KGM4881
KGM4881PX
Refrigerator
User Manual
Please read these instructions first before using your appliance
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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.
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is correctly connected and fitted prior to use.
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manual, and store in a safe location close to the appliance for easy future reference.
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between models will be listed.
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Explanation of symbols
Throughout this user manual the following symbols are used:
CImportant information or useful tips.
AWarning against dangerous conditions for life and property.
BWarning against electric voltage.
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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
Changing the illumination lamp .......10
Reversing The Doors .......................11
4 Before operating 13
Final Check .....................................13
5 Using your refrigerator 14
Fridge Compartment Storage Advice 15
Placing the food ..............................15
Defrosting of the appliance ..............15
Defrosting ........................................17
A) Fridge Compartment ...................17
B) Freezer Compartment .................18
Icematic and ice storage container ..18
Using the water dispenser ...............19
Filling the water dispenser's tank .....19
Drip tray ..........................................21
6 Maintenance and cleaning 22
7 Do's and Don'ts 23
Problem Solvıng ..............................24
CONTENTS
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1 Your refrigerator
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.
Congratulations on your choice of a BLOMBERG quality Appliance which
has been designed to give you service for many years.
1. Door Shelves (Small bottles,cans,
tubes)
2. Egg Tray
3. Bottle shelf
4. Adjustable Front Feet
5. Freezing and Storage (store fresh
food to be frozen lower down)
6. Twist & Serve ice cube trays and
ice cube storage tray (Make and store ice
cubes)
7. Crisper bins (for fresh fruit and
vegetables)
8. Crisper cover
9. Adjustable Shelves
10. Bottle rack (White wine)
11. Thermostat knob
12. Fridge compartment
13. Freezer compartment
* May not be available in all models
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2 Warnings
• DO NOT connect your
appliance to the electricity
supply until all packing and
transit protectors have been
removed.
• Leave to stand for at least 4
hours before switching on to
allow compressor oil to settle if
transported horizontally.
• If you are discarding an old
refrigerator with a lock or latch
fitted to the door, disable the
lock/latch, ensure that it is left
in a safe condition to prevent
the entrapment of young
children.
• This appliance must only be
used for its intended purpose
i.e the storing of edible
foodstuff.
• Do not dispose of the
appliance on a fire. At
BLOMBERG, the care and
protection of our environment
is an ongoing commitment.
This appliance which is among
the latest range introduced is
particularly environment friendly.
Your appliance contains non
CFC / HFC natural substances
in the cooling system (Called
R600a) and in the insulation
(Called cyclopentane) which
are potentially flammable if
exposed to fire. Therefore,
take care not to damage, the
cooling circuit / pipes of the
appliance in transportation and
in use. In case of damage do
not expose the appliance to fire
or potential ignition source and
immediately ventilate the room
where the appliance is situated.
• We suggest you contact your
local authority for disposal
information and facilities
available.
• To obtain the best possible
performance and trouble free
operation from your appliance
it is very important to carefully
read these instructions.
• On delivery, check to make
sure that the product is not
damaged and that all the parts
and accessories are in perfect
condition.
• Ensure that the plug remains
readily accessible. Do not use
multiple adapter or extension
cable.
• Failure to observe these
instructions may invalidate your
right to free service during the
guarantee period.
• Keep ventilation openings, in
the appliance enclosure or in
the built-in structure, clear of
obstruction.
• Do not use mechanical devices
or other means to accelerate
the defrosting process, other
than those recommended by
the manufacturer.
• Do not damage the refrigerant
circuit.
• Do not use electrical
appliances inside the food
storage compartments of the
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appliance, unless they are of
the type recommended by the
manufacturer.
• We suggest you keep these
instructions in a safe place for
easy reference.
• This appliance can be used
by children aged from 8 years
and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and
knowledge if they have
been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of
the appliance in a safe way
and understand the hazards
involved.
• Children should be supervised
to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
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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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
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.
Energy Saving Tips
1. Ensure your appliance is
installed in a well ventilated area.
2. Ensure the time between buying
chilled/frozen food and placing them
in your appliance is kept at minimum,
particularly in summer. We recommend
you use a cool bag or a special carrier
bag to carry perishable food.
3. Do not leave the door (s) of your
appliance open longer than necessary
and ensure they are closed properly
after each opening.
4. Defrost frozen food in the fridge,
so that frozen food acts as an ice pack
to assist cooling in fridge.
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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.
6. Empty any water in the drain
tray before moving. See section
‘Defrosting’ and ‘Care & cleaning’ for
further information.
7. Make sure that the defrost water
pipe at the back of the product is fixed
to the plastic evaporating pan on the
top of the compressor, to avoid defrost
water spillage on the floor.
8. The appliance must be
protected against rain, moisture and
other atmospheric influences.
“Important: Care must be taken
while cleaning / carrying the appliance
to avoid touching the bottom of the
condenser metal wires at the back of
theappliance as you might injure your
fingers and hands.
“Important: This appliance is not
designed for stacking with any
otherappliance.When positioning your
appliance, take care not to damage
your flooring, pipes,wall coverings etc.
“Important: Care must be taken
while cleaning / carrying the appliance
to avoid touching the bottom of the
condenser metal wires at the back of
the appliance as you might injure your
fingers and hands.
Do not attempt to sit or stand on top
of your appliance as it is not designed
for such use. You could injure yourself
or damage the appliance.
“Important: Make sure that mains
cable is not caught under the appliance
during and after carrying / moving the
appliance, to avoid the mains cable
becoming cut or damaged.”Do not
allow children to play with the appliance
or tamper with the controls.
Installation Instructions
1. Fitted the two plastic wall
spacers supplied onto the condenser
at the back of the appliance by rotating
1/4 turn.
WARNING:
Do not locate extension
sockets or charging
transformers/power supplies or
Lithium-Iron battery operated
products adjacent to the compressor
as they could overheat.
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2. Locate the appliance on a
smooth surface.
3. To ensure it is standing upright
adjust the two front feet by turning
clockwise or anti-clockwise, until it is
in firm contact with the floor. Correct
6. Fit the front grille supplied
with your appliance as shown in the
diagram.
Plug receptacle
adjustment of feet avoids excessive
vibration and noise.
4. A special receptacle is supplied
to store the mains plug during transit.
The receptacle is fixed at the back
of the cabinet on the side of the
compressor. Gently remove the plug
from the receptacle. Never pull the
mains cord, you may damage the
appliance. In case of transportation,
ensure you locate the plug in the
receptacle provided to avoid transit
damage.
5. The space in the room where
the appliance is installed must not be
smaller than 10 cubic metres.
Changing the illumination
lamp
To change the Bulb/LED used for
illumination of your refrigerator, call your
AuthorisedService.
The lamp(s) used in this appliance
is not suitable for household room
illumination. The intended purpose of
this lamp is to assist the user to place
foodstuffs in the refrigerator/freezer in
a safe and comfortable way.The lamps
used in this appliance have to withstand
extreme physical conditions such as
temperatures below -20 °C.
(only chest and upright freezer)
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Reversing The Doors
1. Switch off the appliance at the
socket outlet and pull out the mains
plug.
2. Remove all loose items and
fittings and food, if any, from inside the
appliance and door racks.
3. Unscrew the bolts and remove
the middle hinge while holding doors.
(1)
4. Remove the fridge door from
the top hinge. (2)
5. Remove the freezer door. (3)
6. Remove the plastic covers on
the front top trim. (4)
7. Unscrew the bolts of the top
hinge and remove top hinge. (5)
8. Reposition plugs on the
opposite side. (6)
9. Remove the kick plate. (7)
10. Carefully tilt the appliance on its
back. (8) (You may need somebody to
help you.)
11. Unscrew and remove the left
hand side front feet. (9)
12. Unscrew and remove the
bottom hinge. (10)
13. Remove the plastic cover and
fit the tap which is in the plastic bag to
the other side. (11)
14. Unscrew and remove the middle
hinge bushing from fridge door. (12)
15. Screw and fix the new middle
hinge bushing which is supplied in
plastic bag to the other side. (13)
16. Reposition the hinge bushing
and the tap on the freezer door. (14)
17. Unscrew and reposition the
bottom hinge bushing. (15)
18. Unscrew bolt of the pin on the
bottom hinge. Fit the pin to the other
hole on the hinge and tighten the bolt
on the new position. (16)
19. Fit the bottom hinge and other
feet, and tighten the screws. (17)
20. Remove the plastic tap to the
opposite side on the front bottom trim.
(18)
21. Fit the front bottom trim to the
bottom hinge and other feet. (19)
22. Rotate the top hinge 180°.
Unscrew the hinge pin and re-tighten it
to the opposite side. (20)
23. Fit the top hinge and tighten the
bolts. (21)
24. Fit the plastic cover on the front
top trim. (22)
25. Locate the freezer door to
the bottom hinge and attach to the
cabinet. (23)
26. Locate the middle hinge on the
freezer door (24) and put the freezer
door between the top and middle
hinge carefully. (25)
27. Fit the middle hinge. Adjust the
doors and tighten the bolts. (26)
28. Fit the door handle to the
opposite side of the door and tighten
the bolts. (27)
29. Carefully stand your appliance
(you may need somebody to help you)
adjust the front feet.
30. Put back all, loose items and
fittings.
31. Wait for at least 4 hours to allow
the system to settle before switching
on.
32. Once the correct storage
temperatures have been reached in
the appliance, put back all the food.
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4 Before operating
Final Check
Before you start using the fridge/
freezer check that:
1. The feet have been adjusted for
perfect levelling.
2. The interior is dry and air can
circulate freely at the rear of the
cabinet.
3. Clean the interior as
recommended under “CLEANING
AND CARE.”
4. Insert the plug into the wall
socket and switch on the electricity
supply.
5. When the door is open the
fridge interior light will come on.
6. You will hear a noise as the
compressor starts up. The liquid and
gases sealed within the refrigeration
system may also give rise to noise,
whether the compressor is running
or not which is quite normal.“Due to
operation of the fan inside the frost
free freezer compartment, overall noise
level is slightly higher in comparison to
non-frost free appliances. This is quite
normal and is not a fault.”
7. Set the setting knob half way
between min and max.
8. Front edges of the cabinet may
feel warm. This is normal. These areas
are designed to be warm to avoid
condensation.
9. “Do not load the appliance
immediately it is switched on. Wait
until the correct storage temperature
has been reached. We recommend
that you check the temperature
with an accurate thermometer (see;
Temperature Control and Adjustment)”
10. When the freezer reaches the
desired temperature the freezer fan will
stop. When the freezer fan is on, the
noise will be louder when the freezer
door is opened.
11. Avoid spillage of food
particularly small items like rice, peas,
beans through the fan guard as they
may cause the cooling system to block
and therefore operate less efficiently.
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5 Using your refrigerator
The operating temperature is regulated
by the temperature control.
Warm Cold
1 2 3 4 5
(Or) Min. Max.
0=System cooling is off.
1=Lowest cooling setting
(Warmest setting).
5=Highest cooling setting (Coldest
setting).
The average temperature inside the
fridge should be around +5°C.
Please choose the setting according
to the desired temperature.
Please note that there will be different
temperatures in the cooling area.
The coldest region is immediately
above the vegetable compartment.
The interior temperature also depends
on ambient temperature, the frequency
with which the door is opened and the
amount of foods kept inside.
Frequently opening the door causes
the interior temperature to rise.
For this reason, it is recommended
to close the door again as soon as
possible after use.
The interior temperature of your
refrigerator changes for the following
reasons;
• Seasonaltemperatures,
• Frequentopeningofthedoorand
leaving the door open for long
periods,
• Foodputintotherefrigerator
without cooling down to the room
temperature,
• Thelocationoftherefrigeratorinthe
room (e.g. exposing to sunlight).
• Youmayadjustthevaryinginterior
temperature due to such reasons by
using the thermostat.
Cooling
Food storage
The fridge compartment is for the
short-term storage of fresh food and
drinks.
Store milk products in the intended
compartment in the cooler/freezer.
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 cooler/freezer.
Allow hot foods and beverages to cool
to room temperature prior to placing
them in the cooler/freezer.
•Attention
Store concentrated alcohol only
standing upright and tightly closed.
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Wrap raw meat and poultry loosely in
polythene bags or aluminium foil. This
prevents drying.
Wrap fish and offal in polythene bags
and place on the lowest shelf.
Dairy: Wrap Cheese firstly in
greaseproof paper and then in
polythene bag excluding as much air
as possible. For best results take out
of the fridge
compartment an hour before eating.
Wrap bread well to keep it fresh.
Fruit & Vegetables: Take off any
unusable leaves on vegetables and
wipe off any soil.
Leave lettuce, cabbage, parsley and
cauliflower on the stem.
Wrap pineapples, melons, cucumbers,
tomatoes and similar produce in
polythene bags as these types of
produce may suffer damage if kept at
very low temperatures.
Wrap food, which has a strong odour,
or can dry out, in polythene bags,
aluminium foil, or place in an airtight
container.
Fridge Compartment Storage
Advice
Fruit & vegetables
Don’t store bananas.Don’t store
melon - it can be chilled for short
periods as long as it is wrapped to
avoid it flavouring other food.
Wrap food affected by
temperatures near 0°C (pineapples,
cucumbers,tomatoes etc.) in polythene
bags.
•Attention
Do not store explosive substances or
containers with flammable propellant
gases (canned cream, spray cans
etc.) in the freezer. There is a danger of
explosion.
Placing the food
Egg tray Egg
Fridge
compartment
shelves
Food in pans,
covered plates
and closed
containers
Fridge
compartment
door shelves
Small and
packaged food
or drinks (such
as milk, fruit juice
and beer)
Crisper
Vegetables and
fruits
Defrosting of the appliance
The appliance defrosts automatically.
Check regularly to see if the drain pipe
is clogged or not and clear it with the
stick in the hole when necessary.
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Meat & poultry
Store raw meat and poultry below
cooked food and dairy products.
Do not allow raw meat to come into
contact with cooked food to avoid
contamination. For safety, only store
raw meat for two to three days.
General
Cooked dishes must be stored in
airtight covered containers.Don’t store
cooked and fresh food together in the
same container.Always allow hot food
and beverages to cool first.Leftover
canned food should not be stored in
the can.
Place chilled cooked food and similar
food near the rear of the fridge where it
is coldest.
Keep food for as short a time as
possible and adhere to ‘best before’
and ‘use by’ dates.
Don’t let defrosting food or food
juices drip onto other food.Do not fill
water tank with any liquid other than
drinking water; beverages such as fruit
juice, carbonated fizzy soda drinks,
alcoholic drinks are not suitable for use
with water dispenser. If such liquids are
used, water dispenser will malfunction
and may be damaged beyond repair.
Guarantee does not cover such
uses. Some chemical ingredients and
additives in such drinks / beverages
may also attack and damage water tank
material. Only use clean pure drinking
water.Capacity of water dispenser tank
is 2.2 litres [3.8 pints], do not overfill.
Push the water dispenser lever with
a rigid cup. If you are using a plastic
disposable cup, then push the lever
with your fingers from behind the cup.
Safety Locking knob is supplied for
your convenience when filling the water
tank and also to avoid small children
tampering with the water dispenser.
Storing pre-frozen food
Take special care not to mix with fresh
food.
The recommendation for
storage as stated on the food packaging
must always be followed.
Pre-packed frozen food should
be stored in accordance with the
food manufacturer’s instructions
for a frozen food storage
compartment.To ensure that the
high quality achieved by the food
manufacturer and retailer is maintained:
1. Wrap packets when you buy
them.
2. Put packets in the freezer as
quickly as possible after purchase.
3. Ensure that contents are
labelled and dated.
4. Do not exceed ‘use by’ and
‘best before’ dates.
Freezing fresh food
Take special care not to mix with
already frozen food.
Always choose high quality fresh food
and be sure it is thoroughly clean.
Prepare fresh food in small portions to
ensure rapid freezing. Do not freeze too
large a quantity at any one time. The
quality is best preserved when the food
is frozen right through to the core as
quickly as possible.
Do not exceed the freezing capacity
which in a 24 hour period is 6 kg (13
lbs).
When freezing the maximum amount,
turn the setting knob to MAX.
When freezing average amounts, the
setting knob can be kept at medium
position. i.e. 2 kg (5lbs)
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When freezing small quantities, up to
1/2 kg (1 lb), the setting knob will not
need adjusting.
Preparation
Wrap food in aluminium foil or freezer
quality polythene bags.Wrap fish and
offal in polythene bags.
Wrap food which has a strong odour
or can dry out, in polythene bags,
aluminium foil, or place in airtight
containers.
Make sure all air is excluded from foil
wrapping or bags.
Freezer compartment storage info/
advice
Do not 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.
The freezer compartment is
rated and suitable for freezing food and
the storage of pre-frozen food.
Don’t freeze filled bottles or sealed
cans containing fizzy (carbonated)
drinks as they may burst.
Check contents of the freezer every
so often.Don’t close the freezer door
unless all drawers/flaps are closed.
Don’t try to keep frozen food which
has thawed, it should be eaten within
24 hours or cooked and re-frozen.
If there is a power failure do not open
the door. Frozen food should not be
affected if the failure lasts for less than
18 hours. If the failure is longer, then
the food should be checked and either
eaten immediately or cooked and
then re-frozen.Placing warm food into
the freezer compartment causes the
compressor to operate continuously
until the food is frozen solid. This can
temporarily lead to excessive cooling of
the refrigeration compartment.
"The wire shelf between the two full
depth plastic drawers can be removed
temporarily if you want to store a turkey.
After you remove the drawers, pull out
the wire shelf as shown in the diagram.
Reverse the sequence of operations
when you re-fit the wire shelf back in to
its position. Make sure you fit it properly
otherwise operation of drawers will be
affected."
Defrosting
A) Fridge Compartment
The fridge compartment defrosts
automatically.
The defrosting water runs to the
drain tube via a collection container
at the back of the appliance (1). (see
diagram) During defrosting water
droplets may form at the back of the
fridge compartment where concealed
evaporator is located. Some droplets
may remain on the liner and refreeze
when defrosting is completed. Do not
use pointed or sharp edged objects
such as knives, forks to remove the
droplets which have frozen.
If at any time the defrost water does
not drain from the collection channel,
check to ensure that no food particles
have blocked the drain tube. The drain
tube can be cleared by pushing the
special plastic plunger provided down
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the drain tube (2). If the frost layer
reaches about 1/4”(7 mm), reduce
the setting (i.e. from 4 to 1) to restart
automatic defrosting.
B) Freezer Compartment
The freezer compartment operation is
frost free and does not need defrosting.
Icematic and ice storage
container
*May not be available in all models
Using the Icematic
Fill the Icematic with water and place
it into its seat. Your ice will be ready
approximately in two hours. Do not
remove the Icematic from its seating to
take ice.
Turn the knobs on the ice reservoirs
clockwise by 90 degrees.
Ice cubes in the reservoirs will fall
down into the ice storage container
below.
You may take out the ice storage
container and serve the ice cubes.
If you wish, you may keep the ice
cubes in the ice storage container.
Ice storage container
Ice storage container is only intended
for accumulating the ice cubes. Do not
put water in it. Otherwise, it will break.
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Using the water dispenser
* May not be available in all models
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It is normal for the first few
glasses of water taken from
the dispenser to be warm.
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If the water dispenser is not
used for a long period of time,
dispose of first few glasses of
water to obtain fresh water.
1. Push in the lever of the water
dispenser with your glass. If you are
using a soft plastic cup, pushing the
lever with your hand will be easier.
2. After filling the cup up to the level
you want, release the lever.
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Please note, how much
water flows from the
dispenser depends on how
far you depress the lever. As
the level of water in your cup
/ glass rises, gently reduce
the amount of pressure on
the lever to avoid overflow. If
you slightly press the arm, the
water will drip; this is quite
normal and not a failure.
Filling the water dispenser's
tank
Water tank filling reservoir is located inside
the door rack.
1. Open the cover of the tank.
2. Fill the tank with fresh drinking water.
3. Close the cover.
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Do not fill the water tank
with any other liquid except
for water such as fruit juices,
carbonated beverages or
alcoholic drinks which are not
suitable to use in the water
dispenser. Water dispenser
will be irreparably damaged
if these kinds of liquids are
used. Warranty does not
cover such usages. Some
chemical substances and
additives contained in these
kinds of drinks/liquids may
damage the water tank.
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Use clean drinking water
only.
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Capacity of the water tank is
3 litres; do not overfill.
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Cleaning the water tank
1. Remove the water filling
reservoir inside the door rack.
2. Remove the door rack by
holding from both sides.
3. Grab the water tank from both
sides and remove it with an angle of
45°C.
4. Remove the cover of the water
tank and clean the tank.
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Components of the water
tank and water dispenser
should not be washed in
dishwasher.
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Drip tray
Water that dripped while using the
water dispenser accumulates in the
spillage tray.
Remove the plastic filter as shown in
the figure.
With a clean and dry cloth, remove the
water that has accumulated.
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6 Maintenance and cleaning
• We recommend that you switch off
the appliance at the socket outlet
and pull out the mains plug before
cleaning.
• Never use any sharp abrasive
instrument, soap, household
cleaner, detergent and wax polish for
cleaning.
• Use luke warm water to clean the
cabinet of the appliance and wipe it
dry.
• Use a damp cloth wrung out in
a solution of one teaspoon of
bicarbonate of soda to one pint of
water to clean the interior and wipe
it dry.
• Make sure that no water enters the
lamp housing.
• If the appliance is not going to be
used for a long period of time switch
it off, remove all food, clean it and
leave the door ajar.
• Any dust that gathers on the
condenser, which is located at the
back of the appliance, should be
removed once a year with a vacuum
cleaner.
• Check door seals regularly to ensure
they are clean and free from food
particles.
• Removal of door tray
• To remove door racks, remove all the
contents and then simply push the
door rack upwards from the base.
• To remove a freezer drawer, pull
it as far as possible, and then tilt
it upwards, and then pull it out
completely.
• To remove the freezer flap door, first
open the door 3” and then gently
pull it off. Make sure that the flap is in
place before closing the freezer door.
• Make sure that the special plastic
container (drain tray) at the back of
the appliance which collects defrost
water is clean at all times. If you want
to remove the tray to clean it follow
the instructions below :
• Switch off at the socket outlet and
pull out the mains plug.
• Push the lug down with the tip of
a screw driver & pull out with a jerk
movement
• Clean the drain tray and wipe it dry.
• Reassemble reversing the sequence
and operations.
• Avoid spillage of food particularly
small items like rice, peas, beans
through the fan guard as they may
cause the cooling system to block
and therefore operate less efficiently.
• ANever use cleaning agents or
water that contain chlorine to clean
the outer surfaces and chromium
coated parts of the product. Chlorine
causes corrosion on such metal
surfaces.
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7 Do's and Don'ts
Do- Clean your appliance regularly
(See “Cleaning and Care”)
Do- Keep raw meat and poultry below
cooked food and dairy products.
Do- Take off any unusable leaves on
vegetables and wipe off any soil.
Do- Leave lettuce, cabbage, parsley
and cauliflower on the stem.
Do- Wrap cheese firstly in greaseproof
paper and then in a polythene bag
excluding as much air as possible.
For best results take out of the fridge
compartment an hour before eating.
Do- Wrap raw meat and poultry
loosely in polythene or aluminium foil.
This prevents drying.
Do- Wrap fish and offal in polythene
bags.
Do- Wrap food which have a strong
odour or can dry out in polythene bags,
aluminium foil or place in an airtight
container.
Do- Wrap bread well to keep it fresh.
Do- Chill white wines, beer, lager and
mineral water before serving.
Do- Check contents of the freezer
every so often.
Do- Keep food for as short a time as
possible and adhere to “Best Before”,
“Use by” etc. dates.
Do- Store commercially frozen food in
accordance with the instructions given
on the packets that you buy.
Do- Always choose high quality fresh
food and be sure it is thoroughly clean
before you freeze it.
Do- Prepare fresh food for freezing in
small portions to ensure rapid freezing.
Do- Wrap all food in aluminium foil
or freezer quality polythene bags and
make sure any air is excluded.
Do- Wrap frozen food when you buy
it and put it in to the freezer as soon as
possible.
Do- Defrost food in the fridge
compartment.
Do- Remove ice cream from the
freezer 10-20 minutes before serving.
Don’t- Store bananas in your fridge
compartment.
Don’t- Store melon in your fridge. It
can be chilled for short periods as long
as it is wrapped to avoid it flavouring
other food.
Don’t- Store poisonous or any
dangerous substances in your
appliance. It has been designed for the
storage of edible foodstuffs only.
Don’t- Consume food which has been
stored for an excessive time in the
fridge.
Don’t- Store cooked and fresh food
together in the same container. They
should be packaged and stored
seperately.
Don’t- Let defrosting food or food
juices drip onto food.
Don’t- Leave the door open for long
periods as this will make the appliance
more costly to run and cause excessive
ice formation.
Don’t- Put hot food into the appliance.
Let it cool down first.
Don’t- Put liquid-filled bottles or sealed
cans containing carbonated liquids into
the freezer as they may burst.
Don’t- Exceed the maximum freezing
loads (6 kg in any 24 hours) when
freezing fresh food.
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Don’t- Give children ice-cream and
water ices direct from the freezer. The
low temperature may cause ‘freezer
burns’ on lips.
Don’t- Freeze fizzy drinks.
Don’t- Try to keep frozen food which
has thawed, it should be eaten within
24 hours or cooked and refrozen.
Don’t- Remove items from the freezer
with wet hands.
Don’t- Close the freezer door before
placing the compartment cover in its
place.
Don’t- Leave frozen food at room
temperature to thaw; the best way to
defrost food is to put it in the fridge
to thaw slowly. Make sure you avoid
defrosting food or food juices drip onto
other food.
Problem Solvıng
If the appliance does not operate
when switched on, check whether:
• The plug is inserted properly in the
socket and that the power supply is
on. (To check the power supply to
the socket, plug in another appliance)
• The fuse has blown/circuit breaker
has tripped/main distribution switch
has been turned off.
• The temperature control has been set
correctly and not to “0” (OFF)
• New plug is wired correctly if you
have changed the fitted moulded
plug.
If the appliance is still not operating
after the above checks, please refer to
the section on “How To Obtain Service”.
Please ensure that above checks have
been made as a charge will be made if
no fault is found.
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BLOMBERG UK AND IRELAND STANDARD MANUFACTURER
GUARANTEE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Your new Blomberg product is guaranteed against faulty materials, defective
components or manufacturing defects.
The standard guarantee starts from the date of original purchase of the
product, and lasts for a period of thirty six (36) months unless Beko plc
(the “Manufacturer”) agrees to extend the guarantee for the product in
writing.
If you have any questions about the guarantee on your product (including how
long it is valid), please contact your retailer or our contact centre on 0333 207
9870 (UK and Northern Ireland) or 01 691 0160 (Republic of Ireland)
This guarantee does not in any way diminish or affect your statutory rights in
connection with the product. This guarantee is in addition to your statutory rights
as a consumer. If you have any questions about these rights, please contact the
retailer from which you purchased the product. In certain circumstances, it is
possible that your statutory rights may offer additional or higher levels of protection
than those offered under the terms of this guarantee.
What is covered by this guarantee?
• Repairs to the product required as a result of faulty materials, defective
components or manufacturing defects.
• Functional replacement parts to repair a product.
• The costs of a Blomberg Approved Engineer to carry out the repair.
What is not covered?
• Transit and delivery damage.
• Cabinet or appearance parts, including but not limited to control knobs, flaps and
handles.
• Accessories and/or consumable items including but not limited to ice trays,
scrapers, cutlery baskets, filters and light bulbs.
• Repairs necessary as a direct or indirect result of:
Accidental damage, misuse or abuse of a product.
An attempted repair of a product by anyone other than a Blomberg
Approved Engineer (the “Engineer”).
Installation or use of a product where such installation or use fails to meet
the requirements contained in this guarantee or the User Instructions Booklet.
• Repairs to a product operated at any time on commercial or non-residential
household premises (unless we have previously agreed to the installation
environment).
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This guarantee is limited to the cost of repairing the product. To the extent
permitted by law, the Manufacturer does not accept and will not be held liable for
any financial loss incurred in connection with the failure of any product to operate
in accordance with the expected standards. Such financial loss includes but is not
limited to loss arising from:
• Time taken off work.
• Damaged food, clothing or other items.
• Meals taken at restaurants or from takeaways.
• General compensation for inconvenience.
Important Notes
1. Your product is designed and built for domestic household use only.
2. The guarantee will automatically be void if the product is installed or is used in
commercial or non-residential domestic household premises, unless we have
previously agreed to the installation environment.
3. The product must be correctly installed, located and operated in accordance with
the instructions contained in the User Instructions Booklet provided with your
product.
4. Professional installation by a qualified Electrical Domestic Appliance Installer is
recommended for all Washing Machines, Dishwashers and Electric Cookers (as
incorrect installation may result in you having to pay for the cost of repairing the
product).
5. Gas Cookers must be professionally installed by a Gas Safe (or Gas Networks
Ireland for Republic of Ireland) registered gas installer.
6. This guarantee is given in respect of products purchased and used within the
United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.
7. This guarantee is effective from the initial date of purchase of a new product from
an authorised retailer and will be void if the product is resold.
8. This guarantee does not apply to graded sales (where the product is purchased
as a “second”).
9. Possession of a copy of these terms and conditions does not necessarily mean
that a product has the benefit of this guarantee. If you have any questions, please
call our Call Centre on the number set out above.
10. The Manufacturer reserves the right to terminate the guarantee if its staff or
representatives are subjected to physical or verbal abuse in the course of carrying
out their duties.
11. Optional extras, where available (i.e. extendable feet) are supplied on a chargeable
basis only.
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Does Blomberg offer replacements?
This is a repair-only guarantee. On occasion, the Manufacturer may at its sole
discretion, replace your product with a new product instead of carrying out a
repair. Where a replacement is offered, this would normally be an identical model
but when this is not possible, a model of similar specification will be provided.
The Manufacturer will cover the costs and arrange for the delivery of the new
product and for the return of the old product. Any costs related to disconnecting
the faulty product and installing the replacement product will not be borne by the
Manufacturer unless previously agreed to in writing. The original guarantee will
continue to apply to the replacement product; the new product will not come with
a new guarantee.
When will the repair take place?
Our Engineers work Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm. Appointments outside
these hours may be possible at the sole discretion of the Manufacturer but cannot
be guaranteed. Whilst our Engineers will endeavour to minimize inconvenience
and to meet requests for specific timed appointments, this cannot be guaranteed.
We will not be liable for delays or if it is unable to carry out a repair because a
convenient appointment cannot be arranged.
Will there be any charge for the repairs?
It is your responsibility to provide evidence to the Engineer that your product is
covered by this guarantee with a proof of purchase. The Manufacturer reserves
the right to charge for the reasonable cost of any service call if:
• You cannot provide evidence that your product is covered by this guarantee.
• Where a service call has been made and the engineer finds that there is no fault
with your product.
• That your product has not been installed or operated in accordance with the User
Instructions Booklet.
• That the fault was caused by something other than faulty materials, defective
components or manufacturing defects.
• For missed appointments.
Payment of these costs are due immediately upon the Engineer providing you
with an invoice. The Manufacturer reserves the right to terminate the guarantee if
you fail to pay the costs for the service call in a timely manner.
If you are a resident of the United Kingdom, this guarantee will be governed by
English law and subject to the English Courts, save where you live in another part
of the United Kingdom, in which case the law and courts of that location will apply.
If you are resident in the Republic of Ireland, this guarantee will be governed by
Irish law and the Irish courts will have jurisdiction.
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This guarantee is provided by Beko plc. Beko House, 1 Greenhill Crescent,
Watford, Hertfordshire. WD18 8QU.
Beko plc is registered in England and Wales with company registration number
02415578.
BLOMBERG UK AND IRELAND OPTIMA INVERTER MOTOR GUARANTEE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
This 10 year guarantee relates to Blomberg products that feature the
Optima Inverter Motor.
The Optima Motor guarantee terms and conditions are in addition to our Standard
guarantee terms and conditions detailed in the previous section.
In order to activate the 10 year guarantee you MUST register the
appliance within 90 days of the original purchase date. You can register
by first visiting blomberguk.com/register and by following the online
instructions.
All Blomberg appliances come with a 3 year parts and labour guarantee as
standard. When you register your appliance for the Optima Inverter Motor 10 year
guarantee, you are also registering your appliance for the standard 3 year parts
and labour guarantee.
Blomberg built-in or integrated products purchased from Euronics agents come
with a 3 year parts and labour guarantee which is extended to 5 years, free of
charge, upon registration of the appliance. When you register your appliance for
this additional 2 years, you will automatically activate the Optima Inverter Motor 10
year guarantee. You do not need to register twice. To make a claim against your
Blomberg Optima Inverter Motor Guarantee (the “Guarantee”), all customer and
product details must be registered with Beko plc using the procedure outlined
below.
1. This extra 7 years or 5 years (for built-in appliances from Euronics agents)
Guarantee is only effective after the expiration of the standard manufacturer’s
guarantee.
2. It is only valid for the Optima Inverter motors of selected washing
machines, washer-dryers, tumble dryers and dishwashers. It does not cover
any labour charge or any other components of the product. In addition, it is only
valid for one replacement of the Optima motor during the extra 9-year (for free
standing appliances) or 8 year (for built-in appliances) guarantee period.
3. To activate your guarantee, you MUST register your appliance within 90
days of the original purchase date, by visiting blomberguk.com/register.
4. Customers will receive a unique reference code as proof of guarantee
validation by email or post, which must be quoted at the time of a claim being
made.
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5. Any repair/replacement of the Optima Inverter motor must only be carried
out by an authorised Blomberg Service Agent (the “Service Agent”).
6. Labour for the repair/replacement of the Optima Inverter motor is not
included in this guarantee and is chargeable directly by the Service Agent
7. Any additional components fitted to the product at any time will not be
covered by this guarantee and will be chargeable directly by the Service Agent.
8. The guarantee is not transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash.
9. There are no alternative or additional offers to this Guarantee.
10. The guarantee is exclusive of the manufacturer’s standard guarantee
11. The Terms and Conditions shown above are in addition to the standard
terms and conditions of your product guarantee. Please read and refer to such
Terms and Conditions when making any claim.
12. We may use the information you provide for marketing purposes and
to analyse your purchasing preferences. We may keep your information for a
reasonable period for these purposes in accordance with the applicable Data
Protection Laws and General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). You can opt
into this service during the registration process. Further details are available at
http://www.blomberguk.com/cookie-and-privacy.
13. These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of England and
Wales; manufacturer: Beko plc, Beko House, 1 Greenhill Crescent, Watford
WD18 8QU. Company Registration Number: 02415578.
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE FOR YOUR APPLIANCE
Please keep your purchase receipt or other proof of purchase details in a safe
place; you will need to have this documentation available should the product
require attention under guarantee.
Please take a few moments to complete the details below, as you will need this
information when you call us, or to use our online services. When you call us you
may be required to input your serial number into your telephone keypad. For help
please visit Blomberguk.com/support/model-finder
• The product model number is printed on the Operating Instruction Booklet / User
guide
• The product model and serial number is printed on the Rating Label affixed to the
appliance.
• The Retailer (Purchased from) and Date of purchase will be printed on your
purchase receipt or other proof of purchase paperwork
Recording of these details alone will not count as proof of purchase. A valid proof
of purchase is required for requesting service under guarantee.
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Model number Serial number Purchased from Date of purchase
For service under guarantee or for product advice please call our Contact
centre
Before requesting service please check the troubleshooting guide in the Operating
Instructions booklet, as a charge may be levied where no fault is found, and even
though your product may still be under guarantee.
After arranging service the area around the product must be easily accessible to
the Engineer, without the need for cabinets or furniture to be removed or moved.
It is your responsibility to ensure our Engineers have a clean and safe environment
to carry out any repairs.
Please have your Model number and Serial number available when you call us,
as you may be required to input your serial number into your telephone keypad
during your call.
UK Mainland & Northern Ireland:
0333 207 9870
Landline or mobile calls to 0333 numbers cost no more than calls to geographic numbers 01 or 02,
and are charged at the basic rate. Calls from landlines and mobiles are included in free call packages
but please check with your telephone service provider for exact call charges.
Republic of Ireland:
01 691 0160
Service once the manufacturers guarantee has expired
If you have purchased an extended guarantee please refer to the instructions contained within the
extended guarantee agreement document, otherwise please call us using the appropriate number
above, where service can be obtained at a charge.
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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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