BF550SL-W Undercounter fridge with 4* freezer compartment
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.
Contents Environmental note 4 Important safety information 5-7 Specifications of your fridge + **** freezer compartment 7 Description of the appliance Description of the product features 8 9 Using your Baumatic fridge Before switching on During first use Switching on the appliance and setting the thermostat 10-11 10 10 11 Arranging and storing food in the fridge section 12-13 The **** star freezer compartment Normal operating noises 13-14 14 Cleaning and maintenance The defrost drain hole Defros
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. o The packaging materials that Baumatic uses are environmentally friendly and can be recycled.
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 o Your appliance is only designed to be used in the home.
o Do not place any objects on top of the appliance, as this may damage the table top. Child safety o Packaging material should be kept away from children. o Children should not be allowed to touch the controls or play with the appliance. General safety o Do not pull on the power supply cable to remove the plug from your mains supply socket. o Do not pull out or insert the plug with wet hands.
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.
Description of the appliance 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) Top cover Freezer compartment Light bulb Safety glass shelf / salad crisper shelf Salad crisper Fixed foot Adjustable foot Door shelves / Bottle shelf 8
Description of the product features 1) Shelf o The shelf may be placed in any of the guide slots within the interior of the appliance. They are protected from sliding out. o To 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 o The crisper drawer is in the bottom of your refrigerator and there is a cover that goes over it.
Using your Baumatic fridge 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 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.
Switching on the appliance and setting the thermostat o You 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. o The thermostat automatically regulates the temperature inside the fridge. The temperature is affected by the number that the thermostat dial is set to. o The OFF position means that the appliance will not cool.
Arranging and storing food in the fridge section o Warm food or evaporating liquids should not be stored in your refrigerator, as this will increase the humidity inside of the appliance. o All 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.
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 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. o When you are buying frozen food, look at the storage guidelines on the packaging.
defrost the compartment more frequently and increase the energy consumption of the appliance. Normal operating noises Ice cracking noise o Can be heard during the automatic defrosting process. o Can be caused by expansion and contraction within the freezer compartment. Short cracking noise o Can be heard when the thermostat turns the compressor on and off. Compressor noise o There will be an operating noise when the compressor is running.
Cleaning and maintenance WARNING: PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR APPLIANCE IS DISCONNECTED FROM YOUR MAINS SUPPLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO CLEAN IT. o Do not clean the appliance by pouring water onto it or spraying water over it. o The refrigerator 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.
The defrost drain hole o Defrosting occurs automatically in the refrigerator section during operation. The defrost water is collected by the evaporating tray and evaporates automatically. o The 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. o IMPORTANT: Please note that the drain hole cleaner should not be left in position permanently.
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.
Replacing the light bulb 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 next to the thermostat dial. o Press the hooks on the sides of the light cover and slide the cover off. o Change the present light bulb 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.
o When the connection is completed, no stray strands or cut wire should be present. The cord clamp must be secured over the outer sheath. Positioning o It 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.
Levelling the appliance o If the fridge is not levelled during installation, the door may not close or seal properly causing cooling, frost or moisture problems. o To level your fridge you may either turn the levelling foot clockwise to raise that side of the fridge or turn it anti-clockwise to lower that side. IMPORTANT: This process should be carried by two people. While one person adjusts the foot, the other should push against the top of the fridge to take some weight off the levelling foot.
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.
8. Reattach the door on the bottom hinge, making sure that it is correctly aligned, before re-fixing the top hinge and reinstalling the top cover. IMPORTANT: Check that the door opens and shuts correctly, without fouling, after you have completed the door reversal process. After the door has been reversed, you should check the door seal of the appliance. The seal should not be creased or crushed; otherwise there will be a gap between it and the inside of the door.
Troubleshooting IMPORTANT: If your fridge appears not to be operating properly, before contacting the Baumatic Customer Care Department, please refer to the checklist below. My fridge does not appear to be working/there is no power to my appliance. o Check that the plug is fully inserted into the power socket. o Check that there is power to your mains supply (e.g. that there hasn’t been a power cut or that the fuse hasn’t blown).
There is water in the base of the fridge or leaking out of my fridge. o Follow “The defrost drain hole” section. IMPORTANT: If your appliance appears not to be operating correctly, then you should disconnect it from your mains supply and then contact the Customer Care Department on telephone number (0118) 933 6911. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE APPLIANCE YOURSELF.
Baumatic Consumables o BC001 Degreaser for Dishwashers (200 g) o BC002 Descaler for Washing Machines and Dishwashers (200 g) o BC003 Ceramic Hob Cleaner (250 ml) o BC004 Oven Cleaner (250 ml) o BC005 Stainless Steel Cleaner and Protector (250 ml) o BC007 E-Cloth – General Purpose Cloth o BC008 Microwave Cover To order a Baumatic consumable product please call 0123 5437 244 and quote the product code. You can also order online from eshop.baumatic.co.
Technical Data Manufacturer Model Number Product Category Energy Efficiency Class (1) Annual Energy Consumption (2) Storage Volume of Fridge Compartment Storage Volume of Freezer Compartment Star Rating Frost Free Compartments Temperature Rise Time Freezing Capacity Climate Class (3) Noise Level Installation Type BAUMATIC LTD BF550SL/W 7 – Refrigerator-Freezer A+ 172 kWh 97 litres 16 litres 4 Fridge 5 hours 2kg/24hr ST 42 dB Freestanding (1) On a scale from A+++ (highest efficiency) to G (lowest efficienc
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