Blomberg BRFB1050FFBI User Manual

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Refrigerator

Réfrigérateur

Refrigerador

BRFB1050FFBI

Bedienungsanleitung Operating instructions

Please read this user manual first!

Dear Customer,

We hope that your product, which has been produced in modern plants and checked under the most meticulous quality control procedures, will provide you an effective service.

Therefore, read this entire user manual carefully before using the product and keep it as a reference. If you handover the product to someone else, give the user manual as well.

The user manual will help you use the product in a fast and safe way.

•Read the manual before installing and operating the product.

•Make sure you read the safety instructions.

•Keep the manual in an easily accessible place as you may need it later.

•Read the other documents given with the product.

Remember that this user manual is also applicable for several other models. Differences between models will be identified in the manual.

Explanation of symbols

Throughout this user manual the following symbols are used:

CImportant information or useful tips.

AWarning against dangerous conditions for life and property. BWarning against electric voltage.

CONTENTS
1 Your refrigerator	3
2 Important Safety Warnings	4
Intended use......................................	4
For products with a water dispenser;.6
Child safety........................................	6
Compliance with WEEE Directive and
Disposing of the Waste Product: .......	6
Compliance with RoHS Directive:......	7
Package information..........................	7
HCA Warning.....................................	7
Things to be done for energy saving...	8
3 Installation	9
Points to be considered when re-
transporting your refrigerator..............	9
Before operating your refrigerator.......	9
Open door warning..........................	10
Changing the illumination lamp ........	10
Disposing of the packaging..............	10
Disposing of your old refrigerator......	10
Placing and Installation.....................	10

4	Preparation	11
Reversing the doors.........................		12
5	Using your refrigerator	14
Freezing fresh food...........................		16
Recommendations for preservation of
frozen food.......................................		17
Placing the food...............................		17
Deep-freeze information...................		17
6	Maintenance and cleaning 18
Protection of plastic surfaces ..........		18
7	Recommended solutions for
the problems		19

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1 Your refrigerator

1.	Butter & Cheese sections	7.	Crisper
2.	Adjustable door shelves	8.	Crisper cover and glass
3.	Bottle holder	9.	Adjustable shelves
4.	Bottle shelf	10.Fan
5.	Adjustable front feet	11.Indicator panel
6.	Freezer compartment

C Figures that take place in this instruction manual are schematic and may not correspond exactly with your product. If the subject parts are not included in the product you have purchased, then it is valid for other models.

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2 Important Safety Warnings

Please review the following information. Failure to observe this information may cause injuries or material damage. Otherwise, all warranty and reliability commitments will become invalid.

The usage life of the unit you purchased is 10 years. This is the period for keeping the spare parts required for the unit to operate as described.

Intended use

This product is intended to be used

•indoors and in closed areas such as homes;

•in closed working environments such as stores and offices;

•in closed accommodation areas such as farm houses, hotels, pensions.

•This product should not be used outdoors.

General safety

•When you want to dispose/scrap the product, we recommend you to

consult the authorized service in order to learn the required information and authorized bodies.

•Consult your authorized service for all your questions and problems related to the refrigerator. Do not intervene or let someone intervene to the refrigerator without notifying the authorised services.

•For products with a freezer compartment; Do not eat cone ice cream and ice cubes immediately after you take them out of the freezer compartment! (This may cause frostbite in your mouth.)

•For products with a freezer compartment; Do not put bottled and canned liquid beverages in the freezer compartment. Otherwise, these may burst.

•Do not touch frozen food by hand; they may stick to your hand.

•Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning or defrosting.

•Vapor and vaporized cleaning materials should never be used in cleaning and defrosting processes of your refrigerator. In such cases, the vapor may get in contact with the electrical parts and cause short circuit or electric shock.

•Never use the parts on your refrigerator such as the door as a means of support or step.

•Do not use electrical devices inside the refrigerator.

•Do not damage the parts, where the refrigerant is circulating, with

drilling or cutting tools. The refrigerant that might blow out when the gas channels of the evaporator, pipe extensions or surface coatings are punctured causes skin irritations and eye injuries.

•Do not cover or block the ventilation holes on your refrigerator with any material.

•Electrical devices must be repaired by only authorised persons. Repairs performed by incompetent persons create a risk for the user.

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• In case of any failure or during a	•	Label of technical specifications is
maintenance or repair work, disconnect		located on the left wall inside the
your refrigerator’s mains supply by either		refrigerator.
turning off the relevant fuse or unplugging•		Never connect your refrigerator to
your appliance.		electricity-saving systems; they may
• Do not pull by the cable when pulling off		damage the refrigerator.
the plug.	•	If there is a blue light on the
• Place the beverage with higher proofs		refrigerator, do not look at the blue
tightly closed and vertically.		light with optical tools.
• Never store spray cans containing	•	For manually controlled refrigerators,
flammable and explosive substances in		wait for at least 5 minutes to start the
the refrigerator.		refrigerator after power failure.
• Do not use mechanical devices or other •		This operation manual should be
means to accelerate the defrosting		handed in to the new owner of the
process, other than those recommended		product when it is given to others.
by the manufacturer.	•	Avoid causing damage on power
• This product is not intended to be		cable when transporting the
used by persons with physical, sensory		refrigerator. Bending cable may cause
or mental disorders or unlearned or		fire. Never place heavy objects on
inexperienced people (including children)		power cable. Do not touch the plug
unless they are attended by a person		with wet hands when plugging the
who will be responsible for their safety or		product.

who will instruct them accordingly for use of the product

•Do not operate a damaged refrigerator. Consult with the service agent if you have

any concerns.

• Electrical safety of your refrigerator shall
be guaranteed only if the earth system in
your house complies with standards.
• Exposing the product to rain, snow, sun	• Do not plug the refrigerator if the wall
and wind is dangerous with respect to	outlet is loose.
electrical safety.	• Water should not be sprayed directly
• Contact authorized service when there is	on inner or outer parts of the product
a power cable damage to avoid danger.	for safety purposes.
• Never plug the refrigerator into the wall	• Do not spray substances containing
outlet during installation. Otherwise, risk	inflammable gases such as propane
of death or serious injury may arise.	gas near the refrigerator to avoid fire
• This refrigerator is intended for only	and explosion risk.
• This refrigerator is intended for only
storing food items. It must not be used
for any other purpose.

•Never place containers filled with water on top of the refrigerator, otherwise this may cause electric shock or fire.

•Do not overload your refrigerator with excessive amounts of food. If overloaded, the food items may fall down and hurt you and damage refrigerator when you open the door. Never place objects on top of the refrigerator; otherwise, these objects may fall down when you open or close the refrigerator's door.

•As they require a precise temperature, vaccines, heat-sensitive medicine and scientific materials and etc. should not be kept in the refrigerator.

•If not to be used for a long time, refrigerator should be unplugged. A possible problem in power cable may cause fire.

•The plug's tip should be regularly cleaned; otherwise, it may cause fire.

•The plug’s tip should be cleaned regularly with a dry cloth; otherwise, it may cause fire.

•Refrigerator may move if adjustable legs are not properly secured on the floor. Properly securing adjustable legs on the floor can prevent the refrigerator to move.

•When carrying the refrigerator, do not hold it from door handle. Otherwise, it may be snapped.

•When you have to place your product next to another refrigerator or freezer, the distance between devices should be at least 8cm. Otherwise, adjacent side walls may be humidified.

For products with a water dispenser;

Pressure of water mains should be minimum 1 bar. Pressure of water mains should be maximum 8 bars.

• Use only potable water.

Child safety

•If the door has a lock, the key should be kept away from reach of children.

•Children must be supervised to prevent them from tampering with the product.

Compliance with WEEE Directive and Disposing of the Waste Product:

This product complies with EU WEEE

Directive (2012/19/EU). This

product bears a classification symbol for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).This product has

been manufactured with high quality parts and materials which can be reused and are

suitable for recycling. Do not dispose of the waste product with normal domestic and other wastes at the end of its service life. Take it to the collection center for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. Please consult your local authorities to learn about these collection centers.

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Compliance with RoHS					ADANGER – Risk Of Fire Or
Directive:					Explosion.	Flammable	Refrigerant
The product		you	have	purchased	Used. To Be Repaired Only By Trained
					Service Personnel. Do Not Puncture
complies	with	EU	RoHS	Directive
					Refrigerant Tubing”.
(2011/65/EU). It does not contain

harmful	and	prohibited		materials	ACAUTION – Risk Of Fire Or
specified in the Directive.
Package information					Explosion.	Flammable	Refrigerant
					Used. Consult Repair Manual/Owner’s

Packaging materials of the product					Guide Before Attempting To Service
are manufactured from recyclable					This Product. All Safety Precautions
materials in accordance with our					Must be Followed.
National Environment Regulations.					ACAUTION – Risk Of Fire Or
Do not dispose of the packaging					Explosion. Dispose Of Properlty In
materials together with the					Accordance With Federal Or Local
domestic or other wastes. Take					Regulations.	Flammable	Refrigerant
them to the packaging material					Used.
collection points designated by the					ACAUTION– Risk Of		Fire Or
local authorities.					Explosion Due To Puncture Of
ADANGER: Risk of child
					Refrigerant	Tubing; Follow Handling
entrapment. Before you throw away					Instructions	Carefully.	Flammable
your old refrigerator or freezer:					Refrigerant Used”.
• Take off the doors.					Ignore this warning if your
• Leave the shelves in place so that
					product's cooling system contains
children may not easily climb inside.
					R134a.

HCA Warning					Type of gas used in the product is
If your product's cooling system					stated in the type plate which is on the
					left wall inside the refrigerator.
contains R600a:					Never throw the product in fire for
This gas is flammable. Therefore, pay					disposal.
attention to not damaging the cooling
system and piping during usage and
transportation. In the event of damage,
keep your product away from potential
fire sources that can cause the product
catch a fire and ventilate the room in
which the unit is placed.
ADANGER – Risk Of Fire or
Explosion.	Flammable Refrigerant
Used. Do Not Use Mechanical Devices
To Defrost Refrigerator.				Do Not
Puncture Refrigerant Tubing”.

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Things to be done for energy saving

•Do not leave the doors of your refrigerator open for a long time.

•Do not put hot food or drinks in your refrigerator.

•Do not overload your refrigerator so that the air circulation inside of it is not prevented.

•Do not install your refrigerator under direct sunlight or near heat emitting appliances such as ovens, dishwashers or radiators.

•Pay attention to keep your food in closed containers.

•For products with a freezer compartment; You can store maximum amount of food items in the freezer when you remove the shelf or drawer of the freezer. Energy consumption value stated for your refrigerator has been determined

by removing freezer shelf or drawer and under maximum load. There is no harm to use a shelf or drawer

according to the shapes and size of food to be frozen.

•Thawing frozen food in fridge compartment will both provide energy saving and preserve the food quality.

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3 Installation

B In case the information which are given in the user manual are not taken into account, manufacturer will not assume any liability for this.

Points to be paid attention to when the relocation of the refrigerator

1.Your refrigerator should be unplugged.Before transportation of your refrigerator, it should be emptied and cleaned.

2.Before it is re-packaged, shelves, accessories, crisper, etc. inside your refrigerator should be fixed with adhesive tape and secured against impacts. Package should be bound with a thick tape or sound ropes and the transportation rules on the package should be strictly observed.

3.Original packaging and foam materials should be kept for future transportations or moving.

Before you start the refrigerator,

Check the following before you start to use your refrigerator:

1.Attach 2 plastic wedges as illustrated below. Plastic wedges are intended to keep the distance which will ensure the air circulation between your refrigerator and the wall. (The picture is drawn up as a representation and it is not identical with your product.)

2.Clean the interior of the refrigerator as recommended in the “Maintenance and cleaning” section.

3.Connect the plug of the refrigerator to the wall socket. When the fridge door is opened, fridge internal lamp will turn on.

4.When the compressor starts to operate, a sound will be heard. The liquid and gases sealed within the refrigeration system may also give rise to noise, even if the compressor is not running and this is quite normal.

5.Front edges of the refrigerator may feel warm. This is normal. These areas are designed to be warm to avoid condensation.

Electrical connection

Connect your product to a grounded socket which is being protected by a fuse with the appropriate capacity.

Important:

The connection must be in compliance with national regulations.

•The power plug must be easily accessible after installation.

•Electrical safety of your refrigerator shall be guaranteed only if the earth system in your house complies with standards.

•The voltage stated on the label located at left inner side of your product should be equal to your network voltage.

•Extension cables and multi plugs must not be used for connection.

B A damaged power cable must be replaced by a qualified electrician.

B Product must not be operated before it is repaired! There is the risk of electric shock!

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Disposing of the packaging

The packing materials may be dangerous for children. Keep the packing materials out of the reach of children or dispose of them by classifying them in accordance with the waste instructions stated by your local authorities. Do not throw away with regular house waste, throw away on packaging pick up spots designated by the local authorities.

The packing of your refrigerator is produced from recyclable materials.

Disposing of your old refrigerator

Dispose of your old refrigerator without giving any harm to the environment.

•You may consult your authorized dealer or waste collection center of your municipality about the disposal of your refrigerator.

Before disposing of your refrigerator, cut out the electric plug and, if there are any locks on the door, make them inoperable in order to protect children against any danger.

Placing and Installation

A If the entrance door of the room where the refrigerator will be installed is not wide enough for the refrigerator to pass through, then call the authorized service to have them remove the doors of your refrigerator and pass it sideways through the door.

1.Install your refrigerator to a place that allows ease of use.

2.Keep your refrigerator away from heat sources, humid places and direct sunlight.

3.There must be appropriate air ventilation around your refrigerator in order to achieve an efficient operation. If the refrigerator is to be placed in a recess in the wall, there must be at least 5 cm distance with the ceiling and at least 5 cm with the wall. Do not place your product on the materials such as rug or carpet.

4.Place your refrigerator on an even floor surface to prevent jolts.

Door Open Warning

(This feature is optional)

An audio warning signal will be given when the door of your product is left open for at least 1 minute. This warning will be muted when the door is closed or any of the display buttons (if any) are pressed.

Changing the illumination lamp

To change the Bulb/LED used for illumination of your refrigerator, call your Authorized Service.

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4Preparation

•Your refrigerator should be installed at least 30 cm away from heat sources such as hobs, ovens, central heater and stoves and at least 5 cm away from electrical ovens and should not be located under direct sunlight.

•The ambient temperature of the room where you install your

refrigerator should at least be 50ºF. Operating your refrigerator under cooler conditions than this is not recommended with regard to its efficiency.

•Please make sure that the interior of your refrigerator is cleaned thoroughly.

•If two refrigerators are to be installed side by side, there should be at least 2 cm distance between them.

•When you operate your refrigerator for the first time, please observe the following instructions during the initial six hours.

•The door should not be opened frequently.

•It must be operated empty without any food in it.

•Do not unplug your refrigerator. If a power failure occurs out of your control, please see the warnings in

the “Recommended solutions for the problems” section.

•Original packaging and foam materials should be kept for future transportations or moving.

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Reversing the doors

Proceed in numerical order

H1 1

2	H2	5

4 8

5 H3

12 H2

11	10

H1	13

16 H4

15 H3

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(H) Height (cm) unpacked		177.7 cm /69.96"

(W) Width (cm) unpacked		55.6 cm /21.89"

(D) Depth (cm) unpacked		54.5 cm /21.46"


	(H) Height (cm)packed	185.6 cm /73.07 "

	(W) Width (cm)packed	57.6	cm /22.68 "

	(D) Depth (cm)packed	58.5	cm/23.03"


	Gross Weight (Kg) / lbs	73	kg /160.94
	Net Weight (Kg) / lbs	68.9 kg /151.9

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5 Using your refrigerator

1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17

1- On/Off function

Press the On/Off button for 3 seconds to turn off or turn on the fridge.

2- Quick Fridge Function

When you press Quick Fridge button, the temperature of the compartment will be colder than the adjusted values.

This function can be used for food placed in the fridge compartment and required to be cooled down rapidly.

If you want to cool large amounts of fresh food, it is recommended to active this feature before putting the food

into the fridge. Quick Fridge indicator will remain lit when the Quick Fridge function is enabled. To cancel this

function press Quick Fridge button again. Quick Fridge indicator will turn off and return to its normal settings.

If you do not cancel it, Quick Fridge will cancel itself automatically after 2 hours or when the fridge compartment reaches to the required temperature. This function is not recalled when

power restores after a power failure.

3-Vacation Function

Press the Quick Fridge\Vacation button for 3 seconds to activate Vacation function.

"--" icon comes on when the function is active. Function is deactivated by pressing the same button for 3 seconds again or by pressing Fridge set button.

4- Fridge Set Function

This function allows you to make the fridge compartment temperature setting. Press this button to set the temperature of the fridge compartment to 37, 40, 43, 46 °F respectively.

5- Off Indicator

Off Indicator lits when the fridge is "Off" mode.

6- Quick Fridge Indicator

This icon lits when the Quick Fridge function is active.

7- Fridge Compartment Temperature Setting Indicator

Indicates the temperature set for the Fridge Compartment.

8- Vacation Indicator

This icon lits when the Vacation function is active.

9- High Temperature Error / Warning Indicator

This light comes on during high temperature failures and error warnings.

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10Economic Usage Indicator

Economic Usage Indicator turns on when the Freezer Compartment is set to 5°F. Economic Usage Indicator turns off when the Quick Fridge or Quick Freeze function is selected.

11Freezer Compartment

Temperature Setting Indicator Indicates the temperature set for the Freezer Compartment.

12- Eco-Extra Indicator

Eco-Extra Indicator lits when the Eco Extra function is active.

13Quick Freeze Indicator

This indicator lits when the Quick Freezer function is active.

14Freezer Set Function

This function allows you to make the freezer compartment temperature setting. Press this button to set the temperature of the freezer

compartment to 5, 0 ,- 5, -10 °F respectively.

15Quick Freeze Function

Quick Freeze indicator turns on when the Quick Freeze function is on. To cancel this function press Quick Freeze button again. Quick Freeze indicator will turn off and return to its normal settings. If you do not cancel it, Quick Freeze will cancel itself automatically after 4 hours or when the freezer compartment reaches to the required

temperature.

If you want to freeze large amounts of fresh food, press the Quick Freeze button before putting the food into

the freezer compartment. If you press the Quick Freeze button repeatedly with short intervals, the electronic

circuit protection will be activated immediately.

This function is not recalled when power restores after a power failure.

16- Eco-Extra (Special Economic Usage) Function

Press the Quick Freeze\Eco Extra button for 3 seconds to activate the Eco Extra Function. Refrigerator will start operating in the most economic mode

at least 6 hours later and the economic usage indicator will turn on when the function is active. Press the Quick Freeze button for 3 seconds again to deactivate the Eco Fuzzy Function.

17Alarm Off

When the fridge door is opened for 2 minutes or when there a sensor failure, a sound alarm turns on. Alarm can be turned off by pressing "Alarm Off" button.

Sensor failure alarm will not sound till power failure. If you close the door and then open again "Door open alarm" will be activated again after 2 minutes later.

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Freezer		Fridge	Explanations
Compartment		Compartment
Adjustment		Adjustment

5°F		40ºF	This is the normal recommended setting.
0,-5 or -10°F		40°F	These settings are recommended when
			the ambient temperature exceeds 91°F.
Quick	Freeze	40°F	Use when you wish to freeze your food in
			a short time. Your refrigerator will return to
			its previous mode when the process is over.
-5°F or colder		37°F	If you think that your fridge compartment
			is not cold enough because of the hot
			conditions or frequent opening and closing
			of the door.
-5°F or colder		Quick Freeze	You can use it when your fridge
			compartment is	overloaded or if you
			wish to cool down your food rapidly. It is
			recommended that you activate quick
			fridge function 4-8 hours before placing the
			food.
Recommended Using Temparature: FF: 4°C /40 °F				Frz : -15°C/5 °F

Freezing fresh food

•It must be preferred to wrap or cover the food before placing them in the refrigerator.

•Hot food must cool down to the room temperature before putting them in the refrigerator.

•The foodstuff that you want to freeze must be fresh and in good quality.

•Foodstuff must be divided into portions according to the family’s daily or meal based consumption needs.

•The foodstuff must be packaged in an airtight manner to prevent them from drying even if they are going to be kept for a short time.

•Materials to be used for packaging must be tear-proof and resistant to cold, humidity, odor, oils and acids and they must also be airtight.

Moreover, they must be well closed and they must be made from easy- to-use materials that are suitable for deep freeze usage.

•Frozen food must be used immediately after they are thawed and they should never be re-frozen.

•Please observe the following instructions to obtain the best results.

1.Do not freeze too large quantities of food at one time. The quality of the food is best preserved when it is frozen right through to the core as quickly as possible.

2.Placing warm food into the freezer compartment causes the cooling system to operate continuously until

EN the food is frozen solid.

3.Take special care not to mix already frozen food and fresh food.

Recommendations for preservation of frozen food

•Prepacked commercially frozen food should be stored in accordance with the frozen food manufacturer's instructions for a ( 4 star) frozen food storage compartment.

•To ensure that the high quality achieved by the frozen food manufacturer and the food retailer is maintained, the following should be remembered:

1.Put packages in the freezer as quickly as possible after purchase.

2.Ensure that contents are labeled and dated.

3.Do not exceed "Use By", "Best Before" dates on the packaging.

Defrosting
The freezer	compartment defrosts
automatically.
Placing the food

		Various frozen
Freezer		food such as
compartment		meat, fish, ice
shelves		cream, vegetables
		and etc.
Egg tray		Egg

Fridge		Food in pans,
Fridge		covered plates
compartment		covered plates
compartment		and closed
shelves		and closed
shelves		containers
		containers

		Small and
Fridge		packaged food
compartment		or drinks (such as
door shelves		milk, fruit juice and
		beer)
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	Crisper	Vegetables and
	Crisper	fruits
		fruits

Freshzone Delicatessen compartment products (cheese,

butter, salami and etc.)

Deep-freeze information

Food must be frozen as rapidly as possible when they are put in a refrigerator in order to keep them in good quality.

It is possible to keep the food for a long time only at 0°F or lower temperatures.

You can keep the freshness of food for many months (at 0°For lower temperatures in the deep freeze).

WARNING! A

•Foodstuff must be divided into portions according to the family’s daily or meal based consumption needs.

•Foodstuff must be packaged in an airtight manner to prevent them from drying even if they are going to be kept for a short time.

•Materials necessary for packaging:

•Cold resistant adhesive tape

•Self adhesive label

•Rubber rings

•Pen

Materials to be used for packaging the foodstuff must be tear-proof and resistant to cold, humidity, odor, oils and acids.

Foodstuff to be frozen should not be allowed to come in contact with the previously frozen items to prevent their partial thawing.

Frozen food must be used immediately after they are thawed and they should

never be re-frozen.

6 Maintenance and cleaning

A Never use gasoline, benzene or similar substances for cleaning purposes.

B We recommend that you unplug the appliance before cleaning.

B Never use any sharp abrasive instrument, soap, household cleaner, detergent and wax polish for cleaning.

CUse lukewarm water to clean the cabinet of your refrigerator and wipe it dry.

CUse a damp cloth wrung out in a solution of one teaspoon of

bicarbonate of soda to one pint of water to clean the interior and wipe it dry.

B Make sure that no water enters the lamp housing and other electrical items.

B If your refrigerator is not going to be used for a long period of time, unplug the power cable, remove all food, clean it and leave the door ajar.

CCheck door seals regularly to ensure they are clean and free from food particles.

A To remove door racks, remove all the contents and then simply push the door rack upwards from the base.

ANever use cleaning agents or water that contain chlorine to clean the outer surfaces and chromium coated parts of the product. Chlorine causes corrosion on such metal surfaces.

Protection of plastic surfaces

CDo not put the liquid oils or oil-cooked meals in your refrigerator in unsealed containers as they damage the plastic surfaces of your refrigerator. In case of spilling or smearing oil on the plastic surfaces, clean and rinse the relevant part of the surface at once with warm water.

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7 Troubleshooting

Please review this list before calling the service. It will save your time and money. This list includes frequent complaints that are not arising from defective workmanship or material usage. Some of the features described here may not exist in your product.

The refrigerator does not operate.

•The plug is not inserted into the socket correctly. >>>Insert the plug into the socket securely.

•The fuse of the socket which your refrigerator is connected to or the main fuse have blown out. >>>Check the fuse.

Condensation on the side wall of the fridge compartment (MULTIZONE, COOL CONTROL and FLEXI ZONE).

•Ambient is very cold. >>>Do not install the refrigerator in places where the temperature falls below 10 °C.

•Door has been opened frequently. >>>Do not open and close the door of refrigerator frequently.

•Ambient is very humid. >>>Do not install your refrigerator into highly humid places.

•Food containing liquid is stored in open containers. >>>Do not store food with liquid content in open containers.

•Door of the refrigerator is left ajar. >>>Close the door of the refrigerator.

•Thermostat is set to a very cold level. >>>Set the thermostat to a suitable level.

•Compressor is not running

•Protective thermic of the compressor will blow out during sudden power failures or plug-out plug-ins as the refrigerant pressure in the cooling system of the refrigerator has not been balanced yet. The refrigerator will start running

approximately after 6 minutes. Please call the service if the refrigerator does not startup at the end of this period.

•The fridge is in defrost cycle. >>>This is normal for a full-automatically defrosting refrigerator. Defrosting cycle occurs periodically.

•The refrigerator is not plugged into the socket. >>>Make sure that the plug is fit into the socket.

•Temperature settings are not made correctly. >>>Select the suitable temperature value.

•There is a power outage. >>>Refrigerator returns to normal operation when the power restores.

The operation noise increases when the refrigerator is running.

•The operating performance of the refrigerator may change due to the changes in the ambient temperature. It is normal and not a fault.

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The refrigerator is running frequently or for a long time.

•New product may be wider than the previous one. Larger refrigerators operate for a longer period of time.

•The room temperature may be high. >>>It is normal that the product operates for longer periods in hot ambient.

•The refrigerator might be plugged in recently or might be loaded with food.

>>>When the refrigerator is plugged in or loaded with food recently, it will take longer for it to attain the set temperature. This is normal.

•Large amounts of hot food might be put in the refrigerator recently. >>>Do not put hot food into the refrigerator.

•Doors might be opened frequently or left ajar for a long time. >>>The warm air that has entered into the refrigerator causes the refrigerator to run for longer periods. Do not open the doors frequently.

•Freezer or fridge compartment door might be left ajar. >>>Check if the doors are closed completely.

•The refrigerator is adjusted to a very low temperature. >>>Adjust the refrigerator temperature to a warmer degree and wait until the temperature is achieved.

•Door seal of the fridge or freezer may be soiled, worn out, broken or not properly seated. >>>Clean or replace the seal. Damaged/broken seal causes the refrigerator to run for a longer period of time in order to maintain the current temperature.

Freezer temperature is very low while the fridge temperature is sufficient.

•The freezer temperature is adjusted to a very low value. >>>Adjust the freezer temperature to a warmer degree and check.

Fridge temperature is very low while the freezer temperature is sufficient.

•The fridge temperature is adjusted to a very low value. >>>Adjust the fridge temperature to a warmer degree and check.

Food kept in the fridge compartment drawers is frozen.

•The fridge temperature is adjusted to a very high value. >>>Adjust the fridge temperature to a lower value and check.

Temperature in the fridge or freezer is very high.

•The fridge temperature is adjusted to a very high value. >>>Fridge compartment temperature setting has an effect on the temperature of the freezer. Change the temperatures of the fridge or freezer and wait until the relevant compartments attain a sufficient temperature.

•Doors are opened frequently or left ajar for a long time. >>>Do not open the doors frequently.

•Door is ajar. >>>Close the door completely.

•The refrigerator is plugged in or loaded with food recently. >>>This is normal. When the refrigerator is plugged in or loaded with food recently, it will take longer for it to attain the set temperature.

•Large amounts of hot food might be put in the refrigerator recently. >>>Do not put hot food into the refrigerator.

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•Vibrations or noise.

•The floor is not level or stable. >>> If the refrigerator rocks when moved slowly, balance it by adjusting its feet. Also make sure that the floor is strong enough to carry the refrigerator, and level.

•The items put onto the refrigerator may cause noise. >>>Remove the items on top of the refrigerator.

There are noises coming from the refrigerator like liquid flowing, spraying, etc.

•Liquid and gas flows occur in accordance with the operating principles of your refrigerator. It is normal and not a fault.

Whistle comes from the refrigerator.

•Fans are used in order to cool the refrigerator. It is normal and not a fault. Condensation on the inner walls of refrigerator.

•Hot and humid weather increases icing and condensation. It is normal and not a fault.

•Doors are opened frequently or left ajar for a long time. >>>Do not open the doors frequently. Close them if they are open.

•Door is ajar. >>>Close the door completely.

Humidity occurs on the outside of the refrigerator or between the doors.

•There might be humidity in the air; this is quite normal in humid weather. When the humidity is less, condensation will disappear.

Bad odour inside the refrigerator.

•No regular cleaning is performed. >>>Clean the inside of the refrigerator regularly with a sponge, lukewarm water or carbonate dissolved in water.

•Some containers or package materials may cause the smell. >>>Use a different container or different brand packaging material.

•Food is put into the refrigerator in uncovered containers. >>>Keep the food in closed containers. Microorganisms spreading out from uncovered containers can cause unpleasant odours.

•Remove the foods that have expired best before dates and spoiled from the refrigerator.

The door is not closing.

•Food packages are preventing the door from closing. >>>Replace the packages that are obstructing the door.

•The refrigerator is not completely even on the floor. >>>Adjust the feet to balance the refrigerator.

•The floor is not level or strong. >>>Make sure that the floor is level and capable to carry the refrigerator.

Crispers are stuck.

• The food is touching the ceiling of the drawer. >>>Rearrange food in the drawer.

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