Bosch Benchmark B30BB830SS Installation Manual
B30BB../B36BT..
Fridge-freezer
Frigorífico / congelador
Réfrigérateur / Congélateur combiné
en Operating instructions es Instrucciones de uso
fr Notice d’utilisation
en Table of Contents 3
es Índice 23
fr Table des matières 45
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en Table of Contents
Safety and warning information........................................ 4
Definition .......................................................................... 4
Before you switch ON the appliance.......................... 4
Technical safety.............................................................. 4
Important information when using the appliance..... 4
Children in the household............................................. 4
General regulations........................................................ 4
Information concerning disposal...................................... 5
* Disposal of packaging............................................. 5
* Disposal of your old appliance .............................. 5
Installing the appliance ...................................................... 5
Transporting .................................................................... 5
Installation location......................................................... 5
Ventilation ............................................................................. 5
Connecting the appliance ................................................. 6
Water connection ........................................................... 6
Electrical connection...................................................... 6
Getting to know your appliance ....................................... 7
2 door model .................................................................. 7
3 door model .................................................................. 8
Controls............................................................................ 9
Switching the appliance on............................................ 10
Operating tips............................................................... 10
Set the language.............................................................. 10
Setting the temperature unit........................................... 10
Setting the temperature .................................................. 10
Refrigerator compartment.......................................... 10
Freezer compartment ................................................. 10
Special functions.............................................................. 11
Setup mode.................................................................. 11
Vacation mode............................................................. 11
Sabbath mode ............................................................. 11
Energy saving mode................................................... 12
Alarm function................................................................... 12
Refrigerator compartment .............................................. 12
When purchasing food, please note:....................... 12
Arranging food in the appliance............................... 12
Super cooling.................................................................... 12
Switching on................................................................. 12
Switching off ................................................................. 12
“cool-fresh” drawer .......................................................... 13
Freezer compartment ...................................................... 13
Using the freezer compartment ................................ 13
Freezing and storing food .............................................. 13
Purchasing frozen food .............................................. 13
Freezing fresh food.......................................................... 13
Packing frozen food.................................................... 13
Shelf life of frozen food .............................................. 13
Super freezing................................................................... 14
Switching on................................................................. 14
Switching off ................................................................. 14
Thawing frozen food........................................................ 14
Ice maker........................................................................... 14
Switching on................................................................. 14
enOperating instructions
Switching off................................................................. 14
Water filter ......................................................................... 15
Exchanging the filter cartridge.................................. 15
Specification and performance data sheet for
water filter cartridge......................................................... 16
Cleaning the appliance ................................................... 17
Proceed as follows:..................................................... 17
Interior fittings............................................................... 17
Odours ............................................................................... 17
Exchange the odour filter ............................................... 17
Light (LED)......................................................................... 18
Tips for saving energy..................................................... 18
Operating noises.............................................................. 18
Quite normal noises.................................................... 18
Preventing noises........................................................ 18
Eliminating minor faults yourself ................................... 19
Appliance...................................................................... 19
Ice maker ...................................................................... 20
Customer service ............................................................. 21
Warranty............................................................................. 21
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, Safety and warning information
Safety and warning information
Definition
, WARNING:
This indicates that death or serious injury may
result due to non-observance of this warning.
, CAUTION:
This indicates that minor or moderately severe
injury may result due to non-observance of this
warning.
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
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.
A power cable extension may be purchased from
customer service only.
The appliance comes with a UL registered 3-wire power
cord.
Never sever or remove the third (earth) conductor from
the power cord.
The appliance requires a 3-pole socket. The socket
may be connected by an electrician only.
Where there is a 2-pole standard wall socket, it is the
personal responsibility and duty of the customer to
have this socket replaced with a correctly earthed 3pole wall socket. Do not use any adapter plugs.
Important information when using
the appliance
■ Never use electrical appliances inside the appliance
(e.g. heater, electric ice maker, etc.). Risk of
explosion!
■ Never use a steam cleaner to defrost or clean
the appliance! The steam may penetrate electrical
parts and cause a short-circuit. Risk of electric
shock!
■ Do not use pointed and sharp-edged implements to
remove frost or layers of ice. You could damage
the refrigerant tubes. Leaking refrigerant may ignite
or cause eye injuries.
■ Do not store products which contain flammable
propellants (e.g. spray cans) or explosive
substances in the appliance. Risk of explosion!
■ Do not stand on or lean heavily against base of
appliance, drawers or doors, etc
■ To clean the appliance, pull out the mains plug
or switch off the fuse! Do not pull out the mains plug
by tugging the cable.
■ Bottles which contain a high percentage of alcohol
must be sealed and stored in an upright position.
■ Keep plastic parts and the door seal free of oil
and grease. Otherwise, parts and door seal will
become porous.
■ Never cover or block the ventilation openings for
the appliance.
■ People (children incl.) who have limited physical,
sensory or mental abilities or inadequate knowledge
must not use this appliance unless they are
supervised or given meticulous instructions.
■ Do not store bottled or canned drinks (especially
carbonated drinks) in the freezer compartment.
Bottles and cans may explode!
■ Never put frozen food straight from the freezer
compartment into your mouth.
Risk of low-temperature burns!
■ Avoid prolonged touching of frozen food, ice
or the evaporator pipes, etc.
Risk of low-temperature burns!
Children in the household
■ Keep children away from packaging and its parts.
Danger of suffocation from folding cartons and cling
wrap!
■ 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,
■ for dispensing drinking water.
This appliance is intended for use in the home
and the home environment.
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Information concerning
disposal
* Disposal of packaging
The packaging protects your appliance from damage
during transit. All utilized materials are environmentally
safe and recyclable Please help us by disposing 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.
, 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 it´s 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.
Installing the appliance
Have a technician install and connect the appliance
according to the enclosed installation instructions.
, WARNING:
Do not install this appliance:
■ outdoors,
■ in an environment with dripping water,
■ in rooms where there is a risk of frost.
Transporting
The appliances are heavy and must be secured during
transportation and installation.
Because of the weight/dimensions of the appliance
and to minimise the risk of injuries and damage
to the appliance at least two persons are necessary
to set-up the appliance securely.
Installation location
A dry, well ventilated room is suitable as an installation
location. The installation location should not be
exposed to direct sunlight and not placed near a heat
source, e.g. a cooker, radiator, etc. If installation next to
a heat source is unavoidable, use a suitable insulating
plate or observe the following minimum distances from
the heat source:
■ to electric or gas cookers 1
■ to an oil or coal-fired cooker 11
The floor of the installation location must not give way;
if required, reinforce floor. To ensure that the ice maker
functions correctly, the appliance must be upright.
1
/4” (3 cm).
13
/16” (30 cm).
Ventilation
The refrigeration unit is ventilated only via
the ventilation grille in the base. Never cover
the ventilation grille or place anything in front of it.
Otherwise the refrigeration unit must work harder,
increasing the power consumption.
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Connecting the appliance
After installing the appliance, wait at least 1 hour until
the appliance starts up. 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”).
Water connection
, CAUTION:
Connect the appliance to a drinking water line.
The water may be connected only by a competent fitter
according to the local regulations of the appropriate
water supply company.
A cold water connection is necessary for operating
the automatic ice maker. The water pressure must be
between 25 and 120 p.s.i. (1,72 and 8,25 bar). The
installation must correspond to the local plumbing
regulations.
A separate shut-off valve should be installed in
the cold-water inflow.
The shut-off valve should not be located behind
the appliance. It is recommended that you mount
the shut-off valve directly next to the appliance or at
another place which is easily accessible.
When installing the water connection, pay attention to
the permissible installation area for the water mains.
For connection to the drinking water mains use only
water pipes which are suitable for drinking water.
Observe national regulations and the connection
conditions of the local water supply companies.
Electrical connection
, WARNING:
Avoid the risk of an electric shock!
, WARNING:
Insert into a grounded 3-phase socket. Never
remove grounding phase. Do not use any
adapters. Do not use any extension cables.
, WARNING:
Non-compliance with these instructions may
result in death, fire or an electric shock.
Improper connection of the protective conductor
may result in an electric shock. If you are in
doubt whether the appliance has been grounded
properly, have the appliance tested by
a qualified electrician or service technician.
The socket must be near the appliance and also freely
accessible following installation of the appliance.
The appliance complies with protection class I.
Connect the appliance to 115 V/60 Hz alternating
current via a correctly installed socket with protective
conductor. The socket must be fused with a 10 to 16 A
fuse.
The appliance comes with a UL registered 3-wire power
cord. The appliance requires a 3-pole socket.
Please observe the following table with regard to this:
Appliance Maximum simulta-
neous load
Fridgefreezer
Check on the rating plate whether the indicated voltage
and current type correspond with the values of your
power supply. The location of the rating plate can be
found in the chapter entitled Customer service.
6.0 amps
, WARNING:
Never connect the appliance to electronic
energy saver plugs.
Our appliances can be used with mains and
sine-controlled inverters. Mains-controlled
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.
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Getting to know your appliance
These operating instructions refer to several models.
The diagrams may differ.
2 door model
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A Refrigerator compartment
B Freezer compartment
1 Light switch
2 Controls
3 Glass shelf
4 Light (LED)
5 Fruit and vegetable container
6 “Cool-fresh” container
7 Ice maker
8 Ventilation
9 Water filter
10 Butter and cheese compartment
11 Door shelf
12 Storage compartments for large bottles
13 Ice cube container
14 Drawer
15 Door drawer
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3 door model
A Refrigerator compartment
B Freezer compartment
1 Light switch
2 Controls
3 Glass shelf
4 Light (LED)
5 Fruit and vegetable container
6 “Cool-fresh” container
7 Ice maker
8 Ventilation
9 Water filter
10 Butter and cheese compartment
11 Door shelf
12 Storage compartments for large bottles
13 Ice cube container
14 Drawer
15 Door drawer
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Controls
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A On/Off button
Serves to switch the whole appliance on and off.
B Ice maker button
Serves to switch the ice maker on and off,
see chapter Ice maker.
C Alarm button
Used to switch off the warning signal, see chapter
“Alarm function”.
D “super” button (refrigerator compartment)
Switches super cooling on and off.
E “super” button (freezer compartment)
Switches super freezing on and off.
F Display panel
The temperatures in the refrigerator compartment
and in the freezer compartment are shown
in the display panel. Activated special functions
are shown via “symbol”.
The menus and setting options which are available
are represented on the display panel in the setup
mode, see chapter “Special functions”.
G Selection buttons
The temperature setting is activated using
the selection buttons, see chapter “Setting
the temperature”.
For selecting a menu in the setup mode,
see chapter “Special functions”.
H Setting buttons
The temperature can be changed using the setting
buttons, see chapter “Setting the temperature”.
More settings can be selected in the setup mode,
see chapter “Special functions”.
I “setup” button
This button starts and ends the setup mode.
If the setup mode is ended using the setup button,
the changes which have been made are stored.
J Vacation button
Is used to switch vacation mode on and off,
see chapter “Special functions”, section “Vacation
mode”.
Note:
A sound can be heard every time a button is actuated
if this function is activated in the sound menu during
the setup mode.
Symbols in the display field
Refrigerator compartment display.
Freezer compartment display.
Super cooling or super freezing is active
(see chapter super cooling and super
freezing).
Holiday mode is activated, see chapter
Special functions.
For the setting options in the set up mode,
see chapter Special functions.
A warning message is displayed,
see chapter Alarm function.
Ice maker is switched on, see chapter Ice
maker.
Signal to the water filter is displayed,
see chapter Water filter.
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Switching the appliance on
Switch on the appliance with the On/Off button.
The appliance begins to cool. Light is switched on
when the door is open.
The factory has recommended the following
temperatures:
■ Refrigerator compartment: +37 °F
■ Freezer compartment: 0 °F
Operating tips
The appliance features a rail which is fitted to the left
door.
The door of the refrigerator compartment can be
opened without having to first open the right door.
A heating element is integrated into the bar in order
to avoid condensation. This can be switched on
and off.
, CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the appliance
or the furniture fronts, fold the rail when closing
the door.
Set the language
The display languages can be changed according
to the table in the chapter Setup mode.
In order to change the display language:
1.
Press setup button.
2.
Press the ¾ or ¿ setting button, until the set
language is displayed.
3.
Press the @ or A setting button, until the desired
language is displayed.
4.
Press the setup button, in order to store the settings.
The set temperature is displayed again in the fascia.
Setting the temperature unit
The temperature can be displayed in degrees Celsius
(°C) or degrees Fahrenheit (°F).
1.
Press setup button.
The first menu (temperature unit) is displayed.
2.
Press the @ or A setting button in order to switch
between degrees Fahrenheit (°F) and degrees
Celsius (°C).
3.
Press the setup button, in order to store the settings.
The set temperature is displayed again in the fascia.
Switching heating on and off
Simultaneously hold down the alarm button and
the refrigerator compartment super button for
3 seconds.
When the heating element is activated, the following
message lights up in the display panel:
Setting the temperature
Refrigerator compartment
(can be selected from +35 °F to +46 °F)
We recommend a setting of +37 °F.
Perishable food should not be stored above +37 °F.
1.
Activate the setup mode with the selection button ¿.
2.
Set the temperature with the @ (warmer) or A
(cooler) selection buttons.
Freezer compartment
(can be selected from +7 °F to –9 °F)
We recommend a setting of 0 °F.
1.
Activate the setup mode with the selection button ¾.
The symbol ¸ is displayed.
2.
Set the temperature with the @ (warmer) or A
(cooler) selection buttons.
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Special functions
The following special functions can be selected
or displayed:
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Menus in the setup mode
The following settings can be made.
Menu Possible setting
Setup mode
In Setup mode you can make your personal settings.
Switching on
Press setup button.
The first menu (temperature unit) is displayed
in the fascia.
Making settings
1.
Switch on setup mode.
2.
Press the selection button ¾ or ¿.
The next menu is displayed and its current setting
(mostly ON or OFF).
3.
Press the setting button @ or A.
The setting is stored, if the next menu is selected
using ¾ or ¿.
Temperature unit °C (degrees Celsius)
°F (degrees Fahrenheit)
Language English
French
Spanish
Sound On
Off
Energy saving mode
(eco function)
On
Off
Vacation mode
If leaving the appliance for a long period of time, you
can switch the appliance over to the energy-saving
vacation mode.
When Vacation mode is switched on, the following
settings are made:
■ The appliance works in energy saving mode.
■ The illumination is switched off.
■ Super cooling or super freezing is then ended
(if activated).
Switching on
Press Vacation button.
VACATION is displayed in the fascia.
Switching off
Press Vacation button.
The previous settings and temperature values are once
again activated.
Switching off
Press setup button.
All of the changed settings are stored.
Note:
If no button is selected within 20 seconds, the setup
mode ends automatically. All of the changed settings
are stored. The set temperature is displayed again
in the fascia.
Sabbath mode
When Sabbath mode is switched on, the following
settings are switched off:
■ Super cooling
■ Super freezing
■ Acoustic signal when a button is pressed
■ Interior light
■ Background illumination of the fascia
Switching on
1.
Press and hold down the “super” button
on refrigerator compartment.
2.
Press Vacation button.
3.
Press “super” button and hold down for a further
3 seconds.
The VACATION symbol flashes on the display panel
and SABBATH is displayed.
Switching off
Press Vacation button.
The previous settings and temperature values are once
again activated.
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Energy saving mode
If the energy saving function (eco function) is activated,
the appliance switches to energy saving operation. This
energy saving function is preset at the factory in order
to reduce energy consumption. The background
illumination of the fascia is likewise reduced.
Switching on
1.
Press setup button.
2.
Press the selection button ¿, until ECO MODE
and the current setting (OFF) is displayed.
3.
Press the setting button @, in order to reset
the setting.
4.
Press the setup button, in order to store the setting.
ECOis displayed in the fascia.
Switching off
1.
Press setup button.
2.
Press the selection button ¿, until ECO MODE
and the current setting (ON) is displayed.
3.
Press the setting button A, in order to reset
the setting.
4.
Press the setup button, in order to store the setting.
Alarm function
Note:
As long as a warning is displayed, no buttons can be
pressed.
Cause
One door of the appliance has not been closed
correctly or has been open too long.
Remedial action
Press the alarm button and close the door. The display
goes out.
Arranging food in the appliance
■ Wrap or cover food before placing in the appliance.
This will retain the aroma, colour and freshness of
the food. In addition, flavours will not be transferred
between foods and the plastic parts will not become
discoloured.
■ Allow warm food and drinks to cool down before
placing in the appliance.
■ Do not block air outlet openings with food in
the refrigerator compartment, otherwise the air
circulation will be impaired.
Food which is stored directly in front of the air outlet
openings may be frozen by the cold air flowing out.
■ Avoid contact of oil and fat with the plastic parts
and door seal.
Super cooling
Super cooling cools the refrigerator compartment as
cold as possible for approx. 6 hours. Then
the appliance automatically switches to the temperature
set prior to super cooling mode.
Switch on super cooling mode, e.g.:
■ Before placing large quantities of food in
the refrigerator compartment
■ For fast cooling drinks
Switching on
Press super cooling button.
The display panel indicates the symbol SUPER¾ and
the compartment for which the function was
switched on.
Refrigerator compartment
, WARNING:
Do not store explosive substances in
the appliance. Risk of explosion!
The refrigerator compartment is the ideal storage
location for ready meals, cakes and pastries, preserved
food, condensed milk, hard cheese, fruit and
vegetables sensitive to cold as well as tropical fruit.
When purchasing food, please note:
The “purchase freshness” is important for the shelf-life
of your food.
In principle, the fresher the produce when placed
in the “cool-fresh” compartment, the longer it stays
fresh.
Therefore, when buying food, always pay attention
to the degree of freshness.
Observe the best-before date specified by
the manufacturer for ready products and bottled
products.
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Switching off
Press super cooling button.
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“cool-fresh” drawer
The “cool-fresh” drawer has a temperature of almost
32 °F. Ideal for storing fish, meat, sausage, cheese
and milk.
The temperature in the “cool-fresh” drawer can be
reduced slightly with the slide control.
We recommend the following controller position:
■ COLD: Meat, sausage and poultry
■ COLDER: Fish
Freezer compartment
, WARNING:
Do not store explosive substances in
the appliance. Risk of explosion!
, CAUTION:
Do not refreeze thawing or thawed food. Before
freezing the food, first boil or fry it. Never keep
frozen food longer than the maximum storage
duration.
Using the freezer compartment
■ To store deep-frozen food.
■ To make ice cubes.
■ To freeze food.
Note:
Ensure that the freezer compartment door has been
closed properly. If the door is open, the frozen food will
thaw. The freezer compartment will become covered in
thick ice. Also: waste of energy due to high power
consumption!
Freezing and storing food
Freezing fresh food
Freeze fresh and undamaged food only.
To retain the best possible nutritional value, flavour and
colour, vegetables should be blanched before freezing.
Aubergines, peppers, zucchini and asparagus do not
require blanching.
Literature on freezing and blanching can be found
in bookshops.
Note:
Keep food which is to be frozen away from food which
is already frozen.
■ The following foods are suitable for freezing:
Cakes and pastries, fish and seafood, meat, game,
poultry, vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs without shells,
dairy products such as cheese, butter and quark,
ready meals and leftovers such as soups, stews,
cooked meat and fish, potato dishes, soufflés and
desserts.
■ The following foods are not suitable for freezing:
Types of vegetables, which are usually consumed
raw, such as lettuce or radishes, eggs in shells,
grapes, whole apples, pears and peaches, hard-
boiled eggs, yoghurt, soured milk, sour cream,
crème fraîche and mayonnaise.
Packing frozen food
To prevent food from losing its flavour or drying out,
place in airtight containers.
1.
Place food in packaging.
2.
Remove air.
3.
Seal the wrapping.
4.
Label packaging with contents and date of freezing.
Suitable packaging:
Cling wrap, tubular film made of polyethylene,
aluminum foil, freezer containers.
These products are available from specialist outlets.
Unsuitable packaging:
Wrapping paper, greaseproof paper, cellophane, bin
liners and used shopping bags.
Items suitable for sealing packaged food:
Rubber bands, plastic clips, string, cold-resistant
adhesive tape, etc.
Bags and tubular film made of polyethylene can
be sealed with a film heat sealer.
Purchasing frozen food
■ Packaging must not be damaged.
■ Use by the “use by” date.
■ Temperature in the supermarket freezer must be
0 °F or lower.
■ If possible, transport deep-frozen food in
an insulated bag and place quickly in the freezer
compartment.
Shelf life of frozen food
Depends on the type of food.
At a temperature of 0 °F:
■ Fish, sausage, ready meals and cakes and pastries:
up to 6 months
■ Cheese, poultry and meat:
up to 8 months
■ Vegetables and fruit:
up to 12 months
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Super freezing
Food should be frozen solid as quickly as possible
in order to retain vitamins, nutritional value, appearance
and flavor.
To prevent an undesirable temperature rise when
placing fresh food in the freezer compartment, switch
on super freezing several hours beforehand. As a rule,
4–6 hours is adequate. 24 hours are necessary when
using the maximum freezer capacity fully.
After 2 days the temperature set before super freezing
is automatically restored.
Switching on
Press super freezing button.
The display panel indicates the symbol SUPER¾ and
the compartment for which the function was
switched on.
Switching off
Press super freezing button.
Ice maker
The ice maker makes ice cubes.
The ice maker starts to make ice cubes as soon as
the appliance has reached the set temperature. If
the ice cube container is full, the ice maker
automatically switches off.
The ice maker can make approx. 100 ice cubes within
24 hours.
, CAUTION:
Do not place bottles or food in the cube
container in order to cool them quickly. The ice
maker may block and be damaged.
Switching on
Note:
If the ice maker is used for the first time and/or a long
period of not being used, do not use the ice which is
produced in the first day for hygiene reasons. Throw
the ice cubes away and clean the container!
1.
Make sure that ice maker container is its place
and locked into position.
2.
Press ice maker button .
The symbol ICE is lit on the display panel.
1.
Make sure that ice maker container is its place
and locked into position.
2.
Press ice maker button .
The symbol ICE is lit on the display panel.
Thawing frozen food
Depending on the type and application, select one of
the following options:
■ at room temperature,
■ in the refrigerator,
■ in an electric oven, with/without fan assisted hot-air,
■ in the microwave.
Note:
Do not refreeze thawing or thawed food. Only ready
meals (boiled or fried) may be refrozen.
No longer store the frozen produce for the max.
storage period.
Switching off
Note:
Before switching off the ice maker, it is most important
that you switch the water supply to the appliance off for
a few hours.
Press ice maker button.
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Water filter
, WARNING:
Do not use the appliance in places where
the water quality is risky or not sufficiently known
about without suitable disinfection, before
and after filtering.
A filter cartridge for filtering particles can be obtained
from customer service or a specialist dealer.
, CAUTION:
■ After installing a new filter, always discard the
ice produced within the first 24 hours after
switching on the ice maker.
■ If the ice has not been used for a prolonged
period, pour all ice cubes out of the container
and also discard the ice produced within the
next 24 hours.
■ If the appliance or the ice has not been used
actively for several weeks or months or if the
ice cubes have an unpleasant taste or odor,
change the water filter.
■ Air trapped in the system may cause water to
escape and the filter cartridge to be ejected.
Caution when removing.
■ The filter must be changed at least every
6 months.
Note:
After use, the water system is subject to low pressure.
Be careful when removing the filter!
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8.
Pour water out of the used filter cartridge. The filter
cartridge can be disposed of in the household
rubbish.
Note:
The appliance could be used without a water filter.
If you select this option, replace the water filter with
a particle cartridge. In this case the filter display can be
deactivated to prevent the filter change display. To
purchase a water filter replacement cartridge, contact
your local dealer or call 1-800-578-6890.
Exchanging the filter cartridge
1.
Turn the filter cap on the base of the appliance by
90–180° anti-clockwise.
2.
Pull out the filter cartridge.
3.
Take a new filter cartridge from the packet
and remove the protective cap.
4.
Take the filter cap off of the used filter cartridge.
5.
Place the filter cap on the fresh filter cartridge.
6.
With the filter cap in a horizontal position, feed
the filter cartridge into the opening on the appliance
base as far as it will go.
7.
Turn the filter cartridge 90–180° in a clockwise
direction.
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Cleaning the appliance
, WARNING:
Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner!
, CAUTION:
■ Do not use abrasive or acidic cleaning agents
and solvents.
■ Do not use scouring or abrasive sponges.
The metallic surfaces could corrode.
■ Never clean shelves and containers in
the dishwasher. The parts may become
deformed!
Proceed as follows:
1.
Before cleaning: Switch the appliance off.
2.
Pull out the mains plug or switch off the fuse.
3.
Take out the frozen food and store in a cool location.
Place the ice pack (if enclosed) on the food.
4.
Clean the appliance with a soft cloth, lukewarm
water and a little pH neutral washing-up liquid.
The rinsing water must not run into the light.
5.
Wipe the door seal with clear water only and then
wipe dry thoroughly.
6.
After cleaning reconnect and switch the appliance
back on.
7.
Put the frozen food back in the freezer compartment.
Odours
If you experience unpleasant odours:
1.
Switch the appliance off.
2.
Take all food out of the appliance.
3.
Clean the interior. See chapter “Cleaning
the appliance”.
4.
Clean all packages.
5.
Seal strong smelling food in order to avoid odours
from forming.
6.
Switch the appliance on again.
7.
Store food in the appliance.
8.
Check whether the formation of odours is still
occuring after 24 hours.
9.
Exchange the odour filter. See chapter “Exchange
the odour filter”.
Exchange the odour filter
Spare filters are available from your dealer.
1.
Opening the filter holder.
Interior fittings
To clean the equipment, all variable parts
of the appliance can be taken out (see chapter Variable
interior design).
Cleaning the ice cube container
If ice cubes have not been dispensed for a prolonged
period, they will shrink, have a stale taste and stick
together. Therefore, the ice cube container should
be cleaned regularly.
, CAUTION:
A full ice cube container is heavy.
1.
Remove the ice cube container.
2.
Pull out the container, empty and clean with
lukewarm water.
3.
Thoroughly dry the container to prevent new ice
cubes from sticking.
4.
Insert the ice cube container.
Ice cube production continues.
2.
Remove the used odour filter and replace with a new
odour filter.
3.
Opening the filter holder.
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Light (LED)
Your appliance features a maintenance-free LED light.
These lights may be repaired by customer service
or authorized technicians only.
Tips for saving energy
■ Install the appliance in a dry, well ventilated room!
The appliance should not be installed in direct
sunlight or near a heat source (e.g. radiator, cooker).
If required, use an insulating plate.
■ Do not block the ventilation openings
in the appliance.
■ Allow warm food and drinks to cool down before
placing in the appliance!
■ When thawing frozen products, place them
in the refrigerator. Use the coldness of the frozen
food to cool food.
■ Open the appliance as briefly as possible!
Operating noises
Quite normal noises
Droning
Motors are running (e.g. refrigeration units, fan).
Bubbling, humming or gurgling noises
Refrigerant is flowing through the tubing.
Clicking
Motor, switches or solenoid valves are switching On/
Off.
Preventing noises
The appliance is not level
Please align the appliance with a spirit level. Use the
height-adjustable feet or place packing underneath
them.
The appliance is not free-standing
Please move the appliance away from adjacent units or
appliances.
Containers or storage areas wobble or stick
Please check the removable parts and re-insert them
correctly, if required.
Bottles or receptacles are touching each other
Move the bottles or receptacles slightly away from each
other.
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Eliminating minor faults yourself
Before you call customer service:
Please check whether you can eliminate the fault yourself based on the following information.
Customer service will charge you for advice even if the appliance is still under guarantee!
Appliance
Fault Possible cause Remedial action
Appliance has no refrigeration
capacity.
The light does not work.
The display does not illumi-
nate.
The refrigeration unit is switch-
ing on more frequently and for
longer.
The temperature in
the refrigerator compartment
or freezer compartment is too
cold.
The light (LED) does not work. The LED lamp is defective. Call customer service.
You experience unpleasant
odours.
Display indicates “E..”. Electronics have detected a fault. Call customer service.
Display indicates “LOW-
POWER”.
Condensation forms on the rail
on the left door.
Appliance has been switched off. Press the On/Off button.
Power failure. Check whether the power is on.
The fuse has been switched off. Check the fuse.
The mains plug has not been inserted
properly.
Appliance opened frequently. Do not open the appliance unnecessarily.
The ventilation openings have been
covered.
Large quantities of fresh food are
placed in the freezer.
Temperature has been set too low. Increase the temperature (see chapter
Light switch is jammed. Check whether it can be moved.
Strongly smelling food is not sealed. Clean the appliance. Seal strongly smelling
The mains voltage falls below
the permitted limiting value.
Condensation of warm air. Switch on heater in the rail, see chapter
Check whether the mains plug is secure.
Remove obstacles.
Activate “super” cooling and/or “super”
freezing.
Selecting the temperature).
food (see chapter “Odours”).
When the mains voltage reaches
the stipulated value again, the warning message goes out. If the warning message lasts
for longer, inform the energy supply company.
Switching the appliance on.
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Ice maker
Fault Possible cause Remedial action
The ice maker doesn’t work. Ice maker is not connected
to the mains supply.
Ice maker does not contain any fresh
water.
The freezer compartment temperature
is too warm.
The ice maker does not make
enough ice or the ice is
deformed.
The ice maker does not make
any ice.
Ice forms in the inflow hose
to the ice maker.
Water runs from the appliance. The water connection hose is not
The water pressure is less than
usual.
The appliance or ice maker has only
just been switched on.
A lot of ice has been taken. Approx. 24 hours is needed until the ice
Low water pressure. Connect the appliance to the stipulated
The water filter is bunged up or used. Change the water filter.
The ice maker is switched off. Switch the ice maker on at the control
The appliance is not supplied with
water.
Water supply has kinks. Turn off the water supply at the shut-off tap.
Low water pressure. Connect the appliance to the stipulated
Temperature in the freezer space is
too warm.
Ice cube container is not properly
inserted.
Incorrect shut-off tap installed. Incorrect taps can cause low water pressure
Low water pressure. Connect the appliance to the stipulated
Shut off tap incorrectly opened. Open shut off tap fully.
Temperature in the freezer space is
too warm.
properly sealed.
Incorrect shut-off tap installed. Incorrect taps can cause low water pressure
Low water pressure. Connect the appliance to the stipulated
Shut off tap incorrectly opened. Open shut off tap fully and check for leaks.
Incorrect shut-off tap installed. Incorrect taps can cause low water pressure
Water supply has kinks. Turn off the water supply at the shut-off tap.
The water filter is bunged up or used. Change the water filter.
Call customer service.
Ensure that the water is properly connected.
Check freezer compartment temperature
and, if required, set slightly colder.
Approx. 24 hours is needed until ice production starts.
cube container is filled again.
water pressure only (see chapter Connecting appliance, section Water connection).
panel.
Contact the installer or the water supply
company.
Smoothen out the kinks, exchange where
necessary.
water pressure only (see chapter Connecting appliance, section Water connection).
Set temperature slightly colder in the freezer
compartment.
Check the position, re-insert where necessary.
and damage to the appliance.
water pressure only (see chapter Connecting appliance, section Water connection).
Set temperature slightly colder in the freezer
compartment.
Replace the hose with a manufacturer’s
original part.
and damage to the appliance.
water pressure only (see chapter Connecting appliance, section Water connection).
Check the minimum through flow.
and damage to the appliance.
Smoothen out the kinks, exchange where
necessary.
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Customer service
Before you call customer service, see the chapter
entitled "Rectifying minor faults yourself".
After checking according to the chapter entitled
"Rectifying minor faults yourself", additional help can be
requested by calling the Bosch Customer Interaction
Center, 1-800-944-2904 (toll-free), from anywhere in
the USA.
In Canada contact your Bosch customer service or call
1-800-944-2904.
Note down the following information about your fridgefreezer so that you have it ready and can be better
assisted if you require help or customer service.
Dealer’s name:
Address:
Telephone number:
Purchase date:
Model number:
FD Nr.:
Serial number
Type
Warranty
The limited warranty from BSH Home Appliances in this
limited product guarantee applies only to the Bosch
fridge-freezers (the “Product”) which you, as first
purchaser have bought, if the product: (1) was
purchased for normal (not commercial) use in
the household and was always and exclusively used for
normal household purposes; (2) was purchased as
a new appliance in a shop (not as an exhibit, “as is”
or as a return) and not for resale or for commercial use;
and (3) was purchased in the United States or Canada
and has never left the country in which it was originally
purchased.The warranties listed here apply only
to the first purchaser of the product and are not
transferable.
Remember to return your registration card; although it
is not required for services within the scope of
the warranty, it provides Bosch with the best means of
contacting you in the unlikely event of a safety warning
or a product recall.
Period of validity of the warranty: Bosch guarantees
that the product is free of material and production faults
for a period of 365 days from the date of purchase.This
period starts on the day of purchase and will not be
postponed, suspended, extended or replaced for any
reason. Repair/replacement as exclusive remedy:
During this warranty period Bosch or one of its
authorized customer service providers will repair your
product free of charge (subject to certain restrictions
listed here) if it turns out that your product has
a material or production fault. If an appropriate number
of attempts have been made to repair your product,
Bosch will replace your product (later models may be
made available to you for an additional fee at the sole
discretion of Bosch). All removed parts and
components are the property of Bosch at its sole
discretion. For the purpose of this warranty all replaced
and/or repaired parts will receive the identity of
the original parts, and this warranty will not be extended
with regard to these parts.
Bosch’s sole liability and responsibility, based on this
warranty, consists of repairing the factory-defective
product involving a customer service provider
authorized by Bosch during normal business hours. For
reasons of safety and with regard to damage, Bosch
strongly recommends that you do not attempt to repair
the product yourself or have it repaired by a nonauthorized customer service; Bosch is not liable for
repairs or work performed by a non-authorized
customer service. If you decide to have the product
repaired by somebody other than an authorized
customer service, THIS WARRANTY WILL BE
AUTOMATICALLY VOIDED. Authorized customer
service providers are those persons or companies
which have been specially trained on Bosch products
and which, in the opinion of Bosch, have an excellent
reputation concerning their customer service and their
technical skills (note: these are independent persons/
companies, there are no agents, partners, subsidiary
companies or representatives of Bosch).
Irrespective of this, Bosch accepts no liability or
responsibility for the product if it is in a remote location
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