Blomberg BRFB1052FFBIN User manual

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BRFB1052FFBIN
Refrigerator
User Manual
Congélateur/Réfrigérateur
Manuel d'utilisation
Refrigerador
Manual del usuario

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;.9
Child safety........................................9
Compliance with WEEE Directive and
Disposing of the Waste Product: .....10
Compliance with RoHS Directive: ...10
Package information........................10
HC Warning.....................................11
Things to be done for energy saving 12
3 Installation 13
Points to be paid attention to when the
relocation of the refrigerator.............13
Electrical connection........................13
Door Open Warning.........................14
Disposing of the packaging .............14
Disposing of your old refrigerator .....14
Placing and Installation ....................14
Changing the illumination lamp .......15
Connecting the water hose to the
refrigerator.......................................15
Connecting the water line to the water
supply .............................................15
CONTENTS
4 Preparation 16
Reversing the doors ........................17
5 Using your refrigerator 20
Freezing fresh food..........................22
Recommendations for preservation of
frozen food ......................................23
Placing the food ..............................23
Deep-freeze information ..................23
Ice Machine ....................................24
6 Maintenance and cleaning 25
Protection of plastic surfaces ..........25
7 Troubleshooting 26

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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.

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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.
• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.
• 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.

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• 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
hammer effect in your
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.

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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 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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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–RiskOfFire
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
OfProperltyInAccordance
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.

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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.
• 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
(This feature is optional)
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
6
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11
12
9
10
13
14
16
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H2
H2
H3
H3
H4
H4
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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
t)
K56300N
EBLU
120 2.1 1.2 60
Model
Electrical Rating
V Hz

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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 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.
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.