Baumatic BV12.3A Instruction Manual

Baumatic BV12.3A Instruction Manual

Baumatic bv12.3a: user manual

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  • Page 1 BV12.3A Freezer...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Defrosting the freezer compartment Installation Electrical connection Positioning Ventilation requirements Aperture and appliance dimensions Supplied installation components Installing your freezer Reversing the door of your appliance Troubleshooting Baumatic Ltd. Conditions of guarantee Contact details 5 – 6 12-13 15-16 20-22...
  • Page 4: Environmental Note

    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.
  • Page 5: Important Safety Information

    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.
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7: Specifications Of Your Freezer

    Specifications of your freezer Congratulations on purchasing a Baumatic 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...
  • Page 8: Description Of The Appliance

    Description of the appliance Control panel & thermostat control Freezer flap Freezer compartment drawer Freezer compartment bottom drawer Adjustable feet 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.
  • Page 9: Using Your Baumatic Freezer

    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.
  • Page 10: 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.
  • Page 11: 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.
  • Page 12: 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.
  • Page 13: Making Ice Cubes

    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.
  • Page 14: Cleaning And Maintenance

    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.
  • Page 15: Defrosting The Freezer Compartment

    Defrosting the 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.
  • Page 16 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.
  • Page 17: Installation

    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.
  • Page 18: 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.
  • Page 19: 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.
  • Page 20: 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). 5) Cut the sealing strip so that is the same height as the height of the aperture.
  • Page 21 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).
  • Page 22 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.
  • Page 23: Reversing The Door Of Your Appliance

    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 later use. WHILST SUPPORTING THE DOOR.
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    IMPORTANT: If your freezer appears not to be operating properly, before contacting the Baumatic Service Department, please refer to the checklist below. My 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.
  • Page 25: Baumatic Ltd. Conditions Of Guarantee

    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 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 26: Contact Details

    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 +44 118 986 9124 Spares Telephone...
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