User Manual
Upright Freezer
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FNE 1531P - FNE154P
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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.
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1 Your refrigerator 4
2 Warnings 5
For models with water dispenser .......6
Electrical Requirements .....................6
Warning! This Appliance Must Be
Earthed .............................................7
Energy Saving Tips ............................7
Compliance with WEEE Directive and
Disposing of the Waste Product: .......8
Compliance with RoHS Directive: ......8
Package information ..........................8
3 Installation 9
Transportation Instructions .................9
Installation Instructions ......................9
Reversing The Doors .......................11
CONTENTS
4 Before operating 14
Final Check .....................................14
5 Using your refrigerator 15
Temperature Control And
Adjustment ......................................15
Indicator Lights ...............................15
Freezing Fresh Food ........................16
How to Freeze Fresh Foods ...........18
Recommendations for Preservation
of .....................................................19
Deep Freezer Information .................19
Defrosting the frozen foods ..............19
Recommended Temperature
Settings ...........................................20
6 Maintenance and cleaning 23
7 Do's and Don'ts 24
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1 Your refrigerator
1. Top trim
2. Fast-Freeze switch
3. Indicator lights
4. Thermostat knob
5. Ice bank
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Congratulations on your choice of a BLOMBERG quality Appliance which has
been designed to give you service for many years.
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.
6. Freezer fan
7. Fast-freeze compartment
8. Frozen-food compartments
9. Adjustable front feet
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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.
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 risk of water hammer
effect in your installation,
always use a water hammer
prevention equipment in
your installation. Consult
Professional plumbers is
you are not sure that there is
water hammer effect in your
installation.
• Do not install on the hot water
inlet. Take precautions against
of the risk of freezing of the
hoses. Water temperature
operating interval shall be 33°F
(0.6°C) minimum and 100°F
(38°C) maximum.
• Use drinking water only.
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.
2. Connect the blue (Neutral)
wire to the terminal in the plug
marked ‘N’ or coloured black.
3. Connect the brown (Live)
wire to the terminal in the plug
marked ‘L’ or coloured red.
4. With alternative plugs a 13 A
fuse must be fitted either in the
plug or adaptor or in the main
fuse box. If in doubt contact a
qualified electrician.
FITTED WITH
BS 1362 13A FUSE ALWAYS
FIT BS 1362 REPLACEMENT
CARTRIDGE FUSE
GREEN &
YELLOW
OR
GREEN
N
BLUE
OR
BLACK
L
BROWN
OR
RED
22mm.
6mm.
6mm.
6mm.
32mm.
12mm.
FUSE
CORD GRIP
Energy Saving Tips
1. Ensure your appliance is
installed in a well ventilated
area.
2. Ensure the time between
buying chilled/frozen food and
placing them in your appliance
is kept at minimum, particularly
in summer. We recommend
you use a cool bag or a special
carrier bag to carry perishable
food.
3. Do not leave the door (s) of
your appliance open longer
than necessary and ensure
they are closed properly after
each opening.
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4. Defrost frozen food in the
fridge, so that frozen food acts
as an ice pack to assist cooling
in fridge.
Compliance with WEEE
Directive and Disposing of
the Waste Product:
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.
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
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.
Important : Care must be taken
while cleaning / carrying the appliance
to avoid touching the bottom of the
condenser metal support or pipework
at the back of the appliance as you
might injure your fingers and hands or
damage your product..
Important : This appliance is not
designed for stacking with any other
appliance.
When positioning your appliance,
take care not to damage your flooring,
pipes,wall coverings etc.
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.
Installation Instructions
1. The space in the room where the
appliance is installed must not be
smaller than 10 cubic metres.
2. If possible avoid placing the appliance
near cookers, radiators or in direct
sunlight as this will cause the
compressor to run for long periods.
If installed next to a source of heat
or refrigerator, maintain the following
minimum side clearances:
From Cookers 2” (50 mm)
From Radiators 12” (300 mm)
From Refrigerators or Larder Fridge
1” (25 mm)
3. This appliance has been designed to
operate in ambient temperatures up
to 32 degrees C (90 degrees F) and
is equipped with FreezerGuard which
ensures that at the advised setting
[4 - four on the knob] the frozen food
in the freezer will not defrost even
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if the ambient temperature falls as
low as -15 °C. When the ambient
temperature returns to normal, you
may change the knob setting to suit
your needs.
4. No gap is required at sides and top.
See item 4 below to ensure a gap is
obtained at the rear of the appliance.
If a gap is available on side and
top, retain it if possible as it would
improve the air circulation around
the appliance.Fit the two plastic wall
spacers supplied with the appliance
rotating 1/4 turn to the condenser
at the back of the refrigerator (see
diagram).
If your appliance is equipped with an
air grille, please refer for installation of
the air grille.
5. The appliance should be located
on a smooth surface. The two front
feet can be adjusted as required.
To ensure that, your appliance is
standing upright adjust the two
front feet by turning clockwise or
anti-clockwise, until the product is
in firm contact with the floor. Correct
adjustment of feet avoids excessive
vibration and noise.
6. Refer to “Cleaning and Care” section
to prepare your appliance for use.
7. A special receptacle is supplied to
store the mains plug during transit.
The receptacle is fixed at the back of
the cabinet, on the right hand side of
the compressor. (See diagram) Gently
remove the plug from the receptacle.
Never pull the mains cord, you may
damage the appliance. In the case
of transportation, ensure you locate
the plug in the receptacle provided to
avoid transit damage.
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Reversing The Doors
We recommend that you reverse
doors before switching on for the first
time.
Tools required: Small and medium size
flat and cross-headed screwdrivers, a
pair of pliers.
Spare Parts supplied in the plastic
bag: The following parts, which are
exclusively for left hand side fitted hinge
operation are supplied in a plastic bag
with the appliance:
- Upper door top trim hinge covers –
there are 2 different parts, one for each
side of top trim.
- Upper door middle hinge bushing/
door stopper assembly.
We suggest you keep all the parts
supplied in the plastic bag and also
parts, which have been removed when
reversing doors, in a safe place for
possible future, re-use.
Important : We suggest you ask
somebody to help you when moving
the appliance around and to hold doors
when removing / re-fitting hinges and
doors to avoid any injury and damage
to the product.
Please refer to diagrams supplied. To
follow numbers in brackets below, refer
to the main diagram.
1. Switch off the appliance at the socket
outlet and pull out the mains plug.
2. Remove all food, loose items and
fittings from inside the appliance and
door shelves.
3. Carefully tilt the appliance on its back
side. (1) (You may need somebody to
help you.) Take care not to damage
the appliance by laying on some
protective material (e.g. its original
packaging). Make sure that you
tilt the appliance on its back side,
otherwise compressor oil may block
the pipes and you may damage the
appliance.
4. Unscrew and remove the LHS front
feet and bolt (2).
5. Unscrew the bolts and remove the
bottom hinge while holding the door
(3).
6. Remove the door carefully from the
top hinge by sliding down wards (4).
7. Reposition top hinge bushing and
blanking plug on the opposite side
and stand the door safely (5). You
may find it easier to remove the
bushing and the plug with the tip of
a small screwdriver. Take care not to
mark the door.
8. Reposition the top hinge on the
opposite side (6 and 7).
9. To refit the door, locate the top hinge
in the door, attach to the cabinet and
hold the door (8).
10. Fit the bottom hinge (9). If necessary
adjust and then tighten the bolts.
Ensure, that the door opens and
closes easily and that there are no
gaps allowing air into the cabinet. If
there are gaps between the door seal
and the cabinet, adjust the door seal
by gently pulling away from the door
using fingers.
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11. Fit the other front feet (10).
12. Carefully stand your appliance. (You
may need somebody to help you.)
Adjust the front feet (See Installation
Instructions)
13. Put back all, loose items and fittings.
14. Wait for at least 4 hours to allow the
system to settle before switching on.
Spare plastic parts supplied with
the appliance are for your future use
during door repositioning.
15. Fit the door handle to the opposite
side of the door and tighten the bolts.
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4 Before operating
Final Check
Before you start using the fridge/
freezer check that:
1. The feet have been adjusted for
perfect levelling.
2. The interior is dry and air can circulate
freely at the rear.
3. Clean the interior as recommended
under “CLEANING AND CARE.”
4. Insert the plug into the wall socket
and switch on the electricity supply.
Avoid accidental disconnection by
taping over the switch. Green and red
lights will glow and the compressor
will start running.
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,
whether the compressor is running or
not which is quite normal.
6. If you are going to store already
frozen food open the freezer door
and check that the fast-freeze switch
is at off (the amber light will not come
on). The red light will go out when
the freezer has reached the correct
temperature. Then you can put in
your already frozen food.
7. If you are going to freeze fresh food,
you must press the fast-freeze
switch. The amber light will come
on and you must wait at least three
hours before putting in your fresh
food to be frozen.
8. Slight undulation of the top of the
cabinet is quite normal due to the
manufacturing process used, so do
not worry, it is not a defect.
9. Front edges of the cabinet may feel
warm. This is normal. These areas
are designed to be warm to avoid
condensation.
10. We recommend that you set
the thermostat knob at 3 and
monitor the temperature to ensure
the appliance maintains desired
storage temperatures (see
section Temperature Control and
Adjustment).
11. 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).
Important Notes :
1. If there is a power failure do not open
the door. Frozen food should not be
affected if the failure lasts for less than
16.5 hours. If the failure is longer, then
the food should be checked and
either eaten immediately or cooked
and then re-frozen.
2. If you find the freezer door difficult
to open just after you have closed
it, don’t worry. This is due to the
pressure difference which will equalise
and allow the door to open normally
after a few minutes.
3. Always wrap food using a suitable
packaging material before storing
in your appliance to avoid contact
with the appliance surface and food
remains for hygiene reasons.
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5 Using your refrigerator
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Temperature Control And Adjustment
Indicator Lights
There are three coloured indicator
lights located on the front of the
appliance which shows the operating
mode of the freezer.
Green Indicator (1)
Illuminates when the appliance is
connected to the mains and will glow
as long as electricity is available.
Amber Indicator (2)
This indicator will glow when the fast
freeze switch (4) is on and will continue
to glow until the fast freeze switch is
turned off. The compressor will run
continuously while fast freeze switch is
on. Fast freeze operation is for freezing
fresh food.
Red Indicator (3) Illuminates:
a. If the pre-set temperature can not
be maintained.
b. If excessive amounts of fresh food
are placed inside.
c. If the appliance door is left open
accidentally.
Temperature is controlled by the
thermostat which is located on the
rear wall of the cabinet.Thermostat
knob is located on the indicator light
set. “Number 4” is the coldest setting
The normal storage temperature of
your appliance should be -18 °C (0 °F).
Lower temperatures may be obtained
by adjusting the thermostat knob
towards 'number 4 ' position.
We recommend that you check the
temperature with a thermometer to
ensure that the storage compartments
are kept to the desired temperature.
Remember you must take your reading
very quickly since the thermometer
temperature will rise very rapidly
after you remove it from the freezer.
Please remember each time the door
is opened cold air escapes and the
internal temperature rises. Therefore
never leave the door open and ensure
it is closed immediately after food is put
in or removed.
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Important:
When you press the fast freeze switch,
there may be a short delay before the
compressor starts to operate. This
is normal and does not indicate a
compressor fault.
Please remember each time the door
is opened cold air escapes and the
internal temperature rises. Therefore
never leave the door open and ensure
it is closed immediately after food is put
in or removed.
Freezing Fresh Food
Please observe the following
instructions to obtain the best results.
Do not freeze too large a quantity at
any one time. The quality of the food
is best preserved when it is frozen
right through to the core as quickly as
possible.
Do not exceed the freezing capacity
of your appliance in 24 h which is 10
kg (22 lb)
Placing warm food into the freezer
compartment causes the refrigeration
compressor to operate continuously
until the food is frozen solid.
If you are going to freeze fresh food
in excess of 2kg. (4.5 lb) turn the
thermostat knob to the fast freeze
position and wait for about 24 hours
before placing the fresh food in the
freezer.
Remember to turn the thermostat
knob back to its previous position
once food has frozen.
It is recommended to place fresh food
to be frozen in fast freeze compartment
of the freezer.
Take special care not to mix already
frozen food and fresh food.
Operating temperatures are controlled
by the thermostat knob (see diagram)
located on the inner side wall of the
freezer compartment. Settings may
be made from 1, 2 ... fast freeze, fast
freeze being the coldest position.
When the appliance is switched on
for the first time, the thermostat knob
should be adjusted so that after 24
hours, the average freezer temperature
is no higher than -18°C (0°F). We
recommend you set the knob half way
between the 1 and 4 setting. Lower
temperatures may be obtained by
adjusting setting knob towards fast
freeze position.
We recommend that you check
the temperature with an accurate
thermometer to ensure that the storage
compartments are kept to the desired
temperature.
Remember you must take your reading
very quickly since the thermometer
temperature will rise very rapidly after
you remove it from the freezer.
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Defrosting
Your appliance defrosts automatically.
Warnings!
The fan inside the freezer compartment
circulates cold air. Never insert any
object through the guard. Do not allow
children to play with the freezer fan.
Never store products that contain
inflammable propellant gas
(eg dispensers, spray cans etc.) or
explosive substances.
Don’t cover the shelves with any
protective materials, which may
obstruct air circulation.
Do not allow children to play with the
appliance or tamper with the controls.
Do not obstruct the freezer fan
guard to ensure that you obtain the
best possible performance from your
appliance.
Making ice cubes
Fill the ice-cube tray 3/4 full with water
and place it in the freezer.
As soon as the water has turned into
ice, you can take out the ice cubes.
Never use sharp objects such as
knives or forks to remove the ice cubes.
There is a risk of injury!
Let the ice cubes slightly thaw instead,
or put the bottom of the tray in hot
water for a short moment.
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How to Freeze Fresh Foods
• Foods to be frozen must be divided
into portions according to a size to
be consumed, and frozen in separate
packages. In this way, all the food
should be prevented from being re-
frozen by thawing.
• In order to protect the nutritional
value, the aroma and the color of
the foods as much as possible,
vegetables should be boiled for a
short period of time before freezing.
(Boiling is not necessary for foods
such as cucumber, parsley.) Cooking
time of the vegetables frozen in this
way is shortened by 1/3 than that of
the fresh vegetables.
• To extend the storage times of frozen
foods, boiled vegetables must first
be filtered and then hermetically
packaged as in the all types of foods.
• Foods should not be placed in
the freezer compartment without
package.
• The packaging material of the food
to be stored should be air-tight, thick
and durable and should not deform
with cold and humidity. Otherwise,
the food that is hardened by freezing
might pierce the package. Sealing
the package well is also important in
terms of securely storing the food.
The following packaging types are
suitable for use to freeze the food:
Polyethylene bag, aluminum foil,
plastic foil, vacuum bags and cold-
resistant storage containers with caps.
The use of the following types of
packaging is not recommended to
freeze the food;
Packaging paper, parchment
paper,cellophane (gelatin paper),
garbage bag, used bags and shopping
bags.
• Hot foods should not be placed in the
freezer compartment without cooling.
• When placing unfrozen fresh foods in
the freezer compartment, please note
that it does not contact with frozen
foods. Cool-pack (PCM) (if any) can
be placed to the rack immediately
below the quick freezer rack for
preventing them from being getting
warm.
• During the freezing time (24 hours) do
not place other food to the freezer.
• Place your foods to the freezing
shelves or racks by spreading them
so that they will not be cramped (it
is recommended that the packaging
does not come into contact with
each other).
• Frozen foods must be immediately
consumed in a short period of time
after defrosting and must never be
frozen again.
• We recommend you to attach a label
onto the package and write the name
of the foods in the package and the
freezing time.
Foods suitable for freezing:
• Fish and seafood, red and white
meat, poultry, vegetables, fruit,
herbaceous spices, dairy products
(such as cheese, butter and strained
yoghurt), pastries, ready or cooked
meals, potato dishes, souffle and
desserts.
Foods not suitable for freezing:
• Yoghurt, sour milk, cream,
mayonnaise, leaved salad, red radish,
grapes, all fruits (such as apple, pears
and peaches).
• For foods to be frozen quickly and
thoroughly, the following specified
amounts per package should not be
exceeded.
-Fruits and vegetables, 0.5-1 kg
-Meat, 1-1.5 kg
• A small amount of foods (maximum
2 kg) can also be frozen without the
use of the quick freezing function.
To obtain the best result, apply the
following instructions:
1. Switch the adjusting knob
to FAST FREEZE position 24 hours
before placing your fresh foods.
2. 24 hours after turning the
thermostat knob, place your food
that you want to freeze in front of the
middle drawer with higher freezing
capacity. If you have food remained,
place them in the middle rear of the
drawer.
3. Do not forget to turn the
thermostat knob to its previous
position, after placing your food.
4. Do not try to freeze a large
quantity of food at a time. Within 24
hours, this product can freeze the
maximum food quantity specified as
«Freezing Capacity … kg/24 hours»
on its type label. It is not convenient to
put more unfrozen/fresh foods to the
freezer compartment than the quantity
specified on the label.
• You can review the Meat and Fish,
Vegetables and Fruits, Dairy Products
tables for placing and storing your
foods in the deep-freezer.
Recommendations for
Preservation of
Frozen Foods
• While purchasing your frozen foods,
make sure that they are frozen at
appropriate temperatures and their
packages are not broken.
• Put the packages on the freezer
compartment as soon as possible
after purchasing them.
• Make sure that the expiration
date indicated on the packaging
is not expired before consuming
the packaged ready meals that
you remove from the freezer
compartment.
Deep Freezer Information
The EN 62552 standard requires
(according to specific measurement
conditions) that at least 4.5 kg of food for
each 100 liter of freezer compartment
volume can be frozen
at a room temperature of 25°C in 24
hours.
Defrosting the frozen foods
Depending on the food diversity and
the purpose of use, a selection can be
made between the following options for
defrosting:
• At room temperature (it is not very
suitable to defrost the food by leaving
it at room temperature for a long
time in terms of maintaining the food
quality)
• In the refrigerator
• In the electrical oven (in models with
or without fan)
• In the microwave oven
CAUTION:
• Never put acidic beverages in glass
bottles and cans into your freezer due
to the risk of explosion.
• If there is moisture and abnormal
swelling in the packaging of frozen
foods, it is likely that they were
previously stored in an improper
storage condition and their contents
deteriorated. Do not consume these
foods without checking.
• Since some spices in cooked
meals may change their taste when
exposed to long-term storage
conditions, your frozen foods should
be less seasoned or the desired
spices should be added to the foods
after the thawing process.
Recommended Temperature Settings
Freezer compartment
setting
Remarks
1 This is the default recommended temperature
setting.
2 ,3, 4 These settings are recommended when the
ambient temperature is higher than 30°C or when
you think the refrigerator is not cool enough due to
frequent opening and closing of the door.
Quick freezing (FAST
FREEZE)
Use when you want to freeze your food in a short
time.It is recommended to be applied to preserve
the quality of your fresh food. You do not need
to use the quick freezing function when putting
your frozen food.You do not need to use the quick
freezing function to freeze a small amount of fresh
food, up to 2 kg per day.
Meat and Fish Preparation
Longest
storage
time
(month)
Meat
products
Veal
Steak By cutting them 2 cm thick and placing foil between them or wrapping tightly
with stretch
6 – 8
Roast By packing the pieces of meat in a refrigerator bag or wrapping them tightly
with stretch
6 – 8
Cubes In small pieces 6 – 8
Schnitzel,
chops
By placing foil between cut slices or wrapping individually with stretch 6 – 8
Mutton
Chops By placing foil between meat pieces or wrapping individually with stretch 4 - 8
Roast By packing the pieces of meat in a refrigerator bag or wrapping them tightly
with stretch
4 - 8
Cubes By packing the shredded meats in a refrigerator bag or wrapping them tightly
with stretch
4 - 8
Beef
Roast By packing the pieces of meat in a refrigerator bag or wrapping them tightly
with stretch
8-12
Steak By cutting them 2 cm thick and placing foil between them or wrapping tightly
with stretch
8-12
Cubes In small pieces 8-12
Boiled
meat
By packaging in small pieces in a refrigerator bag 8-12
Mince Without seasoning, in flat bags 1 - 3
Offal (piece) In pieces 1 - 3
Fermented sausage - Salami It should be packaged even if it has casing. 1-2
Jambon By placing foil between cut slices 2-3
Poultry
and
hunting
animals
Chicken and Turkey By wrapping in foil 4 – 6
Goose By wrapping in foil (portions should not exceed 2.5 kg) 4 – 6
Duck By wrapping in foil (portions should not exceed 2.5 kg) 4-6
Deer, Rabbit, Roe Deer By wrapping in foil (portions should not exceed 2.5 kg, and their bones
should be separated)
6 – 8
Fish and
seafood
Freshwater fish (Trout, Carp,
Crane, Catfish)
After thoroughly cleaning the inside and scales, it should be washed and
dried, and the tail and head parts should be cut when necessary.
2
Lean fish (Sea bass, Turbot, Sole) 4-6
Fatty fish (Bonito, Mackerel,
Bluefish, Red Mullet, Anchovy)
2 - 4
Shellfish Cleaned and in bags 4 - 6
Caviar In its packaging, in an aluminum or plastic container 2 - 3
Fruits and
Vegetables
Preparation
Longest
storage
time
(month)
String bean and Pole
bean
By shock boiling for 3 minutes after washing and cutting into small pieces 10 - 13
Green pea By shock boiling for 2 minutes after shelling and washing 10-12
Cabbage By shock boiling for 1-2 minute(s) after cleaning 6 - 8
Carrot By shock boiling for 3-4 minutes after cleaning and cutting into slices 12
Pepper By boiling for 2-3 minutes after cutting the stem, dividing into two and separating
the seeds
8 - 10
Spinach By shock boiling for 2 minutes after washing and cleaning 6 - 9
Leek By shock boiling for 5 minutes after chopping 6-8
Cauliflower By shock boiling in a little lemon water for 3-5 minutes after separating the leaves,
cutting the core into pieces
10 – 12
Eggplant By shock boiling for 4 minutes after washing and cutting into 2cm pieces 10 – 12
Squash By shock boiling for 2- 3 minutes after washing and cutting into 2cm pieces 8-10
Mushroom By lightly sauteing in oil and squeezing lemon on it 2-3
Corn By cleaning and packing in cob or granular 12
Apple and Pear By shock boiling for 2-3 minutes after peeling and slicing 8 - 10
Apricot and Peach Divide in half and extract the seeds 4 - 6
Strawberry and
Raspberry
By washing and shelling 8 - 12
Baked fruit By adding 10% sugar in the container 12
Plum, Cherry, Sour
Cherry
By washing and shelling the stalks 8 - 12
Dairy Products Preparation
Longest Storage Time
(Month)
Storage Conditions
Cheese (except feta
cheese)
By placing foil
therebetween, in slices
6 - 8 It can be left in its original
packaging for short term
storage. For long-term storage
it should also be wrapped in
aluminum or plastic foil.
Butter, margarine In its own packaging 6 In its own packaging or in
plastic containers
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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.
• Excess deposit of ice should be
removed on a regular basis using
the handle of a spoon. Large
accumulation of ice will impair the
performance of the freezer.
• If the freezer 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.
• To remove a drawer, pull it as far as
possible, and then tilt it upwards, and
then pull it out completely.
• Any dust that gathers on the
condenser, which is located at
the back of the freezer, should be
removed once a year with a vacuum
cleaner.
• ** Check door seals regularly to
ensure they are clean and free from
food particles..
• Never :
• Clean the worktop with unsuitable
material; eg petroleum based
products.
• Subject it to hot temperatures in any
way, Scour, rub etc., with abrasive
material.
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 (6 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.
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.
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.
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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
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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DISCLAIMER / WARNING
Some (simple) failures can be adequately
handled by the end-user without any
safety issue or unsafe use arising,
provided that they are carried out within
the limits and in accordance with the
following instructions (see the “Self-
Repair” section).
Therefore, unless otherwise authorized
in the “Self-Repair” section below,
repairs shall be addressed to registered
professional repairers in order to avoid
safety issues. A registered professional
repairer is a professional repairer that has
been granted access to the instructions
and spare parts list of this product by the
manufacturer according to the methods
described in legislative acts pursuant to
Directive 2009/125/EC.
However, only the service agent (i.e.
authorized professional repairers)
that you can reach through the phone
number given in the user manual/
warranty card or through your
authorized dealer may provide service
under the guarantee terms. Therefore,
please be advised that repairs by
professional repairers (who are not
authorized by Blomberg) shall void the
guarantee.
Self-Repair
Self-repair can be done by the end-user
with regard to the following spare parts:
door handles,door hinges, trays, baskets
and door gaskets (an updated list is also
available in support.blombergappliances.
com as of 1st March 2021).
Moreover, to ensure product safety and to
prevent risk of serious injury, the mentioned
self-repair shall be done following the
instructions in the user manual for self-
repair or which are available in support.
blombergappliances.com. For your safety,
unplug the product before attempting any
self-repair.
Repair and repair attempts by end-users
for parts not included in such list and/
or not following the instructions in the
user manuals for self-repair or which are
available in
support.blombergappliances.com, might
give raise to safety issues not attributable
to Blomberg, and will void the warranty of
the product.
Therefore, it is highly recommended that
end-users refrain from the attempt to carry
out repairs falling outside the mentioned
list of spare parts, contacting in such
cases authorized professional repairers
or registered professional repairers. On
the contrary, such attempts by end-users
may cause safety issues and damage
the product and subsequently cause fire,
flood, electrocution and serious personal
injury to occur.
By way of example, but not limited to,
the following repairs must be addressed
to authorized professional repairers
or registered professional repairers:
compressor, cooling circuit, main
board,inverter board, display board, etc.
The manufacturer/seller cannot be held
liable in any case where end-users do not
comply with the above.
The spare part availability of the refrigerator
that you purchased is 10 years.
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During this period, original spare parts will
be available to operate the refrigerator
properly
The minimum duration of guarantee of
the refrigerator that you purchased is 36
months.
