Bosch KIV87VFF0G, KIV87VSF0G, KIV67VSF0, KIV87VFF0, KIV87VSF0 Instructions for Use

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Table of contents

Safety...............................................4
General information..........................4
Intended use.....................................4
Restriction on user group.................4
Safe transport...................................5
Safe installation ................................5
Safe use ...........................................6
Damaged appliance .........................8
Preventing material damage ........10
Environmental protection and
saving energy................................10
Disposing of packaging .................10
Saving energy.................................10
Installation and connection..........11
Scope of delivery............................11
Installing and connecting the ap-
pliance ............................................11
Criteria for the installation loca-
tion..................................................12
Preparing the appliance for the
first time..........................................12
Connecting the appliance to the
electricity supply.............................12
Switching off the appliance ............17
Setting the temperature..................17
Additional functions .....................18
Super function ................................18
Refrigerator compartment ............18
Tips for storing food in the refri-
gerator compartment .....................18
Chill zones in the refrigerator
compartment ..................................18
"OK" sticker ....................................19
Freezer compartment....................19
Freezing capacity ...........................19
Fully utilising the freezer com-
partment volume ............................19
Tips for buying frozen food ............19
Tips for storing food in the
freezer compartment ......................20
Tips for freezing fresh food ............20
Shelf life of frozen food at
−18°C............................................21
Freezer calendar ............................21
Defrosting methods for frozen
food ................................................21
Familiarising yourself with
your appliance...............................14
Appliance .......................................14
Controls ..........................................15
Features.........................................15
Shelf................................................16
Variable shelf..................................16
Extendable shelf .............................16
Fruit and vegetable container ........16
Butter and cheese compartment ...16
Door racks......................................16
Accessories....................................16
Basic operation .............................17
Switching on the appliance ............17
Operating tips.................................17
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Defrosting......................................21
Defrosting in the refrigerator
compartment ..................................21
Defrosting in the freezer com-
partment .........................................22
Cleaning and servicing.................22
Preparing the appliance for
cleaning ..........................................22
Cleaning the appliance ..................23
Cleaning the condensation
channel and drainage hole ............23
Removing the fittings......................23
Troubleshooting............................25
Malfunctions ...................................25
Temperature problem.....................26
Noise ..............................................26
Odours............................................27
Conducting an appliance self-
test..................................................28
Storage and disposal....................28
Switching off the appliance ............28
Disposing of old appliance ............28
Customer Service..........................28
Product number (E-Nr.) and pro-
duction number (FD) ......................29
Technical data ...............................29
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Safety

Please read the safety information to ensure that you use the ap­pliance safely.

General information

You can find general information about this instruction manual here. ¡ Read this instruction manual carefully. Only this will ensure you
use the appliance safely and efficiently.
¡ This manual is intended for the user of the appliance. ¡ Follow the safety instructions and warnings. ¡ Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe
for future reference or for the next owner.
¡ Check the appliance after unpacking it. Do not connect the ap-
pliance if it has been damaged in transit.

Intended use

Read the information on intended use to ensure that you use the appliance correctly and safely. This appliance is only intended to be fully fitted in a kitchen. Only use this appliance:
¡ As specified in this instruction manual. ¡ For chilling and freezing food and making ice. ¡ In private households and in enclosed spaces in a domestic en-
vironment.
¡ Up to an altitude of max. 2000m above sea level.

Restriction on user group

Avoid risks to children and vulnerable persons. 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.
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Cleaning and user maintenance must not be performed by chil­dren unless they are being supervised. Keep children under the age of 8 years away from the appliance and power cable. Children above the age of three years old and younger than eight years old may load and unload the the fridge-freezer.

Safe transport

Follow these safety instructions when transporting the appliance.
WARNING‒Risk of injury!
The high weight of the appliance may result in injury when lif­ted.
Do not lift the appliance on your own.

Safe installation

Follow these safety instructions when installing the appliance.
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.
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¡ If the insulation of the power cord is damaged, this is danger-
ous.
Never let the power cord come into contact with heat sources.
Never let the power cord come into contact with sharp points or edges.
Never kink, crush or modify the power cord.
WARNING‒Risk of fire!
¡ It is dangerous to use an extended power cord and non-ap-
proved 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.

Safe use

Follow these safety instructions when using the appliance.
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 appliance.
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.
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Do not let children play with small parts.
WARNING‒Risk of explosion!
¡ Mechanical devices or other devices may damage the refri-
geration 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.
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 in­sulation.
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 skin with frozen food, ice and the tubes in the freezer compartment.
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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.
Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the refri­gerator so that they do not touch or drip on other food.
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.

Damaged appliance

Follow the safety instructions if your appliance is damaged.
WARNING‒Risk of electric shock!
¡ If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is danger-
ous.
Never operate a damaged appliance.
Never operate an appliance with a cracked or fractured sur­face.
Call Customer Service. →Page28
Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff.
¡ Improper 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.
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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 ap­pliance.
Ventilate the room.
Switch off the appliance. →Page17
Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the cir­cuit breaker in the fuse box.
Call after-sales service. →Page28
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Preventing material damage

Preventing material dam­age
Follow these instructions to prevent material damage to your appliance, accessories or other objects in your kitchen.
ATTENTION!
¡ 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.
¡ Using the base, runners or appli-
ance doors as a seat surface or climbing surface may damage the appliance.
Do not stand or support yourself on the base, runners or doors.

Environmental protection and saving energy

Environmental protection and saving energy
Help protect the environment by us­ing your appliance in a way that con­serves resources and by disposing of reusable materials properly.

Disposing of packaging

The packaging materials are environ­mentally compatible and can be re­cycled.
Sort the individual components by type and dispose of them separ­ately.
Information about current disposal methods are available from your specialist dealer or local authority.

Saving energy

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

Selecting the installation location

Follow these instructions when in­stalling your appliance.
¡ 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 30cm clearance to
oil or solid-fuel cookers.
The appliance needs to cool less frequently at low ambient temper­atures.
¡ Use a niche depth of 560mm. ¡ Do not cover or block ventilation
openings.
¡ Ventilate the room daily.
The air on the back wall of the ap­pliance can escape more easily and the appliance does not warm up so intensely. The appliance must cool less fre­quently.

Saving energy during use

Follow these instructions when using your appliance.
Note:The arrangement of the fittings does not affect the energy consump­tion of the appliance.
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¡ Do not cover or block ventilation
openings. The air on the back wall of the ap-
pliance can escape more easily and the appliance does not warm up so intensely.
¡ Open the appliance door only
briefly.
¡ Transport purchased food in a
cool bag and place in the appli­ance quickly.
¡ Allow warm food and drinks to
cool down before placing them in the appliance.
¡ Thaw frozen food in the refriger-
ator compartment to utilise the low temperature of the food.
The air in the appliance does not warm up so intensely. The appliance must cool less fre­quently.
¡ Always leave some space
between the food and to the back panel.
¡ Pack the food airtight.
The air can circulate and the air humidity remains constant.
¡ Defrost the freezer compartment
regularly. A frost-free freezer compartment is
power-saving and cools the frozen food optimally.
¡ Only open the freezer compart-
ment door briefly and then care­fully close it.
A closed freezer compartment door protects the freezer compart­ment against severe icing.

Installation and connection

Installation and connec­tion

Scope of delivery

After unpacking all parts, check for any transport damage and check the completeness of the delivery. If you have any complaints, contact your dealer or our after-sales service →Page28.
The delivery consists of the following:
¡ Built-in appliance ¡ Equipment and accessories ¡ Installation material ¡ Installation instructions ¡ Operating instructions ¡ Customer service booklet ¡ Warranty enclosure
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¡ Energy label ¡ Product data sheet ¡ Information on the energy con-
sumption and noises
Installing and connecting the ap­pliance
Requirement:The scope of delivery
of the appliance is checked. →Page11
1. Observe the criteria for the appli-
ance's installation location. →Page12
2. Install the appliance according to
the enclosed installation instruc­tions.
3. Prepare the appliance for first use.
→Page12
4. Electrically connect the appliance.
→Page12
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Depending on the appliance specifications
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Not in all countries
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Criteria for the installation loca­tion
Follow these instructions when in­stalling your appliance.
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15
The weight of the appliance ex works may be up to 65kg depending on the model. The subfloor must be of sufficient sta­bility 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15
Climate class Permitted room temperat-
ure
SN 10°C to 32°C N 16°C to 32°C 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.

Niche dimensions

Observe the niche dimensions if you install your appliance in the furniture recess. If this is not the case, prob­lems may occur when installing the appliance.
Niche depth
Install the appliance in the recom­mended niche depth of 560mm. If the niche depth is smaller, the en­ergy consumption increases slightly. The niche depth must be a minimum 550mm.
Niche width
An inside niche width of at least 560mm is required for the appli­ance.

Side-by-side installation

If you want to install two appliances side by side, you must maintain a distance of at least 150mm between the appliances.

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23

Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply

1. Insert the mains plug of the appli-
ance's power cable in a socket nearby.
The connection data of the appli­ance can be found on the rating
plate. →"Appliance", Fig. 1 /4,
Page15
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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

Familiarising yourself with your appliance
Familiarise yourself with the parts of your appliance.

Appliance

You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here.
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Refrigerator compartment
Freezer compartment
Controls
Extendable shelf →Page16
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Fruit and vegetable container
→Page16
Rating plate
Flat frozen food container
Frozen food container
Note:Deviations between your appli­ance and the diagrams may differ with regard to their features and size.
Butter and cheese compartment
→Page16
Door storage compartment for large bottles

Controls

The controls are used to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status.
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sets the temperature of the refri-
gerator compartment.
lights up when the Super func-
tion is switched on. Displays the set temperature for the
refrigerator compartment in°C.
switches the appliance on or off.

Features

Features
Here you can see an overview of the features of your appliance and their use. The features of your appliance de­pend on the model.
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Shelf

To vary the shelves as required, re­move the shelf and re-insert it else­where. →"Removing the shelf", Page23

Variable shelf

Use the variable shelf to the store tall items, e.g. cans or bottles, on the shelf below. You can remove the front section of the variable shelf and slide it below the rear part of the shelf.

Extendable shelf

In order to achieve an improved over­view and to remove food more quickly, remove the shelf.

Fruit and vegetable container

Store fresh fruit and vegetables in the fruit and vegetable container. Condensation may form in the fruit and vegetable container depending on the food and quantity stored. Remove the condensation with a dry cloth. To ensure that the quality and aroma are retained, store fruit and veget­ables that are sensitive to cold out­side of the appliance at temperatures of approx. 8°C to 12°C.
Fruit that is sensitive to cold
Vegetables that are sensitive to cold
¡ Pineapples ¡ Bananas ¡ Mangoes ¡ Papayas ¡ Citrus fruits
¡ Aubergines ¡ Gherkins ¡ Courgettes ¡ Peppers ¡ Tomatoes ¡ Potatoes

Butter and cheese compartment

Store butter and hard cheese in the butter and cheese compartment.

Door racks

To adjust the door racks as required, remove the door rack and re-insert elsewhere. →"Removing door racks", Page24

Accessories

Only use original accessories. These have been made especially for your appliance. Here you can find an over­view of your appliance's accessories and how to use them. The accessories for your appliance depend on the model.

Egg tray

Store eggs safely on the egg tray.

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.

Ice cube tray

Use the ice cube tray to make ice cubes.
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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 with a blunt implement only (e.g. spoon handle).
2. To loosen the ice cubes, twist the
ice cube tray slightly or hold briefly under flowing water.

Basic operation

Basic operation
You can find out everything you need to know about operating your appli­ance here.

Switching on the appliance

1. Press .
a The appliance begins to cool.
2. Set the required temperature.
→Page17

Operating tips

¡ Once you have switched on the
appliance, the set temperature is only reached after several hours. Do not put in any food in the appli­ance until the temperature is reached.
¡ The housing around the freezer
compartment is temporarily heated slightly. This prevents condensa­tion in the area of the door seal.
¡ When you close the door of the
freezer compartment, a vacuum may be created and you may not be able to open the freezer door again immediately. Wait a moment until the vacuum is offset.

Switching off the appliance

Press .
a The appliance stops cooling.

Setting the temperature

After you have switched on the appli­ance, you can set the temperature.

Setting the refrigerator compartment temperature

Press repeatedly until the tem­perature display shows the re­quired temperature.
The recommended temperature in the refrigerator compartment is 4°C. →""OK" sticker", Page19

Setting the freezer compartment temperature

In order to set the freezer compart­ment temperature, change the re­frigerator compartment temperat­ure →Page17.
The refrigerator compartment tem­perature influences freezer com­partment temperature. Refrigerator compartment temperatures that are set to warm generate warmer freezer compartment temperatures.
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Additional functions

Additional functions
Find out which additional functions which can be used for your appli­ance.

Super function

With the Super function, the refriger­ator compartment and the freezer compartment cool more intensively. This refrigerates or freezes food quickly right through to the centre. Switch on the Super function 4 to 6hours before placing food weighing 2kg or more. In order to utilise the freezer capacity, use the Super function. →"Freezing capacity", Page19
Note:When the Super function is switched on, increased noise may occur.

Switching on Super function

Press repeatedly until lights up.
Note:After approx. 60hours, the ap­pliance switches to normal operation.
The refrigerator compartment can also be used to store highly perish­able foods in the short to medium term. The lower the selected temper­ature, the longer the food remains fresh.
Tips for storing food in the refri­gerator compartment
Follow the tips if you store food in your refrigerator compartment. ¡ To ensure that the freshness and
quality of the food is retained for longer, only store fresh and un­spoiled food.
¡ In the case of ready-made
products and bottled goods, do not exceed the best-before date or use-by date specified by the manu­facturer.
¡ To retain aroma, colour and fresh-
ness or to prevent taste transfer and discolouration of the plastic parts, store food well wrapped or covered.
¡ Leave warm food and beverages
to cool down before placing them in the refrigerator compartment.

Switching off Super function

Press .

Refrigerator compartment

Refrigerator compartment
You can keep meat, sausage, fish, dairy products, eggs, ready meals and pastries in the refrigerator com­partment. You can set the temperature in the refrigerator compartment from 2°C to 8°C. The recommended temperature in the refrigerator compartment is 4°C. →""OK" sticker", Page19
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Chill zones in the refrigerator compartment

The air circulation in the refrigerator compartment creates different chill zones.

Coldest zone

The coldest zone is between the ar­row stamped on the side and the shelf underneath.
Tip:Store perishable food (e.g. fish, sausage, meat) in the coldest zone.

Warmest zone

The warmest zone is at the very top of the door.
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Tip:Store food that does not spoil easily in the warmest zone, e.g. hard cheese and butter. Cheese can then continue to release its aroma and the butter will still be easy to spread.

"OK" sticker

The "OK" sticker lets you check whether the refrigerator compartment reaches the safe temperature ranges of +4°C or colder recommended for food. The "OK" sticker is not included with all models. If the sticker does not indicate "OK", gradually reduce the temperature. →"Setting the refrigerator compart-
ment temperature", Page17
Once the appliance is switched on, it may take up to 12hours until the set temperature is reached.
Correct setting

Freezer compartment

Freezer compartment
You can store frozen food, freeze food and make ice cubes in the freezer compartment. The temperature in the freezer com­partment depends on the temperat­ure in the refrigerator compartment. 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.
The time between putting fresh food in the freezer compartment and it freezing solid depends on various factors:
¡ Set temperature ¡ Food (size and type) ¡ Quantity and type of storage
¡ Quantity and type of food already
stored

Freezing capacity

The maximum freezing capacity indic­ates the quantity of food that can be frozen right through to the centre within a specific period of time. Information on the maximum freezing capacity can be found on the rating
plate. →"Appliance", Fig. 1 /4,
Page15

Prerequisites for freezing capacity

1. Approx. 24hours before placing
fresh food in the appliance, switch on Super function. →"Switching on Super function",
Page18
2. Add the food in the bottom frozen
food container first.
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23
2. Store food directly on the shelves
and on the floor of the freezer compartment.

Tips for buying frozen food

Follow the tips when you are buying frozen food. ¡ Check the packaging is not dam-
aged.
¡ Check the best-before date. ¡ The temperature in the supermar-
ket freezer must be –18°C or lower.
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¡ Do not interrupt the deep-freeze
chain. If possible, transport frozen food in a cool bag and quickly place it in the freezer compart­ment.

Tips for storing food in the freezer compartment

Follow the tips if you are storing food in the freezer compartment. ¡ To quickly and gently freeze larger
quantities of fresh food, place this in the lower 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. If necessary, redistribute frozen food in the freezer compartment.
¡ To ensure that the air can circulate
freely in the appliance, push the frozen food containers in as far as they will go.

Tips for freezing fresh food

Follow the tips when you freeze fresh food. ¡ Freeze fresh and undamaged food
only.
¡ Cooked, roasted or baked food is
more suitable for consumption than food that can be eaten raw.
¡ In order to retain the nutritional
value, flavour and colour, you should prepare certain food for freezing. – Vegetables: Wash, chop up,
blanch.
– Fruit: Wash, pit and perhaps
peel, possibly add sugar or ascorbic acid solution.
Additional information on how to do this can be found in the relevant liter­ature.

Food suitable for freezing

¡ Baked goods ¡ Fish and seafood ¡ Meat ¡ Poultry and game ¡ Vegetables, fruit and herbs ¡ Eggs without shells ¡ Dairy products, e.g. cheese, butter
and quark
¡ Ready meals and leftovers, e.g.
soups, stews, cooked meat and fish, potato dishes, bakes and desserts

Food that is unsuitable for freezing

¡ Types of vegetables that are usu-
ally eaten raw, e.g. lettuce or radishes
¡ Unpeeled or hard-boiled eggs ¡ Grapes ¡ Whole apples, pears and peaches ¡ Yoghurt, soured milk, sour cream,
crème fraîche and mayonnaise

Packing frozen food

If you select suitable packaging ma­terial the correct type of packaging, you can determine the product qual­ity and prevent freezer burn.
1. Place the food in the packaging.
Suitable packaging:
– Plastic film made of polyethyl-
ene
– Tubular film made of polyethyl-
ene
– Freezer bags made from poly-
ethylene
– Freezer containers
Unsuitable packaging:
– Wrapping paper – Greaseproof paper – Cellophane – Aluminium foil – Rubbish bags and used shop-
ping bags
2. Squeeze out the air.
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3. Pack food airtight to prevent it
from losing flavour and drying out. Suitable seals:
– Rubber bands – Plastic clips – Cold-resistant adhesive tape
4. Label the packaging with the con-
tents and the date of freezing.
Shelf life of frozen food at
−18°C
Observe the storage times when you freeze food.
Food Storage time
Fish, sausages, ready
Up to 6months
meals and baked goods Poultry, meat Up to 8months Vegetables, fruit Up to 12months

Freezer calendar

The imprinted freezer calendar indic­ates the maximum storage duration in months at a constant temperature of –18°C.

Defrosting methods for frozen food

To retain the best-possible product quality, the defrosting method must be adjusted to the food and applica­tion.
CAUTION
Risk of harm to health!
During the thawing process, bacteria may develop and spoil the frozen food.
Do not refreeze food after it has been defrosted or started to de­frost.
Refreeze food only after cooking.
The frozen items should no longer be stored for the maximum stor­age period.

Defrosting

Food
method
Refrigerator com­partment
Animal-based food such as fish, meat, cheese,
quark Room temperature Bread Microwave Food for immediate con-
sumption or immediate
preparation Oven or cooker Food for immediate con-
sumption or immediate
preparation
Defrosting
Defrosting
Observe the information when you want to defrost your appliance.

Defrosting in the refrigerator compartment

When the appliance is operating, condensation droplets or frost form on the rear panel of the refrigerator compartment due to functional reas­ons. The back panel in the refriger­ator compartment defrosts automatic­ally. Condensation or frost run through the condensation channel into the drain­age hole to the evaporation pan and do not have to be wiped away. To ensure that the condensation can drain and odours do not form, ob­serve the following information: →"Cleaning the condensation chan- nel and drainage hole", Page23.
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Defrosting in the freezer com­partment
As the frozen food must not start thawing, 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 the Super function ap-
prox. fourhours before defrosting. →"Switching on Super function",
Page18
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17
4. Disconnect the appliance from the
power supply. 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17
10.Reinsert the frozen food containers
with the frozen food.

Cleaning and servicing

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.

Preparing the appliance for cleaning

Find out how to prepare your appli­ance for cleaning.
1. Switch off the appliance.
→Page17
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 location. 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23
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Cleaning the appliance

Clean the appliance as specified to ensure that it is not damaged by in­correct cleaning or unsuitable clean­ing products.
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 appli­ance.
¡ Liquid in the lighting can be dan-
gerous.
The rinsing water must not run into the light.
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 detergents.
Do not use cleaning products with a high alcohol content.
¡ If you clean fittings and accessor-
ies in the dishwasher, this may cause them to become deformed or discolour.
Never clean shelves or contain­ers in the dishwasher.
1. Prepare the appliance for cleaning.
→Page22
2. Clean the appliance, the fittings
and the door seals clean 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17
7. Putting the food into the appliance.

Cleaning the condensation channel and drainage hole

Regularly clean the condensation channel and drainage hole to ensure that the condensation can drain.
Carefully clean the condensation channel and the drainage hole, e.g. using a moistened cotton bud.

Removing the fittings

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

Removing the shelf

Pull out and remove the shelf.

Removing the extendable shelf

1. Pull out the extendable shelf until
the locking catch is released.
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2. Lower the shelf and swing it out to
the side.

Removing door racks

Lift the door rack upwards and re­move it.

Removing the fruit and vegetable container

1. Pull the container out all the way.
2. Lift the container at the front and
remove it ⁠.

Removing the frozen food container

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

Malfunctions

Fault Cause troubleshooting
The appliance is not work­ing.
No displays light up.
The appliance is not cooling, the displays and lighting light up.
The LED lighting does not work.
Do not remove the lamp cover.
The refrigeration unit is switching on more fre­quently and for longer.
The base of the refrigerator compartment is wet.
The mains plug has not been inserted properly.
Fuse has been tripped.
The power has failed. 1. Check whether the power is on.
Showroom mode is switched on.
Different causes are pos­sible.
The appliance door was opened frequently.
The ventilation openings are covered up.
The condensation channel or drainage hole are blocked.
Connect the mains plug.
Check the fuses.
2. Place ice packs (if available) on the
frozen food.
Carry out the appliance self-test.
→Page28
a Once the appliance self-test has
ended, the appliance switches to normal operation.
Call the after-sales service.
→"Customer Service", Page28
Do not open appliance door unne­cessarily.
Remove any obstructions from in front of the ventilation openings.
Clean the condensation channel and the drainage hole. →Page23
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Temperature problem

Fault Cause troubleshooting
The temperature differs greatly from the setting.
Different causes are pos­sible.
1. Switch off the appliance.
→Page17
2. Switch the appliance back on after
fiveminutes. →Page17
If the temperature is too
warm, check the temperature again after a couple of hours.
If the temperature is too cold,
check the temperature again on the following day.

Noise

Fault Cause troubleshooting
Appliance has a humming sound.
The appliance bubbles, buzzes or gargles.
The appliance clicks. Not a fault. Motor, switches
The appliance makes noises.
Not a fault. A motor is run­ning, e.g. refrigerating unit, fan.
Not a fault. Refrigerant flows through the pipes.
or solenoid valves are switching on or off.
The appliance is not level.
Fittings wobble or stick.
Bottles or containers are touching.
Super function is switched on.
No action required.
No action required.
No action required.
Align the appliance using a spirit level. If required, place something underneath it.
Check the removable fittings and, if required, replace these.
Move the bottles or containers away from each other.
No action required.
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Odours

Fault Cause troubleshooting
The appliance has an un­pleasant smell.
Different causes are pos­sible.
1. Prepare the appliance for cleaning.
→Page22
2. Clean the appliance. →Page23
3. Clean all food packaging.
4. To prevent odours from forming,
store strong smelling food in air­tight containers.
5. After 24hours, check whether
odours are still forming.
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Conducting an appliance self­test
1. Switch off the appliance.
→Page17
2. Switch the appliance back on after
approx. fiveminutes. →Page17
3. Within 10seconds of switching on,
press and hold for three to fiveseconds until 2°C lights up in the temperature display and an audible signal sounds.
a The appliance self-test starts when
the temperature displays light up in succession.
a While the appliance self-test is run-
ning, a long audible signal sounds.
a If, at the end of the appliance self-
test, the temperature display shows the set temperature, your appliance is OK. The appliance then switches to normal operation.
a If, at the end of the appliance self-
test, flashes for 10seconds, inform the after-sales service.

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.

Switching off the appliance

1. Switch off the appliance.
→Page17
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.
Defrost the appliance. →Page21
4.
Clean the appliance. →Page23
5. Leave the appliance door open.

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.
Dispose of the appliance in an en­vironmentally friendly manner.
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.

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. You can solve many problems your­self by consulting the information on eliminating faults in this instruction
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manual or on our website. If this is not the case, contact our Customer Service. We will always find an appropriate solution and try to avoid unnecessary visits being made by a Customer Ser­vice technician. With any warranty claims we will make sure that your appliance is re­paired by trained Customer Service technicians using original spare parts, including after the manufac­turer's warranty has expired. For safety reasons repairs to the ap­pliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff. The warranty claim becomes void if repairs or in­terventions have been carried out by persons not authorised by us for that purpose or if our appliances have been fitted with spare, supplementary or accessory parts that were not genuine parts and then resulted in a defect. 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 (except for Denmark and Sweden, where it is 1 year) 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 Cus­tomer 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.
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15 Make a note of your appliance's de­tails and the Customer Service tele­phone number to find them again quickly.

Technical data

Technical data
Refrigerant, cubic capacity and fur­ther technical specifications can be found on the rating plate.
→"Appliance", Fig. 1 /4, Page15 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
1
Only applies to countries in the European Economic Area
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rating plate. Alternatively you can also find the model identifier in the first line of the EU energy label.
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