Bosch KIR Series User manual

en Instruction for Use
Refrigerator
KIR../KFR..

en Table of Contents
Safety and warning information ........... 3
Information concerning disposal ......... 5
Scope of delivery ................................... 6
Room temperature, ventilation and
cavity depth ............................................. 6
Installation location ................................ 7
Connecting the appliance .................... 7
Getting to know your appliance .......... 8
Switching the appliance on .................. 8
Setting the temperature ........................ 8
Usable capacity ...................................... 9
Refrigerator compartment .................... 9
Interior fittings ....................................... 10
Sticker “OK” .......................................... 10
Switching off and disconnecting
the appliance ........................................ 11
Defrosting .............................................. 11
Cleaning the appliance ....................... 11
Tips for saving energy ........................ 12
Operating noises ................................. 13
Eliminating minor faults yourself ....... 13
Customer service ................................. 14

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enTable of Contents enInstruction for Use
Safety and warning
information
Before you switch ON the
appliance
Please read the operating and
installation instructions carefully!
They contain important
information on how to install,
use and maintain the appliance.
The manufacturer is not liable if
you fail to comply with the
instructions and warnings.
Retain all documents for
subsequent use or for the next
owner.
Technical safety
The appliance contains a small
quantity of environmentally
friendly but flammable
refrigerant R600a. Ensure that
the tubing of the refrigerant
circuit is not damaged during
transportation and installation.
Leaking refrigerant may cause
eye injuries or ignite.
If damage has occurred
■Keep naked flames and/or
ignition sources away from the
appliance,
■thoroughly ventilate the room
for several minutes,
■switch off the appliance and
pull out the mains plug,
■inform customer service.
The more refrigerant an
appliance contains, the larger
the room must be in which the
appliance is situated. Leaking
refrigerant can form a
flammable gas-air mixture in
rooms which are too small.
The room must be at least 1 m³
per 8 g of refrigerant. The
amount of refrigerant in your
appliance is indicated on the
rating plate inside the appliance.
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 extension cable may be
purchased from customer
service only.

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Important information when
using the appliance
■Never use electrical
appliances inside the
appliance (e.g. heater, electric
ice maker, etc.). Explosion
hazard!
■Never defrost or clean the
appliance with a steam
cleaner! The steam may
penetrate electrical parts and
cause a short-circuit. Risk
of electric shock!
■Do not use pointed or sharp-
edged implements to remove
frost or layers of ice. You
could damage the refrigerant
tubes. Leaking refrigerant may
cause eye injuries or ignite.
■Do not store products which
contain flammable propellants
(e.g. spray cans) or explosive
substances in the appliance.
Explosion hazard!
■Do not stand on or lean
heavily against base
of appliance, drawers
or doors, etc
■For defrosting and cleaning,
pull the mains plug out or
switch off the fuse. Do not pull
out the mains plug by tugging
on the power cord.
■Store high-percentage alcohol
tightly closed and standing up.
■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 of the
appliance!
■Avoiding placing children
and vulnerable people at
risk:
At risk are children, people
who have limited physical,
mental or sensory abilities, as
well as people who have
inadequate knowledge
concerning safe operation of
the appliance.
Ensure that children and
vulnerable people have
understood the hazards.
A person responsible for
safety must supervise or
instruct children and
vulnerable people who are
using the appliance.
Only children from 8 years
and above may use the
appliance.
Supervise children who are
cleaning and maintaining the
appliance.
Never allow children to play
with the appliance.

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Children in the household
■Keep children away from
packaging and its parts.
Danger of suffocation from
folding cartons and plastic
film!
■Do not allow children to play
with the appliance!
■If the appliance features a
lock:
keep the key out of the reach
of children!
General regulations
The appliance is suitable for
refrigerating food.
This appliance is intended for
use in the home and the home
environment.
The appliance is suppressed
according to EU Directive
2004/108/EC.
The refrigeration circuit has
been checked for leaks.
This product complies with
the relevant safety regulations
for electrical appliances
(EN 60335-2-24).
This appliance is intended for
use up to a maximum height of
2000 metres above sea level.
Information concerning
disposal
*Disposal of packaging
The packaging protects your appliance
from damage during transit. All utilised
materials are environmentally safe and
recyclable. Please help us by disposing
of the packaging in an environmentally
friendly manner.
Please ask your dealer or inquire at your
local authority about current means of
disposal.
*Disposal of your old
appliance
Old appliances are not worthless
rubbish! Valuable raw materials can be
reclaimed by recycling old appliances.
This appliance is labelled in
accordance with European
Directive 2012/19/EU concerning
used electrical and electronic
appliances (waste electrical and
electronic equipment - WEEE).
The guideline determines the
framework for the return and
recycling of used appliances as
applicable throughout the EU.
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m Warning
Redundant appliances
1. Pull out the mains plug.
2. Cut off the power cord and discard
with the mains plug.
3. Do not take out the trays
and receptacles: children are
therefore prevented from climbing in!
4. Do not allow children to play with
the appliance once it has spent its
useful life. Danger of suffocation!
Refrigerators contain refrigerant
and gases in the insulation. Refrigerant
and gases must be disposed
of professionally. Ensure that tubing
of the refrigerant circuit is not damaged
prior to proper disposal.
Scope of delivery
After unpacking all parts, check for any
damage in transit.
If you have any complaints, please
contact the dealer from whom you
purchased the appliance or our
customer service.
The delivery consists of the following
parts:
■Built-in appliance
■Interior fittings (depending on model)
■Bag containing installation materials
■Operating instructions
■Installation manual
■Customer service booklet
■Warranty enclosure
■Information on the energy
consumption and noises
Room temperature,
ventilation and cavity
depth
Ambient temperature
The appliance is designed for a specific
climate class. Depending on the climate
class, the appliance can be operated at
the following temperatures.
The climate class can be found on
the rating plate. Fig. )
Note
The appliance is fully functional within
the room temperature limits
of the indicated climatic class. If
an appliance of climatic class SN
is operated at colder room temperatures,
the appliance will not be damaged up to
a temperature of +5 °C.
Ventilation
The air on the rear panel of
the appliance heats up. Conduction of
the heated air must not be obstructed.
Otherwise, the refrigeration unit must
work harder. This increases power
consumption. Therefore: Never cover
or block the ventilation openings!
Climate class Permitted ambient
temperature
SN +10 °C to 32 °C
N+16 °C to 32 °C
ST +16 °C to 38 °C
T+16 °C to 43 °C

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Cavity depth
A cavity depth of 560 mm
is recommended for the appliance.
If the cavity depth is smaller – at least
550 mm – the energy consumption
increases slightly.
Installation location
Install the appliance in a dry, well
ventilated room. The installation location
should neither be exposed to direct
sunlight nor 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 to a
heat source:
■3 cm to electric or gas cookers.
■30 cm to an oil or coal-fired cooker.
Connecting
the appliance
After installing the appliance, wait at least
1 hour until the appliance is switched on.
During transportation the oil in
the compressor may have flowed into
the refrigeration system.
Before switching on the appliance for
the first time, clean the interior of
the appliance (see chapter “Cleaning
the appliance”).
Electrical connection
The socket must be near the appliance
and also freely accessible following
installation of the appliance.
The appliance complies with the
protection class I. Connect the appliance
to 220–240 V/50 Hz alternating current
via a correctly installed socket with
protective conductor. The socket must
be fused with a 10 to 16 A fuse.
For appliances operated in non-
European countries, check whether the
stated voltage and current type match
the values of your mains supply. This
information can be found on the rating
plate. Fig. )

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Getting to know your
appliance
Please fold out the illustrated last page.
These operating instructions refer
to several models.
The features of the models may vary.
The diagrams may differ.
Fig. !
Switching
the appliance on
Turn temperature controller, Fig. "/A,
from position “0”. The appliance begins
to cool. Light is switched on when
the door is open.
Operating tips
The refrigerator compartment
temperature rises:
■if the appliance door is opened
frequently,
■if large quantities of food are placed in
the refrigerator compartment,
■if the ambient temperature is high.
Setting
the temperature
Turn temperature controller, Fig. "/A, to
the required setting.
When the controller is at a medium
setting, the temperature drops
to approx. +4 °C in the coldest zone.
Fig. #
Higher settings lower the temperature in
the refrigerator compartment.
1 Temperature controller/light
2 Light switch
3 Glass shelf in the refrigerator
compartment
4 Vegetable container
5 Door shelf
6 Shelf for large bottles

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We recommend:
■Perishable food should not be stored
above +4 °C.
■Low setting for short-term
storage of food (energy-saving mode).
■Medium setting for long-term storage
of food.
■Select a higher setting only
temporarily, when the door is
frequently opened or large quantities
are placed in the refrigerator
compartment.
Refrigeration capacity
The temperature in the refrigerator
compartment may rise temporarily if
large amounts of food or a lot of drinks
are placed inside.
Therefore the temperature controller
should be set to a higher setting for
approx. 7 hours.
Usable capacity
Information on the usable capacity can
be found inside your appliance on
the rating plate. Fig. )
Refrigerator
compartment
The refrigerator compartment is the ideal
storage location for meat, sausage, fish,
dairy products, eggs, ready meals
and pastries.
Storing food
■Store fresh, undamaged food. The
quality and freshness will then
be retained for longer.
■In the case of ready-made products
and bottled goods, observe the best-
before date or use-by date specified
by the manufacturer.
■To retain aroma, colour
and freshness, pack or cover food
well before placing in the appliance.
This will prevent the transfer
of flavours and the discolouration
of plastic parts in the refrigerator
compartment.
■Allow warm food and drinks to cool
down before placing in the appliance.
Note
Avoid contact between food and rear
panel. Otherwise the air circulation will
be impaired.
Food or packaging could freeze to
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Note the chill zones
in the refrigerator
compartment
The air circulation in the refrigerator
compartment creates different chill
zones:
■Coldest zone is between the arrow
stamped on the side and the glass
shelf situated below. Fig. #
Note
Store perishable food (e.g. fish,
sausage, meat) in the coldest zone.
■Warmest zone is at the very top
of the door.
Note
Store e.g. hard cheese and butter
in the warmest zone. Cheese can then
continue to release its flavour and the
butter will still be easy to spread.
Vegetable container
Fig. !/4
A high air humidity keeps leafy
vegetables fresh for longer. Vegetables
and fruit should be stored at a slightly
lower air humidity.
The air humidity in the vegetable drawer
depends on the amount of stored food.
Note
If the air humidity is too high, drips may
form and cause decay.
Interior fittings
(not all models)
Glass shelves
Fig. $
You can reposition the inner shelves as
required: lift shelf, pull forwards, lower
and swivel out to the side.
Bottle shelf
Fig. %
Bottles can be stored securely on
the bottle shelf. The holder can be
adjusted.
Sticker “OK”
(not all models)
The “OK” temperature monitor
can be used to determine temperatures
below +4 °C. Gradually reduce
the temperature if the sticker
does not indicate “OK”.
Note
When the appliance is switched on,
it may take 12 hours until
the temperature is reached.
Correct setting

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Switching off and
disconnecting the
appliance
Switching the appliance off
Turn temperature controller, Fig. "/A, to
position “0”. Refrigeration unit and light
switch off.
Disconnecting the appliance
If you do not use the appliance
for a prolonged period:
1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Pull out mains plug or switch off fuse.
3. Clean the appliance.
4. Leave the appliance door open.
Defrosting
Refrigerator compartment
defrosts fully automatically
While the refrigerating unit is running,
beads of condensation or hoarfrost form
at the back of the refrigerator
compartment. This is quite normal. It
is not necessary to wipe off
the condensation or frost. The rear panel
defrosts automatically. The condensation
runs into the condensation channel,
Fig. &. and is conveyed
to the refrigerating unit where
it evaporates.
Note
Keep the condensation channel
and drainage hole clean, so
that the condensation can run out.
Cleaning the appliance
m Caution
■Do not use abrasive, chloride or acidic
cleaning agents or 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 off
the appliance.
2. Pull out the mains plug or switch off
the fuse!
3. Take out the food and store in a cool
location.
4. Wait until the layer of frost has thawed.
5. 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.
6. Wipe the door seal with clear water
only and then wipe dry thoroughly.
7. Rinsing water must not run through
the drainage hole into the evaporation
area.
8. After cleaning reconnect and switch
the appliance back on.
9. Put the food back into the appliance.

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Interior fittings
All variable parts of the appliance
can be taken out for cleaning.
Take out glass shelves
Fig. $
Lift the glass shelves, pull forwards,
lower and swivel out to the side.
Condensation channel
Fig. &
Regularly clean the condensation
channel and drainage hole with a cotton
bud or similar implement to ensure that
the condensation can drain.
Take out shelves in the door
Fig. (
Lift shelves upwards and take out.
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.
■Select 560 mm cavity depth.
A smaller cavity depth will result in
a higher energy consumption.
■Allow warm food and drinks to cool
down before placing in the appliance.
■Thaw frozen food in the refrigerator
compartment and use the low
temperature of the frozen food to cool
refrigerated food.
■Open the appliance as briefly as
possible.
■To avoid increased power
consumption, occasionally clean the
back of the appliance.
■The arrangement of the fittings does
not affect the energy rating of the
appliance.

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Operating noises
Quite normal noises
Droning
Motors are running (e.g. refrigerating
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.
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!
Fault Possible cause Remedial action
The light does not work. The bulb is defective. Replace bulb. Fig. '/B
1. Switch the appliance off.
2. Pull out mains plug or switch off fuse.
3. Slide cover forwards and remove.
4. Change the bulb.
(Replacement bulb: 220-240 V a.c., E14
bulb holder, see defective bulb for
wattage.)
Light switch is jammed. Check whether the light switch can move.
Fig. '/A
Floor of the refrigerator
compartment is wet.
The condensation channels
or drainage hole are blocked.
Clean the condensation channels
and the drainage hole. See chapter Cleaning
the appliance. Fig. &

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Customer service
Your local customer service
can be found in the telephone directory
or in the customer-service index. Please
provide customer service
with the appliance product number
(E-Nr.) and production number (FD).
These specifications
can be found on the rating plate. Fig. )
To prevent unnecessary call-outs, please
assist customer service by quoting
the product and production numbers.
This will save you additional costs.
Repair order and advice
on faults
Contact information for all countries can
be found on the enclosed customer
service list.
Fault Possible cause Remedial action
The temperature in
the refrigerator
compartment is too cold.
Temperature controller has
been set too high.
Set temperature controller lower.
The refrigerating unit
is switching on more
frequently and for longer.
Appliance opened
frequently.
Do not open the appliance unnecessarily.
The ventilation openings
have been covered.
Remove obstacles.
Appliance has no
refrigeration capacity.
The temperature controller is
in position “0”.
Turn the temperature controller from position
“0”. Fig. "/A
■Power failure.
■The fuse has been
switched off.
■The mains plug has not
been inserted properly.
Check whether the power is on, check
the fuses.
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