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User Manual for your BF373 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 BF373 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 ………………18-19 TROUBLESHOOTING ………………………………….……21 CONDITIONS OF GUARANTEE……………………….………22 CONTACT DETAILS……………………………………………..23...
Specifications of your BF373 Fridge-freezer Congratulations on purchasing a Baumatic BF373 Fridge-Freezer! Your Fridge-Freezer has: Gross capacity: 373 litres Net capacity (fridge freezer): 228/119 litres Energy efficiency class: A Mark resistant coating Star rating: **** Electronic Thermostat 3 Freezer drawers...
Manufacturer declines all responsibility for any damage due to non- grounding of appliance. DURING THE GUARANTEE PERIOD ONLY BAUMATIC SERVICE ENGINEERS OR AN AUTHORISED AGENT OF • BAUMATIC SHOULD CARRY OUT REPAIRS ON THIS UNIT. DO NOT USE IF THE SUPPLY CORD IS DAMAGED. NEVER TAKE RISKS WITH FIRE! •...
NOTE: BEFORE Using your BF373 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 EARLIER THAN THIS! NOTE: We recommend that you...
Turning on your Baumatic BF373 FRIDGE-FREEZER: PLEASE FAMILIARISE YOURSELF WITH THE DISPLAY PANEL AT THE TOP OF THE UNIT (ILLUSTRATED BELOW). ORANGE LAMP: When the refrigerator compartment is operating, this lamp will light until desired temperature reached. GREEN LAMP: This lights to show your appliance is plugged in.
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USING your Baumatic BF373 FRIDGE-FREEZER: Your Fridge-Freezer’s thermostats automatically regulate the inside temperature of the compartments. By rotating either knob from position 1 to position 5, colder temperatures can be obtained for the respective compartment. 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 DO NOT place paper or • • wrap foods, especially if plastic on the shelves which they are PUNGENT. would block the flow of air through the grids. MAKING ICE CUBES • Fill each of the ice cube container’s cells ¾...
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).
DRAINAGE 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 – BF373 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. Then (note: the lettered parts refer to following 2 figures): P’...
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Reversing the swing of your BF373’s door Reversing the Swing of the Door (continued from previous page)
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Reassemble the hinge ‘C’ and the support ‘L’ on the left side. The hinge cover ‘H’ must be remounted at the end of the installation. Reassemble the middle support ‘L’ on the right side. Remount the lower door. Insert rod ‘P’ interposing the distance spacer ‘D’.
Troubleshooting Trace a problem using the table below instead of having to call for help. PROBLEM WHAT TO DO CHECK THAT THE PLUG IS WELL-INSERTED INTO THE POWER SOCKET THAT THERE IS POWER FROM THE MAINS – THERE MAY BE A BLACKOUT OR YOUR FUSES MAY HAVE BLOWN.
*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.