Bosch KIV87VS30M Instruction manual

Fridge-freezer KIV..

en User manual

en Table of contents

en User manual

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

About these instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Risk of explosion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Risk of electric shock . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Risk of cold burns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Risk of injury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Danger due to refrigerants. . . . . . . . . . 4

Avoiding placing children and

vulnerable people at risk . . . . . . . . . . .4

Damage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

8 Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

U Refrigerator compartment. . . . .11

Note when storing food . . . . . . . . . . 11

Note the chill zones in the

refrigerator compartment . . . . . . . . . 11

Vegetable container . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

W Freezer compartment. . . . . . . . .12

Maximum freezing capacity . . . . . . . 12

Fully utilising the freezer volume . . . 13

Purchasing frozen food . . . . . . . . . . 13

Note when loading products . . . . . . 13

Freezing fresh food . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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

7 Environmental protection . . . . . 5

Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Old appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

5 Installation and connection . . . . 6

Contents of package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Technical specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Installing the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Cavity depth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Side by-side installation . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Tips for saving energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Before using your appliance

for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

* Getting to know your

appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Interior fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

1 Operating the appliance. . . . . . 10

Switching on the appliance . . . . . . . . 10

Switching off and disconnecting

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

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

Super function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

= Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Refrigerator compartment . . . . . . . . 14

Freezer compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

D Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Cleaning the equipment . . . . . . . . . . 16

l Odours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

9 Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

> Noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Normal noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Preventing noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

3 Faults – what to do?. . . . . . . . . .17

4 Customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Appliance self-test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Repair order and advice

on faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Safety instructions en

( Safety instructions

Safety instructions

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

The refrigeration circuit has been checked for leaks.

About these instructions

■ Read and follow the

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

■ The manufacturer is not

liable if you disregard the instructions and warnings in the operating and installation instructions.

■ Retain all documents for

subsequent use or for the next owner.

Risk of explosion

■ Never use electric devices

inside the appliance (e.g. heaters or electric ice makers).

■ Do not store products which

contain flammable propellants (e.g. spray cans) or explosive substances in the appliance.

■ Store high-percentage

alcohol tightly closed and standing up.

Risk of electric shock

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

■ If the power cord is

damaged: Immediately disconnect appliance from the power supply.

■ Have the appliance repaired

by the manufacturer, customer service or a similarly qualified person only.

■ Use original parts supplied

by the manufacturer only. The manufacturer guarantees that these parts satisfy the safety requirements.

■ Only purchase an extension

cable from customer service.

Risk of cold burns

■ 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.

Risk of injury

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

en Safety instructions

Danger due to refrigerants

The tubes of the refrigeration circuit contain a small quantity of the 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.

■ Do not damage the tubes

If the tubes are damaged:

■ Keep naked flames and

ignition sources away from the appliance.

■ Ventilate the room.

■ Switch off the appliance and

pull out the mains plug.

■ Call the after-sales service.

Avoiding placing children and vulnerable people at risk

Measures:

■ Ensure that children and

vulnerable people have understood the hazards.

■ Children or vulnerable

people must be supervised by a responsible person when using the appliance.

■ Only children from 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.

Risk of suffocation

■ If the appliance features a

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

■ Keep children away from the

packaging and its parts.

At risk are:

■ Children,

■ People who have limited

physical, mental or sensory abilities,

■ People who have inadequate

knowledge concerning safe operation of the appliance.

Damage

To prevent damage:

■ Do not stand or support

yourself on the base, runners or doors.

■ Keep plastic parts and door

seals free of oil and grease.

■ Pull the mains plug – not the

power cord.

Intended use en

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Weight

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

~ "Installation location" on page 6

8 Intended use

Intended use

Use this appliance

■ only for the cooling and freezing of

food and for making ice.

■ only in the home and in the home

environment.

■ only according to these operating

instructions.

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

7 Environmental

protection

Environmental protection

Packaging

Old appliances

Valuable raw materials can be reclaimed by recycling old appliances.

:Warning

Children may become locked in the appliance and suffocate!

■ To prevent children from climbing in,

leave shelves and containers in the appliance.

■ Keep children away from the

redundant appliance.

Caution! Refrigerant and harmful gases may escape.

Do not damage the tubes of the refrigerant circuit and insulation.

1. Remove the mains plug.

2. Sever the power cord.

3. Have the appliance disposed of

professionally.

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.

All materials are environmentally safe and recyclable:

■ Dispose of packaging in an

environmentally friendly manner.

■ Please ask your dealer or inquire at

your local authority about current means of disposal.

en Installation and connection

5 Installation and

connection

Installation and connection

Contents of package

After unpacking all parts, check for any damage in transit.

If you have any complaints, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the appliance or our after-sales service.

~ "Customer service" on page 18

The delivery consists of the following parts:

■ Built-in appliance

■ Interior fittings (depending on model)

■ Bag containing installation materials

■ User manual

■ Installation instructions

■ Customer service booklet

■ Warranty enclosure

■ Information on the energy

consumption and noises

Technical specifications

Refrigerant, cubic capacity and further technical specifications can be found on the rating plate.

~ "Getting to know your appliance" on page 8

Installing the appliance

Installation location

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.

~ "Getting to know your appliance" on page 8

The weight of the appliance may be up to 75 kg depending on the model.

Permitted room temperature

The permitted room temperature depends on the climatic class of the appliance.

Information on the climatic class can be found on the rating plate.

~ "Getting to know your appliance" on page 8

Climatic

Permitted room temperature

Cavity depth

A cavity depth of 56 cm is recommended for the appliance. If the cavity depth is smaller – at least 55 cm – the energy consumption increases slightly.

Side by-side installation

It is only possible to install appliances side by side with a gap of at least 15 cm.

Installation and connection en

Tips for saving energy

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

Note: The arrangement of the features does not affect the energy consumption of

the appliance.

Installing the appliance

Keep the appliance out of direct sunlight. The appliance must cool less frequently at low

Install the appliance as far away as possible from heating elements, cooker and other heat sources: 3 cm to electric or gas cookers. 30 cm to an oil or solid-fuel cooker.

Note: If this is not possible, attach an insulating

plate between the appliance and heat source.

Select an installation location at a room temperature of approx. 20 °C.

Use a cavity depth of 56 cm.

Caution!

Risk of burns!

Individual parts of the appliance become hot during operation. Touching these parts may result in burns.

Do not cover or block the ventilation openings.

Ventilate the room daily.

ambient temperatures and therefore consumes less power.

The air on the rear panel of the appliance does not warm up so intensely. The appliance consumes less power if the warm air can escape.

Using the appliance

Open the appliance door only briefly. The air in the appliance does not warm up so

Transport purchased food in a cool bag and place quickly in the appliance.

intensely. The appliance must cool less frequently and therefore consumes less power.

Allow warm food and drinks to cool down before placing in the appliance.

Thaw frozen food in the refrigerator compartment in order to utilise the low temperature of the frozen food.

Always leave a space between the food and the rear panel.

Pack food airtight.

The air can circulate and the air humidity will remain constant. The appliance must cool less frequently and therefore consumes less power.

Vacuum the back of the appliance once a year. The air on the rear panel of the appliance does not

Do not cover or block the ventilation openings.

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warm up so intensely. The appliance consumes less power if the warm air can escape.

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