Bosch GTV15NWEAG Instructions for Use

Freezer

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Safety instructions ................................................ 3

Directions for disposal ........................................ 4

Specifications supplied ....................................... 4

Installing the appliance ....................................... 4

Connecting the appliance ................................... 5

Changing the door hinge .................................... 6

Getting to know the appliance ........................... 7

Switching on the appliance ................................ 8

Setting the temperature ....................................... 8

Usable capacity .................................................... 8

Freezer compartment .......................................... 8

Freezing capacity ................................................. 8

Freezing and storing ............................................ 8

Freezing fresh food .............................................. 9

Defrosting frozen food ......................................... 9

Fittings .................................................................... 9

Switching off and shutting down

the appliance ..................................................... 10

Defrosting ........................................................... 10

Cleaning the appliance .................................... 10

Smells .................................................................. 11

Saving energy .................................................... 11

Operation noises ............................................... 11

Rectifying minor faults yourself ....................... 12

After-sales Service ............................................ 13

Safety instructions

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

The refrigeration circuit has been checked for leaks.

About these instructions

■ Read and follow the instructions for installation and

use. They contain important information on how to install, use and maintain the appliance.

■ The manufacturer is not liable if you disregard the

notifications and warnings in the operating and installation instructions.

■ Retain all documents for subsequent use or for the

next owner.

Fire hazard/Danger due to refrigerants

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 contribute to the greenhouse effect. If refrigerant escapes, it may injure your eyes or ignite.

■ Do not damage the tubes.

If the tubes are damaged:

■ Keep naked flames and ignition sources away from

the appliance.

■ Ventilate the room.

■ Switch off the appliance and pull out the mains plug.

■ Please contact Customer Service.

Fire hazard

Risk of explosion

■ Never use electric appliances inside the appliance

(e.g. heaters or electric ice makers).

■ Do not store products which contain flammable

propellant (e.g. spray cans) or explosive substances in the appliance.

■ Keep high-percentage alcohol tightly sealed and

store in an upright position.

■ Do not use additional means to accelerate the

defrosting process other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

Risk of electric shock

Improper installations and repairs may put the user at considerable risk.

■ When installing the appliance, ensure that the mains

cable is not trapped or damaged.

■ If the mains cable is damaged: immediately

disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply.

■ Do not use multi-outlet power strips, extension leads

or adapters.

■ Have the appliance repaired by the manufacturer,

Customer Service or a similarly qualified person only.

■ Use original parts supplied by the manufacturer only.

The manufacturer guarantees that these parts satisfy the safety requirements.

Risk of cold burns

■ Never put frozen food straight from the freezer

compartment into your mouth.

■ Avoid prolonged contact between your skin and

frozen food, ice and the tubes in the freezer compartment.

Risk of injury

Containers which contain carbonated beverages may burst. Do not store containers which contain carbonated beverages in the freezer compartment.

Portable multi-outlet power strips or power supplies may overheat, causing a fire.

Never leave portable multi-outlet power strips or portable power supplies behind the appliance.

Avoiding placing children and vulnerable people at risk

At risk here are:

■ Children,

■ People with limited physical, mental or sensory

abilities,

■ People who have inadequate knowledge concerning

safe operation of the appliance.

Measures:

■ Ensure that children and vulnerable people have

understood the hazards.

■ A person responsible for safety must supervise or

instruct children and vulnerable people who using the appliance.

■ Only children aged 8 years and above may use the

appliance.

■ Supervise children who are cleaning and maintaining

the appliance.

■ Never allow children to play with the appliance.

Risk of suffocation

■ If the appliance features a lock: keep the key out of

the reach of children.

■ Keep children away from the packaging and its

parts.

Damage to property

To prevent damage to property:

■ Do not stand or support yourself on the base,

runners or doors.

■ Keep plastic parts and door seals free of oil and

grease.

■ Pull on the mains plug – not the power cord.

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Weight

When installing and transporting the appliance, note that it may be very heavy.

Intended use

Use this appliance

■ Only for freezing food and making ice.

■ Only in the home and in the home environment.

■ Only according to this user manual.

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

Directions for disposal

* Disposing of packaging

The packaging protects your appliance from damage during transport. All the materials used are environmentally friendly and can be recycled. Please help by disposing of the packaging in an environmentally responsible manner.

Information about the available disposal methods and sites can be obtained from your appliance retailer or your local authority.

* Disposing of your old appliance

Used appliances are not valueless waste. Valuable raw materials can be recovered through environmentally responsible disposal.

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 Directive determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU.

Specifications supplied

After unpacking the appliance, check all parts for transport damage.

If you find any defects, contact the retailer from whom you purchased the appliance or our After-sales Service.

The appliance supplied consists of the following components:

■ Free-standing appliance

■ Features (vary depending on the model)

■ Bag of assembly materials

■ Instructions for use and installation

■ Service record

■ Guarantee slip

■ Information on energy consumption and noise

Installing the appliance

Transport

Because of the weight and size of the appliance, and in order to minimise the risk of personal injury or damage to the appliance, at least two persons are required for moving and positioning the appliance safely.

Installation site

The ideal installation site is a dry, well ventilated room. The appliance should not be installed in a position that is exposed to direct sunlight or close to a source of heat, such as a cooker or radiator. If installation near to a source of heat is unavoidable, use a suitable insulating panel or keep to the following minimum distances from the source of heat:

■ 3 cm from an electric or gas cooker.

■ 30 cm from oil or solid fuel cookers.

m Warning

Appliances at the end of their useful life:

1. Unplug the mains plug.

2. Cut the power cord and remove it along with the mains plug.

3. Do not remove the shelves and containers. Leaving them intact makes it more difficult for children to climb in.

4. Never let children play with a disused appliance. Risk of asphyxiation!

Refrigerators contain refrigerant as well as gases in the insulation material. Refrigerant and gases must be disposed of properly. Do not damage the refrigerant circuit pipes before disposing of them properly.

Floor surface

The floor at the installation site must not give. Reinforce the floor if necessary.

Wall clearance

If the appliance is positioned in the corner of a room or a recess, minimum clearances at the sides must be maintained so that the heated air is able to escape unimpeded and the appliance door can be fully opened.

Observe the room temperature and ventilation requirements

Connecting the appliance

After setting up the appliance, wait for at least 4 hours before starting the appliance up. The oil contained in the compressor may have been displaced into the refrigeration system during transport.

Before starting the appliance up for the first time, clean its interior (see section headed Cleaning the appliance).

Electrical connection

The socket must be near to the appliance and easily accessible after the appliance has been installed.

The appliance conforms to protection class I. Connect the appliance to a 220-240 V/50 Hz alternating current supply using a socket with protective earthing conductor which has been correctly installed. The socket must be protected by a fuse with a rating of 10 A to 16 A.

In the case of appliances operated outside of Europe, check whether the voltage and type of current specified conform to the values of your electricity grid. You will find this information on the rating plate.

Room temperature

The appliance is designed for a certain climate class. Depending on the climate class, the appliance can be operated at the following ambient temperatures.

The climate class is specified on the rating plate.

Climate class Permissible room 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 specified climate class. If an appliance in the SN climate class is operated at lower ambient temperatures, damage to the appliance can be excluded up to a temperature of +5 °C.

Ventilation

The heated air must be able to escape unimpeded. Otherwise, the refrigerating unit has to work harder, which increases the appliance's power consumption.

Therefore:

■ Never cover over or block the air vent.

■ Keep minimum distances to walls and furniture.