BLE360SS Refrigerator
USER MANUAL FOR YOUR BAUMATIC BLE360SS Refrigerator You will be mine 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 refrigerator Description of the appliance Description of the product features 7 8 9 Using your Baumatic refrigerator Before switching on During first use Control panel Turning on the appliance and setting the thermostat The digital display 10 10 10 11 11 - 12 12 Arranging and storing food in your refrigerator 12-13 Cleaning and maintenance Defrosting the refrigerator compartment Replacing the light bulb 14 14 –
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.
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 Technical Department. 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 refrigerator Congratulations on purchasing a Baumatic refrigerator o o o o o o o o o o o o Automatic defrost Adjustable thermostat Electronic control 2 Egg racks 2 Butter compartments Bottle rack 5 General racks 4 Safety glass shelves Salad crisper Reversible door Adjustable feet Stainless steel front and sides Dimensions of appliance* Height: Width: Depth: 1800 mm 600 mm 640 mm Energy efficiency class Energy class: A * Please refer to the installation instructions for more spe
Description of the appliance 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Control panel Fan* Interior light Shelf (adjustable height) Foldable egg rack (closed- 6 eggs, open- 12 eggs). Crisper drawer with pull out guides Door shelves Twin row bottle rack with safety holder* Defrost water outlet Adjustable feet Wheels* * Certain models only o Pull out guide drawers are extracted by lifting the rear end and pulling out at an angle under 45 degrees.
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. o Certain models are equipped with a wire bottle rack, this is protected from being pulled out whilst bottles are stored in it.
Using your Baumatic refrigerator 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, are allowed to settle.
Control panel o A: Temperature selector and ON/OFF button o B: Green LED (illuminates when the appliance is switched on) o C: Digital temperature display Indicates the actual freezer temperature inside the appliance, from -16°C to -24°C* * Certain models only. 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 thermostat is located on the right hand side of the control panel.
o The fridge section can cool down to just above 0°C. o IMPORTANT: The ambient temperature of the room, the temperature of food and the amount of food that has been placed in the refrigerator and how often the door is opened, will all affect the temperature being maintained by the appliance. o On the maximum setting (position Max), your refrigerator will work harder to maintain a lower temperature.
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 attention should be given to bottles that may protrude when placed on shelves inside the main section of the refrigerator.
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 sure abrasive products, detergents or soaps.
o The evaporating tray and defrost water drain hole should be cleaned periodically with the defrost drain plug. This will prevent water from collecting in the bottom of the refrigerator, instead of flowing down the defrost drainage channel and drain hole. o You can also pour a small amount of water down the drain hole to clean inside of it.
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 door of your appliance Caution! After unscrewing any of the fixing hinges, hold the door to prevent it from falling and causing damage. Any parts that you remove from the appliance whilst reversing the door, should be retained for later use. Required tools; socket spanner number. 8, screwdriver, torque 25. o Remove the upper hinge cover from both sides of the appliance. o WHILST SUPPORTING THE DOOR, unscrew upper hinge screws and remove the upper door from the middle hinge.
o Tilt the appliance backward at a maximum angle of 35°. Unscrew the leg support screws (C) - left and right, and remove the leg support cover (D). Then place it on the opposite side. o Unscrew, remove and then replace the position of the end switch (E) and decorative peg (F) (for models with forced door closing system). o Unscrew the three screws fixing the bottom hinge and then fix the bottom hinge on the opposite side.
o The thermostat setting is too low, you should turn the thermostat up higher. o Ensure that the door is closing properly and that the door has not been opened for a prolonged period in error. o Ensure that there is adequate ventilation for your appliance. My fridge works continuously without intermittent stoppages. o o o o o The ambient temperature is too high. Frequent opening of the door/door is open for too long. Door not closed properly An excessive quantity of fresh food has been inserted at once.
There is water in the base of the fridge or leaking out of my fridge. o Follow the “Defrosting the refrigerator compartment” section on page 14-15. The green LED is flashing o Contact the Baumatic Service Department on telephone number 0118 933 6911. An error code of E1 appears on the digital display o Contact the Baumatic Service Department on telephone number 0118 933 6911.
Baumatic Ltd. Conditions of Guarantee Dear Customer, Your new Baumatic appliance comes complete with a free 12 month guarantee covering both parts and labour costs resulting from defective materials or workmanship. Baumatic also gives you the opportunity to automatically extend the guarantee period for a further 12 months at no extra cost, giving an initial guarantee period of 24 months. The extended guarantee period applies to England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland only.
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