Blomberg KWD2330X, KWD253PX User Manual
Refrigerator
User Manual
KWD2330X
KWD253PX
Please read this manual first!
Dear Customer,
We hope that your product, which has been produced in modern plants and checked under the most
meticulous quality control procedures, will provide you with effective 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 references.
The user manual will help you use the product in a fast and safe way.
• 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:
Important information or useful
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usage tips.
Warning against dangerous
conditions for life and property.
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Warning against electric voltage.
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Packaging materials of the product are
manufactured from recyclable materials in accordance with our National
Environment Regulations.
1. Safety and environment instructions 3
2 Your refrigerator 6
3 Installation 7
3.1. Appropriate installation location . . . . . . .7
3.2. Installing the plastic wedges. . . . . . . . . .7
3.3. Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
3.4. Adjusting the feet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
3.5. Illumination lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
3.6. Door open warning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
3.7. Water connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
3.8. Connecting the water hose to the
refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
3.9. Connecting of the water hose to the cold
water mains line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
3.10. Water filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
3.11. Mounting the external filter onto the wall 11
3.12. Activating water filter change warning. .12
3.13. Before starting to use the water/ice
dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
3.14. Transportation of the product . . . . . . . .13
4 Preparation 14
4.1. Things to be done for energy saving . . .14
4.2. Efficient operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
4.3. Recommendations on the fridge
compartment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
4.4. Initial use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
5 Operating the product 16
5.1. Indicator panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
5.2. NeoFrost Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . .19
5.3. Freezing fresh food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
5.4. Recommendations for preserving the frozen
food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
5.5. Placing the food. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
5.6. Deep-freeze information. . . . . . . . . . . .20
5.7. Chiller compartment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
5.8. Butter & cheese section . . . . . . . . . . .21
5.9. Egg section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
5.10. Crisper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
5.11. Odour filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
5.12. Using the dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
5.13. Filling the water dispenser’s tank . . . . .23
5.14. Humidity controlled crisper. . . . . . . . . .23
5.15. Filling the water dispenser’s tank . . . . .24
5.16. Drip tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
5.17. Cleaning the water tank . . . . . . . . . . .24
5.18. Icematic and ice storage container . . . .25
5.19. Ice-maker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
6 Maintenance and cleaning 27
6.1 Avoiding bad odours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
6.2 Protecting the plastic surfaces . . . . . . .27
6.3 Cleaning of Glass Water Tank . . . . . . . .27
7 Troubleshooting 29
8 Guarantee Details 32
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1. Safety and environment instructions
This section provides the safety
instructions necessary to prevent the risk
of injury and material damage. Failure to
observe these instructions will invalidate
all types of product warranty.
Intended use
WARNING:
Keep ventilation openings, in
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the appliance enclosure or in
the built-instructure, clear of
obstruction.
WARNING:
Do not use mechanical devices
or other means to accelerate
the defrostingprocess, other
than those recommended by
the manufacturer.
WARNING:
Do not damage the refrigerant
circuit.
WARNING:
Do not use electrical
appliances inside the food
storage compartments of the
appliance, unless they are of
the type recommended by the
manufacturer.
• After unplugging, wait at least 5
minutes before plugging in again.
• Unplug the product when not in use.
• Do not touch the plug with wet hands!
Do not pull the cable to plug off, always
hold the plug.
• Do not plug in the refrigerator if the
socket is loose.
• Unplug the product during installation,
maintenance, cleaning and repair.
• If the product will not be used for a
while, unplug the product and remove
any food inside.
• Do not use the product when the
compartment with circuit cards located
on the upper back part of the product
(electrical card box cover) (1) is open.
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1.1. General safety
• 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 shall not play with
the appliance.
• In case of malfunction, unplug the
device.
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• Do not use steam or steamed cleaning
materials for cleaning the refrigerator
and melting the ice inside. Steam may
contact the electrified areas and cause
short circuit or electric shock!
• Do not wash the product by spraying or
pouring water on it! Danger of electric
shock!
• In case of malfunction, do not use the
product, as it may cause electric shock.
Contact the authorised service as soon
as possible.
• Plug the product into an earthed
socket. Earthing must be done by a
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Important instructions for safety and environment
qualified electrician.
• If the product has LED type lighting,
contact the authorised service for
replacing or in case of any problem.
• Do not touch frozen food with wet
hands! It may adhere to your hands!
• Do not place liquids in bottles and cans
into the freezer compartment. They may
burst.
• Place liquids in upright position after
tightly closing the lid.
• Do not spray flammable substances
near the product, as it may burn or
explode.
• Do not keep flammable materials and
products with flammable gas (sprays,
etc.) in the refrigerator.
• Do not place containers holding liquids
on top of the product. Splashing water
on an electrified part may cause electric
shock and risk of fire.
• Exposing the product to rain, snow,
sunlight and wind will cause electrical
danger. When relocating the product, do
not pull by holding the door handle. The
handle may come off.
• Take care to avoid trapping any part
of your hands or body in any of the
moving parts inside the product.
• Do not step or lean on the door,
drawers and similar parts of the
refrigerator. This will cause the product
to fall down and cause damage to the
parts.
• Take care not to trap the power cable.
1.1.1 HC warning
If the product comprises a cooling system
using R600a gas, take care to avoid
damaging the cooling system and its pipe
while using and moving the product. This
gas is flammable. If the cooling system
is damaged, keep the product away from
sources of fire and ventilate the room
immediately.
The label on the inner left
side indicates the type of gas
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used in the product.
1.1.2 For models with
water dispenser
• Pressure for cold water inlet shall be
maximum 90 psi (6.2 bar). If your
water pressure exceeds 80 psi (5.5
bar), use a pressure limiting valve in
your mains system. If you do not know
how to check your water pressure, ask
for the help of a professional plumber.
• If there is a risk of water hammer effect
in your installation. Consult a plumber.
• Do not install on the hot water inlet.
Take precautions against of the
risk of freezing of the hoses. Water
temperature operating interval shall
be 33°F (0.6°C) minimum and 100°F
(38°C) maximum.
• Use drinking water only.
1.2. Intended use
• This product is designed for home use.
It is not intended for commercial use.
• The product should be used to store
food and beverages only.
• Do not keep sensitive products
requiring controlled temperatures
(vaccines, heat sensitive medication,
medical supplies, etc.) in the
refrigerator.
• The manufacturer assumes no
responsibility for any damage due to
misuse or mishandling.
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1.3. Child safety
• Keep packaging materials out of children’s
reach.
• Do not allow the children to play with the
product.
• If the product’s door comprises a lock, break
off the lock when eventually disposing of the
product.
1.4. Compliance with WEEE
Directive and Disposing
of the Waste Product
This product complies with EU WEEE
Directive (2012/19/EU). This product bears a
classification symbol for waste electrical and
electronic equipment (WEEE).
This product has been manufactured
with high quality parts and materials
which can be reused and are suitable
for recycling. Do not dispose of the
waste product with normal domestic
and other wastes at the end of its
service life. Take it to the collection
center for the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment. Please consult your local authorities to
learn about these collection centers.
1.5. Compliance with
RoHS Directive
• This product complies with EU WEEE Directive
(2011/65/EU). It does not contain harmful and
prohibited materials specified in the Directive.
1.6. 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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Congratulations on your choice of a BLOMBERG quality Appliance which has been designed to give
you service for many years.
1- Freezer compartment
2- Fridge compartment
3- Fan
4- Butter-cheese compartments
5- Glass shelves
6- Fridge compartment door racks and egg
compartment
7- Minibar accessory
8- Water dispenser tank
9- Odour filter
10- Chiller compartment
11- Crisper compartment
12- Adjustable feet
13- Frozen food storage compartments
14- Freezer compartment door racks
15- Ice makers
16- Ice storage compartment
17- Ice maker decorative cover
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*Optional: Figures in this user manual are schematic and may not match the product exactly. If
the relevant parts are not available in the product you purchased, it applies to other models.
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3 Installation
Always have the repair procedures carried out by
the Authorised Service Agent. Manufacturer shall
not be held liable for damages that may arise from
procedures carried out by unauthorised persons.
To make the product ready for use, make sure
that the electricity installation is appropriate before
calling the Authorised Service Agent. If not, call
a qualified electrician to have any necessary
arrangements carried out.
Preparation of the location and electrical
installation at the place of installation is
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under customer's responsibility.
Product must not be plugged in during
installation. Otherwise, there is the risk of
death or serious injury!
WARNING:Manufacturer shall not
be held liable for damages that may
arise from procedures carried out by
unauthorised persons.
WARNING: Prior to installation,
visually check if the product has any
defects on it. If so, do not have it
installed. Damaged products cause risks
for your safety.
Make sure that the power cable is not
pinched or crushed while pushing the
product into its place after installation or
cleaning procedures.
3.1. Appropriate
installation location
WARNING: If the door of the room
where the product will be placed is too
small for the product to pass, then the
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• Choose a place at where you would use the
product comfortably.
• Install the product at least 30 cm away from
heat sources such as hobs, ovens, heater cores
and stoves. Product must not be subjected to
direct sun light and kept in humid places after
installation.
• Appropriate air ventilation must be provided
around your product in order to achieve an
efficient operation. If the product is to be placed
in a recess in the wall, pay attention to leave at
least 5 cm distance with the ceiling and side
walls.
• Do not place the product on the materials such
as rugs or carpets.
• Place the product on an even floor surface to
prevent jolts.
• Do not install the product in places where the
temperature falls below -5°C.
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3.2. Installing the
plastic wedges
Plastic wedges are used to create the distance
for the air circulation between the product and
the rear wall. Insert the 2 plastic wedges onto the
rear ventilation cover as illustrated in the figure.
To install the wedges, remove the screws on the
product and use the screws given in the same
pouch with the wedges.
product's doors can be removed and the
product turned aside to pass it through.
If two coolers are to be installed side
by side, there should be at least 4 cm
distance between them.
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3.3. Electrical connection
Connect the product to a grounded outlet
protected by a fuse complying with the values in
the rating plate. Our company shall not be liable
for any damages that will arise when the product
is used without grounding in accordance with the
local regulations.
• Electrical connection must comply with national
regulations.
• Power cable plug must be within easy reach
after installation.
• The voltage and allowed fuse or breaker
protection are specified in the Rating Plate
which is affixed to interior of the product. If
the current value of the fuse or breaker in the
house does not comply with the value in the
rating plate, have a qualified electrician install a
suitable fuse.
• The specified voltage must be equal to your
mains voltage.
• Do not make connections via extension cables
or multi-plugs.
WARNING:If the product has a
failure, it should not be operated unless
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it is repaired by the Authorised Service
Agent! There is the risk of electric shock!
3.4. Adjusting the feet
If the product stands unbalanced after installation
adjust the feet. Taking help from someone to
slightly lift the refrigerator will facilitate this
process.
WARNING: First unplug the product.
Product must not be plugged in when
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Turn the front feet to balance the product. The
corner where the foot exists is lowered when you
turn in the direction of arrow and raised when you
turn it in the opposite direction.
In order to adjust the doors vertically,
•Loosen the fixing nut at the bottom
•Screw adjusting nut (CW/CCW) according to the
position of the door
•Tighten the fixing nut for the final position
In order to adjust the doors horizontally,
• Loosen the fixing bolt on the top
• Screw the adjusting bolt (CW/CCW) on the side
according to the position of the door
• Tighten the fixing bolt on the top for the final
position
adjusting the feet. There is the risk of
electric shock!
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WARNING: Damaged power cable
must be replaced by the
Service Agents.
Authorised
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adjusting nut
fixing nut
fixing nut
adjusting nut
3.5. Illumination lamp
Do not attempt to repair yourself but call the
Authorised Service Agent if the LED illumination
lamps do not go on or are out of order.
3.6. Door open warning
(This feature is optional)
An audio warning signal will be given when the
door of your product is left open for 1 minute. This
warning will be muted when the door is closed or
any of the display buttons (if any) are pressed.
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Union for connecting the water hose to the rear of
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the refrigerator
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3 pieces of pipe clips (used to secure the water
hose)
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5-meter long water hose (1/4 inch in diameter)
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3.7. Water connection
(This feature is optional)
Water system installation of the refrigerator must
be performed by a competent person.
Depending on the model of the refrigerator, you
may not have to connect to water main.First you
must connect the water hose to the refrigerator.
Check that following parts have been delivered
together with the product:
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(4) Cold mains water valve with mesh filter (tap
adapter)
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(5) External water filter.
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3.8. Connecting the water
hose to the refrigerator
1.
Slip the union (b) onto the water hose (a).
2.
Push the water hose downwards firmly to slip it
onto the water inlet valve (c).
3.
Tighten the union (c) by hand to secure it onto the
water inlet valve.
Normally, you are not required to tighten
the union with a tool. However, you can use
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a spanner or pliers to tighten the union if
there is a leakage.
3.9. Connecting of the water
hose to the cold water mains line
(This feature is optional)
If you will use the refrigerator by connecting it
to the cold water mains line, you must install a
standard 1/2" valve connector to the cold water
installation of your home. If this valve is not present
or you are not sure, consult a qualified plumber.
1.
Separate the union from the tap adaptor.
2.
Install the tap adaptor to standard 1/2” valve
connector.
3.
After inserting the water hose to the union, install
it to the tap adaptor and insert to the union to the
tap adapter.
4.
Tighten the union by hand.
WARNING: Secure the water
hose to suitable points by means of the
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clips supplied to avoid any damage or
displacement or accidental disconnection.
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WARNING: After turning on the
water valve, make sure that there is no
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3.10. Water filter
(This feature is optional)
Your refrigerator may be equipped with an external
or internal filter depending on its model. To fit the
water filter, follow the instructions below referring
to the figures supplied:
3.11. Mounting the external
filter onto the wall
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leakage at both connection points of the
water hose. If there is a leakage, turn off
the valve immediately and tighten all joints
again using a spanner or a pliers.
WARNING: Make sure that standard
1/2" valve connector is available and
completely turned off on your cold water
mains line.
First, determine the location to mount the external
filter.
Then, determine the distance between the
filter and the tap and filter and the water inlet
respectively. Prepare hoses at required lengths.
Mount the filter connection kit onto the wall by
using a screwdriver and attach the filter.
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WARNING: Water filter must be
held upright as shown in the figure. It
is critical to connect the water inlet and
outlet hoses on the filter correctly.
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After connecting the filter, do not
consume the first 10 glasses of
water.
WARNING: Never mount the filter
onto the refrigerator. Coolant pipes might
be pierced!
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