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| Product type | Fridge-freezer combination |
| Brand | Bosch |
| Model | KAN62A75 |
| Height (mm) | 1860 |
| Width (mm) | 700 |
| Depth (mm) | 650 |
| Net weight (kg) | 78 |
| Net fridge volume (L) | 380 |
| Net freezer volume (L) | 120 |
| Energy class | A++ |
| Annual consumption (kWh) | 290 |
| Noise level (dB) | 38 |
| Power supply | 220-240 V, 50 Hz |
| Main functions | SuperCool, SuperFreeze, Eco mode, electronic display |
| Interior lighting | LED |
| Number of shelves | 5 (including 2 adjustable) |
| Freezing type | 4 stars, 10 h autonomy |
| Water dispenser | No |
| Maintenance and cleaning | Clean surfaces with a soft cloth and soapy water; manual defrost of the freezer |
| Safety | Door alarm, child safety, automatic shut-off in case of overheating |
| Spare parts and repairability | Repairability index 8/10; parts available on the Bosch website |
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USER MANUAL KAN62A75 BOSCH
BOSCH
Installation dimensions
Door opening angle
Aligning the appliance
Getting to know the appliance
Alarm function
Safety and warning information 23
Information concerning disposal 24
Scope of delivery 24
Installing the appliance 24
Installation dimensions 26
Door opening angle 26
Aligning the appliance 27
Connecting the appliance 27
Removing appliance doors and handles ..... 28
Getting to know your appliance 29
Switching the appliance on 31
Setting the temperature 31
Alarm function 32
Usable capacity 32
Max. freezing capacity 32
Freezing fresh food 32
Super freezing 33
Thawing frozen food 34
Refrigerator compartment 34
Super cooling 34
Features of the freezer compartment ...... 35
Variable interior design 36
Switching off and disconnecting
the appliance 36
Defrosting 36
Cleaning the appliance 37
Light 37
Tips for saving energy 38
Operating noises 38
Eliminating minor faults yourself 39
Appliance self-test 40
Customer service 40
Safety and warning information
Before you switch ON the appliance
Please read the operating and installation instructions carefully! They contain important information on how to install, use and maintain the appliance.
The manufacturer is not liable if you fail to comply with the instructions and warnings. Retain all documents for subsequent use or for the next owner.
Technical safety
This appliance contains a small quantity of environmentally-friendly but flammable R600a refrigerant. Ensure that the tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not damaged during transportation and installation. Leaking refrigerant may cause eye injuries or ignite.
If damage has occurred
- Keep naked flames and/or ignition sources away from the appliance, thoroughly ventilate the room for several minutes, switch off the appliance and pull out the mains plug, inform customer service.
The more refrigerant an appliance contains, the larger the room must be in which the appliance is situated. Leaking refrigerant can form a flammable gas-air mixture in rooms which are too small.
The room must be at least 1 m³ per 8 g of refrigerant. The amount of refrigerant in your appliance is indicated on the rating plate inside the appliance.
If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, customer service or a similarly qualified person. Improper installations and repairs may put the user at considerable risk.
Repairs may be performed by the manufacturer, customer service or a similarly qualified person only. Only original parts supplied by the manufacturer may be used. The manufacturer guarantees that only these parts satisfy the safety requirements.
An extension cable may be purchased from customer service only.
Important information when using the appliance
Never use electrical appliances inside the appliance (e.g. heater, electric ice maker, etc.). Risk of explosion! Never use a steam cleaner to defrost or clean the appliance! The steam may penetrate electrical parts and cause a short-circuit. Risk of electric shock! Do not use pointed and sharp-edged implements to remove frost or layers of ice. You could damage the refrigerant tubes. Leaking refrigerant may ignite or cause eye injuries. Do not store products which contain flammable propellants (e.g. spray cans) or explosive substances in the appliance. Risk of explosion!
Do not stand on or lean heavily against base of appliance, drawers or doors, etc. To clean the appliance, pull out the mains plug or switch off the fuse! Do not pull out the mains plug by tugging the cable. Bottles which contain a high percentage of alcohol must be sealed and stored in an upright position. Keep plastic parts and the door seal free of oil and grease. Otherwise, parts and door seal will become porous. Never cover or block the ventilation openings for the appliance. People (children incl.) who have limited physical, sensory or mental abilities or inadequate knowledge must not use this appliance unless they are supervised or given meticulous instructions. Do not store bottled or canned drinks (especially carbonated drinks) in the freezer compartment. Bottles and cans may explode! Never put frozen food straight from the freezer compartment into your mouth. Risk of low-temperature burns! Avoid prolonged touching of frozen food, ice or the evaporator pipes, etc. Risk of low-temperature burns!
Children in the household
- Keep children away from packaging and its parts. Danger of suffocation from folding cartons and plastic film! ■ Do not allow children to play with the appliance! ■ If the appliance features a lock: keep the key out of the reach of children!
General regulations
The appliance is suitable
■ for refrigerating and freezing food,
■ for making ice.
This appliance is intended for use in the home and the home environment.
The appliance is suppressed according to EU Directive 2004/108/EC.
The refrigeration circuit has been checked for leaks.
This product complies with the relevant safety regulations for electrical appliances (EN 60335-2-24).
Information concerning disposal
Disposal of packaging
The packaging protects your appliance from damage during transit. All utilised materials are environmentally safe and recyclable. Please help us by disposing of the packaging in an environmentally friendly manner.
Please ask your dealer or inquire at your local authority about current means of disposal.
Disposal of your old appliance
Old appliances are not worthless rubbish! Valuable raw materials can be reclaimed by recycling old appliances.
This appliance is identified according to the European guideline 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment – WEEE. The directive specifies the framework for an EU-wide valid return and re-use of old appliances.
Warning
Redundant appliances
- Pull out the mains plug.
- Cut off the power cord and discard with the mains plug.
- Do not take out the trays and receptacles: children are therefore prevented from climbing in!
- Do not allow children to play with the appliance once it has spent its useful life. Danger of suffocation!
Refrigerators contain refrigerant and gases in the insulation. Refrigerant and gases must be disposed of professionally. Ensure that tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not damaged prior to proper disposal.
Scope of delivery
After unpacking all parts, check for any damage in transit.
If you have any complaints, please contact the dealer from whom you purchased the appliance or our customer service.
The delivery consists of the following parts:
■ Free-standing appliance ■ Interior fittings (depending on model) ■ Operating instructions ■ Installation manual ■ Customer service booklet ■ Warranty enclosure ■ Information on the energy consumption and noises ■ Bag containing installation materials
Installing the appliance
Transporting
The appliances are heavy and must be secured during transportation and installation.
Because of the weight and dimensions of the appliance, and to minimize the risk of injuries and damage, at least two persons are necessary to set up the appliance securely.
Installation location
Install the appliance in a dry, well-ventilated room. The installation location should not be exposed to direct sunlight or be near a heat source, such as a cooker or radiator. If installation next to a heat source is unavoidable, use a suitable insulating plate or observe the following minimum distances to a heat source:
■ 3 cm to electric or gas cookers.
■ 30 cm to an oil or coal-fired cooker.
If installing the appliance next to another refrigerator or freezer, ensure a minimum lateral distance of 25 mm to prevent condensation from forming.
If a panel or cupboard is installed above the appliance, ensure a gap of 30 mm is left so that the appliance can be pulled out of the recess if required.
The air heated on the rear side of the appliance must be allowed to escape unhindered.
Subsurface
Caution
The appliance is very heavy.
Design: 119 kg
The floor of the installation location must not give way; if required, reinforce the floor.
To ensure that the doors can open all the way, observe lateral minimum distances when installing the appliance in a corner or recess (see chapter Installation dimensions).
If the depth of the adjacent kitchen equipment is more than 60 cm, observe lateral minimum distances in order to utilise the full door opening angle (see chapter "Door opening angle").
Observe ambient temperature and ventilation
Ambient temperature
The climate class can be found on the rating plate. The climate class indicates within which ambient temperatures the appliance can be operated. The rating plate is located in the refrigerator compartment at the bottom right side.
| Climate class Permitted ambient 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 |
Note
The appliance is fully functional within the room temperature limits of the indicated climatic class. If an appliance of climatic class SN is operated at colder room temperatures, the appliance will not be damaged up to a temperature of +5 °C.
Ventilation
Never cover the ventilation openings on the rear of the appliance. Conduction of the heated air must not be obstructed. Otherwise, the refrigeration unit must work harder. This increases power consumption.
Place the enclosed spacers in the designated holders on the back of the appliance. This ensures that there is a minimum distance between the appliance and the wall.
Installation dimensions
Door opening angle
Aligning the appliance
To ensure that the appliance functions correctly, it must be set level with a spirit level.
If the appliance is not level, water may flow out of the ice maker, ice cubes may be irregular or the doors may not close properly.
To align the appliance:
- Place the appliance in the designated location.
- Align front feet with a hexagon wrench.
- Align rear feet with an Allen key.
Connecting the appliance
Have a technician install and connect the appliance according to the enclosed installation instructions.
Do not remove the transportation protection devices from the shelves and storage compartments until the appliance has been installed.
Always connect the water before the power.
Apart from statutory national regulations, you should stick to the connection terms relating to the local electricity and water companies.
After installing the appliance, wait at least 1 hour until the appliance starts up. During transportation the oil in the compressor may have flowed into the refrigeration system.
Before switching on the appliance for the first time, clean the interior of the appliance (see chapter "Cleaning the appliance").
Electrical connection
Do not use extension cables or distributors. This appliance must be connected to a permanently installed socket.
The socket must be near the appliance and also freely accessible following installation of the appliance.
The appliance complies with the protection class I. Connect the appliance to 220-240 V/50 Hz alternating current via a correctly installed socket with protective conductor. The socket must be fused with a 10 A to 16 A fuse or higher.
For appliances operated in non-European countries, the identification plate should be checked whether the electric supply and the current model stated match the values of the mains supply. The rating plate is situated in the bottom right-hand side of the appliance. The power cord may be replaced by a technician only.
Warning
Never connect the appliance to electronic energy saver plugs.
Our appliances can be used with mains and sine-controlled inverters. Mains-controlled inverters are used for photovoltaic systems which are connected directly to the national grid. Sine-controlled inverters must be used for isolated applications (e.g. on ships or in mountain lodges) which are not connected directly to the national grid.
Removing appliance doors and handles
If the appliance will not fit through the house door, the appliance doors and handles can be unscrewed.
Caution
Only customer service may unscrew the appliance doors.
Getting to know your appliance
These operating instructions refer to several models.
The diagrams may differ.
* Not all models.
A Freezer compartment
B Refrigerator compartment
1 On/Off button
2 Light switch for refrigerator and freezer compartments
3 Control and display panel
4 Light, free
5 Door shelf
6 Ice maker
7 Air outlet opening
8 Glass shelf in the freezer compartment
9 Frozen food container
10 Freezer calendar
11 Door shelf (2 star compartment) for short-term storage of food and ice cream 12 Light, refrigerator compartment 13 Butter and cheese compartment 14 Air outlet opening 15 Bottle shelf * 16 Door shelf 17 Glass shelf in the refrigerator compartment 18 Shelf for large bottles 19 Vegetable container 20 Height-adjustable feet
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Control and display panel
The display panel and display panel on the door consists of a touch pad.
Touch the keypad to actuate the corresponding function.
A Freezer compartment display panel B Refrigerator compartment display panel
1 "freezer" button
To implement settings for the freezer compartment area, press the button until "freezer" is lit on the freezer compartment display panel.
2 "super" button
For switching on the Super cooling (refrigerator compartment) function or Super freezing (freezer compartment) function.
See chapter entitled "Super cooling" or "Super freezing".
3 Setting buttons +/-
The buttons are used to set the temperatures of the refrigerator and freezer compartments.
4 "alarm off/lock" button
The button is used to
■ switch off the warning signal (see chapter "Alarm function"), ■ switch the button lock on and off.
To switch the button lock on and off, press the button for 5 seconds. When the function is switched on, "lock" is indicated on the display panel.
5 "fridge" button
To implement settings for the refrigerator compartment area, press the button until "fridge" is lit in the display panel.
Switching the appliance on
Switch on the appliance with the ON/OFF button. A warning signal sounds.
Press the "alarm off/lock" button. The warning signal switches off.
Display alarm goes out when the appliance has reached the set temperature.
The preset temperatures are reached after several hours. Do not put any food in the appliance beforehand.
The factory has recommended the following temperatures:
■ Freezer compartment: -18 °C ■ Refrigerator compartment: +4 °C
Setting the temperature
Freezer compartment
The freezer compartment can be set from -14 °C to -24 °C.
We recommend a setting of -18 °C.
The value last indicated is served by the system.
- Press the "freezer" button until "freezer" is lit on the freezer compartment display panel.
- Set the temperature with the + (warmer) or - (cooler) setting buttons.
Refrigerator compartment
The refrigerator compartment can be set from +2 °C to +8 °C.
The temperature can be set at 1 °C intervals.
The value last indicated is served by the system.
We recommend a setting of +4 °C.
Perishable food should not be stored above +4 °C.
- Press the "fridge" button until "fridge" is lit on the refrigerator compartment display panel.
- Set the temperature with the + (warmer) or - (cooler) setting buttons.
Alarm function
Press the "alarm off/lock" button to switch off the warning signal.
In the following cases an alarm may be actuated:
Door alarm
The door alarm switches on if an appliance door is left open for longer than one minute. Close the door to switch off the warning signal.
Temperature alarm
The temperature alarm switches on if the freezer and refrigerator compartment is too warm and the food is at risk of thawing.
The acoustic and optical signals may be actuated without risk to the frozen food when:
■ The appliance is switched on. ■ Large quantities of fresh food are placed in the freezer.
Freezer compartment
The set temperature of the freezer compartment flashes and "alarm" is displayed on the display panel.
The temperature display shows the warmest temperature reached in the freezer compartment for 10 seconds. Then the set temperature is displayed again.
The alarm display goes out as soon as the set temperature has been reached again.
Note
Do not refreeze thawing or thawed food. It can only be refrozen when it has been used to prepare a ready meal (boiled or fried).
No longer store the frozen produce for the max. storage period.
Refrigerator compartment
"alarm" is indicated on the display panel.
Caution
If the refrigerator compartment has become too warm, cook warmed refrigerated food before consumption. If in doubt, do not use raw food.
Usable capacity
Information on the usable capacity can be found inside your appliance on the rating plate (see diagram at chapter "Customer service").
Fully utilising the freezer volume
To place the maximum amount of food in the freezer, the top frozen food container can be taken out of the appliance. The food can then be placed directly on the shelves and stacked in the lower frozen food container.
Max. freezing capacity
Information about the max. freezing capacity within 24 hours can be found on the rating plate (see diagram at chapter "Customer service").
Freezing fresh food
Freeze fresh and undamaged food only.
To retain the best possible nutritional value, flavour and colour, vegetables should be blanched before freezing. Aubergines, peppers, zucchini and asparagus do not require blanching.
Literature on freezing and blanching can be found in bookshops.
Note
Keep food which is to be frozen away from food which is already frozen.
The following foods are suitable for freezing: Cakes and pastries, fish and seafood, meat, game, poultry, vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs without shells, dairy products such as cheese, butter and quark, ready meals and leftovers such as soups, stews, cooked meat and fish, potato dishes, soufflés and desserts. The following foods are not suitable for freezing: Types of vegetables, which are usually consumed raw, such as lettuce or radishes, eggs in shells, grapes, whole apples, pears and peaches, hard-boiled eggs, yoghurt, soured milk, sour cream, crème fraîche and mayonnaise.
Packing frozen food
To prevent food from losing its flavour or drying out, place in airtight containers.
- Place food in packaging.
- Remove air.
- Seal the wrapping.
- Label packaging with contents and date of freezing.
Suitable packaging:
Plastic film, tubular film made of polyethylene, aluminium foil, freezer containers. These products are available from specialist outlets.
Unsuitable packaging:
Wrapping paper, greaseproof paper, cellophane, bin liners and used shopping bags.
Items suitable for sealing packaged food:
Rubber bands, plastic clips, string, cold-resistant adhesive tape, etc.
Bags and tubular film made of polyethylene can be sealed with a film heat sealer.
Shelf life of frozen food
Depends on the type of food.
At a temperature of -18 °C:
■ Fish, sausage, ready meals and cakes and pastries: up to 6 months ■ Cheese, poultry and meat: up to 8 months ■ Vegetables and fruit: up to 12 months
Super freezing
Food should be frozen solid as quickly as possible in order to retain vitamins, nutritional value, appearance and flavour.
To prevent an undesirable temperature rise when placing fresh food in the freezer compartment, switch on super freezing several hours beforehand. As a rule, 4–6 hours is adequate.
If the max. freezing capacity is to be used, super freezing must be switched on for 24 hours before the fresh produce is placed in the freezer compartment.
Smaller quantities of food (up to 2 kg) can be frozen without "Fast freezing".
Switching on Super freezing
- Press the "freezer" button until "freezer" is lit on the freezer compartment display panel.
- Press "super" button.
If super freezing is switched on, "super" is indicated on the display panel.
Switching off Super freezing
- Press the "freezer" button until "freezer" is lit on the freezer compartment display panel.
- Press "super" button.
If Super freezing is switched off, the "super" display goes out on the display panel.
Note
Super freezing automatically switches off after approx. 2 1/2 days.
Thawing frozen food
Depending on the type and application, select one of the following options:
■ at room temperature ■ in the refrigerator ■ in an electric oven, with/without fan assisted hot-air ■ in the microwave
Caution
Do not refreeze food which is beginning to thaw or which has already thawed. It can only be refrozen when it has been used to prepare a ready meal (boiled or fried).
No longer store the frozen produce for the max. storage period.
Refrigerator compartment
The refrigerator compartment is the ideal storage location for ready meals, cakes and pastries, preserved food, condensed milk, hard cheese, fruit and vegetables sensitive to cold as well as tropical fruit.
Arranging food in the appliance
- Wrap or cover food before placing in the appliance. This will retain the aroma, colour and freshness of the food. In addition, flavours will not be transferred between foods and the plastic parts will not become discoloured.
- Allow warm food and drinks to cool down before placing in the appliance.
- Do not block air outlet openings with food, otherwise the air circulation will be impaired. Food which is stored directly in front of the air outlet openings may be frozen by the cold air flowing out.
- Keep plastic parts and the door seals free of oil and grease. ■ Bottles which contain a high percentage of alcohol must be sealed and stored in an upright position.
Super cooling
Super cooling cools the refrigerator compartment as cold as possible for approx. 6 hours. Then the temperature set before super cooling mode is automatically restored.
Switch on super cooling mode, e.g.:
■ before placing large quantities of food in the refrigerator compartment. ■ to cool drinks quickly.
Switching on Super cooling
- Press the "fridge" button until "fridge" is lit on the refrigerator compartment display panel.
- Press "super" button.
If super cooling is switched on, "super" is indicated on the display panel.
Switching off Super cooling
- Press the "fridge" button until "fridge" is lit on the refrigerator compartment display panel.
- Press "super" button.
If super cooling is switched off, "super" goes out on the display panel.
Features of the freezer compartment
(not all models)
Freezer calendar
To prevent the quality of the food from deteriorating, it is important that the permitted storage period is not exceeded. The storage period depends on the type of produce. The figures next to the symbols indicate the permitted storage period of the produce in months. When purchasing frozen produce, observe the date of manufacture or use-by date.
Ice maker
- Remove the ice cube tray, fill 3/4 full of water and re-insert.
- When the ice cubes are frozen, rotate the knobs on the ice cube trays several times to the right and release. The ice cubes loosen and fall into the storage container.
- Remove ice cubes from the storage container.
Variable interior design
You can vary the shelves inside the appliance and the door shelves as required.
Pull shelf forwards, lower and swing out to the side.
Lift the door shelf and remove it.
Switching off and disconnecting the appliance
Switching the appliance off
Press the On/Off button.
Pull out the mains plug.
Disconnecting the appliance
If you do not use the appliance for a prolonged period:
- Take all food out of the appliance.
- Switch the appliance off.
- Pull out the mains plug or switch off the fuse.
- Clean the appliance interior (see chapter "Cleaning the appliance").
- Leave the appliance doors open to prevent odours from forming.
Defrosting
Freezer compartment
The fully automatic No Frost system ensures that the freezer compartment remains free of ice. Defrosting is no longer required.
Refrigerator compartment
Defrosting is actuated automatically.
The condensation runs through the drainage hole into an evaporation pan on the rear of the appliance.
Cleaning the appliance
Warning
Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner!
Caution
■ Do not use abrasive or acidic cleaning agents and solvents. ■ Do not use scouring or abrasive sponges. The metallic surfaces could corrode. ■ Never clean shelves and containers in the dishwasher. The parts may become deformed!
Proceed as follows:
- Before cleaning: Switch the appliance off.
- Pull out the mains plug or switch off the fuse.
- Take out the frozen food and store in a cool location. Place the ice pack (if enclosed) on the food.
- Clean the appliance with a soft cloth, lukewarm water and a little pH neutral washing-up liquid. The rinsing water must not run into the light.
- Wipe the door seal with clear water only and then wipe dry thoroughly.
- After cleaning reconnect and switch the appliance back on.
- Put the frozen food back in the freezer compartment.
Interior fittings
To clean the equipment, all variable parts of the appliance can be taken out (see chapter Variable interior design).
Note
To take out and clean the containers, open the doors fully beyond 90°.
Removing the container
Pull out container all the way, lift to detach it from the holder and take out.
To insert the container, place on the telescopic rails and push into the appliance. Attach the container by pressing it down.
Light
Changing bulbs in the refrigerator compartment and freezer compartment
- Switch off the appliance with the On/Off button.
- Pull out mains plug or switch off fuse.
- Remove cover strip.
- Change the bulb (Replacement bulb: 220-240 V a.c., E14 bulb holder, see defective bulb for wattage).
- Reattach the cover strip.
Tips for saving energy
■ Install the appliance in a dry, well-ventilated room! The appliance should not be installed in direct sunlight or near a heat source (e.g., radiator, cooker). If required, use an insulating plate. ■ Do not block the ventilation openings in the appliance. - Allow warm food and drinks to cool down before placing them in the appliance! ■ When thawing frozen products, place them in the refrigerator. Use the coldness of the frozen food to cool food. ■ Open the appliance as briefly as possible. ■ Ensure that the freezer compartment door is always closed properly. If available: Fit wall spacers to obtain the indicated energy rating of the appliance (see “Installing the appliance”, section “Ventilation”). A reduced wall gap will not restrict the function of the appliance. The energy rating may then change slightly. ■ The arrangement of the fittings does not affect the energy rating of the appliance.
Operating noises
Quite normal noises
Droning
Motors are running (e.g., refrigerating units, fan).
Bubbling, humming, or gurgling noises
Refrigerant is flowing through the tubing.
Clicking
Motor, switches, or solenoid valves are switching on/off.
Preventing noises
The appliance is not level
Please align the appliance with a spirit level. Use the height-adjustable feet or place packing underneath them.
The appliance is not free-standing
Please move the appliance away from adjacent units or appliances.
Containers or storage areas wobble or stick
Please check the removable parts and re-insert them correctly if required.
Bottles or receptacles are touching each other
Move the bottles or receptacles slightly away from each other.
Eliminating minor faults yourself
Before you call customer service:
Please check whether you can eliminate the fault yourself based on the following information.
Run an appliance self-test (see chapter "Appliance self-test").
Customer service will charge you for advice even if the appliance is still under guarantee!
| Fault Possible cause Remedial action | ||
| Temperature differs greatly from the set value. | In some cases it is adequate to switch off the appliance for 5 minutes.If the temperature is too high wait a few hours and check whether the temperature has approached the set value.If the temperature is too low check the temperature again the next day. | |
| Displays do not illuminate. Power failure; the fuse has been switched off; the mains plug has not been inserted properly. | Connect mains plug. Check whether the power is on, check the fuses. | |
| Display indicates “E..”. Electronics have detected a fault. Call customer service. | ||
| Warning signal sounds and the temperature display on the freezer compartment flashes.The freezer compartment is too warm! Frozen food is at risk! | To switch off the warning signal, press the “alarm off/lock” button. The display stops flashing.The warmest temperature reached in the freezer compartment is indicated on the temperature display for ten seconds. | |
| Freezer compartment door is open. Close the door. | ||
| Ventilation openings have been covered. | Remove obstacles. | |
| Too much food was placed in the freezer compartment at once. | Do not exceed max. freezing capacity. | |
| NoteFrozen food which has started thawing or which has thawed can be refrozen if meat and fish were above +3 °C for not more than one day or other frozen food for not more than three days. | ||
| The light does not work. | Light switch is jammed. | Check whether the light switch can move. |
| The light is defective. (See chapter “Light”.) | ||
| The appliance becomes slightly louder for a brief period. | Not a fault! Your appliance is designed to save energy. Under certain conditions (e.g. when activating the super cooling or super freezing functions), the appliance must work harder briefly and therefore becomes slightly louder. | |
| Appliance has no refrigeration capacity.The light does not work.The display does not illuminate. | Appliance has been switched off. Press the On/Off button. | |
| Power failure. Check whether the power is on. | ||
| The fuse has been switched off. Check the fuse. | ||
| The mains plug has not been inserted properly. | Check whether the mains plug is secure. | |
| The refrigerating unit is switching on more frequently and for longer. | Appliance opened frequently. | Do not open the appliance unnecessarily. |
| The ventilation openings have been covered. | Remove obstacles. | |
| Large quantities of fresh food are being frozen. | Do not exceed max. freezing capacity. | |
| The temperature in the refrigerator compartment or freezer compartment is too cold. | Temperature has been set too low. Increase the temperature (see Selecting the temperature). | |
| The frozen food is frozen solid. | Loosen frozen food with a blunt object. Do not use a knife or pointed object. | |
Appliance self-test
Your appliance features an automatic self-test program which shows you sources of faults which may be repaired by customer service only.
Starting the appliance self-test
- Switch off the appliance and wait 5 minutes.
- Switch the appliance on again.
- Simultaneously press the setting buttons + and - for 5 seconds.
The self-test programme starts. If "E.." is indicated on the display panel, an error has occurred. If this fault is displayed, inform customer service.
Ending the appliance self-test
Simultaneously press the setting buttons + and - again for 5 seconds.
Customer service
Your local customer service can be found in the telephone directory or in the customer-service index. Please provide customer service with the appliance product number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD-Nr.).
These specifications can be found on the rating plate.
To prevent unnecessary call-outs, please assist customer service by quoting the product and production numbers. This will save you additional costs.
Repair order and advice on faults
Contact information for all countries can be found on the enclosed customer service list.
GB 0844 8928979 Calls from a BT
landline will be charged at up to 3 pence per minute. A call set-up fee of up to 6 pence may apply.
IE 01450 2655
US 800 944 2904 toll-free
Alarm function
Alarm function
Alarm function
Setting dimensions
Door opening angle
Device description
4 Alarm off/lock button
The button is used to
Alarm function
- INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS
- DOOR OPENING ANGLE
- ALIGNING THE APPLIANCE
- GETTING TO KNOW THE APPLIANCE
- ALARM FUNCTION
- SAFETY AND WARNING INFORMATION
- BEFORE YOU SWITCH ON THE APPLIANCE
- TECHNICAL SAFETY
- IMPORTANT INFORMATION WHEN USING THE APPLIANCE
- CHILDREN IN THE HOUSEHOLD
- GENERAL REGULATIONS
- INFORMATION CONCERNING DISPOSAL
- DISPOSAL OF PACKAGING
- DISPOSAL OF YOUR OLD APPLIANCE
- WARNING
- SCOPE OF DELIVERY
- INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE
- TRANSPORTING
- INSTALLATION LOCATION
- SUBSURFACE
- CAUTION
- OBSERVE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AND VENTILATION
- AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
- NOTE
- VENTILATION
- CONNECTING THE APPLIANCE
- ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
- REMOVING APPLIANCE DOORS AND HANDLES
- GETTING TO KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE
- EN
- CONTROL AND DISPLAY PANEL
- SWITCHING THE APPLIANCE ON
- SETTING THE TEMPERATURE
- FREEZER COMPARTMENT
- REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT
- DOOR ALARM
- TEMPERATURE ALARM
- USABLE CAPACITY
- FULLY UTILISING THE FREEZER VOLUME
- MAX. FREEZING CAPACITY
- FREEZING FRESH FOOD
- PACKING FROZEN FOOD
- SUITABLE PACKAGING
- UNSUITABLE PACKAGING
- ITEMS SUITABLE FOR SEALING PACKAGED FOOD
- SHELF LIFE OF FROZEN FOOD
- SUPER FREEZING
- SWITCHING ON SUPER FREEZING
- SWITCHING OFF SUPER FREEZING
- THAWING FROZEN FOOD
- ARRANGING FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE
- SUPER COOLING
- SWITCHING ON SUPER COOLING
- SWITCHING OFF SUPER COOLING
- FEATURES OF THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT
- VARIABLE INTERIOR DESIGN
- SWITCHING OFF AND DISCONNECTING THE APPLIANCE
- SWITCHING THE APPLIANCE OFF
- DISCONNECTING THE APPLIANCE
- DEFROSTING
- CLEANING THE APPLIANCE
- PROCEED AS FOLLOWS
- INTERIOR FITTINGS
- REMOVING THE CONTAINER
- LIGHT
- CHANGING BULBS IN THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT AND FREEZER COMPARTMENT
- TIPS FOR SAVING ENERGY
- OPERATING NOISES
- QUITE NORMAL NOISES
- DRONING
- BUBBLING, HUMMING, OR GURGLING NOISES
- CLICKING
- PREVENTING NOISES
- THE APPLIANCE IS NOT LEVEL
- THE APPLIANCE IS NOT FREE-STANDING
- CONTAINERS OR STORAGE AREAS WOBBLE OR STICK
- BOTTLES OR RECEPTACLES ARE TOUCHING EACH OTHER
- ELIMINATING MINOR FAULTS YOURSELF
- APPLIANCE SELF-TEST
- STARTING THE APPLIANCE SELF-TEST
- ENDING THE APPLIANCE SELF-TEST
- CUSTOMER SERVICE
- REPAIR ORDER AND ADVICE ON FAULTS
- SETTING DIMENSIONS
- DEVICE DESCRIPTION
Brand : BOSCH
Model : KAN62A75
Category : Refrigerator