Full-integrated
Frost Free Combi Fridge Freezer
Operating instructions
KNM4553Ei
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Please read these instructions first before using your
appliance
Thank you for choosing a Blomberg appliance.
Please take some time to read this user manual before using your appliance,
to ensure you know how to safely operate the controls and functions.
Carefully follow all unpacking and installation instructions to ensure the
appliance is correctly connected and fitted prior to use.
Please write your product model and serial number on the last page of this
user manual, and store in a safe location close to the appliance for easy
future reference.
This user manual may also be applicable for several other models.
Differences between models will be listed.
If you have any questions or concerns, please call our contact centre or find
help and information online at www.blomberguk.com.
Explanation of symbols used throughout this User Manual
- The terminal in the plug is marked with the symbol.
- The freezer compartment is marked with the symbol.
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WARNING!
In order to ensure a normal operation of your refrigerating appliance, which uses
a completely environmentally friendly refrigerant the R600a (flammable only
under certain conditions) you must observe the following rules:
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Do not hinder the free circulation of the air around the appliance.
Do not use mechanical devices in order to accelerate the defrosting,
others than the ones recommended by the manufacturer.
Do not destroy the refrigerating circuit.
Do not use electric appliances inside the food keeping compartment, other
than those that might have been recommended by the manufacturer.
- Important information or useful usage tips.
- Warning against dangerous conditions for life and property.
- Warning against electric voltage.
- Symbol for waste electrical and electronic equipment.
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1 Your refrigerator 3
2 Warnings 4
Electrical Requirements .....................5
Warning! This Appliance Must Be
Earthed .............................................5
Energy Saving Tips ............................6
Compliance with WEEE Directive and
Disposing of the Waste Product: .......6
Compliance with RoHS Directive: ......6
Package information ..........................6
3 Installation 7
Points to be considered when re-
transporting your refrigerator .............7
Before operating your refrigerator ......7
Disposing of the packaging ...............7
Disposing of your old refrigerator .......8
Placing and Installation ......................8
Installation Instructions ......................8
4 Before operating 11
Final Check .....................................11
5 Using your refrigerator 12
Control Panel ..................................12
Storing Frozen Food ........................13
Freezing Fresh Food ........................13
Making Ice Cubes ............................13
Defrosting ........................................14
6 Maintenance and cleaning 15
7 Do’s and Don’ts 16
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Guarantee details
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Replacing the interior light bulb
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Problem solving................................17
CONTENTS
Electric connection
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Reversing the doors.............
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Transportation instructions.................6
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How to obtain service
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1 Your refrigerator
1. Control panel
2. Interior light
3. Adjustable shelves
4. Wine rack
5. Defrost water collection channel
6. Crisper cover
7. Crisper
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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.
8. Ice bank
9. Freezer compartment drawers
10. Adjustable door shelves
11. Eggs holder
12. Bottle shelf
13. Freezer fan
14. Fresh food fan
Congratulations on your choice of a Blomberg
quality Appliance which has
been designed to give you service for many years.
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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 fridge/freezer must only be used
for its intended purpose i.e. the
storing and freezing 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.
• See Installation Instructions on page
8 for information on suitable location.
• To o
btain the best possible
performance and trouble free
operation f
rom your appliance it is
very important to carefully read
these instructions.
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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
acce
ssible. Do not use mu
ltiple
adapter or extension cable.
• Failure to observe these
instructions may invalidate your right
to free service during the guarantee
period.
• Kee
p ventilation openings, in the
appliance enclosure or in the built-in
structure, clear
of obstruction.
• Do not use mechanical de
vices
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 is not intended for
use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
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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 th
e 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
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BLUE
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BLACK
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BROWN
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RED
22 mm.
6 mm.
6 mm.
6 mm.
32 mm.
12 mm.
FUSE
CORD GRIP
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
fridge 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.
WARNING: When positioning the
appliance ensure the supply cord is not
trapped or damaged.
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.
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.
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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 frozen
food.
3. Do not leave the door (s) of your
appliance open longer than
necessary and ensure they are
closed properly after each opening.
4. Defrost
frozen food in the fridge, so
that frozen food acts as an ice pack
to assist cooling in fridge.
Compliance with WEEE
Directive and Disposing of
the Waste Product:
This product complies with
EU WEEE Directive
(2012/19/EU). This product
bears a classification symbol
for waste electrical and
electronic equipment
(WEEE).
This product has
been manufactured with
high quality parts and
materials which can be reused and are
suitable for recycling. Do not dispose
of the waste product with normal
domestic and other wastes at the end
of its service life. Take it to the
collection center for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment.
Please consult your local authorities to
learn about these collection centers.
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.
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
front of 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 occurring 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 "Maintenance and
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.
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B Please remember that the
manufacturer shall not be held liable if
the information given in the instruction
manual is not observed.
Points to be considered
when re-transporting your
refrigerator
Please do not forget…
Every recycled material is an
indispensable source for the nature
and for our national resources.
If you wish to contribute to recycling
the packaging materials, you can get
further information
from
the
environmental bodies or local
authorities.
Before operating your
refrigerator
Before starting to use your
refrigerator check the following:
4. You will hear a noise as the
compressor starts up. The liquid and
gases sealed within the refrigeration
system may also give rise to noise,
even
if the compressor is not running
and this
is quite normal.
5. Front edges of the
refrigerator may
feel warm. This is normal. These
areas are designed to be warm to
avoid condensation.
Electric connection
Connect your product to a grounded
socket which is being protected by a
fuse with the appropriate capacity.
Important:
• The connection must be in
compliance with national regulations.
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The power cable plug must be easily
accessible after installation.
• The specified voltage must be equal
to your mains voltage.
• Extension cables and multi way plugs
must not be used for connection.
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er cable must be
replac
ed by a qualified e
lectric
ian.
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roduct must not be operated before
it is repaired! There is danger of
electric shock!
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.
1. Your refrigerator must be
emptied and cleane
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transportation.
2. Shelves, accessories, crisper and
etc. in your refrigerator must be
fastened securely by adhesive tape
against any jolt before repackaging.
3. Packaging must be adequate,
and the ru les of transportation
printed on the package must
be followed.
1. Is the interior of the refrigerator dry
and can the air circulate freely in the
rear of it?
2.
Clean the interior of the refrigerator
as recommended in the
"Maintenance and cleaning”
section.
3. Plug the refrigerator into the wall
outlet. When the fridge door is
open, the fridge compartment
interior light will come on.
Disposing of the packaging
The packing materials may be dangerous
for children. Keep the packing materials
out of
the reach of childre n or dispose of
them by classifying them in accordance
with the waste instructions. Do not
dispose of them along with the normal
household waste.
The packing of your refrigerator is
produced from recyclable materials.
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Disposing of your old
refrigerator
Dispose of your old refrigerator
without giving any harm to the
environment.
• You may consult your
authorised
dealer or waste collection center of
your municipality about the disposal
of your refrigerator.
4. Place your refrigerator on an even
floor s
urface to prevent jolts.
5. Do not keep your refrigerator in
ambient temperatures under 10°C.
Before disposing of your refrigerator,
cut off the electric plug and, if there
are any locks on the door, make them
inoperable in order to protect children
against any danger.
Placing and Installation
installed is not wide enough for the
refrigerator to
pass through, then
carefully remove the doors of your
refrigerator and pass it sideways
through the door.
Install your refrigerator to a place that
allows ease of use.
Keep your refrigerator away from
heat sources, humid places and
direct sunlight.
There must be appropriate air
ventilation around your refrigerator
in order to achieve an efficient
operation. If the refrigera
tor is to be
placed in a recess in the wall, there
must be at least 5 cm distance with
the ceiling and at least 5 cm with the
wall. If the floor is covered with
a carpet, your product must be
elevated 2.5 cm from the floor.
1. The space in the room where the
appliance is installed must not be
smaller than 10 cubic metres.
2. See Installation-Diagram for detailed
Installation Instructions.
3. This appliance has been designed to
operate in ambient temperatures up
to 38 degrees C (100 degrees F) and
is equipped with Freezer Guard
technology which ensures that even
if the ambient temperature falls to
-15°C, frozen food in the freezer
does not thaw thanks to this. So, you
may then install your appliance in a
garage or an unheated room without
having to worry about frozen food in
the freezer being spoilt.
IMPORTANT: Care must be taken
while cleaning / carrying the appliance
to avoid touching the bottom of the
condenser metal wires at the back of
the appliance as you might injure your
fingers and hands.
Do not attempt to sit or stand on top of
your appliance as it is not designed for
such use. You could injure yourself or
damage the appliance.
IMPORTANT: Make sure that
mains cable is not caught under the
appliance during and after carrying
/ moving the appliance, to avoid
the mains cable becoming cut or
damaged.
Do not allow children to play with the
appliance or tamper with the controls.
Blomberg declines to accept any
liability should the instructions not be
followed.
Installation Instructions
A If the entrance door of
the room
where the refrigerator will be
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Replacing the interior light
bulb
To change the Bulb/LED used for
illumination of your refrigerator, call your
Authorised Service. 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.
Reversing the doors
Top d
oor
1. Unsc
rew top hinge (1)
.
2. Ca
refully remove the top doo
r
(2).
3. Unsc
rew lower hinge (3
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4.
Remove plastic plugs (7 & 8).
5. Refit top hinge
(1) as lower hinge (16)
on the left hand side.
6. Replace top door (17).
7. Refit lower hinge (3) as top hinge (18)
on the left hand side.
Lower door
1. Unscrew top hinge (4).
2. Carefully remove the lower doo
r (5).
3. Unscrew lower hinge (6).
4. Remove plastic plugs (9 & 10).
5. Refit hinge (4) as lower hinge (11) on the
left hand side.
6. Replace lower door (12).
7. Refit lower hinge (6) as top hinge (13) on
the left hand side.
Refit plastic plugs (7, 8, 9 & 10) into the
screw holes on the right hand side (14,
15, 19 & 20).
However at low ambient temperatures
mentioned above, fridge contents are
likely to freeze, so check and consume
food in the fridge accordingly. When
the ambient temperature returns to
normal, you may change the knob
setting to suit your
needs. If the
ambient temperature is below 0°C,
the food in the fridge compartment will
freeze. So, we recommend you don’t
use the fridge compartment in such
low ambient conditions. You can
continue using the freezer
compartment as usual.
4. Do not place the appliance near
cookers, radiators or in direct sunlight
as this will cause your appliance to
work harder. If installed next to a
source of heat or freezer, maintain the
following minimum side clearances:
From Cookers 50 mm (2”)
From Radiators 300 mm (12”)
From Freezers 25 mm (1”)
5. Refer to "Maintenance and cleaning"
section to prepare your appliance for
use.
6. 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 (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.
Proceed in numerical order.
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4 Before operating
Final Check
Before you start using the fridge/
freezer check that:
1. The interior is dry and air can
circulate freely at the rear of the
cabinet.
2. Clean the interior as recommended
under "Maintenance and cleaning".
3. Insert the
plug into the wall socket
and switch on the electricity supply.
• When the door is open the fridge
interior light will come on.
4. 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.
5. Front edges of the cabinet may feel
warm. This is normal. These areas
are designed to be warm to avoid
condensation.
6. 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: Using your
refrigerator).
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Control Panel
5 Using your refrigerator
1- On/Off function
Press the On/Off button for 3
seconds to turn off or turn on the
fridge.
2- Fridge Set Function
This function allows you to make the
fridge compartment temperature
setting.
Press this button to set the
temperature of the fridge
compartment
to - (warmest),
--, ---, ----, ----- (coldest) respectively.
3- Fridge Compartment
Temperature Setting Indicator
Indicates the temperature set for the
Fridge Compartment. Settings are -
(warmest), --, ---, ----,
----- (coldest).
4- High Temperature Error /
Warning Indicator
This light comes on during high
temperature failures and error
warnings.
5- Quick Fridge Indicator
This icon lits when the Quick Fridge
function is active.
6- Quick Fridge Function
When you press Quick Fridge button,
the temperature of the compartment
will be colder than the adjusted values.
This function can be used for food
placed in the fridge compartment and
required to be cooled down rapidly.
If you want to cool large amounts of
fresh food, it is recommended to active
this feature before putting the food
into the fridge. Quick Fridge indicator
will remain lit when the Quick Fridge
function is enabled. To cancel this
function press Quick Fridge button
again. Quick Fridge indicator will turn
off and return to its normal settings.
If you do not cancel it, Quick Fridge
will cancel itself automatically after 8
hours or when the fridge compartment
reaches to the required temperature.
This function is not recalled when
power restores after a power failure.
7- Alarm Off
When the fridge door is opened for 2
minutes or when there is a sensor
failure, a sound alarm turns on. Alarm
can be turned off by pressing "Alarm
Off" button.
Sensor failure alarm will not sound till
power failure. If you close the door and
then open again "Door open alarm" will
be activated again after 2 minutes later.
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Storing Frozen Food
Prepacked commercially frozen food
should be stored in accordance with
the frozen food manufacturer’s
instructions for a frozen food
storage compartment.
To ensure that the high quality
achieved by the frozen food
manufacturer and the food retailer is
maintained, the following should be
remembered:
1. Put packets in the freezer as quickly
as possible after purchase.
2. Ensure that contents are labelled
and dated.
3. Do not exceed “Use By”, “Best
Before” dates on the packaging.
If there is a power failure do not open
the door. Frozen food should not be
affected if the failure lasts for less than
13 hrs. If the failure is longer, then the
food should be checked and either
eaten immediately or cooked and then
re-frozen.
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 3.5 kg
(7.7 lb.).
Placing warm food into the freezer
compartment causes the refrigeration
compressor to operate continuously
until the food is frozen solid. This can
temporarily lead to excessive cooling
of the refrigeration compartment.
You may place fresh food to be frozen
in any part of the freezer.
Take special care not to mix already
frozen food and fresh food.
Making Ice Cubes
Fill the ice - cube tray 3/4 full with
water and place it in the Ice Bank.
Loosen frozen trays with the handle of
a spoon, never use sharp edged
objects such as knives, forks. Store
ice-cubes in the Ice Bank.
Note: If freshly made ice cubes are
not consumed for several weeks and
stored in Ice Bank, they will slowly
reduce in size and eventually
disappear completely.
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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
the drain tube (2). If the frost layer
reaches about 1/4”(7 mm), reduce the
temperature setting to restart automatic
defrosting.
B)
Freezer Compartment
The freezer compartment 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 (e.g.
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.
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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 lukewarm 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 rack
.
• 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.
• 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.
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7 Do’s and Don’ts
Do- Clean your appliance regularly
(see “Maintenance and cleaning”).
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 separately.
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.
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Don’t- Exceed the maximum freezing
loads (3.5 kg in any 24 hours)
when freezing fresh food.
Don’t- Give children ice-cream and
water ices direct from the freezer.
The low temperature may cause
‘freezer burns’ on lips.
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 solving
If the appliance does not operate
when switched on, check whether:
• Theplugisinsertedproperlyinthe
socket and that the power supply
is on. (To check the power supply
to the socket, plug in another
appliance).
• Thefusehasblown/circuitbreaker
has tripped/main distribution switch
has
been turned off.
• Thetemperaturehasbeenset
correctly.
•
Newplugis wiredcorrectlyifyouhave
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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Guarantee details
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 an
d Northern Ireland) or 01 691 0160 (Republic of Ireland).
This guarantee does not in any w
ay 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 ri
ghts, 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).
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
1 Greenhill Crescent, Watford, Hert, WD18 8QU
Tel: 0845 6048340 Fax: 0845 6004922
email: [email protected] www.blomberguk.com
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