Baumatic Bf340bl Instruction Manual
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Using your Baumatic fridge freezer Before switching on o Make sure that it has been installed by a suitably qualified person, as per the information contained in Baumatic’s installation instructions. o After delivery, wait for eigh t hours before connecting the appliance to your mains supply. This will allow any refrigerant gasses that may have been distur bed during the transportation process to settle. o The outside of the appliance and the removable accessories contained within it, should be cleaned with a solution of liquid detergent and water. o The 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. o There can be an odour when you fi rst switch on the appliance. It will lessen as the appliance starts to cool. During first use o When you first switch on the a ppliance, the compressor will run continuously for approximately 24 hours or until the fridge freezer reaches a cool enough temperature. o During this period of time, you should try not to open the door frequently or place a large amount of food within the appliance. o If the unit is switched off or unp lugged, you must allow at least 5 minutes before restarting the a ppliance with the thermostat or reconnecting it to your mains supply. 11
Turning on the appliance and setting the thermostat You switch on your appliance by connecting it to your mains supply and setting the thermostat. The thermo stat control knob is located on the back wall of the fridge section. o The thermostat automatically regulates the temperature inside the fridge freezer, depending on what setting you have turned the thermostat control knob to:- o LOW- This will keep the fridge at a temperature of 7°C and the freezer at a temperature of -18°C. o MIDDLE - This will keep the fridge at a temperature of 5°C and the freezer at a temperature of -20°C. o HIGH- This will keep the fridge at a temperature of 1°C and the freezer at a temperature of -22°C. o COOLING OFF - This will stop the cooling system (only the light will work). To select COOLING OFF, turn the thermostat to the cooling off position. o Ideally the thermostat should be set to the MIDDLE position for everyday operation. o IMPORTANT: The ambient temperature of the room, the temperature of food and the am ount of food that has been placed in the fridge freezer and how often the door is opened, will all affect the temperature bein g maintained by the appliance. o On the maximum setting ( HIGH), your fridge freezer will work harder to maintain a lower temper ature. There is no need to run your appliance on this setting for prolonged periods and you should return the thermostat knob to the MIDDLE position. 12
13 Arranging and storing food in the fridge section o Warm food or evaporating liquids should not be stored in your refrigerator, as this will increa se the humidity inside of the appliance. o All foods should be wrapped or covered, this is particularly important if the food has a st rong flavour. You should use polythene bags or sheets, aluminium foil, wax paper. Liquids should be stored in cove red containers or bottles. o To maximise the space inside of the fridge section, any excessive packaging on the food should be removed. o Quickly perishable food should be stored at the back of the refrigerator, which is the coldest part of the appliance. o No food items should be allowed to come into contact with the back wall of the refrigerator. o Make sure that you arrange food in such a way that the door can close completely. Particular attent ion should be given to bottles that may protrude when placed on shelves inside of the main section of the refrigerator. o Some 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. o Do not open the refrigerator d oor too often or leave the door open for long periods of time, as this will increase the temperature inside of the appliance. o Meat should be wrapped in polyth ene bags and then placed on the glass shelf above the salad drawers. (Meat should only be stored in this manner for one or two days at the most). o Cold dishes/cooked food should be covered and can be placed on any shelf. o Fruit and vegetables should be cleaned thoroughly and placed in the salad drawers. o Cheese 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. o Milk bottles should have a cap on them and be stored on the bottle shelf that sits in the door. o Garlic, potatoes, onions an d bananas should only be stored in a refrigerator IF they are stored in airtight containers.
The freezer compartment
The freezer compartment is suitable for storing and freezing food.
o The freezer compartment temperature must have already
reached -18 degrees centigrade (o r lower) before you attempt to
store food that is already frozen or freezing fresh food.
o The freezer compartment is only able to freeze a certain quantity
of food at one time. You should not attempt to freeze more than
7 kilograms of fresh food within a 24 hour period.
o Preferably the top drawer should be used when freezing fresh
food. Once the food is frozen, yo u can then transfer the food to
the lower drawers.
o Warm food should be allowed to cool down before you attempt
to freeze it. If you place warm food in the freezer compartment,
then the increased humidity will cause quicker ice formation and
increase the amount of powe r that the appliance uses.
o The guidance of the food manufac turer should be followed, in
regard to the maximum storage time.
o Thawed foods must not be frozen for a second time.
Freezing fresh food
o To freeze the maximum quantity of fresh food
specified above, you should turn the
thermostat control knob to the HIGH
position, 24 hours prior to attempting
freezing.
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o For smaller quantities of fresh food, you
should turn the thermostat to the HIGH
position, approximately 6 hours prior to
attempting freezing.
o Fresh food should be packed into airtight containers
or packaging. This will help to make sure that the
food doesn’t dry out or lose its flavour. It will also
ensure that flavour does not transfer from other
foods.
o After 24 hours you should check that the fresh food is satisfactorily fr ozen. If it is then the thermostat control knob should be turned back to the MIDDLE position. You can move the food to any drawer within the freezer at this point. Tips on freezing o Freezer bags, polythene wraps, aluminium foil (extra thick) and special cans for frozen foods ar e suitable packaging for storing frozen goods in. o Tape, rubber bands or plastic clips are suitable for sealing bags and wrappings. o Before sealing a suitable bag, you should compress the air out of it, as this will help the food to freeze more easily. o Flat packages freeze more easily. o If you are freezing liquid, then do not fill the container to the brim. Liquids will expand when being frozen. o Do not place bottles (glass or tin) containing liquids (especially sparkling liquids) into the freezer as they could cause the bottle to burst during freezing. Making ice cubes o Fill the ice cube tray with water and place it in the ice cube tray of the freezer compartment. o After the water is completely frozen and turned to ice, you can twist the ice cube tray (as shown in the drawing below) to dispense the ice. 15
Important user information IMPORTANT: Care should be taken to make sure that the airflow duct vents on th e rear interior wall of the fridge and freezer sect ions are not blocked. IMPORTANT: If your main s power supply fails, then the food inside of the freezer section will be preserved for a 12 hour period. After 12 hours the food should be removed from the freezer section and consumed as quickly as possible. IMPORTANT: If power is cu t to the appliance, when power is restored it wi ll take approximately 30 minutes for the compressor to start running again. Cleaning and maintenance 16 WARNING: PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR APPLIANCE IS DISCONNECTED FROM YOUR MAINS SUPPLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO CLEAN IT. o Do not clean the appliance by p or spraying water over it. ouri it ng water onto o The refrigerator and freezer compartment should be cleaned periodically, using a solution of bicarbonate of soda and lukewarm water. o Clean the accessories separately with soap and water. Do not clean them in a dishwasher. o Do not use abrasive products, detergents or soaps. o After washing the appliance, wipe over the area that you have cleaned with a damp cloth and then dry it thoroughly.
o When cleaning is complete, dry your hands and then reconnect the plug to your mains supply. Defrosting the freezer compartment Your appliance is frost free, so yo u will not need to manually defrost the freezer section. However if for example the door is le ft open for a prolonged period of time or the door gasket is not sea ling correctly, then you could get ice building in the freezer section. If this occurs, then you should follow the steps below. o The day before you defrost, the thermostat control knob should be turned to the HIGH position; this will make sure that the food contained in the compartment is frozen properly. o Whilst defrosting the appliance, the food should be removed from the compartment and wrappe d in several layers of paper and stored in a cool place. Th e foods rise in temperature will shorten its storage life and theref ore the food should be used within a relatively short period of time. o DO NOT PLACE FOOD BACK IN THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT THAT HAS STARTED TO THAW. o After ensuring that your hands are dry, disconnect your fridge freezer from your mains supply o Remove the drawers from the freez er section and leave the door to the freezer compartment open. You can place a bowl of warm water inside of the freezer comp artment to speed up the defrost process. o You can use a sponge to mop up the defrost water that will run into the bottom of the freezer section. o IMPORTANT: You should place some old towels on the flooring that is immediately in front of the appliance, in case any defrost water comes out of the freezer section and onto the floor. 17
18 o Once all the ice that has built up has melted, then the inside of the freezer compartment should be dried thoroughly. Failure to do this will result in immediate ice build when the appliance is switched back on. o With dry hands, reconnect your appliance to your mains supply. Set the thermostat control knob to the HIGH position for a 24 hour period, before returning it to the normal setting of MIDDLE. o You should not attempt to freeze fresh food inside the freezer compartment until this 24 hour time period has elapsed. o Do not defrost the appliance with other electrical devices (e.g. hair dryer). Do not use sharp metal objects to remove the ice from the freezer, as this could cause damage to the refrigerant system.
Replacing the light bulb 19 WARNING: PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR APPLIANCE IS DISCONNECTED FROM YOUR MAINS SUPPLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULB. o There is an interior light at the top of the back wall of the fridge section. o Remove the bulb cover (A) by pressing the hook on the bottom of the cover. o Press the hooks on the sides of the light cover and slide the cover off. o Change the present light bulb (B) with a new one. The replacement bulb should not have a greater rating than 15 W. o Replace the light cover and after waiting five minutes, reconnect your plug to your mains supply.
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 responsi bility 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 FREEZER 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.
o Your refrigerator comes supplied with a 13 amp plug fitted. If in
future you need to change the fu se in this plug, then a 13 amp
ASTA approved (BS 1362) fuse must be used.
o The wiring in the mains lead is coloured as follows:
Brown Live
Blue Neutral
Green and yellow Earth
o As the colours of the wires in the appliance’s mains lead may not
correspond with the coloured ma rkings 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 .
o When the connection is completed, no stray strands or cut wire
should be present. The cord cl amp must be secured over the
outer sheath.
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