Bosch GSN36VI31Z, GSN33VW31Z, GSN36VI3E8, GSN36VW31U, GSN36VL30U Instructions for Use

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Safety and warning information ........... 3

Information concerning disposal ......... 6

Scope of delivery ................................... 6

Installation location ................................ 7

Ambient temperature and ventilation . 7

Connecting the appliance .................... 8

Getting to know your appliance .......... 9

Switching the appliance on .................. 9

Setting the temperature ...................... 10

Alarm functions .................................... 10

Usable capacity .................................... 11

Freezer compartment .......................... 11

Max. freezing capacity ........................ 11

Freezing and storing food .................. 12

Freezing fresh food ............................. 12

Super freezing ...................................... 13

Thawing frozen food ............................ 14

Interior fittings ....................................... 14

Switching off and disconnecting the

appliance ............................................... 15

Defrosting .............................................. 15

Cleaning the appliance ....................... 16

Tips for saving energy ........................ 17

Operating noises ................................. 17

Eliminating minor faults yourself ....... 18

Appliance self-test ............................... 20

Customer service ................................. 20

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Safety and warning information

Before you switch ON the appliance

Please read the operating and installation instructions carefully! They contain important information 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.

Technical safety

Fire hazard

The tubes of the refrigeration circuit convey a small quantity of an environmentally friendly but flammable refrigerant (R600a). It does not damage the ozone layer and does not increase the greenhouse effect. If refrigerant escapes, it may injure your eyes or ignite.

If damage has occurred

■ Keep naked flames and/or

ignition sources away from the appliance,

■ thoroughly ventilate the room

for several minutes,

■ switch off the appliance and

pull out the mains plug,

■ 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.

When installing the appliance, ensure that the mains cable is not trapped or damaged.

If 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.

Do not use multiple sockets, extension leads or adapters.

Fire hazard

Portable multiple outlets or power supplies may overheat, causing a fire. Never leave portable multiple outlets or portable power supplies behind the appliance.

Important information when using the appliance

■ Never use electrical

appliances inside the appliance (e.g. heaters, electric ice makers, etc.). Risk of explosion!

■ Never defrost or clean the

appliance with a steam cleaner! The steam may penetrate electrical parts and cause a short-circuit. Risk of electric shock!

■ Do not use additional means

to accelerate the defrosting process other than those recommended by the manufacturer. Risk of explosion!

■ Do not use pointed or sharp-

edged implements to remove frost or layers of ice. You might damage the refrigerant tubes.Leaking refrigerant may cause eye injuries or ignite.

■ Do not store products which

contain flammable propellant (e.g. spray cans) or explosive substances in the appliance. Risk of explosion!

■ Do not stand on or lean

heavily against the base of the appliance, drawers, doors, etc.

■ For defrosting and cleaning,

pull out the mains plug or switch off the fuse. Do not pull out the mains plug by tugging on the power cord.

■ Store high-percentage alcohol

tightly sealed and in an upright position.

■ Keep plastic parts and the

door seal free of oil and grease. Otherwise, plastic parts and the door seal will become porous.

■ Never cover or block the

ventilation openings of the appliance.

■ Avoiding placing children

and vulnerable people at risk:

At risk here are children, people who have limited physical, mental or sensory abilities, as well as people who have inadequate knowledge concerning safe operation of the appliance.

Check that children and vulnerable people have understood the hazards.

A person responsible for safety must supervise or instruct children and vulnerable people who are using the appliance.

Only children aged 8 years and above may use the appliance.

Supervise children while the appliance is being cleaned or maintained.

Never allow children to play with the appliance.

■ Do not store bottled or

canned liquids (especially carbonated drinks) in the freezer compartment.Bottles and cans may burst!

■ Never put frozen food straight

from the freezer compartment in your mouth. Risk of low-temperature burns!

■ Avoid prolonged touching of

frozen food, ice or the evaporator pipes, etc. Risk of low-temperature burns!

Children in the household

■ Keep children away from

packaging and its parts. Danger of suffocation from folding cartons and plastic film!

■ Do not allow children to play

with the appliance!

■ If the appliance features a

lock: keep the key out of the reach of children!

General regulations

The appliance is suitable

■ for freezing food,

■ for making ice.

This appliance is intended for use in the home and the home environment.

The refrigeration circuit has been checked for leaks.

This appliance complies with the relevant safety regulations for electrical appliances and is fitted with noise suppression.

This appliance is intended for use up to a maximum height of 2000 metres above sea level.

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Information concerning disposal

* 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.

* Disposal of your old appliance

Old appliances are not worthless rubbish! Valuable raw materials can be reclaimed by recycling old appliances.

This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU concerning used electrical and electronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic equipment - WEEE). The guideline determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU.

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Redundant appliances

1. Pull out the mains plug.

2. Cut off the power cord and discard with the mains plug.

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 life. 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 prior 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 purchased 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

Installation location

A dry, well ventilated room is suitable as an installation location. The installation location should not be exposed to direct sunlight and not 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:

■ 3 cm to electric or gas cookers.

■ 30 cm to an oil or coal-fired cooker.

The floor of the installation location must not give way; if required, reinforce floor. If the floor is uneven, compensate with supports.

Distance from wall

Fig. # A gap is not required between the

appliance and side wall. The containers and shelves are still fully extendable.

Reversing the door

(if required) If required, we recommend that you have

the door hinges changed over by our customer service. You can find out the costs for changing over the door hinges from your appropriate customer service.

m Warning

While changing over the door hinges, ensure that the appliance is not connected to the power supply. Pull out the mains plug beforehand. To prevent damaging the back of the appliance, place adequate padding underneath. Carefully place the appliance on its back.

Note

If the appliance is placed on its back, ensure that the wall spacer is not fitted.

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 following temperatures.

The climate class can be found on the rating plate. Fig. +

Climate class Permitted ambient

temperature SN +10 °C to 32 °C N +16 °C to 32 °C ST +16 °C to 38 °C T +16 °C to 43 °C

Note

The appliance is fully functional 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. $ The air on the rear

panel 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.

m Warning

Risk of electric shock! If the length of the mains cable is

inadequate, never use multiple sockets or extension leads. Instead, please contact Customer Service for alternatives.

The appliance complies with protection class I. Connect the appliance to 220– 240 V/50 Hz alternating current via a correctly installed socket with protective conductor. The socket must be protected by a 10 A to 16 A fuse.

For appliances operated in nonEuropean countries, check whether the indicated voltage and current type match the values of your electricity supply. This information can be found on the rating plate, Fig. +.

m Warning

Never connect the appliance to electronic energy saver plugs.

Our appliances can be used with mains and sine-controlled inverters. Mainscontrolled 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.

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