Baumatic BL550W User manual

BL550W
Under counter
larder fridge

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USER MANUAL FOR YOUR BAUMATIC
BL550W
Under counter larder fridge
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 larder fridge 7
Description of the appliance 8-9
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
Normal operating noises 13
Cleaning and maintenance 14-16
Thedefrostdrainhole 15
Replacing the light bulb 16
ProlongedOFFperiods 16
Installation 17-21
Electrical connection 17-18
Positioning 18
Levelling the appliance 19
Reversing the door 19-21
Troubleshooting 22-23
Baumatic consumables 24
Technicaldata 25
Contactdetails 26

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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. 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 larder fridge
oFridge gross capacity: 135 litres
oFridge net capacity: 133 litres
oAdjustable thermostat
o2 x General door shelves
o1 x Bottle shelf
o1 x Egg rack
o3 x Safety glass shelves (2 adjustable)
o1 x Safety glass shelf over salad crisper
o1 x Salad crisper
oAdjustable feet
oReversible door
oAutomatic defrost
Dimensions of appliance
Height: 845 mm
Width: 553 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) Internal light / thermostat dial
3) Safety glass shelves / Salad crisper shelf
4) Salad crisper
5) Adjustable foot
6) Fixed foot
7) Bottle shelf
8) Door shelf (x 2)
9) Fridge door

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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) 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.

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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.
oPosition <OFF> 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 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 <5> 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.
Normal operating noises
Ice cracking noise
oCan be heard during the automatic defrosting process.
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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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 fridge from the electricity supply.
oClean and dry the inside as instructed on page 14.
oLeave the door of the appliance open to prevent any unpleasant
smells from building up while the fridge 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.

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Levelling the appliance
oIf the fridge is not levelled during installation, the doors may not
close or seal properly causing cooling, frost or moisture
problems.
oTo level your refrigerator you may either turn the levelling foot
clockwise to raise that side or turn it anti-clockwise to lower that
side.
IMPORTANT: It is advisable that two people carry out this
procedure. While one person adjusts the foot, the other should
push against the top of the fridge to take some weight off the
levelling foot. This makes it easier to adjust the levelling foot.
Reversing the door
IMPORTANT: BEFORE COMMENCING THE DOOR REVERSAL
PROCESS THE APPLIANCE MUST BE DISCONNECTED FROM
YOUR MAINS SUPPLY.
oWe suggest that two people complete the door reversal process.
oWe recommend that the door reversal process is done before the
appliance is placed in its final position.
oIf food is already stored inside of it, then this must all be
removed before beginning the door reversal process.
TOOLS REQUIRED
oPhillips style screwdriver
oFlat bladed screwdriver
1. Switch off the appliance at the socket and unplug it.

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2. Unscrew the two screws on the top cover to remove it.
3. Unscrew the three screws on the top hinge.
4. Move the top hinge to the opposite side to
its original position. Move the top hinge pin,
shaft sheath and block piece to the opposite
side to their original positions also.
5. Carefully remove the appliance door, placing it
gently on a cushioned surface, so that it doesn’t get
damaged.
6. Carefully tilt the appliance to a 60°
angle. Unscrew the three screws on the
bottom hinge and move them to the
opposite side from their original
positions.
7. Move the adjustable foot to the opposite
side from its original positions.