Baumatic BF337SS User manual

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BF337SS Frost free
fridge/freezer

USER MANUAL FOR YOUR BAUMATIC
BF337SS 337 Litre frost free stainless
steel combi 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 30/01/07
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Contents
Environmentalnote 4
Important safety information 5 – 6
Specifications of your fridge freezer 7
Dimensions of the appliance 7
Energy efficiency class 7
Cubiccapacities 7
Specifications of your appliance 7
Descriptionoftheappliance 8
Description of the product features 9
Using your Baumatic fridge freezer 10
Beforeswitchingon 10
Duringfirstuse 10
Controlpanel 11
Turning on the appliance and setting the thermostat 12
Selecting superfreeze mode 13
Selecting holiday mode 13
Arranging and storing food in the fridge section 14
The freezer compartment 15
Freezing fresh food 15
Tipsonfreezing 16
Makingicecubes 16
Important user information 17
Cleaning and maintenance 17-18
Defrosting the freezer compartment 18-19
Replacing the light bulb 19
Installation 20
Electricalconnection 20
Positioning 21
Reversing the doors 22-24
Troubleshooting 25
Baumatic Ltd. conditions of guarantee 26
Contactdetails 27
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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 R134a refrigerant, which is a natural gas
that does not contain CFCs that can damage the environment.
oCare should be taken during the transportation and installation
of the appliance to make sure that the refrigeration pipework
does not get damaged.
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.
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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 your fridge freezer
Congratulations on purchasing a Baumatic fridge freezer
Dimensions of your appliance
oHeight: 1869 mm
oWidth: 600 mm
oDepth: 634 mm
Energy efficiency class
Energy class: A
Cubic capacities
oGross capacity (fridge): 223 litres
oGross capacity (freezer): 114 litres
oNet capacity (fridge): 208 litres
oNet capacity (freezer): 97 litres
Specifications of the appliance
oFrost free fridge and freezer
oElectronic control operation
oFast freeze switch
oMark resistant coating
o3 Safety glass shelves
o2 Salad crispers
oButter compartment
oBottle rack
o3 General racks
o3 Freezer drawers
oReversible doors
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
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Description of the appliance
1) Shelves 13) Refrigerator light
2) Salad crisper 14) Airflow duct vent
3) Salad drawers
4) Rating plate
5) Ice cube tray
6) Freezer drawers
7) Adjustable foot
8) Large bottle shelf
9) Small bottle shelf
10) Egg holder
11) Dairy compartment
12) Control panel
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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 drawers 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 97 litres.
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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.
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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