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USER MANUAL FOR YOUR BAUMATIC BF340BL/BF340SS 316 Litre frost free combi fridge freezer BF346BL/SS 337 Litre frost free 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.
Specifications of the BF340BL/BF340SS fridge freezer Specifications of the BF346BL/SS fridge freezer Description of the appliance Description of the product features Using your Baumatic fridge freezer Before switching on During first use Turning on the appliance and setting the thermostat...
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...
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.
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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.
Specifications of the BF340BL/BF340SS fridge freezer Congratulations on purchasing a Baumatic fridge freezer Dimensions of your appliance o Height: 1765 mm o Width: 600 mm o Depth: 636 mm Energy efficiency class Energy class: Cubic capacities Gross capacity (fridge): Gross capacity (freezer):...
Specifications of the BF346BL/BF346SS fridge freezer Congratulations on purchasing a Baumatic fridge freezer Dimensions of your appliance o Height: 1854 mm o Width: 600 mm o Depth: 636 mm Energy efficiency class Energy class: Cubic capacities Gross capacity (fridge): Gross capacity (freezer):...
IMPORTANT: NONE OF THE SHELVES THAT SIT IN THE DOOR SHOULD BE OVERLOADED, AS THIS WILL DRASTICALLY REDUCE THEIR WORKING LIFE. 5) Freezer compartment freezer section, with a net capacity of 81 litres (BF340) or 97 litres (BF346).
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.
You switch on your appliance by connecting it to your mains supply and setting the thermostat. The thermostat control knob is located on the back wall of the fridge section. o The thermostat automatically regulates the temperature inside the fridge freezer, depending on what setting you have turned the thermostat control knob to:- o LOW- This will keep the fridge at a temperature of 7°C and the freezer at a temperature of -18°C.
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.
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.
o After 24 hours you should check that the fresh food is satisfactorily frozen. If it is then the thermostat control knob should be turned back to the MIDDLE position. You can move the food to any drawer within the freezer at this point. Tips on freezing o Freezer bags, polythene wraps, aluminium foil (extra thick) and special cans for frozen foods are suitable packaging for storing...
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.
the plug to your mains supply. Defrosting the 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.
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the freezer compartment should be dried thoroughly. Failure to do this will result in immediate ice build when the appliance is switched back on. o With dry hands, reconnect your appliance to your mains supply. Set the thermostat control knob to the HIGH position for a 24 hour period, before returning it to the normal setting of MIDDLE.
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.
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.
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.
Attaching the door handles 1) You will find the two handles for the fridge freezer at the rear of the appliance, behind the condenser. You should remove this box and take out the two lengths of handle. 2) Inside of the salad drawer you will find a box containing the following components that you will need to fit the door...
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o If you have reversed the door of the appliance, then you will need to fit the handle to the opposite side of the door. o Use a thin bladed screwdriver to remove the plastic spacers at the top and bottom of the door. o The plastic spacers should be transferred to the diagonally opposite corner of the same door, where there will be a cut out to insert each spacer.
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.
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4) Move the pin and washer that connect to the right hand hinge, from the right hand hole to the left hand hole. 6) Using a star-headed screwdriver, unscrew the middle hinge and lift it out of its socket. 5) Remove the lower door by gently sliding it downwards, away from the main body of the fridge freezer.
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must be supported from the underneath until step 15 has been completed. The upper door MUST NOT be allowed to hang loose whilst steps 10-15 are being followed. We recommend that one person supports the door, whilst the other person completes the steps outlined below.
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.