KGN49XL30U - Refrigerator BOSCH - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Freestanding Fridge-Freezer
Total Net Capacity	approx. 406 L (fridge: 270 L, freezer: 107 L)
Energy Efficiency Class	A++
Annual Energy Consumption	approx. 259 kWh
Noise Level	approx. 40 dB
Dimensions (H x W x D)	186.0 x 60.0 x 65.0 cm
Weight	approx. 69 kg
Power Supply	220-240 V, 50 Hz, 10 A
Climate Class	SN-T (subnormal to tropical)
Refrigerant	R600a (isobutane)
Freezer Star Rating	4 stars
Freezing Capacity	approx. 14 kg/24h
Storage Time in Power Failure	approx. 14 h
No Frost System	Yes (Freezer compartment)
Super Freeze Function	Yes
Super Cool Function	Yes
Electronic Temperature Control	Yes
Door Open Alarm	Yes
Interior Lighting	LED
Shelves Material	Safety glass
Door Hinge	Right, reversible
Defrosting	Automatic (Refrigerator), Manual (Freezer)
Cleaning and Maintenance	Use mild soap and water; clean condenser coils every 6 months
Spare Parts Availability	Replacement parts available via Bosch service centers
Safety Features	Child lock, automatic fuse, thermal protection

Frequently Asked Questions - KGN49XL30U BOSCH

How do I set the temperature on my Bosch KGN49XL30U fridge-freezer?

Use the temperature control buttons on the control panel. Press FRIDGE or FREEZER to adjust the desired temperature. Recommended settings: fridge at +4°C and freezer at -18°C.

What does the door open alarm do?

If the door is left open for more than 60 seconds, an acoustic alarm sounds to remind you to close it, helping to save energy and prevent spoilage.

How do I activate Super Freeze or Super Cool?

Press the Super Freeze button to rapidly freeze fresh food. It automatically switches off after 48 hours. Similarly, Super Cool quickly chills the fridge compartment for larger amounts of groceries.

Why is there ice forming in the freezer?

Ice buildup may occur if the door is not sealed properly or if the No Frost system fails. Check the door gasket for damage and ensure the vents are not blocked. In some cases, manual defrosting may be needed.

How often should I clean the condenser coils?

Clean the condenser coils (located at the back or bottom) every 6 months using a soft brush or vacuum to maintain efficiency.

Can I reverse the door opening direction?

Yes, the door hinge is reversible. Follow the instructions in the manual to swap the door handle and hinges. You may need a T20 Torx screwdriver and a 10 mm wrench.

What is the climate class and why does it matter?

The climate class (SN-T) indicates the ambient temperature range in which the appliance works optimally: from 10 °C to 43 °C. Operating outside this range may reduce performance.

How do I replace the interior light bulb?

The interior light is LED and cannot be replaced by the user. If it fails, contact Bosch customer service for a replacement.

What should I do if 'E' error codes appear on the display?

Error codes indicate a malfunction. Note the code (e.g., E11, E12) and refer to the manual for specific fault descriptions. If the issue persists, call Bosch service.

Where can I find spare parts for my KGN49XL30U?

Genuine Bosch spare parts are available through authorized service centers. You can order online using the model number KGN49XL30U or contact Bosch support.

USER MANUAL KGN49XL30U BOSCH

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Table of contents

1 Safety 27

1.1 General information 27 1.2 Intended use 27 1.3 Restriction on user group ..... 27 1.4 Safe transport 28 1.5 Safe installation 28 1.6 Safe use 29 1.7 Damaged appliance .... 31

2 Preventing material damage .... 32

3 Environmental protection and saving energy .... 32

3.1 Disposing of packaging ..... 32 3.2 Saving energy 32

4 Installation and connection ..... 33

4.1 Scope of delivery 33 4.2 Criteria for the installation location 33 4.3 Installing the appliance ..... 33 4.4 Preparing the appliance for the first time 33 4.5 Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply 34

5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance .... 34

5.1 Appliance 34 5.2 Control panel 34

6 Features 35

6.1 Shelf 35 6.2 Bottle shelf 35 6.3 Storage container 35 6.4 Fruit and vegetable container with humidity control 35 6.5 Door tray 36 6.6 Odour filter 36 6.7 Accessories 36

7 Basic operation ...... 36

7.1 Switching on the appliance ..... 36

7.2 Operating tips 36 7.3 Switching off the appliance ..... 37 7.4 Setting the temperature ..... 37 7.5 Keylock 37

8 Additional functions ...... 37

8.1 Super cooling 37 8.2 Super freezing 38 8.3 Energy-saving mode 38

9 Alarm 38

9.1 Door alarm 38 9.2 Temperature alarm 39

10 Refrigerator compartment ..... 39

10.1 Tips for storing food in the refrigerator compartment ..... 39 10.2 Chill zones in the refrigerator compartment 39

11 Freezer compartment .... 40

11.1 Freezing capacity 40 11.2 Fully utilising the freezer compartment volume ..... 40 11.3 Tips for storing food in the freezer compartment ..... 40 11.4 Tips for freezing fresh food ... 40 11.5 Shelf life of frozen food at -18 °C 41 11.6 Defrosting methods for frozen food 41

12 Defrosting 41

12.1 Defrosting in the refrigerator compartment 41 12.2 Defrosting in the freezer compartment 41

13 Cleaning and servicing ..... 41

13.1 Preparing the appliance for cleaning 41 13.2 Cleaning the appliance ..... 42 13.3 Removing the fittings 42

14 Troubleshooting 43

14.1 Power failure 46

14.2 Conducting an appliance self-test 46

15 Storage and disposal 47

15.1 Taking the appliance out of operation 47

15.2 Disposing of old appliance ... 47

16 Customer Service 47

16.1 Product number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD) ..... 47

17 Technical data 47

Safety

Observe the following safety instructions.

1.1 General 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.

1.2 Intended use

Only use this appliance:

■ for chilling and freezing food and for making ice cubes. ■ in private households and in enclosed spaces in a domestic environment. ■ Up to an altitude of 2000 m above sea level.

1.3 Restriction 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.

1.4 Safe 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.

1.5 Safe 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 current only via a properly installed socket with earthing.
• The protective conductor system of the domestic electrical installation must be properly installed. ▶ Never equip the appliance with an external switching device, e.g. a timer or remote control.
• When the appliance is installed, the mains plug of the power cord must be freely accessible. If free access is not possible, an 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 integrated 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 manufacturer.

- If the power cord is too short and a longer one is not available, please contact an electrician to have the domestic installation adapted.

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.

1.6 Safe 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 appliance.

⚠ WARNING – Risk of suffocation!

Children may put packaging material over their heads or wrap themselves up in it and suffocate.

• Keep packaging material away from children.
• Do not let children play with packaging material.

Children may breathe in or swallow small parts, causing them to suffocate.

- Keep small parts away from children.

- 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.

⚠ WARNING – Risk of fire!

Electrical devices within the appliance may cause a fire, e.g. heaters or electric ice makers.

- Do not operate electrical devices within the appliance.

⚠ WARNING – Risk of injury!

Containers that contain carbonated drinks may burst.

- Do not store containers that contain carbonated drinks in the freezer compartment.

Injury to the eyes caused by escaping flammable refrigerant and hazardous gases.

- Do not damage the tubes of the refrigerant circuit or the insulation.

The appliance may tip.

▶ Do not stand or support yourself on the base, runners or doors.

⚠ WARNING – Risk of burns!

Individual parts on the back of the appliance become hot during operation.

▶ Never touch these hot parts.

⚠ 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.

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.

1.7 Damaged 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 unplug the power cord or switch off the fuse in the fuse box.

Call customer service. → Page 47

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 appliance. ▶ Ventilate the room. ▶ Switch off the appliance. → Page 37
• Unplug the mains plug from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box. ▶ Call customer service. → Page 47

2 Preventing material damage

ATTENTION

If not rolling freely, the appliance's castors may damage the floor when the appliance is moved.

• Transport the appliance using a sack truck. ▶ Use floor protection when moving the appliance, and do not move it in a zigzag fashion.

Using the appliance, base, runners or doors as a seat or climbing surface may damage the appliance.

- Do not stand or lean on the appliance, base, runners or doors.

Contamination with oil or fat may cause plastic parts and door seals to become porous.

- Keep plastic parts and door seals free of oil and grease.

Metal or metal-style parts in the appliance may contain aluminium. When aluminium comes into contact with acidic foods, it corrodes and discolours.

- Only store packaged food in the appliance.

If you clean fittings and accessories in the dishwasher, this may cause them to become deformed or discolour.

▶ Never clean fittings and accessories in the dishwasher.

3 Environmental protection and saving energy

3.1 Disposing of packaging

The packaging materials are environmentally compatible and can be recycled.

- Sort the individual components by type and dispose of them separately.

3.2 Saving 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. ■ Make sure there is a small gap between the side wall and the appliance. ■ 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 utilize the low temperature of the food. ■ Always leave some space between the food and the back panel.

4 Installation and connection

4.1 Scope 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 47.

The delivery consists of the following:

■ Free-standing appliance ■ Equipment and accessories ¹ ■ Installation material ■ Installation instructions ■ User manual ■ Customer service directory ■ Warranty enclosure ² ■ Energy label ■ Information on energy consumption and noises

4.2 Criteria 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 m ³ per 8 g refrigerant. The volume of refrigerant is indicated on the rating plate.

→ "Appliance", Fig. 1/5 Page 34

The weight of the appliance ex works may be up to 90 kg depending on the model.

The subfloor must be sufficiently stable to bear the weight of the appliance.

The surface must be level.

This refrigerator is intended for use at ambient temperatures of 10 °C to 43 °C.

The appliance is fully functional within the permitted room temperature.

If the appliance is operated at colder room temperatures, the appliance will not be damaged up to a room temperature of 5 °C.

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.

4.3 Installing the appliance

- Install the appliance in accordance with the enclosed installation instructions.

4.4 Preparing the appliance for the first time

1. Remove the informative material.
2. Remove the protective foil and transit bolts, e.g. remove the adhesive strips and carton.
3. Clean the appliance for the first time. → Page 42

4.5 Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply

1. Insert the appliance plug of the power cord into the appliance.
2. Insert the mains plug of the appliance's power cable into a socket nearby. The connection data of the appliance can be found on the rating plate.

→ "Appliance", Fig. 1/5

Page 34

1. Check that the mains plug is inserted properly.

√ The appliance is now ready for use.

5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance

5.1 Appliance

You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here.

→ Fig. 1

A Refrigerator compartment → Page 39

B Freezer compartment → Page 40

1 Lighting

2 Bottle shelf → Page 35 ¹

3 Inner ventilation openings

4 Temperature controller (storage container) → Page 37

5 Rating plate → Page 47

6 Storage container → Page 35

7	Fruit and vegetable container with humidity control → Page 35
8	Frozen food container → Page 42
9	Screw foot
10	Control panel → Page 34
11	Door tray for large bottles → Page 36

5.2 Control panel

You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status.

→Fig. 2

1	fridge allows the refrigerator compartment to be set.
2	freezer allows the freezer compartment to be set.
3	super (Refrigerator compartment) lights up when Super cooling is switched on.
4	super (Freezer compartment) lights up when Super freezing is switched on.
5	Displays the set temperature for the refrigerator compartment in °C.
6	eco (Refrigerator compartment) lights up when the energy-saving mode in the refrigerator compartment is switched on.
7	eco (Freezer compartment) lights up when the energy-saving mode in the freezer compartment is switched on.
8	alarm off switches the warning signal off.

9 Displays the set temperature for the freezer compartment in °C. 10 —/+ sets the temperature of the selected compartment. 11 The standby display lights up when standby mode is active. 12 lock switches the button lock for the control panel on or off.

6 Features

The features of your appliance depend on the model.

6.1 Shelf

In order to achieve an improved overview and to remove food more quickly, pull out the shelf.

To vary the shelf as required, you can remove the shelf and re-insert it elsewhere.

→ "Removing the shelf", Page 42

6.2 Bottle shelf

Store bottles securely on the bottle shelf.

To vary the bottle shelf as required, you can remove the bottle shelf and re-insert it elsewhere.

→ "Removing the shelf", Page 42

6.3 Storage container

The temperatures in the storage container are lower than in the refrigerator compartment. Temperatures below 0 °C may occur occasionally. In order to reach temperatures close to 0 °C in the storage container, set the refrigerator compartment temperature to 2 °C. → Page 37

Use the lower temperatures in the storage container to store highly perishable food, e.g. fish, meat and sausages.

6.4 Fruit and vegetable container with humidity control

Store fresh fruit and vegetables loose in the fruit and vegetable container. Cover any chopped fruit and vegetables, or store in air-tight packaging. You can adjust the humidity in the fruit and vegetable container using the humidity controller. This allows fresh fruit and vegetables to be stored for longer than with conventional storage.

→Fig. 3

The air humidity in the fruit and vegetable container can be set according to the type and amount of food to be stored by moving the humidity controller:

■ Move inwards for low humidity ⚙ when primarily storing fruit or mixed items, or if the appliance is very full. ■ Move outwards for high humidity 🌐 when primarily storing vegetables or when the appliance is not very full.

Condensation may form in the fruit and vegetable container depending on the food and quantity stored.

Remove the condensation with a dry cloth and adjust the air humidity to a lower setting using the humidity controller.

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.

6.5 Door tray

To adjust the door tray as required, you can remove the door tray and re-insert it elsewhere.

→ "Removing door tray", Page 42

6.6 Odour filter

The integrated odour filter filters odours and is maintenance-free.

6.7 Accessories

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.

Variable bottle shelf

Store bottles securely on the variable bottle shelf.

→Fig. 4

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 3/4 and place in the freezer compartment. 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.

7 Basic operation

7.1 Switching on the appliance

1. Electrically connect the appliance. → Page 34

Note: If the appliance has been previously switched off using the control panel, press and hold + for ten seconds.

√ The appliance is now ready for use. √ The appliance begins to cool. √ A warning tone sounds, the temperature display (freezer compartment) flashes and "alarm off" lights up red because the freezer compartment is still too warm.

1. Switch off the warning tone using alarm off.

√ The temperature display (freezer compartment) stops flashing.

"alarm off" goes out as soon as the set temperature has been reached.

1. Set the required temperature. → Page 37

7.2 Operating tips

■ 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. ■ The front panels of the housing are temporarily heated slightly. This prevents condensation in the area of the door seal. - 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

7.3 Switching off the appliance

- Press and hold +for 10 seconds.

7.4 Setting the temperature

Setting the refrigerator compartment temperature

1. Select the refrigerator compartment using fridge.
2. Press ≠ repeatedly until the temperature display (refrigerator compartment) shows the required temperature setting. To reach the set temperature, slide the temperature controller for the storage container to a position that is one third from the bottom. →Page 37 The recommended temperature in the refrigerator compartment is 4 °C.

Setting the storage container temperature

▶ Select one of the options:

▶ To reduce the temperature, move the temperature controller up towards "extra cold". ▶ To increase the temperature, move the temperature controller down towards "cold". →Fig. 5

Setting the freezer compartment temperature

1. Select the freezer compartment with freezer.
2. Press → repeatedly until the temperature display (freezer compartment) shows the required temperature setting. The recommended temperature in the freezer compartment is -18 °C.

7.5 Keylock

The keylock prevents the appliance from being operated accidentally or incorrectly while running.

Switching on the keylock

▶ Press lock. "lock" lights up.

Switching off the keylock

• Press and hold lock for 5 seconds. ▼ "lock" goes out.

8 Additional functions

Find out which additional functions can be used for your appliance.

8.1 Super cooling

With Super cooling, the refrigerator compartment cools as cold as possible.

Switch on Super cooling before placing large quantities of food in the refrigerator compartment.

Note: When Super cooling is switched on, increased noise may occur.

Switching on Super cooling

1. Select the refrigerator compartment using fridge.
2. Press —repeatedly until "super" (Refrigerator compartment) lights up.

Note: After approx. 6 hours, the appliance switches to normal operation.

Switching off Super cooling

1. Select the refrigerator compartment using fridge.
2. Press +repeatedly until the temperature display (refrigerator compartment) shows the required temperature.

8.2 Super freezing

With Super freezing, the freezer compartment cools as cold as possible. Switch on Super freezing four to six hours before placing food weighing 2 kg or more into the freezer compartment.

In order to utilise the freezer capacity, use Super freezing.

→ "Prerequisites for freezing capacity", Page 40

Note: When Super freezing is switched on, increased noise may occur.

Switching on Super freezing

1. Select the freezer compartment with freezer.
2. Press — repeatedly until "super" (Freezer compartment) lights up.

Note: After approx. 60 hours, the appliance switches to normal operation.

Switching off Super freezing

1. Select the freezer compartment with freezer.
2. Press + repeatedly until the temperature display (freezer compartment) shows the required temperature.

8.3 Energy-saving mode

You can set the appliance to save energy with the energy-saving mode. The appliance automatically sets the temperatures.

You can set the appliance to save energy with the energy-saving mode. The appliance automatically sets the temperatures.

Freezer compartment: -16 °C

Switching on energy-saving mode

Use fridge to select the refrigerator compartment or use freezer to switch on the freezer compartment.

1. Use fridge to select the refrigerator compartment or use freezer to switch on the freezer compartment.
2. Switching off energy-saving mode

Use fridge to select the refrigerator compartment or use freezer to switch on the freezer compartment.

1. Use fridge to select the refrigerator compartment or use freezer to switch on the freezer compartment.
2. Press —repeatedly until the temperature display shows the required temperature.

9 Alarm

9.1 Door alarm

If the appliance door is open for a while, the door alarm switches on. A warning tone sounds and "alarm off" flashes.

Switching off the door alarm

• Close the appliance door or press alarm off. √ The warning tone is switched off.

9.2 Temperature alarm

If the freezer compartment becomes too warm, the temperature alarm is switched on.

A warning tone sounds, the temperature display (freezer compartment) flashes and "alarm off" lights up red.

CAUTION –

Risk of harm to health!

During the thawing process, bacteria may multiply and spoil the frozen food.

• Do not refreeze food after it has been defrosted or started to defrost. ▶ Refreeze food only after cooking.
• These items should no longer be stored for the maximum storage period.

The temperature alarm can be switched on in the following cases:

• The appliance is switched on. Do not store any food until the appliance has reached the set temperature. ■ Large quantities of fresh food are being placed inside. Switch on Super freezing before placing large quantities of food in the appliance.
• The freezer compartment door is open for too long. Check whether the frozen food has defrosted or thawed.

Switching off the temperature alarm

▶ Press alarm off. √ The warning tone is switched off.

10 Refrigerator compartment

You can keep meat, sausage, fish, 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.

10.1 Tips 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 in front of the inner ventilation openings or in 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.

10.2 Chill zones in the refrigerator compartment

The air circulation in the refrigerator compartment creates different chill zones.

Coldest zone

The coldest zone is in the storage container.

en Freezer compartment

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.

11 Freezer compartment

You can store frozen food, freeze food and make ice cubes in the freezer compartment.

The temperature can be set from -16 °C to -24 °C.

Long-term storage of food should be at -18 °C or lower.

The freezer compartment can be used to store perishable food long-term. The low temperatures slow down or stop the spoilage.

11.1 Freezing 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.

→ "Appliance", Fig. 1 / Page 34

Prerequisites for freezing capacity

1. Approx. 24 hours before placing fresh food in the appliance, switch on Super freezing.

→ "Switching on Super freezing", Page 38

1. Place food in the bottom frozen food container first.

11.2 Fully utilising the freezer compartment volume

Learn how to store the maximum amount of frozen food in the freezer compartment.

1. Remove all fittings from the freezer compartment. → Page 42
2. Store food directly on the shelves and on the floor of the freezer compartment.

11.3 Tips for storing food in the freezer compartment

■ Store food in air-tight packaging. - Do not bring food which is to be frozen into contact with frozen food. - Place the food over the whole area of the frozen food containers. ■ To ensure that the air can circulate freely in the appliance, push the frozen food containers in as far as they will go.

11.4 Tips for freezing fresh food

■ Freeze fresh and undamaged food only. ■ Freeze food in portions. - Cooked food is more suitable than food that can be eaten raw. ■ Vegetables: Wash, chop up and blanch before freezing. - Fruit: Wash, pit and perhaps peel, possibly add sugar or ascorbic acid solution. - Food that is suitable for freezing includes baked items, fish and seafood, meat, game, poultry, eggs without shells, cheese, butter and quark, ready meals and leftovers. - 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 contents and the date of freezing.

11.5 Shelf life of frozen food at -18 °C

Food Storage time
Fish, sausages, pre-pared meals and baked goods	up to 6 months
Poultry, meat up to	8 months
Vegetables, fruit up to	12 months

The imprinted freezer calendar indicates the maximum storage duration in months at a constant temperature of -18 °C.

11.6 Defrosting 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.

12 Defrosting

12.1 Defrosting in the refrigerator compartment

The refrigerator compartment in your appliance defrosts automatically.

12.2 Defrosting in the freezer compartment

The fully automatic NoFrost system ensures that the freezer compartment remains frost-free. Defrosting is not required.

13 Cleaning and servicing

Customer Service must clean inaccessible points. Cleaning by customer service can give rise to costs.

13.1 Preparing the appliance for cleaning

1. Switch off the appliance.
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.

en Cleaning and servicing

1. Remove all fittings and accessories from the appliance.

→ Page 42

13.2 Cleaning the appliance

⚠ WARNING – Risk of electric shock!

An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock.

- Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners to clean the appliance.

Liquid in the lighting, controls or inner ventilation openings can be dangerous.

- The rinsing water must not drip into the lighting, controls or inner ventilation openings.

ATTENTION

Unsuitable cleaning products may damage the surfaces of the appliance.

• Do not use hard scouring pads or cleaning sponges.
• Do not use harsh or abrasive detergents.
• Do not use cleaning products with a high alcohol content.

If you clean fittings and 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 41
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 12
6. Putting the food into the appliance.

13.3 Removing the fittings

If you want to clean the fittings thoroughly, remove these from your appliance.

Removing the shelf

▶ Pull out, lift and remove the shelf.

→Fig. 6

Removing door tray

▶ Lift the door tray and remove it. → Fig. 7

Removing the storage container

1. Pull out the storage container as far as it will go.
2. Lift the storage container at the front ① and remove it ② → Fig. 8

Removing the fruit and vegetable container

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

→Fig. 9

Removing the frozen food container

1. Take out the frozen food container as far as it will go.
2. Lift the frozen food container at the front ① and remove it ②.

→Fig. 10

Removing the front of the container

You can remove the front of the fruit and vegetable container to facilitate cleaning.

- Press in the snap-in hooks on the side of the container ① and re-

move the front from the container in a turning motion ②.

→Fig. 11

14 Troubleshooting

You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshooting information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unnecessary costs.

WARNING –

Risk of electric shock!

Improper repairs are dangerous.

• Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff. ▶ Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance. If the power cord or the appliance power cable of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced with a special power cord or special appliance power cable, which is available from the manufacturer or its Customer Service.

Fault Cause and troubleshooting

The appliance is not cooling, the displays and lighting are lit.	Showroom mode is switched on.1. Press and hold alarm off for 9–11 seconds until an audible signal sounds.2. After a short time, check whether your appliance is cooling.
The LED lighting does not work.	Different causes are possible.► Call customer service.The customer service number can be found in the enclosed customer service directory.
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 external 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 external ventilation openings.

Fault Cause and troubleshooting
The refrigeration unit is switching on more frequently and for longer.	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.Only open the appliance door as briefly as necessary.Allow hot food and drinks to cool down first before storing in the appliance.
A layer of frost forms on the back wall of the refrigerator compartment.	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 necessary.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.
Side panels of the appliance are warm.	Not a fault. The side panels contain pipes which heat up during the cooling process. Units touching the appliance will not be damaged by the heat.No action required.
A warning signal sounds and "alarm off" flashes.The door alarm is switched on.	The appliance door is open.>Close the appliance door.
A warning tone sounds, the temperature display (freezer compartment) flashes and "alarm off" lights up.The temperature alarm is switched on.	Different causes are possible.>Press alarm off.The alarm is switched off.
	External ventilation openings are covered up.Remove any obstructions from in front of the external ventilation openings.
	Larger quantities of fresh food have been put in.Do not exceed the max. freezing capacity.→"Freezing capacity", Page 40

Fault Cause and troubleshooting

The set temperature is not reached.Fully automatic de-frosting no longer works.	The freezer compartment door was open for a long time. The evaporator (refrigeration unit) in the noFrost system is heavily iced up.Requirement: Store the frozen food well insulated in a cool place.1. Switch off the appliance. → Page 372. Disconnect the appliance from the mains.Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.3. Move the appliance away from the wall.4. Leave the appliance door open.√ After approx. 20 minutes, the condensation starts to run into the evaporation pan at the rear of the appli-ance.→ Fig. 125. To prevent the evaporation pan from overflowing,mop up the condensation water with a sponge.The evaporator is defrosted if no more condensation water runs into the evaporation pan.6. Clean the interior of the appliance. → Page 427. Switch the appliance back on. → Page 36
The temperature dif-fers greatly from the setting.	Different causes are possible.1. Switch off the appliance. → Page 372. Switch the appliance back on after five minutes.→ Page 36▶ If the temperature is too warm, check the tempera-ture again after a couple of hours.▶ If the temperature is too cold, check the temperature again on the following day.
Condensation accu-mulates on the sur-face of the appliance and on the shelves in-side.	The water contained in warm and humid air condenses on the colder surfaces of the appliance.1. Wipe away the condensation water with a soft, dry cloth.2. Open the appliance as briefly as possible.3. Ensure that the appliance is always closed properly.
The appliance hums,bubbles, buzzes,gargles, clicks or crackles.	Not a fault. A motor is running, e.g. refrigerating unit,fan. Refrigerant flows through the pipes. The motor,switches or solenoid valves are switching on or off.Automatic defrosting is running.No action required.

Fault Cause and troubleshooting

The appliance makes noises.	The appliance is not level.► Align the appliance using a spirit level and the screw feet.
	The appliance is not free-standing.► Observe the minimum clearances for the appliance.
	Fittings wobble or stick.► Check the removable fittings and, if required, replace these.
	Bottles or containers are touching.► Move the bottles or containers away from each other.
	Super freezing is switched on.No action required.

14.1 Power 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.

14.2 Conducting an appliance self-test

Your appliance has an appliance self-test which displays faults that can be eliminated by your customer service.

1. Switch off the appliance. → Page 37
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 12
4. Within the first 10 seconds after connecting to the power supply, press and hold —for three to five seconds until an audible signal sounds. √ The appliance self-test starts. √ While the appliance self-test is running, a long audible signal sounds. √ If, at the end of the appliance self-test, 2 audible signals sound and the temperature display indicates the set temperature, the temperature sensors on your appliance are OK. The appliance switches to normal operation. √ If, at the end of the appliance self-test, 5 signal tones sound and "alarm off" flashes 5 times, inform customer service.

15 Storage and disposal

15.1 Taking the appliance out of operation

1. Switch off the appliance. →Page 37
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. Clean the appliance. → Page 42
5. To guarantee the ventilation inside the appliance, leave the appliance open.

15.2 Disposing of old appliance

Valuable raw materials can be re-used 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 inside 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 refrigerant circuit or the insulation.

1. Unplug the appliance from the mains.
2. Cut through the power cord.
3. Dispose of the appliance in an environmentally friendly manner. Information about current disposal methods is available from your specialist dealer or local authority.

16 Customer Service

Detailed information about the warranty period and the warranty conditions in your country is available via the QR code on the enclosed document on service contacts and warranty conditions, from our customer service, or on our website.

If you contact Customer Service, you will require the product number (E-Nr.) and the production number (FD) of your appliance.

You can find the contact details for our customer service via the QR code on the enclosed document on service contacts and warranty conditions or on our website.

16.1 Product number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD)

You can find the product number (E-Nr.) and the production number (FD) on the appliance's rating plate.

→ "Appliance", Fig. 1 / Page 34 Make a note of your appliance's details and the Customer Service telephone number to find them again quickly.

17 Technical data

Refrigerant, cubic capacity, and further technical specifications can be found on the rating plate.

→ "Appliance", Fig. 1 / Page 34

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