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[en] User manual en Table of contents Safety ............................................... 4 General information.......................... 4 Intended use..................................... 4 Restriction on user group................. 4 Safe transport ................................... 5 Safe installation ................................ 5 Safe use ........................................... 6 Damaged appliance ......................... 8 Preventing material damage ........ 10 Environmental protection and saving energy................................ 10 Disposing of packaging ................. 10 Saving energy................................. 10 Installation and connection.......... 11 Scope of delivery............................ 11 Installing and connecting the appliance ............................................ 11 Criteria for the installation location.................................................. 12 Preparing the appliance for the first time.......................................... 12 Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply............................. 12 Familiarising yourself with your appliance............................... 14 Appliance ....................................... 14 Controls .......................................... 15 Features......................................... 15 Shelf................................................ 15 Freezer compartment shelf ............ 15 Fruit and vegetable container ........ 16 Door racks...................................... 16 Accessories .................................... 16 Basic operation ............................. 16 Switching on the appliance ............ 16 Operating tips................................. 16 Switching off the appliance ............ 16 Setting the temperature.................. 17 2 Additional functions ..................... 17 Super function ................................ 17 Refrigerator compartment ............ 17 Tips for storing food in the refrigerator compartment ..................... 17 Chill zones in the refrigerator compartment .................................. 18 "OK" sticker .................................... 18 Freezer compartment.................... 18 Freezer compartment door ............ 18 Freezing capacity ........................... 19 Tips for buying frozen food ............ 19 Tips for storing food in the freezer compartment ...................... 19 Tips for freezing fresh food ............ 19 Shelf life of frozen food at -18 °C............................................ 20 Defrosting methods for frozen food ................................................ 20 Defrosting ...................................... 21 Defrosting in the refrigerator compartment .................................. 21 Defrosting in the freezer compartment ......................................... 21 Cleaning and servicing ................. 22 Preparing the appliance for cleaning .......................................... 22 Cleaning the appliance .................. 22 Cleaning the condensation channel and drainage hole ............ 22 Removing the fittings...................... 23 Troubleshooting............................ 24 Malfunctions ................................... 24 Temperature problem..................... 25 Noise .............................................. 25 Odours............................................ 26 Conducting an appliance selftest.................................................. 27 en Storage and disposal.................... 27 Switching off the appliance ............ 27 Disposing of old appliance ............ 27 Customer Service.......................... 28 Product number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD) ...................... 28 Technical data ............................... 28 3 enSafety Safety Please read the safety information to ensure that you use the appliance safely. General information You can find general information about this instruction manual here. ¡ Read this instruction manual carefully. Only this will ensure you use the appliance safely and efficiently. ¡ This manual is intended for the user of the appliance. ¡ Follow the safety instructions and warnings. ¡ Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe for future reference or for the next owner. ¡ Check the appliance after unpacking it. Do not connect the ap- pliance if it has been damaged in transit. Intended use Read the information on intended use to ensure that you use the appliance correctly and safely. This appliance is only intended to be fully fitted in a kitchen. Only use this appliance: ¡ As specified in this instruction manual. ¡ For chilling and freezing food and making ice. ¡ In private households and in enclosed spaces in a domestic en- vironment. ¡ Up to an altitude of max. 2000 m above sea level. Restriction on user group Avoid risks to children and vulnerable persons. 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. Children must not play with the appliance. 4 Safetyen Cleaning and user maintenance must not be performed by children unless they are being supervised. Keep children under the age of 8 years away from the appliance and power cable. Children above the age of three years old and younger than eight years old may load and unload the the fridge-freezer. Safe transport Follow these safety instructions when transporting the appliance. 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 Follow these safety instructions when installing the appliance. WARNING Risk of electric shock! ¡ Improper 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 all-pole isolating switch must be installed in the permanent electrical installation according to the installation regulations. When installing the appliance, check that the power cable is not trapped or damaged. 5 enSafety ¡ If the insulation of the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous. Never let the power cord come into contact with heat sources. Never let the power cord come into contact with sharp points or edges. Never kink, crush or modify the power cord. 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. If the power cord is too short, contact Customer Service. Only use adapters approved by the manufacturer. ¡ Portable multiple socket strips or portable power supply units may overheat and cause a fire. Do not place portable multiple socket strips or power supply units on the back of the appliance. Safe use Follow these safety instructions when using 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. 6 Safetyen Do not let children play with small parts. WARNING Risk of explosion! ¡ Mechanical devices or other devices may damage the refrigeration circuit; flammable refrigerant may escape and explode. To accelerate the defrosting process, do not use any other mechanical devices or devices other than those recommended by the manufacturer. ¡ Products which contain flammable propellants and explosive substances may explode, e.g. spray cans. Do not store products which contain flammable propellants (e.g. spray cans) or explosive substances in the appliance. WARNING Risk of fire! Electrical devices within the appliance may cause a fire, e.g. heaters or electric ice makers. Do not operate electrical devices within the appliance. WARNING Risk of injury! ¡ Containers that contain carbonated drinks may burst. Do not store containers that contain carbonated drinks in the freezer compartment. ¡ Injury to the eyes caused by escaping flammable refrigerant and hazardous gases. Do not damage the tubes of the refrigerant circuit or the insulation. WARNING Risk of cold burns! Contact with frozen food and cold surfaces may cause burns by refrigeration. Never put frozen food straight from the freezer compartment into your mouth. Avoid prolonged contact of skin with frozen food, ice and the tubes in the freezer compartment. 7 enSafety 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. Damaged appliance Follow the safety instructions if your appliance is damaged. WARNING Risk of electric shock! ¡ If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous. Never operate a damaged appliance. Never operate an appliance with a cracked or fractured surface. 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 Service. Page 28 Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff. ¡ 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. 8 Safetyen 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 ap- pliance. Ventilate the room. Switch off the appliance. Page 16 Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the cir- cuit breaker in the fuse box. Call after-sales service. Page 28 9 enPreventing material damage Preventing material dam- Preventingmaterialdamage age Follow these instructions to prevent material damage to your appliance, accessories or other objects in your kitchen. ATTENTION! ¡ 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. ¡ Using the base, runners or appli- ance doors as a seat surface or climbing surface may damage the appliance. Do not stand or support yourself on the base, runners or doors. Environmental protection Environmentalprotectionandsavingenergy and saving energy Help protect the environment by using your appliance in a way that conserves resources and by disposing of reusable materials properly. Disposing of packaging The packaging materials are environmentally compatible and can be recycled. Sort the individual components by type and dispose of them separately. Information about current disposal methods are available from your specialist dealer or local authority. Saving energy If you follow these instructions, your appliance will use less power. Selecting the installation location Follow these instructions when installing your appliance. ¡ 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 30 cm clearance to oil or solid-fuel cookers. The appliance needs to cool less frequently at low ambient temperatures. ¡ Use a niche depth of 560 mm. ¡ Do not cover or block ventilation openings. ¡ Ventilate the room daily. The air on the back wall of the appliance can escape more easily and the appliance does not warm up so intensely. The appliance must cool less frequently. Saving energy during use Follow these instructions when using your appliance. Note: The arrangement of the fittings does not affect the energy consumption of the appliance. 10 ¡ Do not cover or block ventilation openings. The air on the back wall of the appliance can escape more easily and the appliance does not warm up so intensely. ¡ Open the appliance door only briefly. ¡ Transport purchased food in a cool bag and place in the appliance quickly. ¡ Allow warm food and drinks to cool down before placing them in the appliance. ¡ Thaw frozen food in the refrigerator compartment to utilise the low temperature of the food. The air in the appliance does not warm up so intensely. The appliance must cool less frequently. ¡ Always leave some space between the food and to the back panel. ¡ Pack the food airtight. The air can circulate and the air humidity remains constant. ¡ Defrost the freezer compartment regularly. A frost-free freezer compartment is power-saving and cools the frozen food optimally. ¡ Only open the freezer compartment door briefly and then carefully close it. A closed freezer compartment door protects the freezer compartment against severe icing. Installation and connectionen Installation and connec- Installationandconnection tion You can find out where and how best to install your appliance here. You will also learn how to connect your appliance to the power supply. Scope of delivery After unpacking all parts, check for any transport damage and check the completeness of the delivery. If you have any complaints, contact your dealer or our after-sales service Page 28. The delivery consists of the following: ¡ Built-in appliance ¡ Equipment and accessories1 ¡ Installation material ¡ Installation instructions ¡ Operating instructions ¡ Customer service booklet ¡ Warranty enclosure2 ¡ Energy label ¡ Product data sheet ¡ Information on the energy con- sumption and noises Installing and connecting the appliance Requirement: The scope of delivery of the appliance is checked. Page 11 1. Observe the criteria for the appli- ance's installation location. Page 12 2. Install the appliance according to the enclosed installation instructions. 1 Depending on the appliance specifications 2 Not in all countries 11 enInstallation and connection 3. Prepare the appliance for first use. Page 12 4. Electrically connect the appliance. Page 12 Criteria for the installation location Follow these instructions when installing your appliance. 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 15 The weight of the appliance ex works may be up to 70 kg depending on the model. The subfloor must be of sufficient stability to bear the weight of the appliance. Permitted room temperature The permitted room temperature depends on the appliance's climate class. The climate class can be found on the rating plate. "Appliance", Fig. 1 / 3 , Page 15 Climate class Permitted room temperature SN 10 °C to 32 °C N 16 °C to 32 °C ST 16 °C to 38 °C T 16 °C to 43 °C 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 furniture recess. 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 550 mm. Niche width An inside niche width of at least 560 mm is required for the appliance. Preparing the appliance for the first time 1. Remove the informative material. 2. Remove the protective foil and transit bolts, e.g. remove the adhesive strips and carton. 3. Clean the appliance for the first time. Page 22 Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply 1. Insert the mains plug of the appliance's power cable in a socket nearby. The connection data of the appliance can be found on the rating plate. "Appliance", Fig. Page 15 1/ 3 , 12 2. Check the mains plug is inserted properly. a The appliance is now ready for use. Installation and connectionen 13 enFamiliarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarisingyourselfwithyourappliance Familiarise yourself with the parts of your appliance. Appliance You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here. 1 A B 2 3 1 A Freezer compartment B Refrigerator compartment 14 4 1 Controls 2 Fruit and vegetable container Page 16 Featuresen 3 Rating plate 4 Door storage compartment for large bottles Note: Deviations between your appliance and the diagrams may differ with regard to their features and size. Controls The controls are used to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status. 12 2 3 6 84 2 1 sets the temperature of the refrigerator compartment. 2 lights up when the Super function is switched on. 3 Displays the set temperature for the refrigerator compartment in °C. 4 switches the appliance on or off. Features Features Here you can see an overview of the features of your appliance and their use. The features of your appliance depend on the model. Shelf To vary the shelves as required, remove the shelf and re-insert it elsewhere. "Removing the shelf", Page 23 Freezer compartment shelf To vary the freezer compartment shelf as required, remove the freezer compartment shelf. "Removing the freezer compartment shelf", Page 23 Reinstall the support rails elsewhere and insert the glass plate. 15 enBasic operation Fruit and vegetable container Store fresh fruit and vegetables in the fruit and vegetable container. 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. Fruit that is sensitive to cold Vegetables that are sensitive to cold ¡ Pineapples ¡ Bananas ¡ Mangoes ¡ Papayas ¡ Citrus fruits ¡ Aubergines ¡ Gherkins ¡ Courgettes ¡ Peppers ¡ Tomatoes ¡ Potatoes Door racks To adjust the door racks as required, remove the door rack and re-insert elsewhere. "Removing door racks", Page 23 Accessories Only use original accessories. These have been made especially for your appliance. Here you can find an overview of your appliance's accessories and how to use them. The accessories for your appliance depend on the model. Egg tray Store eggs safely on the egg tray. Ice cube tray Use the ice cube tray to make ice cubes. Making ice cubes 1. Fill the ice cube tray with water up to ¾ and place in the freezer compartment. If the ice cube tray is stuck to the freezer compartment, loosen with a blunt implement only (e.g. spoon handle). 2. To loosen the ice cubes, twist the ice cube tray slightly or hold briefly under flowing water. Basic operation Basicoperation You can find out everything you need to know about operating your appliance here. Switching on the appliance 1. Press . a The appliance begins to cool. 2. Set the required temperature. Page 17 Operating tips ¡ Once you have switched on the appliance, the set temperature is only reached after several hours. Do not put in any food in the appliance until the temperature is reached. Switching off the appliance Press . a The appliance stops cooling. 16 Setting the temperature After you have switched on the appliance, you can set the temperature. Setting the refrigerator compartment temperature Press repeatedly until the tem- perature display shows the required temperature. The recommended temperature in the refrigerator compartment is 4 °C. ""OK" sticker", Page 18 Setting the freezer compartment temperature In order to set the freezer compartment temperature, change the refrigerator compartment temperature Page 17. The refrigerator compartment temperature influences freezer compartment temperature. Refrigerator compartment temperatures that are set to warm generate warmer freezer compartment temperatures. Additional functions Additionalfunctions Find out which additional functions which can be used for your appliance. Super function With the Super function, the refrigerator compartment and the freezer compartment cool more intensively. This refrigerates or freezes food quickly right through to the centre. Switch on the Super function 4 to 6 hours before placing food weighing 2 kg or more. Additional functionsen In order to utilise the freezer capacity, use the Super function. "Freezing capacity", Page 19 Note: When the Super function is switched on, increased noise may occur. Switching on Super function Press repeatedly until lights up. Note: After approx. 36 hours, the appliance switches to normal operation. Switching off Super function Press . Refrigerator compartment Refrigeratorcompartment You can keep meat, sausage, fish, dairy products, eggs, ready meals and pastries in the refrigerator compartment. You can set the temperature in the refrigerator compartment from 2 °C to 8 °C. The recommended temperature in the refrigerator compartment is 4 °C. ""OK" sticker", Page 18 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 Follow the tips if you store food in your refrigerator compartment. ¡ To ensure that the freshness and quality of the food is retained for longer, only store fresh and unspoiled food. 17 enFreezer compartment ¡ In the case of ready-made products and bottled goods, do not exceed the best-before date or use-by date specified by the manufacturer. ¡ To retain aroma, colour and freshness or to prevent taste transfer and discolouration of the plastic parts, store food well wrapped or covered. ¡ Leave warm food and beverages to cool down before placing them in the refrigerator compartment. 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 perishable food (e.g. fish, sausage, 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", Page 17 Once the appliance is switched on, it may take up to 12 hours until the set temperature is reached. Correct setting Freezer compartment Freezercompartment You can store frozen food, freeze 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. The time between putting fresh food in the freezer compartment and it freezing solid depends on various factors: ¡ Set temperature ¡ Food (size and type) ¡ Quantity and type of storage ¡ Quantity and type of food already stored Freezer compartment door To ensure that the frozen food that is stored does not thaw and the freezer compartment is not covered in too much ice, always close the freezer compartment door. The position of the handle on the freezer compartment door indicates whether or not the freezer compartment is correctly closed. 18 Note: When you close the freezer compartment door, you can hear it engaging. Freezing capacity The maximum freezing capacity indicates the quantity of food that can be frozen right through to the centre within a specific period of time. Information on the maximum freezing capacity can be found on the rating plate. "Appliance", Fig. 1 / 3 , Page 15 Prerequisites for freezing capacity 1. Approx. 6 hours before placing fresh food in the appliance, switch on Super function. "Switching on Super function", Page 17 2. Move the freezer compartment shelf to the middle position. 3. Store larger quantities of fresh food store at the bottom, close to the back panel. This is where food will freeze most quickly. Tips for buying frozen food Follow the tips when you are buying frozen food. ¡ Check the packaging is not damaged. ¡ Check the best-before date. Freezer compartmenten ¡ The temperature in the supermarket freezer must be 18 °C or lower. ¡ Do not interrupt the deep-freeze chain. If possible, transport frozen food in a cool bag and quickly place it in the freezer compartment. Tips for storing food in the freezer compartment Follow the tips if you are storing food in the freezer compartment. ¡ Spread out the food over a wide area in the freezer compartment. ¡ Do not bring food which is to be frozen into contact with frozen food. If necessary, redistribute frozen food in the freezer compartment. Tips for freezing fresh food Follow the tips when you freeze fresh food. ¡ Freeze fresh and undamaged food only. ¡ Cooked, roasted or baked food is more suitable for consumption than food that can be eaten raw. ¡ In order to retain the nutritional value, flavour and colour, you should prepare certain food for freezing. Vegetables: Wash, chop up, blanch. Fruit: Wash, pit and perhaps peel, possibly add sugar or ascorbic acid solution. Additional information on how to do this can be found in the relevant literature. Food suitable for freezing ¡ Baked goods ¡ Fish and seafood ¡ Meat 19 enFreezer compartment ¡ Poultry and game ¡ Vegetables, fruit and herbs ¡ Eggs without shells ¡ Dairy products, e.g. cheese, butter and quark ¡ Ready meals and leftovers, e.g. soups, stews, cooked meat and fish, potato dishes, bakes and desserts Food that is unsuitable for freezing ¡ Types of vegetables that are usu- ally eaten raw, e.g. lettuce or radishes ¡ Unpeeled or hard-boiled eggs ¡ Grapes ¡ Whole apples, pears and peaches ¡ Yoghurt, soured milk, sour cream, crème fraîche and mayonnaise Packing frozen food If you select suitable packaging material the correct type of packaging, you can determine the product quality and prevent freezer burn. 1. Place the food in the packaging. Suitable packaging: Plastic film made of polyethyl- ene Tubular film made of polyethyl- ene Freezer bags made from poly- ethylene Freezer containers Unsuitable packaging: Wrapping paper Greaseproof paper Cellophane Aluminium foil Rubbish bags and used shop- ping bags 2. Squeeze out the air. 3. Pack food airtight to prevent it from losing flavour and drying out. Suitable seals: Rubber bands 20 Plastic clips Cold-resistant adhesive tape 4. Label the packaging with the contents and the date of freezing. Shelf life of frozen food at -18 °C Observe the storage times when you freeze food. Food Fish, sausages, ready meals and baked goods Poultry, meat Vegetables, fruit Storage time Up to 6 months Up to 8 months Up to 12 months Defrosting methods for frozen food To retain the best-possible product quality, the defrosting method must be adjusted to the food and application. CAUTION Risk of harm to health! During the thawing process, bacteria may develop and spoil the frozen food. Do not refreeze food after it has been defrosted or started to defrost. Refreeze food only after cooking. The frozen items should no longer be stored for the maximum storage period. Defrosting method Refrigerator compartment Room temperature Food Animal-based food such as fish, meat, cheese, quark Bread Defrosting method Microwave Oven or cooker Food Food for immediate consumption or immediate preparation Food for immediate consumption or immediate preparation Defrosting Defrosting Observe the information when you want to defrost your appliance. 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 or frost run through the condensation channel into the drainage hole to the evaporation pan and do not have to be wiped away. To ensure that the condensation can drain and odours do not form, observe the following information: "Cleaning the condensation channel and drainage hole", Page 22. Defrosting in the freezer compartment As the frozen food must not start thawing, the freezer compartment does not defrost automatically. A layer of hoarfrost in the freezer com- Defrostingen partment impairs refrigeration of the frozen food and increases power consumption. Defrosting the freezer compartment Regularly defrost the freezer compartment. 1. Switch on the Super function ap- prox. four hours before defrosting. "Switching on Super function", Page 17 This means that the food reaches very low temperatures and it can be stored for longer at room temperature. 2. Remove the frozen food and temporarily place it in a cool location. Place ice packs (if available) on the frozen food. 3. Switch off the appliance. Page 16 4. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply. Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box. 5. To accelerate the defrosting process, place a pan of hot water on a trivet in the freezer compartment. 6. Wipe up the condensation water with a soft cloth or sponge. 7. Rub the freezer compartment dry with a soft, dry cloth. 8. Electrically connect the appliance. 9. Switch on the appliance. Page 16 10.Put the frozen food in the appliance. Page 19 21 enCleaning and servicing Cleaning and servicing Cleaningandservicing 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 Find out how to prepare your appliance for cleaning. 1. Switch off the appliance. Page 16 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 location. Place ice packs (if available) onto the food. 4. If there is a layer of hoarfrost, allow this to defrost. 5. Remove all fittings from the appliance. Page 23 Cleaning the appliance Clean the appliance as specified to ensure that it is not damaged by incorrect cleaning or unsuitable cleaning products. 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 can be dangerous. The rinsing water must not run into the light. 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 accessor- ies in the dishwasher, this may cause them to become deformed or discolour. Never clean shelves or contain- ers in the dishwasher. 1. Prepare the appliance for cleaning. Page 22 2. Clean the appliance, the fittings and the door seals clean 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. Page 16 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. 22 Cleaning and servicingen Removing the fittings If you want to clean the fittings thoroughly, remove these from your appliance. Removing the shelf Pull out and remove the shelf. Removing the freezer compartment shelf 1. Lift the glass plate and remove it . Removing door racks Lift the door rack upwards and re- move it. Removing the fruit and vegetable container 1. Pull the container out all the way. 2. Lift the container at the front and remove it . 2. Remove the support bars. 23 enTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshooting information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unnecessary costs. WARNING Risk of electric shock! Improper repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff. Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance. If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, the manufacturer's Customer Service or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent any risk. Malfunctions Fault Cause troubleshooting The appliance is not work- The mains plug has not been Connect the mains plug. ing. inserted properly. No displays light up. Fuse has been tripped. Check the fuses. The power has failed. 1. Check whether the power is on. 2. Place ice packs (if available) on the frozen food. The appliance is not cooling, Showroom mode is switched Carry out the appliance self-test. the displays and lighting on. Page 27 light up. a Once the appliance self-test has ended, the appliance switches to normal operation. The LED lighting does not Different causes are pos- work. sible. Call the after-sales service. "Customer Service", Page 28 Do not remove the lamp cover. The refrigeration unit is switching on more frequently and for longer. The appliance door was opened frequently. Do not open appliance door unnecessarily. The ventilation openings are Remove any obstructions from in covered up. front of the ventilation openings. The base of the refrigerator The condensation channel compartment is wet. or drainage hole are blocked. Clean the condensation channel and the drainage hole. Page 22 24 Temperature problem Fault The temperature differs greatly from the setting. Cause Different causes are possible. Troubleshootingen troubleshooting 1. Switch off the appliance. Page 16 2. Switch the appliance back on after five minutes. Page 16 If the temperature is too warm, check the temperature again after a couple of hours. If the temperature is too cold, check the temperature again on the following day. Noise Fault Appliance has a humming sound. The appliance bubbles, buzzes or gargles. The appliance clicks. The appliance makes noises. Cause troubleshooting Not a fault. A motor is run- No action required. ning, e.g. refrigerating unit, fan. Not a fault. Refrigerant flows No action required. through the pipes. Not a fault. Motor, switches No action required. or solenoid valves are switching on or off. The appliance is not level. Align the appliance using a spirit level. If required, place something underneath it. Fittings wobble or stick. Check the removable fittings and, if required, replace these. Bottles or containers are touching. Move the bottles or containers away from each other. Super function is switched No action required. on. 25 enTroubleshooting Odours Fault The appliance has an unpleasant smell. Cause Different causes are possible. troubleshooting 1. Prepare the appliance for cleaning. Page 22 2. Clean the appliance. Page 22 3. Clean all food packaging. 4. To prevent odours from forming, store strong smelling food in airtight containers. 5. After 24 hours, check whether odours are still forming. 26 Conducting an appliance selftest 1. Switch off the appliance. Page 16 2. Switch the appliance back on after approx. five minutes. Page 16 3. Within 10 seconds of switching on, press and hold for three to five seconds until 2 °C lights up in the temperature display and an audible signal sounds. a The appliance self-test starts when the temperature displays light up in succession. a While the appliance self-test is run- ning, a long audible signal sounds. a If, at the end of the appliance self- test, the temperature display shows the set temperature, your appliance is OK. The appliance then switches to normal operation. a If, at the end of the appliance self- test, flashes for 10 seconds, inform the after-sales service. Storage and disposal Storageanddisposal You can find out here how to prepare your appliance for storage. You will also find out how to dispose of old appliances. Switching off the appliance 1. Switch off the appliance. Page 16 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. Defrost the appliance. Page 21 4. Clean the appliance. Page 22 5. Leave the appliance door open. Storage and disposalen 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 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. 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. 27 enCustomer Service Customer Service CustomerService 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. You can solve many problems yourself by consulting the information on troubleshooting in these instructions or on our website. If this is not the case, contact our after-sales service. We will always find an appropriate solution and try to avoid unnecessary visits being made by a Customer Service technician. With any warranty claims, we will make sure that your appliance is repaired by trained after-sales technicians using genuine spare parts, including after the manufacturer's warranty has expired. For safety reasons repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff. The warranty claim becomes void if repairs or interventions have been carried out by persons not authorised by us for that purpose or if our appliances have been fitted with spare, supplementary or accessory parts that were not genuine parts and then resulted in a defect. Function-relevant genuine spare parts according to the corresponding Ecodesign Order can be obtained from Customer Service for a period of at least 10 years from the date on which your appliance was placed on the market within the European Economic Area. Note: Under the terms of the manufacturer's warranty applicable to the location, the use of Customer Service is free of charge. The minimum duration of the warranty (manufacturer's warranty for private consumers) in the European Economic Area is 2 years according to the terms of warranty applicable to the location. The terms of warranty do not affect other rights or claims held by yourself under local legislation. Detailed information on the warranty period and terms of warranty in your country is available from our aftersales service, your retailer or on our website. If you contact Customer Service, you will require the product number (ENr.) and the production number (FD) of your appliance. The contact details for Customer Service can be found in the enclosed Customer Service directory or on our website. 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. M a"Akeppaliannoctee"o,fFyigo.ur1a/p3pli,aPnacge'es 15 de- tails and the Customer Service tele- phone number to find them again quickly. Technical data Technicaldata Refrigerant, cubic capacity and further technical specifications can be found on the rating plate. "Appliance", Fig. 1 / 3 , Page 15 More information about your model can be found online at https://energylabel.bsh-group.com1. This web address is linked to the official EU EPREL product database. At the time 1 Only applies to countries in the European Economic Area 28 of printing its web address had not yet been published. Please then follow the instructions on searching for models. 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 29 Thank you for buying a Bosch Home Appliance! Register your new device on MyBosch now and profit directly from: · Expert tips & tricks for your appliance · Warranty extension options · Discounts for accessories & spare-parts · Digital manual and all appliance data at hand · Easy access to Bosch Home Appliances Service Free and easy registration also on mobile phones: www.bosch-home.com/welcome Looking for help? You'll find it here. 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