Baumatic Bf207blm Instruction Manual

							 
11 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 upper 
right hand side of the inside of the cabinet, next to the interior light. 
 
o The thermostat automatically regulates the temperature inside 
the fridge freezer, depending on what number you have turned 
the thermostat control knob to. 
 
o Position  means that the appliance will not cool. However 
the light will still function. 
 
o Position  will give you a higher temperature inside the fridge 
freezer. 
 
o Position  will give you a lower temperature inside the fridge 
freezer. 
 
o Ideally the thermostat should be set to a position between  
and . 
 
o The fridge section can maintain a temperature of between 4 – 6 
degrees centigrade. 
 
o The freezer section can cool down to -18°C and lower.  
 
o IMPORTANT: The ambient temperature of the room, 
the temperature of food and the amount of food that 
has been placed in the fridge freezer and how often the 
door is opened, will all affect the temperature being 
maintained by the appliance. 
 
o On the maximum setting (position ), your fridge freezer will 
work harder to maintain a lower temperature. There is no need 
to run your appliance on setting 7 for prolonged periods. Unless 
you are freezing fresh food, you should have the thermostat 
knob set to between  and .  
 
o IMPORTANT: Do not run the thermostat above position 5, 
otherwise the defrost drainage hole will freeze. 
 
						

							 
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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. You should use 
polythene bags or sheets, aluminium foil, wax paper. Liquids 
should be stored in covered containers or bottles. 
 
o To maximise the space inside of the fridge section, any excessive 
packaging on the food should be removed. 
 
o Quickly perishable food should be stored at the back of the 
refrigerator, which is the coldest part of the appliance. 
 
o No food items should be allowed to come into contact with the 
back wall of the refrigerator. 
 
o Make sure that you arrange food in such a way that the door can 
close completely. Particular attention should be given to bottles 
that may protrude when placed on shelves inside the main 
section of the refrigerator. 
 
o Some organic solutions, such as the oils in lemon/orange peel 
and acid in butter, can cause damage to the plastic parts 
contained inside of the refrigerator. 
 
o Do not open the refrigerator door too often or leave the door 
open for long periods of time, as this will increase the 
temperature inside of the appliance. 
 
o Meat should be wrapped in polythene bags and then placed on 
the glass shelf above the salad drawers. 
(Meat should only be stored in this manner for one or two 
days at the most). 
o Cold dishes/cooked food should be covered and can be placed 
on any shelf. 
o Fruit and vegetables should be cleaned thoroughly and placed 
in the salad drawer. 
o Cheese and butter should be placed in airtight containers, or 
they can be wrapped in aluminium foil or polythene bags. As 
much air as possible should be removed from the bags. 
o Milk bottles should have a cap on them and be stored on the 
bottle shelf that sits in the door. 
o Garlic, potatoes, onions and bananas should only be 
stored in a refrigerator IF they are kept in airtight 
containers. 
 
						

							 
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The  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. You should not attempt to freeze more than 
6 kilograms of fresh food within a 24 hour period. 
 
o Preferably the top drawer should be used when freezing fresh 
food. Once the food is frozen, you can then transfer the food to 
the lower drawers. 
 
o 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. 
 
o The guidance of the food manufacturer should be followed, in 
regard to the maximum storage time. 
 
o Thawed foods must not be frozen for a second time. 
 
Freezing fresh food 
 
o To freeze the maximum quantity of fresh food 
specified above, you should turn the 
thermostat to position , 24 hours prior to 
attempting freezing. 
 
o For smaller quantities of fresh food, you 
should turn the thermostat to position , 
approximately 6 hours prior to attempting 
freezing. 
 
o 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 flavour. It will also 
ensure that flavour does not transfer from other 
foods. 
o The food should be placed on 
the freezer compartment’s base. Do not 
allow fresh food to touch items that are 
already frozen.  
 
 
						

							 
14 o After 24 hours you should check that the fresh food is 
satisfactorily frozen. If it is then the thermostat should be turned 
down to its normal setting (between  and ). 
 
Tips on freezing 
 
o Freezer bags, polythene wraps, aluminium foil (extra thick) and 
special cans for frozen foods are suitable packaging for storing 
frozen goods in. 
 
o Tape, rubber bands or plastic clips are 
suitable for sealing bags and wrappings. 
 
o Before sealing a suitable bag, you should 
compress the air out of it, as this will help 
the food to freeze more easily. 
 
o Flat packages freeze more easily. 
 
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. 
 
Making ice cubes 
 
o Fill the ice cube tray with water and place it in the freezer 
compartment. 
 
o After the water is completely frozen and turned to ice, you can 
twist the ice cube tray (as shown in the drawing below) to 
dispense the ice. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
						

							 
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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 refrigerator and freezer compartment should be 
cleaned periodically, using a solution of bicarbonate 
of soda and lukewarm water.  
 
 
 
o Clean the accessories separately with soap and water. 
Do not clean them in a dishwasher.  
 
 
o Do not use abrasive products, detergents or soaps.  
 
 
 
o After washing the appliance, wipe over the area that you have 
cleaned with a damp cloth and then dry it thoroughly. 
 
o When cleaning is complete, dry your hands and then reconnect 
the plug to your mains supply. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
						

							 
16 Defrosting the refrigerator compartment 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
o Defrosting occurs automatically in the refrigerator section during 
operation. The defrost water is collected by the evaporating tray 
and evaporates automatically. 
 
o The evaporating tray and defrost water drain hole should be 
cleaned periodically with the defrost drain plug. This will prevent 
water from collecting in the bottom of the refrigerator, instead of 
flowing down the defrost drainage channel and drain hole. 
 
o You can also pour a small amount of water down the drain hole 
to clean inside of it. 
 
o You should be careful to make sure that food packages do not 
touch the rear wall of the appliance, as this can interrupt the 
automatic defrosting process and deflect water into the base of 
your refrigerator. 
 
 
Defrosting the 
 freezer compartment 
 
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. 
 
o The day before you defrost, turn the thermostat dial to position 
, this will make sure that the food contained in the 
compartment is frozen properly. 
 
o Whilst defrosting the appliance, the food should be removed 
from the compartment and wrapped in several layers of paper 
and stored in a cool place. The foods rise in temperature will 
shorten its storage life and therefore the food should be used 
within a relatively short period of time. 
 
 
						

							 
17 o DO NOT PLACE FOOD BACK IN THE FREEZER 
COMPARTMENT THAT HAS STARTED TO THAW. 
 
o Set the thermostat knob to position  and disconnect the 
appliance from your mains supply. 
 
o Remove the drawers from the freezer section and leave the door 
to the freezer compartment open. You can place a bowl of warm 
water inside the freezer compartment to speed up the defrost 
process. 
 
o You can use a sponge to mop up the defrost water that will run 
into the bottom of the freezer section. 
 
o IMPORTANT: You should place some old towels on the flooring 
that is immediately in front of the appliance. In case any defrost 
water comes out of the freezer section and onto the floor. 
 
o Once all the ice that has built up has melted, then the inside of 
the freezer compartment should be dried thoroughly. Failure to 
do this will result in immediate ice build when the appliance is 
turned back on. 
 
o With dry hands, reconnect your appliance to your mains supply. 
Set the thermostat knob to position  for a 24 hour period, 
before returning it to the normal setting of between  and 
. 
 
o You should not attempt to freeze fresh food inside the freezer 
compartment until this 24 hour time period has elapsed. 
 
o Do not defrost the appliance with other electrical devices 
(e.g. hair dryer). Do not use sharp metal objects to 
remove the ice on the freezer, as this could cause damage 
to the refrigerant system. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
						

							 
18 Replacing the light bulb 
 
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 next to the thermostat dial. 
 
o Press the hooks on the sides of the light cover and slide the 
cover off. 
 
o Change the present light bulb with a new one. The replacement 
bulb should not have a greater rating than 15 W. 
 
o Replace the light cover and after waiting five minutes, reconnect 
your plug to your mains supply. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
						

							 
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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. 
 
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 
 
YOUR FRIDGE FREEZER IS INTENDED FOR FITTED 
AND PERMANENT INSTALLATION. 
We recommend that the appliance is connected by a 
qualified 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. 
 
o Your refrigerator comes supplied with a 13 amp plug fitted. If in 
future you need to change the fuse in this plug, then a 13 amp 
ASTA approved (BS 1362) fuse must be used. 
 
o The wiring in the mains lead is coloured as follows: 
Brown    Live 
Blue     Neutral 
Green and yellow   Earth 
 
o 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 
and yellow. 
 
o When the connection is completed, no stray strands or cut wire 
should be present. The cord clamp must be secured over the 
outer sheath. 
 
 
						

							 
20 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. 
 
Climate classification
 Appropriate ambient temperature 
SN  +10 to +32 degrees centigrade 
N  +16 to +32 degrees centigrade 
ST  +18 to +38 degrees centigrade 
T  +18 to +43 degrees centigrade 
 
o Positioning the appliance requires two people in order to avoid 
injuries or damage to the appliance. 
 
o 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). If this is not feasible, then you 
should install an insulation plate between the appliance and the 
adjacent heat source. 
 
o You should check whether there is an electrical socket available, 
which will be accessible after your appliance is installed. 
 
o Place the appliance flatly and firmly on a solid base. The 
appliance is fitted with adjustable feet on the front side, which 
can be used to level the appliance. 
 
o Anything positioned above the appliance must be at least 15 cm 
away to allow sufficient cooling of the condenser. You must allow 
a 5 cm gap to the rear and either side of the appliance. 
 
o If you are placing another cooling appliance next door to this 
product, then there must be a gap of at least 2cm between the 
appliances. This will help to prevent condensation from forming. 
 
o Be sure to leave enough space for the opening of the door, to 
avoid damage to the appliance or personal injury.