Baumatic BF550SL-W User manual

BF550SL-W Undercounter
fridge with 4* freezer
compartment

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USER MANUAL FOR YOUR BAUMATIC
BF550SL-W Undercounter
fridge with **** freezer
compartment
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.
GS 09/12/11

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Contents
Environmentalnote 4
Important safety information 5 - 7
Specifications of your fridge + **** freezer compartment 7
Description of the appliance 8
Description of the product features 9
Using your Baumatic fridge 10-11
Beforeswitchingon 10
Duringfirstuse 10
Switching on the appliance and setting the thermostat 11
Arranging and storing food in the fridge section 12-13
The **** star freezer compartment 13-14
Normal operating noises 14
Cleaning and maintenance 15-18
Thedefrostdrainhole 16
Defrosting the **** freezer compartment 17
Replacing the light bulb 18
Installation 19-23
Electrical connection 19-20
Positioning 20
Levelling the appliance 21
Reversing the door 21-23
Troubleshooting 24-25
Baumatic consumables 26
Technicaldata 27
Contactdetails 28

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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 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 or frozen. 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.
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.

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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.
Specifications of your fridge + **** freezer
compartment
oFridge gross/net capacity: 98/97 litres
oFreezer gross/net capacity: 17/16 litres
oTotal gross/net capacity: 115/113 litres
oAdjustable thermostat (fridge section only)
o**** star freezer compartment
o2 x Door shelves
o1 x Bottle shelf
o1 x Adjustable safety glass shelves
o1 x Safety glass shelf over salad crisper
o1 x Salad crisper
oFreezer compartment
oAdjustable feet
oReversible door
Dimensions of appliance
Height: 845 mm
Width: 550 mm
Depth: 574 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
1) Top cover
2) Freezer compartment
3) Light bulb
4) Safety glass shelf / salad crisper shelf
5) Salad crisper
6) Fixed foot
7) Adjustable foot
8) Door shelves / Bottle shelf

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Description of the product features
1) Shelf
oThe shelf 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. 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.
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: IT IS IMPORTANT THAT NONE OF THE
SHELVES THAT SIT IN THE DOOR ARE OVERLOADED, AS
THIS WILL DRASTICALLY REDUCE THEIR WORKING LIFE.
5) **** star freezer compartment
oWhen you are buying frozen food, look at the storage guidelines
on the packaging. You will be able to store each item of frozen
food for the period of time shown next to the 4 star rating.

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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.
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 position <6> for a 24 - 48
hour period, 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.