USER MANUAL KGN30VW20G BOSCH
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Fridge-freezer
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en Instruction for Use
en Table of Contents
Safety and warning information ...... 3
Information concerning disposal ...... 6
Scope of delivery 6
Ambient temperature and ventilation . 7
Connecting the appliance 7
Getting to know your appliance 8
Switching the appliance on 9
Setting the temperature 9
Usable capacity 10
Refrigerator compartment 10
Freezer compartment 10
Max. freezing capacity 10
Freezing and storing food 11
Freezing fresh food 11
Super freezing 12
Thawing frozen food 13
Interior fittings 13
Sticker "OK" 14
Switching off and disconnecting the appliance 14
Cleaning the appliance 14
Light (LED) 15
Tips for saving energy 15
Operating noises 16
Eliminating minor faults yourself 17
Customer service 18
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
The appliance contains a small quantity of environmentally friendly but flammable refrigerant R600a. 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.
■ Never use electrical appliances inside the appliance (e.g., heater, electric ice maker, etc.). Explosion hazard! ■ Never defrost or clean the appliance with a steam cleaner! The steam may penetrate electrical parts and cause a short circuit. Risk of electric shock! - Do not use pointed or sharp-edged implements to remove frost or layers of ice. You could damage the refrigerant tubes. Leaking refrigerant may cause eye injuries or ignite. - Do not store products which contain flammable propellants (e.g., spray cans) or explosive substances in the appliance. Explosion hazard! ■ Do not stand on or lean heavily against the base of the appliance, drawers, or doors, etc. ■ For defrosting and cleaning, pull the mains plug out or switch off the fuse. Do not pull out the mains plug by tugging on the power cord. ■ Store high-percentage alcohol tightly closed and standing up.
- 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 of the appliance!
■ Avoiding placing children and vulnerable people at risk:
At risk are children, people who have limited physical, mental, or sensory abilities, as well as people who have inadequate knowledge concerning safe operation of the appliance.
Ensure that children and vulnerable people have understood the hazards.
A person responsible for safety must supervise or instruct children and vulnerable people who are using the appliance.
Only children from 8 years and above may use the appliance.
Supervise children who are cleaning and maintaining the appliance.
Never allow children to play with the appliance.
■ Do not store bottled or canned drinks (especially carbonated drinks) in the freezer compartment. Bottles and cans may burst! ■ 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).
This appliance is intended for use up to a maximum height of 2000 metres above sea level.
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 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.
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) ■ Bag containing installation materials - Operating instructions ■ Installation manual - Customer service booklet ■ Warranty enclosure ■ Information on the energy consumption and noises
Ambient temperature and ventilation
Ambient temperature
The appliance is designed for a specific climate class. Depending on the climate class, the appliance can be operated at the following temperatures.
The climate class can be found on the rating plate. Fig. 9
| 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
Fig. 2
The air on the rear panel and on the side panels of the appliance heats up. Conduction of the heated air must not be obstructed. Otherwise, the refrigerating unit must work harder. This increases power consumption. Therefore: Never cover or block the ventilation openings!
Connecting the appliance
After installing the appliance, wait at least 1 hour until the appliance is switched on. 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
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 to 16 A fuse.
For appliances operated in non-European countries, check whether the stated voltage and current type match the values of your mains supply. This information can be found on the rating plate. Fig. 9
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.
Getting to know your appliance
Please fold out the illustrated last page. These operating instructions refer to several models.
The features of the models may vary.
The diagrams may differ.
Fig. 1
* Not all models.
1-4 Controls 5 Temperature controller 6 Light switch 7 Light (LED) 8 Bottle shelf 9 Air outlet opening 10 Shelf in the refrigerator compartment 11 Fruit and vegetable container 12 Freezer drawer 13 Freezer shelf 14 Height-adjustable feet 15 Egg rack 16 Shelf for small bottles 17 Shelf for large bottles 18 Ice block/Frozen-food calendar *
A Refrigerator compartment B Freezer compartment
Controls
Fig. 1
Serves to switch the whole appliance on and off.
The freezer compartment temperature can be selected from -24 °C to -16 °C.
The set temperature is indicated on display 3.
3 Temperature display freezer compartment
The numbers next to the temperature display lights correspond to freezer compartment temperatures in °C. The lit lamp indicates the selected temperature.
Switches super freezing on and off.
Switching the appliance on
Fig. 1
Switch on the appliance with the On/Off button 1.
The appliance begins to cool. Light is switched on when the door is open.
We recommend the medium setting.
Operating tips
- When the appliance has been switched on, it may take several hours until the set temperatures have been reached.
- The fully automatic NoFrost system ensures that the freezer compartment remains free of ice. Defrosting is no longer required. ■ The sides of the housing are sometimes heated slightly. This prevents condensation in the area of the door seal. If the freezer compartment door cannot be immediately re-opened after it has been closed, wait until the resulting low pressure has equalised.
Setting the temperature
Refrigerator compartment
Turn temperature controller, Fig. 1/5, to the required setting.
We recommend a medium setting (e.g., 2–3).
Higher settings lower the temperature in the refrigerator compartment.
Select a higher setting (e.g., 4–5) only temporarily if:
■ the ambient temperature is high, ■ the door is opened frequently, ■ large quantities of food are placed in the refrigerator compartment.
Freezer compartment
The temperature can be set from -16 °C to -24 °C.
Keep pressing temperature setting button 2 until the required freezer compartment temperature is set.
The value last selected is saved. The set temperature is indicated on display 3.
Usable capacity
Information on the usable capacity can be found inside your appliance on the rating plate. Fig. 9
Fully utilising the freezer volume
To place the maximum amount of food in the freezer, all frozen food containers, except the bottom one, can be taken out of the appliance. The food can be stacked directly on the freezer shelves.
Removing the fittings
To remove a frozen food container, pull it out all the way, lift at the front, and remove it. Fig. 6
Refrigerator compartment
The refrigerator compartment is the ideal storage location for ready meals, cakes and pastries, preserved food, condensed milk and hard cheese.
Storing food
■ Store fresh, undamaged food. The quality and freshness will then be retained for longer. In the case of ready-made products and bottled goods, observe the best-before date or use-by date specified by the manufacturer.
■ To retain aroma, colour and freshness, pack or cover food well before placing in the appliance. This will prevent the transfer of flavours and the discolouration of plastic parts in the refrigerator compartment. - Allow warm food and drinks to cool down before placing in the appliance.
Note
Avoid contact between food and rear panel. Otherwise the air circulation will be impaired.
Food or packaging could freeze to the rear panel.
Freezer compartment
Use the freezer compartment
■ To store deep-frozen food. ■ To make ice cubes. ■ To freeze food.
Note
Ensure that the freezer compartment door has been closed properly. If the door is open, the frozen food will thaw. The freezer compartment will become covered in thick ice. Also: waste of energy due to high power consumption!
Max. freezing capacity
Information about the max. freezing capacity within 24 hours can be found on the rating plate. Fig. 9
Freezing and storing food
Purchasing frozen food
■ Packaging must not be damaged. ■ Use by the “use by” date. ■ Temperature in the supermarket freezer must be -18 °C or lower. If possible, transport deep-frozen food in an insulated bag and place quickly in the freezer compartment.
Note when loading products
■ Preferably freeze large quantities of food in the top compartment, where food freezes particularly quickly and therefore also gently. - Place the food over the whole area of the compartments or the frozen food containers.
Note
Food which is already frozen must not come into contact with the food which is to be frozen. If required, move the frozen food to other frozen food containers.
Storing frozen food
Insert frozen food container all the way to ensure unrestricted air circulation.
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.
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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
Storage duration 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.
Several hours before placing fresh food in the freezer compartment, switch on super freezing to prevent an unwanted temperature rise.
As a rule, 4–6 hours is adequate.
This appliance runs constantly and the freezer compartment drops to a very low temperature.
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 “super freezing”.
Note
When super freezing is switched on, increased operating noises may occur.
Switching on and off
Fig. 1
Press "super" button 4.
If the super freezing has been switched on the button is lit.
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 thawing or thawed food. Only ready meals (boiled or fried) may be refrozen.
No longer store the frozen produce for the max. storage period.
Interior fittings
Shelves and containers
You can reposition the inner shelves and the containers in the door as required: pull shelf forwards, lower and swivel out to the side. Lift the container and remove.
Bottle shelf
Fig. 3
Bottles can be stored securely on the bottle shelf. The holder can be adjusted.
Vegetable container with humidity controller
Fig. 4
To create the optimum storage climate for fruit and vegetables, you can set the air humidity in the vegetable container depending on the quantity stored:
- smaller quantities of fruit and vegetables – high air humidity
- large quantities of fruit and vegetables – low air humidity
Notes
- Fruit sensitive to cold (e.g. pineapple, banana, papaya and citrus fruit) and vegetables sensitive to cold (e.g. aubergines, cucumbers, zucchini, peppers, tomatoes and potatoes) should be stored outside the refrigerator at temperatures of approx. +8 °C to +12 °C for optimum preservation of quality and flavour.
- Condensation may form in the vegetable container depending on the type and quantity of products stored. Remove condensation with a dry cloth and adjust air humidity in the vegetable container with the humidity controller.
Freezer calendar
Fig. 1/18
To prevent the quality of the frozen food from deteriorating, do not exceed the storage duration. 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. In the case of commercially available frozen food observe the date of manufacture or use-by date.
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Ice pack
Fig. 1/18
If a power failure or malfunction occurs, the ice packs can be used to slow down the thawing process. The longest storage time is obtained by placing the ice pack on the food in the top compartment.
To save space, the ice pack can be stored in the door compartment.
The ice packs can also be used to cool food temporarily, e.g. in a cold bag.
Sticker "OK"
(not all models)
The “OK” temperature monitor can be used to determine temperatures below +4 °C. Gradually reduce the temperature if the sticker does not indicate “OK”.
Note
When the appliance is switched on, it may take 12 hours until the temperature is reached.
Correct setting
Switching off and disconnecting the appliance
Switching off the appliance
Fig. 1
Press the On/Off button 1.
Refrigerating unit and light switch off.
Disconnecting the appliance
If you do not use the appliance for a prolonged period:
- Switch off the appliance.
- Pull out mains plug or switch off fuse.
- Clean the appliance.
- Leave the appliance door open.
Cleaning the appliance
Caution
- Do not use abrasive, chloride or acidic cleaning agents or 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!
Water used for cleaning must not drip into the
■ slots in the front base area in the freezer compartment, - controls, ■ and light.
Proceed as follows:
- Before cleaning: Switch off the appliance.
- Pull out mains plug or switch off fuse.
- Take out the frozen food and store in a cool location. Place the ice pack (if enclosed) on the food.
- Wait until the layer of frost has thawed.
- 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 into the appliance.
Interior fittings
All variable parts of the appliance can be taken out for cleaning.
Take out glass shelves
Pull the glass shelves forwards and take out.
Removing the container
Fig. 6
Pull out the container all the way, lift at the front and remove.
Light (LED)
Your appliance features a maintenance-free LED light.
These lights may be repaired by customer service or authorised technicians only.
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 in the appliance. ■ Thaw frozen food in the refrigerator compartment and use the low temperature of the frozen food to cool refrigerated food.
- Open the appliance as briefly as possible.
- Ensure that the freezer compartment door is always closed properly. ■ To avoid increased power consumption, occasionally clean the back of the appliance. If available: Fit wall spacers to obtain the indicated energy rating of the appliance (see Installation instructions). A reduced wall gap will not restrict the function of the appliance. The energy rating may then increase slightly. The gap of 75 mm must not be exceeded. ■ 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.
Cracking
Automatic defrosting is running.
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.
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. |
| The light does not function.Fig.1/7 | Light switch is sticking. Check whether the light switch can move. Fig.1/6 |
| The light is defective. See chapter “Light”. |
| 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. |
| The temperature in the freezer compartment is too warm. | 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. |
Fault Possible cause Remedial action
| Freezer compartment door was open for a long time; temperature is no longer reached. | The evaporator (refrigeration generator) in the NoFrost system is covered in thick ice and can no longer be defrosted fully automatically. | To defrost the evaporator, remove the frozen food with the compartments, insulate well and store in a cool location.Switch off the appliance and move it away from the wall. Leave the appliance door open.After approx. 20 min. the condensation begins to run into the evaporation pan, at the rear of the appliance. Fig. 8To prevent the evaporation pan from overflowing in this case,mop up the condensation with a sponge.The evaporator is defrosted when the water stops running into the evaporation pan. Clean the interior. Switch the appliance back on again. |
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).
These specifications can be found on the rating plate. Fig. 9 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 0344 892 8979 Calls charged at local or mobile rate.
IE 01450 2655 0.03 € per minute at peak. Off peak 0.0088 € per minute.
US 800 944 2904 toll-free
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