Frost Free Combi
Fridge Freezer
KGM 9680
KGM 9680 P
KGM 9680 PX
Operating instructions
CONTENTS
1 Your refrigerator
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4 Before operating
Final Check .....................................16
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2 Warnings
5 Using your refrigerator 17
TEMPERATURE CONTROL AND
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS.........6
WARNING! THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
EARTHED..........................................6
ENERGY SAVING TIPS......................7
ADJUSTMENT.................................17
SUGGESTED ARRANGEMENT OF
FOOD IN THE FRIDGE/FREEZER....18
STORING FROZEN FOOD...............19
FREEZING FRESH FOOD................19
Icematic and ice storage container ..20
MAKING ICE CUBES.......................20
DEFROSTING..................................21
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Points to be considered when re-
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transporting your refrigerator .............8
Before operating your refrigerator ......8
Electric connection ............................8
Disposing of the packaging ...............9
Disposing of your old refrigerator .......9
Placing and Installation ......................9
TRANSPORTATION INSTRUCTIONS10
REPLACING THE INTERIOR LIGHT
BULB .............................................12
REVERSING THE DOORS...............13
Reversing the doors ........................15
6 Maintenance and
cleaning
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7 Do’s and Don’ts
8 How To Obtain Service 25
9 Guarantee Details
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1 Your refrigerator
Congratulations on your choice of a BLOMBERG quality Appliance which has
been designed to give you service for many years.
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1. Thermostat knob
2. Interior Light
9. Deep-freeze compartment
10. Adjustable front feet
11. Fridge compartment door shelves
12. Dairy compartment
13. Egg holders
3. Adjustable body shelves
4. Defrost water collection
channel - Drain tube
5. Crisper cover
6. Crisper
14. Bottle shelter wire
15. Wine rack
7. Icebank
8. Icebank tray
16. Fridge compartment
17. Freezer compartment
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.
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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.
• 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.
• If you are discarding an old
• Ensure that the plug remains readily
accessible. Do not use multiple
adapter bar or extension cable.
• Failure to observe these instructions
may invalidate your right to free service
during the guarantee period.
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.
• Keep ventilation openings, in the
appliance enclosure or in the built-in
structure, clear of obstruction.
• Do not use mechanical devices
or other means to accelerate the
defrosting process, other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• Do not use electrical appliances
inside the food storage compartments
of the appliance, unless they are
of the type recommended by the
manufacturer.
• 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
• We suggest you contact your local
authority for disposal information and
facilities available.
• See Installation Instructions on on
page 9 for information on suitable
location.
with the appliance.
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the pin face of the plug. Fuse covers
are available from any good electrical
store.
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 yourelectricity supply.
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).
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.
1. Connect the green-yellow or green
(Earth) wire to the terminal in the plug
marked ‘E’ or with the symbol
or
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.
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.
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.
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
6mm.
GREEN &
YELLOW
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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
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BROWN
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RED
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22mm.
BLUE
OR
BLACK
CORD GRIP
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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 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
compartment, so that frozen food acts
as an ice pack to assist cooling in the
fridge.
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3 Installation
BPlease remember that the
manufacturer shall not be held liable if
the information given in the instruction
manual is not observed.
3.Clean the interior of the refrigerator as
recommended in the “Maintenance
and cleaning” section.
Points to be considered
when re-transporting your
refrigerator
1.Your refrigerator must be emptied and
cleaned prior to any transportation.
2.Shelves, accessories, crisper and etc.
in your refrigerator must be fastened
securely by adhesive tape against any
jolt before repackaging.
4.Plug the refrigerator into the wall outlet.
When the fridge door is open, the
fridge compartment interior light will
come on.
5.You will hear a noise as the
compressor starts up. The liquid and
gases sealed within the refrigeration
system may also give rise to noise,
even if the compressor is not running
and this is quite normal.
3.Packaging must be adequate and the
rules of transportation printed on the
package must be followed.
6.Front edges of the refrigerator may feel
warm. This is normal. These areas
are designed to be warm to avoid
condensation
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.
Electric connection
Connect your product to a grounded
socket which is being protected by a
fuse with the appropriate capacity.
Important:
• The connection must be in compliance
with national regulations.
• The power cable plug must be easily
accessible after installation.
• The specified voltage must be equal to
your mains voltage.
• Extension cables and multiway plugs
must not be used for connection.
Before operating your
refrigerator
Before starting to use your refrigerator
check the following:
1.Is the interior of the refrigerator dry and
can the air circulate freely in the rear
of it?
BA damaged power cable must be
2.Please install the 2 plastic wedges
as illustrated in the figure. Plastic
wedges will provide the required
distance between your refrigerator
and the wall in order to allow the air
circulation. (The illustrated figure is
only an example and does not match
exactly with your product.)
replaced by a qualified electrician.
BProduct must not be operated before
it is repaired! There is danger of
electric shock!
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Disposing of the packaging
The packing materials may be
dangerous for children. Keep the
packing materials out of the reach
of children or dispose of them by
classifying them in accordance
with the waste instructions. Do not
dispose of them along with the normal
household waste.
Placing and Installation
1. Install your refrigerator to a place that
allows ease of use.
2. Keep your refrigerator away from heat
sources, humid places and direct
sunlight.
3. There must be appropriate air
ventilation around your refrigerator
in order to achieve an efficient
operation. If the refrigerator 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.
4. Place your refrigerator on an even floor
surface to prevent jolts.
The packing of your refrigerator is
produced from recyclable materials.
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.
Before disposing of your refrigerator, cut
out the electric plug and, if there are
any locks on the door, make them
inoperable in order to protect children
against any danger.
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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.
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.
BLOMBERG declines to accept any
liability should the instructions not be
followed.
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.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. The space in the room where the
appliance is installed must not be
smaller than 10 cubic metres.
avoids excessive vibration and noise.
5. Refer to cleaning and care section
to prepare your appliance for use.
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.
2. This appliance is equipped with
'Freezer Guard' which ensures that
at the advised setting [4 - four on the
knob] the frozen food in the freezer
will not defrost even if the ambient
temperature falls as low as -15 °C. 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. 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.
3. Make sure that sufficient room is
provided around the appliance to
ensure free air circulation. Fit the two
plastic wall spacers supplied with the
appliance to the condenser on the
back of the appliance by rotating 1/4
turn.
(See Diagram).
4. The fridge/freezer should be located
on a smooth surface. The two front
feet can be adjusted as required. To
ensure that your appliance is standing
upright adjust the two front feet by
turning clockwise or anti-clockwise,
until the product is in firm contact with
the floor. Correct adjustment of feet
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4. If the light still fails to work, switch
off at the socket outlet and pull out
the mains plug. Replace the bulb with
a new 15 watt (max) screw cap (SES)
bulb.
5. Carefully dispose of the burnt-out
light bulb immediately. Replacement
light bulb can easily be obtained from
a good local electrical or DIY store.
REPLACING THE INTERIOR
LIGHT BULB
Should the light fail to work, proceed
as follows.
1. Switch off at the socket outlet and
pull out the mains plug.
• You may find it useful to remove
shelves for easy access.
2. Use a flat tipped screwdriver to
remove the light diffuser cover by
inserting the blade in each of the two
recesses to prise off each side.
3. First check that the bulb hasn’t
worked loose by ensuring it is screwed
securely in the holder. Replace the
plug and switch on. If the bulb works,
replace the light cover by inserting the
rear lug and pushing up to locate the
front two lugs.
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1. Switch off the appliance at the
socket outlet and pull out the mains
plug.
2 .Remove all food, loose items and
fittings from the appliance and door
shelves.
3. Unscrew the bolts and remove the
middle hinge while holding doors. (1)
4. Remove the freezer door from the
top hinge. (2)
5. Remove the fridge 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)
REVERSING THE DOORS
We recommend that you reverse doors
before switching on for the first time.
Tools required: Small and medium size
flat and cross-headed screwdrivers, a
pair of pliers.
Spare Parts supplied in the plastic
bag: The following parts, which are
exclusively for left hand side fitted
hinge operation are supplied in a
plastic bag with the appliance:
- Upper door top trim hinge covers –
there are 2 different parts, one for each
side of top trim.
- Upper door middle hinge bushing/
door stopper assembly.
(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. (10-11)
13. Unscrew and remove the middle
hinge bushing and metal bracket from
fridge door. (12)
14. Use the metal hinge bushing that is
unscrewed. (13)
We suggest you keep all the parts
supplied in the plastic bag and also
parts, which have been removed when
reversing doors, in a safe place for
possible future, re-use.
IMPORTANT: We suggest you ask
somebody to help you when moving
the appliance around and to hold
doors when removing / re-fitting
hinges and doors to avoid any injury
and damage to the product.
15. Screw and fix the new middle
hinge metal bracket which is supplied
in Instruction Booklet bag to the other
side.(14)
Please refer to diagrams supplied. To
follow numbers in brackets below,
refer to the main diagram.
16. Reposition the hinge bushing and
the tap on the fridge door. (15)
17. Unscrew and reposition the
bottom hinge bushing. (16)
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. (17)
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19. Fit the bottom hinge and other
feet, and tighten the screws. (18)
20. Remove the plastic tap to the
opposite side on the front bottom trim.
(19)
21. Fit the front bottom trim to the
bottom hinge and other feet. (20)
22. Rotate the top hinge 180°.
Unscrew the hinge pin and re-tighten it
to the opposite side. (21)
23. Fit the top hinge and tighten the
bolts. (22)
24. Fit the plastic cover on the front
top trim. (23).
25. Locate the fridge door to the
bottom hinge and attach to the
cabinet. (24)
26. Locate the middle hinge on the
fridge door (25) and put the freezer
door between the top and middle
hinge carefully. (26)
27. Fit the middle hinge. Adjust the
doors and tighten the bolts. (27)
28. Fit the door handle to the opposite
side of the door and tighten the bolts.
(28)
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.
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Reversing the doors
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4 Before operating
Final Check
8. “Do not load the appliance
Before you start using the fridge/
freezer check that:
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)”
9. 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.
10. 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.
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.
• When the door is open the fridge
interior light will come on.
5. You will hear a noise as the
compressor starts up. The liquid and
gases sealed within the refrigeration
system may also give rise to noise,
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.”
6. Set the setting knob half way
between min and max.
7. Front edges of the cabinet may feel
warm. This is normal. These areas
are designed to be warm to avoid
condensation.
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5 Using your refrigerator
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
AND ADJUSTMENT
We recommend that you check
the temperature with an accurate
thermometer to ensure that the
storage compartments are kept to the
desired temperature.
Remember you must take your reading
very quickly since the thermometer
temperature will rise very rapidly after
you remove it from the freezer.
Please remember each time the door
is opened cold air escapes and the
internal temperature rises. Therefore
never leave the door open and ensure
it is closed immediately after food is
put in or removed.
Operating temperatures are controlled
by the setting knob (see diagram)
located on the ceiling of fridge
compartment. Settings may be made
from min, 1 ... 6, max, max being the
coldest position.
If the ambient (room or garage)
temperature is between 0 °C and
-15 °C, we recommend you adjust
the knob to setting 4 to reach -18 C
in the freezer compartment. Lower
temperatures may be obtained by
adjusting setting knob towards max
position.
When the appliance is switched on
for the first time, the setting knob
should be adjusted so that after 24
hours, the average fridge temperature
is no higher than +5°C (+41°F). We
recommend you set the knob half
way between the min and max setting
and monitor to obtain the desired
temperature i. e. towards max you will
obtain a colder fridge temperature and
vice versa. Some sections of the fridge
may be cooler or warmer ( such as the
salad crisper and the top part of the
cabinet ) which is quite normal.
The normal storage temperature of the
freezer should be -18°C (0°F). Lower
temperatures may be obtained by
adjusting setting knob towards max
position.
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1. The fridge compartment is for the
short term storage of fresh food and
drinks.
2. The freezer compartment is
rated and suitable for the freezing
and storage of pre frozen food. The
SUGGESTED
ARRANGEMENT OF FOOD
IN THE FRIDGE/FREEZER
recommendation for
storage
as stated on the food packaging
should be observed at all times.
3. Cooked dishes must be stored in
airtight covered containers.
4. Fresh wrapped produce can be
placed on the shelf. Fresh fruit and
vegetables should be cleaned and
stored in the crisper bins.
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5. Bottles can be placed in the door
section.
6. To store raw meat, wrap in
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polythene bags and place on the
lowest shelf. Do not allow to come
into contact with cooked food to avoid
contamination. For safety, only store
raw meat for two to three days.
7. Keep the food packed wrapped
or covered. Allow hot food and
beverages to cool before placing them
in the fridge. Do not store explosive
substances. High proof alcohol must
be stored upright in sealed containers.
Left over canned food should not be
stored in the can.
8. Fizzy drinks should not be frozen
and products such as flavoured water
ices should not be consumed too cold.
9. Some fruit and vegetables suffer
damage if kept at temperatures near
0°C. Therefore wrap pineapples,
melons, cucumbers, tomatoes and
similar produce in polythene bags.
10. Place chilled cooked food and
similar food near the rear of the fridge
inner liner where the cold wall is
located.
Arrangement Examples (See diagram)
1. Baked, chilled cooked food, dairy
products, cans.
2. Meat, sausages, cold cuts.
3. Fruit, vegetables, salads.
4. Making, storing ice cubes.
5. Frozen food.
6. Frozen food and freezing of fresh
food.
7. Butter, cheese.
8. Small bottles, cans, tubes.
9. Eggs.
10. Tall, large bottles, beverages.
11. Winerack
The following guidelines and
recommendations are suggested to
obtain the best
results and storage hygiene.
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11. Shelves, racks, crisper bins,
drawers, flaps, bottle grippers are all
removable.
FREEZING FRESH FOOD
12. 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.
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.
13. For hygiene reasons, always
wrap food using a suitable packaging
material
before storing in
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.
your appliance to avoid contact with
the appliance surface.
STORING FROZEN FOOD
Prepacked commercially frozen food
should be stored in accordance with
the
When freezing fresh food turn the
setting knob towards. Max small
quantities of food up to 1/2 kg. (1 lb)
can be frozen without having to rotate
the temperature control knob.
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
You may place fresh food to be frozen
in any part of the freezer.
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.
Take special care not to mix already
frozen food and fresh food.
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
18 hrs. If the failure is longer, then the
food should be checked and either
eaten immediately or cooked and then
re-frozen.
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MAKING ICE CUBES
Icematic and ice storage
container
Using the Icematic
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.
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 it clockwise by 90
degrees.
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.
Ice cubes in the cells 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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DEFROSTING
B) FREEZER COMPARTMENT
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.
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 (eg
dispensers, spray cans etc.) or explosive
substances.
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 setting (i.e. from 4 to 1) to restart
automatic defrosting.
·
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
** Check door seals regularly to ensure
they are clean and free from food
particles.
** We recommend that you switch
off the appliance at the socket outlet
and pull out the mains plug before
cleaning.
** Removal of door tray
** Never use any sharp abrasive
instrument, soap, household cleaner,
detergent and wax polish for cleaning.
• To remove door racks, remove
all the contents and then simply push
the door rack upwards from the base.
** Use luke warm water to clean the
cabinet of the appliance and wipe it
dry.
** To remove a freezer drawer, pull
it as far as possible, and then tilt
it upwards, and then pull it out
completely.
** 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.
** 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 no water enters the
lamp housing.
** 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 :
** 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.
• 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.
** 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.
• 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- 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Do- Prepare fresh food for freezing
in small portions to ensure rapid
freezing.
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Don’t- Exceed the maximum freezing
loads (6 kg in any 24 hours) when
freezing fresh food.
PROBLEM SOLVING
If the appliance does not operate when
switched on, check whether:
Don’t- Give children ice-cream and
water ices direct from the freezer.
The low temperature may cause
‘freezer burns’ on lips.
• 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”.
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.
Please ensure that above checks have
been made as a charge will be made if
no fault is found.
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8 How To Obtain Service
Please keep your purchase receipt or other proof of purchase in a safe place;
you will need to have it should the product require attention under guarantee.
You should also complete the details below; it will help us assist you when
requesting service. (The model number is printed on the Instruction Booklet and
the serial number is printed on the Rating Label affixed to the appliance)
Model No:
Serial No:
Retailer:
Date of purchase:
For service under guarantee simply telephone the appropriate number
below
UK Mainland & Northern Ireland
Fridges & Freezers
Electric Cookers
Gas & Dual Fuel Cookers
Washing Machines & Dishwashers
0845 6046859
0845 6046859
0845 6046859
0845 6046859
Republic of Ireland
All Refrigeration, All Cookers
01 862 3411
Washing Machines & Dishwashers
Before requesting service please check the trouble-shooting guide in the
Operating Instructions as a charge may be levied where no fault is found even
though your product may still be under guarantee.
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9 Guarantee Details
Your new BLOMBERG product is guaranteed against the cost of breakdown
repairs for three years from the date of the original purchase.
What is covered?
• Repairs necessary as a result of faulty materials, defective components or
manufacturing defect.
• The cost of functional replacement parts, but excluding consumable items.
• The labour costs of a BLOMBERG approved repairer to carry out the repair.
What is not covered?
• Transit, delivery or accidental damage or misuse and abuse.
• Cabinet or appearance parts, including knobs, flaps, handles or container lids.
• Accessories or consumable items including but not limited to, ice trays, scrapers,
cutlery baskets, filters and light bulbs.
• Repairs required as a result of unauthorised repair or inexpert installation that fails to
meet the requirements contained in the user instruction book.
• Repairs to products used on commercial or non-residential household premises.
• Loss of frozen food in freezers or fridge/freezers. (Food loss insurance is often
included within your household contents insurance policy, or may be available
separately from your retailer).
Important notes.
• Your BLOMBERG product is designed and built for domestic household use only.
• The guarantee will be void if the product is installed or used in commercial or non-
residential domestic household premises.
• The product must be correctly installed, located and operated in accordance with
the instructions contained in the User Instructions Booklet provided.
• Professional installation by a qualified Electrical Domestic Appliance Installer is
recommended for all Washing Machines, Dishwashers and Electric Cookers
• Gas Cookers must only be installed by a Gas Safe (or BORD GAIS) registered Gas
Installer.
• The guarantee is given only within the boundaries of the United Kingdom and the
Republic of Ireland.
• The guarantee is applicable only to new products and is not transferable if the
product is resold.
•BLOMBERG disclaims any liability for incidental or consequential damages.
The guarantee does not in anyway diminish your statutory or legal rights.
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