Blomberg KND 4682LW User Manual

Fridge Freezer

User Manual

KND 4682LW

Please read these instructions first before using your appliance

Thank you for choosing a Blomberg appliance.

Please take some time to read this user manual before using your appliance, to

ensure you know how to safely operate the controls and functions.

Carefully follow all unpacking and installation instructions to ensure the appliance

is correctly connected and fitted prior to use.

Please write your product model and serial number on the last page of this user

manual, and store in a safe location close to the appliance for easy future reference.

This user manual may also be applicable for several other models. Differences

between models will be listed.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call our contact centre or find help

and information online at www.blomberguk.com

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 Warnings 5

Electrical Requirements .....................6

Warning! This Appliance Must Be

Earthed .............................................6

Energy Saving Tips ............................7

Compliance with WEEE Directive and

Disposing of the Waste Product: .......7

Compliance with RoHS Directive: ......7

Package information ..........................8

3 Installation 9

Points to be considered when re-

transporting your refrigerator .............9

Before operating your refrigerator ......9

Electric connection ............................9

Disposing of the packaging .............10

Disposing of your old refrigerator .....10

Placing and Installation ....................10

Transportation Instructions ...............11

Changing the illumination lamp .......12

Installation Instructions ....................12

4 Before operating 14

Final Check .....................................14

5 Indicator panel 15

Chiller Compartment ........................20

6 Maintenance and cleaning 21

7 Do's and Don'ts 22

Problem Solvıng ..............................23

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1 Your refrigerator

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

8. Ice bank

9. Salad crisper

10. Chiller compartment

11. Adjustable shelves

12. Wine rack

13. Thermostat control

7. Fast freeze compartment

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.

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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.

• 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.

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• 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.

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.

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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.

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.

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Connect the blue (Neutral)

2.

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.

GREEN &
YELLOW

GREEN

N

BLUE

OR

BLACK

OR

6mm.

L

32mm.

BROWN

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RED

22mm.

6mm.

CORD GRIP

12mm.

6mm.

FUSE

FITTED WITH

CARTRIDGE FUSE

FIT BS 1362 REPLACEMENT

BS 1362 13A FUSE ALWAYS

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.

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:

Thisproduct 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.

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.

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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.

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.

Placing and Installation

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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.

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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

Plug receptacle

1. Fit the two plastic wall spacers

supplied onto the condenser at the
back of the appliance by rotating 1/4
turn.

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.

5. The space in the room where

the appliance is installed must not be
smaller than 10 cubic metres.

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)

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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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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5 Indicator panel

Indicator panel allows you to set the temperature and control the other functions related to the
product without opening the door of the product. Just press the inscriptions on relevant buttons
for function settings.

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1. Power failure/High temperature
/ error warning indicator

This indicator ( ) illuminates during
power failure, high temperature failures
and error warnings. During sustained
power failures, the highest temperature
that the freezer compartment reaches
will flash on the digital display. After
checking the food located in the freezer
compartment (

) press the alarm off

button to clear the warning.

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turn off. When the Energy Saving
function is activated, if any button is
pressed or the door is opened, energy
saving function will be canceled and
the symbols on display will return to
normal.

Energy saving function is activated
during delivery from factory and cannot
be canceled.

3.Quick fridge function

The button has two functions. To

2. Energy saving function (display
off)

If the product doors are kept closed

for a long time energy saving function

activate or deactivate the quick cool
function press it briefly. Quick Cool
indicator will turn off and the product
will return to its normal settings. (

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is automatically activated and energy
saving symbol is illuminated. ( )

When energy saving function is
activated, all symbols on the display
other than energy saving symbol will

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.

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4. Fridge compartment
temperature setting button

Press this button to set the temperature
of the fridge compartment to 8,7,6,
5,4,3, 2 ,1 ,8... respectively. Press this
button to set the fridge compartment
temperature to the desired value. (

5.Vacation Function

In order to activate vacation function,
press the this button ( ) for 3 seconds,
and the vacation mode indicator (
) will be activated. When the vacation
function is activated, “- -” is displayed
on the fridge compartment temperature
indicator and no active cooling is
performed on the fridge compartment.

Use quick cooling function
when you want to quickly
cool the food placed in the
fridge compartment. If you
want to cool large amounts
of fresh food, activate this
function before putting the
food into the product.

If you do not cancel it,
quick cooling will cancel
itself automatically after 1
hours or when the fridge
compartment reaches to the
required temperature.

If you press the quick
cooling button repeatedly
with short intervals, the
electronic circuit protection
will be activated and the
compressor will not start up
immediately.

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

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It is not suitable to keep the food in the
fridge compartment when this function
is activated. Other compartments shall
be continued to be cooled as per their
set temperature.

To cancel this function press Vacation

function button again.

6. Alarm off warning

In case of power failure/high
temperature alarm, after checking the
food located in the freezer compartment
press the alarm off button (
the warning.

7. Key lock

Press key lock button ( )
simultaneously for 3 seconds. Key lock
symbol ( ) will light up and key lock
mode will be activated. Buttons will not
function if the Key lock mode is active.
Press key lock button simultaneously
for 3 seconds again. Key lock symbol
will turn off and the key lock mode will
be exited.

Press the key lock button if you want
to prevent changing of the temperature
setting of the refrigerator ( ).

8. Eco fuzzy

Press and hold eco fuzzy button for 1
seconds to activate eco fuzzy 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 and hold eco fuzzy function

(
button for 3 seconds to deactivate eco
fuzzy function.

This indicator is illuminated after 6
hours when eco fuzzy is activated.

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9. Freezer compartment
temperature setting button

Press this button to set the
temperature of the freezer compartment
to -18,-19,-20,-21, -22, -23,-24, -18...
respectively. Press this button to set
the freezer compartment temperature
to the desired value.

10. Quick freeze function button/
icematic on-off button

Press this button to activate or
deactivate the quick freezing function.
When you activate the function, the
freezer compartment will be cooled to a
temperature lower than the set value.

(

)To turn on and off the icematic

press and hold it for 3 seconds.

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11. Economic usage indicator

Indicates that the product is running
in energy-efficient mode. (
indicator will be active if the Freezer
Compartment temperature is set to -18
or the energy efficient cooling is being
performed due to Eco-Extra function.

Use the quick freeze
function when you want to
quickly freeze the food placed
in fridge compartment. If you
want to freeze large amounts
of fresh food, activate this
function before putting the
food into the product.

If you do not cancel it,
Quick Freeze will cancel
itself automatically after 24
hours or when the fridge
compartment reaches to the
required temperature.

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

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Economic usage indicator is
turned off when quick cooling
or quick freeze functions are
selected.

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Dual cooling system

Your refrigerator is equipped with three
separate cooling systems to cool the
fresh food compartment, frozen food
compartment. Thus, air and odour in
the fresh food compartment and frozen
food compartment do not get mixed.
Thanks to these two separate cooling
systems, cooling speed is much higher
then other refrigerators. Also additional
power saving is provided since the
defrosting is performed individually.

Freezing fresh food

• Wrap the food or place them in a

covered container before putting
them in the refrigerator.

• Hot food and beverages must cool

down to the room temperature before
putting them in the refrigerator.

• The food that you want to freeze

must be fresh and in good quality.

• Divided the food into portions

according to your family’s daily or
meal based consumption needs.

• Pack the food in an airtight manner

to prevent them from drying even if
they are going to be stored for a short
time.

• Materials to be used for packaging

must be tear-proof and resistant
to cold, humidity, odour, 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-freezers.

• Take special care not to mix already

frozen food and fresh food.(They
should not to 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.

• 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.

• Placing warm food into the freezer
compartment causes the cooling
system to operate continuously until
the food is frozen solid.

• 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.

• It is advised that provided cold
packs are used as described below
prior to using quick freeze function.
It improves storage and quıck ­freezing performance of your freezer
compartment.

wire shelf

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Freezer

Compartment

Setting

Fridge

Compartment

Setting

Explanations

-20°C 4°C This is the normal recommended setting.

-21, -22 or -23,­24°C

4°C These settings are recommended based on use conditions.

Use when you wish to freeze your food in a short time. Your

Quick Freeze 4°C

refrigerator will return to its previous mode when the process is
over.

Use these settings if you think that your fridge compartment

-18°C or colder 2°C

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

Use this function when you place too much into the fridge

-18°C or colder Quick Fridge

compartment or when you need to cool your food quickly. It is
recommended that you activate Quick Fridge function 4-8 hours
before placing the food.

Recommendations for pre-

serving the frozen food

•gFrozenfoodthatyouhave

purchased should be stored in
accordance with the frozen food
manufacturer's instructions for a

( 4 star) frozen food storage
compartment.

• Notethefollowingtoensurethatthe

high quality achieved by the frozen
food manufacturer and the food
retailer is maintained:

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

2. Make sure that contents of the
package are labelled and dated.

3. Check whether the "Use By"
and "Best Before" dates on the
packaging are exceed or not.

Placing the food

Freezer
compartment
shelves

Egg holder Egg

Fridge
compartment
shelves

Fridge
compartment
door shelves

Crisper Vegetables and fruits

Chiller
compartment

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

Food in pans, covered
plates and closed
containers

Small and packaged
food or beverage (such
as milk, fruit juice, beer
and etc.)

Delicatessen products
(cheese, butter, salami
and etc.)

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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 preserve the food for a long
time only at -18°C or lower temperatures.
You can keep the freshness of food for many
months (at -18°C or lower temperatures in the
deep freeze).

Divided the food into portions

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according to your family’s daily or meal
based consumption needs.

Pack the food in an airtight manner to

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prevent them from drying even if they
are going to be stored 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, odour, oils and acids.
Foods to be frozen should not be allowed to
come in contact with the previously frozen
items to prevent them from getting thawed
partially.

Frozen food must be used immediately

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after they are thawed and they should
never be re-frozen.

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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BLOMBERG UK AND IRELAND STANDARD MANUFACTURER
GUARANTEE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Your new Blomberg product is guaranteed against faulty materials, defective

components or manufacturing defects.

The standard guarantee starts from the date of original purchase of the
product, and lasts for a period of thirty six (36) months 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 contact centre on 0333 207
9870 (UK and Northern Ireland) or 01 691 0160 (Republic of Ireland)

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, 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

1. Your product is designed and built for domestic household use only.

2. 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.

3. The product must be correctly installed, located and operated in accordance with

the instructions contained in the User Instructions Booklet provided with your
product.

4. 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).

5. Gas Cookers must be professionally installed by a Gas Safe (or Gas Networks

Ireland for Republic of Ireland) registered gas installer.

6. This guarantee is given in respect of products purchased and used within the

United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.

7. 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.

8. This guarantee does not apply to graded sales (where the product is purchased

as a “second”).

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.
We 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. The Manufacturer reserves the right to terminate the guarantee if
you fail to pay the costs for the service call in a timely manner.

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.

If you are resident in the Republic of Ireland, this guarantee will be governed by
Irish law and the Irish courts will have jurisdiction.

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This guarantee is provided by Beko plc. Beko House, 1 Greenhill Crescent,
Watford, Hertfordshire. WD18 8QU.

Beko plc is registered in England and Wales with company registration number

02415578.

BLOMBERG UK AND IRELAND OPTIMA INVERTER MOTOR GUARANTEE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This 10 year guarantee relates to Blomberg products that feature the
Optima Inverter Motor.

The Optima Motor guarantee terms and conditions are in addition to our Standard
guarantee terms and conditions detailed in the previous section.

In order to activate the 10 year guarantee you MUST register the
appliance within 90 days of the original purchase date. You can register
by first visiting blomberguk.com/register and by following the online
instructions.

All Blomberg appliances come with a 3 year parts and labour guarantee as
standard. When you register your appliance for the Optima Inverter Motor 10 year
guarantee, you are also registering your appliance for the standard 3 year parts
and labour guarantee.

Blomberg built-in or integrated products purchased from Euronics agents come
with a 3 year parts and labour guarantee which is extended to 5 years, free of
charge, upon registration of the appliance. When you register your appliance for
this additional 2 years, you will automatically activate the Optima Inverter Motor 10
year guarantee. You do not need to register twice. To make a claim against your
Blomberg Optima Inverter Motor Guarantee (the “Guarantee”), all customer and
product details must be registered with Beko plc using the procedure outlined
below.

1. This extra 7 years or 5 years (for built-in appliances from Euronics agents)

Guarantee is only effective after the expiration of the standard manufacturer’s
guarantee.

2. It is only valid for the Optima Inverter motors of selected washing

machines, washer-dryers, tumble dryers and dishwashers. It does not cover
any labour charge or any other components of the product. In addition, it is only
valid for one replacement of the Optima motor during the extra 9-year (for free
standing appliances) or 8 year (for built-in appliances) guarantee period.

3. To activate your guarantee, you MUST register your appliance within 90

days of the original purchase date, by visiting blomberguk.com/register.

4. Customers will receive a unique reference code as proof of guarantee

validation by email or post, which must be quoted at the time of a claim being
made.

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5. Any repair/replacement of the Optima Inverter motor must only be carried

out by an authorised Blomberg Service Agent (the “Service Agent”).

6. Labour for the repair/replacement of the Optima Inverter motor is not

included in this guarantee and is chargeable directly by the Service Agent

7. Any additional components fitted to the product at any time will not be

covered by this guarantee and will be chargeable directly by the Service Agent.

8. The guarantee is not transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash.

9. There are no alternative or additional offers to this Guarantee.

10. The guarantee is exclusive of the manufacturer’s standard guarantee

11. The Terms and Conditions shown above are in addition to the standard

terms and conditions of your product guarantee. Please read and refer to such
Terms and Conditions when making any claim.

12. We may use the information you provide for marketing purposes and

to analyse your purchasing preferences. We may keep your information for a
reasonable period for these purposes in accordance with the applicable Data
Protection Laws and General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). You can opt
into this service during the registration process. Further details are available at
http://www.blomberguk.com/cookie-and-privacy.

13. These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of England and

Wales; manufacturer: Beko plc, Beko House, 1 Greenhill Crescent, Watford
WD18 8QU. Company Registration Number: 02415578.

HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE FOR YOUR APPLIANCE

Please keep your purchase receipt or other proof of purchase details in a safe
place; you will need to have this documentation available should the product
require attention under guarantee.

Please take a few moments to complete the details below, as you will need this
information when you call us, or to use our online services. When you call us you
may be required to input your serial number into your telephone keypad. For help
please visit Blomberguk.com/support/model-finder

• The product model number is printed on the Operating Instruction Booklet / User

guide

• The product model and serial number is printed on the Rating Label affixed to the

appliance.

• The Retailer (Purchased from) and Date of purchase will be printed on your

purchase receipt or other proof of purchase paperwork

Recording of these details alone will not count as proof of purchase. A valid proof
of purchase is required for requesting service under guarantee.

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Model number Serial number Purchased from Date of purchase

For service under guarantee or for product advice please call our
Contact centre

Before requesting service please check the troubleshooting guide in the Operating
Instructions booklet, as a charge may be levied where no fault is found, and even
though your product may still be under guarantee.

After arranging service the area around the product must be easily accessible to
the Engineer, without the need for cabinets or furniture to be removed or moved.

It is your responsibility to ensure our Engineers have a clean and safe environment
to carry out any repairs.

Please have your Model number and Serial number available when you call us,
as you may be required to input your serial number into your telephone keypad
during your call.

UK Mainland & Northern Ireland:

0333 207 9870

Landline or mobile calls to 0333 numbers cost no more than calls to geographic numbers 01 or
02, and are charged at the basic rate. Calls from landlines and mobiles are included in free call
packages but please check with your telephone service provider for exact call charges.

Republic of Ireland:

01 691 0160

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 us using the appropriate number
above, where service can be obtained at a charge.

Should you experience any difficulty in obtaining service please call us on

0333 207 9870 or 01 691 0160

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Contact us though our website

Send us a secure message through our online contact us form. Please visit our
website, click Contact Us and choose a product support topic from the list of
options. Complete the required details and click send message.

Product registrations

For UK and Republic of Ireland product registrations please visit blomberguk.
com/register

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