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Contents

IMPORTANT		SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.		. . . . .	. . . . .	. . .	.	.	. .	. . . . . .. .. .. .. .. .4. . . . .
Congratulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . .5. . . . .											. . .
Your new appliance. . . . . . . . .				. . . . .	. . . . .	. . .	.	.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .6. . . . .			. .
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . .				. . . . .	. . . . .	. .. ..	..	..	.. ..	.. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . . 7. . . . . .	. . .
Connection	to the		power supply. . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . .	.	.	. .	. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .8. .. ..	.. .
Connecting the water. . . . . . . .				. . . . .	. . . . .	. . .	.	.	.. ..	.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .8. .. .	. .
Switching	on	the	appliance. . . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . .	.	.	. .	.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 8.. .. ..	.. .

Switching off and disconnecting the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8. . . .

Functions . . . . . . .		. . . . . .	. . . . .	. .	. . .	.	..	.. .. ..	..	.. .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . . . 9. . . . . .	. . .
Variable interior design. .		. . . . .	. . . . .	. .	. . .	.	.	. . .	.	.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..9.. .. .	.
Control panel. . . . . .		. . . . .	. . . . .	. .	. . .	.	. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . . .10. . . . . . .				. .
Setting	the temperature.	. . . . . .	. . . . .	. .	. . .	.	.	. . .	.	.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..11.. .. .. .	.
Super function. . . . .		. . . . . .	. . . . .	. .	. . .	.	. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . 11. . . . . . . .				. .
Setup	mode. . . . . .	. . . . . .	. . . . .	. .	. . .	.	.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . . . 11. . . . . . . .				. .

Settings which can be changed in setup. mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12. . . . .

Vacation Mode. . . . . .		. . . . . . . . . .	. . .	.	.	.	. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .13. . . . . . .						. .
Sabbath Mode. . . . . .		. . . . . . . . . .	. . .	.	.	.	. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .13. . . . . . .						. .
Freezing and storing. . . .		. . . . . . . . . .	. . .	.	.	.	. .	.	.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .13. .. . . .				.
IceMaker . . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . . .	. . .	.	.	. .. .. .. ..				..	..	.. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . . 14. . . . . . . .	. .
How to save energy. . . .		. . . . . . . . . .	. . .	.	.	.	. .	.	..	..	.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..15.. . . . . .		.
Defrosting . . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . . .	. . .	.	.	.	.. ..	..	..	..	..	.. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . 15. . . . . . . .	. .
Operating noises. . . . .		. . . . . . . . . .	. . .	.	.	.	. .	.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..15. . . . . . .					. .
Cleaning the appliance. . .		. . . . . . . . . .	. . .	.	.	.	. .	.	. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .16. .. .. .				.
Odors . . . . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . . .	. . .	.	..	..	.. ..	..	.. .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . .16. . . . . . . .				. .
Warning	messages via the	display. . . . . . . .	. . .	.	.	.	. .	.	.	.	.	. . . .. .. .. .. .. .. ..17.. .. .. .	.
Appliance self8test. . . . .		. . . . . . . . . .	. . .	.	.	.	. .	.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .17. . . . . . .					.
Resetting	factory settings.	. . . . . . . . . .	. . .	.	.	.	. .	.	.	.	. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 18.. .. .. ..		.
Water filter. . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . . .	. . .	.	. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . . . . 18. . . . . . . .								. .
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .21. . . . . . .													. .
Changing the bulb. . . . .		. . . . . . . . . .	. . .	.	.	.	. .	.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .23. . . . . . .					.
Service . . . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . . .	. . .	.	. .. .. .. .. ..					..	.. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . . . .23. . . . . . . .		. .
Warranty . . . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . . .	. . .	.	.	..	.. ..	..	..	..	.. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . . .24. . . . . . . .		. .

Français . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .25. .. .. . .

Español . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. ... ... ... ... ... ...50... .. .. .

3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ

AND

SAVE

THESE

INSTRUCTIONS!

e WARNING

8. Before

replacing

a

burned9out

Grounding

instruction

When

using

this

appliance,

light

bulb,

set

theon/off

switch

in

the

OFF

position to

turn offThis appliance

must

be

grounded.

always

exercise

basic

safety

the

lights

in

order

to

avoid

In the

event

of

a

malfunction or

precautions,

including

the

breakdown,

grounding will

reduce

contact with

a

live

wire

following:

filament.

9.

A

burned9out

light

bulb

may

the risk

of

electric

shock

by

providing

a

path

of

least

resistance

1. Use

this

appliance

only

for

its

break

when

being

replaced.

for the

electric

current.

intended purpose

as

described

NOTE: Setting

the

freezer

in

this

Owner's

Manual.

temperature

controls toOFF

Improper

connection

of

the

2. This

freezer

must be

properly

does not remove power to theequipment grounding

conductor

installed

in

accordance

with

the

light

circuit.

may result in electric shock. Have

Installation

Instructions

before

it

10.

Do not refreeze frozen foods

the appliance

checked

by

a qualified

is

used.

which

have

thawed

completely. electrician

or

service

technician

3. Do

not

allow

children

to climb,

if you

are

in

doubt

as

to

whether

the appliance

has

been

properly

stand

or

hang on

the

shelves

in

WARNING

e

grounded.

the freezer. They could seriously

injure

themselves

and

damage

RISK

OF

CHILD

ENTRAPMENT

Some

local

regulations

may

require

the

freezer.

Child

entrapment

and

suffocation

a seperate ground. In such cases,

4. After

your

freezer is

in

are

not

problems

of

the

past.

Junkedthe required

accessory

ground wire,

operation,

do

not

touch

the

cold

surfacesor

abandoned

refrigeration

products clamp

and

screw

must

be

in

the

freezer

compartment,

are

still

dangerous

- even

if they

purchasedwill

seperately.

sit for •just a few days." If you are

particularly

when

hands

are

Never

ground

the appliance

to

damp or wet.

Skin

may adheregetting rid of your old appliance,

plastic

plumbing lines, gas

lines or

to

these

extremely

cold

please

follow

these

instructions

to

help

prevent

accidents.

water

pipes.

surfaces.

5. Do

not

store

or

use

gasoline

Before

You Throw

Away

Your

Old

CFC

DISPOSAL

other

flammable

vapors

and

Refrigeration

Product:

Your old

freezer

may have

a cooling

liquids in

the

vicinity

of

this

or-

Take off

the

doors.

system that

used

CFC's

any other

appliance.

-

Leave

the

shelves

in

place

so

(chlorofluorocarbons).

CFC's

are

6. In

freezers

with

an

automatic

that

children

may not

easily

believed

to

harm

stratospheric

icemaker,

avoid

contact

with

the

climb

inside.

ozone.

moving parts of the ejector

mechanism, or with the heating

Electrical

Connection

If you are throwing away an old

element

located

on

the

bottom

refrigeration product, make sure the

of the icemaker. Do not place The

appliance comes with an UL

CFC refrigerant is removed for

fingers

or

hands

on

the

listed,

39wire

power

supply

cord.

proper disposal by a qualified

automatic

icemaking

The

appliance

requires

a

39wire

servicer. If you intentionally release

mechanism

while

the

freezer

is

this CFC

refrigerant,

you can be

plugged

in.

receptacle.

subject to fines and imprisonment

7. Unplug

your freezer

before

The

receptacle

must

be

installed byunder

provisions

of

environmental

legislation.

cleaning

and

making

repairs.

a licensed

electrician

only.

NOTE: We

strongly

recommend

that

any

servicing be

performed

by

a

qualified

individual.

4

Retain all documents for subsequent

This symbol is used to draw the

use or for the next owner. user's attention to something in

particular. General information

This appliance is suitable for: - storing frozen food,

- freezing food, - making ice.

This appliance is designed for domestic use only.

IMPORTANT

Save these instructions for local					Congratulations
inspector's	use.	Observe all
governing	codes	and	ordinances.
Note to	Installer3 Be		sure to		With the purchase of your new
				leave		have opted for a modern,
these instructions		with	the		freezer you
					high2quality	domestic appliance.
Consumer.

Note to Consumer3 Keep these instructions with your Owner's Manual for future reference.

Definitions

Your freezer is distinguished by its economical energy consumption.

Each	appliance which leaves our
factory is inspected thoroughly to
ensure	that it functions properly and
is in	perfect condition.

	d WARNING		d				If you have any questions 3
	WARNING - This indicates that						particularly		concerning	installation
							and connection of the appliance 3
	death or serious injuries may						please do not hesitate to contact our
	occur as a result of not		observing						service (see	"Service").
							customer
	this warning.						Further	information and a selection
							of our products can be found on our
	d CAUTION		d				home	page.
							Please	read these operating
	CAUTION - This indicates that
							instructions as well as the
	minor or moderate injuries or						installation		instructions	and all
	damage may occur as a result						ofinformation enclosed with the
	not observing this warning.						appliance		and follow	accordingly.

i

5

Your new appliance

These operating instructions refer to several models. Diagrams may vary.

1.	Control		panel	4.	Ice cube container			7.	Door	storage bins
	Freezer		compartment		Capacity	max.	11 lbs	/ 5 kg	Water	filter
2.								8.
	for	storing frozen food		5.	Freezer	storage	compartment
3.	Ice	maker		6.	Freezer	drawer

6

On account of the heavy weight of a fully loaded appliance,

a load8bearing base is required. For the fully8loaded weight see the following table:

Installation

Installation

cavity

Installing

and

d WARNING

d

It is important to observe the

connecting

the

Do

not

install

the appliance:

specified

dimensions

of

the

appliance

-

outdoors,

installation

cavity

for

a

trouble8free

d CAUTION

d

-

in an

environment

with

drippinginstallation

of the appliance

and

for

water,

the

subsequent

general

view of the

furniture

front.

Have the appliance installed by

an

-

in rooms which are

at

risk of

frost.

In particular ensure that the

cavity

electrician

according

to

the

is

square.

Squareness

can

be

checked

enclosed

installation

instructions.

The appliance is very heavy 9 for

spirit level, After

empty weight

see

the following

by suitable

means,

e.g.

installing the

appliance,

wait

at

table:

diagonal

measurements,

etc.

least

a

half

an hour

before

switching

Freezer

18"

255 lbs / 115 kgFurniture/fixtures

on

the

appliance.

During

transit the

oil

in

the

refrigeration

system

may

Freezer

24"

300 lbs / 135 kg

new appliance will be mountedhave moved.

Freezer

30"

335

lbs

/

150 kgThe

securely to adjacent and overhead Before switching on the appliance

Installation

room

furniture/fixtures.

for

the

first

time,

clean

the

inside

of

For

this

reason

the

appliance.

The

appliance

should

be

installed

it is essential that

all

in

furniture/fixtures are

a dry, well

ventilated

room.

attachable

connected securely to the base or

The ambient temperature should nothe wall

by suitable

means.

drop below 55°F (13°C) or rise

above 110°F

(43°C),

otherwise

Base

malfunctions

may

occur.

The

installation

location should

not

To ensure that the appliance is

installed

securely

and functions

be

exposed

to

direct

sunlight

and

properly,

the base must

be

flat

and

not

placed near a

heat

source, such

as an oven,

radiator,

etc.

level.

The

base

must

be

made of hard,

If installation

next

to a

heat

source is

unavoidable,

use

a

suitable

rigid

material.

insulating

plate

or

observe

the

The

installation area must be the

following

minimum

distances

from

same height as

the

rest of

the

room.

the

heat

source:

- 1.2" (3 cm) from an electric cooker,

- 12" (30 cm) from an oil or solid8fuel cooker.

- Freezer	18"	560	lbs	/	250	kg
- Freezer	24"	780	lbs	/	350	kg
- Freezer	30"	950	lbs	/	425	kg
If in doubt, contact an			architect			or
a building	expert.

7

Connection

Connecting

the Switching

off

to the

power

water

and

supply

A cold water connection is requireddisconnecting

for operation of the automatic ice

maker. The water pressure must bethe

appliance

d WARNING

d

between 25 and 120 p.s.i.

(1.72<8.25

bar).

Switching

off

the

Avoid

Electrical

Shock

Hazard

The installation must comply with

appliance

- Plug

into

a

grounded

3

prong

local plumbing regulations and localq

Press

theon/off

button.

outlet.

and state

laws.

i

-

Do

not

remove

ground

prong.

A separate shut;off valve

must

be

If

switching

off

the

appliance

for

installed for the appliance water

a

period

longer

than 2 weeks,

-

Do

not

use

an

adapter.

connection.

remove the water filter. Before

-

Do

not

use

an

extension cord.The shut;off valve for

the water

switching

on

the

appliance

again, install a new filter

instructions connection

must

not be

behind

the

Failure

to

follow

these

(see "Exchanging

the

filter").

can result

in death,

fire,

or

appliance.

It is

recommended to

place the

shut;off valve

directly

next

electrical

shock.

to the

appliance

(base

unit) or

in

Disconnecting

the

Improper

connection

of

the

another

easily accessible

location.

appliance

equipment

grounding

conductor

If

you

do

not use

the

appliance

for

may result

in

electric shock.

a prolonged

period:

Have the

appliance

checked by

a qualified

electrician

or

service

q

Shut

off

the

water

supply

line.

technician

if you

are

in

doubt as

Switching

on

q

Shut

off

the

water

supply

line

to

whether

the

appliance

has

several

hours before

switching

been

properly

grounded.

the

appliance

off

the

appliance.

The appliance comes with an UL

q

Remove and discard the water

listed, 3;wire power

supply

cord.

q Press

theon/off button.

filter.

Secure

the

filter cap!

The appliance requires a 3;wire		When	the	appliance has been		q
receptacle.		switched		on, the appliance begins to
The receptacle must		cool down. When the doors are				q
	be installed by		the	interior lights come	on.
a licensed electrician	only.	open,

Take all food out of the appliance.

Pull	out	the mains plug or switc
off	the	fuse.

The receptacle	must	be fitted	with	i
a 10A fuse or	higher.	Please	observe

in this coherence the following table:

Appliance MAX load at one time

						i
	Freezer	18"	3.5	Ampere
	Freezer	24"	4.0	Ampere
	Freezer	30"	4.5	Ampere

The preset temperatures (factoryq		Empty	the	ice	cube	container.
settings) are reached after some		Clean	the	appliance		interior
hours. Do not	put any food inq
the appliance	beforehand.	(see •Cleaning			the appliance").
	q	To prevent odors, leave the
Do not use the first ice cubes		doors	open.
from the ice maker! Discard the
ice production	of the first
24 hours after	switching on the
icemaker.

To	change the	preset temperatures
<>	see •Setting	the temperature".

8

To remove the shelves:

Drawers

Functions

Door alarm

If one of the appliance doors is left open, an alarm signal sounds after one minute.

The alarm is switched off			with the
alarm offbutton and by closing the
door. If the door has still			not beenq	Lift	the	shelf	at	the	front, moveq it To remove	the drawers, lift them
closed	properly,	the alarm	sounds	upwards		as	far	as	the notch on slightly and	remove.
again	after one	minute.		the	guide rail.

Variable interior design

You	can	rearrange		the	shelves inside
the	appliance		and	the	containers in
the	door	as	required.		q

Shelves

Insert the shelf at the required q position and press down.

The height of the shelves can be Door storage bin adjusted.

q Lift the container and remove.

qLift the shelf at the front and move it up or down in the guides.

qLower the shelf to the required position and snap it into the preset openings in the guide.

To	replace		the drawers,	lift them
at	the	front	slightly and	reinsert
in	the	pullout.
Move the drawer upwards and
slide it		backwards.

qInsert the container at the required height and press down.

9

Symbols at Display

Control panel

To utilize	all the functions of your appliance, we recommend that you familiarize yourself thoroughly with th
panel and	the setting options.

A

on/off button

F

<

>

buttons

Switches

the

appliance

on

and off.Select the menus in Setup mode.

d

ATTENTION!

See

section

on •Setup mode".

The

appliance is not isolated from

The required temperature

the

mains when switched off by theadjustment

is activated with the

on/off button.

<

>

buttons.

B

ice

button

See

section

•Setting

the

temperature".

Switches

the

ice maker

on

and off.

See also

the

G

+

+

buttons

section on •Ice maker".

C

alarm

off

button

Select

the

available

parameters of

the

menu.

Switches

off

the alarm.

See section on •Setup mode".

Warning

messages via the

display.

The

required

temperature

D

super

button

adjustment is activated with the

Switches

the

Super

function on and+ + buttons.

off.

See section on •Setting the

See

section

on •Super

function".

temperature".

E

Display

H

setup

button

The set

temperature

of

the

appliance

This button activates and also ends

is indicated

on the

display.

Activated

setup mode. When Setup mode is

special functions are indicated via

ended

with

thesetup

button, the

symbols, e.g.SUPER $.

changed settings are saved.

In setup mode the menus

as well Jas vacation

button

the

setting options are indicated onSwitches Vacation mode on and off.

the

display.

See section on •Vacation mode".

See

section

on •Setup

mode".

i

Each button depression is

acknowledged by a signal if the

ON setting is activated in Setup

mode,

TONE menu.

The Super function is activated, see page 11.

The Vacation Mode is activated, see page 13.

Setting options in setup mode, see page 12.

An Alarm is indicated, see page 17.

A Filter message is indicated, see page 18

10

q Press thesetup button.

Setting		the			Super		function
temperature					The Super function is used to freeze
					large quantities of fresh food and
The	temperature	can	be	set from	should be	switched on		some	hours
7 °F	to ;9°F (;14°C to		;23°C).		before the fresh food is placed in the
We recommend a		setting		of°F 0	freezer. In	general, 4-6 hours			is The	first	menu (temperature unit)
(;18 °C).					adequate.	If the	max. freezing		is displayed.
					capacity is	used, 24 hours		are	To	switch	to the next menu:

required.

When the Super function is activated, the appliance is cooled cold as possible to a preset temperature set at the factory.

The temperature can be changed with the+ buttons (warmer) or (colder). The temperature can be adjusted in °1F (0.5°C) steps.

To adjust the required temperature:

	The function is activated by		pressing
	the super button.
	The SUPER $ symbol	and	the	q Press	the< or> button.
				The next menu		and the	current
	Super temperature are	displayed.
				setting	(usually	On/Off)	are

displayed.

qActivate the Setup mode with the < or> buttons.

The FREEZER symbol is displayed.

To select between the different setting options within one menu:

qSet the required temperature

with the+

(warmer)

or (colder)

The

function is

ended:

buttons.

-

by

pressing

thesuper button

again,

i

Depending

on the

model,

the

appliance

can also be switched-

by

activating

the

Eco function,

q

off via

the temperature setting. -

by

activating

the

Vacation

When

the

highest

temperature

mode,

i

has been

reached,OFF is

-

by

activating

the

Sabbath mode.

displayed.

Press the + or ; button.

A modified setting is saved when the next menu is selected with the< or >button.

iAfter approx. 2 ½ days the freezer automatically switches back to the temperature set before Super function.

Setup mode

To end setup mode:

qPress thesetup button.

All modified settings are saved.

i	If no button	is	pressed	within
	12 seconds,	Setup mode		ends
	automatically.	All	modified
	settings are saved. The required
	temperature	is displayed		again.

There are several menus for adjusting the appliance functions to individual requirements. These adjustments can be made in Setup mode.

To activate Setup mode:

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Settings which		can be changed in setup mo
Menu		Setting options		Displayed text
Temperature	unit	°F degrees(	Fahrenheit)	°F
		°C degrees(	Celsius)	°C
Language		English		ENGLISH
		French		FRANCAIS
Tone		On		TONE
		Off
Energy1saving	mode (ECO function)	On		ECO MODE
		Off

Temperature		unit	Language setting
The temperature can be displayed			Whenin the appliance has been
degrees Fahrenheit° ( F) or degrees			switched on, error messages and
Celsius °(	C).		settings in Setup mode are
q Press	thesetup	button.	displayed in English.

Alternatively the information can be displayed in French.

The Eco function is activated in setup mode.

q	Switch	on Setup	mode.	Press	the+ or(	button	to
		the> button	q
q	Press		until English	change ON/OFF.
	is displayed.
			q	Press	thesetup	button	to save

the setting.

The first menu (temperature unit) is displayed.

q Press the+ or( button to switch
to FRANCAIS.	ECONOMY is displayed.

q Press thesetup button to save The function is ended by

qPress the + or 2 button to switchthe setting.

between degrees Fahrenheit°F) (

-

switching off the Eco function in

or

degrees Celsius°C)(.

Energy'saving

mode

setup mode

q Press thesetup button to save

When the Eco function is

-

activating

the

Super function

activated,

the

setting.

the appliance

switches to

-

changing

the

required

energy1saving

mode.

This

Eco

temperature

of

the appliance

required

temperature

set

at

the

-

switching

off

the appliance with

factory

is energetically more

the on/off

button.

favourable. The background light of

the display is

reduced.

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Vacation	Mode	Sabbath			Mode	Freezing and
If you are away for a prolonged		When Sabbath mode is active				storing
period, you can switch the appliance
to an energetically	more favourable	-	the Super	function ends		Store the frozen
mode. When Vacation mode is			(if switched	on),
						produce
active,		-	the ice maker		switches off,

-	the	appliance			switches to		-	the acknowledge signal is
	energy6saving				mode (see			deactivated when the button is
	section		on	•Eco		function"),		pressed	(if	switched on),
-	the	Super		function ends			-	the interior		light switches off,
	(if switched			on),			-	the background light of the
-	the	interior		light		switches off,		display	is	reduced.
-	the	ice	maker		switches off.		To	switch	on	Sabbath mode:

To switch on Vacation mode:

qPress thevacation button.

The VACATION symbol is displayed.

To end Vacation mode, press the
vacation button.	The previous
settings and temperature values are
used again.	q	Press	and	hold	down superth
		button.
	q	Press	thevacation		button.
	q	Hold	down	thsuper button for
		a further 3		seconds.
		The VACATION symbol flashes
		on the display.

d CAUTION	d
Do not refreeze frozen	food which
is thawing or which has thawed.
Boil or fry the food before
refreezing it.

No longer store the frozen produce for the max. storage period.

When purchasing deep6frozen food, comply with the following:

-Check whether the packaging is damaged.

- Check the sell6by date.

-The temperature of the

supermarket	freezer must	be
lower than	°0F (718°C).
If not, the storage life of		the food
is reduced.

-Purchase deep6frozen food last. Wrap in newspaper or place in a

cold bag and take home.

-At home immediately place deep6frozen food in the freezer compartment. Use the deep6frozen food before the sell6by date runs out.

Freezing food yourself

Freeze fresh, undamaged food only. To prevent food from losing its flavour or drying out, place in airtigh containers. Food should be frozen

solid as quickly as possible.

SABBATH is displayed.

To end Sabbath mode, press the vacation button. The previous settings and temperature values are used again.

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How

to

wrap

food

Foods

Storage

Time

correctly

Butter

6

to

9

months

q

Place

the

food

in

the

Milk,

Cream

wrapping.

Not

Cream

cheese

q

Press

out

all

the

air.

recommended

Cottage

cheese

q

Seal

the

wrapping.

Hard

cheese

4

to

6

months

q

Label

the

wrapping

with

the

Eggs

contents

and

date.

fresh,

in

shell

Do

not

freeze!

The

following

products

are

not

Raw

yolks and

whites

9

to

12

suitable

for

wrapping

food:

months

Wrapping

paper,

greaseproof

paper, Mayonnaise

Do

not

freeze!

cellophane,

refuse

bags

and

used

Summer

sausage

shopping

bags.

opened

1

to

2

months

The

following

products

are

unopened

1

to

2

months

suitable

for

wrapping

food:

Bacon

1

month

Plastic film, polyethylene blown film,Luncheon meat

1

to

2

month

aluminium foil and freezer tins.

Vacuum"packed

diners,

3

to

4

months

These

products

can be

purchased

from your

dealer.

unopened

Corned

Beef

1

month

The

following

products

are

(drained)

suitable

for

sealing

the

wrapped Beef,

Veal, Lamb, Pork

food:

Rubber

bands,

plastic

clips,

string,

fresh

4

to

12

cold1resistant

adhesive

tape or

months

cooked

2

to

3

month

similar.

Poultry

i

Bags

and

polyethylene

blown

fresh

9

to

12

film can be sealed with a film

months

sealer.

cooked

4

to

6

month

Thawing

the

frozen

Vegetables

Asparagus

food

Broccoli,

green peas, lima

Depending

on

the

type

and

beans,

cauliflower

8

to

10

purpose

of the

food,

thaw:

Carrots,

beets and turnips,

months

-

at

room

temperature

lettuce

Onions,

peppers

-

in

the

refrigerator

Fruits

-

in

an

electric

oven,

with/withoutApples

8

months

hot

air

fan

(cooked)

-

in

the

microwave

oven

Apricots,

berries,

cherries

6

months

Grapes

1

month

(whole)

Pineapples, cut

6

to

12

months

Source: United

States Department of

Agricultuire, FSIS

IceMaker

As soon as the freezer has cooled

down to		freezing	temperature, the
ice	cube	tray fills with water. Cold a
is	blown	directly	over the tray.

As soon as they are frozen, the ice cubes fall into the ice cube container.

When the ice cube container is full, the ice maker switches off automatically.

The ice maker can produce approx. 125 ice cubes within 24 hours.

d CAUTION	d
Do not place any bottles	or	food
for rapid cooling in the ice cube
container. The ice maker may
become blocked and be
damaged.

Switching on the ice maker

qMake sure that the ice cube container is under the ice maker and has been inserted as far as possible.

qPress the Iice button (if not yet switched on).

Switching off the ice maker

iThe water supply line must be shut off several hours before the appliance or ice maker is switched off.

To switch off the ice maker:

q Press the ice button.

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The appliance is defrosted automatically.

Do

the

ice

cubes have

an

unusual

odor?

to

save

Operating

Ice is a porous material which canHow

absorb odors from the environment.energy

noises

Ice cubes which have been in the ice

cube container for a long time may

absorb

such

odors,

stick together

-

Install the appliance in a dry,

Quite

normal

noises

and

slowly become

smaller.

ventilated

room; do not expose

to direct sunlight and do not

Grumbling 4 refrigerating unit is

We

recommend that these

ice

cubes

place near a heat source

running. Fans in the recirculating air

are

no

longer

used.

(e.g. radiator,

cooker).

system

are

running.

Other

means

of

preventing odors:

If required,

use

an

insulating

Bubbling,

humming

or

gurgling

plate.

noises

4

refrigerant

is

flowing

-

The

ice

cube

container

should

Allow

warm

food

and drinks tothrough

the

tubes.

Water is flowing

be

cleaned

occasionally

with

-

cool down

before

placing them into the

ice

maker.

warm

water. Make sure

that

you

in the

appliance.

move

the ice

maker

sensor

arm

Clicking

4 motor

is

switching on

or

up to the STOP position before-

Defrost frozen

food by placing

off. Solenoid

valve

on

the water

it

cleaning

the container.

Rinse

in the refrigerator. The low

connection

is

opening/closing.

out

and

wipe

dry.

temperature of the frozen food

Rumbling

4

ice cubes are falling into

-

Check

the

contents

of

the

will refrigerate the food in the

the ice

cube

container.

freezer

for

spoilt

or

out3of3date

refrigerator compartment.

Rotating

noises 4

to

prevent the

ice

food.

All

odorous foods

should -

Open

the

appliance door as

cubes from

sticking

together,

be

wrapped thoroughly

or

briefly

as

possible!

a metal

rod

rotates continuously

stored

in

airtight

containers

to

in the ice

maker.

prevent the

build3up

of

odors.

-The water filter may have to be

replaced in some models.

-In some cases the quality of theDefrosting water connection in the house

should be checked.

Noises which can easily be eliminated

The appliance is not level

Level	the appliance with the aid of
a spirit	level.

Use the height3adjustable feet or place something underneath.

Drawers, baskets or storage areas wobble or stick

Check the	removable parts		and,
if required,	reinsert	them.
Receptacles are		touching	each
other

Move receptacles away from each other.

15

q

Wash and then rinse shelves

Cleaning

the

and

containers

in

lukewarm

Odors

soapy

water.

appliance

q

Carefully remove

persistent dirt

with

a

soft

plastic

brush.

d WARNING

d

d WARNING

d

q

To

prevent

stains,

dry shelves

and containers with a soft cloth

To avoid electrical shock which

To avoid electrical shock which

immediately

after

cleaning.

can cause

severe

personal injury

q

Check

the

ventilation

openings

or death, disconnect power to

can cause

severe

personal injury

appliance

before

cleaning. After

or death, disconnect power to

on

the

panel.

cleaning,

reconnect power.

q

Remove

dirt with

a

small brush.

appliance

before cleaning.

After cleaning,

reconnect

power.

q

After

cleaning:

If the appliance is emitting

Switch

on

the

appliance

with

the

odors:

on/off

button.

unpleasant

d WARNING

d

q

Switch off the appliance with

i

Have

your

dealer

inform

you

the

on/off

button!

To

avoid

personal

injuries

or

about

special cleaning and careq

Take

all

food

out

of

the

property

damage,

observe the

information

for

appliance

appliance.

following:

surfaces.

q

Clean

the

interior.

-

Do

not

clean the

appliance

with

Wipe

appliance

surfaces

with

a steam

cleaner.

q

See

section on

•Cleaning the

a damp

cloth.

appliance".

Then

immediately

wipe dry.

-

Do

not

let

the

water

used

for

q

Thoroughly

clean all

packing

cleaning

drip

onto

the

light

or

containers

used

in

the

control panel.

appliance.

-

Do

not

use

abrasive

or acidic

q

Pack

strong4smelling

food in

cleaning

agents or

solvents

airtight

containers

to

prevent the

which

may

damage

the

build4up

of

odors.

surfaces

of

the

appliance.

- Never clean shelves and

q

Stack

food

in

the

appliance.

containers

in

the

dishwasher.

q

Switch on the appliance with the

The

parts

may warp.

on/off

button.

q

After

24

hours

check

whether

q

Switch

off

the

appliance

with

the

odors

have

been

eliminated.

the

on/off

button!

Pull out the mains plug or

Eliminating

persistent

odors

switch

off

the

fuse.

q

Switch off the appliance with the

q

Clean

the

door

seal

with water

on/off

button!

only

and

dry

thoroughly.

q

Take all food out of the

q

Clean

the

appliance

with

appliance.

lukewarm

water

and

a

little

q

Remove

shelves

and

containers.

washing4up

liquid.

q

Do

not

let

the

water

used

for

q

Fill the

interior

with

wrinkled

newspaper

(not

magazine

cleaning

drip

onto

the

control

paper).

panel

or

light.

q

Place

several

charcoal

briquettes on

the

paper.

q

Close

the door and leave closed

for 152

days.

16

When the required temperature Remedial action is reached again, theALARM

Buttons cannot be pressed. When symbol goes out and the signal

stops. the mains voltage reaches the stipulated value again, the warning

message goes out. If the warning message is prolonged, inform your power supply company.

Door

alarm

Warning

Appliance

messages

self!test

via the

display

Before you call customer service,

conduct an

appliance self*test.

If several

warning

messages are

Cause

q

Switch

off the

appliance and

displayed simultaneously, deal with -

An

appliance door

has

not been

wait 5

minutes.

each

message individually.

closed

properly or

has

been

q

Switch

on the

appliance.

While

a

warning

message

is

open

too long.

Keep the door

closed.

displayed,

buttons

cannot

be

Remedial

action

pressed.

Close

the door.

q

Temperature

alarm

The

display goes

out.

Sensor

fault

								q	Simultaneously hold down		the
A temperature alarm is		indicated		by					setup andalarm	off buttons	for
									5 seconds.
the	required temperature	flashing
and	theALARM symbol coming on. Cause							q	The self*test starts.
A signal also sounds if		the	Tone	-	A	technical	defect is	possible.	Different messages are
function has been activated			in setup						displayed in succession.
mode.				Remedial action				If a fault is detected during the
Cause				q	Conduct an		appliance	self*test. self*test, theALARM		symbol and
-	Power failure			Low		voltage		a corresponding error		message,
								e.g. for a sensor fault, are displayed.

-Large quantities of fresh

produce placed in the appliance

-Fault with the appliance

Remedial action

qPress thealarm button.

The signal stops. The highest

The

display

light

has

gone out.

Inform

your

dealer

or appliance

temperature

in

the appliance is

servicer

about

the

error

message.

displayed

for

several

seconds.

Cause

q Determine

the

cause

of the

-

The

incoming

mains voltage

If the

appliance self*test

does not

has

temperature

alarm.

dropped

below the

permitted

establish any faults, the required

limit

value.

temperature

is

displayed

on

i

completion

of

the

self*test.

17

18

- settings changed in Setup mode are reset to factory settings.

q Simultaneously hold down the setup andalarm off buttons for 3 seconds.

If the factory settings are reset:

- an appliance which is switched off switches on,

- the Super function switches off,

Recommended owner.

after a change of

settings

Resetting factory

				To purchase an	"UltraClarity"
Water filter				replacement water filter contact your
				local dealer or	call
			1-800-944-2904 .
d				If the following	display is indicated:
	WARNING d

To	avoid serious		illness or	death,
do not use water that is
microbiological or			chemical
unsafe or of unknow quality
without		adequate	disinfection	or
other treatment before or after
use	of	filter.

-The filter has to be changed immediately.

Exchanging the filter

d WARNING d

-After installing a new water filter always discard the ice production of the first 24 hours

	after swichting	on	the	icemaker. 1.		Rotate the filter cap on the base
	- If ice has not	been used for			a	panel by 90-180° in				an
						anti1clockwise			direction.
	prolonged time, discard all ice
	cubes in the	bin	and	discard	the2.	Pull	the	used	filter	cartridge out
	ice production	of	the	next		of	the	appliance.

24hours.

-If appliance or ice was not

actively used for

several weeks

or months or ice cubes have

unpleasant taste

or odor,

change water filter.

- Air trapped in system may cause

water and cartridge to eject.

3. Remove

the

cap from

the used

Use caution

when

removing.

filter.

-

The

filter should

be changed atTake a new

filter

cartridge

out

of th

least

every

6 months.

packaging

and

remove

the

protective

cap.

If

the following

display is indicated:

4. Push

the

cap

onto

the

new

filter

cartridge.

The age of the filter is close to the maximum life time. Order a new "UltraClarity" water filter.

Resetting

the

filter

Deactivating

the

filter

display

display

i

If the filter

display is not reset,

i

The appliance

might

be used

the next required filter change

without a

"UltraClarity" water

cannot be signalled by the

filter. If you choose this option

display.

replace the water filter by a

After each filter

change:

water filter substitute

cartridge.

In this case the filter display

5.

Push

the

filter cartridge

with

the

might be deactivated to prevent

cap

in a

horizontal position

all

filter change

messages.

the way into the opening in the

To purchase

a

water

filter

base

panel.

substitute

cartridge

contact

6.

Rotate the

filter cartridge

by

your local

dealer or

call

90°-180° gently in a clockwise

1-800-944-2904.

direction until the cap is in a

d WARNING

d

horizontal

position.

q

Simultaneously hold

down the

super andice buttons for

i

After

changing the filter,

reset

To

avoid serious

illness

or death,

3 seconds.

the

filter display.

do not deactivate the filter display

while using

an

"UltraClarity" water

i

The

appliance might be

used

filter.

without a

"UltraClarity" water

filter. If you choose this option

To

deactivate

the

filter

display:

replace the water filter by a

water

filter

substitute cartridge.

To purchase a water filter

substitute

cartridge contact your

local

dealer or call

1-800-944-2904.

q Simultaneously hold down the setup andice buttons for

3 seconds.

i Re/activate the filter display by pressing thesuper andice buttons for 3 seconds simultaneously.

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Filter - Product Data Sheet

20

Troubleshooting

Freezer

Fault

Possible

cause

Remedial

action

Appliance has no

cooling capacity.Power failure;

the

fuse

has actuated;Check that the power is on.

The

interior

light

does not functionthe.

plug

has

not

been

inserted in

theThe fuse

must be

switched on.

The

display

does

not come on.

electrical

outlet

properly.

Check

the

plug.

The refrigerating unit switches on Appliance door opened

frequently.

Do not

open the

door unnecessarily.

more

and more

frequently and

for

of fresh food placedSwitchin

on

Super function.

longer.

Large quantities

the

appliance.

The

ventilation

openings

are

covered.Remove

obstacles

and dirt.

The

temperature

in

the freezer

Temperature

has

been

set

too low. Set a warmer temperature (see •Setting the

compartment

is

too

cold.

temperature").

The interior light does not functionThe. bulb is defective.

The light switch is sticking.

Change the bulb (see •Changing the bulb").

Check whether it can be moved.

The appliance is giving off odors.Strong7smelling foods have not	beenClean the appliance. Pack strong7smelling foods in
packed in airtight containers.	airtight containers (see •Odors").

IceMaker

Fault		Possible cause			Remedial action
Ice maker	does not appear to beThe ice maker is		not connected to Callthe customer service.
running.		power supply.

The ice maker has no water supplyEnsure. that the water supply line is connected properly.

		The freezer		compartment	temperatureCheck temperature of the freezer compartment. If
		is too	high.				required,	lower	the temperature.
Small ice cubes over a prolongedOther domestic appliances					which useAvoid using e.g. a dishwasher, washing machine or
period.		water	are in	operation.			shower	at the	same time.

Water filter must be changed.

Instructions for changing	the water filter can be found in
the enclosed installation	instructions.

Wrong water pressure.	Check water	pressure. The water pressure must be
	between 25	and 120 p.s.i. (1.7288.25 bar).

A wrong water valve has been installed.

Self7tapping valves and 3/16 inch (4.76 mm) saddle

valves	reduce the water pressure and may eventually
block	the pipe.

The manufacturer is not liable for damage to property due to an incorrect installation or water connection.

21

Fault

Possible cause

Remedial action

Ice cubes have an unpleasant odor/flavor.

Ice which isstored for	a long time mayDispose of old ice cubes. Use the ice maker more
absorb odors which	impair their tastefrequently.	.

		The ice cube container is dirty.						Empty and wash out the ice cube container.
		Unsealed packages in the freezer						Check whether the frozen food has been packed in
		transfer odor/flavor particles to the iceairtight containers.
		cubes.
		Clean the inside of the			appliance.			See section on	•Odors".
Ice maker is not producing any iceThe. ice cube container					is	in the	falseinsRert the container and slide it backwards to the end
		position.						position (see section •Variable interior design").
		The	water	pressure is too		low.		Check water pressure. The water pressure must be
								between 25 and 120 p.s.i. (1.7268.25 bar).
		The	freezer	compartment	temperatureCheck temperature of					the freezer compartment.
		is too high.						If required, lower	the	temperature.

A wrong water valve has been installedt.

Self5tapping valves and 3/16 inch (4.76 mm) saddle

valves	reduce the water pressure and may eventually
block	the pipe.

The manufacturer is not liable for damage to property due to an incorrect installation or water connection.

The ice maker is not producing enough ice or the ice cubes are misshapen.

The	water	pressure is too low.		Check	water pressure.		The water pressure must be
				between 25 and 120 p.s.i. (1.7268.25 bar).
The	freezer	compartment temperatureCheck			temperature	of	the freezer compartment.
is too low.				If required increase		the	temperature.

		Change the water filter.	Instructions for changing	the water filter	can	be found in
			the enclosed installation	instructions.
Ice	is	forming in the supply hoseTheto water pressure is too low.	Check water pressure. The water pressure must be
the	ice	maker.	between 25 and 120 p.s.i. (1.7268.25		bar).

Water is flowing out of the appliance.

The	freezer compartment	temperatureCheck temperature of			the freezer compartment.
is too high.				If required, lower the	temperature.
The	water pipe in the appliance is Call customer service immediately.
defective.

Close shut!off valve immediately.	The valve	may leak if the water pressure is too low.
The water pressure is too low.
	The water pressure must be between 25 and 120 p.s.i.
	(1.7268.25	bar).

A wrong water valve has been installed.

Self5tapping valves and 3/16 inch (4.76 mm) saddle

valves	reduce the water pressure and may eventually
block	the pipe.

The manufacturer is not liable for damage to property due to an incorrect installation or water connection.

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q Switch off the appliance with the on/off button!

Halogen bulbs above

Changing the bulb

d WARNING d

To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, disconnect power to appliance before making repairs. After making repairs, reconnect power.

CAUTION

Never touch a halogen bulb with bare fingers.

When inserting a glass halogen bulb, always hold with a soft cloth.

Halogen	bulb type:	Service
20 W/12	V/bulb holder G4

If you need service, first see the "Troubleshooting" section of this book. After checking "Trouble* shooting," additional help can be found by calling the Bosch Customer Interaction Center, 1-800-944-2904 (toll*free), from anywhere in the U.S.A. In Canada, contact your designated Bosch Canada service company or call

qTo release the cover, turn it 1-800-944-2904 .

anti*clockwise	until it	can be	Write down the following information
removed.
			about	your freezer to better help you
q Pull out the	defective	halogen	obtain	assistance or service if you
bulb.			ever need it.
			You will need to know your complet
			model	number and serial number.

qInsert a new halogen bulb. Touch the halogen bulb with a

soft	cloth only.	You can find this information on the
		model and serial number label
		located on the inside wall of the
		freezer	compartment.
		Dealer	name:
		Address:
q To	reattach the cover, insert it	Phone	number:
and turn it clockwise until it is
		Purchase date:
locked.
		Model	number:

FD number:

Serial number:

Type:

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