Baumatic BL555SE Instruction manual

BL555SE

Under-counter

larder fridge

USER MANUAL FOR YOUR BAUMATIC

BL555SE

Under-counter larder fridge

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.

JW 21/09/12

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Contents

Environmental note 4
Important safety information 5 - 6
Specifications of your larder fridge 7
Description of the appliance 8 - 9

Description of the product features 8 - 9
Using your Baumatic fridge 9-10

Before switching on 9
During first use 10
Switching on the appliance and setting the thermostat 10

Arranging and storing food in the fridge section 11-12
Normal operating noises 12

Energy saving when using your fridge 13
Cleaning and maintenance 14-16

The defrost drain hole 14
Replacing the light bulb 15
Prolonged OFF periods 16

Installation 16-21
Electrical connection 17-18
Positioning 18
Levelling the appliance 18
Reversing the door 18-20

Troubleshooting 21-22
Baumatic consumables 23
Technical data 24
Contact details 25

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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 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. 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 R600a refrigerant, which is a natural gas

that does not contain CFCs that can damage the environment.
However it is a flammable substance, therefore care should be
taken:

 During the transportation and installation of the

appliance, make sure that the refrigeration pipe work
does not get damaged.

 If it does become damaged then sources of ignition

and open flames should be avoided. Also the room
that the appliance is situated in should be thoroughly
ventilated.

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 Customer Care Department.

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Specifications of your larder fridge

o Fridge gross capacity: 131 litres
o Fridge net capacity: 121 litres
o Automatic defrost
o Adjustable thermostat
o 2 x Adjustable safety glass shelves
o 1 x Salad crisper shelf (safety glass)
o 1 x Salad crisper
o 2 x General door racks
o 1 x Bottle rack
o 1 x Egg rack
o Adjustable feet
o Reversible door

Dimensions of appliance

Height: 845 mm
Width: 545 mm
Depth: 566 mm

Energy efficiency class

Energy class: A+

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) Adjustable safety glass shelves

2) Salad crisper shelf (Safety glass)

3) Salad crisper

4) General door racks

5) Temperature control and internal light

6) Bottle rack

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) Crisper drawer and cover

o The crisper drawer is in the bottom of your refrigerator and there

is a cover that goes over it.

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

prematurely.

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3) General door racks

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 rack

o The lower door rack should be used for storing reasonably sized

bottles.

o IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT THAT NONE OF THE

SHELVES THAT SIT IN THE DOOR ARE OVERLOADED, AS
THIS WILL DRASTICALLY REDUCE THEIR WORKING LIFE.

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.

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.

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