Baumatic BV12.3A User manual

BV12.3A
Freezer

USER MANUAL FOR YOUR BAUMATIC
BV12.3A 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 18/12/06
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Contents
Environmentalnote 4
Important safety information 5 – 6
Specifications of your freezer 7
Descriptionoftheappliance 8
Using your Baumatic freezer 9
Beforeswitchingon 9
Duringfirstuse 9
Turning on the appliance and setting the thermostat 10
ControlPanel 11
The freezer compartment 11
Freezing fresh food 12
Tips on freezing 12-13
Makingicecubes 13
Freezing with Super Freeze 13
Cleaning and maintenance 14
Defrosting the freezer compartment 15-16
Installation 17
Electricalconnection 17
Positioning 18
Ventilation requirements 18
Aperture and appliance dimensions 19
Supplied installation components 19
Installing your freezer 20-22
Reversing the door of your appliance 23
Troubleshooting 24
Baumatic Ltd. Conditions of guarantee 25
Contactdetails 26
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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.
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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 freezing and storing frozen
food. 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 may be 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 and electric 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 your freezer
Congratulations on purchasing a Baumatic freezer.
oFast freeze switch
oFast freeze indicator light
oTemperature rise warning light
oAdjustable thermostat
o4 Freezer drawers
oReversible door
oAdjustable feet
Dimensions of appliance
Height: 875 mm
Width: 540 mm
Depth: 545 mm
Dimensions of aperture*
Height: 875 mm – 880 mm
Width: 560 mm – 570 mm
Depth: 550 mm
Energy efficiency class
Energy class: A
* Please refer to the installation instructions for more specific
information on the size of aperture 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 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 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. Control panel & thermostat control
2. Freezer flap
3. Freezer compartment drawer
4. Freezer compartment bottom drawer
5. Adjustable feet
6. Defrost drainage tube
oThe top freezer compartment (2) should be used for freezing
fresh food.
oThe other drawers (3) and (4) should be used to store food that
is already frozen
oThe defrost drainage tube should be used during the defrost
process. (Please refer to the “Defrosting your freezer”
section.)
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Using your Baumatic 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, are allowed 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 refrigerator
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 on the thermostat or
connecting 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 is located on the control
panel, at the top of the freezer.
oThe thermostat automatically regulates the temperature inside
the freezer, depending on what number you have turned the
thermostat control knob to.
oPosition <0> means that the appliance is switched off and will
not cool.
oPosition <1> will give you a higher temperature inside the
freezer.
oPosition <5> will give you a lower temperature inside the
freezer.
oIdeally the thermostat should be set to a position between <3>
to <4>.
oThe freezer section can cool down to -18 degrees centigrade and
lower.
oIMPORTANT: The ambient temperature of the room,
the temperature of food and the amount of food that
has been placed in the freezer and how often the door is
opened, will all affect the temperature being maintained
by the appliance.
oOn the maximum setting (position <5>), your 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 between <3> to <4>.
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