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.

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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.
oThe OFF position means that the appliance will not cool.
oPosition <1> will give you a higher temperature inside the
fridge.
oPosition <6> will give you a lower temperature inside the fridge.
oIdeally the thermostat dial should be set to position <3>.
oThe fridge section can maintain a temperature of between 4 – 6
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.
oOn the maximum setting (position <6>), your fridge will
work harder to maintain a lower temperature and will increase
the energy usage. There is no need to run your appliance on
setting <6> for prolonged periods.
oIMPORTANT: Do not run the thermostat above position <4> for
prolonged periods, 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 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 and will increase the energy
usage.
oMeat should be wrapped in polythene bags and then placed on
the glass shelf above the salad crisper.
(Meat should only be stored in this manner for one or two
days at the 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 crisper.
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.

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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 kept in airtight
containers.
The **** star freezer compartment
The freezer compartment is suitable for storing food that is already
frozen.
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 **** rating. The
maximum amount of fresh food that you can store in a 24 hour
period is 2 kg.
oTake a quick look at the frozen food packaging and make sure it
is in a perfect condition.
oAlways buy frozen products last when you are shopping at the
supermarket.
oWhen you are going around the supermarket and when you are
travelling home, if you keep all of the frozen foods together they
will help to keep each other cold.
oDon’t buy frozen food unless you can freeze it straight away.
Special insulated bags can be bought from most supermarkets
and hardware shops. These keep frozen food cold for longer.
oThe guidance of the food manufacturer should be followed, in
regard to the maximum storage time.
oWarm food should be allowed to cool down before you attempt
to freeze it. If you place warm food in the freezer section, then
the increased humidity will cause quicker ice formation and
increase the amount of power that the appliance uses.
oThawed foods must not be frozen for a second time.
oDo not place bottles (glass or tin) containing liquids
(especially sparkling liquids) into the freezer
compartment as it could cause them to burst.
oIMPORTANT: You should ensure that the door is always shut
properly, otherwise you will get excessive ice and frost build up
inside of the freezer compartment. This will make it necessary to

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defrost the compartment more frequently and increase the
energy consumption of the appliance.
Normal operating noises
Ice cracking noise
oCan be heard during the automatic defrosting process.
oCan be caused by expansion and contraction within the freezer
compartment.
Short cracking noise
oCan be heard when the thermostat turns the compressor on and
off.
Compressor noise
oThere will be an operating noise when the compressor is running.
oAfter installation, the compressor may be noisier for a short
period of time.
Bubbling and burbling sound
oThis noise is emitted as the coolant flows through the pipework
within the fridge.
Water flowing sound
oThis is caused by water flowing into the evaporating tray during
the defrosting process and can be heard whilst the fridge is
defrosting.

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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 pouring water onto
it or spraying water over it.
oThe refrigerator 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.
oWhen cleaning is complete, dry your hands and then reconnect
the plug to your mains supply.

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The defrost drain hole
oDefrosting occurs automatically in the refrigerator section during
operation. The defrost water is collected by the evaporating tray
and evaporates automatically.
oThe drain hole should be cleaned periodically with the drain hole
cleaner. This will prevent water from collecting in the bottom of
the refrigerator, instead of flowing down the defrost drainage
channel and drain hole.
oIMPORTANT: Please note that the drain hole cleaner should not
be left in position permanently. Otherwise this may prevent the
defrost water from entering the drain hole.
oYou can also pour a small amount of water down the drain hole
to clean the defrost drainage channel.
oYou should be careful to make sure that food packages do not
touch the rear wall of the appliance, as this can interrupt the
automatic defrosting process and deflect water into the base of
the refrigerator section.
oUse a solution of bicarbonate of soda and lukewarm water to
clean the evaporating tray.
oIMPORTANT: It is normal to get some ice droplets forming on
the back wall of the appliance. The formation of ice droplets does
not indicate an appliance fault.

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Defrosting the **** freezer compartment
After a period of time frost will build up in the freezer compartment. As
a temporary measure, this frost should be scraped away using a
plastic scraper. Complete defrosting will however become necessary
approximately twice per year, or if the frost layer exceeds 5 cm (2”).
This will maintain the efficiency of the refrigerator. It should also be
carried out if the frost build up cannot be scraped away, or if it begins
to interfere with the storage of ice.
oTurn the refrigerator off at the mains supply and leave the door
open.
oScrape away as much frost build up as possible using a plastic
scraper. Thawing of the remaining ice can be speeded up by
placing a bowl of hot water inside the freezer compartment and
closing the door. As the solid frost loosens, prize it away with the
plastic scraper and remove.
oIf any defrost water spills into the freezer compartment drain
tray, then you should empty this out before switching the
appliance back on.
oWhen defrosting is completed, clean your refrigerator and
thoroughly dry it.
oDO NOT USE ANY SHARP OBJECTS TO SCRAPE THE
FREEZER COMPARTMENT, AS THIS MAY RESULT IN THE
LINING BEING PUNCTURED. IF THIS HAPPENS THE
APPLIANCE WILL NOT BE REPAIRABLE.

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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 next to the thermostat dial.
oPress the hooks on the sides of the light cover and slide the
cover off.
oChange the present light bulb with a new one. The replacement
bulb should not have a greater rating than 15 W.
oReplace the light cover and after waiting five minutes, reconnect
your plug to your mains supply.
Prolonged OFF periods
If the fridge is not in use for a long period of time, you should:
oDisconnect the appliance from the mains supply.
oClean and dry the inside as instructed on page 15.
oLeave the fridge door open to prevent any unpleasant smells
from building up while the freezer is not in use.

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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 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.

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oWhen the connection is completed, no stray strands or cut wire
should be present. The cord clamp must be secured over the
outer sheath.
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°C to +32°C
N +16°C to +32°C
ST +18°C to +38°C
T +18°C to +43°C
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 allow sufficient
cooling of the condenser with an approximate gap of 3 cm. You
must leave a 2 cm gap to the rear of the appliance and 2 cm
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.