USER MANUAL KGN36NW20 BOSCH
Safety and warning information 20
Information concerning disposal ...... 22
Scope of delivery 22
Ambient temperature and
ventilation 23
Connecting the appliance 23
Getting to know your appliance 24
Switching the appliance on 25
Setting the temperature 25
Alarm function 26
Usable capacity 26
Refrigerator compartment 27
Freezer compartment 27
Max. freezing capacity 27
Freezing and storing food 27
Freezing fresh food 28
Super freezing 29
Thawing frozen food 29
Interior fittings 29
Sticker "OK" 30
Switching off and disconnecting the appliance 30
Cleaning the appliance 30
Light (LED) 31
Tips for saving energy 31
Operating noises 32
Eliminating minor faults yourself 33
Customer service 35
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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 m^3 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.). 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 or sharp-edged implements to remove frost or layers of ice. You could damage the refrigerant tubing. 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 or support yourself on the base, drawers or doors, etc.
Before defrosting and cleaning 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).
Disposal of packaging
The packaging protects your appliance from damage during transit. All materials used 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
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. 6
| 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. 3
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 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. 6
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
1-4 Controls 5 Temperature controller 6 Shelf in the refrigerator compartment 7 Light (LED) 8 Vegetable container 9 Freezer drawer 10 Freezer calendar 11 Freezer shelf 12 Height-adjustable feet 13 Air outlet opening 14 Egg rack 15 Butter and cheese compartment 16 Shelf for large bottles 17 Active carbon filters
A Refrigerator compartment B Freezer compartment
Controls
Fig. 2
1 On/Off button
Serves to switch the whole appliance on and off.
2 Temperature display freezer compartment
The numbers correspond to the set freezer compartment temperatures in °C.
3 "super" display (freeze compartment)
Illuminates when super freezing is on.
4 Selection button for freezer compartment
The freezer compartment temperature can be selected from -24°C to -16°C.
The set temperature is indicated on display 2.
Switching the appliance on
Fig. 2
Press the On/Off button 1. The temperature warning noise is switched off by pressing the selection button 4. The temperature displays 2 flash or the super display 3 is lit up, until the appliance has reached the set temperatures.
When the door is open, the light in the refrigerator compartment is lit.
Operating tips
- When the appliance has been switched on, it may take several hours until the set temperatures have been reached. The fully automatic No Frost 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 (of 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, 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 selection button 4 until the required freezer compartment temperature is set. The value last selected is stored.
The set temperature is indicated on display 2.
We recommend a factory setting of -18°C in the freezer compartment.
Alarm function
In the following cases an alarm may be actuated:
Door alarm
The door alarm switches on if the refrigerator compartment 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 compartment is too warm and the frozen food is at risk of thawing.
The temperature display for the freezer compartment 2 or the super display 3 flash.
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.
The alarm may switch on without any risk to the frozen food:
when the appliance is switched on, - when large quantities of fresh food are placed in the appliance, if the freezer compartment door is open too long.
Switching off the alarm
Fig. 2
Press the selection button for freezer compartment 4 to switch off the alarm.
Usable capacity
Information on the usable capacity can be found inside your appliance on the rating plate. Fig. 6
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. Fig. 4
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.
Note when loading products:
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.
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. 6
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.
When loading products
Freeze large quantities of food preferably in the very top compartment where food freezes particularly quickly and therefore also gently. Place the food over the whole area of the compartments or in the frozen food container. 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 the frozen food container.
Storing frozen food
To ensure good air circulation in the appliance, insert the frozen food container all the way.
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 it 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 "super freezing".
Switching on and off
Fig. 2
Keep pressing the temperature selection button 4 until the Super display 3 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 or without fan-assisted hot air, or in the microwave.
Caution
Do not refreeze food that is beginning to thaw or has already thawed. It can only be refrozen after it has been used to prepare a ready meal (boiled or fried).
Do not store the frozen produce beyond the maximum storage period.
Interior fittings
Shelves and containers
You can reposition the inner shelves and the containers in the door as required: pull the shelf forward, lower it, and swivel it out to the side. Lift the container and remove it.
Ice cube tray
Fig. 5
Fill the ice cube tray 3/4 full with water and place it in the freezer compartment.
If the ice tray is stuck to the freezer compartment, loosen it with a blunt implement only (e.g., a spoon handle).
To loosen the ice cubes, twist the ice tray slightly or hold it briefly under flowing water.
Freezer calendar
Fig. 1/10
To prevent the quality of the food from deteriorating, it is important not to exceed the permitted storage period. 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 the use-by date.
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. 2
Press the On/Off button 1. Temperature display goes out, refrigerating unit switches 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 warp!
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 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
All variable parts of the appliance can be taken out for cleaning.
Take out glass shelves
Pull the glass shelves forwards and take them out.
Removing the container
Fig. 4
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 authorized 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. - Allow warm food and drinks to cool down before placing 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. Occasionally clean the rear of the appliance to prevent increased power consumption. 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 change slightly. The gap of 75 mm must not be exceeded.
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. | The LED light is defective. | See chapter “Light (LED)” section. |
| Appliance was open too long.
Light is switched off after approx. 10 min. | When the appliance is closed and opened, the light is on again. |
| The temperature in the refrigerator compartment is too cold. | A colder temperature in the freezer compartment can also lower the temperature in the refrigerator compartment. This is quite normal. | Set the temperature in the refrigerator compartment slightly warmer.
Should this not be enough, e.g. if the room temperature is too low, set the freezer temperature warmer. |
| 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. |
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| Fault | Possible cause | Remedial action |
| 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. |
| Freezer compartment door was open for a long time; temperature is no longer reached. | The evaporator (refrigeration generator) in the No Frost 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. To 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. 6 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.
US 800 944 2904 toll-free
Dear customer,
Freezer compartment
Freezer compartment
