BOSCH CMC36K03GI Fridge Freezer User Manual

CMC36K03GI Fridge Freezer

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Product Specifications

• Product: Fridge-freezer CMC36K…GI
• Model: CMC36K…GI [en]

Product Usage Instructions

1. Safety

• General Information: Ensure to follow all
  safety guidelines provided in the manual.

• Intended Use: Use the appliance for its
  designated purpose only.

• Safe Installation: Follow the correct
  installation procedures to prevent accidents.

• Safe Use: Operate the appliance as per the
  instructions to avoid any mishaps.

2. Installation and Connection

• Scope of Delivery: Check all items delivered
  with the appliance.

• Criteria for Installation Location: Select a
  suitable location for installation.

• Installing the Appliance: Properly set up the
  appliance following the provided guidelines.

• Preparing for First Use: Ensure the appliance
  is ready for operation before use.

• Connecting to Electricity Supply: Safely
  connect the appliance to a power source.

3. Familiarizing Yourself with Your Appliance

• Appliance Overview: Understand the layout and
  components of the appliance.

• Control Panel: Learn how to navigate and use
  the control panel effectively.

4. Features

• Shelf Configuration: Utilize the different
  shelf options for optimal storage.

• Fruit and Vegetable Container: Use the
  humidity control feature for freshness.

• Door Container: Store frozen items efficiently
  in the designated space.

• Variable-Temperature Container: Adjust
  temperatures as needed for food items.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: How should I prevent material damage to the appliance?

A: Follow the guidelines provided in the manual
to ensure safe handling and operation of the appliance, avoiding
any potential damage.

Q: Can I use an external switching device with the

appliance?

A: No, it is advised not to equip the appliance
with an external switching device like a timer or remote control as
it may pose a risk of electric shock or malfunction.

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Table of contents
1 Safety ……………………………………. 4 1.1 General information………………. 4 1.2 Intended use………………………… 4 1.3 Restriction on user group………. 4 1.4 Safe transport ………………………. 4 1.5 Safe installation ……………………. 5 1.6 Safe use ……………………………… 6 1.7 Damaged appliance ……………… 8 2 Preventing material damage …. 10 3 Environmental protection and
saving energy………………………. 10 3.1 Disposing of packaging ………. 10 3.2 Saving energy…………………….. 10 4 Installation and connection…… 11 4.1 Scope of delivery………………… 11 4.2 Criteria for the installation
location ……………………………… 11 4.3 Installing the appliance ……….. 12 4.4 Preparing the appliance for
the first time……………………….. 12 4.5 Connecting the appliance to
the electricity supply……………. 12 5 Familiarising yourself with
your appliance……………………… 13 5.1 Appliance ………………………….. 13 5.2 Control panel……………………… 14 6 Features………………………………. 15 6.1 Shelf………………………………….. 15 6.2 Fixed shelf …………………………. 15 6.3 Fruit and vegetable con-
tainer with humidity control ….. 15 6.4 Door container for frozen
items …………………………………. 16

6.5 Variable-temperature container…………………………………. 16
6.6 Door rack…………………………… 16 6.7 Door container……………………. 16 6.8 Ice cube maker ………………….. 16 6.9 Accessories ……………………….. 17 7 Basic operation ……………………. 17 7.1 Switching on the appliance ….. 17 7.2 Operating tips…………………….. 17 7.3 Switching off the appliance ….. 17 7.4 Setting the temperature……….. 17 8 Additional functions …………….. 18 8.1 Super cooling ……………………. 18 9 Alarm…………………………………… 19 9.1 Door alarm ………………………… 19 10 Refrigerator compartment …… 19 10.1 Tips for storing food in the
refrigerator compartment …… 19 10.2 Chill zones in the refriger-
ator compartment……………… 19 11 Freezer compartment………….. 19 11.1 Fully utilising the freezer
compartment volume ………… 20 11.2 Tips for storing food in the
freezer compartment …………. 20 11.3 Tips for freezing fresh food … 20 11.4 Shelf life of frozen food at
-18 °C…………………………….. 20 11.5 Defrosting methods for
frozen food ………………………. 20

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partment ……………………………. 21 12.1 Storage recommendations
in the variable-temperature compartment ……………………. 21 13 Defrosting ………………………….. 21 13.1 Defrosting in the refrigerator compartment……………… 21 13.2 Defrosting in the freezer compartment ……………………. 21 13.3 Defrosting in the variabletemperature compartment….. 21 14 Cleaning and servicing ……….. 21 14.1 Preparing the appliance for cleaning …………………………… 21 14.2 Cleaning the appliance ……… 22 14.3 Removing the fittings…………. 22 15 Troubleshooting…………………. 25 15.1 Power failure…………………….. 28 15.2 Conducting an appliance self-test ……………………………. 28 16 Storage and disposal………….. 28 16.1 Taking the appliance out of operation …………………………. 28 16.2 Disposing of old appliance … 28 17 Customer Service……………….. 30 17.1 Product number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD)…….. 30 18 Technical data ……………………. 30
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enSafety
1Safety
Observe the following safety instructions. 1.1General 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. 1.2Intended 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 en-
vironment. ¡ Up to an altitude of 2000 m above sea level. 1.3Restriction 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. 1.4Safe 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.
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1.5Safe 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 in-
stallation 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 manufac-
turer. If the power cord is too short and a longer one is not available,
please contact an electrician to have the domestic installation adapted.
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enSafety
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. 1.6Safe 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 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.
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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
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 insula-
tion. 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 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.
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enSafety
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. 1.7Damaged 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 30 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 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 appli-
ance. Ventilate the room. Switch off the appliance. Page 17
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Unplug the mains plug from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.
Call customer service. Page 30
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enPreventing material damage
2Preventing material Preventingmaterialdamage damage
Preventing material damage
ATTENTION! If not rolling freely, the appliance’s castors 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 surface may damage the appliance. Do not stand or lean on the appliance, 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. Metal or metal-style parts in the appliance may contain aluminium. When aluminium comes into contact with acidic foods, it corrodes and discolours. Only store packaged food in the appliance. 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.

3Environmental protec- Environmentalprotectionandsavingenergy tion and saving energy
Environmental protection and saving energy
3.1Disposing of packaging
The packaging materials are environmentally compatible and can be recycled. Sort the individual components by
type and dispose of them separately.
3.2Saving 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. ¡ Make sure there is a distance of
50 mm between the side wall and the appliance. ¡ 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.

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¡ Allow warm food and drinks to cool down before storing them.
¡ Thaw frozen food in the refrigerator compartment to utilise the low temperature of the food.
¡ Always leave some space between the food and to the back panel.
Standby mode If the appliance is not being used, the display automatically switches to standby mode. In standby mode, the brightness of the control panel is reduced. Note: If Super cooling is switched on,
lights up. Standby mode is deactivated as soon as you operate the display or open the door.
4Installation and con- Installationandconnection nection
Installation and connection
4.1Scope 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 30. The delivery consists of the following: ¡ Free-standing appliance ¡ Equipment and accessories1 ¡ Installation instructions ¡ User manual ¡ Customer service directory ¡ Warranty enclosure2 ¡ Energy label

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4.2Criteria 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 / 6 , Page 14
The weight of the appliance ex works may be up to 85 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. Over-and-under and side-by-side installation If you want to install 2 refrigerating appliances one over the other or side by side, you must maintain a clearance of at least 150 mm between the appliances. Selected appliances can be installed without a minimum clearance. Ask your dealer or kitchen planner about this.

1 Depending on the appliance specifications 2 Not in all countries
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4.3Installing the appliance
Install the appliance in accordance with the enclosed installation instructions.

4.4Preparing 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 22

4.5Connecting 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. Page 14

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2. Check the mains plug is inserted properly.

a The appliance is now ready for use.

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Familiarising yourself with your applianceen
5Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarisingyourselfwithyourappliance
Familiarising yourself with your appliance
5.1Appliance
You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here.

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A2

3

9

10

2

B 4

5

11 C2
6 12
7

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1

A

Freezer compartment Page 19

B

Variable-temperature compartment Page 21

C

Refrigerator compartment Page 19

1

Temperature controller (freezer compartment)

Page 17

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2 Fixed shelf Page 15

3 Ice cube maker Page 16

4

Variable-temperature container Page 16

5 Lighting

6 Rating plate Page 30

7

Fruit and vegetable container with humidity control

Page 15

8 Screw foot

9 Control panel Page 14

10

Door container for frozen items Page 16

11 Door container Page 16

12

Door storage compartment for large bottles Page 16

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

5.2Control panel

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

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2

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(Variable-temperature compartment) sets the temperat-

ure of the variable temperat-

ure compartment.

2

Displays the set temperature of the variable temperature

compartment in °C.

3

(Refrigerator compartment) sets the temperature of the

refrigerator compartment.

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5

4

lights up when Super cooling is switched on.

5

Displays the set temperature for the refrigerator compart-

ment in °C.

6Features Features
The Features features of your appliance depend on the model.
6.1Shelf
To vary the shelf as required, you can remove the shelf and re-insert it elsewhere. “Removing the shelf”, Page 22
6.2Fixed shelf
Always put the fixed shelf in the specified position.
6.3Fruit and vegetable container with humidity control
Store fresh fruit and vegetables loose in the fruit and vegetable container. Cover any chopped fruit and vegetables, or store in air-tight packaging. You can adjust the humidity in the fruit and vegetable container using the humidity controller. This allows fresh fruit and vegetables to be stored for longer than with conventional storage.

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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 mixed

items, or if the appliance is very

full.

¡ High humidity

required

when primarily storing vegetables

or when the appliance 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 to a lower setting 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.

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enFeatures
6.4Door container for frozen items
Store pulses, dried fruits and cereals in the door container for frozen items.
6.5Variable-temperature container
Store delicate foods at lower temperatures in the variable-temperature container for short periods.
6.6Door rack
To adjust the door rack as required, you can remove the door rack and re- insert elsewhere. “Removing door rack”, Page 23
6.7Door container
Position the door container anywhere along the door rack.

1. Remove the ice cube tray , fill ¾ full with drinking water and re-insert . Note: If it is filled with too much drinking water, this may impair the function of the ice cube maker. The ice cubes cannot be removed individually from the ice cube tray. Too much drinking water was added and is running into the ice cube container, causing any ice cubes to freeze together.
2. When the ice cubes are frozen, rotate the knob on the ice cube tray several times in a clockwise direction and release it.

6.8Ice cube maker
Use the ice cube maker to make ice cubes out of drinking water.
Making ice cubes Use only drinking water to make ice cubes.

a The ice cubes will loosen and fall into the ice cube container.

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3. Pull out the ice storage container and remove the ice cubes.
6.9Accessories
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.
7Basic operation Basicoperation
Basic operation
7.1Switching on the appliance
1. Electrically connect the appliance. Page 12
a The appliance begins to cool. 2. Set the required temperature.
Page 17
7.2Operating 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.

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¡ 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
7.3Switching 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.
7.4Setting the temperature
Setting the refrigerator compartment temperature Press (Refrigerator compart-
ment) repeatedly until the temperature display shows the required temperature setting. Wait 5 seconds until the temperature on the control panel is set. The recommended temperature in the refrigerator compartment is 4 °C.
Setting the freezer compartment temperature Move the temperature controller
(freezer compartment) to the required position.

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lowest temperature maximum temperature recommended temperature

Setting the variable-temperature compartment Press (Variable-temperature
compartment) repeatedly until the temperature display shows the required temperature. Wait 5 seconds until the temperature on the control panel is set. The recommended temperature in the variable-temperature compartment is 3 °C.

Overview of the recommended temperature setting Set the recommended temperature in the refrigerator compartment and in the freezer compartment based on the season.

Season
Winter Room temperature below 20 °C Standard, monsoon Summer Room temperature above 35 °C

Refrigerator Freezer compartment compartment 4 °C
3 °C 2 °C

8Additional functions Additionalfunctions

Find out which additional functions Additionalfunctions can be used for your appliance.

8.1Super 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

1. Move the temperature controller

(freezer compartment) to the re-

quired position

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2. Press (Refrigerator compart-

ment) repeatedly until

lights

up.

Wait 5 seconds until the temperature on the control panel is set.

Note: After approx. 2 hours, the appliance switches to normal operation.

Switching off Super cooling Press (Refrigerator compart-
ment) repeatedly until the temperature display (refrigerator compartment) shows the required temperature. Wait 5 seconds until the temperature on the control panel is set.

9Alarm Alarm
Alarm
9.1Door 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
any touch field on the control panel. a The warning tone is switched off.
10Refrigerator compart- Refrigeratorcompartment ment
You can keep dairy products, eggs, Refrigeratorcompartment prepared meals, pastries, open preserves and hard cheese in the refrigerator compartment. The temperature can be set from 2 °C to 6 °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.
10.1Tips 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.

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¡ 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.
10.2Chill zones in the refrigerator compartment
The air circulation in the refrigerator compartment creates different chill zones. Coldest zone The coldest zone is on the top shelf. Note: Store highly perishable food such as fish, sausages and meat in the variable-temperature compartment. “Variable-temperature compartment”, Page 21 Warmest zone The warmest zone is on the fixed shelf. 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.
11Freezer compartment Freezercompartment
You can store frozen food, freeze Freezercompartment food and make ice cubes in the freezer compartment. The temperature in the freezer compartment depends on the temperature in the refrigerator compartment. 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.
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11.1Fully 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 22 2. Stack food directly on the floor of
the freezer compartment.
11.2Tips 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. ¡ Spread out the food over a wide area in the freezer compartment.
11.3Tips 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 con-
tents and the date of freezing.

11.4Shelf life of frozen food at -18 °C

Food Fish, sausages, prepared meals and baked goods Poultry, meat
Vegetables, fruit

Storage time up to 6 months
up to 8 months up to 12 months

11.5Defrosting 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.

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¡ Prepare food for immediate consumption in the microwave, in the oven, or on the hob.
12Variable-temperature Variable-temperaturecompartment compartment
You can use the variable-temperature Variable-temperaturecompartment compartment as a refrigerator compartment or to gently freeze food at lower temperatures. The temperature can be set from -6 °C to 6 °C.
12.1Storage recommendations in the variable-temperature compartment
From 1 °C to 6 °C, store ready meals, baked goods and food that should not be frozen, e.g. yoghurt and other dairy products. From -3 °C to -6 °C, gently freeze delicate foods ­ such as meat, sausage and fish and pureed food ­ for up to a week. The food is easier to cut, divide or portion and thaws faster.

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13Defrosting Defrosting
Defrosting
13.1Defrosting in the refrigerator compartment
The refrigerator compartment in your appliance defrosts automatically.
13.2Defrosting in the freezer compartment
The fully automatic NoFrost system ensures that the freezer compartment remains frost-free. Defrosting is not required.
13.3Defrosting in the variable-temperature compartment
The variable-temperature compartment in your appliance defrosts automatically.
14Cleaning and servi- Cleaningandservicing cing
To keep your appliance working effi- Cleaningandservicing ciently 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.
14.1Preparing 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.

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enCleaning and servicing Place ice packs (if available) onto the food.
3. Remove all fittings and accessories from the appliance. Page 22
14.2Cleaning the appliance
WARNING Risk of electric shock! An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock. Do not use steam- or high-pres-
sure 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 accessory in the dishwasher. 1. Prepare the appliance for cleaning. Page 21 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 12
6. Putting the food into the appliance.
14.3Removing the fittings
If you want to clean the fittings thoroughly, remove these from your appliance. Removing the shelf Pull out, life and remove the shelf.
Removing the fixed shelf Lift the fixed shelf at the rear
and remove it .

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Removing door rack Lift the door rack and remove it.

Cleaning and servicingen 2. Lift the variable-temperature con-
tainer at the front and remove it .

Removing the door container 1. Lift the door rack with the door
container upwards and remove it. 2. Lift the door container at the rear
of the door rack upwards and remove it .

Removing the fruit and vegetable container 1. Pull out the fruit and vegetable
container as far as it will go. 2. Lift the fruit and vegetable con-
tainer at the front and remove it .

Removing the variabletemperature compartment 1. Pull out the variable- temperature
container as far as it will go.

Remove the door container for frozen items 1. Raise the door container for frozen
items and remove it . 2. Raise the cover for the door con-
tainer for frozen items and remove it .

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3. Slide the holder out of the fixed shelf at the side.

Removing the ice cube maker 1. Remove and empty the ice cube
tray and the ice storage container .

Tip: In order to avoid covering the inner ventilation opening (freezer compartment) during fitting, position the ice cube maker on the left-hand side of the fixed shelf.

2. Lift the fixed shelf with the holder at the rear and remove it .

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Troubleshootingen

15Troubleshooting Troubleshooting
You Troubleshooting 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.

Fault The appliance is not cooling, the displays and lighting are lit.
The LED lighting does not work.
Side panels of the appliance are warm.
The warning tone sounds. The door alarm is switched on.

Cause and troubleshooting Showroom mode is switched on. 1. Press and hold (Refrigerator compartment) for 9­
11 seconds until an audible signal sounds. 2. After a short time, check whether your appliance is
cooling.
Different causes are possible. Call customer service.
The customer service number can be found in the enclosed customer service directory.
Not a fault. The side panels contain pipes which heat up during the cooling process. Units touching the appliance will not be damaged by the heat. No action required. The appliance door is open. Close the appliance door.

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enTroubleshooting

Fault

Cause and troubleshooting

The set temperature is The freezer compartment door was open for a long

not reached.

time. The evaporator (refrigeration unit) in the noFrost

Fully automatic de-

system is heavily iced up.

frosting no longer

Requirement: Store the frozen food well insulated in a

works.

cool place.

1. Switch off the appliance. Page 17 2. Disconnect the appliance from the mains.

Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box. 3. Move the appliance away from the wall. 4. Leave the appliance door open.

a After approx. 20 minutes, the condensation starts to run into the evaporation pan at the rear of the appliance.

The temperature differs greatly from the setting. Condensation accumulates on the surface of the appliance and on the shelves inside.

5. To prevent the evaporation pan from overflowing, mop up the condensation water with a sponge. The evaporator is defrosted if no more condensation water runs into the evaporation pan.
6. Clean the interior of the appliance. Page 22 7. Switch the appliance back on. Page 17
Different causes are possible. 1. Switch off the appliance. Page 17 2. Switch the appliance back on after five minutes.
Page 17 If the temperature is too warm, check the temper-
ature again after a couple of hours. If the temperature is too cold, check the temper-
ature again on the following day.
The water contained in warm and humid air condenses on the colder surfaces of the appliance. 1. Wipe away the water with a soft, dry cloth. 2. Open the appliance as briefly as possible. 3. Ensure that the appliance is always closed properly.

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Troubleshootingen

Fault The appliance hums, bubbles, buzzes, gargles, clicks or crackles.
The appliance makes noises.

Cause and troubleshooting 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. Automatic defrosting is running. No action required. The appliance is not level. Align the appliance using a spirit level and the
screw feet.
The appliance is not free-standing. Observe the minimum clearances for the appliance. Fittings wobble or stick. Check the removable fittings and, if required, re-
place these.
Bottles or containers are touching. Move the bottles or containers away from each
other.

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enStorage and disposal
15.1Power 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.
15.2Conducting an appliance self-test
Your appliance has an appliance selftest which displays faults that can be eliminated by your customer service. 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. Electrically reconnect the appliance after 5 minutes. Page 12 3. Within the first 10 seconds after connecting to the power supply, press and hold (Refrigerator compartment) for 5 to 10 seconds until an audible signal sounds. a The appliance self-test starts. a While the appliance self-test is running, a long audible signal sounds. a If, at the end of the appliance selftest, two audible signals sound and the temperature display indicates the set temperature, your appliance is OK. The appliance switches to normal operation.
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a If, at the end of the appliance selftest, 5 audible signals sound and the temperature display LEDs light up with a different brightness, inform customer service. The LEDs provide customer service with information about this fault.
16Storage and disposal Storageanddisposal
Storage and disposal
16.1Taking 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. Clean the appliance. Page 22 4. ATTENTION! Objects jammed
between the door and the housing may damage the door hinge. Open the door until it remains open by itself. Do not insert any objects between the door and the housing. To guarantee the ventilation inside the appliance, leave the appliance open.
16.2Disposing 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 in-
side 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 re-
frigerant circuit or the insulation.
1. Unplug the appliance from the mains.
2. Cut through the power cord. 3. Dispose of the appliance in an en-
vironmentally friendly manner. Information about current disposal methods are available from your specialist dealer or local authority.
Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-responsible manner. This appliance is certified in accordance with the guidelines on E-waste (Management ) Rules 2022 which govern waste electrical and electronic equipment. The guideline 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 ewaste Management and Handling Rules 2022. Dos ¡ Please visit our web-
site https:// www.bosch-home.in/ metapages/e-wastemanagement to find

Storage and disposalen out more details regarding e-waste disposal. ¡ Keep the product in isolated area, after it becomes non-functional/un-repairable so as 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/kabariwalah. ¡ 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 in any land fill site, as this will result in contamination of the soil and the ground water. ¡ Do not keep any replaced spare part(s) from the product in exposed area.
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enCustomer Service
17Customer Service CustomerService
Detailed CustomerService 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. 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

18Technical data Technicaldata
Refrigerant, Technicaldata cubic capacity and further technical specifications can be found on the rating plate.
“Appliance”, Fig. 1 / 6 , Page 14

17.1Product number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD)

You can find the product number (E-

Nr.) and the production number (FD)

on the appliance’s rating plate.

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tails and the Customer Service tele-

phone number to find them again

quickly.

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