Blomberg BRFB1052FFBIL User Manual

Refrigerator

User Manual

Congélateur/Réfrigérateur

Manuel d'utilisation

Refrigerador

Manual del usuario

BRFB1052FFBIN

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 4

2 Important Safety Warnings 5

Intended use .....................................5

For products with a water dispenser; .9

Child safety ........................................9

Compliance with WEEE Directive and

Disposing of the Waste Product: .....10

Compliance with RoHS Directive: ...10

Package information ........................10

HC Warning .....................................11

Things to be done for energy saving 12

3 Installation 13

Points to be paid attention to when the

relocation of the refrigerator .............13

Electrical connection ........................13

Door Open Warning .........................14

Disposing of the packaging .............14

Disposing of your old refrigerator .....14

Placing and Installation ....................14

Changing the illumination lamp .......15

Connecting the water hose to the

refrigerator .......................................15

Connecting the water line to the water

supply .............................................15

4 Preparation 16

Reversing the doors ........................17

5 Using your refrigerator 20

Freezing fresh food ..........................22

Recommendations for preservation of

frozen food ......................................23

Placing the food ..............................23

Deep-freeze information ..................23

Ice Machine ....................................24

6 Maintenance and cleaning 25

Protection of plastic surfaces ..........25

7 Troubleshooting 26

1 Your refrigerator

8 7 *

1. Butter & Cheese sections

2. Adjustable door shelves

3. Bottle holder

4. Bottle shelf

5. Adjustable front feet

6. Freezer compartment

8. Icebox / Ice-making compartment

9. Crisper

10. Crisper cover and glass

11. Adjustable shelves

12. Fan

13. Indicator panel

7. Flap

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.

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.

• In case of any failure or during a maintenance or repair work, disconnect your refrigerator’s mains supply by either turning off the relevant fuse or unplugging your appliance.

• Do not pull by the cable when pulling off the plug.

• Place the beverage with higher proofs tightly closed and vertically.

• Never store spray cans containing flammable and explosive substances in the refrigerator.

• Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

• This product is not intended to be used by persons with physical, sensory or mental disorders or unlearned or inexperienced people (including children) unless they are attended by a person who will be responsible for their safety or 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 and wind is dangerous with respect to electrical safety.

• Contact authorized service when there is a power cable damage to avoid danger.

• Never plug the refrigerator into the wall outlet during installation. Otherwise, risk of death or serious injury may arise.

• This refrigerator is intended for only storing food items. It must not be used for any other purpose.

• Label of technical specifications is located on the left wall inside the refrigerator.

• Never connect your refrigerator to electricitysaving systems; they may damage the refrigerator.

• If there is a blue light on the refrigerator, do not look at the blue light with optical tools.

• For manually controlled refrigerators, wait for at least 5 minutes to start the refrigerator after power failure.

• This operation manual should be handed in to the new owner of the product when it is given to others.

• Avoid causing damage on power cable when transporting the refrigerator. Bending cable may cause fire. Never place heavy objects on power cable. Do not touch the plug with wet hands when plugging the product.

• Do not plug the refrigerator if the wall outlet is loose.

• Water should not be sprayed directly on inner or outer parts of the product for safety purposes.

• Do not spray substances containing inflammable gases such as propane gas near the refrigerator to avoid fire and explosion risk.

• 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.

to check your water pressure, ask for the help of a professional plumber.

• 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 for cold water

inlet shall be maximum 90 psi (6.2 bar). If your water pressure exceeds 80 psi (5.5 bar), use a pressure limiting valve in your mains system. If you do not know how

• If there is risk of water hammer effect in your installation, always use a water hammer prevention equipment in your installation. Consult Professional plumbers is you are not sure that there is no water hammer effect in your installation.

• Do not install on the hot water inlet. Take precautions against of the risk of freezing of the hoses. Water temperature operating interval shall be 33°F (0.6°C) minimum and 100°F (38°C) maximum.

• 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.

ADANGER : Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer :

Take off the doors.Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.

Compliance with WEEE Directive and Disposing of the Waste Product:

This product complies with EU WEEE Directive (2012/19/ EU). This product bears a c l a s s i f i c a t i o n 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.

Compliance with RoHS Directive:

The product you have purchased complies with EU RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU). It does not contain harmful and prohibited materials specified in the Directive.

Package information

Packaging materials of the product are manufactured from recyclable materials in accordance with our National Environment Regulations. Do not dispose of the packaging materials together with the domestic or other wastes. Take them to the packaging material collection points designated by the local authorities.

ADANGER: Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer:

• Take off the doors.

• Leave the shelves in

place so that children may not easily climb inside.

HC Warning If your product's

cooling system contains R600a:

This gas is flammable. Therefore, pay 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”.

ADANGER – Risk Of Fire Or Explosion. Flammable Refrigerant Used. To Be Repaired Only By Trained Service Personnel. Do Not Puncture

Refrigerant Tubing”.

ACAUTION – Risk Of Fire Or Explosion. Flammable Refrigerant Used. Consult Repair Manual/Owner’s Guide Before Attempting To Service This Product. All Safety Precautions Must be Followed.

ACAUTION – Risk Of Fire Or Explosion. Dispose Of Properlty In Accordance With Federal Or Local Regulations. Flammable Refrigerant Used.

ACAUTION– Risk Of Fire Or Explosion Due To Puncture Of Refrigerant Tubing; Follow Handling Instructions Carefully. Flammable Refrigerant Used”.

Ignore this warning if your product's cooling system contains R134a.

Type of gas used in the product is stated in the type plate which is on the left wall inside the refrigerator.

Never throw the product in fire for disposal.

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.

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!

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

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.

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

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.

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

Connecting the water hose to the refrigerator

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

The lamp(s) used in this appliance is not suitable for household room illumination. The intended purpose of this lamp is to assist the user to place foodstuffs in the refrigerator/freezer in a safe and comfortable way.The lamps used in this appliance have to withstand extreme physical conditions such as temperatures below -20 °C.

(only chest and upright freezer)

1. Slip the union (b) onto the water

hose (a).

2. Push the water hose downwards firmly to slip it onto the water inlet valve (c).

3. Tighten the union (c) by hand to secure it onto the water inlet valve.

C Normally, you are not required to

tighten the union with a tool. However, you can use a spanner or pliers to tighten the union if there is a leakage

Connecting the water line to the water supply

Connect the water line to a water supply valve. If a valve is not present or you are not sure, consult a qualified plumber.

4 Preparation

• 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.

Reversing the doors

Proceed in numerical order

(A)715/8"(18181828mm)

A A

(Refrig

)

K56300N EBLU

Model

Electrical Rating

V Hz

eration

(Defros

120 2.1 1.2 60

(B)min213/4"(550mm) (C)min223/64"(560mm) (D)783/8"(1990mm)

(H) Height (cm) unpacked

181.5 cm /71.45"

(W) Width (cm) unpacked (D) Depth (cm) unpacked

(H) Height (cm)packed (W) Width (cm)packed (D) Depth (cm)packed

Gross Weight (Kg) / lbs Net Weight (Kg) / lbs

55.6 cm /21.89"

55.0 cm /21.65"

225.6 cm /88.81"

59.7 cm /23.50"

80 kg /176.36

76 kg /167.55

5 Using your refrigerator

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

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.

11 12 13 14

15 16

1817

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.

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.

9- High Temperature Error / Warning Indicator

This light comes on during high

temperature failures and error warnings.

10- Economic 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.

11- Freezer 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.

13- Quick Freeze Indicator

This indicator lits when the Quick Freezer function is active.

14- Freezer 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.

15- Icematic off indicator

Indicates whether the icematic is on or off. If On, then the icematic is not operating. To operate the icematic again press and hold the On-Off button for 3 seconds.

16-Quick 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.

17- 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.

18- Alarm 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.

Freezer Compartment Adjustment

5°F/-15°C 40ºF/4°C. This is the normal recommended setting.

-18°C/0°F or-5°F

-21°C

Quick Freeze 40°F/4°C. Use when you wish to freeze your food

-15°C/5°F or

colder

-15°C/5°F or

colder

Recommended Using Temparature: FF: 4°C /40 °F Frz : -15°C/5 °F

Fridge Compartment Adjustment

40°F/4°C. These settings are recommended

37°F/2°C. If you think that your fridge compartment

Quick Freeze You can use it when your fridge

Explanations

when the ambient temperature exceeds 86°F/4°C.

in a short time. Your refrigerator will return to its previous mode when the process is over.

is not cold enough because of the hot conditions or frequent opening and closing of the door.

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.

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 easyto-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 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 compartment shelves

Egg tray Egg

Fridge compartment shelves

Fridge compartment door shelves

Crisper

Freshzone compartment

food such as meat, fish, ice cream, vegetables and etc.

Food in pans, covered plates and closed containers

Small and packaged food or drinks (such as milk, fruit juice and beer)

Vegetables and fruits

Delicatessen 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.

Ice Machine

(in some models)

Auto Ice machine system allows you to obtain ice from the refrigerator easily. After the water system pipe connection will be done, the ice can be taken from the ice drawer. First ice cubes will be ready in approximately 2 hours in the Ice machine drawer located in the freezer compartment. Do not put water in it to make ice as it may break. The ice

.container is not used for storing foods

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.

C Use lukewarm water to clean the

cabinet of your refrigerator and wipe it dry.

C Use 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.

C Check 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.

A Do not use sharp, abrasive tools,

soap, household cleaning agents, detergents, kerosene, fuel oil, varnish etc. to prevent removal and deformation of the prints on the plastic part. Use lukewarm water and a soft cloth for cleaning and then wipe it dry.

Protection of plastic surfaces

Do 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.

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).

• 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.

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.

• 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.

WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR THE BLOMBERG REFRIGERATORS

The warranties provided by Blomberg in these statements only apply to Blomberg refrigerators sold to the original purchaser or homeowner in the US and Canada. The warranty is not transferable. To obtain warranty service, please contact our nearest distributor as listed by state and province. You will need your refrigerator model number, serial number, retailer name and address, where purchased and purchase date / installation date. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Also, please make sure you register your product for warranty at

www.blombergappliances.com.

1 year (*) full warranty from date of first installation

Blomberg will repair or replace at no cost to the consumer any defective parts of the refrigerator if used under normal household conditions

(warranty is void if the product is used commercially

e.g., bed + breakfast, nursing home etc.). Service must also be performed by an authorized Blomberg service agency. (Cosmetic defects must be reported within 10 business days from installation). 1 year warranty on the accessories is for the parts only and doesnot include labor.

2 year*++ limited warranty from date of first installation (Parts only) Blomberg will repair or replace any parts at no cost to the consumer if material defects or workmanship have caused the damage or failure of these components. Again the refrigerator must have been used under normal household conditions and not commercially as stated above (Labor charges are the responsibility of the consumer).

2-5 year (*, **) limited warranty from date of first installation

(parts only 2-5 years) Blomberg will repair or replace any compressors, evaporators, condensers and dryers at no cost to the consumer if material defects or workmanship have caused the damage or failure of these components.

The refrigerator must have been used under normal household conditions and not commercially (Labor charges are the responsibility of the consumer)

Disclaimers of warranties and exclusions:

Warranty does not cover service costs by an authorized service agent to correct installation, electrical problems or educational instruction on the use of the refrigerator. The warranty also does not cover defects or damage caused by an act of God (such as storms, floods, fires, mudslides, etc.), damage cause by use of the refrigerator for purposes other than those for which it was designed, misuse, abuse, accident, alteration, improper installation, maintenance, travel fees, service calls outside normal service hours, pick up and delivery, any food loss due to product failure, unauthorized service work or work.

This product is fully tested and went through official quality assurance inspections before leaving the original manufacturing site. Warranty terms for this Blomberg household appliance is not valid if the product is altered, tampered, modifed, additional parts assembled, fixed and re-packed by an authorized distributor, servicer, a third party retailer, reseller or by any other unauthorized person(s).

TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. BLOMBERG UNDERTAKES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE QUALITY OF THIS PRODUCT EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT. BLOMBERG ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY THAT THE PRODUCT WILL BE FIT FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE FOR WHICH YOU MAY BE BUYING THIS PRODUCT, EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT.

Blomberg does not assume any responsibility for incidential or consequential damages. Such damages include, but are not limited to, loss of profits, loss of savings or revenue, loss of use of the refrigerator or any associated equipment, cost of capital, cost of any substitute equipment, facilities or services, downtime, the claims of third parties, and injury to property. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you.

(*) Installation date shall refer to either purchase date or 5 business days after delivery of the product to the home, whichever is later. (**) Parts replaced will assume the identity of the original parts + their original warranty.

No Other Warranties. This Warranty Statement is the complete and exclusive warranty from the manufacturer. No employee of Blomberg or any other party is authorized to make any warranty statements in addition to those made in this Warranty Statement.

Please keep this warranty card, user manual and your sales slip for future reference.

HOW TO GET SERVICE

Please contact the Distributor for your State or Province as listed on the Distributor Contact List, or call our Toll Free Number at 1 800 459 9848 for direction to an Authorized Blomberg Service Agent.

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