Baumatic BF337SS User Manual

BF337SS Frost free

fridge/freezer

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USER MANUAL FOR YOUR BAUMATIC

BF337SS 337 Litre frost free stainless

steel combi 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.

DD 30/01/07

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Contents

Environmental note 4

Important safety information 5 – 6

Specifications of your fridge freezer 7

Dimensions of the appliance 7
Energy efficiency class 7
Cubic capacities 7
Specifications of your appliance 7
Description of the appliance 8
Description of the product features 9

Using your Baumatic fridge freezer 10
Before switching on 10
During first use 10
Control panel 11
Turning on the appliance and setting the thermostat 12
Selecting superfreeze mode 13
Selecting holiday mode 13

Arranging and storing food in the fridge section 14

The freezer compartment 15

Freezing fresh food 15
Tips on freezing 16
Making ice cubes 16

Important user information 17

Cleaning and maintenance 17-18

Defrosting the
Replacing the light bulb 19

Installation 20
Electrical connection 20
Positioning 21
Reversing the doors 22-24

Troubleshooting 25

Baumatic Ltd. conditions of guarantee 26

Contact details 27

freezer compartment 18-19

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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.

o The packaging materials that Baumatic uses are environmentally

friendly and can be recycled.

o Please 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 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. It is suitable for storing food that needs to
be chilled and refrigerated. 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.

o Altering the specification of the appliance must not be attempted

for reasons of safety.

Before using your appliance

o Check 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

o Your appliance contains R134a refrigerant, which is a natural gas

that does not contain CFCs that can damage the environment.

o Care should be taken during the transportation and installation

of the appliance to make sure that the refrigeration pipework
does not get damaged.

o Do not place any objects on top of the appliance, as

this may damage the table top.

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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.

o Before cleaning the appliance or performing

maintenance work, ensure that the appliance has been
disconnected from your mains supply.

o Never allow the back coils of the appliance to come into contact

with the wall surface.

o Always ensure that the location where you are installing your

appliance is free of stored items such as papers and other
flammable materials.

o Never block the ventilation openings of the appliance, either on

the inside or its exterior.

o It 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.

o Do not place electrical devices inside of the appliance, such as

mixers or ice cream makers.

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 Service Department.

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Specifications of your fridge freezer

Congratulations on purchasing a Baumatic fridge freezer

Dimensions of your appliance

o Height: 1869 mm
o Width: 600 mm
o Depth: 634 mm

Energy efficiency class

Energy class: A

Cubic capacities

o Gross capacity (fridge): 223 litres
o Gross capacity (freezer): 114 litres
o Net capacity (fridge): 208 litres
o Net capacity (freezer): 97 litres

Specifications of the appliance

o Frost free fridge and freezer
o Electronic control operation
o Fast freeze switch
o Mark resistant coating
o 3 Safety glass shelves
o 2 Salad crispers
o Butter compartment
o Bottle rack
o 3 General racks
o 3 Freezer drawers
o Reversible doors

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 inside of the fridge section. You will need to open the door of
your appliance to be able to find it. The rating plate will indicate the
ambient temperature range that your appliance will function correctly
within.

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Description of the appliance

1) Shelves 13) Refrigerator light

2) Salad crisper 14) Airflow duct vent

3) Salad drawers

4) Rating plate

5) Ice cube tray

6) Freezer drawers

7) Adjustable foot

8) Large bottle shelf

9) Small bottle shelf

10) Egg holder

11) Dairy compartment

12) Control panel

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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) Salad drawer and cover

o The salad drawers can be found in the bottom of your

refrigerator and there is a cover that goes over them.

o The cover helps to prevent fruit and vegetables from drying out

prematurely.

3) Upper door shelves

o The door liner holds various shelves, which are suitable for

storing eggs, cheese, butter and yogurt. As well as smaller
packages, tubes, cans etc.

4) Bottle shelf

o The lower shelf should be used for storing reasonably sized

bottles.

o IMPORTANT: NONE OF THE SHELVES THAT SIT IN THE

DOOR SHOULD BE OVERLOADED, AS THIS WILL
DRASTICALLY REDUCE THEIR WORKING LIFE.

5) Freezer compartment

o A freezer section, with a net capacity of 97 litres.

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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 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.

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 first switch on the appliance. It

will lessen as the appliance starts to cool.

During first use

o When you first switch on the appliance, 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 unplugged, you must allow at least 5

minutes before restarting the appliance with the thermostat or
reconnecting it to your mains supply.

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Control panel

FREEZER NEON

Green light- freezer section at temperature
Red light - freezer section not at temperature

REFRIGERATOR NEON

Green light- fridge section at temperature
Red light - fridge section not at temperature

(1) VAC
This will keep the fridge at a temperature of 7°C and the freezer at a
temperature of -16°C (Holiday mode).

(2) LOW
This will keep the fridge at a temperature of 5°C and the freezer at a
temperature of -18°C.

(3) MID
This will keep the fridge at a temperature of 3°C and the freezer at a
temperature of -20°C.

(4) HIGH
This will keep the fridge at a temperature of 1°C and the freezer at a
temperature of -22°C.

(5) SUPER
This will keep the fridge at a temperature of 0°C and the freezer at a
temperature of -23°C (Superfreeze mode).

TEMP. CONTROL
Press this button to alter the temperature setting.

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Turning on the appliance and setting the thermostat

o You switch on your appliance by connecting it to your mains

supply.

o The FREEZER and REFRIGERATOR neons will light red.

o Press the TEMP.CONTROL button to cycle through the

temperature settings. A green neon will light to indicate what
setting you have currently selected.

o Keep pressing the TEMP.CONTROL button until the neon of the

temperature setting that you desire is lit.

o After releasing the TEMP.CONTROL button, the setting that you

have selected will flash for a few seconds. When it is
permanently lit, the temperature setting is fixed.

o The thermostat automatically regulates the temperature inside

the fridge freezer, depending on the setting that you have
selected.

o If you want to alter the temperature setting, press the

TEMP.CONTROL button until the required temperature neon
(LOW, MID or HIGH) is lit.

o You should not put food in either the fridge or freezer

until the FREEZER and REFRIGERATOR neons have turned
green.

o IMPORTANT: The ambient temperature of the room, the

temperature of food and the amount of food that has been
placed in the fridge freezer and how often the door is opened,
will all affect the temperature being maintained by the appliance.

o You can select either the LOW (2), MID (3) or HIGH (4)

temperature setting for normal operation of the fridge freezer.
We would recommend that the MID temperature setting should
be used for the appliance to work at its optimum level.

o On the maximum setting (HIGH), your fridge freezer will work

harder to maintain a lower temperature. There is no need to run
your appliance on this setting for prolonged periods and you
should return the temperature setting to MID.

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Selecting superfreeze mode

This setting should be used before and whilst you are freezing fresh
food, it will ensure that a powerful supply of cold air enters both the
fridge and freezer compartment.

o Press the TEMP.CONTROL button until the SUPER (5) neon is

lit.

o After releasing the TEMP.CONTROL button, the SUPER (5)

neon will flash for a few seconds. When it is permanently lit, the
appliance is in superfreeze mode.

IMPORTANT: This mode should only be used prior to
and when freezing fresh food. You should not run
the appliance in superfreeze mode for prolonged
periods. After the food is frozen, you should return
the temperature setting to MID (3).

Selecting holiday mode

This setting can be used to save energy, if you are going to be away
from home for a period of time. It will keep the fridge at a temperature
of 7°C and the freezer at a temperature of -16°C.

o Press the TEMP.CONTROL button until the VAC (1) neon is lit.

o After releasing the TEMP.CONTROL button, the VAC (1) neon

will flash for a few seconds. When it is permanently lit, the
appliance is in holiday mode.

IMPORTANT: You should remove items from the fridge
that will perish quickly before selecting holiday mode.
Before restocking the fridge, you should return the
temperature setting to MID (3).

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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 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 attention 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 door 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 polythene 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 and bananas should only be

stored in a refrigerator IF they are stored in airtight
containers.

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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 (or 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, you 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 power that the appliance uses.

o The guidance of the food manufacturer 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 select
SUPERFREEZE mode, 24 hours prior to
attempting freezing.

o For smaller quantities of fresh food, you

should select SUPERFREEZE mode,
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 frozen. If it is then you should
return the temperature setting to MID (3).

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Tips on freezing

o Freezer bags, polythene wraps, aluminium foil (extra thick) and

special cans for frozen foods are 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.

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Important user information

IMPORTANT: Care should be taken to make sure that
the airflow duct vents on the rear interior wall of the
fridge and freezer sections are not blocked.

IMPORTANT: If your mains 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 cut to the appliance, when
power is restored it will take approximately 30
minutes for the compressor to start running again.

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 p

ouri it ng water onto

or spraying water over it.

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.

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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 you will not need to manually defrost
the freezer section.

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 The day before you defrost, you should select superfreeze mode;

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 wrapped in several layers of paper
and stored in a cool place. The foods rise in temperature will
shorten its storage life and therefore 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 Turn the appliance off by turning off the power supply to the

fridge freezer.

o Remove the drawers from the freezer section and leave the door

to the freezer compartment open. You can place a bowl of warm
water inside the freezer compartment 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.

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
turned back on.

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o With dry hands, reconnect your appliance to your mains supply.

You should select the HIGH temperature setting for a 24 hour
period, before returning it to the normal temperature setting of
MID.

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 on 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.

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.

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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 refrigerator.

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 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 fuse 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 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.

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.

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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.

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

o Positioning the appliance requires two people in order to avoid

injuries or damage to the appliance.

o Your 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.

o You should check whether there is an electrical socket available,

which will be accessible after your appliance is installed.

o Place the appliance flatly and firmly on a solid base. The

appliance is fitted with adjustable feet on the front side, which
can be used to level the appliance.

o Anything positioned above the appliance must be at least 15 cm

away to allow sufficient cooling of the condenser. You must allow
a 5 cm gap to the rear and either side of the appliance.

o If you are placing another cooling appliance next door to this

product, then there must be a gap of at least 2cm between the
appliances. This will help to prevent condensation from forming.

o Be sure to leave enough space for the opening of the door, to

avoid damage to the appliance or personal injury.

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Reversing the doors

IMPORTANT: Make sure you have enough room
to lay the appliance on its back, without
damaging or breaking 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.

You must disassemble the lower door first (freezer) and
then the upper door (fridge). Any parts that you remove
from the appliance whilst reversing the door, should be
retained for later use.

1) Lay the appliance on its back.

2) Remove the plinth
beneath the bottom door
by gently pulling it away
from the fridge freezer
cabinet.

3) Using a star-headed
screwdriver, unscrew the
lower hinge assemblies
(left and right) and lift
them out of their sockets.

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4) Move the pin and washer that connects to the right hand hinge,
from the right hand hole to the left hand hole.

5) Remove the lower door by gently
sliding it downwards, away from the main
body of the fridge freezer.

6) Using a star-headed screwdriver, unscrew
the middle hinge and lift it out of its socket.

7) Carefully slide the upper door from the upper hinge pin (K) and
then using a star head screwdriver unscrew if from the cabinet.

8) Using a star-headed screwdriver, unscrew the upper hinge
assembly. Then using a flat-headed screwdriver, disassemble the top
panel that the upper hinge screwed into.

9) Take the top console panel and using a small flat-headed
screwdriver, push out the hole on the left hand side.

10) Screw the top hinge assembly back into place, making sure that it
is on the opposite side of the cabinet from its original position.

11) Screw the top panel back into
place and then reattach the upper
hinge pin (K). Making sure that it is
on the same side as the top hinge
assembly. IMPORTANT: You should
make sure that the position of the
upper pin hinge lines up exactly with
the hinge hole in the top of the upper
door.

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12) Reattach the upper door to the hinge pin. IMPORTANT: The door
must be supported from the underneath until step 17 has been
completed. The upper door MUST NOT be allowed to hang loose whilst
steps 12-17 are being followed. We recommend that one person
supports the door, whilst the other person completes the steps
outlined below.

13) Using a small flat-headed screwdriver, prise
the covering caps from the hole in the middle of
the cabinet. Place them in the holes that have
been left by the removal of the middle hinge.

14) Invert the middle hinge and carefully place the
hinge pin into the bottom hole of the upper door.

15) Firmly secure the middle hinge assembly to the cabinet using the
screws that you removed previously. The holes contain insulation foam
which can be easily bored into.

16) Ensure that the upper door is level, and make sure that it can
open and shut easily, without fouling against the cabinet.

17) Reconnect the lower door, taking care to ensure that the top pin
fits securely into its socket.

18) Reattach the bottom hinges, making sure that lower hinge pin and
washers are located on the opposite side of the cabinet to their original
position. Take care to ensure that the lower hinge pin fits into the
socket properly.

19) Ensure that all hole covering caps are replaced.

IMPORTANT: Check that both the upper and lower
doors open and shut correctly, without fouling, after
you have completed the door reversal process.

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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).

o Check that your mains supply voltage, corresponds to the

voltage stated on the rating plate of your appliance.

My fridge freezer appears to be performing poorly

o Check that the appliance isn’t overloaded and that food hasn’t

been packed too tightly into it.

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 left open for a prolonged period in error.

o Ensure that there is adequate ventilation for your appliance.

My fridge freezer is noisy

o The refrigerant gas that circulates the pipework of the appliance

may make a slight noise, even if the compressor is not running.

o If the noise worsens or the appliance gets louder than normal;

check that it is leveled off correctly, that nothing is touching the
rear of the fridge freezer and that nothing placed inside the
appliance is rattling.

Ice has formed on the inner back wall of the fridge, or
there is water in the base of the 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.

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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.

To qualify for your full 24 months guarantee you must register your appliance within 28 days of purchase
to be covered under this guarantee. This can be done online via:
the guarantee card which can be found in each new Baumatic appliance.

* In addition, your appliance is covered by a 5 year parts warranty. Baumatic Ltd will provide free of
charge the parts required to repair the appliance, only if they are fitted by a Baumatic engineer, for any
defect that arises due to faulty materials or workmanship within a period of 5 years from the original
purchase date.
* An additional 1 to 3 year insurance scheme for labour is available should you wish to extend the

warranty period.
Should any person other than an authorised representative of Baumatic Ltd interfere with the appliance, the
policy is negated and Baumatic Ltd will be under no further liability.

The guarantee covers the appliance for normal domestic use only, unless otherwise stated.

Any claims made under the terms of the guarantee must be supported by the original invoice/bill of sale
issued at the time of purchase.

This guarantee is transferable only with the written consent of Baumatic Ltd.

If the appliance fails and is considered either not repairable or uneconomical to repair between 12 months
(2 years if registered) and five years, a free of charge replacement will not be offered.

The guarantee for any replacement will only be for the remainder of the guarantee on the original product
purchased.

The guarantee does not cover:

- Sinks and taps

- Failure to comply with the manufacturers instructions for use.

- The replacement of cosmetic components of accessories

- Accidental damage or wilful abuse.

- Subsequent loss or damage owing to the failure of the appliance or electrical supply

- Incorrect installation

- Losses caused by Acts of God, civil war, failure to obtain spare parts, strikes or lockouts

- Filters, fuses, light bulbs, external hoses, damage to bodywork, paintwork, plastic items, covers,
baskets, trays, shelves, burner bases, burner caps, decals, corrosion, rubber seals.

In the course of the work carried out it may be necessary to remove the appliance from it operating
position. Whilst all reasonable care will be taken, Baumatic Ltd cannot accept responsibility for damage
sustained to any property whatsoever in this process.

This guarantee is in addition to and does not diminish your statutory or legal rights.

Contacting Baumatic Ltd

Sales Service Spares Technical/Advice
TEL: [phone] TEL: [phone] TEL: [phone] 0118 933 6933
FAX: [phone] FAX: [phone] FAX: [phone] 0118 933 6942
For ROI (Republic of Ireland), please contact one of the numbers below:
TEL: 01 – 6266798 FAX: 01 - 6266634

Thanks you for buying Baumatic.
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Applies to UK, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland only (Republic of Ireland has 1 year labour & 1 year parts warranty only)

www.baumatic.co.uk or through returning

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Headquarters

Baumatic Ltd.

Baumatic Buildings,

6 Bennet Road,

Reading,

Berkshire

RG2 0QX, United Kingdom

Sales Telephone

[phone]

Sales Fax

[phone]

Service Telephone

[phone]

Service Fax

[phone]

Spares Telephone

[phone]

Technical / Advice Telephone

[phone]

E-mail:

[e-mail]

[e-mail]

Http (Internet site):

www.baumatic.com

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