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Table of contents

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1 Safety 3

1.1 General information .... 3

1.2 Intended use 3

1.3 Restriction on user group ...... 3

1.4 Safe transport 3

1.5 Safe installation 4

1.6 Safe use 5

1.7 Damaged appliance .... 7

2 Preventing material damage ..... 7

3 Environmental protection and saving energy .... 7

3.1 Disposing of packaging ..... 7

3.2 Saving energy 7

4 Installation and connection ..... 8

4.1 Scope of delivery 8

4.2 Criteria for the installation location 8

4.3 Installing the appliance ..... 9

4.4 Preparing the appliance for the first time 9

4.5 Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply 9

5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance .... 10

5.1 Appliance 10

5.2 Control panel 11

6 Features 12

6.1 Shelf 12

6.2 Storage container 12

6.3 Fruit and vegetable container 12

6.4 Door tray 12

7 Basic operation ...... 12

7.1 Switching on the appliance ..... 12

7.2 Operating tips ...... 12

7.3 Switching off the appliance ..... 13

7.4 Setting the temperature ..... 13

8 Additional functions ...... 13

8.1 Super cooling 13

9 Alarm 13

9.1 Door alarm 13

10 Refrigerator compartment ..... 14

10.1 Tips for storing food in the refrigerator compartment ..... 14

10.2 Chill zones in the refrigerator compartment 14

11 Freezer compartment .... 14

11.1 Freezing capacity 14

11.2 Fully utilising the freezer compartment volume .... 15

11.3 Tips for storing food in the freezer compartment ..... 15

11.4 Tips for freezing fresh food ... 15

11.5 Shelf life of frozen food at -18 °C 15

11.6 Defrosting methods for frozen food 15

12 Defrosting 16

12.1 Defrosting in the freezer compartment 16

13 Cleaning and servicing ..... 16

13.1 Preparing the appliance for cleaning 16

13.2 Cleaning the appliance ..... 16

13.3 Removing the fittings 16

14 Troubleshooting 18

14.1 Power failure 19

15 Storage and disposal 20

15.1 Taking the appliance out of operation 20

15.2 Disposing of old appliance ... 20

16 Customer Service 20

16.1 Product number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD) ..... 20

17 Technical data 21

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Safety

Observe the following safety instructions.

1.1 General information

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

1.2 Intended use

Only use this appliance:

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

1.3 Restriction on user group

This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or over and by people who have reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or inadequate experience and/or knowledge, provided that they are supervised or have been instructed on how to use the appliance safely and have understood the resulting dangers.

Do not let children play with the appliance.

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

1.4 Safe transport

⚠ WARNING – Risk of injury!

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

▶ Do not lift the appliance on your own.

1.5 Safe installation

⚠ WARNING – Risk of electric shock!

Incorrect installation is dangerous.

▶ Never equip the appliance with an external switching device, e.g. a timer or remote control.
- When the appliance is installed, the mains plug of the power cord must be freely accessible. If free access is not possible, an isolating switch must be integrated into the permanent electrical installation according to the installation regulations.
- When installing the appliance, check that the power cable is not trapped or damaged.
If the insulation of the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous.
▶ Never let the power cord come into contact with heat sources.

⚠ WARNING – Risk of explosion!

If the appliance's ventilation openings are closed off, a leak in the refrigeration circuit may result in a flammable mixture of gas and air.

- Keep ventilation openings in the appliance casing or in the integrated casing clear of obstruction.

⚠ WARNING – Risk of fire!

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

  • Do not use extension cables or multiple socket strips.
  • Only use adapters and power cords approved by the manufacturer.
  • If the power cord is too short and a longer one is not available, please contact an electrician to have the domestic installation adapted.

Portable multiple socket strips or portable power supply units may overheat and cause a fire.

- Do not place portable multiple socket strips or power supply units on the back of the appliance.

1.6 Safe use

⚠ WARNING – Risk of suffocation!

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

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

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

  • Keep small parts away from children.
  • Do not let children play with small parts.

⚠ WARNING – Risk of explosion!

If the cooling circuit is damaged, flammable refrigerant may escape and explode.

  • To accelerate the defrosting process, do not use any other mechanical devices or means other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
  • If food is stuck to the freezer compartment, loosen it with a blunt object such as the handle of a wooden spoon.

Products which contain flammable propellants and explosive substances may explode, e.g. spray cans.

- Do not store products which contain flammable propellants (e.g. spray cans) or explosive substances in the appliance.

⚠ WARNING – Risk of fire!

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

- Do not operate electrical devices within the appliance.

⚠ WARNING – Risk of injury!

Containers that contain carbonated drinks may burst.

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

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

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

The appliance may tip.

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

⚠ WARNING – Risk of burns!

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

▶ Never touch these hot parts.

⚠ WARNING – Risk of cold burns!

Contact with frozen food and cold surfaces may cause burns by refrigeration.

▶ Never put frozen food straight from the freezer compartment into your mouth.

- Avoid prolonged contact of the skin with frozen food, ice and surfaces in the freezer compartment.

⚠️ CAUTION – Risk of harm to health!

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

If the door is open for an extended period of time, this may lead to a considerable temperature increase in the compartments of the appliance.
▶ Regularly clean the surfaces that may come into contact with food and accessible drain systems.
- Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the refrigerator so that they do not touch or drip on other food.
- If the fridge/freezer is empty for an extended period of time, switch off the appliance, defrost it, clean it and leave the door open to prevent the formation of mould.

Metal or metal-style parts in the appliance may contain aluminium. If acidic food comes into contact with aluminium in the appliance, aluminium foil ions may pass into the food.

▶ Do not consume soiled food.

1.7 Damaged appliance

⚠ WARNING – Risk of fire!

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

  • Keep naked flames and ignition sources away from the appliance.
    ▶ Ventilate the room.
    ▶ Switch off the appliance. → Page 13
  • Unplug the mains plug from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.
    ▶ Call customer service. → Page 20

2 Preventing material damage

ATTENTION

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

- Never clean fittings and accessory in the dishwasher.

3 Environmental protection and saving energy

3.1 Disposing of packaging

The packaging materials are environmentally compatible and can be recycled.

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

3.2 Saving energy

If you follow these instructions, your appliance will use less power.

Selecting the installation location

  • Keep the appliance out of direct sunlight.
    ■ Install the appliance as far away as possible from heating elements, cookers and other heat sources:
  • Maintain a 30 mm clearance to electric or gas cookers.
  • Maintain a 300 mm clearance to oil or solid-fuel cookers.
    ■ Make sure there is a small gap between the side wall and the appliance.
    ■ Never cover or block the external ventilation openings.

Saving energy during use

Note: The arrangement of the fittings does not affect the energy consumption of the appliance.

  • Open the appliance only briefly and then close it carefully.
    ■ Never cover or block the interior ventilation openings or the exterior ventilation openings.
    ■ Transport purchased food in a cool bag and place in the appliance quickly.
  • Allow warm food and drinks to cool down before storing them.
    ■ Thaw frozen food in the refrigerator compartment to utilise the low temperature of the food.
    ■ Always leave some space between the food and to the back panel.

4 Installation and connection

4.1 Scope of delivery

After unpacking all parts, check for any transport damage and for completeness of delivery.

If you have any complaints, contact your dealer or our after-sales service

→ Page 20.

The delivery consists of the following:

■ Free-standing appliance
■ Equipment and accessories ^1
■ Installation instructions
■ User manual
■ Customer service directory
■ Warranty enclosure ^2
■ Energy label

4.2 Criteria for the installation location

WARNING

Risk of explosion!

If the appliance is in a space that is too small, a leak in the refrigeration circuit may result in a flammable mixture of gas and air.

- Only install the appliance in a space with a volume of at least 1 m ^3 per 8 g refrigerant. The volume of refrigerant is indicated on the rating plate.

→ "Appliance", Fig. 1/2 Page 10

The weight of the appliance ex works may be up to 65 kg depending on the model.

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

The surface must be level.

The appliance is fully functional within the permitted room temperature.

4.3 Installing the appliance

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

4.4 Preparing the appliance for the first time

  1. Remove the informative material.

  2. Remove the protective foil and transit bolts, e.g. remove the adhesive strips and carton.

  3. Clean the appliance for the first time. → Page 16

4.5 Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply

  1. Insert the mains plug of the appliance's power cable in a socket nearby.

The connection data of the appliance can be found on the rating plate.

→ "Appliance", Fig. 1/2

Page 10

  1. Check the mains plug is inserted properly.

√ The appliance is now ready for use.

5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance

5.1 Appliance

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

BOSCH KGN39NLEM8 - Appliance - 1

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Deviations between your appliance and the diagrams may differ with regard to their features and size.

ARefrigerator compartment→Page 14
BFreezer compartment→Page 14
1Fruit and vegetable container → Page 12
2Rating plate → Page 21

3 Storage container → Page 12
4 Frozen food container → Page 17

5.2 Control panel

You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance

5 Screw foot
6 Door tray for large bottles → Page 12

and to obtain information about the operating status.

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text_image REF. 4 SUPER COOL 1 2 3

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1 Displays the set temperature in °C.
2 SUPER COOL lights up when Super cooling is switched on.
3 V/A sets the temperature of the refrigerator compartment.

6 Features

The features of your appliance depend on the model.

6.1 Shelf

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

→ "Removing the shelf", Page 17

6.2 Storage container

The temperatures in the storage container are lower than in the refrigerator compartment. Temperatures below 0 °C may occur occasionally. Use the lower temperatures in the storage container to store highly perishable food, e.g. fish, meat and sausages.

6.3 Fruit and vegetable container

Store fresh fruit and vegetables in their packaging in the fruit and vegetable container.

Cover any chopped fruit and vegetables, or store in air-tight packaging. Condensation may form in the fruit and vegetable container depending on the food and quantity stored.

Remove the condensation with a dry cloth.

To ensure that the quality and aroma are retained, store fruit and vegetables that are sensitive to cold outside of the appliance at temperatures

of approx. 8 °C to 12 °C, e.g. pineapple, bananas, citrus fruits, cucumbers, courgettes, peppers, tomatoes and potatoes.

6.4 Door tray

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

→ "Removing door tray", Page 17

7 Basic operation

7.1 Switching on the appliance

  1. Electrically connect the appliance.

→ Page 9

√ The appliance begins to cool.

  1. Set the required temperature.

→Page 13

7.2 Operating tips

■ Once you have switched on the appliance, the set temperature is only reached after several hours. Do not put any food in the appliance until the set temperature has been reached.
■ The front panels of the housing are temporarily heated slightly. This prevents condensation in the area of the door seal.
- When closing the door, make sure that the door is not blocked by stored items.
- When you close the door, a vacuum may be created. The door is then difficult to open again. Wait a moment until the vacuum is offset.
■ The temperature in the appliance varies due to the following conditions:

- How often the appliance is opened

- Load capacity

  • Temperature of newly stored food
  • Ambient temperature
  • Direct sunlight

7.3 Switching off the appliance

- Disconnect the appliance from the power supply. Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.

7.4 Setting the temperature

Setting the refrigerator compartment temperature

- Press √ repeatedly until the temperature display shows the required temperature setting. The recommended temperature in the refrigerator compartment is 4 °C.

Setting the freezer compartment temperature

- Turn the temperature controller (freezer compartment) to the required position.

COLDER Lowest temperature

COLD Highest temperature

normal recommended temperature

Tip

Observe the outside and ambient temperature:

  • At a higher outside temperature in the summer, set the temperature controller to between "NORMAL" and "COLD".
  • At an ambient temperature above 35 °C, set the temperature controller to "COLD".
  • At a low outside temperature in the winter, set the temperature

controller to between "NORMAL" and "COLDER".

- At an ambient temperature below 10 °C, set the temperature controller to "COLDER".

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 repeatedly until "SUPER COOL" lights up.

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

Switching off Super cooling

  • Press ^repeatedly until "SUPER COOL" goes out.
    √ The previously set temperature is displayed.

9 Alarm

9.1 Door alarm

If the appliance door is open for a while, the door alarm switches on.

Switching off the door alarm

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

10 Refrigerator compartment

You can keep meat, sausage, fish, dairy products, eggs, prepared meals and pastries in the refrigerator compartment.

The temperature can be set from 2^ C to 8^ C.

The refrigerator compartment can also be used to store highly perishable foods in the short to medium term. The lower the selected temperature, the longer the food remains fresh.

10.1 Tips for storing food in the refrigerator compartment

■ Only store food when fresh and undamaged.
■ Store food covered or in air-tight packaging.
■ To avoid impeding the circulation of air and to prevent food from freezing, do not place food so that it has direct contact with the back wall.
- Allow hot food and drinks to cool down first before placing in the appliance.
- Observe the best-before date or use-by date specified by the manufacturer.

10.2 Chill zones in the refrigerator compartment

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

Coldest zone

The coldest zone is between the shelf above the vegetable container and the shelf above that.

Tip: Store highly perishable food such as fish, sausages and meat in the coldest zone.

Warmest zone

The warmest zone is at the very top of the door.

Tip: Store food that does not spoil easily in the warmest zone, e.g. hard cheese and butter. Cheese can then continue to release its aroma and the butter will still be easy to spread.

11 Freezer compartment

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

The temperature in the freezer compartment depends on the temperature in the refrigerator compartment. Long-term storage of food should be at -18 ^ or lower.

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

11.1 Freezing capacity

The freezing capacity indicates the quantity of food that can be frozen right through to the centre within a specific period of time. Information on freezing capacity can be found on the rating plate.

→ "Appliance", Fig. 1 / Page 10

Prerequisites for freezing capacity

  1. Place food in the bottom frozen food container first.
  2. If the lowest compartment does not have enough space, store the rest in the compartment above.

11.2 Fully utilising the freezer compartment volume

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

  1. Remove all fittings from the freezer compartment. → Page 16
  2. Stack food directly on the floor of the freezer compartment.

11.3 Tips for storing food in the freezer compartment

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

11.4 Tips for freezing fresh food

■ Freeze fresh and undamaged food only.
■ Freeze food in portions.
- Cooked food is more suitable than food that can be eaten raw.
■ Vegetables: Wash, chop up and blanch before freezing.
- Fruit: Wash, pit and perhaps peel, possibly add sugar or ascorbic acid solution.
- Food that is suitable for freezing includes baked items, fish and seafood, meat, game, poultry, eggs without shells, cheese, butter and quark, ready meals and leftovers.
- Food that is unsuitable for freezing includes lettuce, radishes, eggs in shells, grapes, raw apples and pears, yoghurt, sour cream, crème fraîche and mayonnaise.

Packing frozen food

If you select suitable packaging material and the correct type of packaging, you can determine the product quality and prevent freezer burn.

  1. Place the food in the packaging.
  2. Squeeze out the air.
  3. Pack food airtight to prevent it from losing flavour and drying out.
  4. Label the packaging with the contents and the date of freezing.

11.5 Shelf life of frozen food at -18 °C

Food Storage time
Fish, sausages, pre-pared meals and baked goodsup to 6 months
Poultry, meat up to8 months
Vegetables, fruit up to12 months

11.6 Defrosting methods for frozen food

CAUTION

Risk of harm to health!

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

  • Do not refreeze food after it has been defrosted or started to defrost.
    ▶ Refreeze food only after cooking.
  • These items should no longer be stored for the maximum storage period.
    ■ Defrost animal-based food, such as fish, meat, cheese, quark, in the refrigerator compartment.
    ■ Defrost bread at room temperature.

en Defrosting

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

12 Defrosting

12.1 Defrosting in the freezer compartment

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

13 Cleaning and servicing

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

13.1 Preparing the appliance for cleaning

  1. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply. Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.
  2. Take out all of the food and store it in a cool place. Place ice packs (if available) onto the food.
  3. Remove all fittings and accessories from the appliance. →Page 16

13.2 Cleaning the appliance

WARNING

Risk of electric shock!

An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock.

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

Liquid in the lighting or in the controls can be dangerous.

- The rinsing water must not drip into the lighting or controls.

ATTENTION

Unsuitable cleaning products may damage the surfaces of the appli- ance.

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

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

▶ Never clean fittings and accessory in the dishwasher.

  1. Prepare the appliance for cleaning. → Page 16
  2. Clean the appliance, the fittings, the accessories and the door seals with a dish cloth, lukewarm water and a little pH-neutral washing-up liquid.
  3. Dry thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.
  4. Insert the fittings.
  5. Electrically connect the appliance. → Page 9
  6. Putting the food into the appliance.

13.3 Removing the fittings

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

Removing the shelf

▶ Pull out and remove the shelf.

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natural_image Illustration of two hands holding a blue rectangular object with a black arrow indicating rotation or change (no text or symbols)

Removing door tray

▶ Lift the door tray and remove it.

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natural_image Diagram of a blue plastic container being inserted into a door, with arrows indicating direction (no text or symbols)

Removing the storage container

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

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text_image Diagram of a refrigerator drawer with numbered arrows indicating flow or placement, labeled 1 and 2.

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.

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text_image Technical diagram showing a blue mechanical component with numbered callouts indicating assembly steps

Removing the frozen food container

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

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text_image Diagram showing a blue plastic component being inserted into a door, with numbered arrows indicating process steps.

14 Troubleshooting

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

Fault Cause and troubleshooting

The LED lighting does not work.Different causes are possible.► Call customer service.The customer service number can be found in the enclosed customer service directory.
The refrigeration unit is switching on more frequently and for longer.The appliance has been opened frequently.► Do not open appliance door unnecessarily.
External ventilation openings are covered up.► Remove any obstructions from in front of the external ventilation openings.
Not a fault. Modern refrigeration machines switch on more frequently and have different power levels to cool more efficiently.

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  • Remove any obstructions from in front of the external ventilation openings.
  • Install the appliance as far away as possible from heating elements, cookers and other heat sources. Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct sunlight.
  • Only open the appliance door as briefly as necessary.
  • Allow hot food and drinks to cool down first before storing in the appliance.

A layer of frost forms on the back wall of the refrigerator compartment.

Not a fault. Modern refrigeration machines ensure a more even temperature in the refrigerator compartment. The back wall of the refrigerator compartment is defrosted automatically at regular intervals.

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  • Only open the appliance door as briefly as necessary.
  • Pack the food airtight or cover it.
Fault Cause and troubleshooting
A layer of frost forms on the back wall of the refrigerator compartment.Allow hot food and drinks to cool down first before storing in the appliance.Always leave some space between the food and the interior walls.
Side panels of the appliance are warm.Not a fault. The side panels contain pipes which heat up during the cooling process. Units touching the appliance will not be damaged by the heat.No action required.
The temperature differs greatly from the setting.Different causes are possible.Switch off the appliance.→Page 13Switch the appliance back on after five minutes.→Page 12If 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.
Condensation accumulates on the surface of the appliance and on the shelves inside.The water contained in warm and humid air condenses on the colder surfaces of the appliance.Wipe away the condensation water with a soft, dry cloth.Open the appliance as briefly as possible.Ensure that the appliance is always closed properly.
The appliance hums, bubbles, buzzes, gargles, clicks or crackles.Not a fault. A motor is running, e.g. refrigerating unit, fan. Refrigerant flows through the pipes. The motor, switches or solenoid valves are switching on or off.Automatic defrosting is running.No action required.
The appliance makes noises.[IMAGE]The appliance is not level.Align the appliance using a spirit level and the screw feet.The appliance is not free-standing.Observe the minimum clearances for the appliance.Fittings wobble or stick.Check the removable fittings and, if required, replace these.Bottles or containers are touching.Move the bottles or containers away from each other.

14.1 Power failure

During a power failure, the temperature in the appliance rises; this re-

duces the storage time and the quality of the frozen food.

On the website for your appliance, the technical data provides you with

en Storage and disposal

the storage times for frozen food in the event of a fault.

Notes

  • Open the appliance as little as possible during a power failure and do not place any other food in the appliance.
  • Check the quality of the food immediately after a power failure.
  • Dispose of any frozen food that has defrosted and is hotter than 5^ .
  • Cook or fry slightly thawed frozen food, and then either consume it or freeze it again.

15 Storage and disposal

15.1 Taking the appliance out of operation

  1. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
    Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.
  2. Remove all of the food.
  3. Clean the appliance. → Page 16
  4. To guarantee the ventilation inside the appliance, leave the appliance open.

15.2 Disposing of old appli- ance

Valuable raw materials can be re-used by recycling.

WARNING

Risk of harm to health!

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

Leave shelves and containers inside the appliance to prevent children from climbing in.

- Keep children away from the redundant appliance.

WARNING Risk of fire!

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

  • Do not damage the tubes of the refrigerant circuit or the insulation.
  • Dispose of the appliance in an environmentally friendly manner.
    Information about current disposal methods are available from your specialist dealer or local authority.

16 Customer Service

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

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

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

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

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

→ "Appliance", Fig. 1 / Page 10 Make a note of your appliance's details and the Customer Service tele-

phone number to find them again quickly.

17 Technical data

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

→ "Appliance", Fig. 1 / Page 10

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14 Dépannage

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إخراج رف الباب

ارفع رف الباب وactive.

BOSCH KGN39NLEM8 - إخراج رف الباب - 1

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Brand : BOSCH

Model : KGN39NLEM8

Category : Freezer