the
thermostat control knob should be turned back
to the MIDDLE position. You can move the food
to any drawer within the freezer at this point.
Tips on freezing
oFreezer bags, polythene wraps, aluminium foil (extra thick) and
special cans for frozen foods are suitable packaging for storing
frozen goods in.
oTape, rubber bands or plastic clips are
suitable for sealing bags and wrappings.
oBefore sealing a suitable bag, you should
compress the air out of it, as this will help
the food to freeze more easily.
oFlat packages freeze more easily.
oIf you are freezing liquid, then do not fill the
container to the brim. Liquids will expand
when being frozen.
oDo not place bottles (glass or tin)
containing liquids (especially sparkling
liquids) into the freezer as they could
cause the bottle to burst during
freezing.
Making ice cubes
oFill the ice cube tray with water and place it in the ice cube tray
of the freezer compartment.
oAfter the water is completely frozen and turned to ice, you can
twist the ice cube tray (as shown in the drawing below) to
dispense the ice.
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Important user information
IMPORTANT: Care should be taken to make sure that
the airflow duct vents on the rear interior wall of the
fridge and freezer sections are not blocked.
IMPORTANT: If your mains power supply fails, then
the food inside of the freezer section will be
preserved for a 12 hour period. After 12 hours the
food should be removed from the freezer section and
consumed as quickly as possible.
IMPORTANT: If power is cut to the appliance, when
power is restored it will take approximately 30
minutes for the compressor to start running again.
Cleaning and maintenance
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WARNING: PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR
APPLIANCE IS DISCONNECTED FROM
YOUR MAINS SUPPLY BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO CLEAN IT.
oDo not clean the appliance by p
or spraying water over it. ouri itng water onto
oThe refrigerator and freezer compartment should be
cleaned periodically, using a solution of bicarbonate
of soda and lukewarm water.
oClean the accessories separately with soap and water.
Do not clean them in a dishwasher.
oDo not use abrasive products, detergents or soaps.
oAfter washing the appliance, wipe over the area that you have
cleaned with a damp cloth and then dry it thoroughly.

oWhen cleaning is complete, dry your hands and then reconnect
the plug to your mains supply.
Defrosting the freezer compartment
Your appliance is frost free, so you will not need to manually defrost
the freezer section.
However if for example the door is left open for a prolonged period of
time or the door gasket is not sealing correctly, then you could get ice
building in the freezer section. If this occurs, then you should follow
the steps below.
oThe day before you defrost, the thermostat control knob should
be turned to the HIGH position; this will make sure that the food
contained in the compartment is frozen properly.
oWhilst defrosting the appliance, the food should be removed
from the compartment and wrapped 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.
oDO NOT PLACE FOOD BACK IN THE FREEZER
COMPARTMENT THAT HAS STARTED TO THAW.
oAfter ensuring that your hands are dry, disconnect your fridge
freezer from your mains supply
oRemove the drawers from the freezer section and leave the door
to the freezer compartment open. You can place a bowl of warm
water inside of the freezer compartment to speed up the defrost
process.
oYou can use a sponge to mop up the defrost water that will run
into the bottom of the freezer section.
oIMPORTANT: You should place some old towels on the flooring
that is immediately in front of the appliance, in case any defrost
water comes out of the freezer section and onto the floor.
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oOnce all the ice that has built up has melted, then the inside of
the freezer compartment should be dried thoroughly. Failure to
do this will result in immediate ice build when the appliance is
switched back on.
oWith dry hands, reconnect your appliance to your mains supply.
Set the thermostat control knob to the HIGH position for a 24
hour period, before returning it to the normal setting of
MIDDLE.
oYou should not attempt to freeze fresh food inside the freezer
compartment until this 24 hour time period has elapsed.
oDo not defrost the appliance with other electrical devices
(e.g. hair dryer). Do not use sharp metal objects to
remove the ice from 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.
oThere is an interior light at the top of the back wall of the fridge
section.
oRemove the bulb cover (A) by pressing the hook on the bottom
of the cover.
oPress the hooks on the sides of the light cover and slide the
cover off.
oChange the present light bulb (B) with a new one. The
replacement bulb should not have a greater rating than 15 W.
oReplace the light cover and after waiting five minutes, reconnect
your plug to your mains supply.

Installation IMPORTANT: Before installation and usage read
all the instructions and make sure that the
voltage (V) and the frequency (Hz) indicated on
the rating plate are exactly the same as the
voltage and frequency in your home. The rating
plate can be found on the front left edge of the
inside of the refrigerator.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility in the event of the installer
failing to observe all the accident prevention regulations in force,
which are necessary for normal use and the regular operation of the
electric system.
Electrical connection
YOUR FRIDGE FREEZER IS INTENDED FOR FITTED
AND PERMANENT INSTALLATION.
We recommend that the appliance is connected by a
qualified electrician, who is a member of the N.I.C.E.I.C.
and who will comply with the I.E.E. and local regulations.
oYour refrigerator comes supplied with a 13 amp plug fitted. If in
future you need to change the fuse in this plug, then a 13 amp
ASTA approved (BS 1362) fuse must be used.
oThe wiring in the mains lead is coloured as follows:
Brown Live
Blue Neutral
Green and yellow Earth
oAs the colours of the wires in the appliance’s mains lead may not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals
in your spur box, please proceed as follows:
The brown wire must be connected to the terminal marked “L”
(live), or coloured red.
The blue wire must be connected to the terminal marked “N”
(neutral), or coloured black.
The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal
marked “E” (earth), or by the earth symbol, or coloured green
and yellow.
oWhen the connection is completed, no stray strands or cut wire
should be present. The cord clamp must be secured over the
outer sheath.
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