Blomberg FlexiCool X User manual

Bedienungsanleitung
Operating instructions
Refrigerator
Kühlschrank
FlexiCool X
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Hladnjak

Please read this 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.
For this, we recommend you to carefully read the entire manual of your product
before using it and keep it at hand for future references.
This manual
• Will help you use your appliance in a fast and safe way.
• 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.
This product is supplied with the selective sorting symbol for waste electrical
and electronic equipment (WEEE).
This means that this product must be handled pursuant to European Directive
2002/96/EC in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimise its impact on
the environment. For further information, please contact your local or regional
authorities.
Electronic products not included in the selective sorting process are potentially
dangerous for the environment and human health due to the presence of
hazardous substances.
Recycling

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CONTENTS
1 Your Refrigerator 3
2 Important Safety Warnings4
Intended use .....................................4
For products with a water dispenser;.6
Child safety........................................6
HCA Warning ....................................6
Things to be done for energy saving..7
3Installation 8
Points to be considered when re-
transporting your refrigerator .............8
Before operating your refrigerator ......8
Electric connection ............................8
Disposing of the packaging ...............9
Disposing of your old refrigerator .......9
Placing and Installation ......................9
Adjusting the feet...............................9
4 Preparation 10
5 Using your refrigerator 11
Temperature setting button..............11
Storing frozen and fresh food...........11
Reversing the doors ........................13
Setting the operating temperature ...14
Indicator Lights Control Panel..........15
Illuminated Indicators ......................15
Making ice.......................................16
Replacing the interior light bulb .......16
6 Maintenance and
cleaning 17
Protection of plastic surfaces ..........17
7 Recommended solutions
for the problems 18

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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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1Your Refrigerator
1- Top trim
2- Freezer or fridge mode
selection button
3- Indicator lights
4- Lamp Button
5- Temperature setting knob
6- Lamp housing and cover
7- Ice bank (Freezer mode)
8- Air circulation fan
9- Frozen or Fresh Food Storage
compartments
10- Upper Shelf
11- Bottom Drawer or Crisper
12- Bottom shelf
13- Adjustable front feet

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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.
• 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.

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• 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.
• 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
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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.
HCA 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.
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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3 Installation
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 against any
jolt before repackaging.
3.Packaging must be tied with thick
tapes and strong ropes and the
rules of transportation printed on the
package must be followed.
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
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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!
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 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 authorised 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. If the floor is covered with
a carpet, your product must be
elevated 2.5 cm from the floor.
4. Place your refrigerator on an even floor
surface to prevent jolts.
5. Do not keep your refrigerator in
ambient temperatures under 10°C.
Adjusting the feet
If your refrigerator is unbalanced;
You can balance your refrigerator by
turning the front legs as shown in the
illustration below. The corner where
the leg exists is lowered when you turn
it in the direction of black arrow and
raised when you turn in the opposite
direction. Taking help from someone to
slightly lift the refrigerator will facilitate
this process.

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4Preparation
CYour 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.
CThe ambient temperature of
the room where you install your
refrigerator should at least be 10°C.
Operating your refrigerator under
cooler conditions than this is not
recommended with regard to its
efficiency.
CPlease make sure that the interior
of your refrigerator is cleaned
thoroughly.
CIf two refrigerators are to be installed
side by side, there should be at least
2 cm distance between them.
CWhen 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.
COriginal packaging and foam
materials should be kept for future
transportations or moving.

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5Using your refrigerator
Temperature setting button
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. If the ambient
temperature is higher than 32°C, turn
the thermostat button to maximum
position.
Storing frozen and fresh food
• Frozen food can be stored up to 3
months in general in temperatures
under -18°C. Storage periods may
vary depending on the type of the
food. Storage periods of expiry dates
of such food are indicated on the
food package by their manufacturers.
• Frozen food that you have purchased
should be placed in the freezer before
they thaw.
• Frozen food can be stored on the
body shelves and in the drawer
compartment.
Freezing fresh food
It is recommended to switch the
refrigerator into freezer mode and
turning the thermostat to max position
24 hours before placing the fresh food.
Dual cooling system
Your refrigerator is designed to
operate either as a fridge (to store
fresh food) or as a deep freezer (to
store frozen food) depending on your
requirements. Switches between the
two modes are done with the swap
button described in the following
sections. Thanks to the no-frost
cooling system, cooling is much faster
when compared to other refrigerators
and automatic defrosting is performed
as well.

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Reversing the doors
Proceed in numerical order

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Setting the operating temperature
Temperature control on the inner side
wall of your product allows you to set
the temperature.
1 = Lowest cooling temperature
(Hottest setting)
4 = Highest cooling temperature
(Coldest setting)
(or)
Min. = Lowest cooling setting
(Hottest setting)
Max. = Highest cooling setting
(Coldest setting)
Please do not forget that different
temperatures will exist in the cooling
compartment.
Inner temperature depends also on
the ambient temperature, frequency of
opening and closing the doors and the
amount of the food in the refrigerator.
Frequent opening and closing of the
doors will cause the inner temperature
increase. Therefore, it is very important
to close the doors immediately after
you are done with the refrigerator.
Normal storage temperature of your
product is -18 °C in freezer mode and
+4 °C in fridge mode. For more cooling
effect, turn the thermostat button in
clockwise.
We recommend you to check the
temperature of inner sections to see if
the desired temperature is attained.
Since the temperature read in
thermometer will increase rapidly, read
it immediately after you take it out of
the product.

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Indicator Lights Control Panel
Normal storage temperature of your
appliance is -18 °C (0°F) for freezer
and +4 °C (39°F) for fridge mode.
Illuminated Indicators
There are three indicator lights on the
front section of the appliance that
indicates the operating mode of the
freezer.
Green Indicator Light (1):
Illuminates when the applinace is
plugged in and remins lit as soon as
there is power.
Orange Indicator Light (2):
Illuminates when the freezer mode
is set and remains lit until the fridge
mode is selected.
Orange Indicator Light (3) :
Illuminates when the fridge mode is set
and remains lit until the freezer mode is
selected.
Using the product (Mode Selection
Button 4)
Mode selection button is used to
select Freezer or Fridge mode.
This button allows you to use the
Freezer and Fridge modes of the
product. Your appliance will operate in
freezer mode when it is started for the
first time.
(!) ATTENTION: If you keep the
mode selection button pressed for
three (3) seconds, the product will
switch from freezer mode to fridge
mode.
IMPORTANT: If you select the
mode with mode selection button,
do not forget to check and empty
the stuff inside the refrigerator.
When you switch to deep freezer
mode, you must absolutely remove
the items such as bottles that
has the risk of breakage at minus
degree temperatures.
When you switch to fresh food
storage mode, do not forget that
the food left inside the product
may get thawed and decay.

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Replacing the interior light
bulb
Should the light fail to work, proceed
as follows.
1- Switch off at the socket outlet and
pull out the mains plug.
You may find it useful to remove
shelves for easy access.
2- Use a flat tipped screwdriver to
remove the light diffuser cover.
3- First check that the bulb hasn’t
worked loose by ensuring it is screwed
securely in the holder. Replace the
plug and switch on.
If the bulb works, replace the light
cover by inserting the rear lug and
pushing up to locate the front two
lugs.
4- If the light still fails to work, switch
off at the socket outlet and pull out
the mains plug. Replace the bulb with
a new 15 watt (max) screw cap (SES)
bulb.
5- Carefully dispose of the burnt-out
light bulb immediately.
Replacement light bulb can easily be
obtained from a good local electrical or
DIY store.
Making ice
Fill the ice container with water and
place it into its seat. Your ice will be
ready approximately in two hours.
You can easily remove your ice by
slightly twisting the ice container.

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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.
C Use lukewarm water to clean the
cabinet of your refrigerator and wipe it
dry.
C 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.
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.
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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7Recommended solutions for the problems
Please review this list before calling the service. It might save you 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.
• Is the refrigerator properly plugged in? Insert the plug to the wall socket.
• Is the fuse of the socket which your refrigerator is connected to or the main fuse
blown out? Check the fuse.
Condensation on the side wall of the fridge compartment (MULTIZONE, COOL
CONTROL and FLEXI ZONE).
• Very cold ambient conditions. Frequent opening and closing of the door. Highly
humid ambient conditions. Storage of food containing liquid in open containers.
Leaving the door ajar. Switching the thermostat to a colder degree.
• Decreasing the time the door left open or using it less frequently.
• Covering the food stored in open containers with a suitable material.
• Wipe the condensation using a dry cloth and check if it persists.
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. Your 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.
• Your refrigerator is not plugged into the socket. Make sure that the plug is
properly fit into the socket.
• Are the temperature adjustments correctly made?
• Power might be cut off.
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• Your new product may be wider than the previous one. This is quite normal.
Large refrigerators operate for a longer period of time.
• The ambient room temperature may be high. This is quite normal.
• The refrigerator might have been plugged in recently or might have been loaded
with food. Cooling down of the refrigerator completely may last for a couple of
hours longer.
• Large amounts of hot food might have been put in the refrigerator recently. Hot
food causes longer running of the refrigerator until they reach the safe storage
temperature.
• Doors might have been opened frequently or left ajar for a long time. The warm
air that has entered into the refrigerator causes the refrigerator to run for longer
periods. Open the doors less frequently.
• Freezer or fridge compartment door might have been left ajar. Check if the doors
are tightly closed.
• The refrigerator is adjusted to a very low temperature. Adjust the refrigerator
temperature to a warmer degree and wait until the temperature is achieved.
• Door seal of the fridge or freezer may be soiled, worn out, broken or not properly
seated. Clean or replace the seal. Damaged/broken seal causes the refrigerator
to run for a longer period of time in order to maintain the current temperature.
Freezer temperature is very low while the fridge temperature is sufficient.
• The freezer temperature is adjusted to a very low temperature. Adjust the freezer
temperature to a warmer degree and check.
Fridge temperature is very low while the freezer temperature is sufficient.
• The fridge temperature might have been adjusted to a very low temperature.
Adjust the fridge temperature to a warmer degree and check.
Food kept in the fridge compartment drawers are freezing.
• The fridge temperature might have been adjusted to a very low temperature.
Adjust the fridge temperature to a warmer degree and check.
Temperature in the fridge or freezer is very high.
• The fridge temperature might have been adjusted to a very high degree.
Fridge adjustment has an effect on the temperature of the freezer. Change
the temperature of the fridge or freezer until the fridge or freezer temperature
reaches to a sufficient level.
• Doors might have been opened frequently or left ajar for a long time; open them
less frequently.
• Door might have been left ajar; close the door completely.
• Large amount of hot food might have been put in the refrigerator recently. Wait
until the fridge or freezer reaches the desired temperature.
• The refrigerator might have been plugged in recently. Cooling down of the
refrigerator completely takes time.
The operation noise increases when the refrigerator is running.