Blomberg KQD 1620 GB User manual

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KQD 1620 GB
Refrigerator
User Manual
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Please read this manual before using the product!
Dear Customer,
We'd like you to make the best use of our product, which has been manufactured in modern facilities
with care and meticulous quality controls.
Thus, we advice you to read the entire user manual before you use the product. In case the product
changes hands, do not forget to hand the guide to its new owner along with the product.
This guide will help you use the product quickly and safely.
• Please read the user guide carefully before installing and operating the product.
• Always observe the applicable safety instructions.
• Keep the user guide within easy reach for future use.
• Please read any other documents provided with the product.
Keep in mind that this user guide may apply to several product models. The guide clearly indicates any
variations of different models.
CImportant information and useful
tips.
ARisk of life and property.
BRisk of electric shock.
The product’s packaging is made of
recyclable materials, in accordance
with the National Environment
Legislation.

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1. Safety and environment instructions3
2 Your Refrigerator 7
2 Your Refrigerator 8
3 Installation 9
3.1 Appropriate location for installation . . . . . . . .9
3.2 Installing the plastic wedges . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
3.3 Adjusting the feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
3.4 Electric connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
4 Preparation 12
4.1 Things to be done for saving energy . . . . .12
4.2 Recommendations about the fresh food
compartment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
4.3 Initial use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
5 Operating the product 14
5.1 Indicator panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
5.2 Indicator panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
5.3 Freezing fresh food. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
5.4 Recommendations for preserving the frozen
food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
5.5 Deep-freeze information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
5.6 Placing the food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
5.7 Door open warning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
5.8 Chiller compartment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
5.9 Crisper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
5.10 Humidity-controlled crisper . . . . . . . . . . . .21
(FreSHelf). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
5.11 Egg tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
5.12 Movable Middle Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
5.13 Cool Control Storage Compartment . . . . .22
5.14 Blue light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
5.15 Odour filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
5.16 Wine cellar compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
5.17 Using internal water dispenser . . . . . . . . .24
5.18 Dispensing Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
5.19 For using water dispenser. . . . . . . . . . . . .25
5.20 Icematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
5.21 Icematic and ice storage container . . . . . .26
6 Maintenance and Cleaning 27
7Troubleshooting 28

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1. Safety and environment instructions
This section provides the safety
instructions necessary to prevent
the risk of injury and material
damage. Failure to observe these
instructions will invalidate all
types of product warranty.
Intended use
A
WARNING:
Keep ventilation openings,
in the appliance enclosure
or in the built-instructure,
clear of obstruction.
A
WARNING:
Do not use mechanical
devices or other means
to accelerate the
defrosting process, other
than those recommended
by the manufacturer.
AWARNING:
Do not damage the
refrigerant circuit.
A
WARNING:
Do not use electrical
appliances inside
the food storage
compartments of the
appliance, unless
they are of the type
recommended by the
manufacturer.
This appliance is intended to be
used in household and similar
applications such as
– staff kitchen areas in shops,
offices and other working
environments;
– farm houses and by clients in
hotels, motels and other residential
type environments;
– bed and breakfast type
environments;
– catering and similar non-retail
applications.
1.1.General safety
• This product should not be
used by persons with physical,
sensory and mental disabilities,
without sufficient knowledge
and experience or by children.
The device can only be used by
such persons under supervision
and instruction of a person
responsible for their safety.
Children should not be allowed to
play with this device.
• In case of malfunction, unplug
the device.
• After unplugging, wait at least 5
minutes before plugging in again.
• Unplug the product when not in
use.
• Do not touch the plug with wet
hands! Do not pull the cable to
plug off, always hold the plug.

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Important instructions regarding safety and environment
• Do not plug in the refrigerator if
the socket is loose.
• Unplug the product during
installation, maintenance,
cleaning and repair.
• If the product will not be used
for a while, unplug the product
and remove any food inside.
• Do not use the product when
the compartment with circuit
cards located on the upper back
part of the product (electrical
card box cover) (1) is open.
1
1
• Do not use steam or steamed
cleaning materials for cleaning
the refrigerator and melting the
ice inside. Steam may contact
the electrified areas and cause
short circuit or electric shock!
• Do not wash the product by
spraying or pouring water on it!
Danger of electric shock!
• In case of malfunction, do not
use the product, as it may
cause electric shock. Contact
the authorised service before
doing anything.
• Plug the product into an
earthed socket. Earthing
must be done by a qualified
electrician.
• If the product has LED type
lighting, contact the authorised
service for replacing or in case
of any problem.
• Do not touch frozen food with
wet hands! It may adhere to
your hands!
• Do not place liquids in bottles
and cans into the freezer
compartment. They may
explode.
• Place liquids in upright position
after tightly closing the lid.
• Do not spray flammable
substances near the product,
as it may burn or explode.
• Do not keep flammable
materials and products with
flammable gas (sprays, etc.) in
the refrigerator.
• Do not place containers
holding liquids on top of the
product. Splashing water on
an electrified part may cause
electric shock and risk of fire.
• Exposing the product to rain,
snow, sunlight and wind will
cause electrical danger. When
relocating the product, do not

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Important instructions regarding safety and environment
pull by holding the door handle.
The handle may come off.
• Take care to avoid trapping any
part of your hands or body in
any of the moving parts inside
the product.
• Do not step or lean on the door,
drawers and similar parts of
the refrigerator. This will cause
the product to fall down and
cause damage to the parts.
• Take care not to trap the power
cable.
1.1.1 HC warning
If the product comprises a cooling
system using R600a gas, take
care to avoid damaging the
cooling system and its pipe while
using and moving the product.
This gas is flammable. If the
cooling system is damaged, keep
the product away from sources
of fire and ventilate the room
immediately.
CThe label on the inner left
side indicates the type of
gas used in the product.
1.1.2 For models with
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 if 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 drinking water only.
1.2.Intended use
• This product is designed for
home use. It is not intended for
commercial use.

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Important instructions regarding safety and environment
• The product should be used to
store food and beverages only.
• Do not keep sensitive
products requiring controlled
temperatures (vaccines,
heat sensitive medication,
medical supplies, etc.) in the
refrigerator.
• The manufacturer assumes no
responsibility for any damage
due to misuse or mishandling.
• Original spare parts will be
provided for 10 years, following
the product purchasing date.
1.3.Child safety
• Keep packaging materials out
of children’s reach.
• Do not allow the children to
play with the product.
• If the product’s door comprises
a lock, keep the key out of
children’s reach.
1.4. 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.
1.5. Compliance with RoHS Directive
• This product complies with EU WEEE Directive
(2011/65/EU). It does not contain harmful and
prohibited materials specified in the Directive.
1.6. 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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CFigures in this user manual are schematic and may not match the product exactly. If the subject parts
are not included in the product you have purchased, then those parts are valid for other models.
2 Your Refrigerator
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4
5
6
7
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1
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1- Control and indicator panel
2- Butter & Cheese section
3- 70 mm moving door shelf
4- Fridge compartment glass shelf
5- Fridge compartment crisper
6- Gallon door shelf
7- Chiller compartment
8- Icebox drawer
9- Multizone compartment glass shelf/cooler
10- Freezer compartment drawers
11- Multizone Compartment's drawer
* OPTIONAL

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CFigures in this user manual are schematic and may not match the product exactly. If the subject parts
are not included in the product you have purchased, then those parts are valid for other models.
2 Your Refrigerator
1- Control and indicator panel
2- Butter & Cheese section
3- 70 mm moving door shelf
4- Fridge compartment glass shelf
5- Fridge compartment crisper
6- Gallon door shelf
7- Chiller compartment
8- Icebox drawer
9- Multizone compartment glass shelf/cooler
10- Freezer compartment drawers
* OPTIONAL
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*3
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3.1 Appropriate location
for installation
Contact an Authorized Service for the installation
of the product. In order to prepare the product
for use, refer the information in the user manual
and ensure that electrical installation and water
installation are appropriate. If not, call a qualified
electrician and technician to have any necessary
arrangements carried out.
BWARNING: Manufacturer shall not
be held liable for damages that may
arise from procedures carried out by
unauthorized persons.
BWARNING: Product must not be plugged
in during installation. Otherwise, there is
the risk of death or serious injury!
A
WARNING: : If the door clearance of the
room where the product shall be placed is
so tight to prevent passing of the product,
remove the door of the room and pass the
product through the door by turning it to
its side; if this does not work, contact the
authorized service.
•Placetheproductonalevelfloorsurfaceto
prevent jolts.
•Installtheproductatleast30cmawayfrom
heat sources such as hobs, heater cores and
stoves and at least 5 cm away from electrical
ovens.
•Productmustnotbesubjectedtodirectsunlight
and kept in humid places.
•Appropriateairventilationmustbeprovided
around your product in order to achieve an
efficient operation. If the product is to be placed
in a recess in the wall, pay attention to leave at
least 5 cm distance with the ceiling and side
walls.
•Donotinstalltheproductinplaceswherethe
temperature falls below -5°C.
3.2 Installing the plastic wedges
Plastic wedges supplied with the product are
used to create the distance for the air circulation
between the product and the rear wall.
3 Installation
1. To install the wedges, remove the screws on the
product and use the screws supplied together with the
wedges.
2. Insert the 2 plastic wedges onto the rear ventilation
cover as illustrated in the figure.
3.3 Adjusting the feet
If the product stands unbalanced after installation,
adjust the feet on the front by rotating them to the
right or left.