BOSCH KIR81VSF0G Integrated Upright Fridge User Manual

BOSCH KIR81VSF0G Integrated Upright Fridge

Safety

Observe the following safety instructions.
General information

• Read this instruction manual carefully.
• Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe for future reference or for the next owner.
• Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit.

Intended use
This appliance is only intended to be fully fitted in a kitchen.
Only use this appliance:

•  For chilling food.
•  In private households and in enclosed spaces in a domestic environment.
•  Up to an altitude of 2000 m above sea level.

Restriction on user group
This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or over and by people who have reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or inadequate experience and/or knowledge, provided that they are supervised or have been instructed on how to use the appliance safely and have understood the resulting dangers. Children must not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be performed by children unless they are being supervised. Children above the age of three years old and younger than eight
years old may load and unload the the fridge-freezer.
Safe transport
WARNING ‒ Risk of injury!
The high weight of the appliance may result in injury when lifted.

•  Do not lift the appliance on your own.

Safe installation
WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock!
Incorrect installation is dangerous.

• Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate.

• Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating cur-rent only via a properly installed socket with earthing.

• The protective conductor system of the domestic electrical installation must be properly installed.

• Never equip the appliance with an external switching device, e.g. a timer or remote control.

• When the appliance is installed, the mains plug of the power cord must be freely accessible. If free access is not possible, an all-pole isolating switch must be installed in the permanent electrical installation according to the installation regulations.

• When installing the appliance, check that the power cable is not trapped or damaged.
  If the insulation of the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous.

• Never let the power cord come into contact with heat sources.

WARNING ‒ Risk of explosion!
If the appliance’s ventilation openings are sealed, a leak in the refrigeration circuit may result in a flammable mixture of gas and air.

• Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.

WARNING ‒ Risk of fire!
It is dangerous to use an extended power cord and non-approved adapters.

• Do not use extension cables or multiple socket strips.

• If the power cord is too short, contact Customer Service.

• Only use adapters approved by the manufacturer.
  Portable multiple socket strips or portable power supply units may over heat and cause a fire.

• Do not place portable multiple socket strips or power supply units on the back of the appliance

Safe use
WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock!
An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock.

• Only use the appliance in enclosed spaces.
• Never expose the appliance to intense heat or humidity.
• Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners to clean the appliance.

WARNING ‒ Risk of suffocation!
Children may put packaging material over their heads or wrap themselves up in it and suffocate.

• Keep packaging material away from children.

• Do not let children play with packaging material.
  Children may breathe in or swallow small parts, causing them to suffocate.

• Keep small parts away from children.

• Do not let children play with small parts.

WARNING ‒ Risk of explosion!
If the cooling circuit is damaged, flammable refrigerant may es-cape and explode.

• To accelerate the defrosting process, do not use any other mechanical devices or means other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

• If food is stuck to the freezer compartment, loosen it with a blunt implement such as the handle of a wooden spoon.
  Products which contain flammable propellants and explosive sub-stances may explode, e.g. spray cans.

• Do not store products which contain flammable propellants (e.g. spray cans) or explosive substances in the appliance.

WARNING ‒ Risk of fire!
Electrical devices within the appliance may cause a fire, e.g. heat-ers or electric ice makers.

• Do not operate electrical devices within the appliance.

WARNING ‒ Risk of injury!
Injury to the eyes caused by escaping flammable refrigerant and hazardous gases.

• Do not damage the tubes of the refrigerant circuit or the insulation.

CAUTION ‒ Risk of harm to health!
To prevent food from being contaminated, you must observe the following instructions.

• If the door is open for an extended period of time, this may lead to a considerable temperature increase in the compartments of the appliance.

• Regularly clean the surfaces that may come into contact with food and accessible drain systems.

• Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the refrigerator so that they do not touch or drip on other food.

• If the fridge/freezer is empty for an extended period of time, switch off the appliance, defrost it, clean it and leave the door open to prevent the formation of mould.
  Metal or metal-style parts in the appliance may contain aluminium. If acidic food comes into contact with aluminium in the appliance, aluminium foil ions may pass into the food.

• Do not consume soiled food.

Damaged appliance
WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock!
If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous.

• Never operate a damaged appliance.

• Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Always unplug the appliance at the mains.

• If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, immediately un-plug the power cord or switch off the fuse in the fuse box.

• Call customer services. → Page 24
  Incorrect repairs are dangerous.

• Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff.

• Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance.

•  If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s Customer Service or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent any risk.

WARNING ‒ Risk of fire!

• If the tubes are damaged, flammable refrigerant and harmful gases may escape and ignite.
•  Keep naked flames and ignition sources away from the appliance.
• Ventilate the room.
•  Switch off the appliance. → Page 15
•  Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.
•  Call after-sales service. → Page 24

Preventing material damage

ATTENTION!
Using the base, runners or appliance doors as a seat surface or climbing surface may damage the appliance.

• Do not stand or support your self on the base, runners or doors.
  Contamination with oil or fat may cause plastic parts and door seals to be come porous.

• Keep plastic parts and door seals free of oil and grease.
  Metal or metal-style parts in the appliance may contain aluminium. Aluminium reacts when it comes into contact with acidic foods.

• Do not store unpackaged food in the appliance.

Environmental protection and saving energy

 Disposing of packaging

The packaging materials are environ-mentally compatible and can be re-cycled.

• Sort the individual components by type and dispose of them separately.

Saving energy

If you follow these instructions, your appliance will use less power.
Selecting the installation location

• Keep the appliance out of direct sunlight.
• Install the appliance as far away as possible from heating elements, cookers and other heat sources:
  • Maintain a 30 mm clearance to electric or gas cookers.
  • Maintain a 300 mm clearance to oil or solid-fuel cookers.
• Use a niche depth of 560 mm.
• Never cover or block the external ventilation openings.

Saving energy during use
Note:
The arrangement of the fittings does not affect the energy consumption of the appliance.

• Open the appliance only briefly and then close it carefully.
• Never cover or block the interior ventilation openings or the exterior ventilation openings.
• Transport purchased food in a cool bag and place in the appliance quickly.
• Allow warm food and drinks to cool down before storing them.
• Thaw frozen food in the refrigerator compartment to utilize the low temperature of the food.
• Always leave some space between the food and to the back panel.

Installation and connection

Scope of delivery

After unpacking all parts, check for any transport damage and for completeness of delivery. If you have any complaints, contact your dealer or our after- sales service→ Page 24.
The delivery consists of the following:

• Built-in appliance
  Equipment and accessories1

•  Installation material

•  Installation instructions

• User manual

• Customer service directory

•  Warranty enclosure2

• Energy label

•  Information on energy consumption and noises

Criteria for the installation location

WARNING
Risk of explosion!
If the appliance is in a space that is too small, a leak in the refrigeration circuit may result in a flammable mixture of gas and air.

•  Only install the appliance in a space with a volume of at least 1 m3 per 8 g refrigerant. The volume of refrigerant is indicated on the rating plate. → “Appliance”,
  

The weight of the appliance ex works may be up to 70 kg depending on the model. The subfloor must be sufficiently stable to bear the weight of the appliance.
Permitted room temperature
The permitted room temperature depends on the appliance’s climate class. The climate class can be found on the rating plate. → “Appliance”,

The appliance is fully functional within the permitted room temperature. If an appliance with climate class SN is operated at colder room temperatures, the appliance will not be damaged up to a room temperature of 5 °C.
Niche dimensions
Observe the niche dimensions if yo install your appliance in the niche. If this is not the case, problems may occur when installing the appliance.
Niche depth
Install the appliance in the recommended niche depth of 560 mm. If the niche depth is smaller, the energy consumption increases slightly. The niche depth must be a minimum
550 mm.
Niche width
An inside niche width of at least 560 mm is required for the appliance.

Installing the appliance

•  Install the appliance in accordance with the enclosed installation instructions.

 Preparing the appliance for the first time

1. Remove the informative material.
2. Remove the protective foil and transit bolts, e.g. remove the adhesive strips and carton.
3.  Clean the appliance for the first time. → Page 18

 Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply

1. Insert the mains plug of the appliance’s power cable in a socket nearby.
   The connection data of the appliance can be found on the rating plate. → “Appliance”,
   

2.  Check the mains plug is inserted properly. a The appliance is now ready for use.

Familiarizing yourself with your appliance

Appliance

You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here.

1.  Control panel → Page 13
2.  Variable shelf → Page 14
3. Extendable shelf → Page 14
4. Fruit and vegetable container with humidity control → Page 14
5.  Fruit and vegetable container → Page 14
6. Rating plate → Page 24
7.  Butter and cheese compartment → Page 15
8. Door storage compartment for large bottles → Page 15

Note:
Deviations between your appliance and the diagrams may differ with regard to their features and size.

 Control panel

You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status.

1.  alarm switches the warning signal off.
2. sets the temperature of the refrigerator compartment.
3.  Displays the set temperature for the refrigerator compartment in °C.
4. super  switches Super cooling on or off.

Features

The features of your appliance depend on the model.
Shelf
To vary the shelf as required, you can remove the shelf and re-insert it elsewhere. → “Removing the shelf”, Page 19
Variable shelf
Use the variable shelf to store tall items, e.g. cans or bottles, on the shelf below. You can remove the front section of the variable shelf and slide it below the rear part of the shelf.
Extendable shelf
In order to achieve an improved overview and to remove food more quickly, pull out the extendable shelf.
Fruit and vegetable container
Store fresh fruit and vegetables in their packaging in the fruit and vegetable container. Cover any chopped fruit and vegetables, or store in air-tight packaging.
Condensation may form in the fruit and vegetable container depending on the food and quantity stored. Remove the condensation with a dry cloth. To ensure that the quality and aroma are retained, store fruit and vegetables that are sensitive to cold outside of the appliance at temperatures of approx. 8 °C to 12 °C, e.g. pineapple, bananas, citrus fruits, cucumbers, courgettes, peppers, tomatoes and potatoes.
Fruit and vegetable container with humidity control
Store fresh fruit and vegetables in their packaging in the fruit and vegetable container. Cover any chopped fruit and vegetables, or store in air-tight packaging.
The air humidity in the fruit and vegetable container can be set according to the type and amount of food to be stored by moving the humidity control:

• Low humidity required when primarily storing fruit or if the appliance is very full.
•  High humidity required when primarily storing vegetables as well as when the appliance is filled with mixed items or is not very full.

Condensation may form in the fruit and vegetable container depending on the food and quantity stored. Remove the condensation with a dry cloth and adjust the air humidity in the vegetable container using the humidity controller. To ensure that the quality and aroma are retained, store fruit and vegetables that are sensitive to cold outside of the appliance at temperatures of approx. 8 °C to 12 °C, e.g. pineapple, bananas, citrus fruits, cucumbers, courgettes, peppers, tomatoes and potatoes.
Butter and cheese compartment
Store butter and hard cheese in the butter and cheese compartment.
Door rack
To adjust the door racks as required, you can remove the door rack and re- insert elsewhere. → “Removing door rack”, Page 19
Accessories
Use original accessories. These have been made especially for your appliance. The accessories for your appliance depend on the model.
Egg tray
Store eggs safely on the egg tray.
Bottle holder
The bottle holder prevents bottles from falling over when the appliance door is opened and closed.

 Basic operation

Switching on the appliance

1. Press .
   a The appliance begins to cool.

2. Set the required temperature.

→ Page 16

Operating tips

• Once you have switched on the appliance, the set temperature is only reached after several hours. Do not put any food in the appliance until the set temperature has been reached.
• When you close the door, a vacuum may be created. The door is then difficult to open again. Wait a moment until the vacuum is offset.

Switching off the appliance

•  Press .

Setting the temperature

Setting the refrigerator compartment temperature

•  Press / repeatedly until the temperature display shows the required temperature. The recommended temperature in the refrigerator compartment is 4 °C.
  → “”OK” sticker”, Page 17

Additional functions

Super cooling

With Super cooling, the refrigerator compartment cools as cold as possible. Switch on Super cooling before placing large quantities of food.
Note:
When Super cooling is switched on, increased noise may occur.
Switching on Super cooling

•  Press . super
•  super  lights up.

Note:
After approx. 15 hours, the appliance switches to normal operation.
Switching off Super cooling

• Press . super
•  The previously set temperature is displayed.

Alarm

Door alarm

If the appliance door is open for a while, the door alarm switches on. A warning tone sounds.

Switching off the door alarm

• Close the appliance door or press alarm.

• The warning tone is switched off.

Refrigerator compartment

You can keep meat, sausage, fish, dairy products, eggs, prepared meals and pastries in the refrigerator compartment. The temperature can be set from 2 °C to 8 °C. The refrigerator compartment can also be used to store highly perishable foods in the short to medium term. The lower the selected temperature, the longer the food remains

fresh.
Tips for storing food in the refrigerator compartment

• Only store food when fresh and undamaged.
• Store food covered or in air-tight packaging
• To avoid impeding the circulation of air and to prevent food from freezing, do not place food directly against the back wall.
• Allow hot food and drinks to cool down first before placing in the appliance.
• Observe the best-before date or use-by date specified by the manufacturer.

Chill zones in the refrigerator compartment

The air circulation in the refrigerator compartment creates different chill zones.
Coldest zone
The coldest zone is between the arrow stamped on the side and the shelf underneath.
Tip:
Store highly perishable food such as fish, sausages and meat in the coldest zone.
Warmest zone
The warmest zone is at the very top of the door and in the lower vegetable container.
Tip:
Store food that does not spoil easily in the warmest zone, e.g. hard cheese and butter. Cheese can then continue to release its aroma and the butter will still be easy to spread.

 “OK” sticker

The “OK” sticker lets you check whether the refrigerator compartment reaches the safe temperature ranges of +4 °C or colder recommended for food. The “OK” sticker is not included with all models. If the sticker does not indicate “OK”, gradually reduce the temperature.
→ “Setting the refrigerator compartment temperature”, Page 16 Once the appliance is switched on, it may take up to 12 hours until the set temperature is reached. Correct setting

Defrosting

Defrosting in the refrigerator compartment

When the appliance is operating, condensation droplets or frost form on the rear panel of the refrigerator compartment due to functional reasons. The back panel in the refrigerator compartment defrosts automatically. Condensation runs through the condensation channel into the drainage hole to the evaporation pan and does not have to be wiped away. To ensure that the condensation can drain and odours do not form, observe the following information:
→ “Cleaning the condensation channel and drainage hole”, Page 18.

Cleaning and servicing

To keep your appliance working efficiently for a long time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully. Customer Service must clean inaccessible points. Cleaning by customer service can give rise to costs.

Preparing the appliance for cleaning

1. Switch off the appliance.
   → Page 15

2.  Disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
   Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.

3. Take out all of the food and store it in a cool place.
   Place ice packs (if available) onto the food.

4.  If there is a layer of hoarfrost, allow this to defrost.

5. Remove all fittings and accessor-ies from the appliance.→ Page 19

6.  Remove the shelf above the fruit and vegetable container.→ Page 19

 Cleaning the appliance

WARNING

Risk of electric shock!
An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock.

• Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners to clean the appliance.
  Liquid in the lighting or in the controls can be dangerous.

•  The rinsing water must not drip into the lighting or controls.

ATTENTION
Unsuitable cleaning products may damage the surfaces of the appliance.

• Do not use hard scouring pads or cleaning sponges.

•  Do not use harsh or abrasive detergents.

•  Do not use cleaning products with a high alcohol content.
  If liquid gets into the drainage hole, the evaporation pan may overflow.

• The rinsing water must not get into the drainage hole.
  If you clean fittings and accessories in the dishwasher, this may cause them to become deformed or discolour.

• Never clean fittings and accessory in the dishwasher.

1. Prepare the appliance for cleaning.→ Page 17
2. Clean the appliance, the fittings, the accessories and the door seals with a dish cloth, lukewarm water and a little pH-neutral washing- up liquid.
3. Dry thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.
4. Insert the fittings and install the appliance components.
5. Electrically connect the appliance.
6. Switch on the appliance.→ Page 15
7. Putting the food into the appliance.

Cleaning the condensation channel and drain-age hole

Regularly clean the condensation channel and drainage hole to ensure that the condensation can drain.

• Carefully clean the condensation channel and the drainage hole, e.g. using a moistened cotton bud.
  

Removing the fittings

If you want to clean the fittings thoroughly, remove these from your appliance.
Removing the shelf

•  Pull out and remove the shelf.
  

Removing the extendable shelf

1. Firmly pull out the extendable shelf until the locking catch is released.
   

2. Lower the shelf and swing it out to the side.

Removing door rack

•  Lift the door rack and remove it.
  

Removing the fruit and vegetable container

1.  Pull out the fruit and vegetable container as far as it will go.
2. Press the latch on the pull-out rail downwards 1 and remove the fruit and vegetable container 2 ⁠.
   

 Removing appliance components

If you want to clean your appliance thoroughly, you can remove certain components from your appliance.
Removing the shelf above the fruit and vegetable container

1.  Pull out the fruit and vegetable container.

2. Remove the shelf  1 and rotate it 2
   
   

3. Press the fastenings for the lower cover outwards.

4. Lift the cover at the front 1 and pull it out at the rear 2 ⁠.

Troubleshooting

You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshooting information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unnecessary
costs.
WARNING
Risk of electric shock!
Incorrect repairs are dangerous.

•  Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff.
•  Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance.
• If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s Customer Service or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent any risk.

mode is switched on.

• Carry out the appliance self-test. → Page 23

” Once the appliance self-test has ended, the appliance switches to normal operation.

The LED lighting does not work.| Different causes are possible.

• Call customer service.

The customer service number can be found in the enclosed customer service directory.

or    appears in the temperature display.| The electronics have detected a fault.

1. ****Switch off the appliance. → Page 15

2. Disconnect the appliance from the mains.
   Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box

3. Reconnect the appliance after five minutes

4. If the message still appears on the display, call customer service.

The customer service number can be found in the enclosed customer service directory.

A warning signal sounds and lights up.| Different causes are possible.

• Press        .

” The alarm is switched off.

The appliance door is open.

• Close the appliance door.

possible.

1. ****Switch off the appliance. → Page 15
2. Switch the appliance back on after five minutes.

→ Page 15

• If the temperature is too warm, check the temperature again after a couple of hours
• If the temperature is too cold, check the temperature again on the following day.

The base of the refrigerator compartment is wet.| The condensation channel or drainage hole are blocked.

• Clean the condensation channel and the drainage hole. → Page 18

The appliance hums, bubbles, buzzes, gargles or clicks.| Not a fault. A motor is running, e.g. refrigerating unit, fan. Refrigerant flows through the pipes. The motor, switches or solenoid valves are switching on or off. No action required.
The appliance makes noises.| Fittings wobble or stick.

•  Check the removable fittings and, if required, replace these.

Bottles or containers are touching.

• Move the bottles or containers away from each other.

Conducting an appliance self-test

1. Switch off the appliance.
   → Page 15

2.  Switch the appliance back on after approx. five minutes. → Page 15

3. Within the first 10 seconds after switching on, press and hold 3 to 5 seconds.

•  The appliance self-test starts.
•  While the appliance self-test is running,
•  long audible signal sounds.
• If, at the end of the appliance self test, two audible signals sound and the temperature display indicates the set temperature, your appliance is OK. The appliance switches to normal operation.
• If, at the end of the appliance self test, five audible signals sound  and super flashes for 10 seconds, inform the after-sales service.

Storage and disposal

You can find out here how to prepare your appliance for storage. You will also find out how to dispose of old appliances.

Taking the appliance out of operation

1.  Switch off the appliance.
   → Page 15

2.  Disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
   Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.

3.  Remove all of the food.

4. Defrost the appliance. → Page 17

5. Clean the appliance. → Page 18

6. To guarantee the ventilation inside the appliance, leave the appliance open.

Disposing of old appliance

Valuable raw materials can be reused by recycling.
WARNING
Risk of harm to health!
Children can lock themselves in the appliance, thereby putting their lives at risk.

•  Leave shelves and containers inside the appliance to prevent children from climbing in.
•  Keep children away from the redundant appliance.

WARNING
Risk of fire!
If the tubes are damaged, flammable refrigerant and harmful gases may escape and ignite.

•  Do not damage the tubes of the refrigerant circuit or the insulation.

1. Unplug the appliance from the mains.
2.  Cut through the power cord.
3. Dispose of the appliance in an environmentally friendly manner.

Information about current disposal methods are available from your specialist dealer or local authority. This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive
2012/19/EU concerning used electrical and electronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic equipment – WEEE). The guideline determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU.
Customer Service
If you have any queries, are unable to rectify faults on the appliance yourself or if your appliance needs to be repaired, contact Customer Service. Function-relevant genuine spare parts according to the corresponding Eco design Order can be obtained from Customer Service for a period of at least 10 years from the date on which your appliance was placed on the market within the European Economic Area.
Note:
Under the terms of the manufacturer’s warranty applicable to the location, the use of Customer Service is free of charge. The minimum duration of the warranty (manufacturer’s warranty for private consumers) in the European Economic Area is 2 years according to the terms of warranty applicable to the location. The terms of warranty do not affect other rights or claims held by yourself under local legislation. Detailed information on the warranty period and terms of warranty in your country is available from our aftersales service, your retailer or on our website If you contact Customer Service, you will require the product number (E-Nr.) and the production number (FD) of your appliance. The contact details for Customer Service can be found in the enclosed Customer Service directory or on our website.

Product number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD)

You can find the product number (ENr.) and the production number (FD) on the appliance’s rating plate.
→ “Appliance”,
Make a note of your appliance’s details and the Customer Service telephone number to find them again quickly.

 Technical data

Refrigerant, cubic capacity and further technical specifications can be found on the rating plate.
→ “Appliance”,You can find more information about your model online at https://eprel.ec.europa.eu/1. This web address is linked to the official EU EPREL product database. Please
then follow the instructions on searching for the model. The model identifier is made up of the characters before the slash in the product number (E-Nr.) on the rating plate. Alternatively, you can also find the model identifier in the first line of the EU energy label.

References

• Home Appliances Global Website | Bosch
• Home Appliances Global Website | Bosch
• Bosch Service | Service worldwide
• Welcome to MyBosch

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