Blomberg FNT 9550 User manual

Operating instructions
Refrigerator
FNT 9550

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

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1 Your refrigerator 4
2 Warnings 5
Electrical Requirements .....................6
Warning! This Appliance Must Be
Earthed .............................................7
Energy Saving Tips............................8
Compliance with WEEE Directive and
Disposing of the Waste Product: .......8
Compliance with RoHS Directive: ......9
Package information..........................9
3 Installation 10
Installation Instructions ....................10
Reversing The Doors .......................12
4Before operating 15
Starting............................................15
5 Using your refrigerator 16
Setting the operating temperature ...16
Indicator lights .................................17
Defrosting of the appliance ..............18
Making ice.......................................18
6 Maintenance and cleaning 19
7 Do's and Don'ts 20
Problem Solving ..............................20
8 How To Obtain Service 22
9 Guarantee Details 23
CONTENTS

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1. Control Panel
2. Flap (Fast-Freeze compartment)
3. Ice cube tray & Ice bank
4. Drawers
5. Adjustable front feet
1Your refrigerator
Congratulations on your choice of a BLOMBERG quality Appliance which has
been designed to give you service for many years.
CFigures that take place in this instruction manual are schematic and may not
correspond exactly with your product. If the subject parts are not included in the
product you have purchased, then it is valid for other models.
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2Warnings
• DO NOT connect
your appliance to the
electricity supply until
all packing and transit
protectors have been
removed.
• Leave to stand for at
least 4 hours before
switching on to allow
compressor oil to settle if
transported horizontally.
• If you are discarding an
old refrigerator with a
lock or latch fitted to the
door, disable the lock/
latch, ensure that it is
left in a safe condition to
prevent the entrapment
of young children.
• This appliance must only
be used for its intended
purpose i.e the storing of
edible foodstuff.
• Do not dispose of the
appliance on a fire.
At BLOMBERG, the
care and protection of
our environment is an
ongoing commitment.
This appliance which
is among the latest
range introduced is
particularly environment
friendly. Your appliance
contains non CFC /
HFC natural substances
in the cooling system
(Called R600a) and in
the insulation (Called
cyclopentane) which are
potentially flammable
if exposed to fire.
Therefore, take care
not to damage, the
cooling circuit / pipes
of the appliance in
transportation and in
use. In case of damage
do not expose the
appliance to fire or
potential ignition source
and immediately ventilate
the room where the
appliance is situated.
• We suggest you contact
your local authority for
disposal information and
facilities available.
• To obtain the best
possible performance
and trouble free
operation from your
appliance it is very
important to carefully
read these instructions.

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• On delivery, check to
make sure that the
product is not damaged
and that all the parts
and accessories are in
perfect condition.
• Ensure that the
plug remains readily
accessible. Do not use
multiple adapter or
extension cable.
• Failure to observe
these instructions may
invalidate your right to
free service during the
guarantee period.
• Keep ventilation
openings, in the
appliance enclosure or
in the built-in structure,
clear of obstruction.
• Do not use mechanical
devices or other means
to accelerate the
defrosting process,
other than those
recommended by the
manufacturer.
• Do not damage the
refrigerant circuit.
• Do not use electrical
appliances inside
the food storage
compartments of the
appliance, unless
they are of the type
recommended by the
manufacturer.
• We suggest you keep
these instructions in
a safe place for easy
reference.
• This appliance can
be used by children
aged from 8 years and
above and persons
with reduced physical,
sensory or mental
capabilities or lack
of experience and
knowledge if they have
been given supervision
or instruction concerning
use of the appliance
in a safe way and
understand the hazards
involved.
• Children should be
supervised to ensure
that they do not play with
the appliance.
Electrical
Requirements
Before you insert the plug
into the wall socket make
sure that the voltage and
the frequency shown on
the rating plate inside the
appliance corresponds to

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your electricity supply.
Rating label is on the left
hand side of inner liner.
We recommend that this
appliance be connected
to the mains supply via a
suitable switched
and fused socket. The
appliance must be
positioned so that the plug
is accessible.
Should the mains lead
of the appliance become
damaged or should it need
replacing at any time,
it must be replaced by a
special purpose made
mains lead which can
only be obtained from a
BLOMBERG Authorised
Service Agent.
Warning! This
Appliance Must Be
Earthed
If the fitted moulded plug
is not suitable for your
socket, then the plug
should be cut off and an
appropriate plug fitted.
Destroy the old plug which
is cut off as a plug with
bared cord could cause
a shock hazard if inserted
into a socket elsewhere in
the house.
The moulded plug on this
appliance incorporates
a 13 A fuse. Should the
fuse need to be replaced
an ASTABEAB approved
BS 1362 fuse of the same
rating must be used. Do
not forget to refit the fuse
cover. In the event of losing
the fuse cover the plug
must not be used until a
replacement fuse cover
has been fitted. Colour
of the replacement fuse
cover must be the same
colour as that visible on
the pin face of the plug.
Fuse covers are available
from any good electrical
store.
Important! Fitting A
Different Plug
As the colours of the
wires in the mains lead
of this appliance may
not correspond with
the coloured markings
identifying the terminals
in your plug proceed as
follows: (See diagram).
1. Connect the green-
yellow or green (Earth)
wire to the terminal in the
plug marked ‘E’ or with
the symbol or coloured

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green and yellow or
green.
2. Connect the blue
(Neutral) wire to the
terminal in the plug
marked ‘N’ or coloured
black.
3. Connect the brown (Live)
wire to the terminal in
the plug marked ‘L’ or
coloured red.
4. With alternative plugs
a 13 A fuse must be
fitted either in the plug or
adaptor or in the main
fuse box. If in doubt
contact a qualified
electrician.
Energy Saving Tips
1. Ensure your appliance
is installed in a well
ventilated area.
2. Ensure the time between
buying chilled/frozen
food and placing them
in your appliance is
kept at minimum,
particularly in summer.
We recommend you use
a cool bag or a special
carrier bag to carry
perishable food.
FITTED WITH
BS 1362 13A FUSE ALWAYS
FIT BS 1362 REPLACEMENT
CARTRIDGE FUSE
GREEN &
YELLOW
OR
GREEN
N
BLUE
OR
BLACK
L
BROWN
OR
RED
22mm.
6mm.
6mm.
6mm. 32mm.
12mm.
FUSE
CORD GRIP
3. Do not leave the door (s)
of your appliance open
longer than necessary
and ensure they are
closed properly after
each opening.
4.Defrost frozen food in
the fridge, so that frozen
food acts as an ice pack
to assist cooling in fridge.
Compliance with
WEEE Directive and
Disposing of the Waste
Product:
Thisproduct
complies with EU
WEEE Directive
(2012/19/EU).
This product
bears a classification
symbol for waste electrical

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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
Packagingmaterialsofthe
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.
Takethemtothepackaging
material collection points
designated by the local
authorities.

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3Installation
Installation Instructions
1. The space in the room where
the appliance is installed must not be
smaller than 10 cubic metres.
2. If possible avoid placing the
appliance near cookers, radiators or
in direct sunlight as this will cause the
compressor to run for long periods.
If installed next to a source of heat
or refrigerator, maintain the following
minimum side clearances:
From Cookers 2” (50 mm)
From Radiators 12” (300 mm)
From Refrigerators or Freezers
1” (25 mm)
3. Make sure that sufficient room
is provided around the appliance
to ensure free air circulation. Allow
a minimum of 60 mm (2.4 inches)
between the top of the appliance and
the ceiling or the underside of a wall
cupboard.
4. Fit the two plastic wall spacers
supplied onto the condenser at the
back of the appliance by rotating them
1/4 turn.
5. The appliance should be
located on a smooth surface. The
two front feet can be adjusted
as required. To ensure that,your
appliance is standing upright adjust
the two front feet by turning clockwise
or anti-clockwise, until the product is
in firm contact with the floor. Correct
adjustment of feet avoids excessive
vibration and noise.
6. Refer to “Cleaning and Care”
section to prepare your appliance for
use.
7. A special receptacle is supplied
to store the mains plug during transit.
The receptacle is fixed at the back of
the cabinet, on the right hand side of
the compressor. (See diagram) Gently
remove the plug from the receptacle.
Never pull the mains cord, you may
damage the appliance. In the case
of transportation, ensure you locate
the plug in the receptacle provided
to avoid transit damage. transit
provided to avoid transit damage. The
appliance must be protected against
rain, moisture and other atmospheric
influences.
Important:
Care must be taken while cleaning
/ carrying the appliance to avoid
touching the bottom of the condenser
metal wires at the back of theappliance
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hands.

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Important:
This appliance is not designed for
stacking with any other appliance.
When positioning your appliance, take
care not to damage your flooring,
pipes,wall coverings etc.
CThis appliance is designed that
at the advised setting [4 - four on the
knob] the frozen food in the freezer
will not defrost even if the ambient
temperature falls as low as -15 °C. So
you may then install your appliance in
a garage or an unheated room without
having to worry about frozen food in the
freezer being spoilt. When the ambient
temperature returns to normal, you
may change the knob setting to suit
your needs.
WARNING:
Do not locate extension sockets or
charging transformers/power supplies
or Lithium-Iron battery operated
products adjacent to the compressor
as they could overheat.

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Reversing The Doors
We recommend that you reverse
doors before switching on for the first
time.
Tools required: Small and medium size
flat and cross-headed screwdrivers, a
pair of pliers.
Spare Parts supplied in the plastic
bag: The following parts, which are
exclusively for left hand side fitted hinge
operation are supplied in a plastic bag
with the appliance:
- Door top trim hinge covers – there
are 2 different parts, one for each side
of top trim..
We suggest you keep all the parts
supplied in the plastic bag and also
parts, which have been removed when
reversing doors, in a safe place for
possible future, re-use.
Important:
We suggest you ask somebody to
help you when moving the appliance
around and to hold doors when
removing / re-fitting hinges and doors
to avoid any injury and damage to the
product.
Please refer to diagrams supplied. To
follow numbers in brackets below, refer
to the main diagram.
1. Switch off the appliance at the
socket outlet and pull out the mains
plug.
2. Remove all loose items and
fittings and food inside the appliance.
3. Gently prise off plastic hinge
covers on both sides of front top panel
using a small flat-headed screwdriver.
(1-2)
4. Unscrew the bolts of the top
hinge and remove top hinge. (3)
5. Remove door carefully off the
bottom hinge and stand door upright
in a safe place.(4)
6. Gently prise off plastic hinge
cover on door top trim. Fit the other
door top trim plastic off hinge cover
supplied in the plastic bag.(5)
7. Gently tilt the appliance back
against a strong wall on its rear side
sufficiently to allow the lower hinge
to be removed. Take care to protect
the appliance, your wall and floor
coverings. You can utilise the original
packaging to do this.Once you tilt the
appliance back, check to make sure
the appliance is completely stable and
safe before you carry on. (6)
8. Unscrew and remove the front
feet and 1 bolt. (7)
9. Unscrew and remove the
bottom hinge. (8)
10. Unscrew and remove the
bottom hinge door stopper and
bushing and reposition them on the
other side while rotating the bushing
180°. (9)
11. Fit the bottom hinge and tighten
the screws as shown in figure. (10)
12. Fit the other front feet as shown
in figure. (11)
13. Rotate the top hinge 180°.
Unscrew the hinge pin and re-tighten it
to the opposite side. (12)
14. Fit the top hinge on the left hand
side bushing of the door. (13)
15. Locate and re-fit door to bottom
hinge pin. (14)

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16. Re-fit the upper hinge on the
opposite side by using a flat headed
screwdriver. (15)
17. Fit front top panel plastic hinge
covers on the opposite sides. (16)
18. Remove the handle cover
gently taking care not to damage the
appliance.(17)
19. Rotate 180 degrees and fit
handle to the other side after removing
hole plugs gently.(19)
20. Adjust the two front feet if
necessary.
21. Check that door opens and
closes easily, it is aligned correctly and
there are no gaps allowing air into the
cabinet. If here are gaps between the
door seal and the cabinet, adjust the
door seal by gently pulling away from
the door using fingers.
22. Check that all the hinge screws
are tightened. Avoid over tightening
the screws.
23. Put all items, fittings back in the
appliance.
24. Wait for at least 4 hours to allow
the system to settle before switching
on.
25. Once the correct storage
temperatures have been reached in
the appliance, put back all the food.

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4 Before operating
Starting
Final Check
Before you start using the refrigerator
check that:
1. The front feet have been
adjusted so the appliance is level.
2. The interior is dry and air can
circulate freely at the rear.
3. Clean the interior as
recommended under “CLEANING
AND CARE.”
4. Insert the plug into the
wall socket and switch on the
electricity supply. Avoid
accidental disconnection by taping
over the switch. Green light will glow
and the compressor will start running
in about five minutes.
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,
whether the compressor is running or
not which is quite normal.
6. If you are going to store frozen
food open the freezer door and check
that the is off (the amber light will not
come on). When temperature reaches
-18 °C or below, you can put in your
frozen food. (See Storing Frozen Food
).
7. If you are going to freeze fresh
food, you must press the fast-freeze
button. The amber light will come on
and you must wait at least three hours
before putting in your fresh food to
be frozen. (See Freezing Fresh Food)
8. Front edges of the cabinet may
feel warm. This is normal. These areas
are designed to be warm to avoid
condensation.
9. We recommend that you set the
thermostat knob at MIN setting and
monitor the temperature to ensure the
appliance maintains desired storage
temperatures (See Temperature
Control and Adjustment section).
Important Note :
10. If there is a power failure do not
open the door. Frozen food should not
be affected if the failure lasts for less
than 17 hours. If the failure is longer,
then the food should be checked and
either eaten immediately or cooked
and then re-frozen.
11. If you find the freezer door
difficult to open just after you have
closed it, don’t worry. This is due to
the pressure difference which will
equalise and allow the door to
open normally after a few moments.
12. You will hear a vacuum sound
just after closing the door. This is quite
normal.
13. When you switch on, the
appliance will not start immediately,
because the appliance
incorporates a protection device in the
electronics - wait for about 5 minutes.

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5Using your refrigerator
Setting the operating
temperature
The operating temperature is regulated
by the temperature control.
1 = Lowest cooling setting (Warmest
setting)
MAX. = Highest cooling setting
(Coldest setting)
Warm Cold
Please choose the setting according
to the desired temperature.
The interior temperature also depends
on ambient temperature, the frequency
with which the door is opened and the
amount of foods kept inside.
Frequently opening the door causes
the interior temperature to rise.
For this reason, it is recommended
to close the door again as soon as
possible after use.
The normal storage temperature of
your appliance should be -18 °C (0 °F).
If the thermostat knob is turned counter
clockwise from position 1, the appliance
will be switched off and “click” sound
will be heard. Lower temperatures can
be obtained by adjusting the thermostat
knob towards Position 4.
We recommend checking the
temperature with a thermometer to
ensure that the storage compartments
are kept to the desired temperature.
Remember to take the reading
immediately since the thermometer
temperature will rise very rapidly after
you remove it from the freezer.

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Indicator lights
There are three coloured indicator
lights located inside the appliance
which show the operating mode of the
freezer.
Amber Indicator
Illuminates when the switch is set to
max and stays on until the fast freeze
operation is deactivated.
Fast-freeze operation is for freezing
fresh food (see Freezing Fresh Food
section).
Green Indicator
Illuminates when the appliance is
connected to the mains and will glow
as long as there is electricity present.
The green indicator does not give any
indication of the temperature inside the
freezer.
Red Indicator High Temperature
Alarm
After the appliance is turned on for
the first time the alarm is not active
for 12 hours (The red LED indicator is
switched off).
After this period of time the red LED
indicator is switched on in the following
situations:
-If the appliance is overloaded with
fresh food -If the door is left open by
mistake.In these situations the red LED
indicator will continue to be switched on
until the appliance reaches the preset
temperature. If the red LED indicator is
still switched on then wait for 24 hours
before calling service.
Thermostat knob
The thermostat knob is located on the
indicator light frame.
Important:
When you lower the set temperature,
there may be a short delay before the
compressor starts to operate. This is
normal and not a compressor fault.
Freezing
Freezing food
You can use the appliance for freezing
fresh food as well as for storing pre-
frozen food.
Please refer to the recommendations
given on the packaging of your food.
• Attention
Do not freeze fizzy drinks, as the bottle
may burst when the liquid in it is frozen.
Do not exceed the freezing capacity
of your appliance in 24 hours. See the
rating label.

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Making ice
*optional
Fill the ice container with water and
place it into the freezer compartment.
Your ice will be ready approximately in
two hours.
You can remove the ice in the ice
container by removing it from the
freezer and twisting it.
In order to maintain the quality of the
food, the freezing must be effected as
rapidly as possible.
Thus, the freezing capacity will not be
exceeded, and the temperature inside
the freezer will not rise.
• Attention
Keep the already deep-frozen food
always separated with freshly placed
food.
When deep-freezing fresh food, the
cooling compressor will work until the
food is completely frozen.
If you find the freezer door difficult
to open just after you have closed it,
don’t worry. This is due to the pressure
difference which will equalize and allow
the door to open normally after a few
minutes.
You will hear a vacuum sound just after
closing the door. This is quite normal.
Fast freeze
If large amounts of fresh food are going
to be frozen, adjust the control knob to
max. 24 hours before putting the fresh
food in the fast freeze compartment.
It is strongly recommended to keep
the knob at MAX. position at least
24 hours to freeze maximum amount
of fresh food declared as freezing
capacity. Take special care not to mix
frozen food and fresh food.
Remember to turn the thermostat
knob back to its previous position once
food has frozen.
Defrosting of the appliance
The appliance defrosts automatically.

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6Maintenance and cleaning
• We recommend that you switch off
the appliance at the socket outlet
and pull out the mains plug before
cleaning.
• Never use any sharp abrasive
instrument, soap, household
cleaner, detergent and wax polish for
cleaning.
• Use luke warm water to clean the
cabinet of the appliance and wipe it
dry.
• Use a damp cloth wrung out in
a solution of one teaspoon of
bicarbonate of soda to one pint of
water to clean the interior and wipe
it dry.
• If the freezer is not going to be used
for a long period of time switch it off,
remove all food, clean it as above and
leave the door ajar.
• To remove a drawer, pull it as far as
possible, and then tilt it upwards, and
then pull it out completely.
• Any dust that gathers on the
condenser, which is located at
the back of the freezer, should be
removed once a year with a vacuum
cleaner.
• Check door seals regularly to ensure
they are clean and free from food
particles.
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.

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7Do's and Don'ts
Do-Check contents of the freezer at
regular intervals.
Do- Clean your freezer regularly.
Do- Keep food for as short a time as
possible and adhere to “Best Before”,
“Use By” dates.
Do-Store commercially frozen food in
accordance with the instructions given
on the packets that you buy.
Do-Always choose high quality fresh
food and be sure it is thoroughly clean
before you freeze it.
Do-Prepare fresh food for freezing in
small portions to ensure rapid freezing.
Do-Wrap all foods in aluminium foil or
freezer quality polythene bags and
make sure any air is excluded.
Do-Wrap frozen food when you buy
it and put it in to the freezer as soon as
possible.
Do-Separate food in the
compartments. This will enable you to
find food quickly and avoid excessive
door opening therefore save electricity.
Do-Remove ice cream from the
freezer 10-20 minutes before serving.
Don’t- Leave the door open for long
periods as this will make the freezer
more costly to run.
Don’t- Put hot food into the freezer.
Let it cool down first.
Don’t- Put liquid-filled bottles or
sealed cans containing carbonated
liquids into the freezer as they may
burst.
Don’t- Store poisonous or dangerous
substances in the Freezer. Your freezer
has been designed for the storage of
edible foodstuffs only.
Don’t- Exceed the maximum freezing
capacity (16 kg in any 24 hours) when
freezing fresh food.
Don’t- Consume ice-cream and
water ices direct from the freezer. The
low
temperature may cause ‘freezer
burns’ on lips.
Don’t- Freeze fizzy drinks.
Don’t- Try to keep frozen food which
has thawed, it should be eaten within
24 hours or cooked and refrozen.
Don’t- Remove items from the freezer
with wet hands.
Don’t- Close the door before placing
the fast-freeze compartment cover in
its place.
Don’t- Leave frozen food at room
temperature to thaw; the best way to
defrost food is to put it in the fridge
to thaw slowly. Make sure you avoid
defrosting food or food juices drip onto
other food.
Don’t-Remove the plastic cover on
the rear wall.
Don’t-Damage the pipes on the
appliance.
Problem Solving
If the appliance does not operate
when switched on, check:
•Theplugisinsertedproperlyinthe
socket and that the power supply is
on. (To check the power supply to the
socket, plug in another appliance)
• The fuse has blown/circuit breaker
has tripped/main distribution switch
has been turned off.
• The temperature control has been
set correctly.