B10CB81NVB - Freezer BOSCH - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL B10CB81NVB BOSCH

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Important safety instructions. 4

Definition 4

Before you switch on the appliance 4

Technical safety. 4

During use 4

Children in the household. 5

General information. 5

State of California Proposition 65Warnings. 5

Instructions on disposal. 6

Disposal of packaging. 6

Disposal of your old appliance 6

Contents of package. 6

Installing the appliance 6

Transport. 6

Installation location.. 6

Ventilation 7

Connecting the appliance 7

Electrical connection. 7

Getting to know your appliance 8

Operating controls. 9

Switching the appliance on. 9

Operating tips. 9

Setting the temperature 10

Refrigerator compartment. 10

Freezer compartment 10

Energy-saving mode. 10

Alarm function. 10

Door alarm. 10

Temperature alarm. 10

Switching off the alarm 10

Useable capacity. 10

Fully utilizing the freezer volume 10

Refrigerator compartment 10

Note when storing food. 10

Note the chill zones in the refrigerator

compartment 11

Vegetable container with humidity controller. 11

Cold storage compartment 11

Super cooling. 11

Switching on and off. 11

Freezer compartment. 11

Use the freezer compartment. 11

Freezing and storing food. 12

Purchasing frozen food. 12

When loading products 12

Storing frozen food 12

Freezing fresh food 12

Packing frozen food 12

Shelf life of frozen food. 12

Super freezing. 12

Switching on and off. 12

Thawing frozen food 13

Interior fittings. 13

Shelves and containers 13

Bottle shelf 13

Ice pack. 13

Active carbon filter. 13

Switching off and disconnecting the appliance. 13

Switching off the appliance. 13

Disconnecting the appliance 13

Cleaning the appliance. 14

Proceed as follows: 14

Cleaning external surfaces 14

Interior fittings 14

Light (LED) 15

Saving energy 15

Operating noises 16

Completely normal noises 16

Preventing noises 16

Rectifying minor faults yourself. 16

Customer service. 17

Important safety instructions

READ INSTRUCTIONS - DO NOT DISCARD!

Definition

WARNING:

This indicates that death or serious injury may result due to non-observance of this warning.

CAUTION:

This indicates that minor or moderately severe injury may result due to non-observance of this warning.

Before you switch on the appliance

Please read the instructions for use and installation carefully. They contain important information on how to install, use and maintain the appliance.

The manufacturer is not liable if you disregard the instructions and warnings in the operating instructions. Retain all documents for later use or for the subsequent owner.

Technical safety

If damage has occurred

• Keep naked flames and ignition sources away from the appliance,
  ventilate the room thoroughly for several minutes.
  switch off the appliance and pull out the mains plug,
  Inform customer service.

The more refrigerant there is in an appliance, the bigger the room must be in which the appliance is located. If rooms are too small, a leak may result in a flammable gas-air mixture.

The room must be at least 36ft^3 (1m^3) per 8g of refrigerant. The amount of refrigerant in your appliance is indicated on the rating plate inside the appliance.

Flammable refrigerant is used. Risk of fire or explosion.

This appliance may only be repaired by authorized specialist personnel. All safety precautions must be followed. Do not use force to open refrigerant tubing. Follow the instructions carefully. Dispose of the appliance properly in accordance with the applicable federal or local regulations.

If this appliance's power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, authorized service providers or similarly qualified persons. Improper installations and repairs may put the user at risk. Repairs may only be performed by the manufacturer, authorized service providers or similarly qualified persons.

Only original parts supplied by the manufacturer may be used. Only for original parts does the manufacturer guarantee that they satisfy the safety requirements.

The appliance comes with a UL registered 3-wire power cord.

Never sever or remove the third (earth) conductor from the power cord.

The appliance requires a 3-pole socket. The socket may be connected by an electrician only.

Where there is a 2-pole standard wall socket, it is the personal responsibility of the customer to have this socket replaced with a correctly grounded 3-pole wall socket. Do not use any adapter plugs.

During use

Avoiding placing children and disabled people at risk:

• Never use electrical equipment inside the appliance (e.g. heaters, electric ice makers etc.). Explosion hazard!
• Never defrost or clean the appliance with a steam cleaner! The steam can penetrate electrical parts and cause a short circuit. Risk of electric shock!
• Do not use pointed or sharp-edged tools to remove frost or layers of ice. They could damage the refrigerant tubes. Leaking refrigerant can ignite or cause eye injuries.
• Do not store products which contain flammable propellants (e.g. spray cans) and do not store any explosive substances. Explosion hazard!
• Do not stand on or lean against base of appliance, drawers or doors etc.
  Before cleaning, unplug the appliance or switch off the fuse. Pull on the plug, not on the cord.
  Only store high-proof alcohol tightly closed and standing up.
• Keep plastic parts and the door seal free of oil and grease. The plastic parts and the door seal will otherwise become porous.
• Never cover or block the appliance's ventilation openings.

This appliance must not be used by children without adult supervision or by disabled persons without assistance.

Never allow children to play with the appliance.

• Do not store bottled or canned liquids (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!

Important safety instructions

READ INSTRUCTIONS - DO NOT DISCARD!

Children in the household

• Keep children away from the packaging and its parts. Danger of suffocation from collapsible boxes and foil!
  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 information

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.

This appliance is intended for use at an elevation of no more than 2000 meters above sea level.

State of California Proposition 65Warnings

This product may contain a chemical known to the State of California, which can cause cancer or reproductive harm. Therefore, the packaging of your product may bear the following label as required by California:

STATE OF CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:/ AVENTISSEMENT ISSUE DE LA PROPOSITION 65 DE L'ETAT DE LA CALIFORNIE:

WARNING / AVERTISSEMENT

Cancer and Reproductive Harm / Cancer et dommages à la reproduction - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Instructions on disposal

Disposal of packaging

The packaging protects your appliance from damage during transport. All utilized 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 garbage! Valuable raw materials can be reclaimed by recycling old appliances.

WARNING:

Redundant appliances

1. Pull out the mains plug.
2. Cut off the power cord and discard with the mains plug.
3. Do not take out the trays and receptacles to prevent children from climbing in!
4. To prevent children from locking themselves in the redundant appliance: Remove appliance doors!
5. Do not allow children to play with the redundant appliance. Risk 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.

Contents of package

After unpacking all parts, check for any damage during transport.

CAUTION:

Do not set up the appliance if it is damaged.

If there are any problems, 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
Instruction manual
Installation instructions
Customer service booklet
Warranty enclosure
Information on the energy consumption and noises

Installing the appliance

Have a technician install and connect the appliance according to the enclosed installation instructions.

WARNING:

Do not install this appliance:

outdoors,
in an environment with dripping water,
in rooms where there is a risk of frost.

Transport

The appliance is heavy. It must be secured during transport and installation.

WARNING:

Due to the appliance's weight and dimensions and to minimize the risk of injuries or damage to the appliance, at least two people are needed for safe installation of the appliance.

Installation location

A dry, well ventilated room is suitable as an installation location. The installation location should not be exposed to direct sunlight and not placed near a heat source, e.g. a cooker, radiator, etc. If installation near a heat source is unavoidable, use a suitable insulating plate or observe the following minimum distances to a heat source:

1 / 4'' (3 cm) to electric or gas cookers.
11^13 / 16 (30 cm) to oil or solid-fuel cookers.

The floor of the installation location must not give way; if required, reinforce floor.

Ventilation

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 refrigeration unit must work harder. This increases power consumption. Therefore: Never cover or block ventilation openings! Place the enclosed spacers in the designated holders on the back of the appliance. This ensures that there is a minimum distance between the appliance and the wall.

Connecting the appliance

After installing the appliance, wait at least 8 hours until starting up the appliance. 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

WARNING:

Risk of electric shock!

Connect the appliance to a grounded, 3-phase outlet only. Never remove the ground phase. Do not use any adapters.Do not use any extension leads.

WARNING:

Risk of electric shock!

Incorrect connection of the appliance may result in death, fire or electric shock. Improper connection of the protective conductor may result in electric shock. If you are in doubt as to whether the appliance has been properly grounded, have it tested by a qualified electrician or Customer Service technician.

WARNING:

Risk of electric shock!

If the length of the power cord is inadequate, never use multiple outlets or extension leads. Instead, please contact Customer Service for alternatives.

This appliance must be connected to a permanently installed outlet.

The outlet must be near the appliance and also freely accessible following installation of the appliance.

The appliance complies with protection class I. Connect it to a correctly installed outlet. Correct means: with a protective conductor, 110V - 120V / 60Hz alternating current. The outlet must be protected by a 10A - 16A fuse.

The appliance comes with a UL registered 3-wire power cord. The appliance requires a 3-pole outlet.

Please observe the following table with regard to this:

Appliance Maximum simultaneous load

Fridge-freezer 6 A

Check on the rating plate whether the indicated voltage and current type match the values of your power supply. The position of the rating plate can be found in the chapter entitled Customer Service.

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

These operating instructions refer to several models.

The features of the models may vary. The diagrams may differ.

A Refrigerator compartment
B Freezer compartment
1-8 Operating controls
9 Light switch
10 Light (LED)
11 Air outlet opening
12 Shelves in the refrigerator compartment
13 Bottle shelf
14 Vegetable container

15 Cold storage compartment
16 Freezer drawer
17 Freezer shelf
18 Height-adjustable feet
19 Egg rack
20 Door shelf
21 Active carbon filter
22 Bottle holder
23 Shelf for large bottles

Operating controls

1 Button „On/Off“

Serves to switch the whole appliance on and off.

2 Button ,alarm

Used to switch off the warning signal, see chapter "Alarm function".

3 Button super freezer

Switches super freezing on and off.

4 Button>>°F

The button sets the temperature in the freezer compartment.

5 Freezer compartment display

Indicates the current temperature setting in the freezer compartment.

6 Button „super refrigerator“

Switches super cooling on and off.

7 Button _p > ^^

The button sets the temperature in the refrigerator compartment.

8 Refrigerator compartment display

Indicates the current temperature setting in the refrigerator compartment.

Switching the appliance on

1. Switch on the appliance with the button „On/Off“. A warning signal sounds. Button „alarm“ flashes.

2. Press the button ,alarm". The warning signal switches off.

The button "alarm" remains lit until the set freezer compartment temperature has been reached.

When the door is open, the light in the refrigerator compartment is lit.

Note:

If the light switch is pressed when the door is open, the light and the displays on the controls go out.

The preset temperatures are reached after several hours. Do not put any food in the appliance beforehand.

The factory has recommended the following temperatures:

Freezer compartment: 0^ (-18^)
Refrigerator compartment: 39^ (+4^)

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 equalized.

Setting the temperature

Refrigerator compartment

The temperature can be set from 36^ to 46^(+2^ to +8^)

Keep pressing temperature selection button >^ F until the required refrigerator compartment temperature is set. The value last selected is saved. The set temperature is indicated on the temperature display.

We recommend a factory setting of 39^(+4^) in the refrigerator compartment.

Perishable food should not be stored above 39^ (+4^)

Freezer compartment

The temperature can be set from 3^ to -11^ (-16^) to -24^ .

Keep pressing temperature selection button > F" until the required freezer compartment temperature is set.

The value last selected is saved. The set temperature is indicated on the temperature display.

Energy-saving mode

When the appliance is not used, the display on the controls switches to energy saving mode.

Only the required lamps are lit with reduced luminosity.

As soon as the appliance is used, e.g. the door is opened, the display switches back to normal illumination

Alarm function

In the following cases an alarm may be actuated:

Door alarm

If the appliance is left open for longer than one minute, the door alarm switches on. Close the door or press the Alarm button 2 to switch the warning signal off again.

Temperature alarm

The temperature alarm switches on if the freezer compartment is too warm and the frozen food is at risk of thawing.

Alarm button „alarm“ flashes: Frozen food is or was at risk of thawing.
Alarm button „alarm" is lit: Frozen food is not at risk of thawing.

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.

Note:

Do not refreeze partly or completely thawed food. Only ready-to-eat meals (boiled or fried) may be refrozen.

Switching off the alarm

Press the alarm button to switch off the warning signal.

Usable capacity

Information on the usable capacity can be found inside your appliance on the rating plate (see diagram in chapter Customer service).

Fully utilizing 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

Pull out the frozen food containers all the way, lift at the front and remove.

Refrigerator compartment

The refrigerator compartment is the ideal storage location for meat, sausage, fish, dairy products, eggs, ready meals and pastries.

Note when 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, color and freshness, pack or cover food well before placing in the appliance. This will prevent the transfer of flavors and the discoloration 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.

Note the chill zones in the refrigerator compartment

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

Coldest zone

is on the rear panel inside the appliance and on the cold storage compartment. See chapter Getting to know your appliance.

Note:

Store perishable food e.g. fish, sausage, meat in the coldest zones.

Warmest zone

is at the very top of the door.

Note:

Store e.g. hard cheese and butter in the warmest zone. Cheese can then continue to release its flavor and the butter will still be easy to spread.

Vegetable container with humidity controller

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

Note:

Fruit sensitive to cold (e.g. pineapple, banana, papaya and citrus fruit) and vegetables sensitive to cold (e.g. eggplants, cucumbers, zucchini, peppers, tomatoes and potatoes) should be stored outside the refrigerator at temperatures of approx. 46^ to 54^ (+8^ to +12^) for optimum preservation of quality and flavor.
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.

Cold storage compartment

See chapter Getting to know your appliance. The cold storage compartment has lower temperatures than the refrigerator compartment. Even temperatures below 32^ (0^) may occur. Ideal for storing fish, meat and sausage. Not suitable for lettuce, vegetables and produce sensitive to cold.

Super cooling

Super cooling cools the refrigerator compartment as cold as possible for approx. 6 hours. Then the appliance automatically switches to the temperature set prior to super cooling mode.

Switch on super cooling mode, e.g.:

before placing large quantities of food in the compartment.
for the fast cooling of drinks.

Switching on and off

Press button „super refrigerator".

The button is lit when super cooling is switched on.

Freezer compartment

Use the freezer compartment

To store frozen food.
To make ice cubes.
To freeze food.

Note:

Ensure that the freezer compartment door has always been closed properly! If the door is open, the frozen food will thaw. The freezer compartment will become covered in thick ice. Besides: energy is wasted due to the high power consumption!

Freezing and storing food

Purchasing frozen food

The packaging must not be damaged.
Pay attention to the expiration date.
Temperature in the supermarket freezer must be 0^ (-18^) or lower.
If possible, transport frozen food in an insulated bag and place quickly in the freezer compartment.

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.

If large quantities of food are to be stored in the freezer, all the frozen food containers (except the bottom one) can be taken out of the appliance and the food stacked directly on the freezer shelves.

To remove a frozen food container, pull out all the way, lift at the front and remove.

Freezing fresh food

Freeze only fresh and undamaged food.

To retain the best possible nutritional value, flavor and color, vegetables should be blanched before freezing. Eggplants, peppers, zucchini and asparagus do not require blanching.

Literature on freezing and blanching can be found in bookstores.

Note:

Keep food which is to be frozen away from food which is already frozen.

The following foods are suitable for freezing: Baked goods, fish and seafood, meat, game, poultry, vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs without shells, dairy products such as cheese and butter, ready meals and leftovers such as soups, stews, cooked meat and fish, potato dishes, souffles and desserts.
The following foods are not suitable for freezing: Vegetables that 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 flavor or drying out, place in airtight containers.

1. Place food in packaging.
2. Remove air.
3. Seal the packaging.
4. Label packaging with contents and date of freezing.

Suitable packaging:

Cling wrap, tubular film made of polyethylene, aluminum 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 (PE) can be sealed with a film heat sealer.

Shelf life of frozen food

Shelf life depends on the type of food.

At a temperature of 0^(-18^)

Fish, sausage, ready meals, cakes and pastries: up to 6 months
Cheese, poultry and meat: up to 8 months
Vegetables, 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 flavor.

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.

Smaller quantities of food (up to 4.4 lbs or 2kg ) can be frozen without "super freezing".

Note:

When super freezing is switched on, increased operating noises may occur.

Switching on and off

Press the "super freezer" button.

If super freezing has been switched on, the button is lit.

Super freezing switches off automatically after approximately 21/2 days.

Thawing frozen food

Depending on the type and application, you can select one of the following options:

in the refrigerator
in an electric oven with/without a hot air fan
in a microwave

CAUTION:

Do not refreeze partly or completely thawed food. Only ready-to-eat meals (boiled or fried) may be refrozen.

Interior fittings

(not all models)

Shelves and containers

You can vary the shelves inside the appliance and the containers in the door to suit your requirements. Pull shelf forward, lower and swing out to the side. Lift the container and remove.

Bottle shelf

You can store bottles securely on the bottle shelf. The holder is variable.

Ice pack

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 directly on the food in the top compartment. The ice packs can also be used to cool food temporarily, e.g. in a cold bag.

Active carbon filter

The activated carbon filter ensures that air is replaced and odors reduced in the appliance. See chapter "Getting to know your appliance".

Switching off and disconnecting the appliance

Switching off the appliance

Press the button "On/Off".

Refrigeration unit switches off.

Disconnecting the appliance

If you do not use the appliance for a prolonged period:

1. Take all food out of the appliance.
2. Switch the appliance off.
3. Pull out mains plug or switch off fuse.
4. Clean the appliance interior (see chapter Cleaning the appliance).
5. Leave the appliance doors open to prevent odours from forming.

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 the shelves or 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:

1. Before cleaning: Switch the appliance off.
2. Pull out power cord plug or switch off fuse.
3. Take out the frozen food and store in a cool location. Place the ice pack (if enclosed) on the food.
4. Wait until the layer of frost has thawed.
5. 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.
6. Wipe the door seal with clear water only and then wipe dry thoroughly.
7. After cleaning reconnect and switch the appliance back on.
8. Put the frozen food back in the freezer compartment.

Cleaning external surfaces

The external surfaces of the appliance feature a special dirt-repellent coating. This facilitates cleaning and care.

Clean external surfaces with a damp cloth only.

CAUTION:

To avoid damaging the special coating:

Do not use any products which leave a protective film on the surface, e.g. stainless steel care oils.
- Do not use any abrasive implements or detergents, e.g. hard sponges, metal brushes, pointed metallic objects or scouring agents.
Do not use any aggressive detergents or chemical products, e.g. de-icing sprays, oven cleaner, solvents, chlorine bleach or stain remover.

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.

Taking out glass shelf above vegetable container

The glass shelf can be taken out and disassembled for cleaning.

Note:

Before taking out the glass shelf, pull out vegetable container.

Glass shelf cold storage compartment

(not all models)

Note:

Do not clean glass shelf of the cold storage compartment under running water.

Before removing the glass shelf, remove vegetable container and cold storage compartment.

Simultaneously press holders, lift glass shelf and pull forward.

Drawers in the refrigerator compartment

Pull out the drawer all the way, lift up and remove.

To insert drawer, place the drawer on the telescopic rails and push into the appliance. Attach the drawer by pressing it down.

Note:

Before the vegetable drawer can be taken out, the glass shelf above must be taken out.

Taking out the frozen food container

Pull out the frozen food 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.

Saving energy

Install the appliance in a dry, ventilated room. The appliance should not be installed in direct sunlight or in the vicinity of heat sources (e.g. radiator, cooker). If required, use an insulating plate.
- Allow warm food and drinks to cool down before placing them 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.
To avoid increased power consumption, occasionally clean the back of the appliance.
If available: Fit wall spacers to obtain the indicated energy absorption 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 arrangement of the fittings does not affect the energy absorption of the appliance.

Operating noises

Completely normal noises

Note:

When super freezing is switched on, increased operating noises may occur.

Droning

Motors are running (e.g. refrigeration units, fan).

Bubbling, humming or gurgling noises

Refrigerant flowing through the pipes.

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

Check which parts are removable and, if necessary, reinsert them correctly.

Bottles or receptacles are touching each other

Move the bottles or receptacles slightly away from each other.

Rectifying minor faults yourself

Before you call customer service:

Check whether you can eliminate the fault yourself based on the following information.

Otherwise, you may be charged for a service repair as it would not be covered by the warranty.

Fault Possible cause Remedial action
Temperature differs greatly from the set value.	In certain cases it may be enough 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 tempera-ture again the next day.
The light does not work. Light switch is jammed. Check whether the light switch can move.
The light is defective. (See chapter "Light".)
Controls have reduced lumi-nosity.	When the appliance is not used for some time, the display on the fascia switches to energy saving mode. As soon as the appliance is again used, e.g. the door is opened, the display switches back to nor-mal illumination.
Displays do not illuminate. Power cut; the fuse has tripped; the mains plug has not been inserted properly.	Connect the mains plug. Check whether the power is on, and 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. Freeze less fresh food.

Fault Possible cause Remedial action

Freezer compartment door was open for a long time; temperature is no longer reached.

The evaporator (refrigeration unit) in the NoFrost system is covered in thick ice and can no longer be automatically defrosted.

To defrost the evaporator, remove the frozen food with the compartments, insulate it well and store it in a cool location.

Switch off the appliance and move it away from the wall. Leave the appliance door open.

After approximately 20 minutes, the melted water begins to run into the evaporation pan at the rear of the appliance.

To keep the evaporation pan from overflowing, mop up the condensation with a sponge.

CAUTION:

RISK OF BURNS:

Parts may be hot. Proceed with caution.

The evaporator is defrosted when no more water is running into the evaporation pan. Clean the interior. Switch the appliance back on.

Customer service

If required, we recommend that you have the door hinges changed over by our customer service. You can find out the costs for changing over the door hinges from your customer service.

Before you call customer service, see the chapter Rectifying minor faults yourself.

After checking according to the chapter Rectifying minor faults yourself, additional help can be requested by calling the Bosch Customer Support Center, 1-800-944-2904 (toll-free), from anywhere in the United States. In Canada contact your Bosch customer service or call 1-800-944-2904.

Write down the following information about your appliance so that you have it ready and can get better assistance if you require support from customer service.

Dealer's name:

Address:

Telephone number:

Purchase date:

Model number:

FD number:

Serial number

Type

es indices

Compartmento refrigerator. 26

Lieud'st installation. 38

Aération 39

Compartment refrigerateur 42

Compartment froid 43

Super-congélation 45

Allumage et extinction. 45

Recycler I'emballage

Compartment congélateur

Compartment congélateur

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