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User Manual for your BF344 FRIDGE-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.
CONTENTS YOUR FRIDGE-FREEZER’S SPECIFICATIONS …….…….3 SAFETY INFORMATION / ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE .. 4 USING YOUR FRIDGE-FREEZER…………………………5-15 YOUR BF344 FRIDGE-FREEZER………………………….5 BEFORE USING YOUR FRIDGE-FREEZER………………6-7 USING YOUR FRIDGE-FREEZER…………………….…7-11 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE…………………………12 DEFROSTING…………………………………13-14 DRAINAGE ……………………………………….15 INSTALLING YOUR FRIDGE-FREEZER……………..….16 HOW TO REVERSE THE DOOR SWING ………………18-21 TROUBLESHOOTING ………………………………….……22...
Specifications of your BF344 Fridge-freezer Congratulations on purchasing a Baumatic BF344 Fridge-Freezer! Your Fridge-Freezer has: Gross capacity: 344 litres Net capacity (fridge freezer): 228/90 litres Energy efficiency class: A Star rating: **** Electronic Thermostat 3 Freezer drawers 3 Safety glass shelves...
You will be able to tell if it is because a non-grounded appliance will give off an electrical discharge. grounding of appliance. DURING THE GUARANTEE PERIOD ONLY BAUMATIC SERVICE ENGINEERS OR AN AUTHORISED AGENT OF • BAUMATIC SHOULD CARRY OUT REPAIRS ON THIS UNIT.
Using your Baumatic BF344 FRIDGE-FREEZER: Your BF344 FRIDGE- FREEZER: BF344 Fridge Freezer DISPLAY PANEL THERMOSTAT DIAL REFRIGERATOR SHELF REFRIGERATOR LAMP & COVER LAMP SWITCH MEAT TRAY* (*Optional) CRISPER SHELF CRISPER TOP SHELF 10) TOP SHELF COVER ( Not available in this model)
NOTE: BEFORE Using your BF344 FRIDGE-FREEZER: UPON DELIVERY: When your Fridge-Freezer has been delivered, you will need to wait approximately 3 hours before turning it on. The fluid of the compressor installed in the appliance will need time to settle. PLEASE DO NOT PLUG IN ANY...
Turning on your Baumatic BF344 FRIDGE-FREEZER: PLEASE FAMILIARISE YOURSELF WITH THE DISPLAY PANEL AT THE TOP OF THE UNIT (ILLUSTRATED BELOW). YOU SWITCH ON YOUR APPLIANCE IT IN & SETTING THE REGULATING DEVICE (Electronic Thermostat) inside the Fridge-Freezer near the top, at the side (‘2’...
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USING your Baumatic BF344 FRIDGE-FREEZER: Your Fridge-Freezer’s thermostat automatically regulates the inside temperature of the compartments. By rotating the knob from position 1 to position 5, colder temperatures can be obtained. This is particularly important for food stored in the freezer.
ARRANGING FOOD IN YOUR FRIDGE-FREEZER Refrigerator Compartment • To reduce humidity and the consequent increase of frost, NEVER place liquids in unsealed containers in the refrigerator. Frost tends to concentrate in the coldest parts of the evaporator. In time, the unit will need more frequent defrosting if too much humidity develops inside it.
ARRANGING FOOD IN YOUR FRIDGE-FREEZER Freezer Compartment Your freezer’s chief function is to allow you to store • deep-frozen or frozen foods for long periods of time, and to make ice cubes. DO NOT put warm food into the freezer. •...
NOTES ON USING YOUR FRIDGE-FREEZER ALWAYS Cover and wrap • foods, especially if they are PUNGENT. MAKING ICE CUBES NOTE: At the maximum cold setting, with a high outside (ambient) temperature and well-stocked (full or nearly full) compartments, the Fridge-Freezer’s operation may be continuous, leading to the formation of ice and frost on the evaporator.
CLEANING / MAINTENANCE NOTE: Before attempting to clean your Fridge-Freezer, UNPLUG IT and make sure you do the following: Remove the baskets and the ice-cube tray. Leave the door open. In order to collect the defrosted water, take out the bottom drawer and soak up the water using a sponge as shown in the figure pictured below.
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DEFROSTING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Defrosting occurs fully automatically in the refrigerator compartment during normal operation. The defrosted water collected by the evaporating tray evaporates automatically. NOTE: The evaporating tray and water drain hole (back of the refrigerator crisper shelf) should be cleaned periodically to prevent water from collecting on the bottom of the refrigerator instead of flowing out.
DEFROSTING YOUR FREEZER **** Generally, you should defrost your Fridge- Freezer at least twice a year, like this: NOTE: You must defrost your freezer when there is more than 5mm of frost covering the shelves. Do not use sharp metal objects to scrape frost with (they could damage the fridge circuit irreparably).
Your appliance is fitted with a special drainage system Pull out the bottom drawer of the freezer compartment and open the water drain cover (A – illustrated below) which is at the back of the drawer (Figure 1). Pull out the drain plug (B) placed under the freezer compartment (Figure 2).
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS – BF344 FRIDGE-FREEZER: Ensure that you are going to be placing your fridge- freezer away from heat sources and in a well-ventilated position. This should be at least 50 cm from radiators, gas or coal stoves and 5 cm away from electric stoves. Do not place the appliance in the path of direct sunlight.
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INSTALLATION-AMBIENT TEMPERATURE GUIDELINES YOU MUST install this appliance in well ventilated, dry room. Energy use is affected by the ambient temperature. You are therefore advised to: Not expose the appliance to direct sunlight; Not install the appliance next to radiators, cookers or other sources of heat;...
REVERSING THE DOOR OPENING (swing of the door): IMPORTANT: Before carrying out this work… Lay or lean the Fridge- Freezer on its back side, taking care not to damage or break the condenser or back coils. Make sure there are no sharp or hard objects on the floor upon which you will lie the appliance down.
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REVERSING THE DOOR OPENING (swing of the door): Using a star-head screwdriver, remove the remainder of the hinge assembly from around where the pin had been. Remove the lower door by gently sliding it out (see picture ‘B’) – see diagram at right.
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REVERSING THE DOOR OPENING (swing of the door): Using a star-headed screwdriver, disassemble the remainder of the top hinge assembly and keep it safely nearby. NOTE – you will need to disturb the top console panel as you do this. TO REATTACH THE DOORS –...
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REVERSING THE DOOR OPENING (swing of the door): Look at the middle section where the middle hinge will go and gently remove the two filler caps. Note that the holes contain insulation foam which can be bored into easily. Take the top door’s bottom hinge socket from the former opening side of the door.
Trace a problem using the table below instead of having to call for help. PROBLEM YOUR FRIDGE-FREEZER DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WORKING / GREEN LAMP IS OFF / FOOD HAS DEFROSTED WITHOUT YOUR KNOWLEDGE / NO APPARENT POWER YOUR FRIDGE-FREEZER APPEARS TO BE PERFORMING POORLY (RED LAMP IS THERE IS A NOISE IMPORTANT...
*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.