BFB230SL/BFB230W 230 Litre frost free fridge freezer
USER MANUAL FOR YOUR BAUMATIC BF230SL/BFB230W 230 Litre frost free fridge freezer 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 5–6 Specifications of your fridge freezer Description of the appliance Description of the product features 7-9 8 9 Using your Baumatic fridge freezer Before switching on During first use Switching on the appliance and setting the thermostat 10-12 10 10 11-12 Arranging and storing food in the fridge section 12-13 The freezer compartment Freezing fresh food Tips on freezing Making ice cubes Normal operating noises 13 14 14-15 15 15-16 Clea
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.
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. o Do not attempt to use your appliance outdoors or any place where it is likely to come into contact with the elements.
Specifications of your fridge freezer Congratulations on purchasing a Baumatic fridge freezer o o o o o Total gross/net capacity: Gross capacity (fridge/freezer): Net capacity (fridge/freezer): Energy efficiency class: Freezer star rating: 263/230 litres 159/104 litres 152/78 litres A **** o o o o o o o o o o Adjustable thermostat Automatic defrost (fridge and freezer sections) 3 x Safety glass shelves 2 x Salad crispers Bottle rack Egg rack Butter and cheese compartment 3 x Transparent freezer drawers
Description of the appliance 1) Fridge shelf 2) Cooling plate 3) Salad crisper cover 4) Salad crispers 5) Upper freezer drawers (for freezing) 6) Lower freezer drawer (for storage) 7) Kick plate 8) Control panel (including thermostat dial) 9) Full width door shelf 10) Half width adjustable door shelves 11) Bottle shelf 12) Freezer compartment 8
Description of the product features 1) Shelves o The shelves 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 that you want to remove. Then lift the front of the shelf and carefully pull it out of the grooves. 2) Defrost water outlet o The interior of the refrigerator is cooled by the cooling plate that is on the rear wall.
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 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 You switch on your appliance by connecting it to your mains supply and setting the thermostat. The thermostat dial is located on the control panel. o The thermostat automatically regulates the temperature inside the fridge freezer, depending on what number you have turned the thermostat dial to. You may require a coin to turn the thermostat dial.
o IMPORTANT: Do not run the thermostat above position <4>, otherwise the defrost drainage hole will freeze. 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.
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 and bananas should only be stored in a refrigerator IF they are kept in airtight containers. The freezer compartment The freezer compartment is suitable for storing and freezing food.
Freezing fresh food o To freeze the maximum quantity of fresh food specified above, you should turn the thermostat dial to position <6>, 3 hours prior to attempting freezing. o For smaller quantities of fresh food, you should turn the thermostat dial to position <6>, approximately 1 hour 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.
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 upper freezer drawers (5).
Water flowing sound o This is caused by water flowing into the evaporating tray during the defrosting process and can be heard whilst the fridge freezer is defrosting. Water blowing sound o This is caused by a fan operating to allow air to circulate around the cabinet. This is what makes the appliance a frost free. Cleaning and maintenance WARNING: PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR APPLIANCE IS DISCONNECTED FROM YOUR MAINS SUPPLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO CLEAN IT.
The defrost drain hole o Defrosting occurs automatically in the refrigerator compartment 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.
The evaporating tray o The evaporating tray at the rear of the appliance can be removed for cleaning purposes. o IMPORTANT: PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR APPLIANCE IS DISCONNECTED FROM YOUR MAINS SUPPLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO CLEAN THE EVAPORATING TRAY. o To remove the evaporating tray you should unscrew the two fixing screws that hold it in position (as indicated in the above diagram).
Defrosting the freezer compartment Your appliance is frost free, so you will not normally need to manually defrost the freezer compartment. However if for example the door is left open for a prolonged period of time or the door gasket is not sealing correctly, then you could get ice building in the freezer section. If this occurs, then you should follow the steps below.
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 WARNING: PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR APPLIANCE IS DISCONNECTED FROM YOUR MAINS SUPPLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULB.
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.
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.
Reversing the doors IMPORTANT: Make sure you have enough room to lay the appliance on its side, care should be taken not to damage or break the condenser coils on the rear of the fridge freezer. You should also ensure that there are no sharp or hard objects on the floor in this area. THE APPLIANCE MUST BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SUPPLY BEFORE COMMENCING THE DOOR REVERSAL PROCESS. CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THIS PROCESS WILL REQUIRE TWO PEOPLE TO COMPLETE IT.
2. Carefully remove the fridge door and freezer doors, by pulling them away from the cabinet. o The middle hinge should also be removed from the cabinet at this point. o Both of the doors should be gently placed on some form of padded surface, so that damage is not caused to them. 3. On the underneath of the appliance (right hand side), there is an adjustable foot. On the underneath of the appliance (left hand side), there is an adjustable foot and a bottom hinge fixing.
5. Fit the two middle hinge screw caps into the holes on the right hand side of the cabinet. 6. Unscrew the pin from the top right hinge (A) and screw it into the top left hinge (B) 7. Remove the top screw hole plug from the left hand side of the refrigerator door. o Transfer the bush from the top right hand corner of the refrigerator door, into the hole on the top left hand corner of the refrigerator door. o Swap the bush on the bottom right hand corner of the refrigerator door to the opposite side.
8. Remove the top screw hole plug from the left hand side of the freezer door. o Transfer the bush from the top right hand corner of the freezer door, into the hole on the top left hand corner of the freezer door. o Swap the bush on the bottom right hand side of the freezer door to the opposite side. 9. Turn the middle hinge 180° from its original position and then fix it to the left hand side of the cabinet using the original screws. These screws must be fully tightened.
o IMPORTANT: You must ensure that all of the hinge pins locate into the relevant holes in the fridge and freezer doors. Also the washers that fit over the hinge pins must also be present. IMPORTANT: Check that both the upper and lower doors open and shut 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 fridge and freezer door.
Troubleshooting IMPORTANT: If your fridge freezer appears not to be operating properly, before contacting the Baumatic Service Department, please refer to the checklist below. My fridge freezer 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).
Ice has formed on the inner back wall of my fridge o Check that food has not been pushed too far back inside the appliance, so that it is in contact with the inner back wall. o IMPORTANT: 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. There is water in the base of the fridge or leaking out of my fridge. o Follow the “The defrost drain hole” section on page 17.
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