BV12.5 Freezer
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1. BV12 5 Freezer l Baumatic USER MANUAL FOR YOUR BAUMATIC BV12 5 freezer ix _ Baumatic NOTE This User Instruction Manual contains important information including safety amp 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 DD 30 04 12 Environmental note 4 Important safety information 5 6 Specifications of your freezer 7 8 Dimensions 7 Description of the appliance 8 Using your Baumatic freezer 9 11 Before switching on 9 During first use 9 Turning on the appliance and setting the thermostat 10 Control Panel 11 The freezer compartment 11 13 Freezing fresh food 12 Tips on freezing 12 13 Making ice cubes 13 Freezing with Super Freeze 13 Saving energy when using your freezer 14 15 Cleaning and maintenance 15 17 Defrosting the freezer compartment 16 17 Installation 18 24 Electrical connection 18 Positioning 19 Ventilation requirements 19 Aperture and appliance dimensions 20 Supplied installation components 20 Installing your freezer 21 23 Reversing the door of your appliance 24 Troubleshooting 25 26 Baumatic consumables 27 Technical data 28 Contact details 29 Environmental note Note Before discarding an old appliance switch off and disconnect it from the power supply Cut off and render any plug u2. 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 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 8 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 11 Freezing fresh food o To freeze the maximum quantity of fresh food specified above you should turn the thermostat knob to position lt 5 gt 24 hours prior to attempting free
3. 5 Cut the sealing strip so that is the same height as the height of the aperture o Stick the sealing strip onto the side of the aperture that the appliance door will open from o Carefully lift the appliance and place it into the aperture of the kitchen unit that you are installing it into 21 o Slide the appliance over to the far left of the aperture unless you have reversed the door In which case you should slide the appliance over to the far right of the aperture 6 Align the front feet of the appliance with the front edge of the kitchen unit Fix the front feet into position using the 04 x 17 fixing screws e 7 Screw the top fixing bar to the underneath of the kitchen unit using the 4 x 17 fixing screws e 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 o Using a pencil mark where the edge of the appliance door meets with the furniture door o From the edge of the furniture door using a pencil you should mark a distance which is the thickness of the cabinet wall 10 mm This is where the edge of the door slide c should be placed in line with the door guide d o Fix the door slide c to the furniture door using the 4 x 17 fixing screws e The outer edge of the door slide should be placed on the se
4. Department IMPORTANT Any installation work must be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person Use of the appliance o Your appliance is only designed to be used in the P home It is suitable for freezing and storing frozen food If it is used for any other purpose or it is not used correctly then Baumatic Ltd Will accept no liability for any damage that may be caused EESO o Altering the specification of the appliance must not be attempted for reasons of safety Before using your appliance o Check the appliance for any signs of transport damage If you notice any damage then you should not connect your appliance to your mains supply and should contact your retailer Refrigerant o Your appliance contains R600a refrigerant which is a natural gas that does not contain CFCs that can damage the environment However it is a flammable substance therefore care should be taken During the transportation and installation of the appliance make sure that the refrigeration pipework does not get damaged If it does become damaged then sources of ignition and open flames should be avoided Also the room that the appliance is situated in should be thoroughly ventilated o Do not place any objects on top of the appliance as this may damage the table top Child safety O O Packaging material should be kept away from children Children should not be allowed to touch the controls or play wi
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6. cond pencil mark that you made and in line with the door guide 8b Insert the door guides d into the door slides c and using the 4 2 x 9 5 fixing screws f secure the door guides d to the appliance door through the predrilled hole o Close the furniture door and appliance door until they are almost fully shut In this position the door guide d should not come past the outer edge of the door slide c If it does then your door slide is too close to the edge of your furniture door and Should be moved further in 23 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 be retained for later use o WHILST SUPPORTING THE DOOR Unscrew the upper hinge Screws o On the bottom side of the door unscrew the swing stopper screws and remove the stopper A Fix the attached stopper with its bearing on the opposite side of the door o Unscrew the forced door closure system B and fix it to the opposite side of the door certain models only o Remove the door from the bottom hinge o Unscrew the leg holder fixing screws o Tilt the appliance backward at a maximum angle of 35 Unscrew the leg support screws C left and right and remove the leg support cover D Then place it on the opposite side Unscrew remove and then replac
7. djustable thermostat o 4 Freezer drawers o Reversible door Dimensions of appliance Height 8 5 mm Width 540 mm Depth 545 mm Dimensions of aperture Height 8 5 mm 880 mm Width 560 mm 570 mm Depth 550 mm Energy efficiency class Energy class A Please refer to the installation instructions for more specific information on the size of aperture that you will require IMPORTANT When you install your appliance it is important to bear in mind its climatic rating In order to find out the climatic rating of your appliance you should check the rating plate The rating plate is located on the front left edge of the inside of the fridge section You will need to open the door of your appliance to be able to find it The rating plate will indicate the ambient temperature range that your appliance will function correctly within Description of the appliance Control panel amp thermostat control Freezer flap Freezer compartment drawer Freezer compartment bottom drawer Defrost drainage tube Ol BR WN 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 Please refer to the Defrosting your freezer section Using your Baumatic freezer Before switching on o Make sure that it has been installed by a su
8. e the position of the end switch E and decorative peg F for models with forced door closing system o Unscrew the three screws fixing the ein bottom hinge and then fix the bottom 4 W D F o To fit the door on the opposite side of hinge on the opposite side the freezer proceed with the above procedure in reverse 24 Troubleshooting IMPORTANT If your freezer appears not to be operating properly before contacting the Baumatic Customer Care 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 o Check that there is power to your mains supply e g that there hasn t been a power cut or that the fuse hasn t blown o Check that the thermostat inside the appliance has not been turned to the off position o Check that your mains supply voltage corresponds to the voltage stated on the rating plate of your appliance My freezer appears to be performing poorly o Check that the appliance isn t overloaded and that food hasn t been packed too tightly into it o The thermostat setting is too low you should turn the thermostat up higher o Ensure that the door is closing properly and that the door has not been opened for a prolonged period in error o Ensure that there is adequate ventilation for your appliance D My freezer is noisy o The refrigerant gas that circulate
9. ezer as they could cause the bottle to burst during freezing Making ice cubes O O Fill the ice cube tray with water and place it in the freezer compartment 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 Super Freeze O Press the Super Freeze button and the freezer will start to run continuously at its maximum setting The orange Super Freeze light will come on when the Super Freeze button has been turned on There is no need to adjust the thermostat knob The freezer temperature will decrease and the appliance will get to its lowest temperature Place the food that is to be frozen inside the freezer preferably in the top drawer Once the food is frozen you should turn off the Super Freeze setting DO NOT TURN OFF THE SUPER FREEZE BUTTON UNTIL THE FOOD IS FULLY FROZEN The orange Super Freeze light will go out and your appliance will return to normal operation You can then move the frozen food from the top drawer into the lower drawers 13 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 consumpt
10. he 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 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 Climate classification Appropriate ambient temperature 10 to 32 degrees centigrade N N 16 to 32 degrees centigrade 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
11. ion 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 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 14 Disposing O If you re going to throw out your old freezer see if there s a chlorofluorocarbons CFCs recycler in your area The govern
12. itably 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 o The outside of the appliance and the removable accessories contained within it should be cleaned with a solution of liquid detergent and water o The interior of the appliance should be cleaned with a solution of sodium bicarbonate dissolved in lukewarm water The interior and accessories Should be thoroughly dried after the cleaning process has been completed o There can be an odour when you first switch on the appliance It will lessen as the appliance starts to cool During first use o When you first switch on the appliance the compressor will run continuously for approximately 24 hours or until the refrigerator reaches a cool enough temperature o During this period of time you should try not to open the door frequently or place a large amount of food within the appliance o If the unit is switched off or unplugged you must allow at least 5 minutes before restarting the appliance on the thermostat or connecting it to your mains supply Turning on the appliance and setting the thermostat Super freeze button Super freeze Temperature rise light warning light Thermostat knob Power light Y
13. ld 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 DO NOT PLACE FOOD BACK IN THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT THAT HAS STARTED TO THAW Set the thermostat knob to position lt 0 gt and disconnect the appliance from your mains supply 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 Your appliance is fitted with a defrost drainage tube Therefore you should pull out the bottom drawer A and place it on the floor in front of the appliance 16 The defrost drainage tube B is located on the back wall of the freezer It should be placed in the groove at the front of the freezer 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 Take care to ensure that the bottom drawer does not overflow the defrost water may need emptying periodically 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 With dry hands reconnect your appliance to your mains supply Set the thermostat knob
14. ment 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 m YOUR MAINS SUPPLY BEFORE TE 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 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 15 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 O The day before you defrost turn the thermostat dial to position lt 5 gt this will make sure that the food contained in the compartment is frozen properly Whilst defrosting the appliance the food shou
15. mpleted Please refer to the conditions of guarantee that appear on the warranty card that you receive with the appliance IMPORTANT Baumatic Ltd operates a policy of continuous improvement and reserves the right to adjust and modify its products without prior notification 26 Baumatic Consumables o BCOO1 Degreaser for Dishwashers 200 g o BC002 Descaler for Washing Machines and Dishwashers 200 g o BCOOS3 Ceramic Hob Cleaner 250 ml o BCOO4 Oven Cleaner 250 ml o BC005 Stainless Steel Cleaner and Protector 250 ml o BC007 E Cloth General Purpose Cloth o BCOOS Microwave Cover To order a Baumatic consumable product please call 0123 5437 244 and quote the product code You can also order online from eshop baumatic co uk 21 Technical Data BAUMATIC LTD Model Number BV12 5 Product Category 8 Upright Freezer A Energy Efficiency Class 1 Annual Energy Consumption 2 205 kWh comers o Compartment Compartment Frost Free Compartments o gt SSS OO 1 On a scale from A highest efficiency to G lowest efficiency 2 Annual energy consumption based on standard test results for 24 hours The actual energy consumption will depend on how the appliance is used and where it is located 3 This appliance is intended to be used at an ambient temperature between 16 C lowest temperature and 32 C highest temperature 28 3 Baumatic United Kingdom Baum
16. ou 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 o Position lt O gt means that the appliance is switched off and will not cool o Position lt 1 gt will give you a higher temperature inside the freezer o Position lt 5 gt will give you a lower temperature inside the freezer o Ideally the thermostat should be set to a position between lt 3 gt to lt 4 gt o The freezer section can cool down to 18 degrees centigrade and lower N o IMPORTANT The ambient temperature of the room the temperature of food and the amount of food that has been placed in the freezer and how often the door is opened will all affect the temperature being maintained by the appliance OLLLLL L o On the maximum setting position lt 5 gt your freezer will work harder to maintain a lower temperature and will increase the energy usage There is no need to run your appliance on this setting for prolonged periods and you should return the thermostat knob to between lt 3 gt to lt 4 gt Control panel Super freeze A button super freeze Temperature rise light warning light Thermostat knob Power light o Super freeze light will light up when the super freeze
17. s the pipe work in the appliance may make a slight noise even if the compressor is not running o If the noise worsens or the appliance gets louder than normal check that it is leveled off correctly that nothing is touching the rear of the fridge and that nothing placed inside the appliance is rattling Ice has quickly formed on the inner back wall of my freezer o Check that food has not been pushed too far back inside the appliance so that it is in contact with the inner back wall 25 IMPORTANT If your appliance appears not to be operating correctly then you should disconnect it from your mains supply and then contact Baumatic Customer Care on telephone number 0118 933 6911 DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE APPLIANCE YOURSELF Please note that if an engineer is asked to attend whilst the product is under guarantee and finds that the problem is not the result of an appliance fault then you may be liable for the cost of the call out charge The appliance must be accessible for the engineer to perform any necessary repair If your appliance is installed in such a way that an engineer Is concerned that damage will be caused to the appliance or your kitchen then he will not complete a repair This includes situations where appliances have been tiled in sealed in with sealant have wooden obstructions placed in front of the appliance like plinths Or any installation other than the one specified by Baumatic Ltd has been co
18. seless 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 This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2002 96 EC on Waste electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product bq The symbol zn on the product or on the documents accompanying the product indicates that this appliance may not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local environmental regulations for waste disposal For more detailed information about treatment recovery and recycling of this product please contact your local city office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product 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 Customer Care
19. 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 Ventilation requirements min 200cm2 4 5 AY LT ET ead Te ed T h i I Nial Fial Nial Fak Tial a al aE dTa N 1 Your appliance requires ventilation The minimum amount of ventilation that it requires is shown in figure 1 19 Aperture and appliance dimensions Yh min 200cm e max 2100 mm 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 Supplied installation components a Top fixing bar b Sealing strip C Door slider d Door guide e Fixing screws 4 x 17 f Fixing screws 4 2 x 9 5 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 4 Insert the top fixing bar a into the slot on the top of the appliance Use the 04 2 x 9 5 fixing screws f to fit the fixing bar to the top of the appliance o Pass the power cable through to the back of the aperture This will allow the appliance to be easily plugged in once you have completed the rest of the installation
20. th the appliance General safety O Do not pull on the power supply cable to remove the plug from your mains supply socket Do not pull out or insert the plug with wet hands Do not attempt to use your appliance outdoors or any place where it is likely to come into contact with the elements Before cleaning the appliance or performing maintenance work ensure that the appliance has been disconnected from your mains supply Never allow the back coils of the appliance to come into contact with the wall surface Always ensure that the location where you are installing your appliance is free of stored items such as papers and other flammable materials Never block the ventilation openings of the appliance either on the inside or its exterior It is vital to keep your appliance well ventilated MW f so that there is proper air flow between the bottom of the unit and the plinth kick plate which it is sitting on aw 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 Customer Care Department Specifications of your freezer o Gross capacity 109 litres o Net capacity 99 litres o Fast freeze switch o Fast freeze indicator light o Temperature rise warning light o A
21. to position lt 5 gt for a 24 hour period before returning it to the normal setting of between lt 3 gt and lt 4 gt You should not attempt to freeze fresh food inside the freezer compartment until this 24 hour time period has elapsed 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 17 Installation IMPORTANT Before installation and usage read all the instructions and make sure that the m voltage V and the frequency Hz indicated on oA 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 REFRIGERATOR 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 T
22. zing o For smaller quantities of fresh food you Should turn the thermostat knob to position lt 5 gt approximately 6 hours prior to attempting freezing Alternatively you can use the Super Freeze option see the Freezing with Super Freeze section of this booklet 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 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 lt 3 gt and lt 4 gt 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 Tape rubber bands or plastic clips are Suitable for sealing bags and wrappings Before sealing a suitable bag you should compress the air out of it as this will help the food to freeze more easily Flat packages freeze more easily 12 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 fre
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