Bosch KGN Series User manual

Fridge freezer
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Table of contents
1 Safety ..................................... 7
1.1 General information ..................... 7
8 additional functions ....................... 18
8.1 Super cooling ........................ 18
1.2 Intended
use ........................................................ 7
8.2 Automatic super
freezing ............................................ 19
1.3 Restriction of the group of
users ........................................ 7
8.3 Manual Super Freezing........ 19
8.4 Holiday mode .......................... 19
8.5 Energy saving mode .................... 20
8.6 Freshness mode........................ 20
8.7 Sabbath mode ........................ 20
1.4 Safe transport........................ 7
1.5 Secure Installation ..................... 8
1.6 Safe use ........................ 9
1.7 Damaged device.................... 11 9 Alerts...................................... 20
9.1 Door alarm .................................... 20
9.2 Temperature alarm ........................ 21
2 Avoiding property damage ........ 13
3 Environmental Protection and Saving ........ 13
3.1 Disposing of the packaging......... 13
3.2 Saving energy ........................ 13
10 Cooling Compartment ..................... 21
10.1 Tips for storing food in the
refrigerator compartment .... 21
4 Setting up and connecting ...... 14
4.1 Scope of delivery........................ 14
4.2 Criteria for the installation site......... 14
4.3 Assembling the device ....................... 15
10.2 Cold zones in the refrigerator compartment ........ 21
11 Freezer................................ 22
11.1 Freezing capacity ..................... 22
4.4 Preparing the device for the first
use ........................ 15
11.2 Using the full volume of the freezer
compartment ........................ 22
4.5 Connecting the device electrically.... 15 11.3 Tips for storing food in the
freezer.........................................................
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5 Getting to know each other ..................... 15
5.1 Device........................................ 15
5.2 Control panel ..................... 15
11.4 Tips for freezing fresh
food ........................ 22
11.5 Shelf life of frozen goods at −18
°C ................................ 23
6 Equipment ................................ 16
6.1 Filing ...................................... 16
6.2 Variable filing ........................ 16
6.3 Bottle tray ........................ 16
6.4 Storage tanks ........................ 17
6.5 Fruit and vegetable containers ...... 17
6.6 Butter and cheese compartment ................ 17
6.7 Variable door rack ................ 17
6.8 Accessories .................................... 17
11.6 Thawing methods for frozen
goods ........................................ 23
12 Defrost ..................................... 24
12.1 Defrosting in the freezer compartment .......... 24
13 Cleaning and care ................ 24
13.1 Preparing the device for
cleaning........................................ 24
7 Basic Operation ........ 18
7.1 Switching on the device ..................... 18
7.2 Notes on operation................. 18
7.3 Switching off the device ..................... 18
7.4 Setting the temperature................. 18
13.2 Cleaning the device........................ 24
13.3 Removing items of
equipment ........................................ 25
13.4 Removing parts of the device ................ 25
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14 Eliminate faults ................ 26
14.1 Power failure............................. 29
14.2 Carrying out the device self-test
ren .......................................... 29
15 Storage and disposal......... 29
15.1 Taking the device out of operation
men ........................................ 29
15.2 Disposing of the old device................. 30
16 Customer Service ...................... 30
16.1 Product number (E number),
production number (FD)
and counting number (Z-Nr.)......... 31
17 Specifications ..................... 31
17.1 Information on free and open
source software ............ 31
18 Declaration of Conformity ............ 32
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1 security
Observe the following safety instructions.
1.1 General information
¡Read this guide carefully.
¡Keep the instructions and the product information for yourself
later use or re-owner.
¡Do not connect the device if it has been damaged in transit.
1.2 Intended use
Only use the device:
¡for chilling and freezing food and for ice cube
preparation.
¡in private households and in closed rooms of the domestic
chen environment.
¡up to an altitude of 2000 m above sea level.
1.3 Restriction of the group of users
This device can be used by children aged 8 years and over and by
persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or lack of
experience and/or knowledge if they are supervised or have been
instructed in the safe use of the device and understand the
resulting hazards have.
Children must not play with the device.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision.
Children from 3 years and younger than 8 years may load and
unload the fridge/freezer.
1.4 Safe Transportation
WARNING - Risk of injury!
The high weight of the device can lead to injuries when lifting.
▶Do not lift the device alone.
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1.5 Secure Installation
WARNING - DANGER OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!
Improper installations are dangerous.
▶Only connect and operate the device in accordance with the
information on the type plate.
▶Connect the equipment to an AC power supply only through a
properly installed, grounded outlet.
▶The protective conductor system of the electrical house installation must be installed
in accordance with the regulations.
▶Never supply the device via an external switching device,
e.g. B. timer or remote control.
▶When the device is installed, the mains plug of the mains
connection cable must be freely accessible, or if free access is not
possible, an all-pole separator must be installed in the
permanently installed electrical installation in accordance with the
installation regulations.
▶When setting up the device, make sure that the power cord
is not pinched or damaged.
Damaged insulation of the power cord is dangerous.
▶Never bring the power cord into contact with heat sources.
WARNING - Danger of explosion!
If the ventilation openings of the device are closed, a flammable
mixture of gas and air can form in the event of a leak in the
refrigeration circuit.
▶Do not close ventilation openings in the device housing or in the
installation housing.
WARNING - Fire Hazard!
Using an extended power cord and unapproved adapters is
dangerous.
▶Do not use extension cords or multiple socket strips.
▶Only use adapters and power cords approved by the
manufacturer.
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▶If the mains connection cable is too short and no longer mains
connection cable is available, contact an electrician to adapt the
house installation.
Portable multiple socket strips or power packs can overheat and
cause a fire.
▶Do not place portable multiple socket strips or power packs
on the rear of the devices.
1.6 Safe Use
WARNING - DANGER OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!
Penetrating moisture can cause an electric shock.
▶Only use the device in closed rooms.
▶Never expose the device to extreme heat and moisture.
▶Do not use a steam cleaner or high-pressure cleaner to clean
the device.
WARNING - CHOKING HAZARD!
Children can pull packing material over their heads or get
wrapped up in it and suffocate.
▶Keep packaging material away from children.
▶Do not let children play with packaging material. Children
can breathe in or swallow small parts and thereby choke.
▶Keep small parts away from children.
▶Do not let children play with small parts.
WARNING - Danger of explosion!
Damage to the refrigeration cycle can cause flammable
refrigerant to escape and explode.
▶Do not use mechanical devices or other means other than those
recommended by the manufacturer to speed up the defrosting
process.
▶Loosen frozen food with a blunt object, e.g. B. Wooden spoon
handle.
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Products with flammable propellants and explosive substances
can explode, e.g. B. Spray cans.
▶Do not store any products with flammable propellants or explosive
substances in the device.
WARNING - Fire Hazard!
Electrical devices inside the device can cause a fire, e.g. B. heaters
or electric ice makers.
▶Do not operate any electrical devices inside the device.
WARNING - Risk of injury!
Containers with carbonated drinks can burst.
▶Do not store containers of carbonated beverages in the
freezer.
Injury to the eyes due to escaping flammable refrigerant and
harmful gases.
▶Do not damage the refrigerant circuit pipes and insulation.
The device can tip over.
▶Do not step on or lean on plinths, drawers or doors.
WARNING - Danger of burns!
Individual parts on the back of the device become hot during operation.
▶Never touch the hot parts.
WARNING - Danger of burns from cold! Contact with frozen
food and cold surfaces can cause cold burns.
▶Never put frozen food in your mouth immediately after
taking it out of the freezer.
▶Avoid prolonged skin contact with frozen food, ice and surfaces in the
freezer compartment.
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CAUTION - Danger of damage to health!
In order to avoid contamination of food, the following instructions
must be observed.
▶If the door is left open for a long time, there may be a significant
rise in temperature in the compartments of the appliance.
▶Regularly clean surfaces that may come into contact with food
and accessible drainage systems.
▶Store raw meat and fish in appropriate containers in the
refrigerator so that it does not touch or drip onto other foods.
▶If the fridge/freezer is left empty for a long period of time, turn
off the appliance, defrost, clean and leave the door open to
prevent mold growth.
Metal or metal-look parts inside the device may contain aluminum.
When acidic food comes into contact with aluminium, aluminum
ions can migrate into the food.
▶Do not eat contaminated food.
1.7 Damaged Device
WARNING - DANGER OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!
A damaged device or a damaged power cord is dangerous.
▶Never operate a damaged device.
▶Never pull on the power cord to disconnect the device from the
power supply. Always pull on the mains plug of the mains
connection cable.
▶If the device or the power cord is damaged, immediately
unplug the power cord or switch off the fuse in the fuse box.
▶Call customer service. → page 30 Improper
repairs are dangerous.
▶Only trained specialists may carry out repairs on the device.
▶Only original spare parts may be used to repair the device.
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▶If the power cord of this device is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer or its customer service or a similarly
qualified person in order to avoid hazards.
WARNING - Fire Hazard!
If the pipes are damaged, flammable refrigerant and harmful
gases may leak out and ignite.
▶Keep fire and sources of ignition away from the device.
▶Air the room.
▶Turn off the device. → page 18
▶Pull out the mains plug of the mains connection line or switch
off the fuse in the fuse box.
▶Call customer service. → page 30
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2 Avoid property damage
the
3.2 Saving energy
If you follow these instructions, your
device will use less power.
DANGER!
Tilting the device castors can damage
the floor when the device is moved.
▶Transport the device with a
hand truck.
▶When moving the unit, use floor
protection and do not zigzag. The
appliance can be damaged if the
base, drawers or appliance doors are
used as a seat or step surface.
▶Do not step on or lean on plinths,
drawers or doors. Plastic parts and
door seals can become porous as a
result of contamination with oil or
grease.
▶Keep plastic parts and door seals
free of oil and grease.
Metal or metal-look parts inside the
device may contain aluminum.
Aluminum reacts when it comes into
contact with acidic foods.
▶Do not store unpackaged food in the
appliance.
choice of installation site
¡The device away from direct sunlight
protect radiation.
¡The device with the largest possible
Set up distance to radiators, stove
and other heat sources:
– Keep a distance of 30 mm to
electric or gas stoves.
– Keep a distance of 300 mm from
oil or coal stoves.
¡A small side wall
keep up.
¡Never the outer vents
cover or deliver.
Save energy during use
A notice:The arrangement of the
equipment has no influence on the
energy consumption of the device.
¡Open the device briefly and
close carefully.
¡Never use the inner ventilation openings
or cover or block the outer
ventilation openings. ¡Bought
groceries in one
Transport the cool bag and
quickly place it in the device.
¡Warm food and drinks
allow to cool before storing.
¡To keep the frozen food cool
use, place the frozen food in the refrigerator
compartment to defrost.
¡Between the food and
always leave some space to the
back wall.
3 environmental protection and
Save
3.1 Dispose of packaging
The packaging materials are
environmentally friendly and recyclable.
▶Dispose of the individual components
separately according to type. Standby mode
When the device is not in use, the
display automatically switches to
standby mode.
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In standby mode, the brightness of
the control panel is reduced and the
light bar is lit.
As soon as you operate the display
or open the door, the standby mode
is deactivated.
You can turn off the light bar for
standby mode.
4.2 Site Criteria
WARNING
Danger of explosion!
If the unit is in too small a room, a
leak in the refrigeration cycle could
result in a flammable mixture of gas
and air.
▶Only set up the device in a room
with a volume of at least 1 m3per 8
g of refrigerant. The amount of
refrigerant is on the type plate.
→ fig /
Turn on the light bar
▶+ Hold down for 3 seconds until
you hear an audible signal.
Turn off the light bar
▶+ Hold down for 3 seconds until
you hear an audible signal. 16
Depending on the model, the weight of
the device can be up to 120 kg ex
works.
The ground must be sufficiently
stable to support the weight of the
device.
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4.1 Scope of Delivery Permissible room temperature
The permissible room temperature
depends on the climate class of the
device. The climate class is on the
rating plate. → fig
After unpacking, check all parts for
transport damage and that the
delivery is complete.
If you have any complaints, contact
your dealer or our customer service
→ page 30 .
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climate class
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Permissible room temperature
temperature
The delivery consists of: ¡
standing device
¡equipment and accessories1
¡assembly Instructions
¡Instructions for use
¡Customer Service Directory
¡warranty insert2
¡energy label
¡Information on energy consumption
and noises
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10°C…32°C
16°C…32°C
16°C…38°C
16°C…43°C
The device is fully functional within the
permissible room temperature.
If you operate a device in climate
class SN at colder room
temperatures, damage may occur
1Depending on device
equipment Not in all countries
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on the device can be excluded up to a
room temperature of 5 °C. 5 getting to know each other
Over-and-under and side-by-
side placement
5.1 Device
Here you will find an overview of the
components of your device.
→ fig 1
If you want to set up 2 cooling devices
on top of each other or next to each
other, you must keep a distance of at
least 150 mm between the devices.
Selected devices can be set up without
a minimum distance. Ask your retailer
or kitchen planner about this.
Acooling compartment →
page 21
Freezer → page 22
lighting
Bottle rack → page 16
Variable filing → page 16
Storage container → page 17
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4.3 Assembling the device 3
▶Install the device according to the
enclosed installation instructions. 4
5fruit and vegetable containers
→ page 17
4.4 Prepare device for first
use 6Nameplate →
page 31
1.Take the information material. 7frozen food container
→ page 25
2.The protective films and transport
locks, e.g. B. Remove tape and
cardboard.
8th screw foot
9butter and cheese compartment
→ page 17
3.Clean the device for the first time.
→ page 24
10 control panel →
page 15
4.5 Connecting the device
electrically 11 Variable door rack
→ page 17
1.Plug the mains plug of the device's
power cord into a socket near the
device.
12 Door rack for large bottles
A notice:Deviations between your
device and the illustrations are
possible in terms of equipment and
size.
The connection data of the
device are on the type plate.
→ fig /16
2.Check that the mains plug is firmly
seated.
5.2 Control Panel
You can use the control panel to set all
the functions of your device and receive
information about the operating status.
→ fig
aThe device is now ready for operation.
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1Shows the set temperature of the
refrigerator compartment in °C. 6 Equipment
2Shows the set temperature of
the freezer compartment in °C. The features of your device depend on
the model.
3The light bar gives visual
feedback.
6.1 Filing
In order to vary the shelf as required,
you can remove the shelf and put it
back in another place.
→ "Remove tray", page 25
4turns on the warning tone
out of.
5Turns power saving mode
on or off.
6switches the holiday
mode on or off. 6.2 Variable filing
7turns freshness mode on
or off.
Use the variable shelf to store high
refrigerated goods on the shelf
below, e.g. B. cans or bottles.
You can pull out the front part of the
variable shelf and slide it under the
rear part of the variable shelf.
→ fig
If you need more space, you can fold
up the front and rear sections of the
variable shelf together.
→ fig
8th turns the device on or off.
9(freezer compartment) switches
Super Freeze on or off.
10 (cooling compartment)
turns super cooling on or off. 3
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6.3 Bottle Rack
Store bottles safely on the bottle
rack.
In order to vary the bottle rack as
required, you can remove the bottle
rack and put it back in another place.
→ "Remove tray", page 25
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6.4 Storage Containers 6.6 Butter and cheese compartment
The temperatures in the storage container
are lower than in the cooling
compartment. Temperatures below 0 °C
can occur at times.
To achieve temperatures close to 0°C in
the storage container, set the refrigerator
compartment temperature to 2°C.
→ page 18
Use the lower temperatures in the
storage container to store perishable
food, e.g. B. fish, meat and sausage.
Store butter and hard cheeses in the butter
and cheese compartment.
6.7 Variable door rack
In order to vary the variable door rack
as required, you can move or remove
the variable door rack and use it again
elsewhere.
→ fig
You can remove the door rack rail
and use it again elsewhere.
→ "Remove door rack rail", page 25
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6.5 Fruit and Vegetable Bins
Store fresh fruit and vegetables
wrapped in the fruit and vegetable
container.
Store cut fruit and vegetables
covered or in airtight packaging.
Depending on the storage quantity and the
stored goods, condensation can form in the
fruit and vegetable container.
Remove the condensation with a
dry cloth.
To preserve the quality and aroma,
store fruit and vegetables that are
sensitive to cold outside the appliance
at temperatures of around 8 °C to 12
°C, e.g. B. Pineapple, bananas, citrus
fruits, cucumbers, zucchini, peppers,
tomatoes and potatoes.
6.8 Accessories
Use original accessories. It is
tailored to your device.
The accessories of your device depend on the
model.
egg tray
Store eggs safely on the egg tray.
Ice cube tray
Use the ice tray to make ice cubes.
make ice cubes
Only use drinking water to make ice
cubes.
1.Fill the ice cube tray ¾ full with
drinking water and place in the
freezer.
Frozen ice cube tray only with a
blunt object, e.g. B. Loosen the
dipper stick.
2.To loosen the ice cubes, briefly hold
the ice cube tray under running
water or twist it slightly.
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7.4 Set temperature
Set fridge compartment temperature
service ▶Press on the desired
temperature.
7.1 Switch on the device The recommended temperature in the
refrigerator compartment is 4 °C.
1.Connect the device electrically.
→ page 15
Set freezer compartment temperature
A notice:If the device was previously
switched off via the control panel,
hold.
aThe device starts to cool. aA warning
tone sounds and the temperature
The temperature display flashes because the
freezer compartment is still too warm.
▶Press on the desired
temperature.
pressed for 3 seconds The recommended temperature in
the freezer is −18 °C.
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2.The warning tone in the
middle.
turn off
agoes out as soon as the
set temperature is reached.
8.1 Super Cool
With super cooling, the cooling
compartment cools as cold as possible.
Switch on super cooling before
storing large quantities of food.
3.Set the desired temperature. →
page 18
7.2 Notes on operation
¡When you turn on the device
it takes up to several hours until
the set temperature is reached.
Do not insert food before the set
temperature has been reached.
¡The front sides of the housing are
temporarily slightly heated. This
prevents condensation from forming
in the area of the door seal.
¡If you close the door, can
create a negative pressure. The
door is difficult to open again. Wait
a moment for the vacuum to
equalize.
A notice:When super cooling is on,
noise may increase.
Turn on super cool
▶(cooling compartment) press.
(refrigerator compartment) lights up.a
A notice:After approx. 6 hours the
device switches to normal operation.
Turn off super cool
▶(cooling compartment) press.
7.3 Switch off the device
▶Hold down for 3 seconds.
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8.2 Automatic super freezing 8.3 Manual super freezing
With automatic super freezing, the
freezer compartment cools much
colder than in normal operation. This
freezes the food faster.
Automatic Super Freezing switches on
when you place fresh food in the
lowest frozen food container, starting
from the right.
Automatic super freezing is activated
at the factory. You can disable
automatic super freezing.
When the automatic super freeze is
on, lights up
(freezer compartment) and
increased noise can occur. The
appliance switches to normal
operation after automatic super
freezing has elapsed.
With super freezing, the freezer
compartment cools as cold as
possible. Switch on Super Freeze 4 to
6 hours before storing food of 2 kg
or more in the freezer compartment.
To take advantage of the freezing
ability, use Super Freeze.
→ "Requirements for the freezing
capacity", page 22
A notice:When Super Freeze is on,
there may be increased noise.
Switch on manual super
freezing
▶(freezer) button.
(freezer compartment) lights up.a
A notice:After approx. 54 hours, the
device switches to normal operation.
Activate automatic super freezing
Switch off manual super
freezing
▶(Freezer) Press and hold for 5
seconds. ▶(freezer) button.
aIf 2 acoustic signals sound
, automatic super freezing is
activated. 8.4 Vacation Mode
If you are going to be away for a longer
period of time, you can switch on the
energy-saving holiday mode on the device.
Disable automatic super freeze
▶(Freezer) Press and hold for 5
seconds. CAUTION
Danger of damage to health! While
holiday mode is on, the refrigerator
compartment heats up. The
increased temperature allows
bacteria to multiply and spoil the
food.
▶Do not store food in the refrigerator
compartment when holiday mode is
switched on.
aIf 3 acoustic signals sound
, the automatic super freeze is
deactivated.
Cancel auto super freeze
▶(freezer) button.
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The device changes the temperatures
automatically.
Switch off fresh mode
▶press.
cooling compartment
freezer
14ºC
temperature and
changes
8.7 Sabbath Mode
So that you can also use the device on
the Sabbath, the Sabbath mode switches
off all functions that are not absolutely
necessary.
During Sabbath mode, the following
features are turned off: ¡Super chill
¡Automatic super freezing
and manual super freezing ¡
alarm
¡interior lighting
¡Acoustic signals
¡Messages in the control panel
Turn on vacation mode
▶press.
shines.a
Turn off vacation mode
▶press.
8.5 Energy Saving Mode
With the energy-saving mode, you
switch the device to energy-saving
mode.
The device changes the temperatures
automatically.
A notice:During Sabbath mode, the
control panel lighting turns off.
shines
in reduced brightness.
cooling compartment
freezer
8°C
− 16 °C Turn on Sabbath mode
Turn on power saving mode ▶Hold down for 15 seconds
ten until an acoustic signal
sounds.
▶press.
shines.aashines.
Turn off power saving mode A notice:After approx. 80 hours the
device switches to normal operation.
▶press.
Turn off Sabbath mode
8.6 Freshness Mode ▶Hold down for 15 seconds
ten until an acoustic signal
sounds.
To keep the food fresh for longer, you
can switch on the freshness mode on
the device.
The device changes the temperatures
automatically. 9 Alerts
cooling compartment
freezer
2°C
temperature and
changes 9.1 Door alarm
If the appliance door is open for a longer
period of time, the door alarm will switch on. A
warning tone sounds flashes that
Light bar flashes and the temperature display
of the affected compartment flashes.
Switch on freshness mode
▶press.
shines.a
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