Bosch KGN57PI31B Instructions for Use

Fridge-freezer

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Instructions for use

Fridge-freezer

en Table of contents
Safety and warning information ...........	3
Information concerning disposal .........	6
Scope of delivery ...................................	6
Ambient temperature and
ventilation .................................................	7
Connecting the appliance ....................	7
Getting to know your appliance ..........	8
Switching the appliance on ..................	9
Setting the temperature ......................	10
Special functions ..................................	10
Alarm function ......................................	11
Usable capacity ....................................	12
Refrigerator compartment ..................	12
Super cooling .......................................	14
Freezer compartment ..........................	14
Max. freezing capacity ........................	14

Freezing and storing food ..................	14
Freezing fresh food .............................	15
Super freezing ......................................	16
Thawing frozen food ............................	17
Interior fittings .......................................	17
Sticker “OK” ..........................................	18
Switching off and disconnecting
the appliance ........................................	18
Defrosting ..............................................	18
Cleaning the appliance .......................	19
Light (LED) ............................................	20
Tips for saving energy ........................	20
Operating noises .................................	20
Eliminating minor faults yourself .......	21
Customer service .................................	24

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 sharpedged 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.

■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!

■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.

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 refrigerating and 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.

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.

m Warning

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

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 and on the side panels 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.

Getting to know your appliance

Please fold out the illustrated last page. These operating instructions refer

to several models.

The features of the models may vary. The diagrams may differ.

Fig. !

* Not all models.

1-9 Controls

10On/Off button

11Light switch

12Light (LED)

13Air outlet opening

14Shelf in the refrigerator compartment

15Bottle shelf

16Vegetable container

17Chiller container

18Freezer drawer

19Freezer shelf

20Ventilation opening

21Height-adjustable feet

22Egg rack

23* Butter and cheese compartment

24* Bottle holder

25 Shelf for large bottles

26* Ice pack

27* Freezer calendar

ARefrigerator compartment

BFreezer compartment

Controls

Fig. "

1Temperature display refrigerator

compartment

The numbers correspond to the set refrigerator compartment temperatures in °C.

2“timer” button

You can use this function to set a period of time and be reminded by an acoustic signal. See chapter entitled “Special functions”.

3Mode button

For selecting the special functions. See chapter entitled “Special functions”.

4Temperature display freezer

compartment

The numbers correspond

to the set freezer compartment temperatures in °C.

5Special functions display

See chapter entitled “Special functions”.

6Setting buttons

You can use the “+” and “–” button to set the temperature of the refrigerator and freezer compartment. In addition, special functions can be switched on and off.

7Selection button

for the refrigerator or freezer compartment

To set the refrigerator or freezer compartment, press the selection button until the required

area of the refrigerator or freezer compartment display is activated.

8“super” button

For switching on the Super cooling (refrigerator compartment) function or Super freezing (freezer compartment) function.

See chapter entitled “Super cooling” or “Super freezing”.

9Alarm button

Used to switch off the warning signal, see chapter “Alarm function”.

Switching

the appliance on

Switch on the appliance with the On/Off button !/10.

A warning signal sounds. “AL” flashes on the temperature display 4.

Press the alarm button "/9.

The warning signal switches off. The warmest temperature is displayed briefly.

The factory has recommended the following temperatures:

■Refrigerator compartment: +4 °C

■Freezer compartment: –18 °C

Operating tips

■When the appliance has been switched on, it may take several hours until the set temperatures have been reached.

■The fully automatic NoFrost system ensures that the freezer compartment remains free of ice. Defrosting is no longer required.

■The sides of the housing are sometimes heated slightly. This prevents condensation in the area of the door seal.

■If the freezer compartment door cannot be immediately re-opened after it has been closed, wait until the resulting low pressure has equalised.

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