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| Product type | Fridge-freezer |
| Brand | Blomberg |
| Model | FNE 1531 |
| Climate class | SN-T (from +10 °C to +43 °C) |
| Power supply | 230 V ~ 50 Hz |
| Refrigerant | R600a (isobutane) |
| Temperature setting | Rotary thermostat from 1 (warm) to Max (cold) |
| Defrost | Automatic |
| Fast freeze | Yes, with dedicated button and orange indicator |
| Indicator lights | Green (power), Orange (fast freeze), Red (alarm) |
| Number of drawers | Not specified |
| Ice cube tray | Yes |
| Adjustable feet | Yes (2 front feet) |
| Door reversibility | Yes |
| Installation type | Freestanding (built-in possible) |
| Cleaning | Warm water and mild soap, do not use abrasives |
| Condenser maintenance | Annual vacuum cleaning |
| Safety | Child supervision recommended, grounding mandatory |
| Power cord | Length not specified |
| Accessories | Ice cube tray, drawers, shelves |
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USER MANUAL FNE 1531 BLOMBERG
Transport instructions. 2
Disposal 2
Appliance Setup 2
Get to know your appliance. /3
Prior to startup. 3
Setting the operating temperature. /4
Indicator lights ./4
Freezing 5
Defrosting of the appliance .5
Cleaning and care .6
Practical tips and notes .7
Normal operating noises. 7
What, if. 8
Reversing the door. 8
Meaning of energy fiche. /9
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Congratulations on your choice of our product which will certainly provide you with many years of good service.
Safety comes first!
Please read this Instruction Manual carefully. It contains important information on how to use your new appliance. If instructions are not adhered to, you may lose your right to service at no charge during the warranty period. Please keep this manual in a safe place and pass it on to later users if applicable.
- Do not connect your appliance to the power supply until all packing and transit protectors have been removed.
- Leave to stand upright for at least 4 hours before switching on to allow the system to settle if transported horizontally.
This appliance must only be used for its intended purpose, i.e. the storing and freezing of edible foodstuff. - We do not recommend use of this appliance in an unheated, cold room e.g. garage, conservatory, annex, shed, outdoors, etc. See 'Location'.
- On delivery, check to make sure that the product is not damaged and that all the parts and accessories are in perfect condition.
- Do not operate a damaged appliance; if in doubt, check with your dealer.
- Do not allow children to play with the appliance.
- Do not sit or stand on or let the children sit or stand on the appliance or on the pull-out parts.
- Do not hang on the appliance door.
- Your appliance contains no fluoridated coolants (CFC/HFC), but isobutane (R 600 a), a natural gas which is highly compatible with the environment.
(R 600 a) is easily flammable. Therefore, be sure that the cooling circuit is not damaged either during transport or during operations. In the event of damage;
- Avoid any open flame, sources of sparks and flammable substances.
- Immediately air the room in which the appliance is located.
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In case the coolant spraying out contacts your eyes it may cause eye injuries.
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The space in the room where the appliance is installed must not be smaller than 10 cubic metres.
- Do not dispose of the appliance in a fire. Your appliance contains non CFC substances in the insulation which are flammable.
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Please contact the local authority in your region for information on disposal methods and facilities available.
Warning - Keep ventilation openings on the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
Warning - Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
Warning - Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
Warning - Do not use electrical devices inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer. -
Avoid touching the metal condenser wiring on the backside of the appliance; there is risk of injury.
- In the event of a possible malfunction, disconnect the appliance from the power supply first.
- Prior to cleaning the appliance always unplug the appliance or switch off the circuit breaker. Do not pull from the power cable. Pull from the plug.
- Repairs to the electrical equipment may only be made by qualified experts. If the power cable is damaged, the manufacturer or customer service must replace it in order to avoid danger.
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Transport instructions
The appliance should be transported only in upright position.
The packing as supplied must be intact during transportation.
If the appliance is transported in the horizontal position, it must be placed vertically and left in this position for 4 hours before taking into operation.
The appliance must be protected against rain, moisture and other atmospheric influences.
The manufacturer assumes no liability if safety instructions are disregarded.
Disposal
Make the appliance unusable immediately. Pull out the mains plug and cut the power cable. Remove or destroy snap or latch locks before disposing of the appliance. In this manner you prevent children from locking themselves in and endangering their lives.
Appliance setup
- Do not operate your appliance in a room where the temperature is likely to fall below 10^ at night and/or especially in winter. At lower temperatures the appliance may not operate, resulting in a reduction in the storage life of the food.
- 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^ to 32^
N +16 ^ C to 32^
ST +18°C to 38°C
T. +18 °C to 43 °C
SN-ST. +10^ to 38^
SN-T +10 °C to 43 °C
Location
Only place the appliance in dry rooms which can be ventilated.
Avoid direct sunlight or direct heat sources such as a stove or a heater.
If this cannot be avoided, the following minimum distances should be maintained:
Electric stoves: 3.00 cm
Heater: 3.00 cm
Cooling devices: 2.50 cm
Make sure that sufficient room is provided around the appliance to ensure free air circulation.
Depending on the model of your product, two plastic wall spacers or a back air grille is supplied with your appliance.
If your appliance is equipped with an air grille, please refer (Fig. 5) for installation of the air grille.
- The appliance should be placed on a level 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 counter-clockwise, until the product is in firm contact with the floor. Correct adjustment of feet avoids excessive vibration and noise.
Electrical connections
Warning
This appliance must be grounded.
- Check whether the power type and voltage in your region corresponds to the one stated on the rating label inside the appliance.
- The electrical safety of the appliance is only assured when the grounding system in the house is installed in accordance with regulations.
- When placing the appliance, do not let the power cable get stuck under it; otherwise the cable will be damaged.
- Ensure that the plug remains readily accessible. Do not use a multiple adapter bar or an extension cable.
- The electrical specifications of your appliance is given on the rating label located inside the appliance.
- Route power cable to allow easy connection and disconnection after installation.
"If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard."
- A contact separator should be used if the power cable is not accessible. (for built-in models)
Get to know your appliance
Warning
Below information about accessories are supplied only for reference. Below accessories may not be exactly same as the accessories of your appliance.
Fig. 1
- Top trim
- Fast-Freeze switch
- Indicator lights
- Thermostat knob
- Ice bank
- Freezer fan
- Fast-freeze compartment
- Frozen-food compartments
- Adjustable front feet
Do not place hot objects or any appliance that generates heat on the top trim otherwise the top trim may be damaged.
Prior to startup
Before you start operating your appliance, the following points should be re-checked for safety:
- Is the appliance standing level on the floor?
- Is there sufficient space for good air circulation?
- Is the interior clean? (Also see the section 'Cleaning and care')
- Set the thermostat knob half way between 1 and Max.
- Now connect the appliance to the mains.
Do not place foodstuff into the refrigerator until the temperature has reached the desired level.
Setting the operating temperature
(Fig. 2)
The operating temperature is regulated by the temperature control.
1 = Lowest cooling setting (Warmest setting)
MAX. = Highest cooling setting (Coldest setting)
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^ (0°F). Lower temperatures can be obtained by adjusting the thermostat knob towards Position MAX. 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.
Indicator lights
There are three coloured indicator lights located on the front of the appliance which shows the operating mode of the freezer. (Fig. 2)
Green Indicator (1) Illuminates when the appliance is connected to the mains and will glow as long as electricity is available.
Amber Indicator (2) This indicator will glow when the fast freeze switch (4) is on and will continue to glow until the fast freeze switch is turned off. The compressor will run continuously while fast freeze switch is on.
Fast freeze operation is for freezing fresh food.
Red Indicator (3) Illuminates:
a) If the pre-set temperature can not be maintained.
b) If excessive amounts of fresh food are placed inside.
c) If the appliance door is left open accidentally.
IMPORTANT:
When you press the fast freeze switch, there may be a short delay before the compressor starts to operate. This is normal and does not indicate a compressor fault.
Freezing
Freezing food
The freezing area is marked with symbol on the door liner. You can use the appliance for freezing free 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.
Be careful with frozen products such as coloured ice-cubes. Do not exceed the freezing capacity of your appliance in 24 hours. See the rating label. 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 hot food, the cooling compressor will work until the food is completely frozen. This can temporarily cause excessive cooling of the refrigeration compartment.
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.
Making ice cubes
Fill the ice-cube tray 3/4 full with water and place it in the freezer.
As soon as the water has turned into ice, you can take out the ice cubes.
Never use sharp objects such as knives or forks to remove the ice cubes. There is a risk of injury!
Let the ice cubes slightly thaw instead, or put the bottom of the tray in hot water for a short moment.
Fast freeze
If large amounts of fresh food are going to be frozen, push the fast freeze switch 24 hours before putting the fresh food in the fast freeze compartment.
It is strongly recommended to keep fast freeze switch on 24 hours to freeze maximum amount of fresh food declared as freezing capacity.
Take special care not to mix frozen food and fresh food.
Defrosting of the appliance
Your appliance defrosts automatically.
Warnings!
The fan inside the freezer compartment circulates cold air. Never insert any object through the guard. Do not allow children to play with the freezer fan.
Never store products that contain inflammable propellant gas (eg dispensers, spray cans etc.) or explosive substances.
Don't cover the shelves with any protective materials, which may obstruct air circulation. Do not allow children to play with the appliance or tamper with the controls.
Do not obstruct the freezer fan guard to ensure that you obtain the best possible performance from your appliance.
Cleaning and care
Interior and Exterior Surfaces
Attention
Always unplug the power cable or switch off the circuit breaker before cleaning.
Clean the exterior using lukewarm water and a mild detergent.
Never use detergents, abrasive or acidic agents.
Wipe the inside compartment dry.
Be careful to prevent water from getting into contact with the electrical connections of the temperature control or the interior light.
If the appliance is not going to be used for a long period of time, unplug the power cable and remove all food. Clean the appliance and keep the door open.
To preserve the appearance of your appliance, you can polish the exterior and the door accessories with a silicone wax.
Clean the condenser at the back of the appliance once a year using a brush or a vacuum cleaner. Dust build-up leads to increased energy consumption.
Inspect the door gasket at regular intervals.
Clean with water only, and wipe totally dry.
Cleaning of the accessories
Drawers:
To clean a drawer, pull it out as far as possible, tilt it upwards and then pull it out completely.
Practical tips and notes
Freezing
- Always leave food to thaw in a container that allows the thawing water to run off.
- Do not exceed the maximum allowable freezing capacity when freezing fresh food (see the section "Freezing")
- Do not give children ice-cream and ices directly from the freezer.
The low temperature may cause cold burns on lips.
- Never re-freeze defrosted food; defrosted food must be consumed within 24 hours. Only food that has been cooked can be refrozen.
- Do not take out frozen food with wet hands.
- Store only fresh and impeccable food.
- Always use appropriate packaging material to avoid odour penetration or degradation of the food.
- Store commercially frozen food in accordance with the instructions given on the packaging.
- Freeze cooked food in small quantities. This ensures rapid freezing and maintains the quality of the food.
- Do not freeze liquids in tightly closed bottles or containers.
The bottles/containers may burst at low temperatures.
- Carry pre-frozen food in suitable bags and place it in your freezer as soon as possible. Always defrost food in the fridge compartment.
Normal operating noises
Various functional noises are completely normal due to the operation of the cooling system of your appliance;
Gurgling, hissing, boiling or bubbling noises are caused by the refrigerant, circulating inside the cooling system. These noises can still be heard for a short period of time after the compressor shuts off.
- Sudden, sharp cracking or popping noises are caused by the expansion and contraction of the inside walls or some components inside the cabinets.
- Buzzing, whirring, pulsating or high-pitched humming noises are caused by the compressor. These noises are slightly louder at the start-up of the compressor and reduce when the appliance reaches the operating temperatures.
Also to avoid disturbing vibrations and noises make sure that;
- Your refrigerator is standing level on all four feet.
- Your refrigerator is not in contact with the walls, surrounding objects or kitchen cabinets and furniture.
- Cans, bottles or dishes inside the refrigerator are not touching and hitting each other.
- All shelves and bins are mounted correctly inside the refrigerator cabinets and doors.
What, if....
1- The appliance will not work, even though it is switched on.
- Check if the power cable is properly connected!
- Check if the mains supply is in order, or if a circuit breaker has been tripped!
- Check the temperature control for correct setting!
2- There is a power failure.
Your freezer is suitable for the long-term storage of frozen food that are available commercially and also can be used to freeze and store fresh food.
Do not open the door in case of a power failure.
For a **** rated appliance, frozen food in the freezer compartment will not be affected if the power failure lasts shorter than the "Conservation Time From Failure (hours)" mentioned in the rating label.
If the power failure is longer than the "Conservation Time From Failure (hours)", then the food should be checked and either consumed immediately or cooked and then re-frozen.
3- Other possible malfunctions
Not every malfunction is a case for our customer service. Very often, you can easily resolve the problem without requesting service. Before requesting service, please check if the malfunction has been caused by an operating error. If this is the case, and a service has been requested, a service charge will be levied even if the appliance is still under guarantee.
If the problem persists please contact your dealer or customer service.
Please have the type and serial number of your appliance ready when calling. The rating label is located inside the appliance.
Reversing the door
Proceed in numerical order (Fig. 6).
This product bears 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 minimize 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.
Energy
Manufacturer
Model
More efficient
Less efficient
Energy consumption kWh/year
(Based on standard test results for 24 h)
Actual consumption will
depend on how the appliance is
used and where it is located
Fresh food volume I
Frozen food volume I
Chill compartment volume I
Noise
(dB(A) re 1 pW)
Volume cibo fresco / litri
Volume cibo congelato / litri
Compartment fraîcheur volume I
Bruit
(dB (A) re 1 pW)
