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Bertazzoni TFT Column Message “Check Cond”: time to clean the condenser

On Bertazzoni refrigerator and freezer columns with a TFT display, such as the REF18FCBIPRV and REF24FCBIPNV, and on the REF36BMBIPRT bottom-mount, the display shows "Check Cond" every 6 months as a reminder to clean the condenser.…

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Code
Check Cond
Appliance
Refrigerator
Brand
Bertazzoni
Warranty
30-day workmanship

What Check Cond means

On Bertazzoni refrigerator and freezer columns with a TFT display, such as the REF18FCBIPRV and REF24FCBIPNV, and on the REF36BMBIPRT bottom-mount, the display shows "Check Cond" every 6 months as a reminder to clean the condenser. It is a maintenance message, not a breakdown. On the bottom-mount BMBI models you clean the condenser and then press and hold Enter for 5 seconds to clear the message.

Common causes of Check Cond

  • The 6-month reminder interval has passed
  • Dust and pet hair built up on the condenser
  • A grille or toe-kick area blocked
✓ One safe check you can try

1. Switch the appliance off or unplug it before you clean. 2. Remove the lower grille as the instructions describe. 3. Vacuum the condenser coils and surrounding area gently with a soft brush. 4. Put the grille back and restore power. 5. On BMBI models, press and hold Enter for 5 seconds to reset the message.

! Why to stop there
  • Bending the condenser fins reduces cooling.
  • Reaching behind a built-in unit without turning power off risks a shock.
  • Skipping the cleaning shortens compressor life.
  • If the message returns right away, the cleaning may not have been enough.
Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.
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Check CondCheck Cond questions
Is "Check Cond" a real error?

No. It is a maintenance reminder that appears every 6 months. Clean the condenser and the message can be cleared, and the appliance keeps cooling as normal in the meantime.

How do I clear the message?

On the BMBI bottom-mount models, press and hold Enter for 5 seconds after cleaning. Do the cleaning first, because the message returns on its next interval either way.

How often should the condenser be cleaned?

Every 6 months is the interval the display uses. Homes with pets or heavy cooking dust may need it more often to keep cooling efficient.

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