Baumatic BF272 User manual

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BF272SL/W
Frost free
fridge/freezer

USER MANUAL FOR YOUR BAUMATIC
BF272SL/BF272W 187 Litre frost free
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 03/10/07
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Contents
Environmentalnote 4
Important safety information 5 – 6
Specifications of the BF272SL/W fridge freezer 7
Descriptionoftheappliance 8
Description of the product features 9
Using your Baumatic fridge freezer 10
Beforeswitchingon 10
Duringfirstuse 10
Turning on the appliance and setting the thermostat 11
Arranging and storing food in the fridge section 12
The freezer compartment 13
Freezing fresh food 13
Tipsonfreezing 14
Makingicecubes 14
Important user information 15
Cleaning and maintenance 15-16
Defrosting the freezer compartment 16-17
Replacing the light bulb 17
Installation 18
Electricalconnection 18
Positioning 19
Troubleshooting 20-21
Contactdetails 22
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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 BF272SL/W fridge freezer
Congratulations on purchasing a Baumatic fridge freezer
Dimensions of your appliance
oHeight: 1610 mm
oWidth: 551 mm
oDepth: 629 mm
Energy efficiency class
Energy class: A
Specifications of the appliance
oFrost free fridge and freezer
oMark resistant coating
o2 Safety glass shelves
o1 Salad crisper
o3 Freezer drawers
oGross volume: 233 litres
oGross weight : 67 kg
oDecibel rating: 42 dB
o4 Star freezer
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 drawer 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. Thermostat dial
2. Refrigerator shelf
3. Light bulb
4. Salad crisper
5. Freezer drawers
6. Ice cube tray
7. Adjustable feet
8. Upper door shelf
9. Egg rack
10. Door shelves (short)
11. Bottle rack
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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 drawer 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 90 litres.
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Using your Baumatic fridge freezer
Before switching on
oMake sure that the appliance 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 dial is located on the back
wall of the fridge section.
oThe thermostat automatically regulates the temperature inside
the fridge freezer, depending on what number you have turned
the thermostat dial to:-
oPosition <OFF> 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>
to <4>.
oYour refrigerator can maintain a temperature of between 4 – 6
degrees centigrade.
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 appliance and how often the door
is opened, will all affect the temperature being
maintained by the appliance.
oOn the maximum setting (position <7>), 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 between <3> to <4>.
oIMPORTANT: Do not run the appliance with the thermostat
above number 5, in normal usage otherwise the defrost drainage
hole will freeze.
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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 drawer.
(Meat should only be stored in this manner for one or two
days at 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
3 kilograms of fresh food within a 24 hour period.
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 dial to position
<7>, 24 hours prior to attempting freezing.
oFor smaller quantities of fresh food, you should turn
the thermostat dial to position <7>, approximately
6 hours prior to attempting freezing.
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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
dial should be turned back to between positions
<3> and <4>.

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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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 it could cause
them to burst during freezing.
Making ice cubes
oFill the ice cube tray with water and place it into one of the
freezer drawers.
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.

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
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.
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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 dial should be turned
to position <7>; 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.
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.
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oWith dry hands, reconnect your appliance to your mains supply.
Set the thermostat dial to the position <7> for a 24 hour period,
before returning it to the normal setting of between position <3>
and <4>
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
WARNING: PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR
APPLIANCE IS DISCONNECTED FROM
YOUR MAINS SUPPLY BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO REPLACE THE LIGHT
BULB.
oThere is an interior light on the top right hand side of the fridge
section.
oRemove the bulb cover and then unscrew the bulb in an
anticlockwise direction.
oChange the present light bulb with a new one. The replacement
bulb should not have a greater rating than 10 W. The bulb must
conform to the standard IEC 60079-15.
oReplace the light cover and after waiting ten minutes, reconnect
your plug to your mains supply.
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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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Positioning
oIt is advisable that your appliance is only installed in a location
where the ambient 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
ambient temperature falls outside of the following ranges.
Climate classification
Appropriate ambient temperature
SN +10 to +32 degrees centigrade
N +16 to +32 degrees centigrade
ST +18 to +38 degrees centigrade
T +18 to +43 degrees centigrade
oPositioning the appliance requires two people in order to avoid
injuries or damage to the appliance.
oYour appliance should not be located in direct sunlight or
exposed to continuous heat or extremes of temperature (e.g.
next to a radiator or boiler). If this is not feasible, then you
should install an insulation plate between the appliance and the
adjacent heat source.
oYou should check whether there is an electrical socket available,
which will be accessible after your appliance is installed.
oPlace the appliance flatly and firmly on a solid base. The
appliance is fitted with adjustable feet on the front side, which
can be used to level the appliance.
oAnything positioned above the appliance must be at least 15 cm
away to allow sufficient cooling of the condenser. You must allow
a 2.54 cm gap to the rear and either side of the appliance.
oIf you are placing another cooling appliance next door to this
product, then there must be a gap of at least 2 cm between the
appliances. This will help to prevent condensation from forming.
oBe sure to leave enough space for the opening of the door, to
avoid damage to the appliance or personal injury.

Troubleshooting
IMPORTANT: If your fridge freezer appears not to be
operating properly, before contacting the Baumatic
Service Department, please refer to the checklist
below.
My fridge freezer does not appear to be working/there
is no power to my appliance.
oCheck that the plug is fully inserted into the power socket.
oCheck that there is power to your mains supply (e.g. that there
hasn’t been a power cut or that the fuse hasn’t blown).
oCheck that the thermostat dial inside the appliance has not been
turned to the <0> position.
oCheck that your mains supply voltage, corresponds to the
voltage stated on the rating plate of your appliance.
My fridge freezer appears to be performing poorly
oCheck that the appliance isn’t overloaded and that food hasn’t
been packed too tightly into it.
oThe thermostat setting is too low; you should turn the
thermostat up higher.
oEnsure that the door is closing properly and that the door has
not been left open for a prolonged period in error.
oEnsure that there is adequate ventilation for your appliance.
My fridge freezer is noisy
oThe refrigerant gas that circulates the pipework of the appliance
may make a slight noise, even if the compressor is not running.
oIf the noise worsens or the appliance gets louder than normal;
check that it is leveled off correctly, that nothing is touching the
rear of the fridge freezer and that nothing placed inside the
appliance is rattling.
Ice has formed on the inner back wall of the fridge, or
there is water in the base of the fridge.
oCheck that food has not been pushed too far back inside the
appliance, so that it is in contact with the inner back wall.
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