Bosch GUD15ADF0, GUD15AFF0G Instructions for Use

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Table of contents

1 Safety ............................................3
1.1 General information....................3
1.2 Intended use...............................3
1.3 Restriction on user group...........3
1.4 Safe transport.............................3
1.5 Safe installation ..........................4
1.6 Safe use .....................................5
1.7 Damaged appliance...................6
2 Preventing material damage .......8
3 Environmental protection and
saving energy...............................8
3.1 Disposing of packaging .............8
3.2 Saving energy.............................8
4 Installation and connection.........8
4.1 Scope of delivery........................8
4.2 Criteria for the installation
location .......................................9
4.3 Installing the appliance ..............9
4.4 Preparing the appliance for
the first time................................9
4.5 Connecting the appliance to
the electricity supply...................9
5 Familiarising yourself with
your appliance............................11
5.1 Appliance .................................11
5.2 Control panel............................12
6 Features......................................12
6.1 Accessories..............................12
7 Basic operation ..........................13
7.1 Switching on the appliance......13
7.2 Operating tips...........................13
7.3 Switching off the appliance ......13
7.4 Setting the temperature............13
10 Freezer compartment...............14
10.1 Freezing capacity ...................14
10.2 Fully utilising the freezer
compartment volume .............15
10.3 Tips for storing food in the
freezer compartment ..............15
10.4 Tips for freezing fresh food ....15
10.5 Shelf life of frozen food at
−18°C....................................15
10.6 Defrosting methods for
frozen food .............................15
11 Defrosting .................................16
11.1 Defrosting in the freezer
compartment ..........................16
12 Cleaning and servicing ............16
12.1 Preparing the appliance for
cleaning ..................................16
12.2 Cleaning the appliance ..........17
12.3 Cleaning the ventilation
grille........................................17
12.4 Removing the fittings..............17
13 Troubleshooting.......................19
14 Storage and disposal ...............20
14.1 Taking the appliance out of
operation ................................20
14.2 Disposing of old appliance ....20
15 Customer Service.....................21
15.1 Product number (E-Nr.) and
production number (FD).........21
16 Technical data ..........................21
8 Additional functions ..................13
8.1 Super freezing ..........................13
9 Alarm...........................................14
9.1 Temperature alarm...................14
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1 Safety

Observe the following safety instructions.

1.1 General information

¡ Read this instruction manual carefully. ¡ Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe
for future reference or for the next owner.
¡ Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit.

1.2 Intended use

Only use this appliance:
¡ for freezing food and making ice cubes. ¡ In private households and in enclosed spaces in a domestic en-
vironment.
¡ Up to an altitude of max. 2000m above sea level.

1.3 Restriction on user group

This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or over and by people who have reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or inadequate experience and/or knowledge, provided that they are supervised or have been instructed on how to use the appliance safely and have understood the resulting dangers. Children must not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be performed by chil­dren unless they are being supervised. Children above the age of three years old and younger than eight years old may load and unload the the fridge-freezer.

1.4 Safe transport

WARNING‒Risk of injury!
The high weight of the appliance may result in injury when lifted.
Do not lift the appliance on your own.
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1.5 Safe installation

WARNING‒Risk of electric shock!
Improper installation is dangerous.
Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate.
Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating cur­rent only via a properly installed socket with earthing.
The protective conductor system of the domestic electrical in­stallation must be properly installed.
Never equip the appliance with an external switching device, e.g. a timer or remote control.
When the appliance is installed, the mains plug of the power cord must be freely accessible. If free access is not possible, an all-pole isolating switch must be installed in the permanent elec­trical installation according to the installation regulations.
When installing the appliance, check that the power cable is not trapped or damaged.
If the insulation of the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous.
Never let the power cord come into contact with heat sources.
WARNING‒Risk of explosion!
If the appliance's ventilation openings are sealed, a leak in the re­frigeration circuit may result in a flammable mixture of gas and air.
Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
WARNING‒Risk of fire!
It is dangerous to use an extended power cord and non-approved adapters.
Do not use extension cables or multiple socket strips.
If the power cord is too short, contact Customer Service.
Only use adapters approved by the manufacturer. Portable multiple socket strips or portable power supply units may overheat and cause a fire.
Do not place portable multiple socket strips or power supply
units on the back of the appliance.
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1.6 Safe use

WARNING‒Risk of electric shock!
An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock.
Only use the appliance in enclosed spaces.
Never expose the appliance to intense heat or humidity.
Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners to clean the appli-
ance.
WARNING‒Risk of suffocation!
Children may put packaging material over their heads or wrap themselves up in it and suffocate.
Keep packaging material away from children.
Do not let children play with packaging material. Children may breathe in or swallow small parts, causing them to suffocate.
Keep small parts away from children.
Do not let children play with small parts.
WARNING‒Risk of explosion!
Mechanical devices or other devices may damage the refrigera­tion circuit; flammable refrigerant may escape and explode.
To accelerate the defrosting process, do not use any other
mechanical devices or devices other than those recommended
by the manufacturer. Products which contain flammable propellants and explosive sub­stances may explode, e.g. spray cans.
Do not store products which contain flammable propellants (e.g.
spray cans) or explosive substances in the appliance.
WARNING‒Risk of fire!
Electrical devices within the appliance may cause a fire, e.g. heat­ers or electric ice makers.
Do not operate electrical devices within the appliance.
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WARNING‒Risk of injury!
Containers that contain carbonated drinks may burst.
Do not store containers that contain carbonated drinks in the
freezer compartment. Injury to the eyes caused by escaping flammable refrigerant and hazardous gases.
Do not damage the tubes of the refrigerant circuit or the insula-
tion.
WARNING‒Risk of cold burns!
Contact with frozen food and cold surfaces may cause burns by refrigeration.
Never put frozen food straight from the freezer compartment
into your mouth.
Avoid prolonged contact of the skin with frozen food, ice and
surfaces in the freezer compartment.
CAUTION‒Risk of harm to health!
To prevent food from being contaminated, you must observe the following instructions.
If the door is open for an extended period of time, this may lead
to a considerable temperature increase in the compartments of
the appliance.
Regularly clean the surfaces that may come into contact with
food and accessible drain systems.
If the fridge/freezer is empty for an extended period of time,
switch off the appliance, defrost it, clean it and leave the door
open to prevent the formation of mould.

1.7 Damaged appliance

WARNING‒Risk of electric shock!
If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous.
Never operate a damaged appliance.
Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Always
unplug the appliance at the mains.
If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, immediately un-
plug the power cord or switch off the fuse in the fuse box.
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Call customer services. →Page21 Incorrect repairs are dangerous.
Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained
specialist staff.
Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance.
If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be re-
placed by the manufacturer, the manufacturer's Customer Ser-
vice or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent any risk.
WARNING‒Risk of fire!
If the tubes are damaged, flammable refrigerant and harmful gases may escape and ignite.
Keep naked flames and ignition sources away from the appli-
ance.
Ventilate the room.
Switch off the appliance. →Page13
Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit
breaker in the fuse box.
Call after-sales service. →Page21
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Preventing material damage

2 Preventing material
damage
Preventing material damage
ATTENTION!
Using the base, runners or appliance doors as a seat surface or climbing surface may damage the appliance.
Do not stand or support yourself
on the base, runners or doors. Contamination with oil or fat may cause plastic parts and door seals to become porous.
Keep plastic parts and door seals
free of oil and grease.

Environmental protection and saving energy

3 Environmental protec-
tion and saving energy
Environmental protection and saving energy

3.1 Disposing of packaging

The packaging materials are environ­mentally compatible and can be re­cycled.
Sort the individual components by
type and dispose of them separ-
ately.

3.2 Saving energy

If you follow these instructions, your appliance will use less power.

Selecting the installation location

¡ Keep the appliance out of direct
sunlight. ¡ Install the appliance as far away as
possible from heating elements,
cookers and other heat sources:
– Maintain a 30mm clearance to
electric or gas cookers.
– Maintain a 300mm clearance to
oil or solid-fuel cookers.
¡ Never cover or block the exterior
ventilation grilles.

Saving energy during use

Note:The arrangement of the fittings
does not affect the energy consump­tion of the appliance.
¡ Open the appliance only briefly. ¡ Never cover or block the interior
ventilation openings or the exterior ventilation grilles.
¡ Transport purchased food in a
cool bag and place in the appli­ance quickly.
¡ Allow warm food and drinks to
cool down before storing them.
¡ Always leave some space between
the food and to the back panel.
¡ Pack the food airtight. ¡ Defrost the freezer compartment
regularly.
¡ Open the freezer compartment
door only briefly and then close it properly.

Installation and connection

4 Installation and con-
nection
Installation and connection
You can find out where and how best to install your appliance here. You will also learn how to connect your appliance to the power supply.

4.1 Scope of delivery

After unpacking all parts, check for any transport damage and for com­pleteness of delivery. If you have any complaints, contact your dealer or our after-sales service →Page21.
The delivery consists of the following:
¡ Built-under appliance ¡ Equipment and accessories
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Depending on the appliance specifications
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¡ Installation material ¡ Installation instructions ¡ User manual ¡ Customer service directory ¡ Warranty enclosure
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¡ Energy label ¡ Information on energy consump-
tion and noises
4.2 Criteria for the installation
location
WARNING
Risk of explosion!
If the appliance is in a space that is too small, a leak in the refrigeration circuit may result in a flammable mix­ture of gas and air.
Only install the appliance in a
space with a volume of at least
1m3 per 8g refrigerant. The
volume of refrigerant is indicated
on the rating plate. →"Appliance",
Fig. 1 /4, Page11
The weight of the appliance ex works may be up to 40kg depending on the model. The subfloor must be sufficiently stable to bear the weight of the appli­ance.

Permitted room temperature

The permitted room temperature de­pends on the appliance's climate class. The climate class can be found on the rating plate. →"Appliance", Fig.
1 /
, Page11
Climate class
SN 10°C to 32°C N 16°C to 32°C
Permitted room tem­perature
Climate class
Permitted room tem­perature
ST 16°C to 38°C T 16°C to 43°C
The appliance is fully functional within the permitted room temperature. If an appliance with climate class SN is operated at colder room temperat­ures, the appliance will not be dam­aged up to a room temperature of 5°C.

Built-under

Attachment under certain worktops, e.g. stone, glass or stainless steel, is frequently not possible. You can or­der accessories from customer ser­vice for installation on the side walls. →"Customer Service", Page21

4.3 Installing the appliance

Install the appliance in accordance with the enclosed installation in­structions.

4.4 Preparing the appliance for the first time

1. Remove the informative material.
2. Remove the protective foil and
transit bolts, e.g. remove the ad­hesive strips and carton.
3. Clean the appliance for the first
time. →Page17

4.5 Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply

1. Insert the mains plug of the appli-
ance's power cable in a socket nearby.
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Not in all countries
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The connection data of the appli­ance can be found on the rating
plate. →"Appliance", Fig. 1 /4,
Page11
2. Check the mains plug is inserted
properly.
a The appliance is now ready for
use.
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Familiarising yourself with your appliance

5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance

Familiarising yourself with your appliance

5.1 Appliance

You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here.
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Control panel
Freezer shelf
Frozen food container
Rating plate
Exterior ventilation grille
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Note:Deviations between your appli­ance and the diagrams may differ with regard to their features and size.

5.2 Control panel

You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status.
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The temperature controller sets the temperature of the freezer compartment.
switches the appliance on
or off.
switches Super freezing on
or off.
switches the warning signal
off.
Features

6 Features

Features
The features of your appliance de­pend on the model.

6.1 Accessories

Use original accessories. These have been made especially for your appli­ance. The accessories for your appliance depend on the model.

Ice pack

Use the ice pack for temporarily keeping food cool, e.g. in a cool bag.
Tip:If a power failure or malfunction occurs, the ice pack can be used to slow down the thawing process for the stored frozen food.
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Ice cube tray

Use the ice cube tray to make ice cubes.
Making ice cubes
1. Fill the ice cube tray with water up
to ¾ and place in the freezer com­partment.
If the ice cube tray is stuck to the freezer compartment, loosen it with a blunt implement only (e.g. spoon handle).
2. To loosen the ice cubes, twist the
ice cube tray slightly or hold it briefly under flowing water.
Basic operation

7 Basic operation

Basic operation
7.1 Switching on the appli­ance
1. Press .
a The appliance begins to cool.
2. Switch off the warning signal using
.
a goes out as soon as the set
temperature has been reached.
3. Set the required temperature.
→Page13

7.2 Operating tips

¡ Once you have switched on the
appliance, the set temperature is only reached after several hours. Do not put any food in the appli­ance until the temperature has been reached.
¡ The front panels of the housing are
temporarily heated slightly. This prevents condensation in the area of the door seal.
¡ When you close the door, a va-
cuum may be created. The door is then difficult to open again. Wait a moment until the vacuum is offset.
¡ The refrigeration system may
cause several areas of the freezer shelves to frost quickly. The frost has no effect on the function or the energy consumption of the appli­ance. If frost or ice thicker than 5mm has formed on the entire surface of the freezer shelf, the ap­pliance must be defrosted.
7.3 Switching off the appli­ance
Press .

7.4 Setting the temperature

Setting the freezer compartment temperature

Use a coin to set the temperature at the temperature controller.
The higher the number, the lower the temperature. The middle setting is recommen­ded by the factory.
Additional functions

8 Additional functions

Additional functions

8.1 Super freezing

With Super freezing, the freezer com­partment cools so that it as cold as possible. Switch on Super freezing four to sixhours before placing food weigh­ing 2kg or more into the freezer compartment. In order to utilise the freezer capacity, use Super freezing. →"Prerequisites for freezing capa-
city", Page14
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Note:When Super freezing is
switched on, increased noise may occur.

Switching on Super freezing

Press .
a lights up.
Note:After approx. 60hours, the ap­pliance switches to normal operation.

Switching off Super freezing

Press .
Alarm

9 Alarm

Alarm

9.1 Temperature alarm

If the freezer compartment becomes too warm, the temperature alarm is switched on.
CAUTION
Risk of harm to health!
During the thawing process, bacteria may multiply and spoil the frozen food.
Do not refreeze food after it has been defrosted or started to de­frost.
Refreeze food only after cooking.
These items should no longer be stored for the maximum storage period.
The temperature alarm can be switched on in the following cases: ¡ The appliance is switched on.
Do not store any food until the ap­pliance has reached the set tem­perature.
¡ Large quantities of fresh food are
being placed inside. Switch on Super freezing before placing large quantities of food in the appliance.
¡ The freezer compartment door is
open for too long. Check whether the frozen food has defrosted or thawed.

Switching off the temperature alarm

Press .
a The warning tone is switched off.
Freezer compartment

10 Freezer compartment

Freezer compartment
You can store frozen food, freeze food and make ice cubes in the freezer compartment. The temperature can be set from level 1 to level 7. Long-term storage of food should be at –18°C or lower. The freezer compartment can be used to store perishable food long­term. The low temperatures slow down or stop the spoilage.

10.1 Freezing capacity

The freezing capacity indicates the quantity of food that can be frozen right through to the centre within a specific period of time. Information on freezing capacity can be found on the rating plate. →"Appli-
ance", Fig. 1 /4, Page11

Prerequisites for freezing capacity

1. Approx. 24 hours before placing
fresh food in the appliance, switch on Super freezing. →"Switching on Super freezing",
Page14
2. Fill the rear area of the top com-
partment with food first. This is where the food freezes most quickly.
3. If the rear area of the top compart-
ment does not have enough space, store the remaining quantity in the compartment below.
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10.2 Fully utilising the freezer compartment volume

Learn how to store the maximum amount of frozen food in the freezer compartment.
1.
Remove all fittings. →Page17
2. Store food directly on the shelves
and on the floor of the freezer compartment.

10.3 Tips for storing food in the freezer compartment

¡ To quickly and gently freeze larger
quantities of fresh food, place this in the top frozen food container.
¡ Place the food over the whole area
of the compartments or the frozen food containers.
¡ Do not bring food which is to be
frozen into contact with frozen food.
¡ To ensure that the air can circulate
freely in the appliance, push the frozen food containers in as far as they will go.

10.4 Tips for freezing fresh food

¡ Freeze fresh and undamaged food
only.
¡ Freeze food in portions. ¡ Cooked food is more suitable than
food that can be eaten raw.
¡ Vegetables: Wash, chop up and
blanch before freezing.
¡ Fruit: Wash, pit and perhaps peel,
possibly add sugar or ascorbic acid solution.
¡ Food that is suitable for freezing in-
cludes baked items, fish and sea­food, meat, game, poultry, eggs without shells, cheese, butter and quark, ready meals and leftovers.
¡ Food that is unsuitable for freezing
includes lettuce, radishes, eggs in shells, grapes, raw apples and pears, yoghurt, sour cream, crème fraîche and mayonnaise.

Packing frozen food

If you select suitable packaging ma­terial and the correct type of pack­aging, you can determine the product quality and prevent freezer burn.
1. Place the food in the packaging.
2. Squeeze out the air.
3. Pack food airtight to prevent it
from losing flavour and drying out.
4. Label the packaging with the con-
tents and the date of freezing.
10.5 Shelf life of frozen food at −18°C
Food Storage time
Fish, sausages, pre­pared meals and baked goods
Poultry, meat up to
Vegetables, fruit up to
The imprinted freezer calendar indic­ates the maximum storage duration in months at a constant temperature of –18°C.
up to 6months
8months
12months

10.6 Defrosting methods for frozen food

CAUTION
Risk of harm to health!
During the thawing process, bacteria may multiply and spoil the frozen food.
Do not refreeze food after it has been defrosted or started to de­frost.
Refreeze food only after cooking.
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These items should no longer be stored for the maximum storage period.
¡ Defrost animal-based food, such
as fish, meat, cheese, quark, in the refrigerator compartment.
¡ Defrost bread at room temperat-
ure.
¡ Prepare food for immediate con-
sumption in the microwave, in the oven or on the hob.
Defrosting

11 Defrosting

Defrosting
Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.
5. To accelerate the defrosting pro-
cess, place a pan of hot water on a trivet in the freezer compartment.
6. Wipe up the condensation water
with a soft cloth or sponge.
7. Rub the freezer compartment dry
with a soft, dry cloth.
8. Electrically connect the appliance.
9. Switch on the appliance.
→Page13
10.Reinsert the frozen food containers
with the frozen food.

11.1 Defrosting in the freezer compartment

The freezer compartment does not defrost automatically. A layer of hoar­frost in the freezer compartment im­pairs refrigeration of the frozen food and increases power consumption.

Defrosting the freezer compartment

Regularly defrost the freezer com­partment.
1. Switch on Super freezing approx.
fourhours before defrosting. →"Switching on Super freezing",
Page14
This means that the food reaches very low temperatures and it can be stored for longer at room tem­perature.
2. Remove the frozen food container
with the frozen food and temporar­ily place it in a cool location. Place ice packs (if available) on the frozen food.
3. Switch off the appliance.
→Page13
4. Disconnect the appliance from the
power supply.

Cleaning and servicing

12 Cleaning and servi-
cing
Cleaning and servicing
To keep your appliance working effi­ciently for a long time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully. Customer Service must clean inac­cessible points. Cleaning by cus­tomer service can give rise to costs.

12.1 Preparing the appliance for cleaning

1. Switch off the appliance.
→Page13
2. Disconnect the appliance from the
power supply. Unplug the appliance from the
mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.
3. Take out all of the food and store it
in a cool place. Place ice packs (if available) onto
the food.
4. If there is a layer of hoarfrost, allow
this to defrost.
5. Remove all fittings from the appli-
ance. →Page17
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12.2 Cleaning the appliance

WARNING
Risk of electric shock!
An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock.
Do not use steam- or high-pres­sure cleaners to clean the appli-
ance. Liquid in the lighting or in the con­trols can be dangerous.
The rinsing water must not drip
into the lighting or controls.
ATTENTION!
Unsuitable cleaning products may damage the surfaces of the appli­ance.
Do not use hard scouring pads or
cleaning sponges.
Do not use harsh or abrasive de-
tergents.
Do not use cleaning products with
a high alcohol content. If you clean fittings and accessories in the dishwasher, this may cause them to become deformed or discol­our.
Never clean fittings and accessory
in the dishwasher.
1. Prepare the appliance for cleaning.
→Page16
2. Clean the appliance, the fittings
and the door seals with a dish
cloth, lukewarm water and a little
pH-neutral washing-up liquid.
3. Dry thoroughly with a soft, dry
cloth.
4. Insert the fittings.
5. Electrically connect the appliance.
6. Switch on the appliance.
→Page13
7. Putting the food into the appliance.

12.3 Cleaning the ventilation grille

1. Remove the exterior ventilation
grille for cleaning.
To do this, depress the clips in
the ventilation openings and simultaneously remove the ex­terior ventilation grille forwards.
2. Clean the exterior ventilation grille
with lukewarm soapy water and a dish cloth.
3. Let the exterior ventilation grille dry
completely and insert it.

12.4 Removing the fittings

If you want to clean the fittings thor­oughly, remove these from your ap­pliance.

Removing the frozen food container

1. Take out the frozen food container
as far as it will go.
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2. Lift the frozen food container at the
front and remove it ⁠.
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Troubleshooting

13 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting
You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot­ing information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unneces­sary costs.
WARNING
Risk of electric shock!
Incorrect repairs are dangerous.
Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff.
Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance.
If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, the manufacturer's Customer Service or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent any risk.
Fault Cause and troubleshooting
A warning signal sounds and lights up.
The appliance hums, bubbles, buzzes, gargles or clicks.
The appliance makes noises.
Different causes are possible.
Press .
a The alarm is switched off.
The exterior ventilation grilles are blocked.
Remove any obstructions from in front of the exter­ior ventilation grilles.
Larger quantities of fresh food have been put in.
Do not exceed the max. freezing capacity. →"Freezing capacity", Page14
Not a fault. A motor is running, e.g. refrigerating unit, fan. Refrigerant flows through the pipes. The motor, switches or solenoid valves are switching on or off. No action required.
Fittings wobble or stick.
Check the removable fittings and, if required, re­place these.
Containers are touching.
Move the containers apart.
Super freezing is switched on. No action required.
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13.1 Power failure

During a power failure, the temperat­ure in the appliance rises; this re­duces the storage time and the qual­ity of the frozen food. The stored frozen food is cooled to the temperature increase time spe­cified on the rating plate. →"Appli-
ance", Fig. 1 /4, Page11
Notes
¡ Open the appliance as little as
possible during a power failure and do not place any other food in the appliance.
¡ Check the quality of the food
immediately after a power failure. – Dispose of any frozen food that
has defrosted and is hotter than 5°C.
– Cook or fry slightly thawed
frozen food, and then either con­sume it or freeze it again.
Storage and disposal

14 Storage and disposal

Storage and disposal
You can find out here how to prepare your appliance for storage. You will also find out how to dispose of old appliances.

14.1 Taking the appliance out of operation

1. Switch off the appliance.
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2. Disconnect the appliance from the
power supply. Unplug the appliance from the
mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.
3. Remove all of the food.
4.
Defrost the appliance. →Page16
5.
Clean the appliance. →Page17
6. To guarantee the ventilation inside
the appliance, leave the appliance open.
14.2 Disposing of old appli­ance
Valuable raw materials can be re­used by recycling.
WARNING
Risk of harm to health!
Children can lock themselves in the appliance, thereby putting their lives at risk.
Leave shelves and containers in­side the appliance to prevent chil­dren from climbing in.
Keep children away from the re­dundant appliance.
WARNING
Risk of fire!
If the tubes are damaged, flammable refrigerant and harmful gases may escape and ignite.
Do not damage the tubes of the re­frigerant circuit or the insulation.
1. Unplug the appliance from the
mains.
2. Cut through the power cord.
3. Dispose of the appliance in an en-
vironmentally friendly manner. Information about current disposal
methods are available from your specialist dealer or local authority.
This appliance is la­belled in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU concerning used electrical and elec-
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tronic 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.
Customer Service

15 Customer Service

Customer Service
If you have any queries, are unable to rectify faults on the appliance your­self or if your appliance needs to be repaired, contact Customer Service. Function-relevant genuine spare parts according to the corresponding Eco­design Order can be obtained from Customer Service for a period of at least 10 years from the date on which your appliance was placed on the market within the European Eco­nomic Area.
Note:Under the terms of the manu­facturer's warranty applicable to the location, the use of Customer Service is free of charge. The minimum dura­tion of the warranty (manufacturer's warranty for private consumers) in the European Economic Area is 2 years according to the terms of war­ranty applicable to the location. The terms of warranty do not affect other rights or claims held by yourself un­der local legislation.
Detailed information on the warranty period and terms of warranty in your country is available from our after­sales service, your retailer or on our website.
If you contact Customer Service, you will require the product number (E­Nr.) and the production number (FD) of your appliance. The contact details for Customer Ser­vice can be found in the enclosed Customer Service directory or on our website.

15.1 Product number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD)

You can find the product number (E­Nr.) and the production number (FD) on the appliance's rating plate.
→"Appliance", Fig. 1 /4, Page11 Make a note of your appliance's de­tails and the Customer Service tele­phone number to find them again quickly.
Technical data

16 Technical data

Technical data
Refrigerant, cubic capacity and fur­ther technical specifications can be found on the rating plate.
→"Appliance", Fig. 1 /4, Page11 More information about your model can be found online at https://en­ergylabel.bsh-group.com1. This web address is linked to the official EU EPREL product database. At the time of printing its web address had not yet been published. Please then fol­low the instructions on searching for models. The model identifier is made up of the characters before the slash in the product number (E-Nr.) on the rating plate. Alternatively you can also find the model identifier in the first line of the EU energy label.
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