Baumatic BF207BLM User manual

BF207BLM/SLM
Fridge freezer
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USER MANUAL FOR YOUR BAUMATIC
BF207BLM/SLM
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 01/02/12
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Contents
Environmentalnote 4
Important safety information 5 – 6
Specifications of your fridge freezer 7 – 9
Dimensions of appliance 7
Descriptionoftheappliance 8
Description of the product features 8 - 9
Using your Baumatic fridge freezer 9 -11
Beforeswitchingon 9
Duringfirstuse 10
Turning on the appliance and setting the thermostat 10-11
Arranging and storing food in the fridge section 11-12
The freezer compartment 12-14
Freezing fresh food 13
Tips on freezing 13-14
Makingicecubes 14
Saving energy when using your fridge-freezer 14-15
Cleaning and maintenance 15-18
Defrosting the refrigerator compartment 16
Defrosting the freezer compartment 17-18
Replacing the light bulb 18
Installation 19-20
Electricalconnection 19
Positioning 20
Troubleshooting 21-22
Baumatic consumables 23
Technicaldata 24
Contactdetails 25
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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 Customer
Care 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.
oDo not place any objects on top of the appliance,
as this may damage the table top.
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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.
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 your fridge freezer
oTotal gross / net capacity: 216 / 207 litres
oGross capacity fridge / freezer: 144 / 72 litres
oNet capacity fridge / freezer: 141 / 66 litres
oAutomatic defrost (fridge section only)
oAdjustable thermostat
o2 General door shelves
o1 Bottle shelf
o2 Adjustable safety glass shelves
o2 Salad crispers
o1 Salad crisper shelf
o3 Freezer drawers
oAdjustable feet
Dimensions of appliance
Height: 1513 mm
Width: 550 mm
Depth: 580 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.
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Description of the appliance
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) Defrost water outlet
oThe 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.
oIt is important that this channel never becomes clogged, see
“Defrosting the refrigerator compartment” for a detailed
explanation of how to keep the channel clear.
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3) 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.
4) 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.
5) Bottle shelf
oThe lower shelf 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.
6) Freezer compartment
oA freezer section, with a net capacity of 66 litres.
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.
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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 on the thermostat or
reconnecting it to your mains supply.
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 upper
right hand side of the inside of the cabinet, next to the interior light.
oThe thermostat automatically regulates the temperature inside
the fridge freezer, depending on what number you have turned
the thermostat control knob to.
oPosition <0> means that the appliance will not cool. However
the light will still function.
oPosition <1> will give you a higher temperature inside the fridge
freezer.
oPosition <7> will give you a lower temperature inside the fridge
freezer.
oIdeally the thermostat should be set to a position between <3>
and <4>.
oThe fridge section can maintain a temperature of between 4 – 6
degrees centigrade.
oThe freezer section can cool down to -18°C and lower.
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