Bosch B21CL80SNS/01 Owner’s Manual
B21CL80SNS
en Operating and installation
instructions
fr Notices d’utilisation et de
montage
es Instrucciones de uso y de
montaje
en Table of Contents 3.....
fr Table des matières 25....
es Índice 47................
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4........
Disposal information 5........................
Scope of Delivery 6...........................
Installing the appliance 6......................
Aligning the appliance 7.......................
Connecting the appliance 7...................
Installing the handles 9.......................
Getting to know your appliance 10..............
Control and display panel 11...................
Operating tips 12..............................
Switching on the appliance 12..................
Setting the temperature 12.....................
Temperature unit 13...........................
Super Cool 13.................................
Super Freeze 13...............................
Eco Mode 14..................................
Auto Mode 14.................................
Child Lock 14.................................
Refrigerator compartment 14...................
Fresh food compartment 15....................
Freezer compartment 15.......................
Freezing food 15..............................
Freezing fresh food 16.........................
Thawing frozen food 16........................
Ice maker 16..................................
Interior Fittings 18..............................
Switching off and disconnecting the appliance 19.
Defrosting 19..................................
Cleaning 20...................................
LED light 20...................................
Energy saving tips 20..........................
Operating noises 20...........................
Before Calling for Service 21...................
Customer Service 22...........................
STATEMENT OF LIMITED
PRODUCT WARRANTY 23.....................
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Definitions
WARNING
This indicates that death or serious injuries may
occur as a result of not observing this warning.
CAUTION
This indicates that minor to moderate injuries may
occur as a result of not observing this warning.
NOTICE
This indicates that damage to appliance or property
may occur as a result of not observing this warning.
WARNING: Before you turn on the appliance
Please read the Operating and Installation Instructions
carefully, including the following. They contain
important safety information and instructions for
installation, use and maintenance of the appliance.
The manufacturer is not responsible if you fail to
comply with the instructions and warnings. Retain all
documents for subsequent use or for the next owner.
Technical safety
Improper installations and repairs may put the user at
risk.
Repairs must be performed by an authorized service
provider.
Only use original parts supplied by the manufacturer.
Only original manufacturer supplied parts satisfy safety
requirements.
If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must
be replaced by an authorized servicer.
The appliance comes with a UL listed 3-wire Power
Cord.
Never sever or remove the third (ground) conductor
from the power cord.
The appliance requires a 3-wire receptacle. The
receptacle must be installed by a licensed electrician
only. Comply with local codes.
Where there is a 2-wire standard wall receptacle, it is
the responsibility of the customer to have this
receptacle replaced with a correctly grounded 3-wire
wall receptacle. Do not use any adapter plugs.
Important information when using the appliance
n Never use electrical devices inside the appliance.
Risk of explosion!
n 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!
n Do not use pointed or sharp-edged objects to
remove frost or layers of ice. You could damage
the refrigerant tubes. Leaking refrigerant may ignite
or cause eye injuries.
n Do not store products that contain flammable
propellants (e.g. spray cans) or explosive
substances in the appliance. Risk of explosion!
n Do not stand or support yourself on the base,
drawers or doors or other parts of the appliance.
You could damage the appliance or be injured.
n To clean the appliance, pull out the power cord
plug or switch off the electrical breaker or fuse! Do
not pull out the power cord plug by tugging the
cable.
n Bottles that contain a high percentage of alcohol
must be sealed and stored in an upright position.
n Keep plastic parts and the door seals free of oil
and grease. Otherwise, plastic parts and door seal
will become porous.
n Never cover or block the ventilation openings for
the appliance. This forces the appliance to work
harder, increasing its power consumption.
n This appliance must not be used by children
without adult supervision or by disabled persons
without assistance.
n Do not store bottled or canned drinks (especially
carbonated drinks) in the freezer compartment.
Bottles and cans may explode!
n Do not place popsicles or ice cubes straight from
the freezer compartment into your mouth. Risk of
low-temperature burns!
n Do not touch frozen surfaces or food in the freezer
with wet hands. Skin may adhere to these
extremely cold surfaces. Risk of injury!
n Do not scrape off frost or stuck frozen food with a
knife or pointed object. You could damage the
appliance or be injured.
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Children in the household
Disposal information
WARNING
x Disposal of packaging
Keep children away from packaging and its parts.
Danger of suffocation from folding cartons and
cling wrap!
Do not allow children to play with the appliance!
If the appliance features a lock, keep the key out of
the reach of children.
The packaging protects your appliance from damage
during transit. All utilized materials are environmentally
safe and recyclable. Please help us by disposing of
the packaging in an environmentally friendly manner.
Please ask your dealer or inquire at your local
authority about current means of disposal.
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RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT
Please follow these instructions when product has
reached the end of service to help prevent accidents:
n Remove the doors.
n Leave the shelves in place so that children may not
easily climb inside.
General requirements
The appliance is suitable for
n refrigerating food
n freezing food
n making ice.
This appliance is intended for use in the home and the
home environment.
The refrigeration circuit has been tested for leaks
before leaving the factory.
State of California Proposition 65
Warnings
WARNING
This product contains chemicals known to the
State of Carlifornia to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
WARNING
Risk of suffocation from cardboard boxes and
plastic film!
Keep packaging and packaging components away
from children.
x Disposal of your old appliance
Old appliances are useful! Valuable raw materials can
be reclaimed by recycling old appliances.
WARNING
Risk of child entrapment!
Children can lock themselves in the appliance.
Before disposing of the old refrigerator:
Remove the doors and the freezer compartment
drawer.
Leave the shelves and containers in place so that
children may not easily climb inside.
Proper disposal of appliances:
1. Pull out the power plug.
2. Cut off the power cord and discard with the power
plug.
3. Do not take out the trays and shelves. This helps to
prevent children from climbing in!
4. Do not allow children to play with the appliance.
Could cause suffocation!
Refrigerators contain refrigerants and their insulation
contains gases. Refrigerant and gases must be
disposed of properly. Follow local ordinances for
disposal. Ensure that the tubing of the refrigerant
circuit is not damaged prior to proper disposal.
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Installation location
Scope of Delivery
After unpacking all parts, check for any damage in
transit.
If there is damage, do not plug in your appliance.
Please contact the dealer.
The following parts are included:
n Free-standing appliance
n Interior fittings (depending on model)
n Bag containing installation materials
n Operating instructions
n Installation instructions
n Customer service booklet
n Warranty enclosure
n Registration card
n Information on the energy consumption and noises
Risk of explosion!
Do not install the appliance near explosive or
flammable substances.
A dry, well-ventilated room is suitable as an installation
location. The installation location should not be
exposed to direct sunlight or placed near a heat
source, e.g. a cooker, radiator, etc. If installation next
to a heat source is unavoidable, use a suitable
insulating plate or observe the following minimum
distances from the heat source:
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To ensure that the Ice Maker functions correctly, the
appliance must be upright.
(3 cm) to electric or gas stoves.
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(30 cm) to oil or solid fuel stoves.
WARNING
Installing the appliance
Have an authorized technician install and connect the
appliance according to the enclosed Installation
Instructions.
WARNING
Do not install the appliance:
n outdoors,
n in an environment subject to drips of water,
n in rooms with risk of frost.
Transporting
The appliance is heavy and must be secured during
transport and installation.
The castors are provided for installation purposes
only.
Do not use the castors for transporting the appliance.
WARNING
Risk of injury!
The appliance is very heavy. It can fall over and
cause serious injuries during transport and
installation. At least two people are required to
install the appliance safely. Keep the refrigerator
doors closed until the appliance is upright and level
at the installation location.
Hidden surfaces may have sharp edges. Use
caution when reaching behind or under appliance.
Climatic classes
The climate class can be found on the rating plate.
The climate class indicates within which ambient
temperatures the appliance can be operated.
Climatic class
SN 50 °F to 90 °F (+10 °C to 32 °C)
N 61 °F to 90 °F (+16 °C to 32 °C)
ST 61 °F to 100 °F (+16 °C to 38 °C)
T 61 °F to 110 °F (+16 °C to 43 °C)
Permitted ambient temperature
Subsurface
NOTICE
The appliance is very heavy.
The floor on which the appliance is to be installed
must be rigid. Reinforce the floor, if necessary.
Ventilation
The refrigeration unit is ventilated only via the
ventilation grille in the base. Never cover the
ventilation grille or place anything in front of it.
Otherwise the refrigeration unit must work harder,
increasing the power consumption.
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Aligning the appliance
NOTICE
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2. Insert the supplied fastener-ring (A) using a pair of
pliers (B) in the gap between the
hinge-grommet (C) and the lower hinge (D). The
number of fasten-rings you will need to insert
depends on the gap.
To ensure that the appliance operates correctly, use
a level to align the appliance.
If the appliance is not level, water may flow out of the
ice maker, ice cubes may be irregular, or the doors
may not close properly.
1. Place the appliance in the designated location.
2. So that the appliance cannot move, unscrew the
two front feet until they are standing firmly on the
floor.
3. Screw the feet in/out until the appliance is exactly
level.
4. Use the level to check if the appliance is level.
NOTICE
To ensure that the appliance does not move, the
front feet must be firmly planted on the floor.
5. If the height of the refrigerator compartment doors
are uneven or if the freezer compartment drawer is
slanted after adjusting the level of the appliance,
use the following method to adjust them.
Adjusting the refrigerator doors
The appliance must be level in order to get the doors
to align.
1. Raise the lower door up to the level of the higher
door.
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C
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D
Installing the base plate
1. Mount the base plate.
2. Insert the three screws and tighten.
Connecting the appliance
Have a technician install and connect the appliance
according to the enclosed Installation Instructions.
Do not remove the transportation protection devices
from the shelves and storage compartments until the
appliance has been installed and aligned.
Always connect the water before the power.
Apart from statutory national regulations, you should
comply with all applicable local electricity and water
companies codes and requirements.
After installing the appliance, wait at least 6 hours
before switching the appliance on. During
transportation the oil in the compressor may have
flowed into the refrigeration system.
Before switching the appliance on for the first time,
clean the interior of the appliance (see chapter
“Cleaning the Appliance”).
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Water connection
WARNING
Risk of electric shock and damage to the appliance!
Disconnect the appliance from the power source
before performing any work on the water
connection.
Only a qualified installation technician may connect
the appliance to the water supply in accordance
with plumbing and relevant water utility company
regulations.
Connect the appliance to a drinking water line only:
n Minimum pressure:
0.17 MPa (1.72 bar)
n Maximum pressure:
0.82 MPa (8.25 bar)
n Pressure over 0.82 MPa (8.25 bar): install a
pressure limiter between drinking water connection
and hose set.
The water may be connected only by a competent
plumber according to the local regulations of the
appropriate Water Supply company.
A cold water connection is necessary for operating the
ice maker. The water pressure must be between
25 and 120 p.s.i. (1.72 and 8.25 bar). The installation
must correspond to the local plumbing regulations.
A separate Shut-Off-Valve should be installed in the
cold-water inflow.
The Shut-Off-Valve should not be located behind the
appliance. It is recommended that you mount the
Shut-Off-Valve directly next to the appliance or at
another place that is easily accessible.
When installing the water connection, pay attention to
the permissible installation area for the water line.
For connection to the drinking water line use only
water pipes that are suitable for drinking water.
Observe national regulations and the connection
conditions of the local Water Supply companies.
If the water from your water line is not drinkable, add
an external water filter.
Connecting the water line
Most homes are equipped with water line installation
parts. If yours is not or needs replacing, water line
installation kits are available to purchase from
BSH part number 00646836 or from a hardware
store/dealer.
1. Shut off the main water supply line.
2. Install a shut-off valve and ¼” water line,
accessible with product in place. Refer to local
code and instructions with water line installation kit
(not included).
3. Pull back the collar (B) of the quick connect
supplied on line (A).
At the lower portion of the product.
4. Insert newly installed supply line (C) into the quick
connect and release collar (B).
5. Gently tug on the supply line to insure proper fit.
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A
A
B
C
6. Turn main water back on and check for leaks.
Water filter
CAUTION
Do not use the appliance in places where the water
quality is unsafe or unknown without taking
suitable disinfection precautions before and after
filtering.
A water filter for filtering particles can be purchased
from customer service.
The water filter should be replaced after 6 months at
the latest.
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Electrical connection
WARNING
Risk of electric shock and fire if electrical
connection is not installed properly!
Plug into a fixed, grounded 3-prong outlet only. The
outlet must be installed and grounded according to
code by a qualified electrician. If necessary, have
the installation inspected by a qualified technician
to ensure it is properly grounded.
Never remove grounding conductor.
Do not use an extension cord, adapters or power
strip.
Non-compliance with these instructions may result
in death, fire or an electric shock. Improper
connection of the grounding conductor may result
in an electric shock. If you are in doubt whether the
appliance has been grounded properly, have the
appliance tested by a qualified electrician.
The receptacle must be installed according to the
Installation Manual.
Connect the appliance to 115 V/60 Hz AC through a
correctly installed 3-pole grounded receptacle. The
receptacle must be protected with a 10 to 16 A fuse.
The appliance comes with a UL registered 3-wire
Power Cord.
Please see the following table:
Appliance
Fridge-freezer 6.0 amps
Check on the Rating Plate whether the indicated
voltage and current type correspond with the values of
your power supply. The location of the Rating Plate
can be found in the chapter “Customer Service”.
Maximum simultaneous load
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Installing the handles
Storage door handle
1. Take the cold storage door handle out of the box
and place it as per the direction shown in the figure
(Note: i.e. the direction which both screw holes on
the handle are close to the edge) and hang the
handle above the set bolt.
2. Use the small hexagon wrench supplied in the box
to set the handle screws into both the small
screwed holes on the handle. After they are
screwed down, gently shake the handle to confirm
the handle is tightened.
Instructions for installation of cold storage door handle
Difference between the chilling and refrigeration
handle:
Lie them flat, the one with higher chordal height is the
refrigeration handle.
WARNING
Never connect the appliance to electronic energy
saving devices.
Our appliances can be used with power line and
sine-controlled inverters. Power line-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.
Refrigeration door handle
The assembly steps of the refrigeration door handle
are the same as the ones of the cold storage door
handle. During the assembly of the handle the
direction of tapping hole is downward (to the ground).
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Getting to know your appliance
These operating and installation instructions apply to several models. The illustrations may differ from your particular
model.
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A Refrigerator compartment
can be adjusted
between 34 °F (+1 °C)
and 44 °F (+7 °C)
B Freezer compartment
can be adjusted
between 9 °F (-13 °C)
and -8 °F (-22 °C)
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1 Control and display panel
2 Left door for refrigerator compartment
3 Right door for refrigerator compartment
4 Door handle
5 Drawer handle
6 Upper freezer drawer
7 Lower freezer drawer
8 Butter box
9 Large tray
10 Fruit and vegetable drawers
11 Fresh food compartment
12 Ice maker
13 Ice storage box
14 Switch for refrigerator compartment lamp
15 Cantilever rack
16 Folded cantilever rack
17 Small tray
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Control and display panel
Display
When turned on for the first time all icons show in display for 3 seconds then turn into black.
Display control
Normally after 30 seconds with no actions for door opening and no button operation the display panel light will go
out. Every time when open door, close door or touch button the display panel returns to normal display.
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1 “Refrigerator Temp.” button
Button for
n adjusting the temperature in the refrigerator
compartment
n switching the ”Super Cool” function on and off.
2 ”Eco Mode” button
Button for switching the Eco Mode on and off.
3 ”Ice Maker” button
Button for switching the ice maker on and off.
4 “Freezer Temp.” button
Button for
n adjusting the temperature in the freezer
compartment
n switching the ”Super freeze” function on and off.
5 ”Auto Mode” button
Button for switching the Auto Mode on and off.
6 ”Child Lock” button
Button for switching the Child Lock on and off.
7 Refrigerator compartment icon
8 Refrigerator indicate
9 Off icon
Means refrigerator shut down
10 Refrigerator compartment temperature display
Displays the temperature set for the refrigerator
compartment.
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11 Freezer compartment icon
12 Freezer indicate
13 Freezer compartment temperature display
Displays the temperature set for the freezer
compartment.
14 Symbols on the display panel
Super Cool
Appears when the ”Super Cool” function is
on.
Eco Mode
Appears when the Eco Mode is on.
Ice Maker
Appears when the ice maker is on.
Super Freeze
Appears when the ”Super Freeze” function
is on.
Auto Mode
Appears when the Auto Mode is on.
Child Lock
Appears when the Child Lock is on.
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Operating tips
Opening and closing the refrigerator compartment doors
The refrigerator compartment doors can be opened
and closed independently.
The left refrigerator compartment door has a foldaway
door bar.
Please keep strictly to the warnings on the label of the
foldaway door bar. It is normal for the surface of the
foldaway door bar to be hot. Moisture on the surface is
normal in summer or when the surrounding
environment is wet. Moisture should be removed.
NOTICE
Risk of damage to the appliance!
The door bar could become damaged if you attempt
to close the left refrigerator compartment door when
the door bar is not folded back.
Before closing the refrigerator compartment doors,
make sure that the door bar is folded at a right angle
to the door.
Switching on the appliance
NOTICE
After installing the appliance, wait at least 6 hours
before plugging in the appliance. The oil in the
compressor may have flowed into the refrigeration
system during transport.
Connect the appliance plug to the outlet.
After the appliance has been plugged in, the
refrigeration process will begin. The interior light in the
refrigerator compartment switches on when the door
is open.
It will take several hours for the inside of the appliance
to reach the temperatures set at the factory. Do not
place food in the appliance until these temperatures
are reached.
Setting the temperature
Refrigerator compartment
The temperature can be adjusted between
34 °F (+1 °C) up to 44 °F (+7 °C).
1. Press the “Refrigerator Temp.” button.
The refrigerator compartment temperature illuminate.
2. Press the “Refrigerator Temp.” button until the
desired refrigerator compartment temperature is
set.
When closing the left refrigerator compartment door,
the door bar folds behind the right refrigerator
compartment door, forming a seal between the
refrigerator compartment doors.
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After the temperature adjustment is completed, the
new temperature setting will be active for 15 seconds
after button was pressed.
We recommend a setting of 39 °F (+4 °C).
Perishable foods should not be stored at temperatures
higher than 39 °F (+4 °C).
Freezer compartment
The temperature can be adjusted between
9 °F (-13 °C) up to -8 °F (-22 °C).
1. Press the “Freezer Temp.” button.
The freezer compartment temperature illuminate.
2. Press the “Freezer Temp.” button until the desired
refrigerator compartment temperature is set.
After the temperature adjustment is completed, the
new temperature setting will be active for 15 seconds
after button was pressed.
We recommend a setting of 0 °F (-18 °C).
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Super Cool
Super Cool cools the refrigerator compartment down
as low as possible.
Super Cool is particularly recommended for the
following:
n Before placing large quantities of food in the
refrigerator compartment.
n To cool drinks quickly.
To switch on Super Cool:
Press the “Refrigerator Temp.” button for 3 seconds.
Temperature unit
The temperature can be displayed in degrees
Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius (°C).
After the appliance is switched on, the temperature
appears in degrees Fahrenheit (°F).
To set the temperature unit:
Press the ”Auto Mode” button for 3 seconds.
The temperature unit switches.
The temperature is set to 34 °F (+1 °C).
To switch off Super Cool:
Press the “Refrigerator Temp.” button for 3 seconds.
Super Freeze
Food should be frozen as quickly as possible in order
to retain their vitamins, nutritional value, appearance
and flavor.
To prevent an undesirable rise in temperature when
placing fresh food in the freezer compartment, switch
on Super Freeze several hours beforehand.
As a rule, 4 to 6 hours is adequate. Allow for a
minimum of 24 hours if planning to use the maximum
freezing capacity.
Smaller quantities of food can be frozen without Super
Freeze.
To switch on Super Freeze:
Press the ”Freezer Temp.” button for 3 seconds.
The temperature is set to -8 °F (-22 °C).
To switch off Super Freeze:
Press the ”Freezer Temp.” button for 3 seconds.
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Eco Mode
The temperature of refrigerator compartment is
automatically set to 44 °F (7 °C) and the temperature
of the freezer compartment is set to 5 °F (-15 °C).
To switch on Eco Mode:
Press the ”Eco Mode” button.
The ”Eco Mode” symbol appears.
To switch off Eco Mode:
Press the ”Eco Mode” button.
The ”Eco Mode” symbol disappears.
Child Lock
When the Child Lock is activated, all of the buttons on
the control and display panel are locked.
To switch the Child Lock on or off:
Press the ”Child Lock” button for 3 seconds.
The ”Child Lock” symbol appears when the Child Lock
is activated.
Refrigerator compartment
WARNING
Auto Mode
The temperature of refrigerator compartment is
automatically set to 41 °F (5 °C) and the temperature
of the freezer compartment is set to 0 °F (-18 °C).
To switch on Auto Mode:
Press the ”Auto Mode” button.
The ”Auto Mode” symbol appears.
To switch off Auto Mode:
Press the ”Auto Mode” button.
The ”Auto Mode” symbol disappears.
Risk of explosion!
Do not store explosive substances in the appliance.
The Refrigerator compartment is the ideal storage
location for ready meals, cakes and pastries,
preserved food, condensed milk, hard cheese, fruit
and vegetables sensitive to cold as well as tropical
fruit.
When purchasing food, please note
The freshness at point of purchase is important for the
shelf-life of your food. In principle, the fresher the
produce when placed in the “Cool-Fresh” Container,
the longer it stays fresh. Therefore, when buying food,
always pay attention to the degree of freshness.
Observe the expiration date specified by the
manufacturer for ready products and bottled products.
Arranging Food in the Appliance
n Wrap or cover food before placing in the appliance.
This will retain the aroma, color and freshness of
the food. In addition, flavors will not be transferred
between foods and the plastic parts in the
appliance will not become discolored.
n Allow warm food and drinks to cool down before
placing in the appliance.
n Do not block air outlet openings with food in the
refrigerator compartment, 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.
n Avoid contact of oil and fat with the plastic parts
and door seal.
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Fresh food compartment
The following foods are unsuitable for keeping in the fresh food compartment
n Fruit and vegetables that are sensitive to the cold
(e.g. pineapples, bananas, papaya and citrus fruits,
aubergines, cucumbers, zucchini, peppers,
tomatoes and potatoes) should be stored outside
the refrigerator at temperatures between about
+8 °C and +12 °C in order to keep their flavor and
condition at their best.
The following foods are suitable for keeping in the fresh food compartment
n Fish, seafood, meat, sausage and cold meats, dairy
products, ready meals
n Vegetables (e.g. carrots, asparagus, celery, leeks,
beetroot, mushrooms, cabbage, broccoli,
cauliflower, sprouts, kohlrabi)
n Lettuce varieties (e.g. lamb's lettuce, iceberg,
chicory, round lettuce)
n Herbs (e.g. dill, parsley, chives, basil)
n Fruit (varieties not sensitive to cold, e.g. apples,
peaches, berries, grapes).
CAUTION
After power failure or disconnection of the
appliance from the mains, the temperature of the
fresh food compartment must be readjusted.
Freezer compartment
WARNING
Risk of explosion!
Never store products containing flammable
propellants (such as spray cans) or explosive or
easily combustible substances in the appliance.
CAUTION
Do not refreeze thawing or thawed food. Before
freezing the food, first boil or fry it. Never keep
frozen food longer than the maximum storage
duration.
Using the freezer compartment
n To store deep-frozen food.
n To freeze food.
n To make and store ice cubes.
NOTICE
Make sure that the freezer compartment drawers are
always kept closed. The frozen food will thaw if the
freezer compartment drawers are open. The freezer
compartment will become covered with thick ice.
Also: Energy will be lost due to high power
consumption.
When the freezer compartment drawers are closed,
low pressure occurs inside the compartment.
If you cannot reopen the freezer compartment
drawers right away, wait two to three minutes until
the low pressure has adjusted itself.
Freezing food
Purchasing Frozen Food
n Packaging must not be damaged.
n Use by the “expiration” date.
n Temperature in the supermarket freezer must be
0 °F (-18 °C) or lower.
n If possible, transport deep-frozen food in an
insulated bag and place immediately in the Freezer
Compartment.
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Freezing fresh food
Freeze fresh and undamaged food only.
To retain the best possible nutritional value, flavor and
color, vegetables should be blanched before freezing.
Eggplants, peppers, zucchini and asparagus do not
require blanching.
Literature on freezing and blanching can be found in
bookshops.
NOTICE
Keep food that is to be frozen away from food that is
already frozen.
n The following foods are suitable for freezing:
Cakes and pastries, fish and seafood, meat, game,
poultry, vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs without
shells, dairy products such as cheese, butter and
quark, and ready meals and leftovers such as
soups, stews, cooked meat and fish, potato dishes,
soufflés and desserts.
n The following foods are not suitable for freezing:
Types of vegetables that are usually consumed raw
such as lettuce or radishes, eggs in shells, grapes,
whole apples, pears and peaches, hard-boiled
eggs, yogurt, butter milk, sour cream, crème
fraîche and mayonnaise.
Packing Frozen Food
To prevent food from losing its flavor or drying out,
place in airtight containers.
1. Place food in packaging.
2. Remove air.
3. Seal the wrapping.
4. Label packaging with contents and date of freezing.
Suitable Packaging:
Cling wrap, polyethylene hose film, aluminum foil,
freezer containers. These products are available from
specialist outlets.
Unsuitable Packaging:
Wrapping paper, greaseproof paper, cellophane, bin
liners and used shopping bags.
Items Suitable for Sealing Packaged Food:
Rubber bands, plastic clips, string, cold-resistant
adhesive tape, etc. Bags and tubular film made of
polyethylene can be sealed with a film heat sealer.
Thawing frozen food
CAUTION
Risk of poisoning!
Do not refreeze food that is beginning to thaw or
has already thawed. The food cannot be refrozen
until it has been prepared (boiled or fried). Do not
store these refrozen products for the maximum
storage period.
Depending on the type of food and its intended use,
frozen food can be thawed as follows:
n in the refrigerator compartment
n in an electric oven with/without fan-assisted hot air
n in the microwave.
Ice maker
The ice maker makes ice cubes.
When the ice storage box is full, the ice maker stops
ice production automatically.
The ice maker is capable of producing 2.8 - 3.3 lb
(1.3 - 1.5 kg) of ice in 24 hours depending on the
temperature of freezer compartment, surrounding
temperature, frequency of door opening/closing and
other working conditions.
Points to observe when switching on for the first time
The ice maker only functions when the appliance is
connected to the water supply.
The ice maker starts to make ice cubes as soon as
the appliance has reached the set temperature.
When using the ice maker for the first time, do not use
the first 30 to 40 ice cubes for reasons of hygiene.
Switching on
1. Make sure that ice storage box is in its place and
locked into position.
2. Press the ”Ice Maker” button.
Storage life of frozen food
The storage life depends on the type of food. At a
temperature setting of 0 °F (-18 °C):
n Fish, sausage, ready meals, cakes and pastries:
up to 6 months
n Cheese, poultry and meat:
up to 8 months
n Fruit and vegetables:
up to 12 months.
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The ”Ice Maker” symbol appears.
Before the ice maker is switched on again after a long
period, clean the ice cube maker and the ice storage
box.
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When the ice maker is switched on, the temperature
for the freezer compartment automatically shown on
the display is 0° F (‐18 °C).
Notes on using the ice-maker
You will hear the sound of the motor after about two
hours. This is the sound of the pump providing water
to the ice maker and does not indicate a malfunction.
It is normal that several ice cubes may stick together
or get crushed.
Ice making takes longer if you open the drawer
frequently.
Switching off
Before switching the ice maker off, it is most important
that you switch the water supply to the appliance off
for a few hours.
1. Press the ”Ice Maker” button.
Taking out and cleaning the ice cube box
If the ice maker is not used for a long period, ice
cubes that are first produced might have an
unpleasant smell. You must take out and clean the ice
cube box.
1. Open the upper drawer in the freezer
compartment.
2. Turn the handle from the horizontal position to
vertical to release the lock.
3. Pull the ice maker rack out.
4. Take out the ice cube box.
The ”Ice Maker” symbol disappears.
2. Taking out and cleaning the ice storage box.
3. Taking out and cleaning the ice cube box.
5. Rinse the ice cube box with warm water (below
140 °F / 60 °C). Do not use detergent.
6. Dry the ice cube box completely by air to ensure
that water droplets in the ice cube box are gone
which could otherwise cause abnormal functioning
of the ice maker.
7. Insert the ice cube box onto the ice maker rack.
8. Push in the ice maker rack.
9. Turn the handle from the vertical position to
horizontal to lock.
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Interior Fittings
Cantilever rack
The cantilever rack can be adjusted to the proper
height required by various food items.
Adjusting
Tilt the rack upward, raise it and pull it out towards
you.
During installation, put the upper end of the fixed leg
into the desired slot. Lower the rack. The lower end of
the fixed leg engages into a lower slot.
Unfolding
Pull out the retractable glass rack directly until it is at
the fore-end level of fixed glass rack, then the buckle
of retractable glass rack will drop into the slot of fixed
rack and will not withdraw due to factor of gravity.
Bottle rack
Folded cantilever rack
Folding
Put fore-end of the retractable glass rack up until it
coincides with rear-end.
Lower freezer drawer
1. Pull out the lower freezer drawer to the proper
position.
2. Press the buttons in both slots respectively (must
press both sides at the same time), pull out the
freezer drawer until it stops.
3. Take out the lower drawer as directed by the
arrows.
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Big drawer
The big drawer has a maximum load of 22 lb (10 kg).
Pulling out and installing the big drawer
1. Pull out the big drawer.
2. Find the hooks at the left and right sides at the
drawer bottom (shown in the figure).
3. Hold the hook at two sides with a nose pliers and
push it up and out of the groove of sliding rail and
take out the hook at the other side with the same
method.
4. Take out the drawer.
Hook
Big drawer
Sliding rail
5. Install the drawer by putting the hook into the slots.
Switching off and disconnecting the appliance
Disconnecting the appliance
If the appliance is not used for an extended period of
time:
1. It is imperative that you disconnect the water
supply to the appliance for a few hours before
switching off the appliance.
2. Remove all food from the appliance.
3. Unplug the appliance.
4. Empty and clean the ice maker and the ice storage
box.
5. Clean the appliance interior (see ”Cleaning the
appliance”).
To prevent odors, leave the appliance doors open.
Defrosting
Freezer compartment
The fully automatic Nofrost system ensures that the
freezer compartment remains free of ice. Defrosting is
not required.
Refrigerator compartment
Defrosting takes place automatically.
The condensation runs through the drainage hole into
an evaporation pan at the rear of the appliance.
Switching off the appliance
Unplug the appliance or switch off the fuse.
Switching the refrigerator compartment on and off
To switch on:
Press the ”Eco Mode” button for 3 seconds.
The refrigerator compartment is turned off and a beep
tone sounds.
The refrigerator temperature area shows ”- -” and the
”Off” icon appears.
To switch on:
Press the ”Eco Mode” button for 3 seconds.
Refrigerator compartment is turned on and a beep
tone sounds.
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Cleaning
WARNING
Risk of electric shock!
Unplug the appliance or switch off the fuse before
cleaning the appliance.
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury or damage to property,
observe the following:
Never use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance.
Do not use abrasive or acidic cleaning agents or
solvents.
Wipe lights and the control and display panel with a
damp cloth only. Do not let water used for cleaning
drip into the lights or onto the control and display
panel.
Do not let cleaning water run into the drainage hole
in the evaporation area.
Never clean shelves and containers in a
dishwasher. The parts may warp.
Cleaning the appliance
The Vita Fresh compartments and deli drawer can be
removed for cleaning.
1. Unplug the appliance or switch off the fuse.
2. Remove all food from the appliance and store in a
cool location.
3. Clean the appliance with a soft cloth, using
lukewarm water and a small amount of
pH-balanced dishwashing liquid.
4. Rub dry when done.
5. Wipe the door seal with clear water only and then
thoroughly wipe dry.
6. After cleaning, reconnect to switch on the
appliance.
Energy saving tips
n Install the appliance in a dry, well ventilated room,
but not in direct sunlight and not near a heat
source (radiator, stove, etc.). Use an insulating
plate, if required.
n Allow warm food and drinks to cool down before
placing in the appliance.
n When thawing frozen food, place it in the
refrigerator compartment. The low temperature of
the frozen products cools the food in the appliance.
n Open and close the appliance doors and drawers
as quickly as possible.
Operating noises
Normal noises
Humming - refrigerating unit is running. The fan in the
circulating air system is running.
Bubbling, whirring or gurgling noises - refrigerant is
flowing through the tubing or water is flowing into the
ice maker.
Clicking - motor is switching on or off. The solenoid
valve at the water connection is opening or closing.
Rumbling - ready ice cubes from the ice maker are
falling into the ice storage box.
Solving simple noise problems
The appliance is not level
Align the appliance using a level. Use the
height-adjustable feet.
The appliance is touching adjacent units or
appliances
Move the appliance away from adjacent units or
appliances.
Loose or sticking drawers, baskets or storage areas
Check the removable parts and, if required, reinsert
them.
Receptacles are touching each other
Move bottles or receptacles slightly away from each
other.
LED light
The appliance features a maintenance-free LED light.
CAUTION
Risk of eye injury from Class 1M laser light (IEC
60825)!
Do not look directly into the light with optical
instruments.
These lights must be repaired by customer service or
an authorized technicians only.
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Before Calling for Service
Before you call Customer Service:
Please check whether you can troubleshoot yourself based on the following information.
Customer Service may charge you for an unnecessary service call – even if the appliance is still under warranty!
Appliance
Problem
No display on the
display panel, interior
light is not working,
and the appliance is
not working.
The interior light is not
working.
Food is too cold. Temperature has been set too low. Adjust to a higher temperature.
Food is too warm. Door will not close properly.
Possible cause Corrective action
The power cord is not plugged in. Plug in the power cord.
The fuse has blown or circuit breaker has
been tripped.
Power outage. Wait until power has been restored. If
The light switch to the freezer or
refrigerator compartment is sticking.
The LED bulb is defective. See ”LED light”.
Temperature has been set too high. Select a lower temperature.
Ventilation opening is blocked. Remove any food blocking the ventilation
Replace fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
Check if electricity is present at outlet.
necessary, contact an electrician or the utility
company.
Check whether the light switch can be moved.
Align the appliance with a level. See ”Aligning
the appliance”.
Check the position of the drawers and
correct, if necessary.
Check the door seals and foldaway door bar;
if necessary, clean or correct position.
opening.
Appliance has an
unpleasant odor.
Water droplets are
forming on the exterior
of the appliance.
Doors were opened frequently or were
open for an extended period of time.
A large amount of fresh food has been
placed in refrigerator.
Food with a strong odor was placed in the
refrigerator.
The interior compartment is dirty. Clean the interior compartment.
Door will not close properly.
Humidity is too high. This may be normal in certain regions.
Wait until the temperature in the appliance
drops.
Fresh food must first reach the correct
storage temperature.
Wrap up the food or place it in an airtight
container.
Align the appliance with a level. See ”Aligning
the appliance”.
Check the position of the drawers and
correct, if necessary.
Check the door seals and foldaway door bar;
if necessary, clean or correct position.
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