BOSCH CTS18 Fridge Freezer Instructions

BOSCH CTS18 Fridge Freezer

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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
Only use this appliance:

• for chilling and freezing food and for making ice cubes.
• 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. Do not let children play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be performed by children unless they are being supervised.

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 by 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 closed off, a leak in the refrigeration circuit may result in a flammable mixture of gas and air.

• Keep ventilation openings in the appliance casing or in the integrated casing 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.

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 appli-ance.

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 in the freezer compartment, loosen it with a blunt object such as the handle of a wooden spoon. Products that contain flammable propellants and explosive substances may explode, e.g. spray cans.
• Do not store products that 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 ‒ Risk of injury! Containers that contain carbonated drinks may burst.

• Do not store containers that contain carbonated drinks in the one-star 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. The appliance may tip.

• Do not stand or support yourself on the base, runners, or doors.
  WARNING ‒ Risk of burns! Individual parts on the back of the appliance become hot during operation.

• Never touch these hot parts.
  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, 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, switch off the appliance, defrost it, clean it, and leave the door open to prevent the formation of mold. Metal or metal-style parts in the appliance may contain aluminum. If acidic food comes into contact with aluminum in the appliance, aluminum 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. 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 re-placed by the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s Customer Ser-vice 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 appli-ance.
• Ventilate the room.
• Switch off the appliance.
• Unplug the mains plug from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.
• Call customer service.

Preventing material damage

ATTENTION!
If not rolling freely, the appliance’scastors may damage the floor when the appliance is moved.

• Transport the appliance using a sack truck.
• Use floor protection when moving the appliance, and do not move it in a zigzag fashion. Using the appliance, base, runners or doors as a seat or climbing surfacemay damage the appliance.
• Do not stand or lean on the appli-ance, base, runners or doors. Contamination with oil or fat maycause plastic parts and door seals to become porous.
• Keep plastic parts and door seals free of oil and grease. Metal or metal-style parts in the appli-ance may contain aluminum. When aluminum comes into contact with acidic foods, it corrodes and discolors.
• Only store packaged food in theappliance. If you clean fittings and accessories in the dishwasher, this may cause them to become deformed or discolored.
• Never clean fittings and accessories the dishwasher.

Environmental protection and saving energy

Disposing of packaging
The packaging materials are environmentally compatible and can be recycled.

• 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 aspossible from heating elements, cookers, and other heat sources:
  • Maintain a 30 mm clearance to electric or gas cookers.
  • Maintain a 300 mm clearance toil or solid-fuel cookers.
• 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 appli-ance quickly.
• Allow warm food and drinks to cool down before storing them.
• Thaw frozen food in the refrigerator compartment to utilise the low tem-perature of the food.
• Always leave some space between the food and to the back panel. ¡ Defrost the freezer compartment regularly.
• Open the freezer compartment door only briefly and then close it properly.

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

The delivery consists of the following:

• Free-standing appliance
• Equipment and accessories1
• Installation instructions
• User manual
• Customer service directory
• Warranty enclosure2
• Energy label
  1. Depending on the appliance specifications
  2. Not in all countries

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 13

The weight of the appliance ex works may be up to 60 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 of the appliance is T; the permitted room temperature in climate class T is 16 °C to 43 °C. The appliance is fully functional within the permitted room temperature.

Installing the appliance

• Install the appliance per 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.

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

Familiarising yourself with your appliance

Appliance

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

• A One-star freezer compartment
• B Refrigerator compartment

1. Temperature controller (refrigerator compartment)
2. Bottle rack
3. Rating plate
4. Fruit and vegetable container
5. Screw foot
6. Lighting
7. Door rack for large bottles

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

Features

FeaturesThe 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”,

Bottle rack
Safely store bottles in the bottle rack.

WARNING
Risk of injury! Bottles can be placed in the bottle rack.

• Do not store PET bottles in the bottle rack for longer than 2 hours.
• Do not store glass bottles in the bottle rack. Depending on how frequently the appliances are opened, condensation may form on the bottom of the bottle rack. Remove the condensation with a dry cloth.

Note: To prevent water from dripping onto the shelves, do not permanently remove the bottle rack.

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.

Door rack
To adjust the door rack as required, you can remove the door rack and re- insert elsewhere. → “Removing door rack.

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.

Ice cube tray
Use the ice cube tray to make ice cubes.

Making ice cubes
Use only drinking water to make ice cubes.

1. Fill the ice cube tray with drinking water up to ¾ and place in the freezer compartment. If the ice cube tray is stuck to the freezer compartment, loosen it with a blunt object such as the handle of a wooden spoon.
2. To loosen the ice cubes, twist the ice cube tray slightly or hold it briefly under flowing water.

Basic operation

Switching on the appliance

1. Electrically connect the appliance The appliance begins to cool.
2. Set the required temperature.

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.
• The front and side panels of the housing heat up occasionally. This prevents condensation from forming.
• 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

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.

Setting the temperature

Setting the refrigerator compartment temperature

1. To reduce the temperature, turn the temperature controller in the 5 direction.
   Select a very cold setting only temporarily; if the door is opened frequently or before placing large quantities of food in the refrigerator compartment.

2. To increase the temperature, turn the temperature controller in the 1 direction.

Note: At a room temperature above 32 °C, turn the rotary selector to 5 ⁠. At a room temperature below 16 °C, turn the rotary selector to 1 ⁠.

Setting the one-star freezer compartment temperature

• To set the one-star freezer compartment temperature, change the refrigerator compartment tem-perature. The refrigerator compartment tem-perature influences the one-star freezer compartment temperature. Refrigerator compartment temperatures that are set to warm gener-ate warmer one-star freezer compartment temperatures.

Overview of the recommended temperature setting
Set the recommended temperature based on the season.

Refrigerator compartment
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 level 1 to level 5. 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 so that it has direct contact with 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 in the bottle rack.

Tip: Store highly perishable food such as fish, sausages and meat in the coldest zone.

Warmest zone
The warmest zone is on the shelf above the fruit and 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.

Cooling capacity
The temperature in the refrigerator compartment may rise temporarily loaded with fairly larger amounts of food or drinks.

Tip: Turn the temperature controller to a higher setting for approx.12 hours.

One-star freezer com-partment

You can use the one-star freezer compartment to gently freeze food atlower temperatures. The temperature in the one-star freezer compartment depends on the temperature in the refrigerator compartment.

Freezer compartmentdoor
To ensure that the frozen food that is stored does not thaw and the freezer compartment is not covered in too much ice, always close the freezer compartment door.

Defrosting

Defrosting in the refrigerator compartment
The refrigerator compartment in your appliance defrosts automatically.

Defrosting in the one-star freezer compartment
Hot and humid climate zones cause frost to form more quickly in the one-star freezer compartment, meaning that it needs to be defrosted more frequently. Defrost the one-star freezer compartment every three days or whenever the defrost display is no longer visible.

Defrosting the freezer compartment

1. To start the defrosting process, press on the temperature control (refrigerator compartment).
   The temperature controller (refrigerator compartment) locks into place for the duration of the defrosting process.

   • The defrosting process starts.

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 object such as the handle of a wooden spoon. Carefully loosen the ice in the freezer compartment using a blunt object, e.g. a wooden honey dipper.
  3. Wipe up the condensation water with a soft cloth or sponge.
  4. Rub the freezer compartment dry with a soft, dry cloth.

  • At the end of the defrosting process, the temperature controller (refrigerator compartment) is automatically released.

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. 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.

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 you clean fittings and accessories in the dishwasher, this may cause them to become deformed or discolour.
• Never clean fittings and accessories in the dishwasher.

1. Prepare the appliance for cleaning.
2. Clean the appliance, the fittings, the accessories and the door seals with a dishcloth, 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.
6. Putting the food into the appliance.

Cleaning the drainage hole
Regularly clean the drainage holes to ensure that the condensation can drain.

1. Remove the bottle rack.
2. Carefully clean the drainage hole in the bottle rack and the drainage hole in the appliance, e.g. using a cotton bud.

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

Removing the shelf

• Lift the shelf at the rear and remove it ⁠.

Removing the bottle rack

• Lift the bottle rack at the front 1 and remove it 2 ⁠.

Removing door rack

• Lift the door rack and remove it.

Removing the fruit and vegetable container

• Pull out the fruit and vegetable container and remove it.

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 to prevent any risk.

Power failure
During a power failure, the temperature in the appliance rises; this reduces the storage time and the quality of the frozen food.

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

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.
4. Clean the appliance.
5. 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 is available from your specialist dealer or local authority.

Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-re-sponsible manner. This appliance is certified by the guidelines on E-waste (Management ) Rules 2022 which govern waste electrical and electronic equipment. The guidelines provide a framework for the return and recycling of used appliances.

Note: This product doesn’t contain any of hazardous substances as specified in the e-waste Management and Handling Rules 2022. Dos

• Please visit our website https://www.bosch-home.in/metapages/e-waste-management to find out more details regarding e-waste disposal.
• Keep the product in an isolated area, after it becomes non-functional/ un-repairable to prevent its accidental breakage.
• Consult the authorized service center as to whether the Electronic Equipment can be repaired or not, before discarding.
• Consult the retailer about appliance take back schemes. Don’ts
• The product should not be opened by the user himself/herself, but only by authorized service personnel.
• The product is not meant for re-sale to any unauthorized agencies/scrap dealers/Sabarimala.
• Don’t dispose of the discarded Electronic Equipment in household bins or Municipal bins.
• Don’t dump the discarded Electronic Equipment in the open or any landfill site, as this will result in contamination of the soil and the groundwater.
• Do not keep any replaced spare part(s) from the product in the exposed area.

Customer Service

Detailed information on the warranty period and terms of the warranty in your country is available from our after-sales 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. Helpline no.: 1800-266-1880 (Monday to Saturday – 8 am to 8 pm) Email ID: service.in@boschhome.com Chat with us (WhatsApp): +91-8451000555

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 13 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 ,

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