Baumatic BWC455BGL User manual

BWC455BGL
Built-in wine cabinet

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USER MANUAL FOR YOUR BAUMATIC
BWC455BGL
4 Bottle built-in electronic wine
cabinet
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 04/05/12

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Contents
Environmental note 4
Important safety information 5 - 7
Specifications of your wine cabinet 7 -10
Dimensions 7
Product specifications 7 - 8
Description of the appliance 8
Control panel
Description of the product features -10
Using your Baumatic wine cabinet 10-15
Before switching on 10
During first use 11
Turning the appliance on and off 11
Unlocking the control panel 11
The interior light 12
Setting the temperature 12
Changing between Fahrenheit and Celsius 12
Loading the wine cabinet 13
Storing your wines 13-14
Wine storage problems 15
Cleaning and maintenance 16-17
Defrosting 16-17
Moving your wine cabinet 17
Power failure 17
Vacation time 17
Installation 18-27
Electrical connection 18-1
Positioning 1
Built-in installation 20-21
Installing the handle 21
Reversing the door of your wine cabinet 22-25
Reversing the door handle 26-27
Troubleshooting 28-2
Baumatic consumables 30
Technical data 31
Contact details 32

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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. This appliance is intended to be used
exclusively for the storage of wine. 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 pipework
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.
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.
oThis appliance is intended for use by persons
with sufficient experience and knowledge of
electrical appliances. Any other persons
(including children) should be supervised or given instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety.
oChildren should be supervised to ensure that they do not 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
Specifications of your wine cabinet
Dimensions of appliance
Height: 455 mm
Width: 5 2 mm
Depth: 560 mm
Dimensions of aperture*
Height: 461 mm MIN
Width: 565 - 575 mm
Depth: 560 mm MIN
oGross capacity: 56 litres
oNet capacity: 55 litres
oBottle capacity: 24 x 0.75 litre Bordeaux style wine bottles
oEnergy efficiency class: C
oNoise level: 3 dB
oFan assisted operation
oLED display
oCelsius and Fahrenheit option
o3 wooden shelves
oAdjustable temperature
oInternal light
oTempered door glass
oWater drainage
oReversible door
oSmoked door glass
oBlack and glass door frame
oBlack interior and exterior
oDesigned to store wine at its optimum temperature between 5°C
- 22°C.
* Please refer to the installation instructions for more specific
information on the size of aperture that you will require.

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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 appliance. 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

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Control panel
The control panel is located at the top of the appliance.
Description of the product features
Control panel
oThe control panel is located at the top of the appliance, behind
the glass door. This means it is easy to set the temperature of
the appliance and see what temperature the appliance is set to.
One cooling zone
oThere is one cooling zone inside of your wine cabinet.
oThe cooling zone has a temperature control and temperature
display.
Interior light
oThe cooling zone has an interior light. The light can be switched
on and off by using the light button.
The wine cabinet shelves
oTo prevent damaging the door gasket, make sure the door is
fully open when pulling shelves out of the rail compartment.
oFor easy access to the bottles stored, pull the shelves out
approximately 1/3 of the way. The shallow shelves do not have
telescopic rails but have a plastic stopper on each side of the
interior cabinet to prevent the shelf from falling out.

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oThe deep shelves have telescopic rails which have stoppers of
their own.
Using your Baumatic wine cabinet
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.

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During first use
IMPORTANT: When you use the wine cabinet for the first time
or restart the appliance after it has been turned off for a long
time, there could be a few degrees variance between the
temperature you select and the one indicated on the LED
display This is normal and it is due to the length of activation
time Once the wine cabinet has been running for a few hours
everything will be back to normal
oWhen you first switch on the appliance, the compressor will run
continuously until the wine cabinet reaches a cool enough
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.
Turning the appliance on and off
oWhen the wine cabinet is connected to the power outlet it will
turn on automatically.
oPress and hold the power button for approximately 10
seconds to turn the appliance on and off.
oEven if the safety lock is activated, the appliance can still be
turned off by pressing and holding the power button for about 10
seconds.
Unlocking the control panel
oTo unlock the control panel press the power
and light buttons simultaneously for about 3
seconds. A buzz will sound to indicate that the
control panel has unlocked.
oThe control panel will automatically lock after 10 seconds if no
buttons are pressed. A buzz will sound to indicate that the
control panel has locked.
oWhen the control panel is locked no buttons can be operated
except for the power button to turn the appliance off.

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The interior light
oWhen the control panel is unlocked, you can use the
light button to switch the interior light on and off.
oThe light will remain on unless it is turned off manually
by pressing the light button.
Setting the temperature
oThe temperature setting for the appliance is adjustable within
the range of 5°C - 22°C / 41°F - 72°F.
oUse the temperature plus and minus buttons
to select the temperature you want the wine
cooler to operate at.
oThe first touch of these buttons will automatically set the
previous set temperature. However if the appliance has been
unplugged or there has been a power failure, the first touch of
these buttons will automatically set the default temperature of
12°C.
oEach press of the temperature plus button will increase the set
temperature by 1°C/1°F. Each press of the temperature minus
button will decrease the set temperature by 1°C/1°F.
oWhen the display shows the desired temperature release all
buttons and the display will change to show the actual
temperature inside of the cabinet after about 10 seconds.
Changing between Fahrenheit and Celsius
oYou can select whether the temperature display shows Celsius or
Fahrenheit.
oTo alter what the temperature display is
showing, press the temperature plus and
minus buttons simultaneously for
approximately 5 seconds.

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Loading the wine cabinet
oIMPORTANT: Your appliance is ideally suited to store
0.75 litre Bordeaux style wine bottles. You must make
sure that they do not pre ent 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.
oAs many bottles may differ in size and dimensions, the actual
number of bottles you are able to store may vary. The
maximum storage number is based on standard 0.75 litre
Bordeaux style wine bottles.
Storing your wines
The chart below indicates the ideal storage temperatures for different
types of wine:-
Type of wine Temperature
(Celsius)
Temperature
(Fahrenheit)
Red wine (*) 15.5 – 18.5°C 5 . – 65.3°F
White wine (**) 10 - 15°C 50 – 5 °F
Sparkling
wines/champagne
7.2 – .5°C 45 – 4 .1°F
Rose wine .5 – 10.5°C 4 .1 – 50. °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 cabinet. Or leave it to warm slightly
when you remove it from your wine cabinet.
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.

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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.
oSpecial stoppers that keep wine sparkling 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 cabinet).
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.

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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 interior of the wine cabinet 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.
Defrosting
oDefrosting occurs automatically inside of the wine cabinet 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 cabinet, 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.

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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 cabinet.
Moving your wine cabinet
If you need to move your wine cabinet to another location you should
follow the steps outlined below.
oRemove all items from the wine cabinet.
oSecurely tape down all loose items such as the shelves inside of
the appliance.
oTurn the adjustable foot up to the base to avoid damage.
oTape the door closed.
oEnsure the appliance stays secure in the upright position during
transportation. Also protect the outside of the appliance with a
blanket or similar item.
Power failure
oMost power failures are corrected within a few hours and should
not affect the temperature of your appliance if you minimise the
number of times the door is opened.
oIf the power is going to be off for a longer period of time, you
need to take the proper steps to protect the contents.
IMPORTANT: If the appliance is unplugged, the power is lost or
turned off you must wait 5 minutes before restarting the wine
cabinet If you attempt to restart before this time delay, the
compressor could be damaged
Vacation time
Short holidays: Leave the wine cabinet in operation for holidays of
less than 3 weeks.
Long absences: If the appliance will not be used for several months,
remove all items, turn off the appliance and unplug the electricity
cable. Clean and dry the interior thoroughly. To prevent odour and
mould growth, leave the door open slightly by blocking it open if
necessary.

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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 wine cabinet
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 WINE CABINET 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 cabinet 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 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.
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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Built-in installation
oThe dimensions shown in the diagram above will need to be
followed.
oThe ventilation requirements shown in the diagram above must
be followed.
oTo protect the glass door prior to installation the appliance is
fitted with 4 white levelling feet which prevent the glass door
touching the floor before it is installed.
oThe white levelling feet need to be replaced with the 2 black
levelling feet provided before the appliance is installed. The 2
black feet need to be attached to the front bottom of the
appliance.
oThe black feet should then be adjusted to their lowest setting by
rotating the feet. After inserting the appliance into the cabinet
you can then adjust the feet to ensure the front of the appliance
is level with the adjacent cabinets.