BOSCH KGV36VL32 Fridge-freezer User Manual

BOSCH KGV36VL32 Fridge-freezer

Safety

Observe the following safety instructions.

General information

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

Intended use

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

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

Restriction on user group

• This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or over and by people who have reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or inadequate experience and/or knowledge, provided that they are supervised or have been instructed on how to use the appliance safely and have understood the resulting dangers.
• 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 fridge-freezer.

Safe transport

WARNING: Risk of injury!

The high weight of the appliance may result in injury when lifted.

• Do not lift the appliance on your own.

Safe installation

WARNING:  Risk of electric shock!

Incorrect installation is dangerous.

• Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate.
• Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating 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.

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, the 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 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!
Injury to the eyes is caused by escaping flammable refrigerant and hazardous gases.

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

CAUTION: Risk of harm to health!

To prevent food from being contaminated, you must observe the following instructions.

• If the door is open for an extended period of time, this may lead to a considerable temperature increase in the compartments of the appliance.
• Regularly clean the surfaces that may come into contact with food and accessible drain systems.
• Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the refrigerator so that they do not touch or drip on other food.
• If the fridge/freezer is empty for an extended period of time, switch off the appliance, defrost it, clean it and leave the door open to prevent the formation of 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 **

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

WARNING: Risk of fire!

If the tubes are damaged, flammable refrigerant and harmful gases may escape and ignite.

• Keep naked flames and ignition sources away from the appliance.
• Ventilate the room.
• Switch off the appliance.
• Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.
• Call after-sales service.

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. Metal or metal-style parts in the appliance may contain aluminum. Alu-minium reacts when it comes into contact with acidic foods.
• Do not store unpackaged food in the appliance.

Environmental protection and saving energy

Disposing of packaging

• The packaging materials are 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 as possible from heating elements, cookers, and other heat sources:
  • Maintain a 30 mm clearance to electric or gas cookers.
  • Maintain a 300 mm clearance to oil or solid-fuel cookers.
• Use a niche depth of 560 mm.
• Never cover or block the external ventilation openings.

Saving energy during use

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

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

Installation and connection

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

• Built-in appliance
• Equipment and accessories1
• Installation material
• Installation instructions
• User manual
• Customer service directory
• Warranty enclosure2
• Energy label
• Information on energy consump-tion and noises

Criteria for the installation location
WARNING
Risk of explosion!
If the appliance is in a space that is too small, a leak in the refrigeration circuit may result in a flammable mix-ture 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 13

The weight of the appliance ex works may be up to 70 kg depending on the model. The subfloor must be sufficiently stable to bear the weight of the appli-ance.

Permitted room temperature
The permitted room temperature de-pends on the appliance’s climate class. The climate class can be found on the rating plate. → “Appliance”, Fig.

The appliance is fully functional within the permitted room temperature. If an appliance with climate class SN is operated at colder room temperatures, the appliance will not be damaged up to a room temperature of 5 °C.

Niche dimensions
Observe the niche dimensions if you install your appliance in the niche. If this is not the case, problems may occur when installing the appliance.

Niche depth
Install the appliance in the recommended niche depth of 560 mm. If the niche depth is smaller, the energy consumption increases slightly. The niche depth must be a minimum of 550 mm.

Niche width
An inside niche width of at least 560 mm is required for the appliance. 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.

Installing the appliance

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

Preparing the appliance for the first time

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

Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply

1. Insert the mains plug of the appliance’s power cable in a socket nearby. The connection data of the appliance can be found on the rating plate. → “Appliance”,
2. Check the mains plug is inserted properly
   • 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 Refrigerator compartment
• B Freezer compartment

1. Control panel
2. Variable shelf
3. Extendable shelf
4. Fruit and vegetable container with humidity control
5. Rating plate
6. Flat frozen food container
7. Frozen food container
8. Butter and cheese compartment
9. Door storage compartment for large bottles

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

Control panel

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

1. compartment) switches Super cooling on or off.
2. (Refrigerator compartment) sets the temperature of the refrigerator compartment.
3. Displays the set temperature for the refrigerator compartment in °C.
4. opens the menu for setting Home Connect.
5. alarms switches the warning signal off.
6. (Freezer compartment) sets the temperature of the freezer compartment.
7. Displays the set temperature for the freezer compartment in °C.
8. super (Freezer compartment) switches Super freezing on or off.
9. switches the appliance on or off.

Features

The features of your appliance depend on the model.

Shelf
To vary the shelf as required, you can remove the shelf and re-insert it elsewhere.

Variable shelf
Use the variable shelf to store tall items, e.g. cans or bottles, on the shelf below.
You can remove the front section of the variable shelf and slide it below the rear part of the shelf.

Extendable shelf
In order to achieve an improved overview and to remove food more quickly, pull out the extendable shelf.

Bottle shelf

Store bottles securely on the bottle shelf. To vary the bottle shelf as required, you can remove the bottle shelf and re-insert it elsewhere. → “Removing the shelf”,

Fruit 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 and a special seal. This allows fresh fruit and vegetables to be stored for up to twice as long as with conventional storage.

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 controller:

• Low humidity is required when primarily storing fruit or mixed items, or if the appliance is very full.
• High humidity is 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.

Flat frozen food container

Store flat frozen items, the ice storage container and the ice scoop in the flat frozen food container.

Butter and cheese compartment

Store butter and hard cheese in the butter and cheese compartment.

Door rack

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

Accessories

Use original accessories. These have been made especially for your appliance. The accessories for your appliance depend on the model.

Egg tray

Store eggs safely on the egg tray.

Bottle holder

The bottle holder prevents bottles from falling over when the appliance door is opened and closed.

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 toslow down the thawing process for the stored frozen food.

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 implement only (e.g. spoon handle).
2. To loosen the ice cubes, twist the ice cube tray slightly or hold it briefly under flowing water.

Basic operation operation

Switching on the appliance

1. Press .
   • The appliance begins to cool.
   • A warning signal sounds and the temperature display (freezer compartment) flashes and lights up because the freezer compartment is still too warm.
2. Switch off the warning signal using
   • an alarm a goes out as soon as the set temperature has been reached.
3. 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.
• When you close the door, a vacuum may be created. The door is then difficult to open again. Wait a moment until the vacuum is offset.

Switching off the appliance

• Press

Setting the temperature

Setting the refrigerator compartment temperature

• Press  repeatedly until the temperature display shows the required temperature.
  The recommended temperature in the refrigerator compartment is 4 °C.

  • “OK” sticker”.

Setting the freezer compartment temperature

• Press / (Freezer compartment) repeatedly until the temperature display (freezer compartment) shows the required temperature The recommended temperature in the freezer compartment is −18 °C.

Additional functions

Super cooling

With Super cooling, the refrigerator compartment cools as cold as possible. Switch on Super cooling before placing large quantities of food.

Note: When Super cooling is switched on, increased noise may occur.

Switching on Super cooling

• Press super (Refrigerator compartment).
• super (Refrigerator compartment) lights up.

Note: After approx. 15 hours, the appliance switches to normal operation.

Switching off Super cooling

• Press super (Refrigerator compartment).
• The previously set temperature is displayed.

Automatic Super freezing

With automatic Super freezing, the freezer compartment cools down to a much lower temperature than for normal mode. This freezes food right through more quickly. The automatic Super freezingswitches on if you place fresh food in the frozen food tray that is attached to the rear of the large frozen food container or in the flat frozen food containers, starting from the righthand side. If the automatic Super freezing is switched on, (Freezer compartment) lights up and increased noises may occur. After the operation, the appliance switches from automatic Super freezing to normal operation.

Canceling automatic Super freezing

• Press super (Freezer compartment).
  • The previously set temperature is displayed.

Manual 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 22

Note: When Super freezing is switched on, increased noise may occur.

Switching on manual Super freezing

• Press super (Freezer compartment).
• super (Freezer compartment) lights up.

Note: After approx. 60 hours, the appliance switches to normal operation.

Switching off manual Super freezing

• Press super (Freezer compartment).
• The previously set temperature is displayed.

Holiday mode

• If you are going to be away for a long time, you can switch on energy-saving holiday mode on the appliance.

CAUTION: Risk of harm to health!

• The refrigerator compartment heats up while the holiday mode is switched on. The increased temperature may cause bacteria to increase and spoil the food.
  • When the holiday mode is switched on, do not store any food in the refrigerator compartment.

The appliance automatically sets the temperatures.

Switching on holiday mode

• Press (Refrigerator compartment) repeatedly until the temperature display (refrigerator compartment) shows Ho.
  • No temperature is shown in the temperature display (refrigerator compartment).

Switching off holiday mode

• Press (Refrigerator compartment) repeatedly until the temperature display (refrigerator compartment) shows the required temperature.

Alarm

Door alarm

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

Switching off the door alarm

• Close the appliance door or press the Alarm.
• The warning tone is switched off.

Temperature alarm

• If the freezer compartment becomes too warm, the temperature alarm is switched on.
• A warning tone sounds and lights up.

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.

The temperature alarm can be switched on in the following cases

• The appliance is switched on. Do not store any food until the appliance has reached the set temperature.
• Large quantities of fresh food are being placed inside. Switch on Super freezing before placing large quantities of food in the appliance.
• The freezer compartment door is open for too long. Check whether the frozen food has defrosted or thawed.

Switching off the temperature alarm

• Press alarm.
  • The warning tone is switched off.
  • The temperature display (freezer compartment) briefly indicates the warmest temperature reached in the freezer compartment. The temperature display (freezer compartment) then indicates the set temperature again.
  • From this time on, the warmest temperature is measured again and saved.
  • alarm lights up until the set temperature is reached again.

Home Connect

Home ConnectThis appliance is network-capable. Connect your appliance to a mobile device to control its functions via the Home Connect app. Home Connect services are not available in every country. The availability of the Home Connect function depends on the availability of Home Connect services in your country. You can find information about this at: www.home- connect.com. To be able to use Home Connect, you must first set up the connection to the WLAN home network (Wi-Fi1) and to the Home Connect app. After switching on the appliance, wait at least 2 minutes until internal device initialization is complete. Only then should you set up Home Connect. The Home Connect app guides you through the entire login process. Follow the instructions in the Home Connect app to configure the settings.

Tips

• Please consult the documents supplied by Home Connect.
• Please also follow the instructions in the Home Connect app.

Setting up Home Connect

Requirement: The Home Connect app has been installed on your mobile device.

1. Scan the QR code using th Home Connect app.
2. Follow the instructions in the Home Connect app.

Checking the signal strength

You should check the signal strength if no connection could be established.

1. Press .
   • The temperature display (refrigerator compartment) shows Cn.
2. Press (Refrigerator compartment) repeatedly until the temperature display (refrigerator compartment) shows .
   • The temperature display (freezer compartment) shows a value between (no reception) and (full reception).

Note: The signal strength should be at least 2.

Improving the reception

If the signal strength is too weak, the connection may be interrupted.

• Carry out one of the solution options:
  • Place the router and refrigerator closer together.
  • Ensure that the connection is not interfered with by screening walls.
  • Install a repeater to strengthen the signal.

Installing updates for the Home Connect software

The appliance searches for updates to the Home Connect software at regular intervals.

Note: If updates are available, the temperature display (refrigerator compartment) shows up.
To reset the update and the temperature display (refrigerator compartment) to the set temperature, press any touch field.

1. Press .
   • The temperature display (refrigerator compartment) shows Cn.
2. Press (Refrigerator compartment) repeatedly until the temperature display (refrigerator compartment) shows and the temperature display (freezer compartment) shows.
3. Press (Freezer compartment).
   • The temperature display (freezer compartment) shows an animation.
   • The update is installed.
   • The control panel is locked during the installation.
   • If the installation is successful, the temperature display (freezer compartment) shows .
4. If the temperature indicator (freezer compartment) shows , the appliance was unable to install the update.
   • Repeat the process at a later point.
5. If the update cannot be completed after several attempts, contact customer service.

Resetting Home Connect settings

If your appliance experiences connection problems with the WLAN home network (Wi-Fi) or your appliance wants to log into a different WLAN home network (Wi- Fi), you can reset the Home Connect settings.

1. Press .
   • The temperature display (refrigerator compartment) shows Cn.
2. Press / (Refrigerator compartment) repeatedly until the temperature display (refrigerator compartment) shows and the temperature display (freezer compartment) shows rE.
3. Press / (Freezer compartment).
   • The temperature display (freezer compartment) shows an animation for 15 seconds.
   • The temperature display (freezer compartment) then shows OF.
   • The Home Connect settings have been reset.

Data protection

Please see the information on data protection.

The first time your appliance is registered on a home network connected to the Internet, your appliance will transmit the following types of data to the Home Connect server (initial registration):

• Unique appliance identification (consisting of appliance codes as well as the MAC address of the Wi-Fi communication module installed).
• Security certificate of the Wi-Fi communication module (to ensure a secure data connection).
• The current software and hardware version of your appliance.
• Status of any previous reset to factory settings.

This initial registration prepares the Home Connect functions for use and is only required when you want to use the Home Connect functions for the first time.

Note: Please note that the Home Connect functions can only be utilised with the Home Connect app. Information on data protection can be retrieved in the Home Connect app.

Refrigerator compartment

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

Tips for storing food in the refrigerator compartment

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

Chill zones in the refrigerator compartment

The air circulation in the refrigerator compartment creates different chill zones.

Coldest zone

The coldest zone is between the arrow stamped on the side and the shelf underneath.

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

Warmest zone

The warmest zone is at the very top of the door.

Tip: Store food that does not spoil easily in the warmest zone, e.g. hard cheese and butter. Cheese can then continue to release its aroma and the butter will still be easy to spread.

“OK” sticker

The “OK” sticker lets you check whether the refrigerator compartment reaches the safe temperature ranges of +4 °C or colder recommended for food. The “OK” sticker is not included with all models. If the sticker does not indicate “OK”, gradually reduce the temperature.

• “Setting the refrigerator compartment temperature”,

• Once the appliance is switched on, it may take up to 12 hours until the set temperature is reached.

• Correct setting

Freezer compartment

Freezer compartmentYou can store frozen food, freez food and make ice cubes in the freezer compartment. The temperature can be set from −16 °C to −24 °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.

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”.

Prerequisites for freezing capacity

1. Approx. 24 hours before placing fresh food in the appliance, switch on Super freezing. → “Switching on manual Super freezing”, Page 17
2. If the appliance has a flat frozen food container, fill this with food first. For appliances without a flat frozen food container, fill the lowest frozen food container with food first.
3. Freeze fresh food as close as possible to the side panels.

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.
2. Store food directly on the shelves and on the floor of the freezer compartment.

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 compartments or the frozen food containers.
• To quickly and gently freeze larger quantities of fresh food, place this in the top frozen food container.
• To ensure that the air can circulate freely in the appliance, push the frozen food containers in as far as they will go.

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 ma-terial and the correct type of pack-aging, you can determine the productquality and prevent freezer burn.

1. Place the food in the packaging.
2. Squeeze out the air.
3. Pack food airtight to prevent itfrom losing flavour and drying out.
4. Label the packaging with the con-tents and the date of freezing.

Shelf life of frozen foodat −18 °C

The imprinted freezer calendar indic-ates the maximum storage durationin months at a constant temperatureof –18 °C.

Defrosting methods forfrozen food

CAUTION: Risk of harm to health!

• During the thawing process, bacteriamay multiply and spoil the frozenfood.
• Do not refreeze food after it hasbeen defrosted or started to de-frost.
• Refreeze food only after cooking.
• These items should no longer bestored for the maximum storageperiod.
• Defrost animal-based food, suchas fish, meat, cheese, quark, in therefrigerator compartment.
• Defrost bread at room temperat-ure.
• Prepare food for immediate con-sumption in the microwave, in theoven or on the hob.

Defrosting

Defrosting in the refrigerator compartment

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

• “Cleaning the condensation channel and drainage hole”.

Defrosting in the freezercompartment

The fully automatic NoFrost systemensures that the freezer compartmentremains frost-free. Defrosting is notrequired.

Cleaning and servicing

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

Preparing the appliance for cleaning

1. Switch off the appliance.

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

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

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

5. Remove all fittings and accessories from the appliance.

Cleaning the appliance

WARNING: Risk of electric shock!

Ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock.

• Do not use steam- or high-pres-sure cleaners to clean the appli-ance.
• The 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 appli-ance.

• Do not use hard scouring pads or cleaning sponges.
• Do not use harsh or abrasive detergents.
• Do not use cleaning products with high alcohol content. If liquid gets into the drainage hole, the evaporation pan may overflow.
• The rinsing water must not get into the drainage hole. If you clean fittings and accessories in the dishwasher, this may cause them to become deformed or discolored.
• 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 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.
6. Switch on the appliance.
7. Putting the food into the appliance.

Cleaning the condensation channel and drainage hole

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

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

Removing the fittings

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

Removing the shelf

• Lift the shelf at the front 1, pull it out and remove it 2⁠.

Removing door rack

• Lift the door rack and remove it.

Removing the fruit and vegetable container

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

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 and remove it ⁠.

Removing appliance components

If you want to clean your appliance thoroughly, you can remove certain components from your appliance.

Removing the shelf above the fruit and vegetable container

1. Pull out the fruit and vegetable container.
2. Remove the shelf and rotate it.
3. Press the fastenings for the lower cover outwards.
4. Lift the cover at the front and pull it out at the rear⁠.

Troubleshooting

You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshooting information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unnecessary costs.

WARNING: Risk of electric shock!

Incorrect repairs are dangerous.

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

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.

Conducting an appliance self-test

1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Switch the appliance back on after approx. five minutes.
3. Within the first 10 seconds after switching on, press and hold (Freezer compartment) for 3 to 5 seconds until an audible signal sounds.
   • The appliance self-test starts.
   • While the appliance self-test is running,
   • long audible signal sounds.
   • 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.
   • If, at the end of the appliance selftest, five audible signals sound and (Freezer compartment) flashes for 10 seconds, inform the after-sales service.

Storage and disposal

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

Taking the appliance out of operation

1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply. Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.
3. Remove all of the food.
4. Defrost the appliance.
5. Clean the appliance.
6. To guarantee the ventilation inside the appliance, leave the appliance open.

Disposing of old appliance

Valuable raw materials can be reused by recycling.

WARNING: Risk of harm to health!

Children can lock themselves in the appliance, thereby putting their lives at risk.

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

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

Do not damage the tubes of the 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 environmentally friendly manner. Information about current disposal methods are available from your specialist dealer or local authority.

This appliance is labeled in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU concerning used electrical and electronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic equipment – WEEE). The guideline determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU.

Customer Service

If you have any queries, are unable to rectify faults on the appliance yourself or if your appliance needs to be repaired, contact Customer Service. Function-relevant genuine spare parts according to the corresponding Eco- design Order can be obtained from Customer Service for a period of at least 10 years from the date on which your appliance was placed on the market within the European Economic Area.

Note

Under the terms of the manufacturer’s warranty applicable to the location, the use of Customer Service is free of charge. The minimum duration of the warranty (manufacturer’s warranty for private consumers) in the European Economic Area is 2 years according to the terms of warranty applicable to the location. The terms of warranty do not affect other rights or claims held by yourself under local legislation.

Detailed information on the warranty period and terms of warranty in your country is available from our 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.

Product 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.
→ “Appliance”, Fig. 1, Page 12 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 /, Page 12 This product contains a light source from energy efficiency class E. The light source is available as a spare part and should only be replaced by trained specialist staff. 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.

Declaration of Conformity

Declaration of ConformityRobert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH hereby declares that the appliance with Home Connect functionality meets the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Directive 2014/53/EU.

A detailed RED Declaration of Conformity can be found online at www.bosch- home.com among the additional documents on the product page for your appliance. 2.4 GHz band: 100 mW max.

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Valid within Great Britain: Imported to Great Britain by BSH Home Appliances Ltd. Grand Union House Old Wolverton Road Wolverton, Milton Keynes MK12 5PT United Kingdom.

References

• Home Appliances Global Website | Bosch
• Home Appliances Global Website | Bosch
• Bosch Service | Service worldwide
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• Connect your household | Home Connect

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