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Instruction Manual for BOSCH models including: KIL42, KIL32, KIL22, KIL22 Fridge Freezer, KIL22, Fridge Freezer, Freezer
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[en] Information for Use en Further information and explanations are available online: Table of contents 1 Safety ........................................... 4 1.1 General information................... 4 1.2 Intended use.............................. 4 1.3 Restriction on user group.......... 4 1.4 Safe transport ............................ 4 1.5 Safe installation ......................... 5 1.6 Safe use .................................... 6 1.7 Damaged appliance .................. 8 2 Preventing material damage ...... 9 3 Environmental protection and saving energy.............................. 9 3.1 Disposing of packaging ............ 9 3.2 Saving energy............................ 9 4 Installation and connection...... 10 4.1 Scope of delivery..................... 10 4.2 Criteria for the installation location .................................... 10 4.3 Installing the appliance ........... 11 4.4 Preparing the appliance for the first time............................. 11 4.5 Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply................ 11 5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance........................... 12 5.1 Appliance ................................ 12 5.2 Control panel........................... 13 6 Features..................................... 13 6.1 Shelf......................................... 13 6.2 Fruit and vegetable con- tainer........................................ 13 6.3 Butter and cheese compart- ment......................................... 14 6.4 Door tray.................................. 14 6.5 Accessories ............................. 14 7 Basic operation ......................... 14 7.1 Switching on the appliance ..... 14 7.2 Operating tips.......................... 14 7.3 Switching off the appliance ..... 15 7.4 Setting the temperature........... 15 8 Additional functions ................. 15 8.1 Super function ......................... 15 9 Alarm.......................................... 15 9.1 Door alarm .............................. 15 10 Refrigerator compartment ...... 16 10.1 Tips for storing food in the refrigerator compartment ...... 16 10.2 Chill zones in the refriger- ator compartment.................. 16 10.3 "OK" sticker ........................... 16 11 Freezer compartment.............. 16 11.1 Freezer compartment door ... 17 11.2 Freezing capacity .................. 17 11.3 Tips for storing food in the freezer compartment ............. 17 11.4 Tips for freezing fresh food ... 17 11.5 Shelf life of frozen food at -18 °C................................... 17 11.6 Defrosting methods for frozen food ............................ 18 12 Defrosting ................................ 18 12.1 Defrosting in the refriger- ator compartment.................. 18 12.2 Defrosting in the freezer compartment ......................... 18 2 en 13 Cleaning and servicing ........... 19 13.1 Preparing the appliance for cleaning ................................. 19 13.2 Cleaning the appliance ......... 19 13.3 Cleaning the condensation channel and drainage hole ... 20 13.4 Removing the fittings............. 20 14 Troubleshooting...................... 22 14.1 Power failure.......................... 25 14.2 Conducting an appliance self-test .................................. 25 15 Storage and disposal.............. 25 15.1 Taking the appliance out of operation ............................... 25 15.2 Disposing of old appliance ... 26 16 Customer Service.................... 26 16.1 Product number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD)........ 26 17 Technical data ......................... 27 3 en 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 This appliance is only intended to be fully fitted in a kitchen. 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. 4 en 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. 5 en 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. 6 en 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. 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. 7 en 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 26 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 26 8 2Preventing material Preventingmaterialdamage damage 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 aluminium. When aluminium comes into contact with acidic foods, it corrodes and discolours. Only store packaged food in the appliance. If you clean fittings and accessories in the dishwasher, this may cause them to become deformed or discolour. Never clean fittings and accessory in the dishwasher. 3Environmental protec- Environmentalprotectionandsavingenergy tion and saving energy Environmental protection and saving energy 3.1Disposing of packaging The packaging materials are environmentally compatible and can be recycled. Sort the individual components by type and dispose of them separately. en 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. ¡ 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. ¡ Defrost the freezer compartment regularly. ¡ Open the freezer compartment door only briefly and then close it properly. 9 en 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 26. 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 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 / 4 , Page 13 The weight of the appliance ex works may be up to 45 kg depending on the model. The subfloor must be sufficiently stable to bear the weight of the appliance. This refrigerator is intended for use at ambient temperatures of 10 °C to 38 °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. 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 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. 1 Depending on the appliance specifications 2 Not in all countries 10 en 4.3Installing the appliance Install the appliance in accordance with the enclosed installation instructions. 4.4Preparing the appliance for the first time 1. Remove the informative material. 2. Remove the protective foil and transit bolts, e.g. remove the adhesive strips and carton. 3. Clean the appliance for the first time. Page 19 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 / 4 , Page 13 3. Check the mains plug is inserted properly. a The appliance is now ready for use. 11 en 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 5 4 1 Deviations between your appliance and the diagrams may differ with regard to their features and size. 1 Control panel Page 13 2 Freezer compartment Page 16 12 en 3 Fruit and vegetable container Page 13 4 Rating plate Page 27 5 Door tray for large bottles Page 14 5.2Control panel You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status. 1 2 3 2 1 sets the temperature of the refrigerator compartment. 2 super lights up when the Super function is switched on. 3 Displays the set temperature for the refrigerator compart- ment in °C. 6Features Features The Features features of your appliance depend on the model. 6.1Shelf To vary the shelf as required, you can remove the shelf and re-insert it elsewhere. "Removing the shelf", Page 20 6.2Fruit and vegetable container Store fresh fruit and vegetables in their packaging in the fruit and vegetable container. Cover any chopped fruit and vegetables, or store in air-tight packaging. 13 en 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. 6.3Butter and cheese compartment Store butter and hard cheese in the butter and cheese compartment. 6.4Door tray To adjust the door tray as required, you can remove the door tray and reinsert elsewhere. "Removing door tray", Page 20 6.5Accessories Use original accessories. These have been made especially for your appliance. The accessories for your appliance depend on the model. Egg tray Store eggs safely on the egg tray. Ice cube tray Use the ice cube tray to make ice cubes. Making ice cubes Use only drinking water to make ice cubes. 1. Fill the ice cube tray with drinking water up to ¾ and place in the freezer compartment. 14 If the ice cube tray is stuck to the freezer compartment, loosen it with a blunt object such as the handle of a wooden spoon. 2. To loosen the ice cubes, twist the ice cube tray slightly or hold it briefly under flowing water. 7Basic operation Basicoperation Basic operation 7.1Switching on the appliance 1. Electrically connect the appliance. Page 11 Note: If the appliance has been previously switched off using the control panel, press and hold 3 sec. for three seconds. a The motor starts after a delay of up to 8 minutes. a The appliance begins to cool. 2. Set the required temperature. Page 15 7.2Operating tips ¡ Once you have switched on the appliance, it may take up to 8 minutes for the motor to start up. ¡ 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 closing the door, make sure that the door is not blocked by stored items. ¡ 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 Press and hold 3 sec. for 3 seconds. 7.4Setting the temperature Setting the refrigerator compartment temperature Press repeatedly until the tem- perature display shows the required temperature setting. The recommended temperature in the refrigerator compartment is 4 °C. ""OK" sticker", Page 16 Setting the freezer compartment temperature In order to set the freezer compart- ment temperature, change the refrigerator compartment temperature Page 15. The refrigerator compartment temperature influences freezer compartment temperature. Refrigerator compartment temperatures that are set to warm generate warmer freezer compartment temperatures. en 8Additional functions Additionalfunctions Find out which additional functions Additionalfunctions can be used for your appliance. 8.1Super function With the Super function, the refrigerator compartment and the freezer compartment cool more intensively. Switch on the Super function 4 to 6 hours before placing food weighing 2 kg or more. In order to utilise the freezing capacity, use the Super function. "Freezing capacity", Page 17 Note: When the Super function is switched on, increased noise may occur. Switching on Super function Press repeatedly until "super" lights up. Note: After approx. 24 hours, the appliance switches to normal operation. Switching off Super function Press . 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 the temperature displays flash. After 10 minutes, the interior lighting flashes. Switching off the door alarm Close the appliance door or press . a The warning tone is switched off. 15 en 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 between the arrow stamped on the side and the shelf underneath. 16 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. 10.3"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 15 Once the appliance is switched on, it may take up to 12 hours until the set temperature is reached. Correct setting 11Freezer compartment Freezercompartment You can store frozen food, freeze Freezercompartment food and make ice cubes in the freezer compartment. The temperature in the freezer compartment depends on the temperature in the refrigerator compartment. Long-term storage of food should be at 18 °C or lower. The freezer compartment can be used to store perishable food longterm. The low temperatures slow down or stop the spoilage. 11.1Freezer 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. 11.2Freezing 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 / 4 , Page 13 Prerequisites for freezing capacity 1. When placing fresh food in the appliance, switch on Super function. "Switching on Super function", Page 15 2. Freeze fresh food at the rear, as close as possible to the side panels. 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. ¡ Spread out the food over a wide area in the freezer compartment. 11.4Tips for freezing fresh food ¡ Freeze fresh and undamaged food only. en ¡ Freeze food in portions. ¡ Cooked food is more suitable than food that can be eaten raw. ¡ Vegetables: Wash, chop up and blanch before freezing. ¡ Fruit: Wash, pit and perhaps peel, possibly add sugar or ascorbic acid solution. ¡ Food that is suitable for freezing includes baked items, fish and seafood, meat, game, poultry, eggs without shells, cheese, butter and quark, ready meals and leftovers. ¡ Food that is unsuitable for freezing includes lettuce, radishes, eggs in shells, grapes, raw apples and pears, yoghurt, sour cream, crème fraîche and mayonnaise. Packing frozen food If you select suitable packaging material and the correct type of packaging, you can determine the product quality and prevent freezer burn. 1. Place the food in the packaging. 2. Squeeze out the air. 3. Pack food airtight to prevent it from losing flavour and drying out. 4. Label the packaging with the con- tents and the date of freezing. 11.5Shelf 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 17 en 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. 12Defrosting Defrosting Defrosting 12.1Defrosting 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 reas- ons. 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 odours do not form, observe the following information: Cleaning the condensation channel and drainage hole Page 20. 12.2Defrosting in the freezer compartment The freezer compartment does not defrost automatically. A layer of hoarfrost in the freezer compartment 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 15 This means that the food reaches very low temperatures and it can be stored for longer at room temperature. 18 2. Remove the frozen food and temporarily place it in a cool location. Wrap the frozen food with ice packs, if available, in coverings or newspaper. 3. Switch off the appliance. Page 15 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. WARNING - Risk of burns! Hot water, splashes of water and steam can lead to burns. Always fill the pan for the defrosting process with hot, but not boil- ing, water. To accelerate the defrosting process, place a pan of hot, but not boiling, 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. Page 11 9. Put the frozen food in the appliance. Page 17 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. en 13.1Preparing the appliance for cleaning 1. Switch off the appliance. Page 15 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. Page 20 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. 19 en 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 discolour. Never clean fittings and accessory in the dishwasher. 1. Prepare the appliance for cleaning. Page 19 2. Clean the appliance, the fittings, the accessories and the door seals with a dish cloth, lukewarm water and a little pH-neutral washing-up liquid. 3. Dry thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth. 4. Insert the fittings. 5. Electrically connect the appliance. Page 11 6. Putting the food into the appliance. 13.3Cleaning 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 cotton bud. 13.4Removing 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 . Removing door tray Lift the door tray and remove it. Removing the fruit and vegetable container 1. Pull out the fruit and vegetable container as far as it will go. 20 en 2. Lift the fruit and vegetable con- tainer at the front and remove it . Removing the front of the container You can remove the front of the fruit and vegetable container and frozen food container to facilitate cleaning. Press in the snap-in hooks on the side of the container and remove the front from the container in a turning motion . 21 en 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 After the appliance is connected, it cannot be heard and does not cool. The displays and lighting light up. Not a fault. After connecting, it takes up to 8 minutes until the appliance audibly starts. No action required. The appliance is not cooling, the displays and lighting are lit. Showroom mode is switched on. Carry out the appliance self-test. Page 25 a Once the appliance self-test has ended, the appli- ance switches to normal operation. 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. The refrigeration unit is switching on more frequently and for longer. The appliance has been opened frequently. Do not open appliance door unnecessarily. External ventilation openings are covered up. Remove any obstructions from in front of the ex- ternal ventilation openings. Not a fault. Modern refrigeration machines switch on more frequently and have different power levels to cool more efficiently. Remove any obstructions from in front of the ex- ternal ventilation openings. Install the appliance as far away as possible from heating elements, cookers and other heat sources. Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct sunlight. 22 en Fault The refrigeration unit is switching on more frequently and for longer. A layer of frost forms on the back wall of the refrigerator compartment. The temperature differs greatly from the setting. The base of the refrigerator compartment is wet. Cause and troubleshooting Regularly defrost the freezer compartment. Page 18 Only open the appliance door as briefly as neces- sary. Allow hot food and drinks to cool down first before storing in the appliance. Not a fault. Modern refrigeration machines ensure a more even temperature in the refrigerator compartment. The back wall of the refrigerator compartment is defrosted automatically at regular intervals. Only open the appliance door as briefly as neces- sary. Pack the food airtight or cover it. Allow hot food and drinks to cool down first before storing in the appliance. Always leave some space between the food and the interior walls. Different causes are possible. 1. Switch off the appliance. Page 15 2. Switch the appliance back on after five minutes. Page 14 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 condensation channel or drainage hole are blocked. Clean the condensation channel and the drainage hole. Page 20 The appliance hums, bubbles, buzzes, gargles or clicks. The appliance makes noises. 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. No action required. Fittings wobble or stick. Check the removable fittings and, if required, re- place these. 23 en Fault The appliance makes noises. Cause and troubleshooting Bottles or containers are touching. Move the bottles or containers away from each other. Super function is switched on. No action required. 24 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. Switch off the appliance. Page 15 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. Electrically reconnect the appliance after 5 minutes. Page 11 4. Switch on the appliance. Page 14 5. Within the first 10 seconds after connecting to the power supply, press and hold for three to five seconds until an audible signal sounds. en If you inadvertently press and hold for longer than 5 seconds when starting the self-test, customer service mode is activated. Wait 10 minutes without touching any buttons until customer service mode ends automatically. a The appliance self-test starts when the temperature displays light up in succession. a While the appliance self-test is running, a long audible signal sounds. a If, at the end of the appliance selftest, 2 audible signals sound and "super" flashes twice, the temperature sensors on your appliance are OK. The appliance switches to normal operation. a If, at the end of the appliance selftest, 5 audible signals sound and "super" flashes for 10 seconds, inform customer service. 15Storage and disposal Storageanddisposal Storage and disposal 15.1Taking the appliance out of operation 1. Switch off the appliance. Page 15 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. Page 18 5. Clean the appliance. Page 19 6. To guarantee the ventilation inside the appliance, leave the appliance open. 25 en 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. Keep children away from the redundant appliance. WARNING Risk of fire! If the tubes are damaged, flammable refrigerant and harmful gases may escape and ignite. Do not damage the tubes of the re- frigerant circuit or the insulation. 1. Unplug the appliance from the mains. 2. Cut through the power cord. 3. Dispose of the appliance in an en- vironmentally friendly manner. Information about current disposal methods are available from your specialist dealer or local authority. 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. 26 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 (ENr.) and the production number (FD) on the appliance's rating plate. "Appliance", Fig. 1 / 4 , Page 13 Make a note of your appliance's details and the Customer Service telephone number to find them again quickly. 17Technical data Technicaldata Refrigerant, Technicaldata cubic capacity and further technical specifications can be found on the rating plate. Th"isAppproliadnuccet "c,oFnigta.in1s/a4lig, hPtasgoeu1rc3e 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. en 1 Only applies to countries in the European Economic Area 27 Thank you for buying a Bosch Home Appliance! 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