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Fridge Freezer
User Manual
KGM 9681
KGM 9681 X
KGM 4681B
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Please read this manual first!
Dear Customer,
We hope that your product, which has been produced in a 1st-class
manufacturing facility and checked under the most meticulous quality control
procedures, will provide you with years of good service.
For this, we recommend you to carefully read the entire manual of your product
before using it and keep it at hand for future reference.
This manual
• Will help you use your appliance quickly and safely.
• Read the manual before installing and operating your product.
• Follow the instructions, especially those for safety.
• Keep the manual in an easily accessible place as you may need it later.
• Besides, read also the other documents provided with your product.
Please note that this manual may be valid for other models as well.
Symbols and their descriptions
This instruction manual contains the following symbols:
C Important information or useful usage tips.
A Warning against dangerous conditions for life and property.
B Warning against electric voltage.
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1 Your refrigerator 4
Electrical Requirements .....................7
Warning! This Appliance Must Be
Earthed .............................................7
Energy Saving Tips ............................8
Compliance with WEEE Directive and
Disposing of the Waste Product: .......9
Compliance with RoHS Directive: ......9
Package information ..........................9
3 Installation 10
Points to be considered when re-
transporting your refrigerator ...........10
Before operating your refrigerator ....10
Electric connection ..........................10
Disposing of the packaging .............11
Disposing of your old refrigerator .....11
Placing and Installation ....................11
Transportation Instructions ...............12
Installation Instructions ....................13
Changing the illumination lamp .......13
4 Before operating 15
Final Check .....................................15
5 Using your refrigerator 16
Temperature Control And
Adjustment ......................................16
Thermostat setting button................16
Storing Frozen Food ........................17
Freezing Fresh Food ........................17
Making Ice Cubes ............................17
Defrosting ........................................17
Chiller Compartment ........................19
6 Maintenance and cleaning 20
7 Do's and Don'ts 21
Problem Solvıng ..............................22
8 Guarantee Details 23
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1 Your refrigerator
C* Optional : 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.
Congratulations on your choice of a BLOMBERG quality Appliance which has
been designed to give you service for many years.
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1. Butter & Cheese sections
2. Door shelves
3. Egg tray
4. Shelf wire
5. Adjustable feet
6. Frozen food storage drawers
7. Fast freeze compartment
8. Ice bank
9. Salad crisper
10. Chiller compartment
11. Adjustable shelves
12. Wine rack
13. Thermostat control
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2 Warnings
• DO NOT connect
your appliance to the
electricity supply until
all packing and transit
protectors have been
removed.
• Leave to stand for at
least 4 hours before
switching on to allow
compressor oil to settle if
transported horizontally.
• If you are discarding an
old refrigerator with a
lock or latch fitted to the
door, disable the lock/
latch, ensure that it is
left in a safe condition to
prevent the entrapment
of young children.
• This appliance must only
be used for its intended
purpose i.e the storing of
edible foodstuff.
• Do not dispose of the
appliance on a fire.
At BLOMBERG, the
care and protection of
our environment is an
ongoing commitment.
This appliance which
is among the latest
range introduced is
particularly environment
friendly. Your appliance
contains non CFC /
HFC natural substances
in the cooling system
(Called R600a) and in
the insulation (Called
cyclopentane) which are
potentially flammable
if exposed to fire.
Therefore, take care
not to damage, the
cooling circuit / pipes
of the appliance in
transportation and in
use. In case of damage
do not expose the
appliance to fire or
potential ignition source
and immediately ventilate
the room where the
appliance is situated.
• We suggest you contact
your local authority for
disposal information and
facilities available.
• To obtain the best
possible performance
and trouble free
operation from your
appliance it is very
important to carefully
read these instructions.
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• On delivery, check to
make sure that the
product is not damaged
and that all the parts
and accessories are in
perfect condition.
• Ensure that the
plug remains readily
accessible. Do not use
multiple adapter or
extension cable.
• Failure to observe
these instructions may
invalidate your right to
free service during the
guarantee period.
• Keep ventilation
openings, in the
appliance enclosure or
in the built-in structure,
clear of obstruction.
• Do not use mechanical
devices or other means
to accelerate the
defrosting process,
other than those
recommended by the
manufacturer.
• Do not damage the
refrigerant circuit.
• Do not use electrical
appliances inside
the food storage
compartments of the
appliance, unless
they are of the type
recommended by the
manufacturer.
• We suggest you keep
these instructions in
a safe place for easy
reference.
• This appliance can
be used by children
aged from 8 years and
above and persons
with reduced physical,
sensory or mental
capabilities or lack
of experience and
knowledge if they have
been given supervision
or instruction concerning
use of the appliance
in a safe way and
understand the hazards
involved.
• Children should be
supervised to ensure
that they do not play with
the appliance.
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Electrical
Requirements
Before you insert the plug
into the wall socket make
sure that the voltage and
the frequency shown on
the rating plate inside the
appliance corresponds to
your electricity supply.
Rating label is on the left
hand side of inner liner.
We recommend that this
appliance be connected
to the mains supply via a
suitable switched
and fused socket. The
appliance must be
positioned so that the
plug is accessible.
Should the mains lead
of the appliance become
damaged or should it
need
replacing at any time,
it must be replaced by a
special purpose made
mains lead which can
only be obtained from a
BLOMBERG Authorised
Service Agent.
Warning! This
Appliance Must Be
Earthed
If the fitted moulded plug
is not suitable for your
socket, then the plug
should be cut off and an
appropriate plug fitted.
Destroy the old plug which
is cut off as a plug with
bared cord could cause
a shock hazard if inserted
into a socket elsewhere in
the house.
The moulded plug on this
appliance incorporates
a 13 A fuse. Should the
fuse need to be replaced
an ASTABEAB approved
BS 1362 fuse of the same
rating must be used. Do
not forget to refit the fuse
cover. In the event of losing
the fuse cover the plug
must not be used until a
replacement fuse cover
has been fitted. Colour
of the replacement fuse
cover must be the same
colour as that visible on
the pin face of the plug.
Fuse covers are available
from any good electrical
store.
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Important! Fitting A
Different Plug
As the colours of the
wires in the mains lead
of this appliance may
not correspond with
the coloured markings
identifying the terminals
in your plug proceed as
follows: (See diagram).
1. Connect the green-
yellow or green (Earth)
wire to the terminal in the
plug marked ‘E’ or with
the symbol or coloured
green and yellow or
green.
2. Connect the blue
(Neutral) wire to the
terminal in the plug
marked ‘N’ or coloured
black.
3. Connect the brown (Live)
wire to the terminal in
the plug marked ‘L’ or
coloured red.
4. With alternative plugs
a 13 A fuse must be
fitted either in the plug or
adaptor or in the main
fuse box. If in doubt
contact a qualified
electrician.
FITTED WITH
BS 1362 13A FUSE ALWAYS
FIT BS 1362 REPLACEMENT
CARTRIDGE FUSE
GREEN &
YELLOW
OR
GREEN
N
BLUE
OR
BLACK
L
BROWN
OR
RED
22mm.
6mm.
6mm.
6mm.
32mm.
12mm.
FUSE
CORD GRIP
Energy Saving Tips
1. Ensure your appliance
is installed in a well
ventilated area.
2. Ensure the time between
buying chilled/frozen
food and placing them
in your appliance is
kept at minimum,
particularly in summer.
We recommend you use
a cool bag or a special
carrier bag to carry
perishable food.
3. Do not leave the door (s)
of your appliance open
longer than necessary
and ensure they are
closed properly after
each opening.
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4. Defrost frozen food in
the fridge, so that frozen
food acts as an ice pack
to assist cooling in fridge.
Compliance with
WEEE Directive and
Disposing of the Waste
Product:
T h i s p r o d u c t
complies with EU
WEEE Directive
( 2 0 1 2 / 19 / E U ) .
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.
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.
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3 Installation
BPlease remember that the
manufacturer shall not be held liable if
the information given in the instruction
manual is not observed.
Points to be considered
when re-transporting your
refrigerator
1. Your refrigerator must be
emptied and cleaned prior to any
transportation.
2. Shelves, accessories, crisper
and etc. in your refrigerator must be
fastened securely by adhesive tape
against any jolt before repackaging.
3. Packaging must be must
be adequate and the rules of
transportation printed on the package
must be followed.
Please do not forget…
Every recycled material is an
indispensable source for the nature
and for our national resources.
If you wish to contribute to recycling
the packaging materials, you can
get further information from the
environmental bodies or local
authorities.
Before operating your
refrigerator
Before starting to use your refrigerator
check the following:
1. Is the interior of the refrigerator
dry and can the air circulate freely in
the rear of it?
2. Please install the 2 plastic
wedges as illustrated in the figure.
Plastic wedges will provide the
required distance between your
refrigerator and the wall in order to
allow the air circulation. (The illustrated
figure is only an example and does not
match exactly with your product.)
3. Clean the interior of the
refrigerator as recommended in the
“Maintenance and cleaning” section.
4. Plug the refrigerator into the wall
outlet. When the fridge door is open,
the fridge compartment interior light
will come on.
5. You will hear a noise as the
compressor starts up. 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.
6. Front edges of the refrigerator
may feel warm. This is normal. These
areas are designed to be warm to
avoid condensation
Electric 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 cable plug must be easily
accessible after installation.
• The specified voltage must be equal
to your mains voltage.
• Extension cables and multiway plugs
must not be used for connection.
BA damaged power cable must be
replaced by a qualified electrician.
BProduct must not be operated before
it is repaired! There is danger 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. Do not dispose of
them along with the normal household
waste.
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 authorised
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 carefully
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. If the
floor is covered with a carpet, your
product must be elevated 2.5 cm from
the floor.
4. Place your refrigerator on an
even floor surface to prevent jolts.
5. This appliance is equipped with
'Food Protector Technology' which
ensures that at the advised setting [4
- four on the control] the frozen food in
the freezer will not defrost even if the
ambient temperature falls as low as
-15 °C. So you may then install your
appliance in a garage or an unheated
room without having to worry about
frozen food in the freezer being spoilt.
However at low ambient temperatures
mentioned above, fridge contents are
likely to freeze, so check and consume
food in the fridge accordingly. When
the ambient temperature returns to
normal, you may change the setting to
suit your needs.
WARNING:
When positioning the appliance
ensure the supply cord is not trapped
or damaged.
WARNING:
Do not locate extension sockets or
charging transformers/power supplies
or Lithium-Iron battery operated
products adjacent to the compressor
as they could overheat.
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Transportation Instructions
1. The appliance should be
transported only in a vertical upright
position. The packing as supplied
must be intact during transportation.
2. If during the course of transport
the appliance has to be transported
horizontally, it must only be laid on its
right hand side when standing in the
frontof the appliance. After bringing
it to upright position,it must not be
operated for at least 4 hours to allow
the system to settle.
3. Failure to comply with the
above instructions could result in
damage occuring to the appliance.
The manufacturer will not be held
responsible if these instructions are
disregarded.
4. The appliance must be
protected against rain, moisture and
other atmospheric influences.
5. When positioning your appliance
take care not to damage your flooring,
pipes, wall coverings etc. Do not move
the appliance by pulling by the door or
handle.
6. Empty any water in the drain
tray before moving. See section
‘Defrosting’ and ‘Care & cleaning’ for
further information.
7. Make sure that the defrost water
pipe at the back of the product is fixed
to the plastic evaporating pan on the
top of the compressor, to avoid defrost
water spillage on the floor.
8. The appliance must be
protected against rain, moisture and
other atmospheric influences.
Important: Care must be taken
while cleaning / carrying the
appliance to avoid touching the
bottom of the condenser metal
wires at the back of the appliance
as you might injure your fingers
and hands.
Important:This appliance is not
designed for stacking with any
otherappliance.When positioning
your appliance, take care not to
damage your flooring, pipes,wall
coverings etc.
Important: Care must be taken while
cleaning / carrying the appliance to
avoid touching the bottom of the
condenser metal wires at the back of
the appliance as you might injure your
fingers and hands.
Do not attempt to sit or stand on top
of your appliance as it is not designed
for such use. You could injure yourself
or damage the appliance.
Important: Make sure that mains
cable is not caught under the
appliance during and after carrying
/ moving the appliance, to avoid
the mains cable becoming cut or
damaged.”Do not allow children to
play with the appliance or tamper
with the controls.Blomberg declines
to accept any liability should the
instructions not be followed.
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Installation Instructions
1. Fit the two plastic wall spacers
supplied onto the condenser at the
back of the appliance by rotating 1/4
turn.
Plug receptacle
Changing the illumination
lamp
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)
2. Locate the appliance on a
smooth surface.
3. To ensure it is standing upright
adjust the two front feet by turning
clockwise or anti-clockwise, until it is
in firm contact with the floor. Correct
adjustment of feet avoids excessive
vibration and noise.
4. A special receptacle is supplied
to store the mains plug during transit.
The receptacle is fixed at the back
of the cabinet on the side of the
compressor. Gently remove the plug
from the receptacle. Never pull the
mains cord, you may damage the
appliance. In case of transportation,
ensure you locate the plug in the
receptacle provided to avoid transit
damage.I believe we should say
somewhere that you can install in a
garage or outhouse.
5. The space in the room where
the appliance is installed must not be
smaller than 10 cubic metres.
WARNING:
Do not locate extension sockets or
charging transformers/power supplies
or Lithium-Iron battery operated
products adjacent to the compressor
as they could overheat.
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4 Before operating
Final Check
Before you start using the fridge/
freezer check that:
1. The feet have been adjusted for
perfect levelling.
2. The interior is dry and air can
circulate freely at the rear of the
cabinet.
3. Clean the interior as
recommended under “CLEANING
AND CARE.”
4. Insert the plug into the wall
socket and switch on the electricity
supply.
5. When the door is open the
fridge interior light will come on.
6. You will hear a noise as the
compressor starts up. The liquid and
gases sealed within the refrigeration
system may also give rise to noise,
whether the compressor is running
or not which is quite normal.“Due to
operation of the fan inside the frost
free freezer compartment, overall noise
level is slightly higher in comparison to
non-frost free appliances. This is quite
normal and is not a fault.”
7. Set the setting knob half way
between min and max.
8. Front edges of the cabinet may
feel warm. This is normal. These areas
are designed to be warm to avoid
condensation.
9. “Do not load the appliance
immediately it is switched on. Wait
until the correct storage temperature
has been reached. We recommend
that you check the temperature
with an accurate thermometer (see;
Temperature Control and Adjustment)”
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Temperature Control And
Adjustment
The operating temperature is regulated
by the temperature control.
Warm Cold
1 2 3 4 5
(Or) Min. Max.
1=Lowest cooling setting
(Warmest setting).
5=Highest cooling setting (Coldest
setting).
The average temperature inside the
fridge should be around +5°C.
Please choose the setting according
to the desired temperature.
Please note that there will be different
temperatures in the cooling area.
The coldest region is immediately
above the vegetable compartment.
The interior temperature also depends
on ambient temperature, the frequency
with which the door is opened and the
amount of foods kept inside.
Frequently opening the door causes
the interior temperature to rise.
For this reason, it is recommended
to close the door again as soon as
possible after use.
Thermostat setting button
The interior temperature of your
refrigerator changes for the following
reasons;
• Seasonal temperatures,
• Frequent opening of the door and
leaving the door open for long
periods,
• Food put into the refrigerator
without cooling down to the room
temperature,
• The location of the refrigerator in the
room (e.g. exposing to sunlight).
• You may adjust the varying interior
temperature due to such reasons by
using the thermostat.
• If the ambient temperature is higher
than 25°C, turn the thermostat
button to maximum position.
• If the ambient temperature is lower
than 25°C, turn the thermostat button
to minimum position.
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Storing Frozen Food
Prepacked commercially frozen
food should be stored in accordance
with the frozen food manufacturer’s
instructions for a 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 packets in the freezer as quickly
as possible after purchase.
2. Ensure that contents are labelled
and dated.
3. Do not exceed “Use By”, “Best
Before” dates on the packaging. If
there is a power failure do not open
the door. Frozen food should not be
affected if the failure lasts for less than
21 hrs. If the failure is longer, then the
food should be checked and either
eaten immediately or cooked and then
re-frozen.
Freezing Fresh Food
Please observe the following
instructions to obtain the best results.
Do not freeze too large a quantity at
any one time. The quality of the food
is best preserved when it is frozen
right through to the core as quickly as
possible.
Do not exceed the freezing capacity
of your appliance in 24 h which is 5 kg
Placing warm food into the freezer
compartment causes the refrigeration
compressor to operate continuously
until the food is frozen solid. This can
temporarily lead to excessive cooling of
the refrigeration compartment.
When freezing fresh food turn the
control toward MAX. Small quantities of
food up to 1/2 kg. (1 lb) can be frozen
without having to rotate the temperature
control.
Install in room -15C to +32C .
You may place fresh food to be frozen
in any part of the freezer.
Take special care not to mix already
frozen food and fresh food.
Making Ice Cubes
Fill the ice - cube tray 3/4 full with
water and place it in the Ice Bank.
Loosen frozen trays with the handle of a
spoon, never use sharp edged objects
such as knives, forks. Store ice-cubes
in the Ice Bank.
Note: If freshly made ice cubes are
not consumed for several weeks and
stored in Ice Bank, they will slowly
reduce in size and eventually disappear
completely.
Defrosting
A) Fridge Compartment
The fridge compartment defrosts
automatically. The defrosting water
runs to the drain tube via a collection
container at the back of the appliance
(1). (see diagram) During defrosting
water droplets may form at the back
of the fridge compartment where
concealed evaporator is located. Some
droplets may remain on the liner and
refreeze when defrosting is completed.
Do not allow items in the fridge to touch
the back wall as the water droplets will
make them wet. Do not use pointed or
sharp edged objects such as knives,
forks to remove the droplets which
have frozen.
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If at any time the defrost water does
not drain from the collection channel,
check to ensure that no food particles
have blocked the drain tube. The drain
tube can be cleared by pushing the
special plastic plunger provided down
the drain tube (2). If the frost layer
reaches about 1/4”(7 mm), reduce
the setting (i.e. from 4 to 1) to restart
automatic defrosting.
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2
B) Freezer Compartment
The freezer compartment defrosts
automatically.
Warnings!
• The fan inside the freezer
compartment circulates cold air.
Never insert any object through the
guard. Do not allow children to play
with the freezer fan.
• Never store products that contain
inflammable propellant gas (eg
dispensers, spray cans etc.) or
explosive substances.
• Don’t cover the shelves with any
protective materials, which may
obstruct air circulation.
• Do not allow children to play with the
appliance or tamper with the controls.
• Maximum frozen food storage
volume is achieved without using
the drawers and the upper shelf
cover provided in the freezer
compartment. Energy consumption
of your appliance is declared while the
freezer compartment is fully loaded
on shelves without the use of the
drawers and upper shelf cover. Use
the given wire shelf at the bottom of
the freezer compartment for a better
energy consumption performance.
• It is recommended that you place
foodstuffs on top shelf of freezer for
initial freezing.
wire shelf
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Chiller Compartment
By the help of 0 °C compartment you
can keep your meat, fish and wrapped
food 2-3 times longer than a standard
fridge compartment.
Air inside this compartment is drier
than other zones.
The average temperature inside this
compartment is around 0 °C.
Do not store fruits and vegetables in
this compartment.
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6 Maintenance and cleaning
• We recommend that you switch off
the appliance at the socket outlet
and pull out the mains plug before
cleaning.
• Never use any sharp abrasive
instrument, soap, household
cleaner, detergent and wax polish for
cleaning.
• Use luke warm water to clean the
cabinet of the appliance and wipe it
dry.
• 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.
• Make sure that no water enters the
lamp housing.
• If the appliance is not going to be
used for a long period of time switch
it off, remove all food, clean it and
leave the door ajar.
• Any dust that gathers on the
condenser, which is located at the
back of the appliance, should be
removed once a year with a vacuum
cleaner.
• Check door seals regularly to ensure
they are clean and free from food
particles.
• Removal of door tray
• To remove door racks, remove all the
contents and then simply push the
door rack upwards from the base.
• To remove a freezer drawer, pull
it as far as possible, and then tilt
it upwards, and then pull it out
completely.
• To remove the freezer flap door, first
open the door 3” and then gently
pull it off. Make sure that the flap is in
place before closing the freezer door.
• Make sure that the special plastic
container (drain tray) at the back of
the appliance which collects defrost
water is clean at all times. If you want
to remove the tray to clean it follow
the instructions below :
• Switch off at the socket outlet and
pull out the mains plug.
• Push the lug down with the tip of
a screw driver & pull out with a jerk
movement
• Clean the drain tray and wipe it dry.
• Reassemble reversing the sequence
and operations.
• Avoid spillage of food particularly
small items like rice, peas, beans
through the fan guard as they may
cause the cooling system to block
and therefore operate less efficiently.
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.
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7 Do's and Don'ts
Do- Clean your appliance regularly (See
“Cleaning and Care”)
Do- Keep raw meat and poultry below
cooked food and dairy products.
Do- Take off any unusable leaves on
vegetables and wipe off any soil.
Do- Leave lettuce, cabbage, parsley and
cauliflower on the stem.
Do- Wrap cheese firstly in greaseproof
paper and then in a polythene bag
excluding as much air as possible.
For best results take out of the fridge
compartment an hour before eating.
Do- Wrap raw meat and poultry loosely
in polythene or aluminium foil. This
prevents drying.
Do- Wrap fish and offal in polythene
bags.
Do- Wrap food which have a strong
odour or can dry out in polythene
bags, aluminium foil or place in an
airtight container.
Do- Wrap bread well to keep it fresh.
Do- Chill white wines, beer, lager and
mineral water before serving.
Do- Check contents of the freezer every
so often.
Do- Keep food for as short a time
as possible and adhere to “Best
Before”, “Use by” etc. dates.
Do- Store commercially frozen food in
accordance with the instructions
given on the packets that you buy.
Do- Always choose high quality fresh
food and be sure it is thoroughly
clean before you freeze it.
Do- Prepare fresh food for freezing
in small portions to ensure rapid
freezing.
Do- Wrap all food in aluminium foil or
freezer quality polythene bags and
make sure any air is excluded.
Do- Wrap frozen food when you buy it
and put it in to the freezer as soon
as possible.
Do- Defrost food in the fridge
compartment.
Do- Remove ice cream from the freezer
10-20 minutes before serving.
Don’t- Store bananas in your fridge
compartment.
Don’t- Store melon in your fridge. It can
be chilled for short periods as long
as it is wrapped to avoid it flavouring
other food.
Don’t- Store poisonous or any
dangerous substances in your
appliance. It has been designed for
the storage of edible foodstuffs only.
Don’t- Consume food which has been
stored for an excessive time in the
fridge.
Don’t- Store cooked and fresh food
together in the same container. They
should be packaged and stored
seperately.
Don’t- Let defrosting food or food juices
drip onto food.
Don’t- Leave the door open for long
periods as this will make the
appliance more costly to run and
cause excessive ice formation.
Don’t- Put hot food into the appliance.
Let it cool down first.
Don’t- Put liquid-filled bottles or sealed
cans containing carbonated liquids
into the freezer as they may burst.
Don’t- Exceed the maximum freezing
loads (5 kg in any 24 hours) when
freezing fresh food.
Don’t- Give children ice-cream and water
ices direct from the freezer. The low
temperature may cause ‘freezer
burns’ on lips.
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Don’t- Freeze fizzy drinks.
Don’t- Try to keep frozen food which has
thawed, it should be eaten within 24
hours or cooked and refrozen.
Don’t- Remove items from the freezer
with wet hands.
Don’t- Close the freezer door before
placing the compartment cover in its
place.
Don’t- Leave frozen food at room
temperature to thaw; the best way
to defrost food is to put it in the
fridge to thaw slowly. Make sure you
avoid defrosting food or food juices
drip onto other food.
Problem Solvıng
If the appliance does not operate
when switched on, check whether:
• The plug is inserted properly in the
socket and that the power supply is
on. (To check the power supply to
the socket, plug in another appliance)
• The fuse has blown/circuit breaker
has tripped/main distribution switch
has been turned off.
• The temperature control has been set
correctly and not to “0” (OFF)
• New plug is wired correctly if you
have changed the fitted moulded
plug.
If the appliance is still not operating
after the above checks, please refer to
the section on “How To Obtain Service”.
Please ensure that above checks have
been made as a charge will be made if
no fault is found.
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8 Guarantee Details
Guarantee Details
Your new Blomberg product is guaranteed against faulty materials, defective
components or manufacturing defects. The guarantee starts from the date of
original purchase of the product for a period of three (3) years, unless Beko plc
(the “Manufacturer”) agrees to extend the guarantee for the product in writing. If
you have any questions about the guarantee on your product (including how long
it is valid), please contact your retailer or our Call Centre on 0333 207 9870.
This guarantee does not in any way diminish or affect your statutory rights in
connection with the product. This guarantee is in addition to your statutory rights
as a consumer. If you have any questions about these rights, please contact
the retailer from which you purchased the product. In certain circumstances, it is
possible that your statutory rights may offer additional or higher levels of protection
than those offered under the terms of this guarantee.
What is covered by this guarantee?
• Repairs to the product required as a result of faulty materials, defective
components or manufacturing defects.
• Functional replacement parts to repair a product.
• The costs of a Blomberg Approved Engineer to carry out the repair.
What is not covered?
• Transit and delivery damage.
• Cabinet or appearance parts, including but not limited to control knobs, flaps and
handles.
• Accessories and/or consumable items including but not limited to ice trays,
scrapers, cutlery baskets, filters and light bulbs.
• Repairs necessary as a direct or indirect result of:
- Accidental damage, misuse or abuse of a product.
- An attempted repair of a product by anyone other than a Blomberg
Approved Engineer (the “Engineer”).
- Installation or use of a product where such installation or use fails to meet
the requirements contained in this guarantee or the User Instructions Booklet.
• Repairs to a product operated at any time on commercial or non-residential
household premises (unless we have previously agreed to the installation
environment).
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This guarantee is limited to the cost of repairing the product. To the extent
permitted by law, Beko plc (the “Manufacturer”) does not accept and will not
be held liable for any financial loss incurred in connection with the failure of any
product to operate in accordance with the expected standards. Such financial
loss includes but is not limited to loss arising from:
• Time taken off work.
• Damaged food, clothing or other items.
• Meals taken at restaurants or from takeaways.
• General compensation for inconvenience.
Important Notes
• Your product is designed and built for domestic household use only.
• The guarantee will automatically be void if the product is installed or is used in
commercial or non-residential domestic household premises, unless we have
previously agreed to the installation environment.
• The product must be correctly installed, located and operated in accordance with
the instructions contained in the User Instructions Booklet provided with your
product.
• Professional installation by a qualified Electrical Domestic Appliance Installer is
recommended for all Washing Machines, Dishwashers and Electric Cookers (as
incorrect installation may result in you having to pay for the cost of repairing the
product).
• Gas Cookers must be professionally installed by a Gas Safe (or Gas Networks
Ireland for Republic of Ireland) registered gas installer.
• This guarantee is given in respect of products purchased and used within the
United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.
• This guarantee is effective from the initial date of purchase of a new product from
an authorised retailer and will be void if the product is resold.
• This guarantee does not apply to graded sales (where the product is purchased
as a “second”).
• Possession of a copy of these terms and conditions does not necessarily mean
that a product has the benefit of this guarantee. If you have any questions, please
call our Call Centre on the number set out above.
• The Manufacturer reserves the right to terminate the guarantee if its staff or
representatives are subjected to physical or verbal abuse in the course of carrying
out their duties.
• Optional extras, where available (i.e. extendable feet) are supplied on a chargeable
basis only.
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Does Blomberg offer replacements?
This is a repair-only guarantee. On occasion the Manufacturer may at its sole
discretion, replace your product with a new product instead of carrying out a
repair. Where a replacement is offered, this would normally be an identical model,
but when this is not possible, a model of similar specification will be provided.
The Manufacturer will cover the costs and arrange for the delivery of the new
product and for the return of the old product. Any costs related to disconnecting
the faulty product and installing the replacement product will not be borne by the
Manufacturer unless previously agreed to in writing. The original guarantee will
continue to apply to the replacement product; the new product will not come with
a new guarantee.
When will the repair take place?
Our engineers work Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm. Appointments outside
these hours may be possible at the sole discretion of the Manufacturer but cannot
be guaranteed. Whilst our Engineers will endeavour to minimize inconvenience
and to meet requests for specific timed appointments, this cannot be guaranteed.
The Manufacturer will not be liable for delays or if it is unable to carry out a repair
because a convenient appointment cannot be arranged.
Will there be any charge for the repairs?
It is your responsibility to provide evidence to the Engineer that your product is
covered by this guarantee with a proof of purchase. The Manufacturer reserves
the right to charge for the reasonable cost of any service call if:
• You cannot provide evidence that your product is covered by this guarantee.
• Where a service call has been made and the engineer finds that there is no fault
with your product.
• That your product has not been installed or operated in accordance with the User
Instructions Booklet.
• That the fault was caused by something other than faulty materials, defective
components or manufacturing defects.
• For missed appointments.
Payment of these costs are due immediately upon the Engineer providing you
with an invoice. If you fail to pay the costs for the service call in a timely manner,
the Manufacturer reserves the right to terminate the guarantee.
If you are a resident of the United Kingdom, this guarantee will be governed by
English law and subject to the English Courts, save where you live in another part
of the United Kingdom, in which case the law and courts of that location will apply.
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If you are resident in the Republic of Ireland, this guarantee will be governed by
Irish law and the Irish courts will have jurisdiction.
How To Obtain Service
Please keep your purchase receipt or other proof of purchase in a safe place; you
will need to have it should the product require attention under guarantee.
It will be useful if you complete the details below, as it will help us assist you
when requesting service. (The model number is printed on the Instruction Booklet
and the serial number is printed on the Rating Label affixed to the appliance).
Recording of these details alone will not count as proof of purchase. A valid proof
of purchase is required for under guarantee service.
The area around the product must be easily accessible to the Engineer without
the need for cabinets or furniture being removed.
It is your responsibility to ensure our Engineers have a clean and safe environment
to carry out any repairs.
………………………………………………………………………………………
Model No:
Serial No:
Retailer:
Date of purchase:
………………………………………………………………………………………
For service under guarantee simply telephone the appropriate number
below
UK Mainland & Northern Ireland: 0333 207 9870.
Republic of Ireland: 01 691 0160
Register your appliance at www.blomberguk.com/register
Before requesting service please check the troubleshooting guide in the Operating
Instructions as a charge may be levied where no fault is found even though your
product may still be under guarantee.
Service once the manufacturers guarantee has expired
If you have purchased an extended guarantee please refer to the instructions
contained within the extended guarantee agreement document, otherwise please
call the appropriate number above where service can be obtained at a charge.
Should you experience any difficulty in obtaining service contact the Blomberg
Customer Helpline on Tel: 0333 207 9870 or
e-mail: customerservice@support.Blomberguk.com
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This guarantee is provided by Beko plc. Beko House, 1 Greenhill Crescent,
Watford, Herts, WD18 8QU. Beko plc is registered in England and Wales with
company registration number 02415578.
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