Baumatic BW18BL User manual

BW18BL 18 Bottle wine cooler
BW28BL 28 Bottle wine cooler

USER MANUAL FOR YOUR BAUMATIC
BW18BL 18 Bottle wine cooler
BW28BL 28 Bottle wine cooler
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 06/07/09
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Contents
Environmentalnote 4
Important safety information 5 – 6
Specifications of your wine cooler 7-10
BW18BL 7
BW28BL 8
Descriptionoftheappliance 9
Description of the product features 10
Using your Baumatic wine cooler 11-13
Beforeswitchingon 11
Duringfirstuse 11
Setting the temperature 12
Interiorlight 13
Loading the wine cooler 13
Removingashelf 13
Replacingashelf 13
Storingyourwines 14-15
Winestorageproblems 16
Cleaning and maintenance 17
Defrosting 18
Installation 18-20
Electricalconnection 19
Positioning 20
Troubleshooting 21-22
Contactdetails 23

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 and chilling wine.
NO food stuffs must be stored in the appliance. 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.
oDo not place any objects on top of the appliance, as
this may damage the table top.
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.
Child safety
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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.
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 Customer Care Department.

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Specifications of your wine cooler
BW18BL
oGross capacity: 60 litres
oNet capacity: 48 litres
oBottle capacity: 18 x 1 litre wine bottles
oFan assisted operation
oAbsorption 'Peltier' system
oQuiet operation
oNo compressor (vibration free)
o5 waved chrome shelves
oAdjustable temperature
oInternal light
oTempered door glass
oDesigned to store wine at its optimum temperature between
10°C - 18 ºC
oAdjustable feet
oSmoked door glass
oBlack door frame
oBlack interior and exterior
Optional extra: BW18KIT- Wooden wine rack kit.
Dimensions of appliance*
Height: 645 mm
Width: 355 mm
Depth: 500 mm
* Please refer to the installation instructions for more specific
information on the size of aperture that you will require.

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BW28BL
oGross capacity: 78 litres
oNet capacity: 65 litres
oBottle capacity: 28 x 1 litre wine bottles
oFan assisted operation
oAbsorption 'Peltier' system
oQuiet operation
oNo compressor, vibration free
o6 wire shelves
oAdjustable temperature
oInternal light
oTempered door glass
oDesigned to store wine at its optimum temperature between 10 -
18 ºC
oAdjustable feet
oSmoked door glass
oBlack door frame
oBlack interior and exterior
Optional extra: BW24KIT Wooden Wine Rack Kit
Dimensions of appliance*
Height: 735 mm
Width: 460 mm
Depth: 540 mm
* 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 inside the appliance,
on the top left front corner. The rating plate will indicate the ambient
temperature range that your appliance will function correctly within.
It is also advisable to make a note of the model number and the serial
number of the appliance before installing it.
Model number ………………………………………………
Serial number ………………………………………………
Date of purchase ……………………………………………..

Description of the appliance (BW18BL)
1) Temperature control dial
2) Light ON/OFF switch
3) Adjustable shelves (x 5)
4) Adjustable feet (x 4)
5) Hinge cover
6) Door seal
7) Door glass
8) Door
Description of the appliance (BW28BL)
1) Temperature control dial
2) Light ON/OFF switch
3) Adjustable shelves (x 6)
4) Adjustable feet (x 4)
5) Hinge cover
6) Door seal
7) Door glass
8) Door
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Description of the product features
1) Temperature control dial
oThe temperature control dial is located at the top right hand
corner of the appliance, behind the glass door. It should be
turned to set the temperature that the wine cooler is chilling at.
oOn the BW18BL, the temperature control dial is located at the
front of the wine cooler, in the top right hand corner.
oOn the BW28BL, the temperature control dial is located at the
rear of the wine cooler, in the top right hand corner.
2) One cooling zone
oThere is one cooling zone inside of your wine cooler.
oThe cooling zone can hold up to 18 x 1 litre wine bottles
(BW18BL).
oThe cooling zone can hold up to 28 x 1 litre wine bottles
(BW28BL).
oIMPORTANT: The temperature of the appliance will be warmer
at the top of the cooling zone and cooler at the bottom.
oIf you are trying to store a mixture of wine types in the
appliance, we would recommend that red wines are stored at the
top of the cooling zone, white wines in the middle of the cooling
zone and sparkling wines at the bottom of the cooling zone.
3) Interior light
oThe cooling zone has an interior light. The light can be switched
on and off by using the light ON/OFF switch (2).
4) The wine cooler shelves
oAny of the shelves can be removed, to accommodate larger
bottles of wine.

Using your Baumatic wine cooler
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.
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 appliance will run
continuously until the wine cooler reaches a cool enough
temperature. IMPORTANT: It may take up to 36 hours for the
wine cooler to reach its optimum working temperature.
oDuring this period of time, you should try not to open the door
frequently or place bottles inside of the appliance.
oIf the unit is switched off or unplugged, you must allow at least 5
minutes before restarting the appliance or reconnecting it to
your mains supply.
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Setting the temperature
oWhen the appliance is connected to your mains supply, the
power ON light will switch on.
oUse the temperature control dial to set the temperature within
the wine cooler.
oIf you set the control dial to the word “Low”, then the wine
cooler will achieve a lower temperature.
oIf you set the control dial to the word “Med”, then the wine
cooler will achieve a midpoint temperature (BW28BL only).
oIf you set the control dial to the word “High”, then the wine
cooler will achieve a higher temperature.
oThe wine cooler can achieve a temperature of between 10°C and
18°C.
oIMPORTANT: On the BW28BL, there is no interior light on the
temperature control dial. The light is positioned in the roof of the
wine cooler on this model.
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Interior light
oTo operate the interior light, you should use the light ON/OFF
switch (2).
Loading the wine cooler
oIMPORTANT: Your appliance is ideally suited to
store 0.75 litre wine bottles. Whilst it can store
larger bottles, you must make sure that they do not
prevent the door from shutting properly.
oAlways check that you can close the door without it fouling on a
wine bottle, before shutting it.
oWhen loading several bottles of wine at once, it will take longer
for the appliance to cool the individual bottles.
Removing a shelf
oRemove all of the bottles from the shelf that you want to remove.
oLift the shelf upwards and then gently pull the shelf away from the
wine cooler.
Replacing a shelf
oPlace the shelf back into a supporting guide slot and push it back
as far as it will go.
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Storing your wines
The chart below indicates the ideal storage temperatures for different
types of wine. Please note that regardless of the information given
below, your appliance can only achieve a temperature of between
10°C and 18°C.
Type of wine Temperature
(Celsius) Temperature (Fahrenheit)
Red wine (*) 15.5 – 18.5°C 59.9 – 65.3°F
White wine (**) 10 - 15°C 50 – 59°F
Sparkling
wines/champagne 7.2 – 9.5°C 45 – 49.1°F
Rose wine 9.5 – 10.5°C 49.1 – 50.9°F
Vintage wine 13°C 55°F
* Light red wines, such as Beaujolais, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc
benefit from being served slightly cooler than full-bodied reds.
** Chardonnay is often served too cold. You should chill it at a warmer
temperature inside of your wine cooler. Or leave it to warm slightly
when you remove it from your wine cooler.
oTemperature stability is the most important factor when it comes
to storing wine.
oExposure to light, vibrations or fluctuations in temperature and
humidity can all cause wine to spoil. When properly stored,
wines not only maintain their quality but many will actually
improve in aroma, flavour and complexity as they mature.
oWines kept at a higher temperature will age faster. Wine that is
exposed to temperatures that are greater than 21°C (70°F) will
suffer from poorer flavour and aroma.
oIf wine is kept at too low a temperature, this can result in the
development of harmful deposits. A humidity of 70% is ideal for
keeping corks from shrinking.
oAfter a bottle of wine has been opened, the wine comes into
contact with air. So it is best to store the remainder of the bottle
upright, to minimize the surface area of the wine that is coming
into contact with the air.
oOnce opened, wine will remain in a drinkable condition for two
days for delicate whites or three days for rich reds, as long as
the bottle as been resealed. You should make sure that the seal
is firm by checking the stopper.

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oSpecial stoppers that keep wine sparking and Champagne
bubbling for one or two days after opening, can be bought at
most good wine shops.
oWhen stored correctly, white wines can keep well for up to two
years. Full bodied reds will age well for ten years and dessert
wines will age well for up to twenty years.
oWhen you buy a bottle of wine, you should transfer it to a
suitable storage location immediately (if you are not going to
store it in your wine cooler).
oCheaper bottles of wine will not age as well as more expensive
ones.
oTo make the most of the bouquet and taste of your wine, never
fill more than half a glass at a time. It will also help if the shape
of your wine glass is appropriate for your wine. The size and
shape of your wine glass’s bowl will determine the intensity and
complexity of the bouquet. The stem should be long enough to
allow you to avoid hand contact with the bowl of the glass and
should be tulip-shaped or tapered at the top.

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Wine storage problems
Corking-a tiny percentage of bottled wine (about 1%) will suffer from
this. The cork reacts with the wine and gives it a musty, unpleasant
taste. It is the most common wine storage problem and is caused by
harmless bacteria growing on the cork. As unfortunate as this is, there
is nothing to do but to discard all of the wine in the affected bottle.
This is not to be confused with small fragments of cork floating in the
wine itself, which will not impair the flavour.
Oxidisation- when wine has been opened and left for longer than a
day; it tends to lose its aroma and colour, giving an overall flat taste.
The only way to avoid this, it to either drink the wine on the same day
it was opened or to use a vacuum device specially designed for
removing oxygen from opened wine bottles. If you use such a device,
the wine should still be consumed shortly afterwards.
Ullage- this is loss of wine from the bottle by evaporation or leakage.
Signs of ullage include wine seeping around the cork, a protruding cork
or a stained label. It can happen if the bottle has been allowed to get
too warm. The wine may still be drinkable, if the leakage was recent;
however, you should be aware that if the wine cools down again,
contraction can cause more air to be sucked into the bottle and result
in further deterioration.
Slight effervescence in still wine-this isn’t really a problem with
the way the wine has been stored, but as a result of incomplete
malolactic fermentation before the wine was bottled. A good way to
get rid of the effervescence is to let the wine breathe. Alternatively
you can use a bottle vacuum device, after about five minutes the
effervescence will vanish.
Sediment- this is not normally a problem, however both red and
white wines can produce sediment after a number of months in a
bottle. The sediment consists of tartrate crystals and is totally
harmless. If anything the building of sediment can be considered a
good sign because it means that the wine was not subjected to much
(if any) filtering, meaning that the flavours and aromas should be
preserved better.
A good way to get around sediment (if it is a problem) is to stand the
bottle upright, the day before opening, so that the sediment can settle
to the bottom of the bottle.
You can also decant your wine; decanting will “open up” the flavour of
both young and old wines, but younger wines in particular. To decant,
pour the wine slowly and evenly into your decanter.

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 interior of the wine cooler 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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Defrosting
oDefrosting occurs automatically inside of the wine cooler during
operation. The defrost water is collected by the evaporating tray
and evaporates automatically.
oThe evaporating tray and defrost water drain hole should be
cleaned periodically. This will prevent water from collecting in
the bottom of the wine cooler, instead of flowing down the
defrost drainage channel and drain hole.
oYou can also pour a small amount of water down the drain hole
to clean inside of it.
oYou should be careful to make sure that wine bottles do not
touch the rear wall of the appliance, as this can interrupt the
automatic defrosting process and deflect water into the base of
your wine cooler.
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 wine cooler.
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.
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Electrical connection
YOUR WINE COOLER 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 wine cooler 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 100
mm away to allow sufficient cooling of the condenser. You must
also allow a 100 mm gap to the rear and a 50 mm gap either
side of the appliance.
oBe sure to leave enough space for the opening of the door, to
avoid damage to the appliance or personal injury.
oIMPORTANT: The vent at the base of the appliance is for
ventilation. Nothing should be placed in front of this vent;
otherwise your wine cooler may not operate properly.