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USER MANUAL FOR YOUR BAUMATIC BZE290SS freezer You will be mine 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.
Fast freeze function Making ice cubes Freezer alarm Defrosting your freezer Cleaning and maintenance Replacing the light bulb Installation Electrical connection 18-19 Positioning 19-20 Reversing the door of your appliance 21-22 Troubleshooting 22-24 Baumatic Ltd. Conditions of Guarantee Contact details...
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.
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 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.
Specifications of your freezer Congratulations on purchasing a Baumatic freezer. o Frost free freezer o Adjustable thermostat o Electronic control o Bacteria safe system o Fast freeze function o Temperature rise warning indicator o Open door warning indicator o 8 Freezer drawers...
Description of the appliance Control panel & thermostat control No frost freezing unit Interior illumination Freezing and storage drawers Large storage drawer Adjustable feet Wheels o The freezer drawers are protected against accidental extraction. o To remove a drawer from the appliance, open it and lift the front part upwards.
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.
Control panel (Model with buttons) (Model without buttons) o A: Temperature selector and on/off button o B: Green LED (illuminates when the appliance is switched on) o C: Freezer alarm off button (model with buttons only) o D: Freezer alarm LED o E: Fast Freeze button (model with buttons only) o F: Fast Freeze LED o G: Digital freezer temperature display.
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. o The appliance is switched on by turning dial A towards the Max position.
The digital display o On models with a digital display, when you are adjusting the thermostat position, the display will flash and indicate the set temperature. o When the flashing stops, the setting of the temperature is complete and it is stored in the appliance’s memory.
Freezing fresh food o To freeze the maximum quantity of fresh food specified above, you should activate the Fast Freeze function 24 hours prior to attempting freezing. o 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...
o If you are freezing liquid, then do not fill the 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.
efrosting frozen food o Partially thawed or defrosted foods should be used as soon as possible. o Cold air preserves th e food but it does not destroy the micro organisms which rapidly activate themselves after defrosting and make foods perishable. o Partial defrosting reduces the nutritional value of food, especially fruits, vegetables and readymade meals.
aking ice cubes Remove the cap from the ice tray and fill it to the indicating mark with cold water or some other liquid, suitable for freezing. o Close it and pl ace it in the door shelf. The ice tray can produce 8 cubes.
efrosting your freezer o Your appliance is frost free, so there is no need to defrost it manually. o You may occasionally see the appearance of a frost layer, but over a period of time the frost free system will remove it. Clea ning and maintenance WARNING: PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR...
Please dispose of the bulb correctly. o The light bulb is not covered by Baumatic’s guarantee. nstallation IMPORTANT: Before installation and usage, read all the instructions and make sure t...
o As the colours of the wires in the appliance’s mains lead may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying th e terminals in your spur box, please proceed as follows: The brown wire mu st e con nected to the terminal marked “L” (live), or coloured red.
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Anything positioned above the appliance must be at least 5 cm away to allow sufficie nt cooling of the condenser. You must allow a 15mm 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.
eversing 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 part s that you remove from the appliance whilst reversing the door, should be retained later use.
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To fit the door on the opposite side of the freezer proceed with the above procedure in reverse. T ou bleshooting IMPORTANT: If your freezer appears not to be operating properly, before contacting the Baumatic Service Department, ple ase refer to the checklist below. My freezer d oes not appear to be working/there is no power to my appliance.
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o 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 no been opened for a prolonged period in error. o Ensure that there is adequate ventilation for your appliance. My freezer is noisy The refrigerant gas tha t circulates the pipework of the appliance...
The green LED is flashing Contact the Baumatic Service Department on telephone number 0118 933 6911. An error code of E1 appear s on the digital display Contact the Baumatic Service Department on telephone number 0118 933 6911.
Baumatic appliance. * In addition, your appliance is covered by a 5 year parts warranty. Baumatic Ltd will provide free o charge the parts required to repair the appliance, only if they...