Baumatic Br508 Instruction Manual

							 
11 Control panel 
 
 
o Fast freeze light (Orange) - will light up when the fast freeze 
switch has been activated. 
 
o Temperature rise warning light (Red) - will light up when 
the appliance detects a rise in temperature that could affect the 
contents of your freezer. 
 
o Power light (Green) - will light up as soon as the appliance is 
connected to your mains supply. 
 
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 
9 kilograms of fresh food within a 24 hour period. 
 
o Warm food should be allowed to cool down before you attempt 
to freeze it. If you place warm food in the freezer, 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. 
 
 
						

							 
12 o Do not open the freezer door too often or leave the door open 
for long periods of time, as this will increase the temperature 
inside of the appliance and will increase the energy usage. 
 
Freezing fresh food 
 
o To freeze the maximum quantity of fresh food 
specified above, you should turn the 
thermostat knob to position , 24 hours 
prior to attempting freezing. 
 
o For smaller quantities of fresh food, you 
should turn the thermostat knob to position 
, approximately 6 hours prior to 
attempting freezing. 
 
o Alternatively you can use the fast freeze option (see the 
“Freezing with fast freeze” section of this booklet). 
 
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 Do not allow fresh food to touch items 
that are already frozen.  
 
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. 
 
 
						

							 
13 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 an 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. 
 
 
 
 
 
Freezing with fast freeze 
 
 
o Press the fast freeze switch and the freezer will start to run 
continuously at its maximum setting. 
 
 
						

							 
14 o The orange fast freeze light will come on when the fast freeze 
setting has been switched on. 
 
o There is no need to adjust the thermostat knob. 
 
o The freezer temperature will decrease and the appliance will get 
to its lowest temperature. 
 
o Place the food that is to be frozen inside the freezer. 
  
o Once the food is frozen, you should switch off the fast freeze 
setting. DO NOT SWITCH OFF THE FAST FREEZE SETTING 
UNTIL THE FOOD IS FULLY FROZEN. 
 
o The orange fast freeze light will go out and your appliance will 
return to normal operation. 
 
o IMPORTANT: DO NOT LEAVE THE APPLIANCE RUNNING IN 
FAST FREEZE MODE FOR LONGER THAN 24 HOURS AT A 
TIME. 
 
Saving energy when using your freezer 
 
Installing: 
 
o Install the appliance in a cool position. If it is placed in direct 
sunlight or next to an oven or other heat source, the energy 
consumption can increase substantially. 
  
o Ensure the appliance is installed with the correct ventilation 
requirements. Restricting ventilation can increase the energy 
consumption by 15%. 
  
Cleaning and Maintenance: 
 
o Occasionally clean the condenser coils (if present) at the back of 
the appliance to maintain a high performance level. 
  
o Defrost the appliance regularly. A build up of thick ice decreases 
the efficiency of the appliance. You should defrost whenever the 
frost reaches 5 mm thickness. 
  
o Clean the door gasket with warm water or a neutral detergent 
that leaves no residue. A tight-sealing door gasket is critical to 
the efficiency of your appliance.  
 
 
 
 
 
						

							 
15 Usage: 
 
o Do not open the door repeatedly or more frequently than you 
have to. 
  
o Do not set the thermostat too low. A change of just one degree 
can effect the energy consumption by 5%. Use a thermometer to 
check the temperature.  
o The freezer should operate at -15 to -18 degrees Celsius.  
 
o Allow food to sufficiently cool before putting it in the appliance 
(but don’t let it sit at room temperature for too long). 
  
o In the freezer, food packages should be scattered and never 
grouped or stacked together until they are completely frozen. 
  
o If you are going away for a long period of time, turn off the 
appliance, empty and clean it and leave the door ajar.  
 
o If you have a second appliance that is not used, make sure that 
it is stored with the power off and the door left ajar until it is 
actually required. 
  
Disposing: 
 
o If youre going to throw out your old freezer, see if theres a 
chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) recycler in your area. The 
government department which looks after the environment in 
your area may be able to help you. 
 
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 should be cleaned periodically, using a 
solution of bicarbonate of soda and lukewarm water.  
 
 
 
						

							 
16 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. 
 
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. 
 
o IMPORTANT: The freezer 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 freezer. 
 
o The day before you defrost, turn the thermostat dial to position 
, this will make sure that the food contained in the freezer is 
frozen properly. 
 
o Whilst defrosting the appliance, the food should be removed 
from the freezer 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. 
 
o DO NOT PLACE FOOD BACK IN THE FREEZER ONCE IT HAS 
STARTED TO THAW. 
 
o Set the thermostat knob to position  and disconnect the 
appliance from your mains supply. 
 
o Leave the door to the freezer open. You can place a bowl of 
warm water inside the freezer 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. 
 
 
						

							 
17 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 and onto the floor. 
 
o Once all the ice that has built up has melted, then the inside of 
the freezer 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 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 
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. 
 
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 freezer. 
 
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 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 freezer 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. 
 
 
						

							 
18 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. 
 
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. 
 
 
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). 
 
o The door should be able to open completely and freely. 
 
o The appliance should be situated so you can easily access the 
food that is stored in it. 
 
o You should check whether there is an electrical socket available, 
which will be accessible after your appliance is installed. 
 
 
 Climate classification
 Appropriate ambient temperature 
SN  +10 to +32 degrees centigrade 
N  +16 to +32 degrees centigrade 
 
						

							 
19 Reversing the door of your appliance 
 
This procedure MUST be completed before the furniture 
door is attached. 
 
 
 
 
Any parts that you remove from the appliance whilst 
reversing the door, should be retained for later use.  
 
 
 
WARNING- Take care when opening the hinges, they 
are sprung loaded and there is the risk of injury if 
they close on your hand. 
 
 
Tools required:- 
o Phillips screwdriver 
o Flat bladed screwdriver 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
						

							 
20 o Slacken the retaining screws (1) on the appliance and then 
carefully remove the appliance door. 
 
o Place the appliance door on a cushioned surface, so that damage 
does not occur to it.
 
 
o Lever off the cover caps (3).
 
o Insert the retaining screws (1) into the opposite side of the 
appliance from their original position. These screws should be 
partially tightened but not fully tightened.
 
 
o Remove the door retaining screws (2) and then reverse the 
position of the top and bottom hinge (as shown in the diagram 
on page 18).
 
 
o Reattach the appliance door and then fully re-tighten the 
retaining screws (1) and the door retaining screws (2).
 
 
o Insert the cover caps (3) into the holes that are now exposed on 
the right hand side of the cabinet.
 
 
IMPORTANT: Check that the door opens and shuts correctly, 
without fouling, after you have completed the door reversal 
process. 
 
After the door has been reversed, you should check 
the door seal of the appliance. The seal should not 
be creased or crushed; otherwise there will be a gap 
between it and the inside of the door. 
 
o The seal must adhere properly all the way around the door. 
 
o If the seal is not adhering to the cabinet properly, then you 
should either:- 
 
1. Use a warm damp cloth and manipulate the seal until it does 
adhere to the cabinet properly, all the way around the door. 
         
  or 
 
2. Use a hair dryer on its lowest heat setting and lightly heat the 
areas of the door seal that are not adhering correctly. The 
heat will make the seal more pliable and this will allow you to 
manipulate the seal into the correct position. 
 
IMPORTANT: DO NOT HEAT THE DOOR SEAL ON ANYTHING BUT 
THE LOWEST HEAT SETTING, OR HEAT THE SEAL FOR A LONG 
PERIOD OF TIME. OTHERWISE DAMAGE MAY BE CAUSED TO