BOSCH GTV Freezer User Manual

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Safety

Observe the following safety instructions.
1.1 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.

1.2 Intended use
Only use this appliance:

• for freezing food and making ice cubes.
• in private households and in enclosed spaces in a domestic environment.
• Up to an altitude of 2000 m above sea level.

1.3 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.
Do not let children 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.
1.4 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.
1.5 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 current 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 isolating switch must be integrated into 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.
▶ Only use adapters and power cords approved by the manufacturer.
▶ If the power cord is too short and a longer one is not available, please contact an electrician to have the domestic installation adapted.
Portable multiple socket strips or portable power supply units may overheat and cause a fire.
▶ Do not place portable multiple socket strips or power supply units on the back of the appliance.
1.6 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 escape 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 substances 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. heaters or electric ice makers.
▶ Do not operate electrical devices within the appliance.
WARNING ‒ Danger: Magnetism!
The exchangeable coloured fronts are secured with magnets. The magnets may affect electronic implants, e.g. pacemakers, defibrillators or insulin pumps.
▶ Persons with electronic implants must stand at least 15 cm away from the magnets.
WARNING ‒ Risk of injury!
Containers that contain carbonated drinks may burst.
▶ Do not store containers that contain carbonated drinks in the freezer compartment.
Injury to the eyes caused by escaping flammable refrigerant and hazardous gases.
▶ Do not damage the tubes of the refrigerant circuit or the insulation.
WARNING ‒ Risk of cold burns!
Contact with frozen food and cold surfaces may cause burns by refrigeration.
▶ Never put frozen food straight from the freezer compartment into your mouth.
▶ Avoid prolonged contact of the skin with frozen food, ice and surfaces in the freezer compartment.
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.
▶ 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.
1.7 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 unplug the power cord or switch off the fuse in the fuse box.
▶ Call customer services. → Page 19 Improper 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 12
▶ Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.
▶ Call after-sales service. → Page 19

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 yourself on the base, runners or doors.
Contamination with oil or fat may cause plastic parts and door seals to become porous.
▶ Keep plastic parts and door seals free of oil and grease.
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.

Environmental protection and saving energy

3.1 Disposing of packaging
The packaging materials are environmentally compatible and can be recycled.
▶ Sort the individual components by type and dispose of them separately.
3.2 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.

• Never cover or block the exterior ventilation grilles.

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 grilles.
• Transport purchased food in a cool bag and place in the appliance quickly.
• Allow warm food and drinks to cool down before storing them.
• Always leave some space between the food and to the back panel.
• Defrost the freezer compartment regularly.

Installation and connection

4.1 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 19.
The delivery consists of the following:

• Equipment and accessories¹
• Installation instructions
• User manual
• Customer service directory
• Warranty enclosure¹
• Energy label
• Information on energy consumption and noises

¹Depending on the appliance specifications
¹Not in all countries
4.2 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”, Fig. 1 /3, Page 10
The weight of the appliance ex works may be up to 35 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”, Fig. 1 /3, Page 10

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.
4.3 Installing the appliance
▶ Install the appliance in accordance with the enclosed installation instructions.
4.4 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 15

4.5 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”, Fig. 1 /3, Page 10

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

Familiarising yourself with your appliance

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

①

Note: Deviations between your appliance and the diagrams may differ with regard to their features and size.
5.2 Control panel
You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status.

②

Features

The features of your appliance depend on the model.
6.1 Accessories
Use original accessories. These have been made especially for your appliance.
The accessories for your appliance depend on the model.
Ice pack
Use the ice pack for temporarily keeping food cool, e.g. in a cool bag.
Tip: If a power failure or malfunction occurs, the ice pack can be used to slow down the thawing process for the stored frozen food.

Basic operation

7.1 Switching on the appliance

1. Electrically connect the appliance. → Page 9
   ****The appliance begins to cool.

2. Set the required temperature. → Page 12

7.2 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.

• The temperature in the appliance varies due to the following conditions:
  – How often the appliance is opened
  – Load capacity
  – Temperature of newly stored food
  – Ambient temperature
  – Direct sunlight

7.3 Switching off the appliance
▶ Disconnect the appliance from the power supply. Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.
7.4 Setting the temperature
Setting the freezer compartment temperature
▶ Press ****3 sec. repeatedly until the temperature display shows the required temperature. The recommended temperature in the freezer compartment is −18 °C.

Additional functions

Find out which additional functions can be used for your appliance.
8.1 Super freezing
With Super freezing, the freezer compartment cools as cold as possible. Switch on Super freezing four to six hours before placing food weighing 2 kg or more into the freezer compartment.
In order to utilise the freezer capacity, use Super freezing.
→ “Prerequisites for freezing capacity”, Page 13
Note: When Super freezing is switched on, increased noise may occur.
Switching on Super freezing
▶ Press 3 sec. repeatedly until lights up.
Note: After approx. 52 hours, the appliance switches to normal operation.
Switching off Super freezing
▶ Press ****3 sec. repeatedly until the temperature display shows the required temperature.

Freezer compartment

You can store frozen food, freeze food and make ice cubes in the freezer compartment.
The temperature can be set from −16 °C to −22 °C.
Long-term storage of food should be at –18 °C or lower.
The freezer compartment can be used to store perishable food longterm. The low temperatures slow down or stop the spoilage.
9.1 Freezing capacity
The freezing capacity indicates the quantity of food that can be frozen right through to the centre within a specific period of time.
Information on freezing capacity can be found on the rating plate. → “Appliance”, Fig. 1 /3, Page 10
Prerequisites for freezing capacity
▶ Place food in the middle frozen food container first.
9.2 Fully utilising the freezer compartment volume
Learn how to store the maximum amount of frozen food in the freezer compartment.

1. Remove all fittings from the freezer compartment. → Page 15
2. Stack food directly on the floor of the freezer compartment.

9.3 Tips for storing food in the freezer compartment

• Store food in air-tight packaging.
• Do not bring food which is to be frozen into contact with frozen food.
• Place the food over the whole area of the frozen food containers.
• To ensure that the air can circulate freely in the appliance, push the frozen food containers in as far as they will go.

9.4 Tips for freezing fresh food

• Freeze fresh and undamaged food only.
• Freeze food in portions.
• Cooked food is more suitable than food that can be eaten raw.
• Vegetables: Wash, chop up and blanch before freezing.
• Fruit: Wash, pit and perhaps peel, possibly add sugar or ascorbic acid solution.
• Food that is suitable for freezing includes baked items, fish and seafood, meat, game, poultry, eggs without shells, cheese, butter and quark, ready meals and leftovers.
• Food that is unsuitable for freezing includes lettuce, radishes, eggs in shells, grapes, raw apples and pears, yoghurt, sour cream, crème fraîche and mayonnaise.

Packing frozen food
If you select suitable packaging material and the correct type of packaging, you can determine the product quality and prevent freezer burn.

1. Place the food in the packaging.
2. Squeeze out the air.
3. Pack food airtight to prevent it from losing flavour and drying out.
4. Label the packaging with the contents and the date of freezing.

9.5 Shelf life of frozen food at −18 °C

9.6 Defrosting methods for frozen food
CAUTION
Risk of harm to health!
During the thawing process, bacteria may multiply and spoil the frozen food.
▶ Do not refreeze food after it has been defrosted or started to defrost.
▶ Refreeze food only after cooking.
▶ These items should no longer be stored for the maximum storage period.

• Defrost animal-based food, such as fish, meat, cheese, quark, in the refrigerator compartment.
• Defrost bread at room temperature.
• Prepare food for immediate consumption in the microwave, in the oven or on the hob.

Defrosting

10.1 Defrosting in the freezer compartment
The freezer compartment does not defrost automatically. A layer of hoarfrost in the freezer compartment impairs refrigeration of the frozen food and increases power consumption.
Defrosting the freezer compartment
Regularly defrost the freezer compartment.

1. Switch on Super freezing approx. four hours before defrosting. → “Switching on Super freezing”, Page 12.
   This means that the food reaches very low temperatures and it can be stored for longer at room temperature.

2. Remove the frozen food container with the frozen food and temporarily place it in a cool location. Place ice packs (if available) on the frozen food.

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

4. WARNING – Risk of burns! Hot water, splashes of water and steam can lead to burns.
   ▶ Always fill the pan for the defrosting process with hot, but not boiling, water.
   To accelerate the defrosting process, place a pan of hot, but not boiling, water on a trivet in the freezer compartment.

5. Wipe up the condensation water with a soft cloth or sponge.

6. Rub the freezer compartment dry with a soft, dry cloth.

7. Electrically connect the appliance. → Page 9

8. Reinsert the frozen food containers with the frozen food.

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.
11.1 Preparing the appliance for cleaning

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

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

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

4. Remove all fittings and accessories from the appliance. → Page 15

11.2 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.
▶ Do not use stainless-steel cleaning agents on the outside of the appliance.
Sharp or pointed objects damage the door rack rail.
▶ Never clean the door rack rail with sharp or pointed objects, e.g. a knife.
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 15
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.
5. Electrically connect the appliance. → Page 9
6. Putting the food into the appliance.

11.3 Removing the fittings
If you want to clean the fittings thoroughly, remove these from your appliance.
Removing the frozen food container

1. Take out the frozen food container as far as it will go.
2. Lift the frozen food container at the front 1 and remove it 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!
Improper 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.

possible.
1. Switch off the appliance. → Page 12
2. Switch the appliance back on after five minutes. → Page 11
‒ 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 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.
Containers are touching.
▶ Move the containers apart.
Super freezing is switched on.
No action required.

12.1 Power failure
During a power failure, the temperature in the appliance rises; this reduces the storage time and the quality of the frozen food.
On the website for your appliance, the technical data provides you with the storage times for frozen food in the event of a fault.
Notes

• Open the appliance as little as possible during a power failure and do not place any other food in the appliance.
• Check the quality of the food immediately after a power failure.
  – Dispose of any frozen food that has defrosted and is hotter than 5 °C.
  – Cook or fry slightly thawed frozen food, and then either consume it or freeze it again.

Storage and disposal

13.1 Taking the appliance out of operation

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

2. Remove all of the food.

3. Defrost the appliance. → Page 14

4. Clean the appliance. → Page 15

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

13.2 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

Function-relevant genuine spare parts according to the corresponding Ecodesign 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 (ENr.) 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.
14.1 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”, Fig. 1 /3, Page 10 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”, Fig. 1 /3, Page 10
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.
¹ Only applies to countries in the European Economic Area

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