Bosch KGN36VW31 fridge-freezer
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1. of the appliance to prevent an Increased power consumption m f available Fit wall spacers to obtain the indicated energy rating of the appliance see Installation instructions A reduced wall gap will not restrict the function of the appliance The energy rating may then increase slightly m Ihe arrangement of the fittings does not affect the energy rating of the appliance 16 Operating noises Quite normal noises Droning Motors are running e g refrigerating units fan Bubbling humming or gurgling noises Refrigerant is flowing through the tubing Clicking Motor switches or solenoid valves are switching on off Cracking Automatic defrosting is running Preventing noises The appliance is not level Please align the appliance with a spirit level Use the height adjustable feet or place packing underneath them The appliance is not free standing Please move the appliance away from adjacent units or appliances Containers or storage areas wobble or stick Please check the removable parts and re insert them correctly if required Bottles or receptacles are touching each other Move the bottles or receptacles slightly away from each other en Eliminating minor faults yourself Before you call customer service Please check whether you can eliminate the fault yourself based on the following information Customer service will charge you for advice even if the appliance is still un2. according to the European guideline 2002 96 EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE The directive specifies the framework for an EU wide valid return and re use of old appliances A Warning Redundant appliances 1 Pull out the mains plug 2 Cut off the power cord and discard with the mains plug en 3 Do not take out the trays and receptacles children are therefore prevented from climbing in 4 Do not allow children to play with the appliance once it has spent its useful lite Danger of suffocation Refrigerators contain refrigerant and gases in the insulation Refrigerant and gases must be disposed of professionally Ensure that tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not damaged orior to proper disposal Scope of delivery After unpacking all parts check for any damage in transit If you have any complaints please contact the dealer from whom you ourchased the appliance or our Customer service The delivery consists of the following parts Free standing appliance Interior fittings depending on model Bag containing installation materials Operating instructions Installation manual Customer service booklet Warranty enclosure Information on the energy consumption and noises en Ambient temperature and ventilation Ambient temperature The appliance is designed for a specific climate class Depending on the climate class the appliance can be operated at the fol
3. produce The figures next to the symbols indicate the permitted storage period of the produce in months In the case of commercially available frozen food observe the date of manufacture or use by date 14 Sticker OK not all models The OK temperature monitor can be used to determine temperatures below 4 C Gradually reduce the temperature if the sticker does not indicate OK Note When the appliance is switched on it may take 12 hours until the temperature is reached O Correct setting Switching off and disconnecting the appliance Switching off the appliance Fig A Press the On Off button 1 Temperature display goes out refrigerating unit switches off Disconnecting the appliance If you do not use the appliance for a prolonged period 1 Switch off the appliance 2 Pull out mains plug or switch off fuse 3 Clean the appliance 4 Leave the appliance door open Cleaning the appliance N Caution m Do not use abrasive chloride or acidic cleaning agents or solvents m Do not use scouring or abrasive sponges The metallic surfaces could corrode m Never clean shelves and containers in the dishwasher The parts may become deformed Water used for cleaning must not drip into the m slots in the front base area in the freezer compartment m controls m and light Proceed as follows 1 Before cleaning Switch the appliance off 2 Pul
4. the rating plate Fig M Fully utilising the freezer volume The maximum amount of food can be placed in the freezer by removing all fittings The food can be stacked directly on the shelves and in the bottom of the freezer compartment Removing the fittings Pull out the frozen food container all the way lift at the front and remove Fig Refrigerator compartment The refrigerator compartment is the ideal storage location for meat sausage fish dairy products eggs ready meals and pastries Storing food m Store fresh undamaged food The quality and freshness will then be retained for longer m In the case of ready made products and bottled goods observe the best before date or use by date specified by the manufacturer en m Toretain aroma colour and freshness pack or cover food well before placing in the appliance This will prevent the transfer of flavours and the discolouration of plastic parts in the refrigerator compartment m Allow warm food and drinks to cool down before placing in the appliance Note Do not block air outlet openings with food otherwise the air circulation will be impaired Food which is stored directly in front of the air outlet openings may be frozen by the cold air flowing out Note the chill zones in the refrigerator compartment The air circulation in the refrigerator compartment creates different chill Zones m Coldest zone is in the upper area of
5. the refrigerator compartment Note Store perishable food e g fish Sausage meat in the coldest zone m Warmest zone is at the very bottom of the door and in the vegetable container 10 Vegetable container with humidity controller Fig ON To create the optimum storage climate for fruit and vegetables you can set the air humidity in the vegetable container depending on the quantity stored m smaller quantities of fruit and vegetables high air humidity m large quantities of fruit and vegetables low air humidity Notes m Fruit sensitive to cold e g pineapple banana papaya and citrus fruit and vegetables sensitive to cold e g aubergines cucumbers zucchini peppers tomatoes and potatoes should be stored outside the refrigerator at temperatures of approx 8 C to 12 C for optimum preservation of quality and flavour m Condensation may form in the vegetable container depending on the type and quantity of products stored Remove condensation with a dry cloth and adjust air humidity in the vegetable container with the humidity controller Freezer compartment Use the freezer compartment m To store deep frozen food m To make ice cubes m To freeze food Note Ensure that the freezer compartment door has been closed properly If the door is open the frozen food will thaw The freezer compartment will become covered in thick ice Also waste of energy due to high power consumpt
6. 2 Temperature display freezer compartment The numbers correspond to the set freezer compartment temperatures in C 3 super display freezer compartment Illuminates when super freezing Is on 4 Temperature selection button freezer compartment The button sets the temperature in the freezer compartment en Switching the appliance on Fig A Switch on the appliance with the On Off button 1 A warning signal sounds The temperature display 2 flashes Press the temperature selection button 4 The warning signal switches off When the freezer compartment has reached the set temperature the temperature display 2 is lit Operating tips m When the appliance has been switched on it may take several hours until the set temperatures have been reached Do not put any food in the appliance beforehand m Ihe sides of the housing are sometimes heated slightly This prevents condensation in the area of the door seal m If the freezer compartment door cannot be immediately re opened after it has been closed wait until the resulting low pressure has equalised Setting the temperature Refrigerator compartment Turn temperature controller Fig EK 10 to the required setting We recommend a medium setting Changing the setting clockwise will lower temperatures in the refrigerator compartment Select a very cold setting only temporarily if m the ambient temperature is high m door is opened
7. der guarantee Fault Temperature differs greatly from the set value The light does not function Displays do not illuminate The temperature in the freezer compartment is too warm Possible cause The LED light is defective Appliance was open too long Light is switched off after approx 10 min Power failure the fuse has been switched off the mains plug has not been inserted properly Appliance opened frequently The ventilation openings have been covered Large quantities of fresh food are being frozen Remedial action In some cases it is adequate to switch off the appliance for 5 minutes If the temperature is too high wait a few hours and check whether the temperature has approached the set value If the temperature is too low check the temperature again the next day see chapter Light LED section When the appliance is closed and opened the light is on again Connect mains plug Check whether the power is on check the fuses Do not open the appliance unnecessarily Remove obstacles Do not exceed max freezing capacity 17 en Fault Possible cause Freezer compartment door was open for a long time temperature is no longer reached and can no longer be defrosted fully automatically Appliance is not cooling showroom mode is temperature display and light switched on are lit Customer service Your local customer service can be found in
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9. echnical safety This appliance contains a small quantity of environmentally friendly but flammable R600a refrigerant Ensure that the tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not damaged during transportation and installation Leaking refrigerant may cause eye injuries or ignite If damage has occurred m Keep naked flames and or ignition sources away from the appliance m thoroughly ventilate the room for several minutes m switch off the appliance and pull out the mains plug m inform customer service The more refrigerant an appliance contains the larger the room must be in which the appliance is situated Leaking refrigerant can form a flammable gas air mixture in rooms which are too small The room must be at least 1 m3 per 8 g of refrigerant The amount of refrigerant in your appliance is indicated on the rating plate inside the appliance en lf the power cord of this appliance is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer customer service or a similarly qualified person Improper installations and repairs may put the user at considerable risk Repairs may be performed by the manufacturer customer service or a similarly qualified person only Only original parts supplied by the manufacturer may be used The manufacturer guarantees that only these parts satisfy the safety requirements A extension cable may be purchased from customer service only Important information when using the appliance m Ne
10. esh and undamaged food only To retain the best possible nutritional value flavour and colour vegetables should be blanched before freezing Aubergines peppers zucchini and asparagus do not require blanching Literature on freezing and blanching can be found in bookshops Note Keep food which is to be frozen away from food which is already frozen m Ihe following foods are suitable for freezing Cakes and pastries fish and seafood meat game poultry vegetables fruit heros eggs without shells dairy oroducts such as cheese butter and quark ready meals and leftovers such as soups stews cooked meat and fish potato dishes souffl s and desserts m The following foods are not suitable for freezing Types of vegetables which are usually consumed raw such as lettuce or radishes eggs in shells grapes whole apples pears and peaches hard boiled eggs yoghurt soured milk sour cream creme fraiche and mayonnaise Packing frozen food To prevent food from losing its flavour or drying out place in airtight containers 1 Place food in packaging 2 Remove air 3 Seal the wrapping 4 Label packaging with contents and date of freezing 12 Suitable packaging Plastic film tubular film made of polyethylene aluminium foil freezer containers These products are available from specialist outlets Unsuitable packaging Wrapping paper greaseproof paper cellophane bin liners and used shopp
11. frequently m large quantities of food are placed in the refrigerator compartment Freezer compartment The temperature can be set from 16 C to 26 C Keep pressing temperature setting button 4 until the required freezer compartment temperature is set The value last selected is saved The set temperature is indicated on display 2 We recommend a factory setting of 18 C in the freezer compartment Alarm function In the following cases an alarm may be actuated Door alarm The door alarm continuous sound switches on if the appliance door is open for longer than one minute Close the door to switch off the warning signal Temperature alarm The temperature alarm beeping signal switches on if the freezer compartment is too warm and the frozen food is at risk of thawing Temperature display flashes Fig E 2 Note Do not refreeze thawing or thawed food Only ready meals boiled or fried may be refrozen No longer store the frozen produce for the max storage period The alarm may switch on without any risk to the frozen food m when the appliance is switched on m when large quantities of fresh food are placed in the appliance m if the freezer compartment door is open too long Switching off the alarm Fig A Press the temperature setting button 4 to switch off the warning signal en Usable capacity Information on the usable capacity can be found inside your appliance on
12. ing bags Items suitable for sealing packaged food Rubber bands plastic clips string cold resistant adhesive tape etc Bags and tubular film made of polyethylene can be sealed with a film heat sealer Shelf life of frozen food Storage duration depends on the type of food At a temperature of 18 C m Fish Sausage ready meals and cakes and pastries up to 6 months m Cheese poultry and meat up to 8 months m Vegetables and fruit up to 12 months Super freezing Food should be frozen solid as quickly as possible in order to retain vitamins nutritional value appearance and flavour several hours before placing fresh food in the freezer compartment switch on Super freezing to prevent an unwanted temperature rise As a rule 4 6 hours is adequate This appliance runs constantly and the freezer compartment drops to a very low temperature If the max freezing capacity is to be used super freezing must be switched on for 24 hours before the fresh produce is placed in the freezer compartment Smaller quantities of food up to 2 kg can be frozen without super freezing Note During super freezing the refrigerator compartment becomes a little colder Switching on and off Fig A Keep pressing the temperature selection button 4 until the Super display 3 is lit Super freezing automatically switches off after approx 2 2 days en Thawing frozen food Depending on the type and a
13. ion Max freezing capacity Information about the max freezing capacity within 24 hours can be found on the rating plate Fig il Prerequisites for max freezing capacity m Switch on super freezing before placing fresh products in the compartment see chapter entitled Super freezing m Remove the fittings The food can be Stacked directly on the shelves and in the bottom of the freezer compartment m Freeze large quantities of food oreferably in the very top compartment where food freezes particularly quickly and therefore also gently en Freezing and storing food Purchasing frozen food m Packaging must not be damaged m Use by the use by date m Temperature in the supermarket freezer must be 18 C or lower m If possible transport deep frozen food in an insulated bag and place quickly in the freezer compartment Note when loading products m Preferably freeze large quantities of food in the top compartment where food freezes particularly quickly and therefore also gently m Place the food over the whole area of the compartments or the frozen food containers Note Food which is already frozen must not come into contact with the food which is to be frozen If required move the frozen tood to other frozen food containers Storing frozen food Insert frozen food container all the way to ensure unrestricted air circulation 11 en Freezing fresh food Freeze fr
14. l out mains plug or switch off fuse 3 Take out the frozen food and store in a cool location Place the ice pack if enclosed on the food 4 Clean the appliance with a soft cloth lukewarm water and a little pH neutral washing up liquid The rinsing water must not run into the light en 5 Wipe the door seal with clear water only and then wipe dry thoroughly 6 After cleaning reconnect and switch the appliance back on 7 Put the frozen food back in the freezer compartment Interior fittings All variable parts of the appliance can be taken out for cleaning Take out glass shelves Fig To do this pull out shelf lift at the front and take out Removing the container Fig Pull out the container all the way lift at the front and remove Light LED Your appliance features a maintenance free LED light These lights may be repaired by customer service or authorised technicians only 15 en Tips for saving energy m Install the appliance in a dry well ventilated room The appliance should not be installed in direct sunlight or near a heat source e g radiator cooker lf required use an insulating plate m Allow warm food and drinks to cool down before placing in the appliance m Thaw frozen food in the refrigerator compartment and use the low temperature of the frozen food to cool refrigerated food m Open the appliance as briefly as possible m Occasionally clean the rear
15. lowing temperatures The climate class can be found on the rating plate Fig M Climate class Permitted ambient temperature SN 10 Ci032 C N 11001092 ST FO 0030 T 100045 Note The appliance is tully tunctional within the room temperature limits of the indicated climatic class If an appliance of climatic class SN is operated at colder room temperatures the appliance will not be damaged up to a temperature of 5 C Ventilation Fig FI The air on the rear panel and on the side panels of the appliance heats up Conduction of the heated air must not be obstructed Otherwise the refrigerating unit must work harder This increases power consumption Therefore Never cover or block the ventilation openings Connecting the appliance After installing the appliance wait at least 1 hour until the appliance is switched on During transportation the oil in the compressor may have flowed into the refrigeration system Before switching on the appliance for the first time clean the interior of the appliance see chapter Cleaning the appliance Electrical connection The socket must be near the appliance and also freely accessible following installation of the appliance The appliance complies with the protection class Connect the appliance to 220 240 V 50 Hz alternating current via a correctly installed socket with protective conductor The socket must be fused with a 10 to 16 A fuse F
16. ood straight from the freezer compartment Into your mouth Risk of low temperature burns m Avoid prolonged touching of frozen food ice or the evaporator pipes etc Risk of low temperature burns Children in the household m Keep children away from packaging and its parts Danger of suffocation from folding cartons and plastic film m Do not allow children to play with the appliance m If the appliance features a lock keep the key out of the reach of children General regulations The appliance is suitable m for refrigerating and freezing food m for making ice This appliance is intended for use in the home and the home environment The appliance is suppressed according to EU Directive 2004 108 EC The refrigeration circuit has been checked for leaks This product complies with the relevant Safety regulations for electrical appliances EN 60335 2 24 Information concerning disposal lt Disposal of packaging The packaging protects your appliance from damage during transit All utilised materials are environmentally safe and recyclable Please help us by disposing of the packaging In an environmentally friendly manner Please ask your dealer or inquire at your local authority about current means of disposal lt Disposal of your old appliance Old appliances are not worthless rubbish Valuable raw materials can be reclaimed by recycling old appliances This appliance is identified RX
17. or appliances operated in non European countries check whether the stated voltage and current type match the values of your mains supply This Information can be found on the rating plate Fig M AN Warning Never connect the appliance to electronic energy saver plugs Our appliances can be used with mains and sine controlled inverters Mains controlled inverters are used for photovoltaic systems which are connected directly to the national grid Sine controlled inverters must be used for isolated applications e g on ships or in mountain lodges which are not connected directly to the national grid Getting to know your appliance III I MIT NI Please fold out the illustrated last page These operating instructions refer to several models The features of the models may vary The diagrams may differ Fig EN Not all models A Refrigerator compartment B Freezer compartment 1 4 Controls 5 Light LED 6 Chiller compartment 7 Air outlet opening 8 Shelf in the refrigerator compartment 9 Bottle shelf 10 Temperature controller 11 Vegetable container with humidity control 12 Freezer drawer en 13 Freezer calendar 14 Berry tray 15 Height adjustable feet 16 Butter and cheese compartment 17 Door container 18 Egg rack 19 Bottle holder 20 Shelf for large bottles Controls Fig A 1 On Off button Serves to switch the appliance on and off
18. pplication select one of the following options m at room temperature m in the refrigerator m in an electric oven with without fan assisted hot air m in the microwave N Caution Do not refreeze thawing or thawed food Only ready meals boiled or fried may be refrozen No longer store the frozen produce for the max storage period Interior fittings You can reposition the shelves inside the appliance and the door shelves as required m Todo this pull out shelf lift at the front and take out Fig I m Raise the door shelf and remove Fig E Chiller compartment Fig EN 6 The chiller compartment has lower temperatures than the refrigerator compartment Even temperatures below 0 C may occur Ideal for storing fish meat and sausage Not suitable for lettuce and vegetables and produce sensitive to cold 13 en Bottle shelf Fig A Bottles can be stored securely on the bottle shelf The holder can be adjusted Ice cube tray Fig 1 Fill the ice cube tray full of drinking water and place in the freezer compartment 2 If the ice tray is stuck to the freezer compartment loosen with a blunt implement only spoon handle 3 To loosen the ice cubes twist the ice tray slightly or hold briefly under flowing water Freezer calendar Fig EN 13 To prevent the quality of the frozen food from deteriorating do not exceed the storage duration The storage period depends on the type of
19. the telephone directory or in the customer service index Please orovide customer service with the appliance product number E Nr and production number FD These specifications can be found on the rating plate Fig il To prevent unnecessary call outs please assist customer service by quoting the product and production numbers This will save you additional costs 18 The evaporator refrigeration generator in the NoFrost system is covered in thick ice Remedial action To defrost the evaporator remove the frozen food with the compartments insulate well and store in a cool location Switch off the appliance and move it away from the wall Leave the appliance door open After approx 20 min the condensation begins to run into the evaporation pan at the rear of the appliance Fig M To prevent the evaporation pan from overflowing in this case mop up the condensation with a sponge The evaporator is defrosted when the water stops running into the evaporation pan Clean the interior Switch the appliance back on again Hold down temperature selection button fig M 4 for 10 seconds until an acknowledgement signal sounds After a short time check whether your appliance is cooling Repair order and advice on faults Contact information for all countries can be found on the enclosed customer service list GB IE US 0844 892 8979 Calls from a BT landline will be charged at up to 3 pence per minut
20. ver use electrical appliances inside the appliance e g heater electric ice maker etc Risk of explosion m Never use a steam cleaner to defrost or clean the appliance The steam may penetrate electrical parts and cause a short circuit Risk of electric shock m Do not use pointed or sharp edged implements to remove frost or layers of ice You could damage the refrigerant tubing Leaking refrigerant may ignite or cause eye Injuries m Do not store products which contain flammable propellants e g spray cans or explosive substances in the appliance Risk of explosion m Do not stand or support yourself on the base drawers or doors etc en m Before defrosting and cleaning the appliance pull out the mains plug or switch off the fuse Do not pull out the mains plug by tugging the cable m Bottles which contain a high percentage of alcohol must be sealed and stored in an upright position m Keep plastic parts and the door seal free of oil and grease Otherwise parts and door seal will become porous m Never cover or block the ventilation openings for the appliance m People childern incl who have limited physical sensory or mental abilities or inadequate knowledge must not use this appliance unless they are supervised or given meticulous instructions m Do not store bottled or canned drinks especially carbonated drinks in the freezer compartment Bottles and cans may explode m Never put frozen f
21. x U n O n en Instruction for Use en Table of Contents Safety and warning information 3 Information concerning disposal 5 Scope of delivery ccooousmsen oinaan 5 Ambient temperature and ventilation 6 Connecting the appliance 6 Getting to know your appliance 7 Switching the appliance on sesse 8 Setting the temperature oo eee 8 Alarmi Fun CUON sommes 9 Usable capacity es 9 Refrigerator compartment sesser 9 Freezer compartment ou eee 11 Max freezing capacity eseese 11 Freezing and Storing food 11 Freezing fresh food cscsscsceesssssseeees 12 Super freezing nn 13 Thawing frozen food eceeeesseeeeeeseeees 13 Interior fittings 2eme 13 HORS FOR a 14 Switching off and disconnecting the appliance ss 14 Cleaning the appliance 15 ROAD ES nas 15 Tips for saving energy uuuuieen 16 Operating NOISES RL 16 Eliminating minor faults yourself 17 Customer service seeenennnsnennnnnnnnennnnnnennn 18 Safety and warning Information Before you switch ON the appliance Please read the operating and installation instructions carefully They contain important intormation on how to install use and maintain the appliance The manufacturer is not liable if you fail to comply with the instructions and warnings Retain all documents for Subsequent use or for the next owner T
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