BOSCH KMC85 Fridge Freezer Cross Door Refrigerator Instruction Manual

BOSCH KMC85 Fridge Freezer Cross Door Refrigerator

Specifications:

• Product: Fridge-freezer KMC85
• Features: Refrigerator compartment, freezer compartment, shelf, freezer tray, storage container, fruit and vegetable container, door tray

Product Usage Instructions

1. Safety:

1. General Information: Always read the user manual before using the appliance to ensure safe operation.
2. Intended Use: Use the fridge-freezer for storing and preserving food items at the recommended temperatures.
3. Restriction on User Group: Only adults should handle the installation and operation of the appliance.
4. Safe Transport: Avoid lifting the appliance alone due to its heavy weight to prevent injury.
5. Safe Installation: Follow the installation guidelines provided in the manual for proper setup.
6. Safe Use: Ensure the appliance is used according to the manufacturer’s instructions to prevent accidents.

2. Preventing Material Damage:

To prevent damage, avoid overloading the appliance beyond its recommended capacity.

3. Environmental Protection and Saving Energy:

1. Disposing of Packaging: Dispose of packaging materials responsibly.
2. Saving Energy: Use energy-saving features and practices to reduce electricity consumption.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How do I defrost the appliance?
  • A: There are specific instructions for= defrosting both the refrigerator and freezer compartments in the manual. Follow those guidelines carefully to defrost the appliance effectively.
• Q: What should I do in case of a power failure?
  • A: During a power failure, keep the appliance closed to maintain the internal temperature. Once power is restored, check the food items for spoilage.

Safety

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. Children above the age of three years old and younger than eight years old may load and unload the the fridge-freezer. 1.4Safe transport
WARNING Risk of injury! The heavy 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 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 in-
tegrated 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 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 object 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 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. 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.
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enSafety
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 28 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 or the appliance power cable of this appliance
is damaged, it must be replaced with a special power cord or special appliance power cable, which is available from the manufacturer or its Customer Service.
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 15 Unplug the mains plug from the mains or switch off the circuit
breaker in the fuse box. Call customer service. Page 28
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2Preventing material Preventingmaterialdamage damage

Preventing material damage

ATTENTION! The high weight of the appliance or, 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. When the appliance door is closed, an open door pillar may damage the appliance. Never open the door pillar manually. If the door pillar has been opened, close it before closing the appliance door. 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.

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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. ¡ 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.

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enInstallation and connection ¡ 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. ¡ Vacuum the external ventilation grilles when they are dusty.
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 28. The delivery consists of the following: ¡ Free-standing appliance ¡ Equipment and accessories1 ¡ Installation instructions ¡ User manual ¡ Customer service directory ¡ Warranty enclosure2 ¡ Energy label ¡ Information on energy consump-
tion and noises

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 / 3 , Page 12
The weight of the appliance ex works may be up to 120 kg depending on the model. The subfloor must be sufficiently stable to bear the weight of the appliance. The surface must be level. This refrigerator is intended for use at ambient temperatures of 10 °C to 43 °C. The appliance is fully functional within the permitted room temperature. If the appliance is operated at colder room temperatures, the appliance will not be damaged up to a room temperature of 5 °C.
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.

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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 21
4.5Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply
1. Insert the non-heating appliance plug of the power cable into the appliance.
2. Insert the mains plug of the appliance’s power cable in a socket nearby. The connection data of the appliance can be found on the rating
plate. “Appliance”, Fig. 1 / 3 ,
Page 12 3. Check the mains plug is inserted
properly. a The appliance is now ready for
use.

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Familiarising yourself with your appliance

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.
1

2

3

4

A

5

6

7

8

9

10 B

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1

A

Refrigerator compartment Page 18

B

Freezer compartment Page 19

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1 Lighting 2 Control panel Page 13 3 Rating plate Page 29

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4

Temperature controller (storage container)

5

Door tray for large bottles Page 15

6

Door pillar with condensation protection Page 9

7

Fruit and vegetable container Page 14

8

Storage container Page 14

9 Freezer tray Page 14

10

Frozen food container Page 22

11 Screw foot

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 3
4

5 6 7
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10 11

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enFeatures

1

alarm lights up when the alarm is switched on.

2

Displays the set temperature for the refrigerator compart-

ment in °C.

3

Fridge sets the temperature of the refrigerator compart-

ment.

4

Displays the set temperature for the freezer compartment

in °C.

5

Freezer sets the temperature of the freezer compartment.

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super cool lights up when Super cooling is switched on.

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super freeze lights up when Super freezing is switched on.

8

lights up when holiday mode is switched on.

9

mode is used to select an additional function.

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lights up when the button lock is activated.

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lock 3 sec. switches the button lock for the control panel

on or off.

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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 21

6.2Freezer tray
You can freeze smaller quantities of food quickly on the freezer tray, e.g. berries, pieces of fruit, herbs and vegetables. Distribute the frozen items evenly on the freezer tray and leave to freeze for approx. 10 to 12 hours. Then place in a freezer bag or a freezer box.

6.3Storage container

The temperatures in the storage con-

tainer are lower than in the refriger-

ator compartment. Temperatures be-

low 0 °C may occur occasionally.

In order to reach temperatures close

to 0 °C in the storage container, set

the refrigerator compartment temper-

ature from 2 °C to 4 °C and turn the

temperature control to the storage

setting

.

Use the lower temperatures in the

storage container to store highly per-

ishable food, e.g. fish, meat and

sausages.

6.4Fruit and vegetable container
Store fresh fruit and vegetables loose 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.
6.5Door tray
To adjust the door tray as required, you can remove the door tray and reinsert elsewhere. “Removing door tray”, Page 22

Basic operation

Basicoperation
Basic operation
7.1Switching on the appliance
1. Electrically connect the appliance. Page 11
a The appliance begins to cool. a A warning signal sounds, the tem-
perature display (freezer compartment) flashes and “alarm” lights up because the freezer compartment is still too warm. 2. Switch off the warning tone using alarm. a “alarm” goes out as soon as the set temperature has been reached. 3. Set the required temperature. Page 15
7.2Operating tips
¡ Once you have switched on the appliance, the set temperature is only reached after several hours.

Basic operationen Do not put any food in the appliance until the set temperature has been reached. ¡ When you close the door, a vacuum may be created. The door is then difficult to open again. Wait a moment until the vacuum is offset. ¡ The temperature in the appliance varies due to the following conditions: ­ How often the appliance is
opened ­ Load capacity ­ Temperature of newly stored
food ­ Ambient temperature ­ Direct sunlight
7.3Switching 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 Fridge repeatedly until the
temperature display (refrigerator compartment) shows the required temperature setting. The recommended temperature in the refrigerator compartment is 4 °C.
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enAdditional functions

Setting the storage container

temperature

Select one of the options:

For storing meat and fish, turn the temperature controller to the

storage setting

.

For storing beverages, turn the

temperature controller to the

storage setting .

For storing fruit and vegetables,

turn the temperature controller

to the storage setting

.

7.5Lock
The button lock prevents the appliance from being operated accidentally or incorrectly while running.
Switching on the button lock Press and hold lock 3 sec. for
three seconds. a lights up.
Switching off the button lock Press and hold lock 3 sec. for
three seconds. a goes out.

Tip: Fruit, vegetables, drinks and snacks may freeze below 0 °C. Only use the storage setting for meat and fish. Setting the freezer compartment temperature Press Freezer repeatedly until the
temperature display (freezer compartment) shows the required temperature setting. The recommended temperature in the freezer compartment is -18 °C.
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Additional 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 in the refrigerator compartment. Note: When Super cooling is switched on, increased noise may occur.
Switching on Super cooling Press mode repeatedly until “super
cool” lights up. a lights up in the temperature dis-
play (refrigerator compartment). Note: After approx. 6 hours, the appliance switches to normal operation.
Switching off Super cooling Press mode repeatedly until “super
cool” goes out. a The previously set temperature is
displayed.

8.2Super 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 19 Note: When Super freezing is switched on, increased noise may occur.
Switching on Super freezing Press mode repeatedly until “super
freeze” lights up. a lights up in the temperature dis-
play (freezer compartment). Note: After approx. 56 hours, the appliance switches to normal operation.
Switching off Super freezing Press mode repeatedly until “super
freeze” goes out. a The previously set temperature is
displayed.
8.3Holiday 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.

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The appliance automatically sets the temperatures.

Refrigerator com- 14 °C partment

Freezer compart- Temperature re-

ment

mains un-

changed

Switching on holiday mode Press mode repeatedly until is
highlighted.

Switching off holiday mode
Press mode. a The previously set temperature is
displayed.

9Alarm Alarm
Alarm
9.1Door alarm
If the appliance door is open for a while, the door alarm switches on. A warning tone sounds and “alarm” flashes. 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. a “alarm” goes out.
9.2Temperature alarm
If the freezer compartment becomes too warm, the temperature alarm is switched on. A warning tone sounds and the set temperature (freezer compartment) and “alarm” flash.

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enRefrigerator compartment
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 any touch field. a The warning tone is switched off. a 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. a From this time on, the warmest temperature is measured again and saved. a “alarm” lights up until the set temperature is reached again.

10Refrigerator compart- Refrigeratorcompartment ment
You can keep meat, sausage, fish, Refrigeratorcompartment 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.
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.
¡ 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 in the storage container.

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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.

Freezer compartment

Freezercompartment
You can store frozen food, freeze Freezercompartment 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.
11.1Freezing 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. “Appli-
ance”, Fig. 1 / 3 , Page 12 Prerequisites for freezing capacity
1. Approx. 24 hours before placing fresh food in the appliance, switch on Super freezing. “Switching on Super freezing”, Page 17
2. First, place the food on the freezer tray.

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11.2Fully 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 21 2. Stack food directly on the floor of
the freezer compartment.
11.3Tips 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 freezer tray or the frozen food containers. ¡ To ensure that the air can circulate freely in the appliance, push the frozen food containers in as far as they will go.
11.4Tips 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.

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enDefrosting

¡ 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.

11.5Shelf 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

11.6Defrosting methods for frozen food

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

¡ Defrost animal-based food, such as fish, meat, cheese, quark, in the refrigerator compartment.
¡ Defrost bread at room temperature.
¡ Prepare food for immediate consumption in the microwave, in the oven, or on the hob.
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Defrosting
12.1Defrosting in the refrigerator compartment
The refrigerator compartment in your appliance defrosts automatically.
12.2Defrosting in the freezer compartment
The fully automatic NoFrost system ensures that the freezer compartment remains frost-free. Defrosting is not required.
13Cleaning 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.
13.1Preparing 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.

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2. Take out all of the food and store it in a cool place. Place ice packs (if available) onto the food.
3. Remove all fittings and accessories from the appliance. Page 21
4. Remove the fruit and vegetable container cover.
13.2Cleaning 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. Do not use stainless-steel cleaning agents on the outside of 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. 1. Prepare the appliance for cleaning. Page 20

Cleaning and servicing

2. Clean the following with a dish cloth, lukewarm water and a little pH- neutral liquid detergent: ­ The outside of the appliance ­ The inside of the appliance ­ The fittings ­ The accessories ­ The door seals
3. Dry thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.
4. Insert the fittings and install the appliance components.
5. Electrically connect the appliance. Page 11
6. Putting the food into the appliance.
13.3Removing the fittings
If you want to clean the fittings thoroughly, remove these from your appliance. Removing the shelf Lift the shelf at the front , pull it
out and remove it .

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enCleaning and servicing
Removing door tray Lift the door tray and remove it.

2. Lift the fruit and vegetable container at the front and remove it .

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

Removing the freezer tray 1. Pull out the freezer tray as far as it
will go. 2. Lift the freezer tray at the front
and remove it .

Removing the fruit and vegetable container 1. Pull out the fruit and vegetable
container as far as it will go.

Removing the frozen food container 1. Take out the frozen food container
as far as it will go.

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2. Lift the frozen food container at the front and remove it .

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tainer cover slightly , pull it forwards and remove it .

13.4Removing 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 Lift the shelf above the fruit and ve-
getable container at the front and remove it .

Removing the fruit and vegetable container cover 1. Pull out the fruit and vegetable
container as far as it will go.
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enTroubleshooting

14Troubleshooting 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 or the appliance power cable of this appliance is damaged,
it must be replaced with a special power cord or special appliance power cable, which is available from the manufacturer or its Customer Service.

Fault

Cause and troubleshooting

The appliance is not cooling, the displays and lighting are lit.

Showroom mode is switched on. 1. Disconnect the appliance from the mains.
Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box. 2. Reconnect the appliance after five minutes. 3. Wait at least 30 seconds and then press mode for 15 seconds.
a appears briefly on the control panel. 4. After a short time, check whether your appliance is
cooling.

The LED lighting does not work.

Different causes are possible. Call customer service.
The customer service number can be found in the enclosed customer service directory.

or appears in the temperature display.

The electronics have detected a fault. 1. Switch off the appliance. Page 15 2. Disconnect the appliance from the mains.
Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box. 3. Reconnect the appliance after five minutes. 4. If the message still appears on the display, call customer service. The customer service number can be found in the enclosed customer service directory.

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Fault

Cause and troubleshooting

A warning signal sounds and “alarm” flashes.

The appliance door is open. Close the appliance door.

The door alarm is switched on.

A warning tone

Different causes are possible.

sounds and the tem- 1. Press any touch field.

perature display (freezer compartment) and “alarm” flash.

a The alarm is switched off. 2. After several hours, check whether the set freezer
compartment temperature has been reached again.

The temperature alarm is switched on.

External ventilation openings are covered up. Remove any obstructions from in front of the ex-

ternal ventilation openings.

Larger quantities of fresh food have been put in. Switch on Super freezing before placing a larger
amount of food in the appliance. “Switching on Super freezing”, Page 17

The temperature differs greatly from the setting.

Different causes are possible. 1. Switch off the appliance. Page 15 2. Switch the appliance back on after five minutes.
Page 15 If the temperature is too warm, check the temper-
ature again after a couple of hours. If the temperature is too cold, check the temper-
ature again on the following day.

The appliance hums, bubbles, buzzes, gargles, clicks or crackles.

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 makes The appliance is not level.

noises.

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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enTroubleshooting

Fault

Cause and troubleshooting

The appliance makes Super freezing is switched on.

noises.

No action required.

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14.1Power 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.
14.2Conducting 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 11 3. Within the first two minutes after switching on, press and hold mode for 10 seconds until an audible signal sounds. a The appliance self- test starts. a If, at the end of the appliance selftest, two audible signals sound and the temperature display indic-

Storage and disposalen ates the set temperature, your appliance is OK. The appliance switches to normal operation. a If, at the end of the appliance selftest, 5 audible signals sound, inform customer service.
15Storage and disposal Storageanddisposal
Storage and disposal
15.1Taking 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 21 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.
15.2Disposing 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.

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Customer Service

Keep children away from the re-
dundant 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.
This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU concerning used electrical and electronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic equipment – WEEE). The guideline determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU.
16Customer Service CustomerService
Function-relevant CustomerService genuine spare parts according to the corresponding Ecodesign Order can be obtained from Customer Service for a period of at least 10 years from the date on

which your appliance was placed on the market within the European Economic Area. Note: Under the terms of the manufacturer’s warranty applicable to the location, the use of Customer Service is free of charge. The minimum duration of the warranty (manufacturer’s warranty for private consumers) in the European Economic Area is 2 years according to the terms of warranty applicable to the location. The terms of warranty do not affect other rights or claims held by yourself under local legislation. Detailed information on the warranty period and terms of warranty in your country is available from our aftersales service, your retailer or on our website. If you contact Customer Service, you will require the product number (ENr.) and the production number (FD) of your appliance. The contact details for Customer Service can be found in the enclosed Customer Service directory or on our website.

16.1Product 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.

Ma”Akeppaliannoctee”o, fFyigo.ur1a/p3pli,aPnacge’es

12 de-

tails and the Customer Service tele-

phone number to find them again

quickly.

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17Technical data Technicaldata
Refrigerant, Technicaldata cubic capacity and further technical specifications can be found on the rating plate.
“Appliance”, Fig. 1 / 3 , Page 12
This product contains a light source from energy efficiency class G. 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.

Technical dataen

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