Blomberg SOM 9650 User manual

Bedienungsanleitung
Operating instructions
SOM 9650 A+
SOM 9650
SOM 9650 XA+
SOM 9650 XA++
SOM 9650 A++
Kühlschrank
Refrigerator
Køleskab
Jääkaappi
Koelkast

Bedienungsanleitung
Operating instructions
SOM 9650 A+
SOM 9650
SOM 9650 XA+
SOM 9650 XA++
SOM 9650 A++
Réfrigérateur
Frigorifero
Kjøleskap
Kylskåp
Хладилник

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Bedienungsanleitung
Operating instructions
SOM 9650 A+
SOM 9650
SOM 9650 XA+
SOM 9650 XA++
SOM 9650 A++
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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 Warnings 5
General safety ...................................5
Starting Up........................................6
If there are any children at home........6
Intended use .....................................6
Safety instructions .............................6
Things to be done for energy saving..6
3 Installation 7
Preparation........................................7
Points to be considered when re-
transporting your refrigerator .............7
Adjusting the legs ..............................7
Before operating your refrigerator ......8
Electric connection ............................8
Disposing of the packaging ...............8
Disposing of your old refrigerator .......9
Replacing the interior light bulb .........9
Reversing the doors ........................10
4 Using your refrigerator 11
Setting the operating temperature ...11
The operating temperature is regulated
by the temperature control...............11
Using interior compartments............11
Cooling............................................12
Defrost ............................................12
5 Maintenance and
cleaning 13
Protection of plastic surfaces ..........13
6 Recommended solutions
for the problems 14

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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.
1Your refrigerator
1. Front plastic trim
2. Interior light
3. Thermostat knob
4. Movable shelves
5. Wine rack
6. 0 °C Compartment
7. Crisper
8. Adjustable front feet
9. Dairy compartment
10. Adjustable door shelves
11. Egg compartment
12. Bottle shelter wire

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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.
1Your refrigerator
1. Front plastic trim
2. Interior light
3. Thermostat knob
4. Movable shelves
5. Wine rack
6. 0 °C Compartment
7. Crisper
8. Adjustable front feet
9. Dairy compartment
10. Adjustable door shelves
11. Egg compartment
12. Bottle shelter wire

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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
overloaded, the food items may fall
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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.

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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
Please remember that the
manufacturer shall not be held liable if
the information given in the instruction
manual is not observed.
Preparation
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.
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 remember…
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. Insert the 2 plastic wedges onto
the rear ventilation as illustrated in
the following figure. Plastic wedges
will provide the required distance
between your refrigerator and
the wall in order to allow the air
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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.
Voltage and permitted fuse protection
are indicated in the “Specifications”
section.
The specified voltage must be equal to
your mains voltage.
Extension cables and multiway plugs
must not be used for connection.
A damaged power cable must be
replaced by a qualified electrician.
Product 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 them of by
classifying them in accordance
with the waste instructions. Do not
dispose them of 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 machine 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.
The climate class rate of your appliance is given
on the rating label located inside the appliance.
It specifies the appropriate operating ambient
temperatures as explained below.
Climatic class Ambient temperatures
SN .......................+10 °C to 32 °C
N .........................+16 °C to 32 °C
ST........................+18 °C to 38 °C
T..........................+18 °C to 43 °C
SN-ST .................+10 °C to 38 °C
SN-T....................+10 °C to 43 °C

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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.

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Reversing the doors

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Warm Cold
1 2 3 4 5
(Or) Min. Max.
4Using your refrigerator
Setting the operating
temperature
The operating temperature is regulated
by the temperature control.
1 = Lowest cooling setting
(Warmest setting)
5 = Highest cooling setting (Coldest
setting)
(Or)
Min. = Lowest cooling setting
(Warmest setting)
Max. = Highest cooling setting
(Coldest setting)
The average temperature inside the
fridge should be around +5°C.
Please choose the setting according
to the desired temperature.
You can set the thermostat to 3
position for best performance.
You can set your device to vacancy
mode by adjusting the thermostat
knob to “1” position.
You can set the thermostat to 5
position for quick fridge mode.
Please note that there will be different
temperatures in the cooling area.
The coldest region is immediately
above the vegetable compartment.
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.
Using interior compartments
Body shelves: Distance between
the shelves can be adjusted when
necessary.
Crisper: Vegetables and fruits can be
stored in this compartment for long
periods without decaying.
Bottle shelf: Bottles, jars and tins can
be placed in these shelves.

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Cooling
Food storage
The fridge compartment is for the
short-term storage of fresh food and
drinks.
Store milk products in the intended
compartment in the refrigerator.
Bottles can be stored in the bottle
holder or in the bottle shelf of the door.
Raw meat is best kept in a
polyethylene bag in the compartment
at the very bottom of the refrigerator.
Allow hot foods and beverages to cool
to room temperature prior to placing
them in the refrigerator.
• Attention
Store concentrated alcohol only
standing upright and tightly closed.
• Attention
Do not store explosive substances or
containers with flammable propellant
gases (canned cream, spray cans etc.)
in the device. There is a danger of
explosion.
Defrost
The fridge compartment defrosts
automatically. The thawing water
flows through the drain channel into a
collection container at the rear of the
device.
During defrosting, water droplets form
at the back of the fridge due to the
evaporator.
If not all of the drops run down, they
may freeze again after defrosting
remove them with a cloth soaked in
warm water, but never with a hard or
sharp object.
Check the flow of the thawed water
from time to time.It may become
plugged occasionally.

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5Maintenance and cleaning
ANever use gasoline, benzene or
similar substances for cleaning
purposes.
BWe recommend that you unplug the
appliance before cleaning.
CNever use any sharp abrasive
instrument, soap, household
cleaner, detergent and wax polish for
cleaning.
CUse lukewarm water to clean the
cabinet of your refrigerator and wipe it
dry.
CUse 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.
CTo 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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6Recommended 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. (MULTI ZONE, COOL
CONTROL ve 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 your 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 he plug is
inserted tightly to the wall socket.
• Are the temperature adjustments correctly made? There is a power failure. Call
your electricity supplier.

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The fridge is running frequently or for a long time.
• Your new refrigerator 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 is 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 is adjusted to a very low temperature. Adjust the fridge
temperature to a warmer degree and check.