Baumatic BV12.3A User Manual

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BV12.3A
Freezer
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USER MANUAL FOR YOUR BAUMATIC
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 05/07/10
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Contents
Environmental note 4
Important safety information 5 – 6
Specifications of your freezer 7-8
Dimensions 7 Description of the appliance 8
Using your Baumatic freezer 9-11 Before switching on 9 During first use 9 Turning on the appliance and setting the thermostat 10 Control Panel 11
The freezer compartment 11-13 Freezing fresh food 12 Tips on freezing 12-13 Making ice cubes 13 Freezing with Super Freeze 13
Saving energy when using your freezer 14-15
Cleaning and maintenance 15-17
Defrosting the freezer compartment 16-17
Installation 18-24 Electrical connection 18 Positioning 19 Ventilation requirements 19 Aperture and appliance dimensions 20 Supplied installation components 20 Installing your freezer 21-23 Reversing the door of your appliance 24
Troubleshooting 25-26
Contact details 27
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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.
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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 freezing and storing frozen food. 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 may be 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 pipework 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 and electric 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 freezer
o Fast freeze switch
o Fast freeze indicator light
o Temperature rise warning light
o Adjustable thermostat
o 4 Freezer drawers
o Reversible door
o Adjustable feet
Dimensions of appliance
Height: 875 mm Width: 540 mm Depth: 545 mm
Dimensions of aperture*
Height: 875 mm – 880 mm Width: 560 mm – 570 mm Depth: 550 mm
Energy efficiency class
Energy class: A
* Please refer to the installation instructions for more specific information on the size of aperture that you will require.
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. Control panel & thermostat control
2. Freezer flap
3. Freezer compartment drawer
4. Freezer compartment bottom drawer
5. Adjustable feet
6. Defrost drainage tube
o The top freezer compartment (2) should be used for freezing
fresh food.
o The other drawers (3) and (4) should be used to store food that
is already frozen
o The defrost drainage tube should be used during the defrost
process. (Please refer to the “Defrosting your section.)
freezer”
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Using your Baumatic 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, are allowed 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 refrigerator 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 on the thermostat or connecting it to your mains supply.
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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 control panel, at the top of the freezer.
o The thermostat automatically regulates the temperature inside
the freezer, depending on what number you have turned the thermostat control knob to.
o Position <0> means that the appliance is switched off and will
not cool.
o Position <1> will give you a higher temperature inside the
freezer.
o Position <5> will give you a lower temperature inside the
freezer.
o Ideally the thermostat should be set to a position between <3>
to <4>.
o The freezer section can cool down to -18 degrees centigrade and
lower.
o IMPORTANT: The ambient temperature of the room,
the temperature of food and the amount of food that has been placed in the freezer and how often the door is opened, will all affect the temperature being maintained by the appliance.
o On the maximum setting (position <5>), your 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 thermostat knob to between <3> to <4>.
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Control panel
o Super freeze light- will light up when the super freeze button
has been turned on.
o Power light- will light up as soon as the appliance is connected
to your mains supply.
o Temperature rise warning light- will light up when the
appliance detects a rise in temperature that could affect the contents of your freezer.
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 16 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.
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Freezing fresh food
o To freeze the maximum quantity of fresh food
specified above, you should turn the thermostat knob to position <5>, 24 hours prior to attempting freezing.
o For smaller quantities of fresh food, you
should turn the thermostat knob to position <5>, approximately 6 hours prior to attempting freezing.
o Alternatively you can use the Super Freeze option (see the
“Freezing with Super Freeze” section of this booklet).
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 The food should be placed on the
freezer compartment’s base. Do not allow fresh food to touch items that are already frozen.
o After 24 hours you should check that
the fresh food is satisfactorily frozen. If it is then the thermostat should be turned down to its normal setting (between <3> and <4>).
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.
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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 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.
Freezing with Super Freeze
o Press the Super Freeze button and the freezer will start to run
continuously at its maximum setting.
o The orange Super Freeze light will come on when the Super
Freeze button has been turned on.
o There is no need to adjust the thermostat knob.
o The freezer temperature will decrease and the appliance will get
to its lowest temperature.
o Place the food that is to be frozen inside the freezer, preferably
in the top drawer.
o Once the food is frozen, you should turn off the Super Freeze
setting. DO NOT TURN OFF THE SUPER FREEZE BUTTON
UNTIL THE FOOD IS FULLY FROZEN.
o The orange Super Freeze light will go out and your appliance will
return to normal operation. You can then move the frozen food from the top drawer, into the lower drawers.
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Saving energy when using your freezer
Installing:
o Install the appliance in a cool position. If it is placed in direct
sunlight or next to an oven or other heat source, the energy consumption can increase substantially.
o Ensure the appliance is installed with the correct ventilation
requirements. Restricting ventilation can increase the energy consumption by 15%.
Cleaning and Maintenance:
o Occasionally clean the condenser coils (if present) at the back of
the appliance to maintain a high performance level.
o Defrost the appliance regularly. A build up of thick ice decreases
the efficiency of the appliance. You should defrost whenever the frost reaches 5 mm thickness.
o Clean the door gasket with warm water or a neutral detergent
that leaves no residue. A tight-sealing door gasket is critical to the efficiency of your appliance.
Usage:
o Do not open the door repeatedly or more frequently than you
have to.
o Do not set the thermostat too low. A change of just one degree
can effect the energy consumption by 5%. Use a thermometer to check the temperature.
o The freezer should operate at -15 to -18 degrees Celsius.
o Allow food to sufficiently cool before putting it in the appliance
(but don’t let it sit at room temperature for too long).
o In the freezer, food packages should be scattered and never
grouped or stacked together until they are completely frozen.
o If you are going away for a long period of time, turn off the
appliance, empty and clean it and leave the door ajar.
o If you have a second appliance that is not used, make sure that
it is stored with the power off and the door left ajar until it is actually required.
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Disposing:
o If you're going to throw out your old freezer, see if there's a
chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) recycler in your area. The government department which looks after the environment in your area may be able to help you.
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 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.
o When cleaning is complete, dry your hands and then reconnect
the plug to your mains supply.
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Defrosting the freezer compartment
The frost in the freezer compartment should be removed periodically. You can use a plastic scraper to keep down the amount of frost that builds.
IMPORTANT: The freezer compartment should be defrosted at least twice a year. The number of times that you need to defrost it, will depend on the setting of your thermostat and how much food you freeze and store in the compartment.
o The day before you defrost, turn the thermostat dial to position
<5>, 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 Set the thermostat knob to position <0> and disconnect the
appliance from your mains supply.
o 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 Your appliance is fitted with a defrost drainage tube. Therefore
you should pull out the bottom drawer (A) and place it on the floor in front of the appliance.
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o The defrost drainage tube (B) is located on the back wall of the
freezer. It should be placed in the groove at the front of the freezer.
o You should check to make sure that the defrost water coming
out of the defrost drainage tube, will flow into the bottom drawer that you have placed in front of the appliance.
o Take care to ensure that the bottom drawer does not overflow,
the defrost water may need emptying periodically.
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.
o With dry hands, reconnect your appliance to your mains supply.
Set the thermostat knob to position <5> for a 24 hour period, before returning it to the normal setting of between <3> and <4>.
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.
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Installation
IMPORTANT: Before installation and usage, read all the instructions and make sure tha 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 REFRIGERATOR 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
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).
o The door should be able to open completely and freely
o The appliance should be situated so you can easily access the
food that is stored in it.
o You should check whether there is an electrical socket available,
which will be accessible after your appliance is installed.
Ventilation requirements
1) Your appliance requires ventilation. The minimum amount of
ventilation that it requires is shown in figure 1.
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Aperture and appliance dimensions
2) Figure 2 shows the aperture size that you will need to be able to
install your appliance.
o The appliance must be stood on a level floor. You can use the
leveling feet to take into account any minor unevenness in the floor.
Supplied installation components
a) Top fixing bar b) Sealing strip c) Door slider d) Door guide e) Fixing screws (Ø4 x 17) f) Fixing screws (Ø4.2 x 9.5)
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Installing your freezer
If you need the appliance door to open from the other side, then please reverse the door before commencing the installation process. (See Reversing
the door section).
4) Insert the top fixing bar (a) into the slot on the top of the appliance. Use the Ø4.2 x 9.5 fixing screws (f) to fit the fixing bar to the top of the appliance.
o Pass the power
cable through to the back of the aperture. This will allow the appliance to be easily plugged in, once you have completed the rest of the installation.
5) Cut the sealing strip so that is the same height as the height of the aperture.
o Stick the sealing strip onto the
side of the aperture that the appliance door will open from.
o Carefully lift the appliance and
place it into the aperture of the kitchen unit that you are installing it into.
o Slide the appliance over to the
far left of the aperture, unless you have reversed the door. In which case you should slide the appliance over to the far right of the aperture.
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6) Align the front feet of the appliance, with the front edge of the kitchen unit.
Fix the front feet into position using the Ø4 x 17 fixing screws (e).
7) Screw the top fixing bar to the underneath of the kitchen unit using the Ø4 x 17 fixing screws (e).
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8a) Fit the door guides (d) to the appliance door but do not secure them at this stage.
o Open the furniture door and the appliance door to their fullest
positions. Both of the doors should still be in contact with each other.
o Using a pencil, mark where the edge of the appliance door meets
with the furniture door.
o From the edge of the furniture door, using a pencil you should
mark a distance, which is the thickness of the cabinet wall + 10 mm. This is where the edge of the door slide (c) should be placed, in line with the door guide (d).
o Fix the door slide (c) to the furniture door using the Ø4 x 17
fixing screws (e). The outer edge of the door slide should be placed on the second pencil mark that you made and in line with the door guide.
8b) Insert the door guides (d) into the door slides (c) and using the Ø4.2 x 9.5 fixing screws (f), secure the door guides (d) to the appliance door, through the predrilled hole.
o Close the furniture door and appliance door until they are almost
fully shut. In this position the door guide (d) should not come past the outer edge of the door slide (c). If it does, then your door slide is too close to the edge of your furniture door and should be moved further in.
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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.
o WHILST SUPPORTING THE DOOR. Unscrew the upper hinge
screws.
o On the bottom side of
the door unscrew the swing stopper screws and remove the stopper (A). Fix the attached stopper with its bearing on the opposite side of the door.
o Unscrew the forced door
closure system (B) and fix it to the opposite side of the door (certain models only).
o Remove the door from the bottom hinge.
o Unscrew the leg holder fixing screws.
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 ( Then place it on the opposite side. Unscrew, remove and then replac the position of the end switch (E) and decorative peg (F) (for models w forced door closing system).
o Unscrew the three screws fixing the
bottom hinge and then fix the bottom hinge on the opposite side.
o To fit the door on the opposite side of
the freezer proceed with the above procedure in reverse.
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Troubleshooting
IMPORTANT: If your freezer appears not to be
perating properly, before contacting the Baumatic
o Service Department, please refer to the checkli below.
My freezer does not appear to be working/there is no power to my appliance.
e rted into the power socket.
ck that the plug is fully inseo Ch
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 the thermostat inside the appliance has not been
turned to the off position.
o Check that your mains supply voltage, corresponds to the
voltage stated on the rating
My freezer appears to be performing poorly
Check that the appliance isn’t overloaded and that food hasn’t
o
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 do
not been opened for a p
o Ensure that there is adequate ventilation for your appliance.
My freezer is noisy
The refrigerant gas that circulates the pipe work in the appliance
o
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 and that nothing placed inside the appliance is rattling.
Ice h freezer
o Check that food has not been pushed too far back inside
as quickly formed on the inner back wall of my
the ap wall.
pliance, so that it is in contact with the inner back
plate of your appliance.
or has
rolonged period in error.
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MPORTANT: If any other error codes appear on the cooking
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one display, you should turn the appliance off at the mains
z and contact the Customer Care Helpline. DO NOT continue to use the appliance.
IMPOR operating correctly, then you should disconnect it from your mains supply and then contact Baumatic Customer Care on telephone number (0118) 933 6911.
DO NOT ATTEMPT
OURSELF.
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lease note that if an engineer is asked to attend whilst the product is
P
nder guarantee and finds that the problem is not the result of an
u appliance fault, then you may be liable for the cost of the call out charge.
The app
ny necessary repair. If your appliance is installed in such a
a way that an engineer is concerned that damage will be caused to the appliance or your kitchen, then he will not complete a repair.
This inc
ealed in with sealant, have wooden obstructions placed in
s front of the appliance, like plinths. Or any installation other than the one specified by Baumatic Ltd. has been completed.
Please refer to the conditions of guarantee that appear on t
arranty card that you receive with the appliance.
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IMPORTANT: Baumatic Ltd. operates a policy of continuous
provement and reserves the right to adjust and modify its
im products without prior notification.
liance must be accessible for the engineer to perform
ludes situations where appliances have been tiled in,
TANT: If your appliance appears not to be
TO REPAIR THE APPLIANCE
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