Baumatic BV12.2A Instruction Manual
Baumatic BV12.2A Instruction Manual

Baumatic BV12.2A Instruction Manual

Baumatic bv12.2a: user manual

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BV12.2A
Built-in Freezer

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  • Page 1 BV12.2A Built-in Freezer...
  • Page 2 User Manual for your BV12.2A BUILT-IN 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    YOUR APPLIANCE’S SPECIFICATIONS …….………….….3 SAFETY INFORMATION / ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE …. 4 USING YOUR FREEZER……………….……………..……5-19 YOUR BV12.2 FREEZER …………………….………………….5 BEFORE USING YOUR FREEZER …..…….…………………6 USING YOUR FREEZER ..………..…………………….…7-15 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE……….………………16-17 DEFROSTING ………………………………..……………………18 TIPS FOR SAVING ENERGY …………………………………19 INSTALLING YOUR FREEZER…………………………...….20 FITTING THE DÉCOR DOOR …………………………...22-23 HOW TO REVERSE THE DOOR SWING ………………24-25 TROUBLESHOOTING ………………………………….……26...
  • Page 4 Specifications of your BV12.2A Built-under freezer Congratulations on purchasing a Baumatic BV12.2A Built-in Freezer! Your Freezer has: Gross capacity: 103 litres Net capacity: 86 litres Energy efficiency class: A Star rating: **** Fast freeze switch Adjustable Thermostat Fast Freeze indicator light...
  • Page 5: Electrical Safety

    You will be able to tell if it is because a non-grounded appliance will give off an electrical discharge. grounding of appliance. DURING THE GUARANTEE PERIOD ONLY BAUMATIC SERVICE ENGINEERS OR AN AUTHORISED AGENT OF • BAUMATIC SHOULD CARRY OUT REPAIRS ON THIS UNIT.
  • Page 6 Using your Baumatic BV12.2A FREEZER Your BV12.2A Built-in Freezer: Freezing Compartment – Freeze your fresh foods here. Storing Compartment - Store packages of frozen foods here. Control Panel Defrost Water Outlet...
  • Page 7 NOTE: BEFORE Using your BV12.2A FREEZER: UPON DELIVERY: When your Freezer has been delivered, you will need to wait approximately 3 hours before turning it on. The fluid of the compressor installed in the appliance will need time to settle. PLEASE DO NOT PLUG IN ANY EARLIER...
  • Page 8 USING your Baumatic BV12.2A Freezer YOU SWITCH ON YOUR APPLIANCE IN & SETTING THE THERMOSTAT DIAL. This can be found on the control panel at the top left of the front of the interior of the appliance. NOTE: You adjust settings by turning a coin in the dial’s groove.
  • Page 9 USING your Baumatic BV12.2A Freezer i) CONTINUOUS OPERATION – the yellow light is on. To make your freezer operate in the continuous operation mode, you need to TURN THE DIAL ON THE CONTROL PANEL TO ‘SUPER’ using a coin. In continuous operation, the...
  • Page 10: Using Your Freezer

    USING YOUR FREEZER EMPERATURE o The most suitable position is in the middle between max. & min. o We recommend setting the thermostat on a position approaching maximum only to accelerate cooling (e.g., before loading smaller amounts of fresh foods or when the operation mode has risen to the ambient temperature;...
  • Page 11: Using Your Freezer

    USING YOUR FREEZER STARTING YOUR FREEZER FOR THE FIRST TIME (* after it has been installed) Switch the freezer on. On the control panel, switch to the continuous operation position. All three signal lamps will light up. Place fresh food into the freezer several hours after the red signal lamp has gone off.
  • Page 12 USING YOUR FREEZER • Approximately 24 hours after the last loading of fresh food into your freezer, turn the dial down from the ‘super’ setting. This will deactivate the continued operation mode so that the freezer switches to its automatic operation (yellow light turns off).
  • Page 13 POINTS TO BEAR IN MIND WHEN USING YOUR FREEZER • Do NOT touch the cooled surfaces while your freezer is operating, especially not with wet hands or mouth. Skin might stick to the cold surfaces and become damaged. • With the exception of ice cream, never try to eat frozen food.
  • Page 14 The chart below shows the range within which you will be able to store food in your freezer. • To reduce humidity and possible frost, NEVER place liquids in unsealed containers in the freezer. • Make sure that you arrange food in such a way that the door can close completely.
  • Page 15 USING YOUR FREEZER • NEVER place warm food inside the freezer. Warm food must be allowed to cool to room temperature first. • Pack food in freezer storage bags, noting the type of food, quantity, date prepared and inserted into the freezer.
  • Page 16 USING YOUR FREEZER • Use correct packaging and wrap items correctly. • The packaging should be airtight and shouldn’t leak since this could cause substantial vitamin loss and dehydration from your food. • It is very important that the food is frozen as soon as possible.
  • Page 17: Cleaning And Maintenance

    CLEANING / MAINTENANCE LONG ABSENCES: sabbaticals, etc.), the appliance must be switched off, emptied out completely, dried and the doors left slightly open to prevent the formation of mould and unpleasant odours. NOTE: Before attempting to clean your appliance, UNPLUG IT and make sure you do the following: Pay particular attention to the sealing rubber bars of the doors.
  • Page 18 CLEANING / MAINTENANCE HOW TO CLEAN THE CONDENSER – the condenser consists of a coil structure at the back of your freezer. To clean it, carefully follow the following instructions To optimize the operation of the appliance and to save energy you should periodically clean the dust from the condenser at the back of the appliance.
  • Page 19: Defrosting

    DEFROSTING When the frost and ice layer on the inside of the appliance has grown to 3-5 mm, you should defrost your freezer. 24 hours prior to defrosting, turn the thermostat dial to ‘Super’. This will activate the continuous operation mode and will provide an extra low temperature for food inside the freezer.
  • Page 20 • Water collected at the bottom of the interior of the freezer should be mopped with a sponge or a highly absorbent cloth. TIPS FOR ENERGY SAVINGS Ensure that your freezer has adequate ventilation. See the cleaning and installation sections for the recommended openings you should observe.
  • Page 21 The condenser at the bottom of the appliance must always be clean and free of dust.
  • Page 22: Installing Your Freezer

    INSTALLING YOUR BV12.2A FREEZER...
  • Page 23 INSTALLING YOUR APPLIANCE- CONTINUED Fitting Bar Install the Fitting Bar (shown in the picture below), so that it attaches to the top of the appliance and underneath the top of the cabinetry, indicated by the arrow: *Please be aware that the Fitting Bar is not attached to the appliance and needs to be secured during installation.
  • Page 24: Fitting The Décor Door

    INSTALLING YOUR BR12.2A FREEZER Ensure that you are going to be placing your fridge away from heat sources and that it is in a well-ventilated position. This should be at least 3 cm After removing the rear wall of the cabinet, push the appliance into the kitchen unit’s space and allow at least 4mm free...
  • Page 25 Installing the Décor Door to your Freezer 3) Insert the slides into the guides and fix them on the kitchen unit door some 15mm from the edge, using the A 4 X 12 screws (Fig. 3, at right). Remove the slide guides & separate the appliance door from the door of the kitchen unit.
  • Page 26 Reversing the swing of the Door...
  • Page 27 Changing the direction of the Door – If you want to reverse the swing of your freezer’s door, you can change it. Holes on the opposite side have already been prepared in the factory and will be plugged on your appliance. •...
  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    Trace a problem using the table below instead of having to call for help. PROBLEM THE RED LIGHT IS ON THE COOLING SYSTEM IS CONTINUOUSLY OPERATING Troubleshooting CHECK THAT THE PLUG IS WELL-INSERTED INTO THE POWER SOCKET CHECK THAT THERE IS POWER FROM THE MAINS – THERE MAY BE A BLACKOUT OR YOUR FUSES MAY HAVE BLOWN.
  • Page 29: Conditions Of Guarantee

    *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 fitted 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.
  • Page 30 Baumatic Ltd Make-up for your kitchen Headquarters Baumatic Ltd. Baumatic Buildings, 6 Bennet Road, Reading, Berkshire RG2 0QX, United Kingdom Sales Telephone +44 118 933 6900 Sales Fax +44 118 931 0035 Service Telephone +44 118 933 6911 Service Fax...

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