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.
Baumatic ltd. - Conditions of guarantee .................20
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Environmental note
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.
Conformity to W.E.E.E.
Directive
This appliance is marked according to
the European directive 2002/96/EC on
Waste electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE). By ensuring this product is
disposed of correctly, you will help
prevent potential negative consequences
for the environment and human health,
which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of this
product.
The symbol on the product, or on the
documents accompanying the product,
indicates that this appliance may not be
treated as household waste. Instead it
shall be handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment.
Disposal must be carried out in
accordance with local environmental
regulations for waste disposal.
For more detailed information about
treatment, recovery and recycling of this
product, please contact your local city
offi ce, your hosehold waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased
the product.
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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
qualifi ed electrician or competent person.
Use of the appliance
Before using your
appliance
Refrigerant
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• 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.
• Altering the specifi cation of the appliance must not be
attempted for reasons of safety.
• 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.
• Your appliance contains R600a refrigerant, which is a
natural gas that does not contain CFCs that can damage the
environment. However it is a fl ammable 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
fl ames should be avoided. Also the room that the appliance is
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situated in should be thoroughly ventilated.
• Do not place any objects on top of the appliance, as this may
damage the table top.
Child safety
General safety
• Packaging material should be kept away from children.
• Children should not be allowed to touch the controls or play
with the appliance.
• Do not pull on the power supply cable to remove the plug
from your mains supply socket.
• Do not pull out or insert the plug with wet hands.
• Do not attempt to use your appliance outdoors or any place
where it is likely to come into contact with the elements.
• Before cleaning the appliance or performing maintenance
work, ensure that the appliance has been disconnected from
your mains supply.
• Never allow the back coils of the appliance to come into
contact with the wall surface.
• Always ensure that the location where you are installing your
appliance is free of stored items such as papers and other
fl ammable materials.
• Never block the ventilation openings of the appliance, either
on the inside or its exterior.
• It is vital to keep your appliance well ventilated, so that there
is proper air fl ow between the bottom of the unit and the
plinth/kick plate which it is sitting on.
• Do not place electrical devices inside of the appliance.
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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.
Specifi cations of your freezer
Congratulations on purchasing a Baumatic BR22/8 Built-in
Combi Fridge/Freezer!
• Frost free freezer
• Adjustable thermostat
• Electronic control
• Bacteria safe system
• Fast freeze function
• Temperature rise warning indicator
• Open door warning indicator
• 8 Freezer drawers
• Reversible door
• Adjustable feet
• Stainless steel front and sides
Dimensions of appliance mm (H x W x D): 1800 x 600 x 640
Energy effi ciency class
Energy class: A
* Please refer to the installation instructions for more specifi c
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 fi nd 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 fi nd 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. No frost freezing unit
3. Interior illumination
4. Freezing and storage drawers
5. Large storage drawer
6. Adjustable feet
7. Wheels
• The freezer drawers are protected against accidental
extraction.
• To remove a drawer from the appliance, open it and lift the
front part upwards. Then pull it out.
• Certain models are fi tted with pull out slide guides which
facilitate opening.
• Pull out guide drawers are extracted by lifting the rear end and
pulling out at an angle under 45 degrees. You need to reinsert
them the opposite way, to put a pull out guide drawer back into
position.
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Using your Baumatic freezer
Before switching on
During fi rst use
• Make sure that it has been installed by a suitably qualifi ed
person, as per the information contained in Baumatic’s
installation instructions.
• After delivery, wait for three 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.
• The outside of the appliance and the removable accessories
contained within it, should be cleaned with a solution of liquid
soap and water.
• 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.
• There can be an odour when you fi rst switch on the appliance.
It will lessen as the appliance starts to cool.
• When you fi rst switch on the appliance, the compressor
will run continuously for approximately 24 hours or until the
refrigerator reaches a cool enough temperature.
• During this period of time, you should try not to open the
door frequently or place a large amount of food within the
appliance.
• 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.
Control panel
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A Temperature selector and on/off button
B Green LED (illuminates when the appliance is switched on)
C Freezer alarm off button (model with buttons only)
D Freezer alarm LED
E Fast Freeze button (model with buttons only)
F Fast Freeze LED
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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 right hand side of the control panel.
• The appliance is switched on by turning dial A towards the
Max position.
• The green LED will come on when the dial moves past Min.
• The appliance is switched off when the arrow on the dial points
to the ON/OFF symbol
mains power.
• The thermostat automatically regulates the temperature inside
the freezer, depending on what position you have turned the
thermostat control knob to.
• Position
not cool.
• Position Min will give you a higher temperature inside the
freezer.
• Position Max will give you a lower temperature inside the
freezer.
• Ideally the thermostat should be set to the Eco position.
• The freezer section can cool down to -18°C and lower.
• 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.
• On the maximum setting (position Max), 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 the Eco position.
means that the appliance is switched off and will
. However the appliance is still under
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The freezer compartment
The freezer compartment is suitable for storing and freezing
food.
• 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.
• The freezer compartment is only able to freeze a certain
quantity of food at one time. You should not attempt to freeze
more than 25 kilograms of fresh food within a 24 hour period.
• Your appliance allows freezing in all drawers, but not more
than 7 kg in any particular drawer, and 4 kg in the bottom
drawer.
• 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.
• The guidance of the food manufacturer should be followed, in
regard to the maximum storage time.
• Thawed foods must not be frozen for a second time.
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• Do not let the already frozen packages touch the fresh ones.
• To freeze the maximum quantity of fresh food specifi ed above,
you should activate the Fast Freeze function 24 hours prior to
attempting freezing.
• For smaller quantities of fresh food, you should activate the
Fast Freeze function approximately 6 hours prior to attempting
freezing.*
* For more information on the Fast Freeze function, please
see the “Setting the Fast Freeze function”
• 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 fl avour. It will also ensure that fl avour does
not transfer from other foods.
• The food should be placed on the freezer compartment’s base.
Do not allow fresh food to touch items that are already frozen.
• After 24 hours you should check that the fresh food is
satisfactorily frozen. If it is then the fast freeze function should
be switched off.
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Tips on freezing
• Freezer bags, polythene wraps, aluminium foil (extra thick)
and special cans for frozen foods are suitable packaging for
storing frozen goods in.
• Tape, rubber bands or plastic clips are suitable for sealing
bags and wrappings.
• Before sealing a suitable bag, you should compress the air out
of it, as this will help the food to freeze more easily.
• Flat packages freeze more easily.
• If you are freezing liquid, then do not fi ll the container to the
brim. Liquids will expand when being frozen.
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.
FoodPeriod
Fruit, beeffrom 10 to12 months
Vegetables, veal, poultryfrom 8 to 10 months
Venisonfrom 6 to 8 months
Pork from 4 to 6 months
Chopped (minced ) meat4 months
Bread, pastry, TV-dinner, fat free fi sh 3 months
Intestines 2 months
Smoked sausages, fat fi sh1 month
Storing commercially
frozen food
Defrosting frozen food
• The storage time and recommended temperature for storing
commercially frozen foods, are indicated on the packaging.
• Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for storage and
use of frozen food.
• When shopping, be careful to choose food which is adequately
packed and is provided with complete storage instructions. It
should have been stored in a freezer where the temperature
does not rise above -18°C.
• Do not buy packages of food that are covered with frost. This
could indicate that the package has thawed at least once
before.
• Take care that your frozen food packages do not start to thaw
before you place them in your freezer. This will shorten the
length of time that you can safely store the food for.
• Partially thawed or defrosted foods should be used as soon as
possible.
• Cold air preserves the food but it does not destroy the micro
organisms which rapidly activate themselves after defrosting
and make foods perishable.
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• Partial defrosting reduces the nutritional value of food,
especially fruits, vegetables and readymade meals.
Fast freeze function
Freezer alarm
Model with buttons
• To activate the fast freeze function, press button E.
• The orange LED light (F) will come on.
• To turn off the fast freeze function, again press button E.
• The orange LED light (F) will turn off.
• If the fast freeze function is not switched off, then it will do so
automatically after approximately 50 hours.
Model with no buttons
• Turn the thermostat dial (A) to the SF position.
• The orange LED light (F) will come on.
• To turn off the fast freeze function, turn the thermostat dial (A)
back to the ECO position.
• The orange LED light (F) will turn off.
• If the fast freeze function is not switched off, then it will do so
automatically after approximately 50 hours.
• To repeat the fast freeze function if it switches off
automatically, you will need to turn the dial back to the ECO
position and then back to the SF position. The orange LED
light (F) will come back on.
• The red signal light (D) indicates that the appliance has
sensed an excessive rise in temperature.
• The light goes off automatically when the freezer cools to a
temperature where there is no longer a danger to the food
being stored in the appliance.
• When the appliance is fi rst switched on, there is an inbuilt 24
hour delay to the freezer alarm switching on. This will prevent
the alarm triggering unnecessarily whilst the appliance is
getting down to working temperature.
• These models also have an audible alarm, in the form of an
intermittent beep, as well as the red light.
• The alarm can be cancelled by pressing button (C).
• The alarm will sound every 24 hours, if the temperature in the
freezer is still not low enough to safely store food.
Defrosting your freezer
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• Your appliance is frost free, so there is no need to defrost it
manually.
• You may occasionally see the appearance of a frost layer, but
over a period of time the frost free system will remove it.
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Cleaning and maintenance
WARNING: PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR APPLIANCE IS
DISCONNECTED FROM YOUR MAINS SUPPLY BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO CLEAN IT.
• Do not clean the appliance by pouring water onto it or spraying
water over it.
• The freezer compartment should be cleaned periodically, using
a solution of bicarbonate of soda and lukewarm water.
• Clean the accessories separately with soap and water. Do not
clean them in a dishwasher.
• Do not sure abrasive products, detergents or soaps.
• After washing the appliance, wipe over the area that you have
cleaned with a damp cloth and then dry it thoroughly.
• When cleaning is complete, dry your hands and then
reconnect the plug to your mains supply.
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Replacing the light bulb
Installation
WARNING: PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR APPLIANCE
IS DISCONNECTED FROM YOUR MAINS SUPPLY
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO REPLACE THE LIGHT
BULB.
• Remove the plastic cover and replace the bulb with a new one.
• The bulb that you should use is an E14 max, which is the
same as the bulb originally fi tted by the factory.
• Please dispose of the bulb correctly.
• The light bulb is not covered by Baumatic’s guarantee.
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
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YOUR REFRIGERATOR IS INTENDED FOR FITTED AND
PERMANENT INSTALLATION.
We recommend that the appliance is connected by a qualifi ed
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.
• Your refrigerator comes supplied with a 13 amp plug fi tted. If in
future you need to change the fuse in this plug, then a 13 amp
ASTA approved (BS 1362) fuse must be used.
• The wiring in the mains lead is coloured as follows:
Brown Live
Blue Neutral
Green and yellow Earth
• 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 andyellow.
• 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
• It is advisable that your appliance is only installed in a location
where the ambient temperature of the room, corresponds with
the climate classifi cation 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 classifi cationAppropriate ambient temperature
SN+10 to +32 degrees centigrade
N+16 to +32 degrees centigrade
ST+10 to +38 degrees centigrade
T+18 to +43 degrees centigrade
• Positioning the appliance requires two persons in order to
avoid injuries or damage to the appliance.
• 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).
• You should check whether there is an electrical socket
available, which will be accessible after your appliance is
installed.
• Place the appliance fl atly and fi rmly on a solid base. The
appliance is fi tted with adjustable feet on the front side, used
to level the appliance.
• The rear side of the appliance is fi tted with wheels which
facilitate the positioning of the appliance into its fi nal location.
• Anything positioned above the appliance must be at least 5
cm away to allow suffi cient cooling of the condenser. You must
allow a 15 mm gap to the rear of the appliance.
• Avoid exposing the appliance to direct sunlight or heat
sources. If this is not feasible, then you should install an
insulation plate between the appliance and the adjacent heat
source.
• The bottom front corners of your appliance are fi tted with
handles to facilitate moving. The appliance may stand
independently or adjacent to a cupboard or wall.
• Be sure to leave enough space for the opening of the door, to
avoid damage to the appliance or personal injury. Also leave
ample space for extracting shelves (see diagram on the next
page).
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Reversing the door of
your appliance
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Caution! After unscrewing any of the fi xing 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 nr. 8, screwdriver, torx 25.
• Remove the upper hinge cover from both sides of the
appliance.
• WHILST SUPPORTING THE DOOR, unscrew upper hinge
screws and remove the upper door from the middle hinge.
• On the bottom side of the upper 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.
• Unscrew the forced door closure system (B) and fi x it to the
opposite side of the door (certain models only).
• Unscrew the middle hinge screws and remove the door from
the bottom hinge.
• Unscrew the leg holder fi xing screws.
• 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.
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• Unscrew, remove and then replace the position of the end
switch (E) and decorative peg (F) (for models with forced door
closing system).
• Unscrew the three screws fi xing the bottom hinge and then fi x
the bottom hinge on the opposite side.
• To fi t 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
operating properly, before contacting the Baumatic
Service Department, please refer to the checklist
below.
ProblemWhat to do
MY FREEZER DOES
NOT APPEAR TO BE
WORKING/THERE IS
NO POWER TO MY
APPLIANCE.
MY FREEZER APPEARS
TO BE PERFORMING
POORLY
MY FREEZER IS NOISYThe refrigerant gas that circulates the pipework of the appliance
ICE IS FORMING INSIDE
MY FROST FREE
FREEZER
THE RED WARNING
LIGHT KEEPS COMING
ON
Check that the plug is fully inserted into the power socket.
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).
Check that the thermostat inside the appliance has not been turned
to the off position.
Check that your mains supply voltage, corresponds to the voltage
stated on the rating plate of your appliance.
Check that the appliance isn’t overloaded and that food hasn’t been
packed too tightly into it.
The thermostat setting is too low, you should turn the thermostat up
higher.
Ensure that the door is closing properly and that the door has not
been opened for a prolonged period in error.
Ensure that there is adequate ventilation for your appliance.
may make a slight noise, even if the compressor is not running.
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.
Check that food has not been pushed too far back inside the
appliance, so that it is in contact with the inner back wall.
Check that the door is sealing correctly. Clean or replace the door
gasket if it is dirty or damaged.
Frequent opening of the door or the door is being left open for too
long.
Inserting hot food in the freezer.
Frequent opening of the door or the door is being left open for too
long.
Door not closing properly, check that the door gasket is sealing
properly.
There has been a long power failure on your mains supply
An excessive quantity of fresh food has been inserted at once.
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ProblemWhat to do
THE DOOR IS DIFFICULT
TO OPEN
THE GREEN LED IS
FLASHING
AN ERROR CODE OF
E1 APPEARS ON THE
DIGITAL DISPLAY
If you attempt to open the door immediately after you have just
closed it, you may experience some resistance. This happens
because a certain quantity of cold air escapes from the appliance
through the open door and is replaced by warm ambient air.
Cooling of such air creates negative pressure (a vacuum) and
suction, which prevents easy opening of the door. This will
normalise after several minutes and you should be able to open the
door with ease again.
Contact the Baumatic Service Department on telephone number
0118 933 6911.
Contact the Baumatic Service Department on telephone number
0118 933 6911.
Troubleshooting helpful
hint
If the above hints do not seem to cure the diffi culty
that you are facing, then you should turn the
thermostat dial to the off position and disconnect the
power cord from your mains supply.
Wait ten minutes and then reconnect the appliance to
your mains supply and turn the thermostat dial back
to it’s normal operating position (ECO).
If your appliance is still not working correctly, then please
contact the Baumatic Service Department on telephone
number 0118 933 6911.
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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: www.baumatic.co.uk or
through returning 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 fi tted 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 12months (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.
This guarantee does not cover:
X Sinks and taps
X Failure to comply with the manufacturers instructions for use.
X The replacement of cosmetic components of accessories
X Accidental damage or wilful abuse.
X Subsequent loss or damage owing to the failure of the appliance or electrical supply
X Incorrect installation
X Losses caused by Acts of God, civil war, failure to obtain spare parts, strikes or lockouts
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X 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.