Blomberg KNM4551i User manual

Operating instructions
KNM4551i
Frost Free Combi
Fridge Freezer

Please read this manual first!
Dear Customer,
We hope that your product, which has been produced in a 1st-class manufacturing
facility and checked under the most meticulous quality control procedures, will
provide you with years of good service.
For this, we recommend you to carefully read the entire manual of your product
before using it and keep it at hand for future reference.
This manual
• Will help you use your appliance quickly and safely.
• Read the manual before installing and operating your product.
• Follow the instructions, especially those for safety.
• Keep the manual in an easily accessible place as you may need it later.
• Besides, read also the other documents provided with your product.
Please note that this manual may be valid for other models as well.
Symbols and their descriptions
This instruction manual contains the following symbols:
CImportant information or useful usage tips.
AWarning against dangerous conditions for life and property.
BWarning against electric voltage.

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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 ...............8
Disposing of your old refrigerator .......8
Placing and Installation ......................8
Installation Instructions ......................9
4 Before operating 11
Final Check .....................................11
5 Using your refrigerator 12
Temperature Control And
Adjustment......................................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
8 How To Obtain Service 17
9 Guarantee Details 18

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1Your refrigerator
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Interiorlight
2.
Temperature setting knob
3. Adjustable shelves
4.
Defrost water collection channel -
Drain tube
5.
Crispers6.
Ice bank7.
Freezercompartment
Congratulations on your choice of a BLOMBERG quality Appliance which has
been designed to give you service for many years.
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Wine rack
9. Adjustable door shelves
10.Egg tray
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Fridge compartment
Freezercompartment
CFigures 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 isvalid for other models.
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2Warnings
•DO NOT connectyour 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 youare discarding an old
refrigerator with a lockor latch fitted
to the door, disable the lock/latch,
ensure that itisleft in a safe condition
to prevent the entrapment of young
children.
•This fridge/freezermust only be used
for its intended purpose i.e the storing
and freezing ofedible foodstuff.
•Do not dispose of the appliance on
a fire. At BLOMBERG, the care and
protectionofour environment isan
ongoing commitment. This appliance
whichisamong the latest range
introducedis particularly environment
friendly. Your appliance contains non
CFC / HFC natural substances in the
cooling system (Called R600a) and in
the insulation(Called cyclopentane)
whichare potentially flammable
if exposed to fire. Therefore, take
care not to damage, the cooling
circuit / pipes of the appliance in
transportationand 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 youcontact your local
authority for disposal information and
facilitiesavailable.
•See Installation Instructions onon
page 9 for informationon suitable
location.
•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 theplug remains readily
accessible.Do not use multiple
adapter or extension cable.
•Failure to observethese instructions
may invalidate your right to free
service during the guaranteeperiod.
•Keepventilation openings, in the
appliance enclosure orin thebuilt-in
structure, clear of obstruction.
•Do not use mechanical devices
or other means to acceleratethe
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 thetype
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

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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.
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.
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. 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
doubtcontact 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
OR
BLACK
L
BROWN
OR
RED
22mm.
6mm.
6mm.
6mm. 32mm.
12mm.
FUSE
CORD GRIP
WARNING: When positioning the
appliance ensure the supply cord is not
trapped or damaged.

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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.

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3Installation
BPlease 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
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 againstany
jolt before repackaging.
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:
1. Is the interior of the refrigerator dry
and can the air circulate freely in the
rear of it?
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.)
3. Clean the interior of the refrigerator as
recommended in the “Maintenance
and cleaning” section.
4. Plug the refrigerator into the wall
outlet. When the fridge door is open,
the fridge compartment interior light
will come on.
5. You will hear a noise as the
compressor starts up. The liquid and
gases sealed within the refrigeration
system may also give rise to noise,
even if the compressor is not running
and this is quite normal.
6. Front edges of the refrigerator may
feel warm. This is normal. These
areas are designed to be warm to
avoid condensation.
Electric connection
Connect your product to a grounded
socket which is being protected by a
fuse with the appropriate capacity.
Important:
•The connection must be in
compliance with national regulations.
•The power cable plug must be easily
accessible after installation.
•The specified voltage must be equal
to your mains voltage.
•Extension cables and multiway plugs
must not be used for connection.
BA damaged power cable must be
replaced by a qualified electrician.
BProduct 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.
3. Packaging must be adequate
art
foselurehtdna nsportation
printed on the package must
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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.
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
dealerorwaste collection center of
your municipality about thedisposal
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.
Placing and Installation
AIf the entrance door of the room
where the refrigerator will be
installed is not wide enough for the
refrigerator to pass through, then
carefully remove the doors of your
through the door.
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 preventjolts.
5. Do not keep your refrigerator in
ambient temperatures under 10°C.
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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.
2. See for detailed Installation
Instructions including reversing door
opening direction.
3. This appliance has been designed
to operate in ambient temperatures
up to 32 degrees C (90 degrees
F) and is equipped with Advanced
Electronic Temperature Control
System [AETCS] 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.
When first installed the product
MUST NOT be placed in low ambient
temperatures because the freezer will
not reduce to it’s standard operating
temperature. Once it has reached
its steady operating state it can be
re-located. 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.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 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.

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4Before 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 "CLEANING AND CARE."
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. Set temperature setting knob half
way between 1 and 5.
6. Front edges of the cabinet may feel
warm. This is normal. These areas
are designed to be warm to avoid
condensation.
7. "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)"

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5Using your refrigerator
Temperature Control And Adjustment
MIN
The interior temperature of your
refrigerator changes for the following
reasons:
• Seasonal temperatures;
• Frequent opening of the door and
leaving the door open for long periods;
• Food put into the refrigerator without
cooling down to the room temperature;
• The location of the refrigerator in the
room (e.g. exposing to sunlight).
You may adjust the varying interior
temperature due to such reasons by
using the thermostat. Numbers around
the thermostat button (MIN to MAX)
max being the coldest position.

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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 (7.9 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 setting (i.e. from 4 to 1) to restart
automatic defrosting.
B) Freezer Compartment
The freezer compartment defrosts
automatically.
Warnings!
•The fan inside the freezer
compartment circulates cold air.
Neverinsert any object through the
guard. Do not allow children to play
with the freezer fan.
•Never store products that contain
inflammable propellant gas (eg
dispensers,spray cans etc.) or
explosive substances.
•Don’t cover theshelves with any
protective materials, which may
obstruct air circulation.
•Do not allow children to playwith 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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6Maintenance 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 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.
• 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.

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7Do’s and Don’ts
Do- Clean your larder refrigerator
regularly.
Do- Keep raw meat and poultry below
cooked food and dairy products
and ideally in the Zero Degree
compartment drawer.
Do- Keep food for as short a time as
possible and adhere to ‘Best Before’
and “Use By” dates.
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.
Do- Wrap meat, fish and offal in
polythene bags.
Do- Wrap bread well to keep it fresh..
Do- Chill white wines, beer, lager and
mineral water before serving.
Do- Melon in your fridge. It can be chilled
for short periods as long as it is
wrapped to avoid it flavouring other
food.
Do- The door open for long periods as
this will make the larder refrigerator
more costly to run.
Do- Poisonous or any dangerous
substances in the larder refrigerator.
Your larder refrigerator has been
designed for the storage of edible
foodstuffs only.
Do- Consume food which has been
stored for an excessive time in the
larder refrigerator.
Do- Store cooked and fresh food
together in the same container. They
should be packaged and stored
separately..
Do- Let defrosting food or food juices
drip onto food in your larder
refrigerator.
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.
•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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8How 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
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.
0845 6046859 or 0345 6004903
0845 6046859 or 0345 6004902
0845 6046859 or 0345 6004905
0845 6046859 or 0345 6004906

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9Guarantee 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.