Baumatic BV12.3A User Manual
BV12.3A
Freezer
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USER MANUAL FOR YOUR BAUMATIC
BV12.3A 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 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.)
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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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