Blomberg BRFB1050FFBIN User manual

Refrigerator
User Manual
Réfrigérateur
Manuel d'utilisation
Refrigerador
Manual del usuario
BRFB 1050 FFBIN - BRFB 1051 FFBIN - BRFB1051 FFBI2
EN / FR / ES
57 4937 0000/AL

Please read this user manual first!
Dear Customer,
We hope that your product, which has been produced in modern plants and
checked under the most meticulous quality control procedures, will provide you
an effective service.
Therefore, read this entire user manual carefully before using the product and
keep it as a reference. If you handover the product to someone else, give the user
manual as well.
The user manual will help you use the product in a fast and safe way.
• Read the manual before installing and operating the product.
• Make sure you read the safety instructions.
• Keep the manual in an easily accessible place as you may need it later.
• Read the other documents given with the product.
Remember that this user manual is also applicable for several other models.
Differences between models will be identified in the manual.
Explanation of symbols
Throughout this user manual the following symbols are used:
CImportant information or useful tips.
AWarning against dangerous conditions for life and property.
BWarning against electric voltage.

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1 Your refrigerator 3
2 Important Safety Warnings 4
Intended use .....................................4
For products with a water dispenser;.6
Child safety........................................6
Compliance with WEEE Directive and
Disposing of the Waste Product: .......6
Compliance with RoHS Directive: .....7
Package information..........................7
HC Warning.......................................7
Things to be done for energy saving..8
3 Installation 9
Points to be paid attention to when the
relocation of the refrigerator...............9
Electrical connection..........................9
Door Open Warning.........................10
Changing the illumination lamp .......10
Disposing of the packaging .............10
Disposing of your old refrigerator .....10
Placing and Installation ....................10
CONTENTS
4 Preparation 11
Reversing the doors ........................12
5 Using your refrigerator 14
Freezing fresh food..........................16
Recommendations for preservation of
frozen food ......................................17
Placing the food ..............................17
Deep-freeze information ..................17
6 Maintenance and cleaning 18
Protection of plastic surfaces ..........18
7 Troubleshooting 19

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1. Butter & Cheese sections
2. Adjustable door shelves
3. Bottle holder
4. Bottle shelf
5. Adjustable front feet
6. Freezer compartment
7. Crisper
8. Crisper cover and glass
9. Adjustable shelves
10.Fan
11.Indicator panel
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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2Important Safety Warnings
Pleasereviewthefollowinginformation.
Failure to observe this information may
cause injuries or material damage.
Otherwise, all warranty and reliability
commitments will become invalid.
The usage life of the unit you
purchased is 10 years. This is the period
for keeping the spare parts required for
the unit to operate as described.
Intended use
This product is intended to be used
• indoors and in closed areas such as
homes;
• in closed working environments such
as stores and offices;
• in closed accommodation areas such
as farm houses, hotels, pensions.
• This product should not be used
outdoors.
General safety
• When you want to dispose/scrap
the product, we recommend you to
consult the authorized service in order
to learn the required information and
authorized bodies.
• Consult your authorized service for
all your questions and problems
related to the refrigerator. Do not
intervene or let someone intervene to
the refrigerator without notifying the
authorised services.
• For products with a freezer
compartment; Do not eat cone ice
cream and ice cubes immediately
after you take them out of the freezer
compartment! (This may cause
frostbite in your mouth.)
• For products with a freezer
compartment; Do not put bottled and
canned liquid beverages in the freezer
compartment. Otherwise, these may
burst.
• Do not touch frozen food by hand;
they may stick to your hand.
• Unplug your refrigerator before
cleaning or defrosting.
• Vapor and vaporized cleaning
materials should never be used in
cleaning and defrosting processes of
your refrigerator. In such cases, the
vapor may get in contact with the
electrical parts and cause short circuit
or electric shock.
• Never use the parts on your
refrigerator such as the door as a
means of support or step.
• Do not use electrical devices inside
the refrigerator.
• Do not damage the parts, where
the refrigerant is circulating, with
drilling or cutting tools. The refrigerant
that might blow out when the gas
channels of the evaporator, pipe
extensions or surface coatings are
punctured causes skin irritations and
eye injuries.
• Do not cover or block the ventilation
holes on your refrigerator with any
material.
• Electrical devices must be repaired
by only authorised persons. Repairs
performed by incompetent persons
create a risk for the user.

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• In case of any failure or during a
maintenance or repair work, disconnect
your refrigerator’s mains supply by either
turning off the relevant fuse or unplugging
your appliance.
• Do not pull by the cable when pulling off
the plug.
• Place the beverage with higher proofs
tightly closed and vertically.
• Never store spray cans containing
flammable and explosive substances in
the refrigerator.
• Do not use mechanical devices or other
means to accelerate the defrosting
process, other than those recommended
by the manufacturer.
• This product is not intended to be
used by persons with physical, sensory
or mental disorders or unlearned or
inexperienced people (including children)
unless they are attended by a person
who will be responsible for their safety or
who will instruct them accordingly for use
of the product
• Do not operate a damaged refrigerator.
Consult with the service agent if you have
any concerns.
• Electrical safety of your refrigerator shall
be guaranteed only if the earth system in
your house complies with standards.
• Exposing the product to rain, snow, sun
and wind is dangerous with respect to
electrical safety.
• Contact authorized service when there is
a power cable damage to avoid danger.
• Never plug the refrigerator into the wall
outlet during installation. Otherwise, risk
of death or serious injury may arise.
• This refrigerator is intended for only
storing food items. It must not be used
for any other purpose.
• Label of technical specifications is
located on the left wall inside the
refrigerator.
• Never connect your refrigerator to
electricity-saving systems; they may
damage the refrigerator.
• If there is a blue light on the
refrigerator, do not look at the blue
light with optical tools.
• For manually controlled refrigerators,
wait for at least 5 minutes to start the
refrigerator after power failure.
• This operation manual should be
handed in to the new owner of the
product when it is given to others.
• Avoid causing damage on power
cable when transporting the
refrigerator. Bending cable may cause
fire. Never place heavy objects on
power cable. Do not touch the plug
with wet hands when plugging the
product.
• Do not plug the refrigerator if the wall
outlet is loose.
• Water should not be sprayed directly
on inner or outer parts of the product
for safety purposes.
• Do not spray substances containing
inflammable gases such as propane
gas near the refrigerator to avoid fire
and explosion risk.

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• Never place containers filled with
water on top of the refrigerator,
otherwise this may cause electric
shock or fire.
• Do not overload your refrigerator
with excessive amounts of food. If
overloaded, the food items may fall
down and hurt you and damage
refrigerator when you open the door.
Never place objects on top of the
refrigerator; otherwise, these objects
may fall down when you open or
close the refrigerator's door.
• As they require a precise
temperature, vaccines, heat-sensitive
medicine and scientific materials
and etc. should not be kept in the
refrigerator.
• If not to be used for a long time,
refrigerator should be unplugged. A
possible problem in power cable may
cause fire.
• The plug's tip should be regularly
cleaned; otherwise, it may cause fire.
• The plug’s tip should be cleaned
regularly with a dry cloth; otherwise, it
may cause fire.
• Refrigerator may move if adjustable
legs are not properly secured on the
floor. Properly securing adjustable
legs on the floor can prevent the
refrigerator to move.
• When carrying the refrigerator, do not
hold it from door handle. Otherwise, it
may be snapped.
• When you have to place your product
next to another refrigerator or freezer,
the distance between devices should
be at least 8cm. Otherwise, adjacent
side walls may be humidified.
For products with a water
dispenser;
Pressure of water mains should be
minimum 1 bar. Pressure of water
mains should be maximum 8 bars.
• Use only potable water.
Child safety
• If the door has a lock, the key should
be kept away from reach of children.
• Children must be supervised to
prevent them from tampering with the
product.
ADANGER : Risk of child entrapment.
Before you throw away your old
refrigerator or freezer :
Take off the doors.Leave the shelves
in place so that children may not easily
climb inside.
Compliance with WEEE
Directive and Disposing of
the Waste Product:
This product complies with EU WEEE
Directive (2012/19/EU). This
productbearsaclassification
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

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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.
ADANGER: Risk of child
entrapment. Before you throw away
your old refrigerator or freezer:
• Take off the doors.
• Leave the shelves in place so that
children may not easily climb inside.
HC Warning
If your product's cooling system
contains R600a:
This gas is flammable. Therefore, pay
attention to not damaging the cooling
system and piping during usage and
transportation. In the event of damage,
keep your product away from potential
fire sources that can cause the product
catch a fire and ventilate the room in
which the unit is placed.
ADANGER – Risk Of Fire or
Explosion. Flammable Refrigerant
Used. Do Not Use Mechanical Devices
To Defrost Refrigerator. Do Not
Puncture Refrigerant Tubing”.
ADANGER – Risk Of Fire Or
Explosion. Flammable Refrigerant
Used. To Be Repaired Only By Trained
Service Personnel. Do Not Puncture
Refrigerant Tubing”.
ACAUTION – Risk Of Fire Or
Explosion. Flammable Refrigerant
Used. Consult Repair Manual/Owner’s
Guide Before Attempting To Service
This Product. All Safety Precautions
Must be Followed.
ACAUTION – Risk Of Fire Or
Explosion. Dispose Of Properlty In
Accordance With Federal Or Local
Regulations. Flammable Refrigerant
Used.
ACAUTION– Risk Of Fire Or
Explosion Due To Puncture Of
Refrigerant Tubing; Follow Handling
Instructions Carefully. Flammable
Refrigerant Used”.
Ignore this warning if your
product's cooling system contains
R134a.
Type of gas used in the product is
stated in the type plate which is on the
left wall inside the refrigerator.
Never throw the product in fire for
disposal.

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Things to be done for energy
saving
• Do not leave the doors of your
refrigerator open for a long time.
• Do not put hot food or drinks in your
refrigerator.
• Do not overload your refrigerator so
that the air circulation inside of it is not
prevented.
• Do not install your refrigerator
under direct sunlight or near heat
emitting appliances such as ovens,
dishwashers or radiators.
• Pay attention to keep your food in
closed containers.
• For products with a freezer
compartment; You can store
maximum amount of food items in
the freezer when you remove the
shelf or drawer of the freezer. Energy
consumption value stated for your
refrigerator has been determined
by removing freezer shelf or drawer
and under maximum load. There
is no harm to use a shelf or drawer
according to the shapes and size of
food to be frozen.
• Thawing frozen food in fridge
compartment will both provide energy
saving and preserve the food quality.

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3Installation
BIn case the information which are
given in the user manual are not
taken into account, manufacturer will
not assume any liability for this.
Points to be paid attention
to when the relocation of the
refrigerator
1. Your refrigerator should be
unplugged.Before transportation of
your refrigerator, it should be emptied
and cleaned.
2. Before it is re-packaged,
shelves, accessories, crisper, etc.
inside your refrigerator should be
fixed with adhesive tape and secured
against impacts. Package should
be bound with a thick tape or sound
ropes and the transportation rules
on the package should be strictly
observed.
3. Original packaging and foam
materials should be kept for future
transportations or moving.
Before you start the refrigerator,
Check the following before you
start to use your refrigerator:
1. Attach 2 plastic wedges as
illustrated below. Plastic wedges are
intended to keep the distance which
will ensure the air circulation between
your refrigerator and the wall. (The
picture is drawn up as a representation
and it is not identical with your
product.)
2. Clean the interior of the
refrigerator as recommended in the
“Maintenance and cleaning” section.
3. Connect the plug of the
refrigerator to the wall socket. When
the fridge door is opened, fridge
internal lamp will turn on.
4. When the compressor starts to
operate, a sound will be heard. 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.
Electrical 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 plug must be easily
accessible after installation.
• Electrical safety of your refrigerator
shall be guaranteed only if the earth
system in your house complies with
standards.
• The voltage stated on the label
located at left inner side of your
product should be equal to your
network voltage.
• Extension cables and multi 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 the risk 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 stated by your local
authorities. Do not throw away with
regular house waste, throw away on
packaging pick up spots designated by
the local authorities.
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 authorized
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.
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 call the authorized
service to have them remove the doors
of your refrigerator and pass it sideways
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. Do not
place your product on the materials
such as rug or carpet.
4. Place your refrigerator on an
even floor surface to prevent jolts.
Changing the illumination
lamp
To change the Bulb/LED used for
illumination of your refrigerator, call your
AuthorisedService.
The lamp(s) used in this appliance
is not suitable for household room
illumination. The intended purpose of
this lamp is to assist the user to place
foodstuffs in the refrigerator/freezer in
a safe and comfortable way.The lamps
used in this appliance have to withstand
extreme physical conditions such as
temperatures below -20 °C.
(only chest and upright freezer)
Door Open Warning
*May not be available in all models
An audio warning signal will be given
when the door of your product is left
open for at least 1 minute. This warning
will be muted when the door is closed
or any of the display buttons (if any) are
pressed.

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4Preparation
• Your refrigerator should be installed at
least 30 cm away from heat sources
such as hobs, ovens, central heater
and stoves and at least 5 cm away
from electrical ovens and should not
be located under direct sunlight.
• The ambient temperature of
the room where you install your
refrigerator should at least be 50ºF.
Operating your refrigerator under
cooler conditions than this is not
recommended with regard to its
efficiency.
• Please make sure that the interior
of your refrigerator is cleaned
thoroughly.
• If two refrigerators are to be installed
side by side, there should be at least
2 cm distance between them.
• When you operate your refrigerator
for the first time, please observe the
following instructions during the initial
six hours.
• The door should not be opened
frequently.
• It must be operated empty without
any food in it.
• Do not unplug your refrigerator. If
a power failure occurs out of your
control, please see the warnings in
the “Recommended solutions for the
problems” section.
• Original packaging and foam
materials should be kept for future
transportations or moving.
• Since hot and humid air will not
directly penetrate into your product
when the doors are not opened,
your product will optimize itself in
conditions sufficient to protect your
food. Functions and components such
as compressor, fan, heater, defrost,
lighting, display and so on will operate
according to the needs to consume
minimum energy under these
circumstances.

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Reversing the doors
Proceed in numerical order
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177.5 cm /69.88"
55.6 cm /21.89"
54.5 cm /21.46"
(H) Height (cm) unpacked
(W) Width (cm) unpacked
(D) Depth (cm) unpacked
(H) Height (cm)packed
185.6 cm /73.07 "
(W) Width (cm)packed
57.6 cm /22.68 "
(D) Depth (cm)packed
58.5 cm/23.03"
Gross Weight (Kg) / lbs
73 kg /160.94
Net Weight (Kg) / lbs
68.9 kg /151.9
Max weight with
the door panel for
the door.19mm-3/4"
4 mm
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1- On/Off function
Press the On/Off button for 3 seconds
to turn off or turn on the fridge.
2- 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 2
hours or when the fridge compartment
reaches to the required temperature.
This function is not recalled when
power restores after a power failure.
3-Vacation Function
Press the Quick Fridge\Vacation
button for 3 seconds to activate
Vacation function.
"--" icon comes on when the function
is active. Function is deactivated by
pressing the same button for 3 seconds
again or by pressing Fridge set button.
4- 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 37, 40, 43, 46 °F respectively.
5- Off Indicator
Off Indicator lits when the fridge is
"Off" mode.
6- Quick Fridge Indicator
This icon lits when the Quick Fridge
function is active.
7- Fridge Compartment
Temperature Setting Indicator
Indicates the temperature set for the
Fridge Compartment.
8- Vacation Indicator
This icon lits when the Vacation
function is active.
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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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9- High Temperature Error /
Warning Indicator
This light comes on during high
temperature failures and error warnings.
10- Economic Usage Indicator
Economic Usage Indicator turns on
when the Freezer Compartment is set
to 5°F. Economic Usage Indicator turns
off when the Quick Fridge or Quick
Freeze function is selected.
11- Freezer Compartment
Temperature Setting Indicator
Indicates the temperature set for the
Freezer Compartment.
12- Eco-Extra Indicator
Eco-Extra Indicator lits when the Eco
Extra function is active.
13- Quick Freeze Indicator
This indicator lits when the Quick
Freezer function is active.
14- Freezer Set Function
This function allows you to make
the freezer compartment temperature
setting. Press this button to set the
temperature of the freezer
compartment to 5, 0 ,- 5, -10 °F
respectively.
15- Quick Freeze Function
Quick Freeze indicator turns on when
the Quick Freeze function is on. To
cancel this function press Quick Freeze
button again. Quick Freeze indicator
will turn off and return to its normal
settings. If you do not cancel it, Quick
Freeze will cancel itself automatically
after 4 hours or when the freezer
compartment reaches to the required
temperature.
If you want to freeze large amounts
of fresh food, press the Quick Freeze
button before putting the food into the
freezer compartment. If you press the
Quick Freeze button repeatedly with
short intervals, the electronic
circuit protection will be activated
immediately.
This function is not recalled when
power restores after a power failure.
16- Eco-Extra (Special Economic
Usage) Function
Press the Quick Freeze\Eco Extra
button for 3 seconds to activate the
Eco Extra Function. Refrigerator will
start operating in the most economic
mode
at least 6 hours later and the economic
usage indicator will turn on when the
function is active. Press the Quick
Freeze button for 3 seconds again to
deactivate the Eco Fuzzy Function.
17- Alarm Off
When the fridge door is opened for 2
minutes or when there 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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Freezer
Compartment
Adjustment
Fridge
Compartment
Adjustment
Explanations
5°F 40ºF This is the normal recommended setting.
0,-5 or -10°F 40°F These settings are recommended when
the ambient temperature exceeds 91°F.
Quick Freeze 40°F Use when you wish to freeze your food in
a short time. Your refrigerator will return to
its previous mode when the process is over.
-5°F or colder 37°F If you think that your fridge compartment
is not cold enough because of the hot
conditions or frequent opening and closing
of the door.
-5°F or colder Quick Freeze You can use it when your fridge
compartment is overloaded or if you
wish to cool down your food rapidly. It is
recommended that you activate quick
fridge function 4-8 hours before placing the
food.
Freezing fresh food
• It must be preferred to wrap or cover
the food before placing them in the
refrigerator.
• Hot food must cool down to the
room temperature before putting
them in the refrigerator.
• The foodstuff that you want to freeze
must be fresh and in good quality.
• Foodstuff must be divided into
portions according to the family’s
daily or meal based consumption
needs.
• The foodstuff must be packaged in
an airtight manner to prevent them
from drying even if they are going to
be kept for a short time.
• Materials to be used for packaging
must be tear-proof and resistant to
cold, humidity, odor, oils and acids
and they must also be airtight.
Moreover, they must be well closed
and they must be made from easy-
to-use materials that are suitable for
deep freeze usage.
• Frozen food must be used
immediately after they are thawed
and they should never be re-frozen.
• Please observe the following
instructions to obtain the best results.
1. Do not freeze too large quantities
of food at one time. The quality of
the food is best preserved when it
is frozen right through to the core as
quickly as possible.
2. Placing warm food into the freezer
compartment causes the cooling
system to operate continuously until
the food is frozen solid.
Recommended Using Temparature: FF: 4°C /40 °F Frz : -15°C/5 °F

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3. Take special care not to mix already
frozen food and fresh food.
Recommendations for
preservation of frozen food
• Prepacked commercially frozen food
should be stored in accordance
with the frozen food manufacturer's
instructions for a ( 4 star)
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 packages in the freezer as quickly
as possible after purchase.
2. Ensure that contents are labeled and
dated.
3. Do not exceed "Use By", "Best
Before" dates on the packaging.
Defrosting
The freezer compartment defrosts
automatically.
Placing the food
Freezer
compartment
shelves
Various frozen
food such as
meat, fish, ice
cream, vegetables
and etc.
Egg tray Egg
Fridge
compartment
shelves
Food in pans,
covered plates
and closed
containers
Fridge
compartment
door shelves
Small and
packaged food
or drinks (such as
milk, fruit juice and
beer)
Crisper Vegetables and
fruits
Freshzone
compartment
Delicatessen
products (cheese,
butter, salami and
etc.)
Deep-freeze information
Food must be frozen as rapidly
as possible when they are put in a
refrigerator in order to keep them in
good quality.
It is possible to keep the food for a long
time only at 0°F or lower temperatures.
You can keep the freshness of food
for many months (at 0°For lower
temperatures in the deep freeze).
WARNING! A
• Foodstuff must be divided into
portions according to the family’s
daily or meal based consumption
needs.
• Foodstuff must be packaged in an
airtight manner to prevent them from
drying even if they are going to be
kept for a short time.
• Materials necessary for packaging:
• Cold resistant adhesive tape
• Self adhesive label
• Rubber rings
• Pen
Materials to be used for packaging
the foodstuff must be tear-proof and
resistant to cold, humidity, odor, oils
and acids.
Foodstuff to be frozen should not be
allowed to come in contact with the
previously frozen items to prevent their
partial thawing.
Frozen food must be used immediately
after they are thawed and they should
never be re-frozen.

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6Maintenance and cleaning
ANever use gasoline, benzene or
similar substances for cleaning
purposes.
BWe recommend that you unplug the
appliance before cleaning.
BNever use any sharp abrasive
instrument, soap, household
cleaner, detergent and wax polish for
cleaning.
CUse lukewarm water to clean the
cabinet of your refrigerator and wipe it
dry.
CUse 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.
BMake sure that no water enters the
lamp housing and other electrical
items.
BIf your refrigerator is not going to be
used for a long period of time, unplug
the power cable, remove all food,
clean it and leave the door ajar.
CCheck door seals regularly to ensure
they are clean and free from food
particles.
ATo remove door racks, remove all the
contents and then simply push the
door rack upwards from the base.
ANever use cleaning agents or water
that contain chlorine to clean the
outer surfaces and chromium coated
parts of the product. Chlorine causes
corrosion on such metal surfaces.
A Do not use sharp, abrasive tools,
soap, household cleaning agents,
detergents, kerosene, fuel oil,
varnish etc. to prevent removal and
deformation of the prints on the
plastic part. Use lukewarm water
and a soft cloth for cleaning and then
wipe it dry.
Protection of plastic
surfaces
CDo not put the liquid oils or oil-cooked
meals in your refrigerator in unsealed
containers as they damage the
plastic surfaces of your refrigerator. In
case of spilling or smearing oil on the
plastic surfaces, clean and rinse the
relevant part of the surface at once
with warm water.

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7Troubleshooting
Please review this list before calling the service. It will save your time and
money. This list includes frequent complaints that are not arising from defective
workmanship or material usage. Some of the features described here may not exist
in your product.
The refrigerator does not operate.
• The plug is not inserted into the socket correctly. >>>Insert the plug into the
socket securely.
• The fuse of the socket which your refrigerator is connected to or the main fuse
have blown out. >>>Check the fuse.
Condensation on the side wall of the fridge compartment (MULTIZONE, COOL
CONTROL and FLEXI ZONE).
• Door has been opened frequently. >>>Do not open and close the door of
refrigerator frequently.
• Ambient is very humid. >>>Do not install your refrigerator into highly humid
places.
• Food containing liquid is stored in open containers. >>>Do not store food with
liquid content in open containers.
• Door of the refrigerator is left ajar. >>>Close the door of the refrigerator.
• Thermostat is set to a very cold level. >>>Set the thermostat to a suitable level.
• Compressor is not running
• Protective thermic of the compressor will blow out during sudden power
failures or plug-out plug-ins as the refrigerant pressure in the cooling system
of the refrigerator has not been balanced yet. The refrigerator will start running
approximately after 6 minutes. Please call the service if the refrigerator does not
startup at the end of this period.
• The fridge is in defrost cycle. >>>This is normal for a full-automatically defrosting
refrigerator. Defrosting cycle occurs periodically.
• The refrigerator is not plugged into the socket. >>>Make sure that the plug is fit
into the socket.
• Temperature settings are not made correctly. >>>Select the suitable temperature
value.
• There is a power outage. >>>Refrigerator returns to normal operation when the
power restores.
The operation noise increases when the refrigerator is running.
• The operating performance of the refrigerator may change due to the changes in
the ambient temperature. It is normal and not a fault.
The refrigerator is running frequently or for a long time.