B36FD50SNB - Freezer BOSCH - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL B36FD50SNB BOSCH

Freezer refrigerator

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[en-us] Use and Care Manual Freezer refrigerator 2

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Table of contents

1 Safety.... 4

1.1 Safety definitions.... 4
1.2 General information.... 4
1.3 Intended use 4
1.4 Restrictive Use.... 4
1.5 Safe transport 4
1.6 Safe installation.... 4
1.7 Safe use.... 5
1.8 Damaged appliance 5
1.9 State of California Proposition 65 Warnings ...... 6

2 Preventing material damage 7

3 Environmental protection and energy-saving ..... 7

3.1 Disposal of packaging.... 7
3.2 Saving energy.... 7

4 Installation and connection.... 7

4.1 Included in delivery 7
4.2 Criteria for the installation location 8
4.3 Installing the appliance.... 8
4.4 Preparing the appliance for first use.... 8
4.5 Connecting the appliance to the drinking water connection 8
4.6 Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply ..... 8

5 Familiarizing yourself with your appliance .... 9

5.1 Appliance 9
5.2 Control panel.... 10
5.3 Control panel (submenu).... 11
5.4 Control panel and controls (ice and water dispenser) 12

6 Features.... 12

6.1 Shelf 12
6.2 Variable shelf 12
6.3 Storage container.... 13
6.4 Fruit and vegetable container with humidity controller.... 13
6.5 Container divider.... 13
6.6 Frozen food pull-out container.... 13
6.7 Suspended frozen food container.... 13
6.8 Door tray.... 13
6.9 Ice storage container.... 13

7 Basic Operation 14

7.1 Switching on the appliance.... 14
7.2 Operating tips.... 14
7.3 Switching off the appliance.... 14

7.4 Setting the temperature unit 14
7.5 Setting the temperature.... 14
8.1 Super cooling 14
8.2 Super freezing.... 14
8.3 Vacation mode 15
8.4 Energy-saving mode 15
8.5 Freshness mode 15
8.6 Interior lighting.... 15
8.7 Sabbath mode.... 15
8.8 Filter change notification.... 16
8.9 Filter change status.... 16

8 Additional functions.... 14

9 Alarm.... 16

9.1 Door alarm 16
9.2 Temperature alarm.... 16

10 Home Connect® 16

10.1 Setting up the Home Connect® app 17
10.2 Setting up Home Connect®.... 17
10.3 Checking the signal strength 17
10.4 Installing updates for the Home Connect software 17
10.5 Resetting the Home Connect® settings.... 18
10.6 Remote diagnostics.... 18
10.7 Data Protection 18

11 Refrigerator compartment 18

11.1 Tips for storing food in the refrigerator compartment 18
11.2 Chill zones in the refrigerator compartment ..... 18
12.1 Tips for storing food in the freezer compartment .... 19
12.2 Tips for freezing fresh food.... 19
12.3 Defrosting methods for frozen food 19

12 Freezer compartment.... 18

13 Water system.... 19

13.1 Water filter.... 19
13.2 Ice and water dispenser 20

14 Defrosting 22

14.1 Defrosting in the refrigerator compartment 22
14.2 Defrosting in the freezer compartment.... 22

15 Cleaning and maintenance.... 22

15.1 Preparing the appliance for cleaning 22
15.2 Cleaning the appliance.... 22
15.3 Cleaning the drip tray 22

15.4 Removing the fittings.... 23
15.5 Removing the appliance components 24
16 Troubleshooting.... 27
16.1 Power failure.... 30
16.2 Conducting an appliance self-test 30
17 Storage and disposal.... 30
17.1 Taking the appliance out of operation 30
17.2 Disposal of your old appliance 30
18 Customer Service 30
18.1 Model number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD) 31
19 Technical specifications.... 31

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Observe the following safety instructions.

1.1 Safety definitions

Here you can find explanations of the safety signal words used in this manual.

WARNING

This indicates that death or serious injuries may occur as a result of non-observance of this warning.

CAUTION

This indicates that minor or moderate injuries may occur as a result of non-observance of this warning.

NOTICE:

This indicates that damage to the appliance or property may occur as a result of non-compliance with this advisory.

Note: This alerts you to important information and/or tips.

1.2 General information

■ Read this manual carefully.
- Keep the manual and the product information in a safe place for future reference or for the next owner.
- Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit.

1.3 Intended use

Only use this appliance:

■ for chilling and freezing food, for dispensing ice and water.
■ for normal household use and in enclosed spaces in a residential environment.
■ Up to an altitude of 13,100 ft (4000 m) above sea level.

1.4 Restrictive Use

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Do not let children play with the appliance.

Cleaning and user maintenance must not be performed by children unless they are being supervised.

1.5 Safe transport

WARNING

The heavy weight of the appliance may result in injury when lifted.

▶ Do not lift the appliance on your own.

1.6 Safe installation

WARNING

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 correctly installed socket outlet with grounding.
  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 cord is not trapped or damaged.

If the insulation of the power cord is damaged, that can be dangerous.

▶ Never let the power cord come into contact with heat sources.

WARNING

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

It is dangerous to use an extended power cord and non-approved adapters.

▶ Do not use extension cords 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.

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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.

1.7 Safe use

WARNING

Moisture intrusion may cause an electric shock.

▶ Use the appliance in enclosed spaces only.
▶ Never expose the appliance to intense heat or humidity.
▶ Do not use any steam cleaners or high-pressure cleaners to clean the appliance.

WARNING

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

▶ Keep packaging material away from children.
▶ Do not allow children to play with packaging material.
Children may breathe in or swallow small parts, causing them to suffocate.
▶ Keep small parts away from children.
▶ Do not allow children to play with small parts.

WARNING

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 implement 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

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

▶ Do not operate electrical devices within the appliance.

WARNING

Containers which contain carbonated drinks may burst.

- Do not store containers which 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 lean on the base, runners or doors.

WARNING

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 skin contact with frozen food, ice and surfaces in the freezer compartment.

CAUTION

To prevent food from being contaminated, you must observe the following instructions.

Leaving the door open for an extended period of time 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.
▶ If water has not been dispensed for 5 days, flush the water system.
- 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 mold.
Metal or metal-style parts in the appliance may contain aluminum. If acidic food comes into contact with aluminum in the appliance, aluminum ions may pass into the food.
▶ Do not consume soiled food.

1.8 Damaged appliance

WARNING

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 power outlet.
▶ If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, immediately unplug the power cord or switch off the breaker in the circuit breaker box and turn off the water tap.
▶ Call Customer Service. -Page 30

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Improper repairs are dangerous.

▶ Repairs to the appliance should only be performed by authorized service providers.
▶ Only original spare parts may be used to repair the appliance.
If the power cord or the appliance power cable of this appliance becomes damaged, it must be replaced with a special power cord or special appliance power cable, which is available from the manufacturer or the manufacturer's Customer Service.

WARNING

If the tubes are damaged, flammable refrigerant and harmful gases may escape and ignite.

• Keep open flames and ignition sources away from the appliance.
  ▶ Ventilate the room.
  ▶ Switch off the appliance. -Page 14
  ▶ Unplug the appliance from the power source or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.
  ▶ Call Customer Service. -Page 30

1.9 State of California Proposition 65 Warnings

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: / AVERTISSEMENT ISSUE DE LA PROPOSITION 65 DE L'ÉTAT DE LA CALIFORNIE:

WARNING / AVERTISSEMENT

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

2 Preventing material damage

NOTICE:

The high weight of the appliance or, if not rolled in a straight line, the appliance's castors may damage the floor when the appliance is moved.

▶ Transport the appliance using a hand-cart.
- Use floor protection when moving the appliance, and do not move it in a zigzag fashion.

When the appliance door is closed, the mullion rail should be closed (flush with the door edge) or damage may occur.

▶ Never open the mullion rail manually.
▶ If the mullion rail has been opened, rotate it closed (flush with the door edge) before closing the appliance door.

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.

If the water pressure is too high or too low, this may impair functioning of the appliance.

▶ Make sure that the water pressure in the water supply system is at least 29 psi (200 kPa) and max. 116 psi (800 kPa).
▶ If the water pressure exceeds the maximum value specified, a pressure-reducing valve must be installed between the drinking water connection and the hose set of the appliance.

Modified or damaged water hoses may result in material damage and damage to the appliance.

▶ Never kink, crush, modify or cut through water hoses.
▶ Never re-use water hoses that have been used before.
- Never pull on the water hose on the rear panel of the appliance.

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 aluminum. When aluminum comes into contact with acidic foods, it corrodes and discolors.

▶ Only store packaged food in the appliance. If you clean fittings and accessories in the dishwasher, this may cause them to become deformed or discolor.

▶ Never clean fittings and accessories in the dishwasher.

3 Environmental protection and energy-saving

3.1 Disposal 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, stoves and other heat sources:
• Maintain a 1^1/4 (30 mm) clearance to electric or gas stoves.
• Maintain an 11^13/_16 (300 mm) clearance to oil or solid-fuel stoves.

■ 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 cooler and place quickly in the appliance.
• 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 to the back panel.
  ■ Vacuum the external ventilation grilles when they are dusty.

4 Installation and connection

4.1 Included in delivery

After unpacking all the parts, check for any damage in transit and for completeness of delivery.

If you have any concerns, contact your dealer or our Customer Service → Page 30.

The delivery consists of the following:

■ Free-standing appliance
■ Equipment and accessories ^1

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■ Installation material
■ Installation instructions
■ User manual
■ Explanation of the limited product warranty
■ Warranty enclosure
■ Energy label
■ Information on energy consumption and noises
Information about Home Connect®

4.2 Criteria for the installation location

WARNING

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 35 ft ^3 (1 m ^3 ) per 0.3 oz (8 g) refrigerant. The amount of refrigerant is indicated on the rating label.

→ "Appliance", Fig. 1/9, Page 10

The weight of the appliance from factory may be up to 320 lbs (145 kg) depending on the model.

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

The surface must be level.

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 first use

1. Remove the information material.
2. Remove the protective film and transit bolts, e.g. remove the adhesive strips and cardboard.
3. Clean the appliance for the first time. → Page 22

4.5 Connecting the appliance to the drinking water connection

Requirements

• A shut-off valve must be installed on the water connection and be freely accessible following installation of the appliance.
  ■ Ensure that the water coming from the water connection is potable.
• Rinse the drinking water connection thoroughly until the drinking water is no longer cloudy and contains no deposits.

If the drinking water is still cloudy or contains deposits, install an external water filter system.

1. Install the drinking water connection according to the enclosed installation instructions.

4.6 Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply

1. Insert the non-heating appliance plug of the power cord into the appliance.
2. Insert the power plug of the appliance's power cord in a socket outlet with grounding nearby.
   The connection data of the appliance can be found on the rating plate. → "Appliance", Fig. 1/9, Page 10
3. Check the power plug is inserted properly.
   √ The appliance is now ready to use.

5 Familiarizing yourself with your appliance

5.1 Appliance

Here you can find an overview of the parts of your appliance.

A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 B 12 13 14 15

Your appliance may differ from the diagrams with regard to cosmetic features and dimensions.

A	Refrigerator compartment → Page 18
B	Freezer compartment → Page 18
1	Control panel → Page 10

2	Ice storage container
3	Variable shelf → Page 12
4	Fruit and vegetable container with humidity controller → Page 13
5	Storage container → Page 13
6	Ice and water dispenser → Page 20
7	Water filter → Page 19
8	Interior lighting
9	Rating label → Page 31
10	Mullion rail with condensation protection → Page 7

11	Door tray for large bottles → Page 13
12	Frozen food pull-out container → Page 13
13	Suspended frozen food container → Page 13
14	Container divider → Page 13
15	Screw foot

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.

graph TD
    A["super"] --> B["Fridge 37"]
    B --> C["fresh"]
    C --> D["eco"]
    D --> E["vacation"]
    E --> F["①power"]
    F --> G["alarm off"]
    G --> H["menu"]
    H --> I["change filter"]
    I --> J["super"]
    J --> K["Freezer"]

2

1	*super switches Super cooling on or off.
2	Displays the set temperature for the refrigerator compartment in °F or °C.
3	√/ (Refrigerator compartment) sets the temperature of the refrigerator compartment.
4	fresh switches freshness mode on or off.
5	eco switches energy-saving mode on or off.
6	vacation switches vacation mode on or off.
7	1power switches the appliance on or off.

8	alarm off switches off the alarm.
9	menu opens and closes the menu.
10	change filter lights up when the filter needs to be replaced.
11	※ super switches Super freezing on or off.
12	Displays the set temperature for the freezer compartment in °F or °C.
13	√ / √ (freezer compartment) sets the temperature of the freezer compartment.

You can configure further settings in the submenu.

graph TD
    A["1"] --> B["2"]
    B --> C["3"]
    C --> D["5"]
    D --> E["6"]
    E --> F["7"]
    F --> G["8"]
    G --> H[" "]
    H --> I[" "]
    J["connect"] --> K["①power"]
    L(light settings] --> M["①power"]
    N["0°C/°F"] --> O["①power"]
    P["0n"] --> Q["①power"]
    R["alarm off menu"] --> S["①power"]
    T["change filter"] --> U["①power"]

3

1 Displays the selected submenu.
2 √/Submenu) is used to navigate through the submenu.
3 menu opens the menu for setting Home Connect.
4 light settings opens the menu for setting the lighting.
5 °C/°F opens the menu for changing the temperature unit.
6 Displays the settings of the submenu.
7 √/ (Submenu setting) changes the submenu setting.
8 alarm off opens the menu for setting the door alarm.
9 change filter opens the menu for setting the filter.

5.4 Control panel and controls (ice and water dispenser)

You can find an overview of the parts of your ice and water dispenser here.

1 2 3 4 5 6 lock light cubed crushed water bottle fill 7 8

4

1 lock locks or unlocks the ice and water dispenser.
2 light switches the permanent light for the ice and water dispenser on or off.
3 cubed sets dispensing to ice cubes.
4 crushed sets dispensing to crushed ice.
5 water sets dispensing to water.
6 bottle fill sets dispensing to a specific amount of water.
7 Dispensing button
8 Drip grate → Page 22

6 Features

The features of your appliance depend on the model.

6.1 Shelf

NOTICE:

If fitted at an angle, the hooks on the shelf can scratch the rear panel of the refrigerator compartment.

- Ensure that the shelf is horizontal and that the hooks are properly fitted in place.

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

→ "Removing the shelf", Page 23

Note

To avoid impeding the circulation of air, do not cover the inner ventilation openings.

Diagram showing a mechanical or electrical setup with labeled components and an exclamation mark above

6.2 Variable shelf

Use the variable shelf to store tall items, e.g. cans or bottles, on the shelf below.

You can remove the front section of the variable shelf and slide it below the rear part of the shelf.

Diagram of a structural support frame with blue insulation and black arrow indicating direction (no text or symbols)

6.3 Storage container

The temperatures in the storage container are lower than in the refrigerator compartment. Temperatures below 32 °F ( 0 °C ) may occur occasionally.

In order to reach temperatures close to 32 ^ ( 0 ^ ) in the storage container, switch on the freshness mode.

→ Page 15

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 controller

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 and a special seal.

This allows fresh fruit and vegetables to be stored up to twice as long as with conventional storage.

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 ^high 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 approximately 46 °F (8 °C) to 54 °F (12 °C), e.g. pineapple, bananas, citrus fruits, cucumbers, zucchini, bell peppers, tomatoes and potatoes.

6.5 Container divider

WARNING

Children may climb into the appliance and suffocate.

▶ Never remove the container divider from the suspended frozen food container.

NOTICE:

The container divider for the suspended frozen food container will be damaged if removed.

- Never remove the container divider from the suspended frozen food container.

To vary the division of the suspended frozen food container you can move the container divider.

Isometric diagram of a container with internal blue and black components, no text or symbols present

6.6 Frozen food pull-out container

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

6.7 Suspended frozen food container

Store large frozen items in the suspended frozen food container.

6.8 Door tray

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

→ "Removing the door tray", Page 23

6.9 Ice storage container

If the ice and water dispenser is switched on, the ice cubes that are produced are automatically stored in the ice storage container.

WARNING

Reaching into the dispenser opening of the ice storage container can cause cuts.

- Never reach into the dispenser opening of the ice storage container.

WARNING

Contact with ice cubes and cold surfaces may cause burns by refrigeration.

- Avoid prolonged contact between the skin and ice cubes or metal surfaces in the ice storage container.

NOTICE:

The ice and water dispenser may become blocked or damaged by food or objects stored in the ice storage container.

▶ Never store food or objects in the ice storage container.
▶ Never use the ice storage container to store ice cubes that were not made using the ice cube maker.

Tips

■ Remove larger quantities of ice cubes from the ice storage container or store them in the frozen food pull-out container. → Page 24

■ Use both hands to pull out the ice storage container as this is heavy when full.

7 Basic Operation

7.1 Switching on the appliance

1. Connect the appliance to the electricity supply.

→ Page 8

Note: If the appliance has been previously switched off using the control panel, press ① power

√ The appliance begins to cool.
√ A warning signal sounds, the temperature display (freezer compartment) flashes and lights of up because the freezer compartment is still too warm.

1. Switch off the warning tone using alarm off

√ alagoesfout as soon as the set temperature has been reached.

1. Set the desired temperature. → Page 14

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 and side panels of the housing heat up occasionally. This prevents condensation from forming.
- 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

▶ Press①power

7.4 Setting the temperature unit

You can choose between the temperature unit °F and °C.

1. Press menu
2. Press °C/°F
3. Press √(Submenu setting) until the submenu setting display shows "F" or "C".
4. Press menu

7.5 Setting the temperature

Setting the refrigerator compartment temperature

- Press √(Refrigerator compartment) repeatedly until the temperature display (refrigerator compartment) shows the desired temperature setting.

The recommended temperature in the refrigerator compartment is 37^ F ( 3^ C).

Setting the freezer compartment temperature

- Press ∨ (Freezer compartment) repeatedly until the temperature display (freezer compartment) shows the desired temperature setting.

The recommended temperature in the freezer compartment is 0 °F (-18 °C).

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

▶ Press ^* super

√ *fights up.

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

Switching off Super cooling

▶ Press ^* super
√ The previously set temperature is displayed.

8.2 Super freezing

With Super freezing, the freezer compartment cools as cold as possible.

Switch on Super freezing 1 to 2 hours before placing food weighing 4.4 lbs (2 kg) or more into the freezer compartment.

Use Super freezing to accelerate ice cube production.

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

Switching on Super freezing

Press ^★ super
√ lights up.

Note: After approximately 8 hours, the appliance switches to normal operation.

Switching off Super freezing

Press ^super
√ The previously set temperature is displayed.

8.3 Vacation mode

If you are going to be away for a long time, you can switch on energy-saving vacation mode on the appliance.

CAUTION

The refrigerator compartment heats up while the vacation mode is switched on. The increased temperature may cause bacteria to increase and spoil the food.

- When the vacation mode is switched on, do not store any food in the refrigerator compartment.

The appliance automatically sets the temperatures.

Refrigerator compartment 43 °F (6 °C)

Freezer compartment Temperature remains unchanged

Note: While the vacation mode is activated, the ice cube production and the ice and water dispenser are switched off.

Switching on vacation mode

▶ Pressvacation
√ variations up.

Switching off vacation mode

▶ Pressvacation
√ The previously set temperature is displayed.

8.4 Energy-saving mode

You can set the appliance to save energy with the energy-saving mode.

The appliance automatically sets the temperatures.

Refrigerator compartment 43 °F (6 °C)

Freezer compartment 6 °F ( -14^ )

Switching on energy-saving mode

▶ Presseco
√ ecdights up.

Switching off energy-saving mode

Presseco
√ The previously set temperature is displayed.

8.5 Freshness mode

In order to keep the food fresh longer, you can switch on the freshness mode on the appliance.

The appliance automatically sets the temperatures.

Refrigerator compartment 36 °F (2 °C)

Freezer compartment Temperature remains unchanged

Switching on freshness mode

▶ Pressfresh
√ freights up.

Switching off freshness mode

▶ Pressfresh
√ The previously set temperature is displayed.

8.6 Interior lighting

You can switch the interior lighting off or set the brightness.

0 The interior lighting is switched off

1 Minimum brightness
5 Maximum brightness

Setting the interior lighting

1. Press menu
2. Press light settings
3. Press √(Submenu setting) until the setting display submenu shows the desired setting.
4. Press menu

8.7 Sabbath mode

To ensure that you can also use the appliance on the Sabbath, the Sabbath mode switches off all non-essential functions.

During Sabbath mode, the following functions are switched off:

■ Super cooling
■ Super freezing
- Alarm
■ Water dispensing
■ Ice cube production and ice cube dispensing
■ Interior lighting
Audible signals
■ Messages on the control panel

Note: The brightness of the control panel lighting is reduced during the Sabbath mode.

Switching on Sabbath mode

• Press and hold value of 10 seconds until an audible signal sounds.
  √ alalights up.

Note: After approx. 80 hours, the appliance switches to normal mode.

Switching off Sabbath mode

- Press and holdalarm for 5 seconds until an audible signal sounds.

8.8 Filter change notification

Every 6 months, the filter change notification will come on. change filter lights up.

Note: Increased water consumption switches the filter change notification on sooner.

Switching off the filter change notification

1. Replace the water filter.

The bypass cap does not need to be replaced.

1. Press and hold change seconds.

√ changes filter

√ The filter change status is reset.

8.9 Filter change status

If you replace the filter before the filter change notification, reset the filter change status.

1 The measurement of the filter change status is running

0 Reset the filter change status

Resetting the filter change status

1. Press menu
2. Press change filter

√ The submenu setting display shows "1".

1. Press ↗ Submenu setting).
   √ The submenu setting display shows "0".
2. Press menu

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 flashes.

Switching off the door alarm

• Close the appliance door or pressalarm off
  √ The warning tone is switched off.
  √ alagoesfout.

Door alarm warning signal

You can activate or deactivate the door alarm warning tone.

On Door alarm warning tone activated

OF Door alarm warning tone deactivated

Activating the door alarm warning signal

1. Press menu
2. Press alarm off

3. Press ✕(Submenu setting) until the setting display submenu shows the desired setting.

4. Press menu

Deactivating the door alarm warning signal

1. Press menu
2. Press alarm off
3. Press ✕(Submenu setting) until the setting display submenu shows the desired setting.
4. Press menu

9.2 Temperature alarm

If the freezer compartment becomes too warm, the temperature alarm will switch on.

A warning tone sounds and the set temperature (freezer compartment) and a flashoff

CAUTION

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

• Do not refreeze partly or completely thawed food.
  ▶ Refreeze food only after cooking.
• The frozen 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

▶ Pressalarm off
√ The warning tone is switched off.
√ The temperature display (freezer compartment) briefly indicates the warmest temperature reached in the freezer compartment. The temperature display (freezer compartment) then indicates the set temperature again.

√ From this time on, the warmest temperature is recalculated and saved.

10 Home Connect®

This appliance is network-capable. Connecting your appliance to a mobile device lets you control its functions via the Home Connect® app.

The Home Connect® services are not available in every country. The availability of the Home Connect® function depends on the availability of Home Connect® services in your country. You can find information on this at: www.home-connect.com.

To be able to use Home Connect®, you must first set up the connection to the WLAN home network (Wi-Fi ^1 ) and to the Home Connect® app.

After switching on the appliance, wait at least 2 minutes until internal device initialization is complete. Only then should you set up Home Connect®.

The Home Connect® app guides you through the entire registration process. Follow the instructions in the Home Connect® app to implement the settings.

Tip: Follow the instructions in the Home Connect® app as well.

Notes

• Also note the safety information in this instruction manual and ensure that it is also observed when operating the appliance using the Home Connect® app. → "Safety", Page 4

- Operating the appliance on the appliance itself always takes priority. It is not possible to operate the appliance using the Home Connect® app during this time.

10.1 Setting up the Home Connect® app

1. Install the Home Connect® app on your mobile device.
2. Start the Home Connect® app and set up access for Home Connect®.

The Home Connect® app guides you through the entire registration process.

10.2 Setting up Home Connect®

Requirements

• The Home Connect® app is installed on your mobile device.
  ■ The appliance receives signals from the WLAN home network (Wi-Fi) at its installation location.

• Open the Home Connect® app and scan the following QR code.

RFBO0101

1. Follow the instructions in the Home Connect® app.

10.3 Checking the signal strength

You should check the signal strength if no connection could be established.

1. Press menu

√ cohighletup and the submenu display shows "Cn".
2. Press ✕(Submenu) repeatedly until the submenu display shows SI

√ The submenu display shows a value between setting (no reception) and 3(full reception).

1. Press menu

Note: The signal strength should be at least 2

Improving the reception

If the signal strength is too weak, the connection may be interrupted.

- Carry out one of the solution options:

• Place the router and refrigerator closer together.
• Ensure that the connection is not interfered with by screening walls.
• Install a repeater to strengthen the signal.

10.4 Installing updates for the Home Connect software

The appliance searches for updates to the

Home Connect® software at regular intervals.

Note: If updates are available, the submenu display shows UP

To cancel the update and reset the submenu display to the set temperature, press any touch field.

1. Press menu
   √ co#lightup and the submenu display shows "Cn".
2. Press √(Submenu) repeatedly until the submenu display shows UP and the submenu setting display shows OF
3. Press ↗ (Submenu setting).

√ The submenu setting display shows an animation.
√ The update is installed.
√ The control panel is locked during the installation.
√ If the installation is successful, the submenu setting display shows On

1. If the submenu setting display shows E, the appliance was unable to install the update.

- Repeat the process at a later point.

1. If the update cannot be completed after several attempts, contact customer service → Page 30.

10.5 Resetting the Home Connect® settings

If your appliance experiences connection problems with the WLAN home network (Wi-Fi) or your appliance wants to log into a different WLAN home network (Wi-Fi), you can reset the Home Connect® settings.

1. Press menu

√ coLightup and the submenu display shows "Cn".
2. Press √(Submenu) repeatedly until the submenu display shows r and the submenu setting display shows QF
3. Press ↗ (Submenu setting).

√ The submenu setting display shows an animation for approximately 15 seconds.

√ The submenu setting display showOn.

√ The Home Connect® settings have been reset.

1. Press menu

10.6 Remote diagnostics

Customer Service can access your appliance via Remote Diagnostics if you ask them to do so, if your appliance is connected to the Home Connect® server and if Remote Diagnostics is available in the country where you are using the appliance.

Tip: Further information and details about the availability of Remote Diagnostics in your country can be found in the Service/Support section of your local website: www.home-connect.com.

10.7 Data Protection

Please read this information on data protection.

The first time your appliance is registered on a home network connected to the Internet, your appliance transmits the following types of data to the Home Connect® server (initial registration):

■ Unique appliance identification (consisting of appliance codes as well as the MAC address of the installed Wi-Fi communication module).
■ Security certificate of the Wi-Fi communication module (to ensure a secure data connection).
■ The current software and hardware version of your home appliance.
■ Status of any previous reset to factory settings.

This initial registration prepares the Home Connect® functions for use and is only required when you want to use the Home Connect® functions for the first time.

Note: Please note that the Home Connect® functions can only be used in conjunction with the Home Connect® app. Information on data protection can be retrieved in the Home Connect® app.

11 Refrigerator compartment

You can keep dairy products, eggs, prepared meals, pastries, open preserves and hard cheese in the refrigerator compartment.

The temperature can be set from 33 °F (1 °C) to 43 °F (6 °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.

11.1 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 expiration date specified by the manufacturer.

11.2 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.

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 groceries that do not spoil easily in the warmest zone, e.g. hard cheese and butter. Cheese can then continue to release its flavor and the butter will still be easy to spread.

12 Freezer compartment

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

The temperature can be set from 6 °F (-14 °C) to -7 °F (-22 °C).

Long-term storage of food should be at 0 °F ( -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.

12.1 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.
■ Distribute the food over a wide area in the suspended frozen food container.

12.2 Tips for freezing fresh food

■ Freeze fresh and undamaged food only.
■ Freeze food in portions.
- Cooked food is more suitable for freezing 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 curd cheese, prepared meals and leftovers.
- Food that is unsuitable for freezing includes lettuce, radishes, eggs in shells, grapes, raw apples and pears, yogurt, 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 flavor or drying out.
4. Label the packaging with the contents and the date of freezing.

12.3 Defrosting methods for frozen food

CAUTION

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

• Do not refreeze partly or completely thawed food.
  ▶ Refreeze food only after cooking.
• The frozen items should no longer be stored for the maximum storage period.

■ Defrost animal-based food, such as fish, meat, cheese, curd cheese, in the refrigerator compartment.

■ Defrost bread at room temperature.

■ Prepare food for immediate consumption in the microwave, in the oven, or on the cooktop.

13 Water system

Your appliance is equipped with water-carrying components.

The water system only works if a water filter or a bypass cap is installed.

Switch off ice cube production before disconnecting the appliance from the drinking water connection.

13.1 Water filter

The water filter filters particles and the taste of chlorine out of the water.

The water filter reduces further contamination, e.g. from chloramines, lead and pharmaceutical products.

Note: The water filter does not filter bacteria or microbes out of the water.

Change the water filter:

■ Every 6 months.
■ If changes up.
■ If the water output has visibly reduced.

Tips

■ A new water filter can be purchased from our customer service, your dealer or our website.
- If you do not want to use a water filter in your appliance or an external water filter system is installed, you can permanently replace the water filter with a bypass cap. The bypass cap filters only large particles out of the water and can be cleaned as required.
A bypass cap can be purchased from customer service or our website.

Filter change notification

Every 6 months, the filter change notification will come on. change filter lights up.

Note: Increased water consumption switches the filter change notification on sooner.

Switching off the filter change notification

1. Replace the water filter.
   The bypass cap does not need to be replaced.
2. Press and hold changes after the
   √ changes filter.
   √ The filter change status is reset.

Filter change status

If you replace the filter before the filter change notification, reset the filter change status.

1 The measurement of the filter change status is running

0 Reset the filter change status

Resetting the filter change status

1. Press menu
2. Press change filter
   √ The submenu setting display shows "1".
3. Press ↗ (Submenu setting).
   √ The submenu setting display shows "0".
4. Press menu

Changing the water filter or replacing it with a bypass cap

1. Reach into the recess below the filter cover, pull it forward slightly ① and then down to the left . ②

Diagram illustrating airflow or ventilation process with labeled steps ① and ② showing directional arrows in a blue container.

1. Pull the water filter down to the left ①turn it counterclockwise by 90° ②and remove it .③

- Remove the water filter with care as it is under pressure.

Diagram illustrating a mechanical or fluid system with three labeled components (1, 2, 3) showing directional flow arrows.

Note: When removing it, a small amount of water may drip out of the water filter. Remove the drips of water with a dry cloth.

Tip: You can dispose of the old water filter with your household garbage.

1. Insert the new water filter or the bypass cap all the way into the filter opening, turn it 90° clockwise all the way and fold it up to the right.
2. Move the filter cover up to the right and slide it back all the way.
3. Discard the ice cubes produced during the first 24 hours, and dispense water for 5 minutes and discard.

13.2 Ice and water dispenser

Use the ice and water dispenser to dispense ice cubes, crushed ice, and chilled water.

To achieve maximum ice cube production of up to 12 lbs (5.4 kg) within a period of 24 hours:

- Set the freezer compartment to the coldest temperature. - Empty the ice storage container every 3 hours.

The quantity of ice cubes produced can vary due to the following conditions:

■ How often the appliance is opened
■ Amount of food stored
■ Ambient temperature and ambient humidity
■ Water pressure and condition of the water filter

Note: The ice and water dispenser is locked when the appliance door is open.

Using the ice and water dispenser

Notes

■ Ice cube production starts as soon as the appliance is switched on and the freezer compartment has reached the set temperature.
- As soon as the freezer compartment reaches the set temperature, the first batch of ice cubes will be ready in approximately 4 hours.
■ Once the appliance has been connected or a new water filter has been installed, there will be air in the water system.

Requirement: The appliance is connected to the drinking water connection.

1. Keep dispensing water until it contains no more air bubbles.
   Remove any splashes of water with a dry cloth.
2. For hygiene reasons, dispense water for 5 minutes and discard.
3. For hygiene reasons, discard the ice cubes produced within the first 24 hours.

Dispensing ice or water

- Press the desired selection option ^① and press the glass against the dispensing button ^② - Flush the water system if water has not been drawn for 5 days. To flush the water system, dispense 2 liters of water.

① lock light cubed crushed water bottle fill

Tip: Hold the glass directly under the dispenser opening.

Notes

■ After a while of continuous dispensing, the ice or water stops being dispensed. Wait a few seconds before dispensing ice or water again.
■ After ice or water has been dispensed several times consecutively, it stops being dispensed. Wait a few minutes before dispensing ice or water again.
- When changing from cubed, a fearished cubes may be released the next time you dispense.
- When changing from crushed matubed amount of crushed ice may be released the next time you dispense.

Bottle fill option

You can dispense a specific amount of water with the bottle fill option.

Note: The factory-set amount of water is approx. 17 fl oz (0.5 l).

Filling a bottle

1. Press bottle fill
2. Place a bottle or jug under the dispenser opening.

3. Press bottle fill

lock light cubed crushed water bottle fill

√ The set amount of water is dispensed.

Tips

■ To stop dispensing early, press any touch field on the control panel (ice and water dispenser).
■ To start dispensing again, press bottle fill

Note: If you do not fill a bottle for some time, the selection option changes to water

Setting the amount of water for the bottle fill option

Note: The maximum fill time is 60 seconds.

1. Press bottle fill
2. Place a bottle or jug under the dispenser opening.
3. Press and hold bottle the field saline until the desired amount of water is dispensed. The light bar flashes during dispensing.

√ The new amount of water is saved and will be dispensed for the bottle fill option.

Keylock

The button lock prevents the ice and water dispenser from being operated accidentally or incorrectly while running.

Note: Ice cube production continues whilst the button lock is active.

Switching on the button lock

• Press and hold until the light bar lights up fully.
  √ lodights up.

Switching off the button lock

• Press and holdlocktil the light bar lights up fully.
  √ The option that was last used lights up.

Permanent light

If you do not dispense ice or water for some time, the light switches itself off.

You can permanently switch on the light on the ice and water dispenser.

Switching on the permanent light

▶ Presslight
√ lights up.

Switching off the permanent light

▶ Presslight

√ light goes out.

Switching on ice cube production

- Press and holdlock at light same time until the light bar lights up fully.

√ Ice cube production starts and the selection option that was last used lights up.

Switching off ice cube production

- Press and holdlock at lightsame time until the light bar lights up fully.

√ The ice dispenser and ice cube production stop.

14 Defrosting

14.1 Defrosting in the refrigerator compartment

The refrigerator compartment in your appliance defrosts automatically.

14.2 Defrosting in the freezer compartment

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

15 Cleaning and maintenance

To keep your appliance working efficiently for a long time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully. Customer Service must clean inaccessible points. Cleaning by Customer Service can give rise to costs.

15.1 Preparing the appliance for cleaning

1. Switch off the appliance. → Page 14
2. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply. Unplug the appliance from the power source 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.
4. Remove all fittings and accessories from the appliance. → Page 23
5. Remove the telescopic rails. → Page 25
6. Remove the shelf above the fruit and vegetable container. → Page 25
7. Remove the shelf above the storage container. → Page 26
8. Remove the fruit and vegetable container cover. → Page 26

15.2 Cleaning the appliance

WARNING

Moisture intrusion may cause an electric shock.

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

NOTICE:

Unsuitable cleaning agents may damage the surfaces of the appliance.

• Do not use hard scouring pads or cleaning sponges.
• Do not use strong or abrasive cleaning agents.
• Do not use cleaning agents with a high alcohol content.
• Do not use stainless-steel cleaning agents on the outside of the appliance.

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

▶ Never clean fittings and accessories in the dishwasher.

1. Prepare the appliance for cleaning. → Page 22 Clean the following with a dish cloth, lukewarm water and a little pH-neutral liquid detergent:

– The outside of the appliance
– The inside of the appliance
- The fittings
- The accessories
- The door seals

1. Dry thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.
2. Insert the fittings and install the appliance components.
3. Connect the appliance to the electricity supply. → Page 8
4. Switch on the appliance. → Page 14
5. Put the food into the appliance.

15.3 Cleaning the drip tray

Regularly check the drip tray for water spillages and clean as necessary.

1. Press down on the top right corner of the drip grate ① and remove it ②

Diagram showing two labeled arrows (1 and 2) pointing to a device component, likely illustrating a process or measurement setup.

1. Wipe out the drip tray with a sponge or absorbent cloth.

15.4 Removing the fittings

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

Removing the shelf

▶ Lift the shelf ^① and remove it ^②

Diagram showing two labeled arrows pointing to a blue rectangular device with directional arrows and numbered callouts (① and ②)

Removing the door tray

▶ Lift the door tray and remove it.

Diagram of a blue plastic container with black arrows indicating direction, no text or symbols present

Removing the storage container

1. Pull the storage container out all the way.

2. Lift the storage container at the front ① and remove it ②.

Diagram showing a blue storage tray with labeled components and directional arrows indicating flow or movement.

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 ①and remove it ②

Diagram showing a blue drawer with numbered labels and directional arrows indicating flow or movement in the drawer.

Removing the frozen food pull-out container

1. Pull out the frozen food pull-out container as far as it will go.

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1. Lift the frozen food pull-out container at the front and remove it.

Isometric illustration of a blue industrial machine with a black arrow indicating motion or force (no text or symbols)

Removing the ice storage container

WARNING

Reaching into the dispenser opening of the ice storage container can cause cuts.

• Never reach into the dispenser opening of the ice storage container.
• Reach into the left and right recesses below the ice storage container and pull it out toward the front.

Diagram showing hands operating a printer with a downward arrow and a blue X symbol indicating cancellation or error.

Tips

■ If the ice storage container cannot be reinserted, turn the auger on the ice storage container and try again.

Diagram showing a blue air conditioner unit with a black downward arrow and warning symbol, alongside an inset image of a device with warning labels.

If, during installing, the ice storage container is blocked, remove excess ice cubes from the ice storage container opening.

Removing the suspended frozen food container

▶ Lift out the suspended frozen food container.

3D diagram of a blue plastic appliance with internal components and a black arrow indicating direction (no text or symbols)

15.5 Removing the appliance components

If you want to clean your appliance thoroughly, you can remove certain components from your appliance.

Telescopic rails

You can remove the telescopic rails in order to clean them thoroughly.

Removing the telescopic rails

1. Pull out the telescopic rail.

Mechanical assembly diagram showing a blue rail rod with attached components and a black arrow indicating motion direction (no text or symbols)

1. Move the lock in the direction of the arrow ① and loosen the pin from the rear ②

Diagram illustrating two steps of a mechanical device with labeled components and directional arrows indicating motion or assembly.

1. Push in the telescopic rail.
2. Push the telescopic rail backwards above the rear pin ① and disengage ②

Diagram showing a blue mechanical component with two labeled arrows (1 and 2) indicating directional movement or assembly.

Installing the telescopic rails

1. Place the extended telescopic rail on the front pin ① and pull it forwards slightly to lock in place ②

Technical diagram showing a mechanical assembly with labeled parts and directional arrows indicating motion or assembly steps.

1. Place the telescopic rail on the rear pin ① and push the locking mechanism back ②

Diagram illustrating a mechanical device with labeled steps ① and ②, showing component positioning and assembly.

Removing the shelf above the fruit and vegetable container

1. Pull the fruit and vegetable container out all the way.
2. Lift the shelf above the fruit and vegetable container at the front ① and remove it .②

Diagram showing a mechanical assembly with labeled parts and directional arrows indicating motion or flow.

Removing the shelf above the storage container

1. Pull the storage container out all the way.
2. Lift the shelf above the storage container at the front ① and remove it ②

Diagram showing a mechanical or structural assembly with numbered components and directional arrows indicating flow or movement.

Fruit and vegetable container cover

To clean the fruit and vegetable container cover thoroughly, you can remove it.

Removing the fruit and vegetable container cover

1. Remove the fruit and vegetable container. → Page 23
2. Bend the fruit and vegetable container cover upwards slightly at the middle ① then pull out one side and then the other towards the front ②

Diagram showing a blue plastic component being lifted by two different parts, labeled with arrows and numbered positions.

1. Pull out the fruit and vegetable container cover at the rear ①and remove it .②

Diagram illustrating airflow or fluid flow through a blue tray with numbered arrows and labeled components

Fitting the fruit and vegetable container cover

1. Slide the fruit and vegetable container cover symmetrically toward the rear ①and clip it into place .②

Diagram illustrating airflow or fluid flow between two containers with numbered arrows indicating direction of movement.

1. Clip in one side of the fruit and vegetable container cover at the front ① then bend it downward slightly at the middle ② and then clip in the other side at the front ③

Diagram of a refrigerator interior with numbered components and directional arrows indicating movement or flow.

If the fruit and vegetable container cover is still bent, move the humidity regulator to and fro until the fruit and vegetable container cover clips into place.

16 Troubleshooting

You can eliminate minor issues on your appliance yourself. Please read the information on eliminating issues before contacting Customer Service. This may avoid unnecessary repair costs.

WARNING

Improper repairs are dangerous.

- Repairs to the appliance should only be performed by authorized service providers.

• Only original spare parts may be used to repair the appliance.
  If the power cord or the appliance power cable of this appliance becomes damaged, it must be replaced with a special power cord or special appliance power cable, which is available from the manufacturer or the manufacturer's Customer Service.

Issue 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 15 seconds until three audible signals sound.√ The lighting on the control panels and the interior lighting switch themselves off briefly.√ alarms and a warning signal sounds.2. Press alarm off3. After a short time, check whether your appliance is cooling.
The LED lighting does not work. Various causes are possible.▶ Call customer service.→ "Customer Service", Page 30
Home Connect® is not working properly.	Various causes are possible.▶ Go to www.home-connect.com.
"E" or "d" appears on the temperature display.	The electronics have detected a fault.1. Switch off the appliance. → Page 142. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply.Unplug the power plug or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.3. Reconnect the appliance after 5 minutes.4. Switch on the appliance. → Page 145. If the message still appears on the display, call customer service.→ "Customer Service", Page 30
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 and the temperature display (freezer compartment) and flashoffThe temperature alarm is switched on.	Various causes are possible.1. Press alarm off√ The alarm is switched off.2. After several hours, check whether the set freezer compartment temperature has been reached again.
	External ventilation openings are covered up.▶ Remove any obstructions from in front of the external ventilation openings.
	Large quantities of fresh food have been placed inside.▶ Switch on Super freezing before placing a larger amount of food in the appliance.→ "Switching on Super freezing", Page 14
Issue Cause and troubleshooting
The temperature differs greatly from the setting.	Various causes are possible.1. Switch off the appliance. → Page 142. Switch the appliance back on after approximately 5 minutes. → Page 14- If the temperature is too warm, check the temperature again after a couple of hours.- If the temperature is too cold, check the temperature again on the following day.
Water is leaking out of the appliance.	The water connection or water hose is not leak-tight.▶ Check if the water connections are fastened firmly and the water hose is undamaged.If necessary, replace the water hose.
	The drip tray is overflowing.▶ Clean the drip tray. → Page 22
Water output is reduced. Low water pressure.	▶ Check the pressure of the water supply system or the external water filter system, e.g. reverse osmosis system.Connect the appliance only to a water connection with sufficient water pressure.→ Page 7
	The water filter is blocked.▶ Change the water filter. → Page 20
Water is dripping from the ice and water dispenser.	Air is in the water system.▶ Keep dispensing water until it contains no more air.
	Ice residue is melting in the ice chute.▶ Remove the ice residue from the ice chute, for example using a wooden spoon.
Condensation forms at the ice storage container's outlet opening and the ice shaft.	The water contained in warm and humid air condenses on the colder surfaces of the appliance.▶ Do not open appliance door unnecessarily.
	Ice residue is melting in the ice chute.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.
Ice cube production is low. The appliance has only recently been connected.	▶ Wait approximately 4 hours until the first batch of ice cubes is ready.
	The freezer compartment has been opened frequently or for an extended period of time.▶ Check ice cube production after a few hours.
	Low water pressure.▶ Check the pressure of the water supply system or the external water filter system, e.g. reverse osmosis system.Connect the appliance only to a water connection with sufficient water pressure.→ Page 7

The water filter is blocked.

Issue Cause and troubleshooting

Ice cube production is low. ▶	Change the water filter. → Page 20
The ice and water dispenser is not functioning.	Ice cube production is switched off.▸ Switch on ice cube production. → Page 22
	The keylock is switched on▸ Switch off the keylock. → Page 21
	The ice storage container is not fully inserted.▸ Fully insert the ice storage container. → Page 24
	Ice cubes are frozen together in the ice chute.▸ Remove the ice cubes from the ice chute, for example using a wooden spoon.
	Low water pressure.▸ Check the pressure of the water supply system or the external water filter system, e.g. reverse osmosis system.Connect the appliance only to a water connection with sufficient water pressure.→ Page 7
	The water filter is blocked.▸ Change the water filter. → Page 20
	There is no water being supplied to the appliance.▸ Ensure that there is a water supply and that the shut-off valve on the water connection is open.Contact an installer if necessary.
	Kink in the water hose.▸ Turn off the water supply and straighten the kink in water hose.If necessary, replace the water hose.
	Fault in the ice and water dispenser.1. Switch off the appliance. → Page 142. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply.Unplug the power plug or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.3. Reconnect the appliance after 5 minutes.4. Switch on the appliance. → Page 145. If the fault persists, call customer service. → Page 30
The appliance hums, bubbles, buzzes, gargles, clicks, crackles or rumbles.	Not a fault. A motor is running, e.g. refrigerating unit, fan. Refrigerant is flowing through the pipes. The motor, switches, solenoid valves or water valves are switching on or off. Automatic defrosting is running. Ice cubes fall into the ice storage container.No action required.
The appliance makes noises. The appliance is not level.	▸ Align the appliance using a bubble 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.

Issue Cause and troubleshooting

The appliance makes noises. Bottles or containers are touching.
	► Move the bottles or containers away from each other.
	Super freezing is switched on.No action required.

16.1 Power failure

During a power failure, the temperature in the appliance rises; this reduces the storage time and the quality of the frozen food.

Notes

■ Open the appliance as little as possible during a power failure and do not place any other food in the appliance.

16.2 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 14
2. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply. Unplug the appliance from the power source or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.
3. Connect the appliance to the electricity supply after 5 minutes. → Page 8
4. Switch on the appliance. → Page 14
5. Within the first 2 minutes after switching on, press and hold more than 10 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, two audible signals sound and the temperature display indicates the set temperature, your appliance is OK. The appliance switches to normal operation.
√ If, at the end of the appliance self-test, 5 audible signals sound and the submenu setting display shows Er inform customer service.

17 Storage and disposal

17.1 Taking the appliance out of operation

1. Switch off the appliance. → Page 14
2. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply. Unplug the appliance from the power source or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.
3. Disconnect the appliance from the drinking water connection.
4. Remove all of the food.
5. Remove the water filter. → Page 20
6. Clean the appliance. → Page 22
7. NOTICE: Objects jammed between the door and the housing may damage the door hinge.

▶ Open the door until it remains open by itself.

• Check the quality of the food immediately after a power failure.
• Dispose of any frozen food that has defrosted and is warmer than 41 °F (5 °C).
• Cook or fry slightly thawed frozen food, and then either consume it or freeze it again.

- Do not insert any objects between the door and the housing.

To ensure the ventilation inside the appliance, leave the appliance open.

17.2 Disposal of your old appliance

Environmentally compatible disposal allows valuable raw materials to be recycled.

WARNING

Children can lock themselves in the appliance, thereby putting their lives at risk.

• Remove the appliance doors and the appliance drawer.
• To prevent children from climbing in, leave shelves and containers in the appliance.
• Keep children away from the discarded appliance.

WARNING

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 power supply.
2. Cut through the power cord.
3. Remove the appliance doors and the appliance drawer.
4. Dispose of the appliance in an environmentally responsible manner.
   Information about current disposal methods can be obtained from your specialist dealer or local authority.

18 Customer Service

With any warranty repair, we will make sure your appliance is repaired by an authorized service provider using genuine replacement parts. We use only genuine replacement parts for all repairs. Detailed information on the warranty period and terms of warranty can be found in the Statement of Limited Product Warranty, from your retailer, or on our website.

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

USA:

1-800-944-2904

www.bosch-home.com/us/owner-support/get-support

www.bosch-home.com/us/shop

CA:

1-800-944-2904

www.bosch-home.ca/en/service/get-support

www.bosch-home.ca/en/service/cleaners-and-accessories

For assistance with connecting to Home Connect®, you can also view instructions here:

www.home-connect.com/us/en/help-support/set-up

18.1 Model number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD)

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

→ "Appliance", Fig. 1/9, Page 10

Making a note of your appliance's details and the

Customer Service telephone number will enable you to find them again quickly.

19 Technical specifications

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

→ "Appliance", Fig. 1/9, Page 10

12 Compartiment congélation.... 49

1 2 3 4 5 6 lock light cubed crushed water bottle fill 7 8

4

Diagram showing a mechanical or structural assembly with labeled components and an exclamation mark above

6.2 Clayette variable

Diagram of a structural assembly with blue and black components, no text or symbols present

3D diagram of a container with internal blue and black components, no text or symbols present

12 Compartiment congélation

Diagram illustrating airflow or ventilation process with labeled steps ① and ② showing directional arrows in a blue container.

Diagram illustrating fluid flow through a pump with numbered directional arrows and labeled components

① lock light cubed crushed water bottle fill

lock light cubed crushed water bottle fill

Diagram illustrating fluid flow in a container with labeled arrows and components

Diagram illustrating a mechanical or electrical component with numbered parts and directional arrows indicating movement or flow.

Retirer le compartiment de contre-porte

Diagram of a blue plastic container with black arrows indicating direction, mounted on a vertical wall (no text or symbols)

Diagram showing a blue storage tray with labeled components and directional arrows indicating flow or movement.

Diagram showing a blue drawer with numbered labels and directional arrows indicating movement or flow, likely illustrating a storage or inventory system.

Diagram of a blue industrial machine with a black upward arrow indicating flow or movement (no text or symbols present)

Diagram showing hands operating a printer with a downward arrow and a blue box, accompanied by a blue X symbol indicating cancellation or error.

Conseils

Diagram showing a blue air conditioner unit with a black warning arrow and warning symbol, alongside an inset image of a car inside a vehicle.

3D diagram of a refrigerator or oven with internal compartments and a black arrow indicating airflow direction (no text or symbols)

Mechanical assembly diagram showing a blue rail rod with attached components and a black arrow indicating motion direction (no text or symbols)

Diagram illustrating two steps of a mechanical device with labeled components and directional arrows indicating motion or assembly.

Diagram showing two labeled mechanical components with directional arrows indicating movement or force directions.

Technical diagram showing a mechanical assembly with labeled parts and directional arrows indicating motion or assembly steps.

Diagram illustrating a mechanical assembly with labeled steps ① and ② showing component positioning and movement.

Diagram showing a mechanical assembly with labeled parts and directional arrows indicating motion or flow.

Diagram showing airflow or ventilation system with labeled components and directional arrows indicating flow direction

Diagram showing a blue plastic component being inserted into a rack, with numbered arrows indicating flow or movement.

Diagram illustrating airflow or fluid flow between two containers with numbered arrows and directional arrows indicating movement.

Diagram showing two labeled components (① and ②) of a blue tray inside a storage or processing machine, with arrows indicating flow direction.

Diagram of a refrigerator interior with numbered parts and directional arrows indicating movement or flow

www.bosch-home.com/us/owner-support/get-support www.bosch-home.com/us/shop

CA:

1-800-944-2904

1 2 3 4 5 6 lock light cubed crushed water bottle fill 7 8

4

Diagram showing a mechanical or structural assembly with labeled components and an exclamation mark above the section.

6.2 Bandeja variable

Diagram of a mechanical assembly with blue and black components, no visible text or symbols

3D diagram of a container with internal blue and black components, no text or symbols present

Diagram illustrating airflow or ventilation process with labeled steps ① and ② showing directional arrows and component placement.

Diagram illustrating a mechanical or electrical system with numbered components and directional arrows indicating flow or movement.

① lock light cubed crushed water bottle fill

lock light cubed crushed water bottle fill

Diagram showing two labeled arrows (1 and 2) pointing to a device with a blue panel, likely illustrating a process or measurement concept.

Diagram showing two labeled arrows pointing to a device panel with directional arrows, indicating movement or flow.

Diagram of a blue plastic container with black arrows indicating direction, mounted on a vertical wall (no text or symbols)

Diagram showing a blue storage tray with labeled components and directional arrows indicating flow or movement.

Diagram showing a blue drawer with numbered arrows indicating movement or force, labeled 1 and 2.

3D diagram of a blue industrial machine with an upward arrow indicating motion or force (no text or symbols)

Illustration showing hands installing a printer with a downward arrow and a blue X symbol, indicating a process or installation.

Recomendaciones

Diagram showing a blue air conditioner unit with a black downward arrow and warning symbol, alongside an inset image of a device with warning labels.

3D diagram of a refrigerator drawer with blue internal compartments and a black arrow indicating airflow direction (no text or symbols)

Diagram of a mechanical linkage system with a blue rail and black arrow indicating direction (no text or symbols)

Diagram illustrating two steps of a mechanical device with labeled components and directional arrows indicating motion or assembly.

Diagram showing a blue mechanical component with two labeled arrows (1 and 2) indicating directional movement or assembly.

Technical diagram showing a mechanical assembly with labeled parts and directional arrows indicating motion or assembly steps.

Diagram illustrating a mechanical device with labeled steps ① and ②, showing component positioning and assembly.

Diagram showing a mechanical assembly with labeled parts and directional arrows indicating motion or flow.

Diagram showing airflow or ventilation system with labeled components and directional arrows indicating flow direction

Diagram showing a blue component being inserted into a rack, with numbered arrows indicating flow or movement.

Diagram illustrating airflow or fluid flow through a blue tray with numbered arrows and labeled components

Diagram illustrating a mechanical or fluid system with labeled components and directional arrows indicating flow or movement.

Diagram of a refrigerator interior with numbered components and directional arrows indicating movement or flow.

Register your appliance to enjoy customized benefits.

Thank you for being a Bosch customer!

Simply create a MyBosch account, then register your appliance.

You'll find a variety of customized information in MyBosch such as:

• Discounts for filters, cleaners, accessories & parts
- Easy access to manuals & appliance specifications
- Easy access to part lists
- Customized offer for the Bosch Appliance Service Plan (sent by mail after appliance registration)

Register here:

www.bosch-home.com/us/owner-support/mybosch

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You'll find it here.

No matter what, no matter when: Bosch is here to support you.

We're here to assist with usage instructions, cleaning tips, accessories & parts, troubleshooting, and repairs.

Find online resources such as FAQs, how-to-videos, manuals, warranties and authorized Bosch servicers at:

www.bosch-home.com/us/owner-support/get-support

Contact us:

Please have your Model Number (E-Nr) ready when contacting us.

1-800-944-2904

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