Blomberg BRFB1052FFBI2 User manual

BRFB1052FFBIN - BRFB1052FFBI2
Refrigerator
User Manual
Réfrigérateur
Manuel d'utilisation
Refrigerador
Manual del usuario
EN / FR / ES
57 6963 0000 / AM

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 4
2 Important Safety Warnings 5
Intended use .....................................5
For products with a water dispenser;.7
Child safety........................................8
Compliance with WEEE Directive and
Disposing of the Waste Product: .......8
Compliance with RoHS Directive: .....8
Package information..........................8
HC Warning.......................................9
Things to be done for energy saving ..9
3 Installation 11
Points to be paid attention to when the
relocation of the refrigerator .............11
Electrical connection........................11
Door Open Warning.........................12
Disposing of the packaging .............12
Disposing of your old refrigerator .....12
Placing and Installation ....................12
Changing the illumination lamp .......13
Connecting the water hose to the
refrigerator.......................................13
Connecting the water line to the water
supply .............................................13
CONTENTS
4 Preparation 14
Reversing the doors ........................15
5 Using your refrigerator 18
Freezing fresh food ..........................20
Recommendations for preservation of
frozen food ......................................21
Placing the food ..............................21
Deep-freeze information ..................21
Ice Machine ....................................22
6 Maintenance and cleaning 23
7 Troubleshooting 24

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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. Flap
8. Icebox / Ice-making compartment
9. Crisper
10. Crisper cover and glass
11. Adjustable shelves
12. Fan
13. 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.
1Your refrigerator
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2Important Safety Warnings
Please review the following
information. 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.

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• 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.
• 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.

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• 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.
• 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 for cold water inlet
shall be maximum 90 psi (6.2
bar). If your water pressure
exceeds 80 psi (5.5 bar), use a
pressure limiting valve in your
mains system. If you do not
know how to check your water
pressure, ask for the help of a
professional plumber.
• If there is risk of water
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installation, always use a
water hammer prevention
equipment in your installation.
Consult Professional
plumbers is you are not
sure that there is no water
hammer effect in your
installation.
• Do not install on the hot
water inlet. Take precautions
against of the risk of
freezing of the hoses. Water
temperature operating
interval shall be 33°F (0.6°C)
minimum and 100°F (38°C)
maximum.
• Use 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 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

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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 t h e d o o rs.
• 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.FlammableRefrigerant
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.
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.

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• 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.
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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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)
Connecting the water hose to
the refrigerator
1. Slip the union (b) onto the water
hose (a).
2. Push the water hose downwards
firmly to slip it onto the water inlet valve
(c).
3. Tighten the union (c) by hand to
secure it onto the water inlet valve.
C Normally, you are not required to
tighten the union with a tool. However,
you can use a spanner or pliers to
tighten the union if there is a leakage
Connecting the water line to
the water supply
Connect the water line to a water
supply valve. If a valve is not present
or you are not sure, consult a qualified
plumber.

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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.

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Reversing the doors
Proceed in numerical order
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2
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11
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H2
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(A)715/8"(18181828mm)
(B)min213/4"(550mm)
(C)min223/64"(560mm)
(D)783/8"(1990mm)
A A
(Refrig
eration
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(Defros
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K56300N
EBLU
120 2.1 1.2 60
Model
Electrical Rating
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181.5 cm /71.45"
55.6 cm /21.89"
55.0 cm /21.65"
(H) Height (cm) unpacked
(W) Width (cm) unpacked
(D) Depth (cm) unpacked
(H) Height (cm)packed
225.6 cm /88.81"
(W) Width (cm)packed
59.7 cm /23.50"
(D) Depth (cm)packed
59.7 cm /23.50"
Gross Weight (Kg) / lbs
80 kg /176.36
Net Weight (Kg) / lbs
76 kg /167.55

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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 38, 37, 36, 35, 34, 33, 46, 45, 44,
43, 42, 41, 40, 39 °F respectively.
5- Off Indicator
Off Indicator lits when the fridge is
"Off" mode.
6. Temperature Setting Button
Changes the temperature of the
relevant compartment between -24°C
/ -11 °F... -18°C / 0°F and 8°C / 46°F
...1°C / 33°F.
7- Fridge Compartment
Temperature Setting Indicator
Indicates the temperature set for the
Fridge Compartment.
5Using your refrigerator
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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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8- Vacation Indicator
This icon lits when the Vacation
function is active.
9- High Temperature Error /
Warning Indicator
This light comes on during high
temperature failures and error warnings.
10. Economy Mode Indicator
This indicates that the refrigerator is
running in energy-efficient mode. This
indicator will be active if the Freezer
Compartment temperature is set to
-18°C / 0°F.
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 0 ,-1, -2, -3, -4,
- 5, -6, -7, -8, -9, -10,-11, -12 °F
respectively.
15- Icematic off indicator
Indicates whether the icematic is on
or off. If On, then the icematic is not
operating. To operate the icematic
again press and hold the On-Off button
for 3 seconds.
16-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.
17- 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.
18- 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
-18°C / 0°F 40ºF/4°C. This is the normal recommended setting.
-21°C / -5°F 37°F / 3°C. These settings are recommended
when the ambient temperature exceeds
86°F/30°C.
Quick Freeze 40°F/4°C. 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.
-18°C/0°F or
colder
37°F/3°C.or
colder
If you think that your fridge compartment
is not cold enough because of the hot
conditions or frequent opening and closing
of the door.
-18°C/0°F Quick Fridge 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.
Recommended Using Temparature: FF: 4°C /40 °F Frz : -18°C/0 °F