Baumatic BL555SE User manual

BL555SE
Under-counter
larder fridge

USER MANUAL FOR YOUR BAUMATIC
BL555SE
Under-counter larder fridge
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.
JW 19/06/12
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Contents
Environmentalnote 4
Important safety information 5 - 6
Specifications of your larder fridge 7
Description of the appliance 8-9
Description of the product features 8 - 9
Using your Baumatic fridge 9-10
Beforeswitchingon 9
Duringfirstuse 10
Switching on the appliance and setting the thermostat 10
Arranging and storing food in the fridge section 11-12
Normal operating noises 12
Energy saving when using your fridge 13
Cleaning and maintenance 14-16
Thedefrostdrainhole 15
Replacing the light bulb 16
ProlongedOFFperiods 16
Installation 17-21
Electrical connection 17-18
Positioning 18
Levelling the appliance 19
Reversing the door 19-21
Troubleshooting 22-23
Baumatic consumables 24
Technicaldata 25
Contactdetails 26

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 Advice Line.
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 pipe work
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.
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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.
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 Customer Care Department.

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Specifications of your larder fridge
oFridge gross capacity: 131 litres
oFridge net capacity: 121 litres
oAutomatic defrost
oAdjustable thermostat
o2 x Adjustable safety glass shelves
o1 x Salad crisper shelf (safety glass)
o1 x Salad crisper
o2 x General door racks
o1 x Bottle rack
o1 x Egg rack
oAdjustable feet
oReversible door
Dimensions of appliance
Height: 845 mm
Width: 545 mm
Depth: 566 mm
Energy efficiency class
Energy class: A+
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) Adjustable safety glass shelves
2) Salad crisper shelf (Safety glass)
3) Salad crisper
4) General door racks
5) Temperature control and internal light
6) Bottle rack
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) Crisper drawer and cover
oThe crisper drawer is in the bottom of your refrigerator and there
is a cover that goes over it.
oThe cover helps to prevent fruit and vegetables from drying out
prematurely.
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3) General door racks
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 rack
oThe lower door rack should be used for storing reasonably sized
bottles.
oIMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT THAT NONE OF THE
SHELVES THAT SIT IN THE DOOR ARE OVERLOADED, AS
THIS WILL DRASTICALLY REDUCE THEIR WORKING LIFE.
Using your Baumatic fridge
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.
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oThere can be an odour when you first switch on
the appliance. It will lessen as the appliance starts to cool.

During first use
oWith dry hands, connect your appliance to your mains supply.
Set the thermostat control knob to the maximum position <7>
for a minimum of 24 hours, before positioning it to the normal
setting of <3>.
oWhen you first switch on the appliance, the compressor will run
more frequently for approximately 24 - 48 hours.
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
reconnecting it to your mains supply.
Switching on the appliance and setting the thermostat
oYou switch on your appliance by
connecting it to your mains supply and
setting the thermostat. The thermostat
dial is located on the upper right hand
side of the inside of the cabinet, next
to the interior light.
oThe thermostat automatically regulates
the temperature inside the fridge. The
temperature is affected by the number
that the thermostat dial is set to.
oPosition <OFF> means that the appliance will not cool.
oPosition <1> will give you a higher temperature inside the
fridge.
oPosition <7> will give you a lower temperature inside the fridge.
oIdeally the thermostat dial should be set to position <3>
oThe fridge can maintain a temperature of between 2 – 5 degrees
centigrade.
oIMPORTANT: The ambient temperature of the room,
the temperature of food and the amount of food that
has been placed in the fridge and how often the door is
opened, will all affect the temperature being maintained
by the appliance.
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