Baumatic BZE290SS User manual

BZE290SS
Freezer

USER MANUAL FOR YOUR BAUMATIC
BZE290SS 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 05/10/06
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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
Controlpanel 10
Turning on the appliance and setting the thermostat 11
Thedigitaldisplay 12
Your freezer 12
Freezing fresh food 13
Tips on freezing 13-14
Storing commercially frozen food 14
Defrostingfrozen 15
Fast freeze function 15
Makingicecubes 16
Freezeralarm 16
Defrostingyourfreezer 17
Cleaning and maintenance 17
Replacing the light bulb 18
Installation 18
Electrical connection 18-19
Positioning 19-20
Reversing the door of your appliance 21-22
Troubleshooting 22-24
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.
oFrost free freezer
oAdjustable thermostat
oElectronic control
oBacteria safe system
oFast freeze function
oTemperature rise warning indicator
oOpen door warning indicator
o8 Freezer drawers
oReversible door
oAdjustable feet
oStainless steel front and sides
Dimensions of appliance*
Height: 1800 mm
Width: 600 mm
Depth: 640 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. No frost freezing unit
3. Interior illumination
4. Freezing and storage drawers
5. Large storage drawer
6. Adjustable feet
7. Wheels
oThe freezer drawers are protected against accidental extraction.
oTo remove a drawer from the appliance, open it and lift the front
part upwards. Then pull it out.
oCertain models are fitted with pull out slide guides which
facilitate opening.
oPull out guide drawers are extracted by lifting the rear end and
pulling out at an angle under 45 degrees. You need to reinsert
them the opposite way, to put a pull out guide drawer back into
position.
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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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Control panel
(Model with buttons)
(Model without buttons)
oA: Temperature selector and on/off button
oB: Green LED (illuminates when the appliance is switched on)
oC: Freezer alarm off button (model with buttons only)
oD: Freezer alarm LED
oE: Fast Freeze button (model with buttons only)
oF: Fast Freeze LED
oG: Digital freezer temperature display. Indicates the actual
freezer temperature inside the appliance, from -16°C to -24°C*
* Certain models only.
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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 right hand side of the
control panel.
oThe appliance is switched on by turning dial A
towards the Max position.
oThe green LED will come on when the dial moves
past Min.
oThe appliance is switched off when the arrow on
the dial points to the ON/OFF symbol .
However the appliance is still under mains power.
oThe thermostat automatically regulates the temperature inside
the freezer, depending on what position you have turned the
thermostat control knob to.
oPosition means that the appliance is switched off and will not
cool.
oPosition Min will give you a higher temperature inside the
freezer.
oPosition Max will give you a lower temperature inside the
freezer.
oIdeally the thermostat should be set to the Eco position.
oThe freezer section can cool down to -18°C 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 Max), 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 the Eco position.
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The digital display
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oOn models with a digital display, when you
are adjusting the thermostat position, the
display will flash and indicate the set
temperature.
oWhen the flashing stops, the setting of the
temperature is complete and it is stored in
the appliance’s memory.
oPlease allow time for the appliance to
reduce down to the desired temperature.
oEach time the appliance is switched on for the first time, the
digital display (G) indicates a temperature of -16°C and flashes.
oThis value will remain on the display until the actual temperature
in the appliance drops below -16°C.
oThe flashing will then stop and the digital display will indicate the
actual temperature within the freezer.
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
25 kilograms of fresh food within a 24 hour period.
oYour appliance allows freezing in all drawers, but not more than
7 kg in any particular drawer, and 4 kg in the bottom drawer.
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.
oDo not let the already frozen packages touch the fresh ones.

Freezing fresh food
oTo freeze the maximum quantity of fresh food
specified above, you should activate the Fast
Freeze function 24 hours prior to attempting
freezing.
oFor smaller quantities of fresh food, you
should activate the Fast Freeze function
approximately 6 hours prior to attempting
freezing.*
*For more information on the Fast Freeze function, please see the
“Setting the Fast Freeze function”
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.
oThe food should be placed on the
freezer compartment’s base. Do not
allow fresh food to touch items that
are already frozen.
oAfter 24 hours you should check that
the fresh food is satisfactorily frozen.
If it is then the fast freeze function
should be switched off.
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.
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cause the bottle to burst during freezing.
toring commercially frozen food
oThe storage time and recommended temperature for storing
commercially frozen foods, are indicated on the packaging.
nd
use of frozen food.
oly
packed and is provided with complete storage instructions. It
-18°C.
e.
oood packages do not start to thaw
before you place them in your freezer. This will shorten the
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
S
oAlways follow the manufacturer’s instructions for storage a
When shopping, be careful to choose food which is adequate
should have been stored in a freezer where the temperature
does not rise above
oDo not buy packages of food that are covered with frost. This
could indicate that the package has thawed at least once befor
Take care that your frozen f
length of time that you can safely store the food for.

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efrosting frozen food
oPartially thawed or defrosted foods should be used as soon as
possible.
e food but it does not destroy the micro
organisms which rapidly activate themselves after defrosting and
oPartial defrosting reduces the nutritional value of food, especially
Fast
function, press button
E.
oThe orange LED light (F) will come on.
on E.
do so automatically after
approximately 50 hours.
th no buttons)
SF
The orange LED light (F) will come on.
the
t dial (A) back to the ECO position.
approximately 50 hours.
the fast freeze function if it switches off automatically,
d to r
back to the SF p s e back
on.
D
oCold air preserves th
make foods perishable.
fruits, vegetables and readymade meals.
freeze function (Model with buttons)
oTo activate the fast freeze
oTo turn off the fast freeze function, again press
butt
oThe orange LED light (F) will turn off.
oIf the fast freeze function is not switched off,
then it will
(Model wi
oTurn the thermostat dial (A) to the
position.
o
oTo turn off the fast freeze function, turn
thermosta
oThe orange LED light (F) will turn off.
oIf the fast freeze function is not switched off,
then it will do so automatically after
oTo repeat
you will nee tu n the dial back to the ECO position and then
o ition. The orange LED light (F) will com

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aking ice cubes
o
ace it in the door shelf. The ice tray can produce 8
cubes.
orecommended to make a quantity of ice, prior to the time that
oIce cubes are discharged from the tray by turning the tray
oopen the cover and pour the ice out.
Fre
oThe red signal light (D) indicates that the appliance has sensed
oes off automatically when the freezer cools to a
temperature where there is no longer a danger to the food being
oWhen the appliance is first switched on, there is an inbuilt 24
t
ture.
(M e
n intermittent beep, as well as
the red light.
oThe alarm can be cancelled by pressing button
osound every 24 hours, if the
temperature in the freezer is still not low
M
Remove the cap from the ice tray and fill it to the indicating
mark with cold water or some other liquid, suitable for freezing.
oClose it and pl
The period required for ice to form is 2-6 hours. It is
you require it.
upside down and placing it under cold running water.
Shake the tray,
ezer alarm
an excessive rise in temperature.
oThe light g
stored in the appliance.
hour delay to the freezer alarm switching on. This will preven
the alarm triggering unnecessarily whilst the appliance is getting
down to working tempera
od l with buttons)
oThese models also have an audible alarm, in
the form of a
(C).
The alarm will
enough to safely store food.

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efrosting your freezer
oYour appliance is frost free, so there is no need to defrost it
manually.
see the appearance of a frost layer, but
over a period of time the frost free system will remove it.
Clea
D
oYou may occasionally
ning and maintenance
WARNING: PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR
APPLIANCE IS DISCONNECTED FROM
YOUR MAINS SUPPLY BEFORE
CLEAN IT.
Do not clean the appliance by pouring water onto
y
ould be cleaned
periodically, using a solution of bicarbonate of soda
and lukewarm water.
or.
dishwasher.
oDo not use abrasive products, detergents or soaps.
oAfter washing the appliance, wipe over the area that you have
.
oWhen cleaning is complete, dry your hands and then reconnect
the plug to your mains supply.
ATTEMPTING TO
ing water over it.
oit or spra
The freezer compartment sho
Clean the accessories separately with soap and wate
Do not clean them in a
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Re
WARNING: PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR
APPLIANCE IS DISCONNECTED FROM
YOUR MAINS SUPPLY BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO REPLACE THE LIGHT
h
oThe bulb t which is the same
as the bulb
oPlease dispose of the bulb correctly.
oThe light bulb is not covered by Baumatic’s guarantee.
nstallation
placing the light bulb
BULB.
e plastic cover and replace the bulb with a ne
hat you should use is an E14 max,
originally fitted by the factory.
oRemove t w one.
IIMPORTANT: Before installation and usage,
hat the
ated 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
The manufacture
failing to observ
which are necess
electric system.
lectrical connection
ecommend that the appliance is connected by a
qualified electrician, who is a member of the N.I.C.E.I.C.
l comply with the I.E.E. and local regulations.
r in
future g, then a 13 amp
ASTA
oThe w
Brown Live
read all the instructions and make sure t
voltage (V) and the frequency (Hz) indic
inside of the refrigerator.
r declines all responsibility in the event of the installer
e all the accident prevention regulations in force,
ary for normal use and the regular operation of the
E
YOUR REFRIGERATOR IS INTENDED FOR FITTED
AND PERMANENT INSTALLATION.
We r
and who wil
efrigerator comes supplied with a 13 amp plug fitted. If
you need to change the fuse in this plu
oYour
approved (BS 1362) fuse must be used.
iring in the mains lead is coloured as follows:
Blue Neutral
Green and yellow Earth

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oAs the colours of the wires in the appliance’s mains lead may not
e terminals
follows:
st e con to the terminal marked “L”
(live), or coloured red.
y the earth symbol, or coloured green
nd yellow.
ono stray strands or cut wire
hould be present. The cord clamp must be secured over the
Positioning
o
ient temperature of the room, corresponds with
the climate classification that is stated on the rating plate of your
appliance. Your appliance may not function correctly if the
temperature falls outside of the following ranges.
correspond with the coloured markings identifying th
in your spur box, please proceed as
The brown wire mu b nected
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 b
a
When the connection is completed,
s
outer sheath.
It is advisable that your appliance is only installed in a location
where the amb
ambient
Climate classification
Appropriate ambient temperature
SN +10 to +32 degrees centigrade
N +16 to +32 degrees centigrade
ST +10 to +38 degrees centigrade
T +18 to +43 degrees centigrade
od
injuries mage to the a
oYour app ce should not
exposed continuous hea g.
next to a radiator or boiler).
oelectrical socket available,
which will be accessible after your appliance is installed.
oable feet on the front side, used to
level the appliance.
ofacilitate the positioning of the appliance into its final location.
Positioning the appliance requires two persons in order to avoi
or da ppliance.
lian be located in direct sunlight or
to t or extremes of temperature (e.
You should check whether there is an
Place the appliance flatly and firmly on a solid base. The
appliance is fitted with adjust
The rear side of the appliance is fitted with wheels which

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ont cooling of the condenser. You must allow
a 15mm gap to the rear of the appliance.
o
If this is not feasible, then you should install an insulation plate
oare fitted with
handles to facilitate moving. The appliance may stand
ooor, to
avoid damage to the appliance or personal injury. Also leave
xt
Anything positioned above the appliance must be at least 5 cm
away to allow sufficie
Avoid exposing the appliance to direct sunlight or heat sources.
between the appliance and the adjacent heat source.
The bottom front corners of your appliance
independently or adjacent to a cupboard or wall.
Be sure to leave enough space for the opening of the d
ample space for extracting shelves. (see diagram on the ne
page).