SSM 1551 X - Refrigerator BLOMBERG - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Freestanding Larder Refrigerator
Brand	Blomberg
Model	SSM 1551 X
Color	Stainless Steel / Silver
Energy Efficiency Class	A+ (estimated)
Annual Energy Consumption	Approx. 150 kWh
Noise Level	Approx. 40 dB
Total Gross Capacity	Approx. 200 L
Refrigerator Capacity	Approx. 200 L
Freezer Capacity	None (Larder fridge only)
Climate Class	N-ST (10°C – 38°C)
Voltage	220-240 V
Frequency	50 Hz
Power Consumption	Approx. 100 W
Dimensions (H x W x D)	Approx. 145 x 60 x 65 cm
Weight	Approx. 50 kg
Defrost Type	Automatic
Shelves	Adjustable glass shelves
Door Shelves	Adjustable with bottle holder
Wine Rack	Yes
Crisper Drawers	Yes (2)
Egg Compartment	Yes
Dairy Tray	Yes
Interior Light	Yes (E14, 15W max)
Refrigerant	R600a (Isobutane)
No Frost Technology	No (manual defrost freezing compartment)
Reversible Door	Yes
Adjustable Feet	Yes (front only)
Temperature Control	Thermostat knob (1-5)
Warranty	2 years (standard)
Country of Origin	Turkey (estimated)

Frequently Asked Questions - SSM 1551 X BLOMBERG

How do I adjust the temperature on my Blomberg SSM 1551 X refrigerator?

Turn the thermostat knob located inside the fridge. Settings range from 1 (warmest) to 5 (coldest). For normal use, set it midway. In hot ambient temperatures (>25°C), turn towards 5; in cooler conditions, keep midway. Allow 24 hours to stabilize.

Does the Blomberg SSM 1551 X have an automatic defrost feature?

Yes, it defrosts automatically. Defrost water drains through a channel to a tray at the back where it evaporates. If water does not drain, check the drain tube for blockages and clear it using the plastic plunger provided.

How do I replace the interior light bulb?

Unplug the refrigerator first. Remove the burnt-out bulb and replace with an E14 screw-cap bulb, 15 watts max. Screw it securely, then plug the unit back in. If it still doesn't work, check the bulb holder or contact a technician.

What are the recommended storage temperatures for food?

Set the thermostat so that after 24 hours the average fridge temperature is no higher than 5°C (41°F). Dairy and meat should be kept on lower shelves. Use the dairy tray for butter and cheese, and the crisper drawers for fruits and vegetables.

How do I clean the refrigerator?

Unplug the appliance. Use lukewarm water for the exterior and a mixture of one teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda per pint of water for the interior. Avoid abrasive cleaners. Wipe dry and ensure no water enters the thermostat box. Once a year, vacuum dust from the condenser coils at the back.

Can I install the refrigerator in an unheated room?

No, the appliance is designed for ambient temperatures between 10°C and 32°C. In colder rooms, the compressor may not run, causing food spoilage. Avoid garages, sheds, or conservatories without heating.

Why is there water pooling inside or at the back?

During automatic defrost, water droplets may form inside. Ensure the drain tube is not blocked. If water collects at the back, check that the defrost water tray (at the back of the appliance) is clean and properly positioned.

How do I reverse the door opening direction?

Refer to the diagram in the manual (Fig. 6). Proceed in numerical order: unscrew hinges, remove door, reposition hinges on opposite side, and reattach door. You may need a screwdriver. Ensure the door seals properly after reversal.

What safety precautions should I take when using this refrigerator?

Keep ventilation openings clear. Do not use mechanical devices to defrost. Do not damage the refrigerant circuit (contains R600a, flammable). Do not store explosive substances or high-proof alcohol loosely. Keep children away from controls.

What should I do if the refrigerator is not cooling properly?

Check that the plug is securely in the socket and the power supply is on. Verify the thermostat is set correctly. Ensure the door closes fully. If the problem persists, contact the dealer. Avoid frequent door openings and allow 24 hours for temperature to stabilize after loading.

USER MANUAL SSM 1551 X BLOMBERG

Electrical requirements/2

Transportation instructions/2

Installation instructions/2-3

Suggested arrangement of food in the appliance/3

Temperature control and adjustment/4

Before operating/4

Getting to know your appliance/5

Defrosting/5

Replacing the interior light bulb/6

Cleaning and care/6-7

Repositioning the door/7

Do's and don'ts/7-8

Trouble - shooting/8

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Congratulations on your choice of a Blomberg

Appliance, designed to give you many years of service.

Safety first!

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 appliance with a lock or latch fitted to the door, ensure that it is left in a safe condition to prevent the entrapment of children.

- This appliance must only be used for its intended purpose i.e the storing and freezing of edible foodstuff.

- Do not dispose of the appliance on a fire. Your appliance contains non CFC substances in the insulation which are flammable. We suggest you contact your local authority for information on disposal and available facilities.

- We do not recommend use of this appliance in an unheated, cold room. (e.g. garage, conservatory, annex, shed, out-house etc.)

To obtain the best possible performance and trouble free operation from your appliance it is very important to read these instructions carefully. Failure to observe these instructions may invalidate your right to free service during the guarantee period.

Please keep these instructions in a safe place for easy reference.

Electrical requirements

Before inserting the plug into the wall socket make sure that the voltage and the frequency shown in the rating plate inside the appliance corresponds to your electricity supply.

We recommend that this appliance be connected to the mains supply via a suitably switched and fused socket in a readily accessible position.

Warning! This appliance must be earthed.

Repairs to electrical equipment should only be performed by a qualified technician. Incorrect repairs carried out by an unqualified person carry risks that may have critical consequences for the user of the appliance.

• 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 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 a damage do not expose the appliance to fire, 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.

WARNING- Keep ventilation openings, in 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 appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

Transportation instructions

1. The appliance should be transported only in a upright position. The packing as supplied must be intact during transportation.
2. If during the course of transport the appliance, has been positioned horizontally, it must not be operated for at least 4 hours, to allow the system to settle.
3. Failure to comply with the above instructions could result in damage to the appliance, for which the manufacturer will not be held liable.
4. The appliance must be protected against rain, moisture and other atmospheric influences.

Important!

- Care must be taken while cleaning/carrying the appliance not to touch the bottom of the condenser metal wires at the back of the appliance, as this could cause injury to fingers and hands.

- Make sure that the mains cable is not caught under the appliance during and after moving, as this could damage the cable. - Do not allow children to play with the appliance or tamper with the controls.

Installation instructions

1. Do not keep your appliance in a room where the temperature is likely to fall below 10 degrees C (50 degrees F) at night and/or especially in winter, as it is designed to operate in ambient temperatures between +10 and +32 degrees C (50 and 90 degrees F). At lower temperatures the appliance may not operate, resulting in a reduction in the storage life of the food.

2. Do not place the appliance near cookers or radiators or in direct sunlight, as this will cause extra strain on the appliance's functions. If installed next to a source of heat or freezer, maintain the following minimum side clearances: From Cookers 30 mm From Radiators 300 mm From Freezers 25 mm

3. Make sure that sufficient room is provided around the appliance to ensure free aircirculation.

4. Fit the plastic wall spacer supplied with the appliance rotating 1/4 turn to the condenser at the back of the refrigerator (fig.2).
5. The appliance should be positioned on a smooth surface.
6. Refer to "Cleaning and Care" section to prepare your appliance for use.

Suggested arrangement of food in the larder fridge

Guidelines for obtaining optimum storage and hygiene:

1. This appliance for the short-term storage of fresh food and drinks.
2. Dairy products should be stored in the special compartment provided in the door liner.
3. Cooked dishes should be stored in airtight containers and are best kept on either of the removable shelves.
4. Fresh wrapped produce can be kept on the shelf. Fresh fruit and vegetables should be cleaned and stored in the crisper bins.
5. Bottles can be kept in the door section.
6. To store raw meat, wrap in polythene bags and place on the lowest shelf. Do not allow to come into contact with cooked food, to avoid contamination. For safety, only store raw meat for two to three days.
7. For maximum efficiency, the removable shelves should not be covered with paper or

other materials to allow free circulation of cool air.

1. The shelves are fitted with rear stops and tilting for storing bottles. Lift shelf clear of grooves when adjusting.
2. To tilt a shelf, place the back of the shelf one level below the front of the shelf. To remove a tilted shelf, first release the back from the grooves and then pull.
3. Do not keep vegetable oil on door shelves. Keep food packed, wrapped or covered. Allow hot food and beverages to cool before refrigerating. Do not store explosive substances in the refrigerator. High proof alcohol must be stored upright in sealed containers. Leftover canned food should not be stored in the can.
4. Some fruit and vegetables suffer damage if kept at temperatures near 0 degrees centigrade. Therefore wrap pineapples, melon, cucumbers, tomatoes and similar produce in polythene bags.

Temperature control and adjustment

Operating temperatures are controlled by the thermostat knob (Fig. 3) and may be set between 1 and 5, the coldest position.

When the appliance is switched on for the first time, the thermostat should be adjusted so that, after 24 hours, the average fridge temperature is no higher than +5°C (+41°F).

We recommend setting the thermostat half-way between the minimum and maximum setting and monitoring to obtain the desired temperature i. e. towards maximum you will obtain a lower temperature and vice versa. Some sections of the fridge may be cooler or warmer ( such as the salad crisper

and the top part of the cabinet ) which is quite normal.

In ambient temperatures above 25^ C ( 77^ F), especially in summer, turn the thermostat knob towards 5. In ambient temperatures below 25^ C ( 77^ F) turn the thermostat knob to a half way position.

Frequent door opening causes internal temperatures to rise, so it is advisable to close as soon as possible after use.

Before operating

Final Check

Before you start using the appliance check that:

1. The interior is dry and air can circulate freely at the rear.
2. The interior is clean as recommended under "Cleaning and care."
3. The plug has been inserted into the wall socket and the electricity is switched on. When the door is open the interior light will come on.

And note that:

1. You will hear a noise as the compressor starts up. The liquid and gases sealed within the refrigeration system may also make some (noise), whether the compressor is running or not. This is quite normal.

2. Slight undulation of the top of the cabinet is quite normal due to the manufacturing process used; it is not a defect.

3. We recommend setting the thermostat knob midway and monitor the temperature to ensure the appliance maintains desired storage temperatures (See section Temperature Control and Adjustment).

4. Do not load the appliance immediately it is switched on. Wait until the correct storage temperature has been reached. We recommend checking the temperature with an accurate thermometer (see; Temperature Control and Adjustment).

Getting to know your appliance

(Fig. 1)

1. Movable shelves
2. Light bulb and thermostat box
3. Wine rack
4. Crisper cover
5. Crispers
6. Adjustable front feed
7. Dairy tray
8. Egg compartment
9. Adjustable door shelves
10. Wire frame
11. Bottle holder
12. Bottle shelf

Defrosting

The larder refrigerator defrosts automatically. The defrosting water runs to the drain tube via a collection channel and is evaporated in a special container at the back of the appliance. During defrosting, water droplets may form at the back of the larder refrigerator where a concealed evaporator is located. Some droplets may remain on the liner and refreeze when defrosting is completed. Do not use pointed or sharp-edged objects such as knives or forks to remove the droplets which have refrozen. If, at any time, the defrost water does not drain from the collection channel, check that no food particles have blocked the drain tube. The drain tube can be cleared by pushing the special plastic plunger provided down the drain tube (Fig. 4).

Replacing the interior light bulb

Should the light fail, switch off at the socket outlet and pull out the mains plug.

Then ensure the bulb is screwed securely in the bulb holder. Replace the plug and switch on. If the light still fails, obtain a replacement E14 screw-cap type 15 Watt (Max) bulb from your local electrical store and then fit it

(Fig. 5). Carefully dispose of the burnt-out light bulb immediately.

Cleaning and care

1. We recommend that you switch off the appliance at the socket outlet and pull out the mains plug before cleaning.
2. Never use any sharp instruments or abrasive substances, soap, household cleaner, detergent or wax polish for cleaning.
3. Use luke warm water to clean the cabinet of the appliance and wipe it dry.
4. 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.
5. Make sure that no water enters the temperature control box.
6. If the appliance is not going to be used for a long period of time, switch it off, remove all food, clean it and leave the door ajar.
7. We recommend that you polish the metal parts of the product (i.e. door exterior, cabinet sides) with a silicone wax (car polish) to protect the high quality paint finish.
8. Any dust that gathers on the condenser, which is located at the back of the appliance, should be removed once a year with a vacuum cleaner.
9. Check door seals regularly to ensure they are clean and free from food particles.
10. Never:
11. Clean the appliance with unsuitable material; eg petroleum based products.
12. Subject it to high temperatures in any way,
13. Scour, rub etc., with abrasive material.
14. Removal of dairy cover and door tray :
15. To remove the dairy cover, first lift the cover up by about an inch and pull it off from the side where there is an opening on the cover.
16. To remove a door tray, remove all the contents and then simply push the door tray upwards from the base.
17. Make sure that the special plastic container at the back of the appliance which collects defrost water is clean at all times. If you want

to remove the tray to clean it, follow the instructions below:

• Switch off at the socket outlet and pull out the mains plug
• Gently uncrimp the stud on the compressor, using a pair of pliers, so that the tray can be removed
• Lift it up.
• Clean and wipe it dry
• Reassemble, reversing the sequence and operations

Repositioning the door

Proceed in numerical order (Fig. 6).

Do's and don'ts

Do- Clean your larder refrigerator regularly.
Do- Keep raw meat and poultry below cooked food and dairy products.
Do- Keep food for as short a time as possible and adhere to 'Best Before' and "Use By" dates.
Do- Take off any unusable leaves on vegetables and wipe off any soil.
Do- Leave lettuce, cabbage, parsley and cauliflower on the stem.
Do- Wrap cheese firstly in greaseproof paper and then in a polythene bag, excluding as much air as possible. For best results, take out of the refrigerator compartment an hour before eating.
Do- Wrap raw meat and poultry loosely in polythene or aluminium foil. This prevents drying.
Do- Wrap fish and offal in polythene bags.
Do- Wrap food with a strong odour or which may dry out, in polythene bags or aluminium foil or place in airtight container.
Do- Wrap bread well to keep it fresh.
Do- Chill white wines, beer, lager and mineral water before serving.

Don't- Store bananas in your fridge.

Don't- Store melon in your fridge. It can be chilled for short periods as long as it is wrapped to prevent it flavouring other food.

Don't- Leave the door open for long periods as this will make the larder refrigerator more costly to run.

Don't- Cover the shelves with any protective materials which may obstruct air circulation.

Don't- Store poisonous or any dangerous substances in the larder refrigerator. Your larder refrigerator has been designed for the storage of edible foodstuffs only.

Don't- Consume food which has been refrigerated for an excessive length of time.

Don't- Store cooked and fresh food together in the same container. They should be packaged and stored separately.

Don't- Let defrosting food or food juices drip onto food in your larder refrigerator.

Trouble - shooting

If the appliance does not operate when switched on, check;

• That 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)
• Whether the fuse has blown/circuit breaker has tripped/main distribution switch has been turned off.
• That the temperature control has been set correctly.
• That the new plug is wired correctly, if you have changed the fitted, moulded plug.

If the appliance is still not operating at all after above checks, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the unit.

Please ensure that above checks have been done, as a charge will be made if no fault is found.

Komfur	30mm
Radiator	300mm
Fryser	25mm

BLI KJENT MED APPARATET (Fig.1)

1. Flyttbare hyller
2. Pære og termostatboks
3. Vinstativ
4. Lokk til grønnsaksskuffen
5. Grønnsaksskuff
6. Justerbare framben
7. Rom til meieriprodukter
8. Eggbrett
9. Justerbare hyller i døren
10. Fiber ram
11. Flaske beholder
12. Flaskehyller

AVRIMING

Avrimingen av kjøleskapet foregår automatisk. Smeltevannet ledes via en oppsamlingskanal til dreneringsrøret og ut i en beholder bak på apparatet.

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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.