Blomberg SOM 9650 A+ Operating Instructions

Instruction manual

Refrigerator

Køleskab Kühlschrank

Jääkaappi

SOM 9650 A+

Please read this manual first!

This product bears the selective sorting symbol for waste electrical and

electronic equipment (WEEE). This means that this product must be handled pursuant to European Directive 2002/96/EC in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment. For further information, please contact your local or regional authorities.

Electronic products not included in the selective sorting process are potentially dangerous for the environment and human heatlh due to the presence of

hazardous substances.

Recycling

Dear Customer, We hope that your product, which has been produced in modern plants and

checked under the most meticulous quality control procedures, will provide you an effective service.

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.

This manual

• Will help you use your appliance 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:

C Important information or useful usage tips. A Warning against dangerous conditions for life and property. B Warning against electric voltage.

CONTENTS

1 Your refrigerator 3

Technical specifications of your refrigerator 4

2 Warnings 5

General safety ........................................5

Starting Up .............................................6

If there are any children at home... ..........6

Intended use ..........................................6

Safety instructions .................................. 6

Things to be done for energy saving .......6

3 Installation 7

Preparation .............................................7

Points to be considered when re-

transporting your refrigerator ..................7

Adjusting the legs ...................................7

Before operating your refrigerator ........... 8

Electric connection ................................. 8

Disposing of the packaging ....................8

Disposing of your old refrigerator ............9

Replacing the interior light bulb .............. 9

Reversing the doors ...............................10

5 Maintenance and cleaning 13

Protection of plastic surfaces .................13

6 Recommended solutions for

the problems 14

4 Using your refrigerator 11

Setting the operating temperature ..........11

The operating temperature is regulated by

the temperature control. ......................... 11

Using interior compartments ...................11

Cooling ...................................................12

Defrost ...................................................12

1 Your refrigerator

Front plastic trim1. Interior light2. Thermostat knob3. Movable shelves4. Wine rack5. 0 °C Compartment6.

Crisper7. Adjustable front feet8. Dairy compartment9. Adjustable door shelves10. Egg compartment11. Bottle shelves12.

C Figures that take place in this instruction manual are schematic and may not

correspond exactly with your product. If the subject parts are not included in the product you have purchased, then it is valid for other models.

Technical specifications of your refrigerator

Energy Class Annual Energy Consumption (kWh/year)* Fridge Compartment Volume (Net-lt) Total Frozen Food Compartment Volume

(Net-lt) Star Class Temperature Increasing Time (hours)** Freezing Capacity (kg/24 hours) Climate Class

Noise Level (dB(A))

Total Net Volume (lt) (H) Height (cm) (W) Width (cm) (D) Depth (cm) Weight (kg) Total Power (W) Electric Supply (V/Hz)

A+

158

325

SN-ST

350

173

59.5

60.5

230/50

Coolant Type

* (Actual consumption varies depending on where and how the appliance is used) ** (Power failure safety; it is recommended not to consume the food in freezer

compartment after this period.)

R600a

C Technical specifications can be changed to increase the product quality without being

subject to prior notice.

C Values stated on the markings on the product or in the printed materials supplied

with the product are the values obtained in laboratory in accordance with relevant standards. Such values may vary depending on the usage of the product and the ambient conditions.

C The dimensions given on the table describe the minimum required space to place the

unit with doors closed.

2 Warnings

Please examine the following information. In case these are not followed, personal injury or material damage may occur. Then all warranty and reliability commitments will become invalid.

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

General safety

• When you want to dispose/scrap

the product, we recommend you to consult the authorized service in order to learn the required information and authorized bodies.

• Consult your authorized service for all

your questions and problems related to the refrigerator. Do not intervene or let someone intervene to the refrigerator without notifying the authorized services.

• Do not eat cone ice cream and ice

cubes immediately after you take them out of the freezer compartment! (This may cause frostbite in your mouth.)

• Do not put bottled and canned liquid

beverages in the freezer compartment. Otherwise, these may burst.

• Do not touch frozen food by hand; they

may stick to your hand.

• Vapor and vaporized cleaning materials

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

• Never use the parts on your refrigerator

such as the door as a means of support or step.

• Do not use electrical devices inside the

refrigerator.

• Do not damage the cooling circuit,

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

• Do not cover or block the ventilation

holes on your refrigerator with any material.

• Repairs of the electrical appliances

must only be made by qualified

persons. Repairs performed by

incompetent persons may create a risk for the user.

• In case of any failure or during a

maintenance or repair work, disconnect your refrigerator’s mains supply by either turning off the relevant fuse or unplugging your appliance.

• Do not pull by the cable when pulling

off the plug.

• Place the beverage with higher proofs

tightly closed and vertically.

• Flammable items or products that

contain flammable gases (e.g. spray) as well as the explosive materials should never be kept in the appliance.

• Do not use mechanical devices

or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, others than those recommended by the manufacturer.

• This appliance is not intended for use

by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

• Children should be supervised to

ensure that they do not play with the appliance

• if the supply cord is damaged, it must

be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

Starting Up

• Do not operate a damaged refrigerator.

Consult your service if you have any doubts.

• Electrical safety of your refrigerator shall

be guaranteed only if the earth system in your house complies with standards.

If there are any children at home...

• Do not allow children play with

your refrigerator. They might harm themselves and the refrigerator. (E.g. do not allow them hang from the door.)

Intended use

• This product is designed for domestic

use.

• It should not be used outdoors. It is not

appropriate to use it outdoor even if the place is covered with a roof.

Safety instructions

• Exposing the product to rain, snow,

sun and wind is dangerous with respect to electrical safety.

• Contact the authorized service when

there is a power cable damage and etc. so that it will not create a danger for you.

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

A Your product is equipped with a natural

cooling system (R600a) which does

not contain CFC and HFC gases. This gas is flammable. Therefore, pay attention to not damaging the cooling system and piping during usage and transportation. In the event of damage, do not dispose the product in fire; keep your product away from potential fire sources that can cause the product catch a fire and ventilate the room in which the unit is placed.

Things to be done for energy saving

C Do not leave the doors of your

refrigerator open for a long time.

C Do not put hot food or drinks in your

refrigerator.

C Do not overload your refrigerator so

that the air circulation inside of it is not prevented.

C Do not install your refrigerator under

direct sunlight or near heat emitting appliances such as ovens, dishwashers or radiators.

C Pay attention to keep your food in

closed containers.

3 Installation

B Please remember that the

manufacturer shall not be held liable if the information given in the instruction manual is not observed.

Preparation

• Your refrigerator should be installed at

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

• The ambient temperature of the room

where you install your refrigerator should at least be 10°C. Operating your refrigerator under cooler conditions than this is not recommended with regard to its efficiency.

• Please make sure that the interior of

your refrigerator is cleaned thoroughly.

• If two refrigerators are to be installed

side by side, there should be at least 2 cm distance between them.

• When you operate your refrigerator

for the first time, please observe the following instructions during the initial six hours.

- The door should not be opened frequently.

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

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

the “Recommended solutions for the

problems” section.

• Original packaging and foam

materials should be kept for future transportations or moving.

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 tied with thick tapes and strong ropes and the rules of transportation printed on the package must be followed.

Please remember…

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.

Adjusting the legs

If your refrigerator is unbalanced; You can balance your refrigerator by

turning the front legs of it as illustrated in the figure. The corner where the leg exists is lowered when you turn in the direction of black arrow and raised when you turn in the opposite direction. Taking help from someone to slightly lift the refrigerator will facilitate this process.

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. Insert the 2 plastic wedges between the wires of the condenser as illustrated in the following figure. Plastic wedges will provide the required distance between your refrigerator and the wall in order to allow the air circulation.

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.

• Voltage and permitted fuse protection

are indicated in the “Specifications” section.

• The specified voltage must be equal to

your mains voltage.

• Extension cables and multiway plugs

must not be used for connection.

B A damaged power cable must be

replaced by a qualified electrician.

B Product must not be operated before

it is repaired! There is danger of electric shock!

Disposing of the packaging

The packing materials may be

dangerous for children. Keep the

packing materials out of the reach of children or dispose them of by classifying them in accordance with the waste instructions. Do not dispose them of 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 machine without giving any harm to the environment.

• You may consult your authorized dealer

or waste collection center of your municipality about the disposal of your refrigerator.

Before disposing of your refrigerator, cut

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

Replacing the interior light bulb

Should the light fail to work, proceed as follows.

1- Switch off at the socket outlet and pull out the mains plug.

You may find it useful to remove shelves for easy access.

2- Use a flat tipped screwdriver to remove the light diffuser cover.

3- First check that the bulb hasn’t worked loose by ensuring it is screwed

securely in the holder. Replace the plug

and switch on. If the bulb works, replace the light cover

by inserting the rear lug and pushing up to locate the front two lugs.

4- If the light still fails to work, switch off at the socket outlet and pull out the

mains plug. Replace the bulb with a new

15 watt (max) screw cap (SES) bulb. 5- Carefully dispose of the burnt-out light

bulb immediately.

Replacement light bulb can easily be

obtained from a good local electrical or DIY store.

Reversing the doors

45 °

(12)

180°

4 Using your refrigerator

Warm Cold

1 2 3 4 5

(Or) Min. Max.

Setting the operating temperature

The operating temperature is regulated by the temperature control.

1 = Lowest cooling setting

(Warmest setting) 5 = Highest cooling setting (Coldest setting)

(Or)

Min. = Lowest cooling setting

(Warmest setting)

Max. = Highest cooling setting

(Coldest setting)

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.

Using interior compartments

Freezer compartment : Food that should be frozen and stored is placed in this compartment.

Body shelves: Distance between

the shelves can be adjusted when necessary.

Crisper: Vegetables and fruits can be stored in this compartment for long periods without decaying.

Bottle shelf: Bottles, jars and tins can be

placed in these shelves.

The average temperature inside the fridge should be around +5°C. Please choose the setting according to the desired temperature. You can stop operation of your device by adjusting the thermostat knob to “0” position.

Please note that there will be different temperatures in the cooling area. The coldest region is immediately above the vegetable compartment.

Cooling

Defrost

Food storage

The fridge compartment is for the shortterm storage of fresh food and drinks.

Store milk products in the intended compartment in the refrigerator.

Bottles can be stored in the bottle holder

or in the bottle shelf of the door.

Raw meat is best kept in a polyethylene

bag in the compartment at the very bottom of the refrigerator.

Allow hot foods and beverages to cool to room temperature prior to placing them in the refrigerator.

• Attention

Store concentrated alcohol only standing upright and tightly closed.

• Attention

Do not store explosive substances or containers with flammable propellant gases (canned cream, spray cans etc.) in the device. There is a danger of explosion.

The fridge compartment defrosts automatically. The thawing water flows through the drain channel into a collection container at the rear of the device.

During defrosting, water droplets form at the back of the fridge due to the evaporator.

If not all of the drops run down, they may freeze again after defrosting remove them with a cloth soaked in warm water, but never with a hard or sharp object.

Check the flow of the thawed water from time to time.It may become plugged occasionally.

5 Maintenance and cleaning

A Never use gasoline, benzene or similar

substances for cleaning purposes.

B We recommend that you unplug the

appliance before cleaning.

• Never use any sharp abrasive

instrument, soap, household cleaner, detergent and wax polish for cleaning.

• Use lukewarm water to clean the

cabinet of your refrigerator 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 and other electrical items.

• If your refrigerator is not going to be

used for a long period of time, unplug the power cable, remove all food, clean it and leave the door ajar.

• Check door seals regularly to ensure

they are clean and free from food particles.

• To remove door racks, remove all the

contents and then simply push the door rack upwards from the base.

Protection of plastic surfaces

• Do not put the liquid oils or oil-cooked

meals in your refrigerator in unsealed containers as they damage the plastic surfaces of your refrigerator. In case of spilling or smearing oil on the plastic surfaces, clean and rinse the relevant part of the surface at once with warm water.

6 Recommended solutions for the problems

Please review this list before calling the service. It might save you time and money. This list includes frequent complaints that are not arising from defective workmanship or material usage. Some of the

features described here may not exist in your product.

Complaint Possible Reason Solution

Is the refrigerator properly plugged

The refrigerator does not operate

in? Insert the plug to the wall socket.

Is the fuse of the socket which your refrigerator is connected to or the main fuse blown out?

Check the fuse.

Condensation on the side wall of the fridge compartment.

Compressor is not running

The fridge is running frequently or for a long time.

Very cold ambient conditions. Frequent opening and closing of the door. Highly humid ambient conditions. Storage of food containing liquid in open containers. Leaving the door ajar.

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

The fridge is in defrost cycle.

Your refrigerator is not plugged into the socket.

Are the temperature adjustments correctly made?

There is a power failure. Call your electricity supplier.

Your new refrigerator may be wider than the previous one.

The ambient room temperature may be high.

The refrigerator might have been plugged in recently or might have been loaded with food.

Large amounts of hot food might have been put in the refrigerator recently.

Switching the thermostat to a colder degree. Decreasing the time the door left open or using it less frequently. Covering the food stored in open containers with a suitable material. Wipe the condensation using a dry cloth and check if it persists.

Your refrigerator will start running approximately after 6 minutes. Please call the service if your refrigerator does not startup at the end of this period.

This is normal for a full-automatically defrosting refrigerator. Defrosting cycle occurs periodically.

Make sure that he plug is inserted tightly to the wall socket.

This is quite normal. Large refrigerators operate for a longer period of time.

This is quite normal.

Cooling down of the refrigerator completely may last for a couple of hours longer.

Hot food causes longer running of the refrigerator until they reach the safe storage temperature.

Doors might have been opened frequently or left ajar for a long time.

Freezer or fridge compartment door might have been left ajar.

The warm air that has entered into the refrigerator causes the refrigerator to run for longer periods. Open the doors less frequently.

Check if the doors are tightly closed.

Complaint Possible Reason Solution

The fridge is running frequently or for a long time.

The temperatures are too low

The fridge temperature very low.

Food kept in the fridge compartment drawers are freezing.

The temperatures are too high.

Temperature in the fridge or freezer is very high.

The refrigerator is adjusted to a very low temperature.

Door seal of the fridge or freezer may be soiled, worn out, broken or not properly seated.

The fridge temperature is adjusted to a very low temperature.

The fridge temperature is adjusted to a very high degree. Fridge adjustment has an effect on the temperature of the freezer.

Doors might have been opened frequently or left ajar for a long time.

The door might be left ajar. Close the door completely.

Adjust the refrigerator temperature to a warmer degree and wait until the temperature is achieved.

Clean or replace the seal. Damaged/ broken seal causes the refrigerator to run for a longer period of time in order to maintain the current temperature.

Adjust the fridge temperature to a warmer degree and check.

Change the temperature of the fridge or freezer until the fridge or freezer temperature reaches to a sufficient level.

Warm air rushes into the fridge or freezer when the doors are opened. Open the doors less frequently.

Large amounts of hot food might have been put in the refrigerator recently.

The refrigerator might have been plugged in recently.

Wait until the fridge or freezer reaches the desired temperature.

Cooling down of the refrigerator completely takes time because of the size.

Complaint Possible Reason Solution

Noise

The operation noise increases when the refrigerator is running.

Vibrations or noise.

The operating performance characteristics of the refrigerator may change according to the changes in the ambient temperature.

The floor is not even or it is weak. The refrigerator rocks when moved slowly.

The noise may be caused by the items put onto the refrigerator.

It is normal and not a fault.

Make sure that the floor is level, strong and capable to carry the refrigerator.

Such items should be removed from the top of the refrigerator.

There are noises like liquid spilling or spraying.

There is a noise like wind blowing.

Water/condensation/ice in the refrigerator.

Condensation on the inner walls of refrigerator.

Water/condensation/ice on the outside of the refrigerator.

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

Bad odor inside the

refrigerator.

Liquid and gas flows happen in accordance with the operating principles of your refrigerator.

Air activators (fans) are used in order to allow the refrigerator to cool efficiently.

Hot and humid weather increases icing and condensation.

The doors are ajar.

Doors might have been opened very frequently or they might have been left open for along time.

The weather may be humid.

Inside of the refrigerator must be cleaned.

Some containers or packaging materials might be causing the smell.

It is normal and not a fault.

Make sure that the doors are closed completely.

Open the door less frequently.

This is quite normal in humid weather. When the humidity is less, condensation will disappear.

Clean the inside of the refrigerator with a sponge, warm water or carbonated water.

Use a different container or different brand packaging material.

Complaint Possible Reason Solution

Opening and closing of the doors

The door(s) is (are) not closing.

Crisper(s) are stuck.

Food packages may prevent the door’s closing.

The refrigerator is probably not completely vertical on the floor and it might be rocking when slightly moved.

The floor is not level or strong.

The food might be touching the ceiling of the drawer.

Replace the packages that are obstructing

the door.

Adjust the elevation screws.

Make sure that the floor is level and capable to carry the refrigerator.

Rearrange food in the drawer.

Læs venligst denne vejledning først!

Dette produkt bærer symbolet for selektiv sortering af affald fra elektrisk og elektronisk udstyr (WEEE). Det betyder, at dette produkt skal håndteres i henhold til det Europæiske Direktiv 2002/96/EC for at blive genanvendt eller afmonteret for at minimere påvirkningen af

miljøet. For yderligere information bedes du kontakte de lokale myndigheder.

Elektroniske produkter, der ikke er omfattet af den selektive sorteringsproces, er potentielt

farlige for miljøet og menneskets sundhed pga. af tilstedeværelsen af farlige substanser.

Genvinding

Kære kunde Vi håber, at dit produkt, der er produceret i moderne produktionsanlæg og

kontrolleret under de grundigste kvalitetskontrolprocedurer, vil give yde dig en effektiv service.

Derfor anbefaler vi dig grundigt at læse hele vejledningen for produktet, inden du tager det i anvendelse, og gemmer det tilgængeligt for fremtidige opslag.

Denne vejledning

• Vil hjælpe dig med at bruge køleskabet hurtigt og sikkert.

• Læs denne vejledning, inden du installerer og betjener produktet.

• Følg instruktionerne, især sikkerhedsinstruktionerne.

• Opbevar denne manual på et nemt tilgængeligt sted, da du kan få brug for den

senere.

• Derudover skal du også læse de andre dokumenter, der er fulgt med produktet.

Bemærk at denne vejledningen også kan være gældende for andre modeller.

Symboler og deres beskrivelse

Denne brugsvejledning indeholder følgende symboler:

C Vigtige informationer eller brugbare tips. A Advarsel mod farlige forhold for liv og ejendom. B Advarsel mod strømspænding.

INDHOLD

1 Køleskabet 3

Tekniske specifikationer for køleskabet ... 4

2 Advarsler 5

Generel sikkerhed ...................................5

Opstart ................................................... 6

Hvis der er børn hjemme... .....................6

Tilsigtet brug ...........................................6

Sikkerhedsinstruktioner...........................6

Energibesparende foranstaltninger ..........6

3 Installation 7

Tilberedning ............................................7

Punkter, der skal tages hensyn til, hvis

køleskabet skal transporteres igen ..........7

Justering af fødder ..................................7

Inden køleskabet betjenes ...................... 8

Elektrisk tilslutning ..................................8

Bortskaffelse af emballagen .................... 8

Bortskaffelse af det gamle køleskab ........9

Udskiftning af den indvendige lyspære ...9

Vende dørene ......................................... 10

5 Vedligeholdelse og

rengøring 13

Beskyttelse af plasticoverflader .............. 13

6 Anbefalede løsninger på

problemerne 14

4 Anvendelse af køleskabet 11

Indstilling af driftstemperaturen ............... 11

Driftstemperaturen reguleres ved

temperaturstyringen. ...............................11

Anvendelse af de indvendige rum ........... 11

Køling ..................................................... 12

Afrimning ................................................12

1 Køleskabet

Forreste plasticliste1. Indvendigt lys2. Termostatknap3. Forskydelige hylder4. Vinhylde5. 0 °C afdeling6.

C Tallene i denne manual er skematiske og svarer måske ikke helt til dit produkt. Hvis

delene ikke er indeholdt i det produkt, du har købt, findes de i andre modeller.

Grøntsagsrum7. Justerbare forreste fødder8.

Mejeriafdeling9. Justerbare hylder i lågen10. Afdeling for æg11. Flaskehylder12.

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