Bosch B36CD Freezer Refrigerator

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B36CD

Use and Care Manual Freezer refrigerator

2 Further information and explanations are available online: Table of contents 1 Safety.......................................................................... 3 1.1 Safety definitions........................................................ 3 1.2 General information.................................................... 3 1.3 Intended use .............................................................. 3 1.4 Restrictive Use........................................................... 3 1.5 Safe transport ............................................................ 3 1.6 Safe installation.......................................................... 3 1.7 Safe use..................................................................... 4 1.8 Damaged appliance ................................................... 4 1.9 State of California Proposition 65 Warnings ............... 5 2 Preventing material damage ..................................... 6 3 Environmental protection and energy-saving ......... 6 3.1 Disposal of packaging................................................ 6 3.2 Saving energy............................................................ 6 4 Installation and connection....................................... 6 4.1 Included in delivery .................................................... 6 4.2 Criteria for the installation location ............................. 6 4.3 Installing the appliance............................................... 7 4.4 Preparing the appliance for first use........................... 7 4.5 Connecting the appliance to the drinking water connection ................................................................. 7 4.6 Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply ...... 7 5 Familiarizing yourself with your appliance .............. 8 5.1 Appliance................................................................... 8 5.2 Control panel.............................................................. 9 5.3 Control panel (submenu).......................................... 10 5.4 Control panel and controls (ice and water dis- penser)..................................................................... 11 6 Features.................................................................... 11 6.1 Shelf ........................................................................ 11 6.2 Storage container..................................................... 11 6.3 Fruit and vegetable container with humidity con- troller........................................................................ 11 6.4 Container divider...................................................... 12 6.5 Frozen food pull-out container.................................. 12 6.6 Suspended frozen food container............................. 12 6.7 Door rack ................................................................. 12 6.8 Ice storage container................................................ 12 7 Basic Operation ....................................................... 13 7.1 Switching on the appliance....................................... 13 7.2 Operating tips........................................................... 13 7.3 Switching off the appliance....................................... 13 7.4 Setting the temperature unit..................................... 13 7.5 Setting the temperature............................................ 13 8 Additional functions ................................................ 13 8.1 Super cooling .......................................................... 13 8.2 Super freezing.......................................................... 13 8.3 Vacation mode......................................................... 13 8.4 Energy-saving mode ................................................ 14 8.5 Freshness mode....................................................... 14 8.6 Interior lighting .......................................................... 14 8.7 Sabbath mode ................................

3 Observe the following safety instructions.

1.1 Safety definitions

Here you can find explanations of the safety signal words used in this manual.

Warning

This indicates that death or serious injuries may occur as a result of non-observance of this warning.

Caution

This indicates that minor or moderate injuries may occur as a result of non-observance of this warning.

Notice:

This indicates that damage to the appliance or property may occur as a result of non-compliance with this advi- sory.

Note: This alerts you to important information and/or tips.

1.2 General information

¡ Read this manual carefully. ¡ Keep the manual and the product information in a safe place for future reference or for the next owner. ¡ Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit.

1.3 Intended use

Only use this appliance: ¡ for chilling and freezing food, for dispensing ice and wa- ter. ¡ In private households and in enclosed spaces in a resi- dential environment. ¡ Up to an altitude of 13,100 ft (4000 m) above sea level.

1.4 Restrictive Use

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (includ- ing children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental ca- pabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concern- ing use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Do not let children play with the appliance.

Cleaning and user maintenance must not be performed by children unless they are being supervised.

1.5 Safe transport

Warning

The high weight of the appliance may result in injury when lifted.

▶Do not lift the appliance on your own.

1.6 Safe installation

Warning

Incorrect installation is dangerous.

▶Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate. ▶Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternat- ing current only via a correctly installed socket outlet with grounding. ▶The protective conductor system of the domestic elec- trical installation must be properly installed. ▶Never equip the appliance with an external switching device, e.g. a timer or remote control. ▶When the appliance is installed, the power plug of the power cord must be freely accessible. If free access is not possible, an all-pole isolating switch must be inte- grated in the permanent electrical installation according to the installation regulations. ▶When installing the appliance, check that the power cord is not trapped or damaged.

If the insulation of the power cord is damaged, that can be dangerous.

▶Never let the power cord come into contact with heat sources.

Warning

If the appliance's ventilation openings are sealed, a leak in the refrigeration circuit may result in a flammable mixture of gas and air.

▶Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.

Warning

It is dangerous to use an extended power cord and non- approved adapters.

▶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 power cord is too short and a longer one is not available, please contact an electrician to have the do- mestic installation adapted. Portable multiple socket strips or portable power supply units may overheat and cause a fire. ▶Do not place portable multiple socket strips or power supply units on the back of the appliance.

1.7 Safe use

Warning

Moisture intrusion may cause an electric shock. ▶Use the appliance in enclosed spaces only. ▶Never expose the appliance to intense heat or humidity. ▶Do not use any steam cleaners or high-pressure clean- ers to clean the appliance.

Warning

Children may pull packaging material over their heads, or wrap themselves up in it and suffocate. ▶Keep packaging material away from children. ▶Do not allow children to play with packaging material.

Children may breathe in or swallow small parts, causing them to suffocate. ▶Keep small parts away from children. ▶Do not allow children to play with small parts.

Warning

If the cooling circuit is damaged, flammable refrigerant may escape and explode. ▶To accelerate the defrosting process, do not use any other mechanical devices or means other than those recommended by the manufacturer. ▶If food is stuck to the freezer compartment, loosen it with a blunt implement such as the handle of a wooden spoon.

Products which contain flammable propellants and explo- sive substances may explode, e.g. spray cans. ▶Do not store products which contain flammable propel- lants (e.g. spray cans) or explosive substances in the appliance.

Warning

Electrical devices within the appliance may cause a fire, e.g. heaters or electric ice makers. ▶Do not operate electrical devices within the appliance.

Warning

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

Injury to the eyes caused by escaping flammable refriger- ant and hazardous gases. ▶Do not damage the tubes of the refrigerant circuit or the insulation.

The appliance may tip. ▶Do not stand or lean on the base, runners or doors.

Warning

Contact with frozen food and cold surfaces may cause burns by refrigeration. ▶Never put frozen food straight from the freezer com- partment into your mouth. ▶Avoid prolonged skin contact with frozen food, ice and surfaces in the freezer compartment.

Caution

To prevent food from being contaminated, you must ob- serve the following instructions. ▶Leaving the door open for an extended period of time may lead to a considerable temperature increase in the compartments of the appliance. ▶Regularly clean the surfaces that may come into con- tact with food and accessible drain systems. ▶Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the re- frigerator so that they do not touch or drip on other food. ▶If the fridge/freezer is empty for an extended period of time, switch off the appliance, defrost it, clean it and leave the door open to prevent the formation of mold.

Metal or metal-style parts in the appliance may contain aluminum. If acidic food comes into contact with aluminum in the appliance, aluminum ions may pass into the food. ▶Do not consume soiled food.

1.8 Damaged appliance

Warning

If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dan- gerous. ▶Never operate a damaged appliance. ▶Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Always unplug the appliance at the power outlet.

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▶If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, immedi- ately unplug the power cord or switch off the breaker in the circuit breaker box and turn off the water tap. ▶Call Customer Service. → Page 28 Improper repairs are dangerous. ▶Only original spare parts may be used to repair the ap- pliance. ▶If the power cord of this appliance becomes damaged, it must be replaced with a specific connection cord, which is available from the manufacturer or the manu- facturer's Customer Service.

Warning

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Preventing material damage

Preventing material damage

Notice:

When the appliance door is closed, the mullion rail should be closed (flush with the door edge) or damage may oc- cur. ▶Never open the mullion rail manually. ▶If the mullion rail has been opened, rotate it closed (flush with the door edge) before closing the appliance door.

Using the base, runners or appliance doors as a seat or climbing surface may damage the appliance. ▶Do not stand or lean on the base, runners or doors.

If the water pressure is too high or too low, this may impair functioning of the appliance. ▶Make sure that the water pressure in the water supply system is at least 29 psi (200 kPa) and max. 116 psi (800 kPa). ▶If the water pressure exceeds the maximum value spec- ified, a pressure-reducing valve must be installed be- tween the drinking water connection and the hose set of the appliance.

Modified or damaged water hoses may result in material damage and damage to the appliance. ▶Never kink, crush, modify or cut through water hoses. ▶Never re-use water hoses that have been used before. ▶Never pull on the water hose on the rear panel of the appliance.

Contamination with oil or fat may cause plastic parts and door seals to become porous. ▶Keep plastic parts and door seals free of oil and grease.

Metal or metal-style parts in the appliance may contain aluminum. Aluminum reacts when it comes into contact with acidic foods. ▶Do not store unpackaged food in the appliance.

Environmental protection and energy-saving

Environmental protection and energy-saving

3.1 Disposal of packaging

The packaging materials are environmentally compatible and can be recycled. ▶Sort the individual components by type and dispose of them separately.

3.2 Saving energy

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

Selecting the installation location

¡ Keep the appliance out of direct sunlight. ¡ Install the appliance as far away as possible from heat- ing elements, stoves and other heat sources: – Maintain a 11/4" (30 mm) clearance to electric or gas stoves. – Maintain an 1113/16" (300 mm) clearance to oil or solid-fuel stoves. ¡ Never cover or block the external ventilation openings.

Saving energy during use

Note: The arrangement of the fittings does not affect the energy consumption of the appliance.

¡ Open the appliance only briefly and then close it care- fully. ¡ Never cover or block the interior ventilation openings or the exterior ventilation openings. ¡ Transport purchased food in a cooler and place quickly in the appliance. ¡ Allow warm food and drinks to cool down before storing them. ¡ Thaw frozen food in the refrigerator compartment to uti- lize the low temperature of the food. ¡ Always leave some space between the food and to the back panel. ¡ Vacuum the external ventilation grilles when they are dusty.

Installation and connection

Installation and connection

4.1 Included in delivery

After unpacking all the parts, check for any damage in transit and for completeness of delivery.

If you have any complaints, contact your dealer or our Customer Service → Page 28.

The delivery consists of the following:

¡ Free-standing appliance ¡ Equipment and accessories ¡ Installation material ¡ Installation instructions ¡ User manual ¡ Explanation of the limited product warranty ¡ Warranty enclosure ¡ Energy label ¡ Information on energy consumption and noises ¡ Information about Home Connect™

4.2 Criteria for the installation location

Warning

If the appliance is in a space that is too small, a leak in the refrigeration circ

Installation and connection 7 The subfloor must be sufficiently stable to bear the weight of the appliance. Over-and-under and side-by-side installation If you want to install 2 refrigerating appliances one over the other or side by side, you must maintain a clearance of at least 150 mm between the appliances. Selected appli- ances can be installed without a minimum clearance. Ask your dealer or kitchen planner about this. 4.3 Installing the appliance ▶Install the appliance in accordance with the enclosed in- stallation instructions. 4.4 Preparing the appliance for first use

Familiarizing yourself with your appliance 8 Familiarizing yourself with your appliance 5 Familiarizing yourself with your appliance Familiarizing yourself with your appliance 5.1 Appliance Here you can find an overview of the parts of your appliance. bottle 2

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Familiarizing yourself with your appliance 9 7 Interior lighting 8 Rating label → Page 28 9 Hinged condensation protection bar → Page 6 10 Door rack for large bottles → Page 12 11 Frozen food pull-out container → Page 12 12 Suspended frozen food container → Page 12 13 Container divider → Page 12 14 Screw foot Note: Your appliance may differ from the diagrams with regard to features and dimensions. 5.2 Control panel You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operat- ing status. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 2 1 switches Super cooling on or off. 2 Displays the set temperature for the refrigerator compartment in °F or °C. 3 / (Refrigerator compartment) sets the tem- perature of the refrigerator compartment. 4 switches freshness mode on or off. 5 switches energy-saving mode on or off. 6 switches vacation mode on or off. 7 switches the appliance on or off. 8 switches off the alarm. 9 opens and closes the menu. 10 lights up when the filter needs to be replaced. 11 switches Super freezing on or off. 12 Displays the set temperature for the freezer com- partment in °F or °C. 13 / (Freezer compartment) sets the tempera- ture of the freezer compartment.

Familiarizing yourself with your appliance 10 5.3 Control panel (submenu) You can configure further settings in the submenu. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 1 Displays the selected submenu. 2 / (Submenu) is used to navigate through the submenu. 3 opens the menu for setting Home Connect. 4 opens the menu for setting the light- ing. 5 opens the menu for changing the tempera- ture unit. 6 Displays the settings of the submenu. 7 / (Submenu setting) changes the submenu setting. 8 opens the menu for setting the door alarm. 9 opens the menu for setting the filter.

Features 11 5.4 Control panel and controls (ice and water dispenser) You can find an overview of the parts of your ice and wa- ter dispenser here. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4 1 locks or unlocks the ice and water dispenser. 2 switches the permanent light for the ice and water dispenser on or off. 3 sets dispensing to ice cubes. 4 sets dispensing to crushed ice. 5 sets dispensing to water. 6 sets dispensing to a specific amount of water. 7 Dispensing button 8 Drip grate → Page 20 Features 6 Features FeaturesThe features of your appliance depend on the model. 6.1 Shelf

Notice:

Features

The air humidity in the fruit and vegetable container can be set according to the type and amount of food to be stored by moving the humidity controller: ¡ Low humidity required when primarily storing fruit or mixed items, or if the appliance is very full. ¡ High humidity required when primarily storing vegetables or when the appliance is not very full. Condensation may form in the fruit and vegetable con- tainer depending on the food and quantity stored. Remove the condensation with a dry cloth and adjust the air humidity to a lower setting using the humidity controller. To ensure that the quality and aroma are retained, store fruit and vegetables that are sensitive to cold outside of the appliance at temperatures of approximately 46 °F (8 °C) to 54 °F (12 °C), e.g. pineapple, bananas, citrus fruits, cucumbers, zucchinis, bell peppers, tomatoes and potatoes.

6.4 Container divider

Warning Children may climb into the appliance and suffocate. ▶Never remove the container divider from the suspended frozen food container.

Notice: The container divider for the suspended frozen food con- tainer will be damaged if removed. ▶Never remove the container divider from the suspended frozen food container.

To vary the division of the suspended frozen food con- tainer you can move the container divider.

6.5 Frozen food pull-out container

In order to achieve an improved overview and to remove frozen food more quickly, remove the frozen food pull-out container.

6.6 Suspended frozen food container

Store large frozen items in the suspended frozen food container.

6.7 Door rack

To adjust the door rack as required, you can remove the door rack, and re-insert it elsewhere. → "Removing the door rack", Page 20

6.8 Ice storage container

If the ice and water dispenser is switched on, the ice cubes that are produced are automatically stored in the ice storage container.

Warning Reaching into the dispenser opening of the ice storage container can cause cuts. ▶Never reach into the dispenser opening of the ice stor- age container.

Warning Contact with ice cubes and cold surfaces may cause burns by refrigeration. ▶Avoid prolonged contact between the skin and ice cubes or metal surfaces in the ice storage container.

Notice: The ice and water dispenser may become blocked or damaged by food or objects stored in the ice storage con- tainer. ▶Never store food or objects in the ice storage container. ▶Never use the ice storage container to store ice cubes that were not made using the ice cube maker.

Tips ¡ Remove larger quantities of ice cubes from the ice stor- age container or store them in the frozen food pull-out container. → Page 21 ¡ Use both hands to pull out the ice storage container as this is heavy when full.

Basic Operation

7 Basic Operation

Basic Operation

7.1 Switching on the appliance

7.2 Operating tips ¡ Once you have switched on the appliance, the set tem- perature is only reached after several hours. Do not put any food in the appliance until the set tem- perature has been reached. ¡ The front and side panels of the housing heat up occa- sionally. This prevents condensation from forming. ¡ When you close the door, a vacuum may be created. The door is then difficult to open again. Wait a moment until the vacuum is offset.

7.3 Switching off the appliance ▶Press .

7.4 Setting the temperature unit You can choose between the temperature unit °F and °C.

7.5 Setting the temperature Setting the refrigerator compartment temperature ▶Press / (Refrigerator compartment) repeatedly until the temperature display (refrigerator compartment) shows the required temperature. The recommended temperature in the refrigerator com- partment is 37 °F (3 °C).

Setting the freezer compartment temperature ▶Press / (Freezer compartment) repeatedly until the temperature display (freezer compartment) shows the required temperature. The recommended temperature in the freezer compart- ment is 0 °F (−18 °C).

8 Additional functions

Additional functions

8.1 Super cooling With Super cooling, the refrigerator compartment cools as cold as possible. Switch on Super cooling before placing large quantities of food. Note: When Super cooling is switched on, increased noise may occur.

Switching on Super cooling ▶Press . a lights up. Note: After approximately 6 hours, the appliance switches to normal operation.

Switching off Super cooling ▶Press . a The previously set temperature is displayed.

8.2 Super freezing With Super freezing, the freezer compartment cools as cold as possible. Switch on Super freezing 1 to 2 hours before placing food weighing 4.4 lbs (2 kg) or more into the freezer compart- ment. Use Super freezing to accelerate ice cube production. Note: When Super freezing is switched on, increased noise may occur.

Switching on Super freezing ▶Press . a lights up. Note: After approximately 8 hours, the appliance switches to normal operation.

Switching off Super freezing ▶Press . a The previously set temperature is displayed.

8.3 Vacation mode If you are going to be away for a long time, you can switch on energy-saving vacation mode on the appliance.

Caution

The appliance automatically sets the temperatures. Refrigerator compartment

43 °F (6 °C)

Additional functions 14 Note: While the vacation mode is activated, the ice cube production and the ice and water dispenser are switched off. Switching on vacation mode ▶Press . a lights up. Switching off vacation mode ▶Press . a The previously set temperature is displayed. 8.4 Energy-saving mode You can set the appliance to save energy with the energy- saving mode. The appliance automatically sets the temperatures. Refrigerator compartment

43 °F (6 °C)

6 °F (−14 °C)

36 °F (2 °C)

Alarm

15 Alarm

9 Alarm

9.1 Door alarm If the appliance door is open for a while, the door alarm switches on. A warning tone sounds and flashes.

Switching off the door alarm ▶Close the appliance door or press . a The warning tone is switched off. a goes out.

Door alarm warning signal You can activate or deactivate the door alarm warning sig- nal.

Door alarm warning signal activated Door alarm warning signal deactivated

Activating the door alarm warning signal

Deactivating the door alarm warning signal

9.2 Temperature alarm If the freezer compartment becomes too warm, the tem- perature alarm will switch on. A warning tone sounds and the set temperature (freezer compartment) and flash.

Caution During the thawing process, bacteria may multiply and spoil the frozen food. ▶Do not refreeze partly or completely thawed food. ▶Refreeze food only after cooking. ▶The frozen items should no longer be stored for the maximum storage period.

The temperature alarm can be switched on in the following cases: ¡ The appliance is switched on. Do not store any food until the appliance has reached the set temperature. ¡ Large quantities of fresh food are being placed inside. Switch on Super freezing before placing large quantities of food in the appliance. ¡ The freezer compartment door is open for too long. Check whether the frozen food has defrosted or thawed.

Switching off the temperature alarm ▶Press . a The warning tone is switched off. a The temperature display (freezer compartment) briefly indicates the warmest temperature reached in the freezer compartment. The temperature display (freezer compartment) then indicates the set temperature again. a From this time on, the warmest temperature is recalcu- lated and saved.

Home Connect™

10 Home Connect™

This appliance is network-capable. Connecting your appli- ance to a mobile device lets you control its functions via the Home Connect™ app.

The Home Connect™ services are not available in every country. The availability of the Home Connect™ function depends on the availability of Home Connect™ services in your country. You can find information on this at: www.home-connect.com.

To be able to use Home Connect™, you must first set up the connection to the WLAN home network (Wi-Fi 1) and to the Home Connect™ app.

After switching on the appliance, wait at least 2 minutes until internal device initialization is complete. Only then should you set up Home Connect™.

The Home Connect™ app guides you through the entire registration process. Follow the instructions in the Home Connect™ app to implement the settings.

Tips ¡ Consult the Home Connect™ documents supplied. ¡ Follow the instructions in the Home Connect™ app as well.

Notes ¡ Also note the safety information in this instruction man- ual and ensure that it is also observed when operating the appliance using the Home Connect™ app. → "Safety", Page 3 ¡ Operating the appliance on the appliance itself always takes priority. It is not possible to operate the appliance using the Home Connect™ app during this time.

10.1 Setting up Home Connect™

Requirement: The Home Connect™ app has been in- stalled on your mobile device.

Wi-Fi is a registered trade mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

Refrigerator compartment 16

Freezer compartment

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11.2 Chill zones in the refrigerator compartment

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

Coldest zone

The coldest zone is in the storage container.

Tip: Store highly perishable food such as fish, sausages and meat in the coldest zone.

Warmest zone

The warmest zone is at the very top of the door.

Tip: Store groceries that do not spoil easily in the warmest zone, e.g. hard cheese and butter. Cheese can then continue to release its flavor and the butter will still be easy to spread.

Freezer compartment

12 Freezer compartment

You can store frozen food, freeze food and make ice cubes in the freezer compartment.

The temperature can be set from 6 °F (−14 °C) to −7 °F (−22 °C).

Long-term storage of food should be at 0 °F (−18 °C) or lower.

The freezer compartment can be used to store perishable food long-term. The low temperatures slow down or stop the spoilage.

12.1 Tips for storing food in the freezer compartment

¡ Store food in air-tight packaging. ¡ Do not bring food which is to be frozen into contact with frozen food. ¡ Distribute the food over a wide area in the suspended frozen food container. ¡ To quickly and gently freeze larger quantities of fresh food, place this in the frozen food pull-out container.

12.2 Tips for freezing fresh food

¡ Freeze fresh and undamaged food only. ¡ Freeze food in portions. ¡ Cooked food is more suitable for freezing than food that can be eaten raw. ¡ Vegetables: Wash, chop up and blanch before freezing. ¡ Fruit: Wash, pit and perhaps peel, possibly add sugar or ascorbic acid solution. ¡ Food that is suitable for freezing includes baked items, fish and seafood, meat, game, poultry, eggs without shells, cheese, butter and curd cheese, prepared meals and leftovers. ¡ Food that is unsuitable for freezing includes lettuce, radishes, eggs in shells, grapes, raw apples and pears, yogurt, sour cream, crème fraîche and mayonnaise.

Packing frozen food

If you select suitable packaging material and the correct type of packaging, you can determine the product quality and prevent freezer burn.

12.3 Defrosting methods for frozen food

Caution

During the thawing process, bacteria may multiply and spoil the frozen food.

▶Do not refreeze partly or completely thawed food. ▶Refreeze food only after cooking. ▶The frozen items should no longer be stored for the maximum storage period.

¡ Defrost animal-based food, such as fish, meat, cheese, curd cheese, in the refrigerator compartment. ¡ Defrost bread at room temperature. ¡ Prepare food for immediate consumption in the microwave, in the oven, or on the cooktop.

Water system

13 Water system

Your appliance is equipped with water-carrying components.

The water system only works if a water filter or a bypass cap is installed.

Switch off ice cube production before disconnecting the appliance from the drinking water connection. → Page 19

13.1 Water filter

The water filter filters particles and the taste of chlorine out of the water.

The water filter reduces further contamination, e.g. from chloramines, lead and pharmaceutical products.

Note: The water filter does not filter bacteria or microbes out of the water.

Change the water filter:

¡ Every 6 months. ¡ If the indicator lights up. ¡ If the water output has visibly reduced.

Tips

¡ A new water filter can be purchased from customer service, your dealer or our website. ¡ If you do not want to use a water filter in your appliance or an external water filter system is installed, you can permanently replace the water filter with a bypass cap. The bypass cap filters only large particles out of the water and can be cleaned as required. A bypass cap can be purchased from customer service or our website.

Water system

Changing the water filter or replacing it with a bypass cap

Ice and water dispenser Use the ice and water dispenser to dispense ice cubes, crushed ice and chilled water. To achieve maximum ice cube production of up to 12 lbs (5.4 kg) within a period of 24 hours: ¡ Set the freezer compartment to the coldest temperature. ¡ Empty the ice storage container every 3 hours. The quantity of ice cubes produced can vary due to the following conditions: ¡ How often the appliance is opened ¡ Amount of food stored ¡ Ambient temperature and ambient humidity ¡ Water pressure and condition of the water filter Note: The ice and water dispenser is locked when the ap- pliance door is open.

Using the ice and water dispenser Notes ¡ Ice cube production starts as soon as the appliance is switched on and the freezer compartment has reached the set temperature. ¡ As soon as the freezer compartment reaches the set temperature, the first batch of ice cubes will be ready in approximately 4 hours. ¡ Once the appliance has been connected or a new water filter has been installed, there will be air in the water system. Requirement: The appliance is connected to the drinking water connection.

Dispensing ice or water ▶Press the required selection option and press the glass against the dispensing button. Tip: Hold the glass directly under the dispenser open- ing. Notes ¡ After a while of continuous dispensing, the ice or wa- ter stops being dispensed. Wait a few seconds before dispensing ice or water again. ¡ After ice or water has been dispensed several times consecutively, it stops being dispensed. Wait a few minutes before dispensing ice or water again. ¡ When changing from to , a few ice cubes may be released the next time you dispense. ¡ When changing from to , a small amount of crushed ice may be released the next time you dispense.

Defrosting

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Bottle fill option

You can dispense a specific amount of water with the bottle fill option.

Note: The factory-set amount of water is approx. 17 fl oz (0.5 l).

Filling a bottle

Tips

¡ To stop dispensing early, press any touch field on the control panel (ice and water dispenser). ¡ To start dispensing again, press .

Note: If you do not fill a bottle for some time, the selection option changes to .

Setting the amount of water for the bottle fill option

Note: The maximum fill time is 60 seconds.

Button lock (childproof lock)

The button lock prevents the ice and water dispenser from being operated accidentally or incorrectly while running.

Note: Ice cube production continues whilst the button lock is active.

Switching on the button lock

▶Press and hold until the light bar lights up fully. a lights up.

Switching off the button lock

▶Press and hold until the light bar lights up fully. a The option that was last used lights up.

Permanent light

If you do not dispense ice or water for some time, the light switches itself off.

You can permanently switch on the light on the ice and water dispenser.

Switching on the permanent light

▶Press . a lights up.

Switching off the permanent light

▶Press . a goes out.

Switching on ice cube production

▶Press and hold + at the same time until the light bar lights up fully. a Ice cube production starts and the selection option that was last used lights up.

Switching off ice cube production

▶Press and hold + at the same time until the light bar lights up fully. a The ice dispenser and ice cube production stop.

Defrosting

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Defrosting

14.1 Defrosting in the refrigerator compartment

The refrigerator compartment in your appliance defrosts automatically.

14.2 Defrosting in the freezer compartment

The fully automatic NoFrost system ensures that the freezer compartment remains frost-free. Defrosting is not required.

Cleaning and maintenance

15 Cleaning and maintenance

Cleaning and maintenance

To keep your appliance working efficiently for a long time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully.

Customer Service must clean inaccessible points. Cleaning by Customer Service can give rise to costs.

15.1 Preparing the appliance for cleaning

Cleaning and maintenance 20 15.2 Cleaning the appliance

Warning

Notice:

Cleaning and maintenance 21

Removing the fruit and vegetable container

Removing the frozen food pull-out container

Removing the ice storage container

Warning

Cleaning and maintenance

Tips ¡ If the ice storage container cannot be reinserted, turn the auger on the ice storage container and try again. ¡ If, during installing, the ice storage container is blocked, remove excess ice cubes from the ice storage container opening.

Removing the suspended frozen food container ▶Lift out the suspended frozen food container.

15.5 Removing the appliance components

If you want to clean your appliance thoroughly, you can remove certain components from your appliance.

Telescopic rails

You can remove the telescopic rails in order to clean them thoroughly.

Removing the telescopic rails

Cleaning and maintenance 23 Installing the telescopic rails

Cleaning and maintenance

Fitting the fruit and vegetable container cover

If the fruit and vegetable container cover is still bent, move the humidity regulator to and fro until the fruit and vegetable container cover clips into place.

Troubleshooting 25 Troubleshooting 16 Troubleshooting TroubleshootingYou can eliminate minor issues on your appliance yourself. Please read the information on eliminating issues before contacting Customer Service. This may avoid unnecessary repair costs.

Warning

Issue Cause and troubleshooting

The appliance is not cooling, the displays and lighting are lit. Showroom mode is switched on.

The LED lighting does not work. Various causes are possible. ▶Call customer service. → "Customer Service", Page 28

Home Connect™ is not working properly. Various causes are possible. ▶Go to www.home-connect.com.

or appears in the temperature display. The electronics have detected a fault.

A warning signal sounds and flashes. The door alarm is switched on. The appliance door is open. ▶Close the appliance door.

A warning tone sounds and the temperature display (freezer compartment) and flash. The temperature alarm is switched on. Various causes are possible.

External ventilation openings are covered up. ▶Remove any obstructions from in front of the external ventilation openings.

Large quantities of fresh food have been placed inside. ▶Switch on Super freezing before placing a larger amount of food in the appliance. → "Switching on Super freezing", Page 13

The temperature differs greatly from the setting. Various causes are possible.

Water is leaking out of the appliance. The water connection or water hose is not leak-tight. ▶Check if the water connections are fastened firmly and the water hose is undamaged. If necessary, replace the water hose.

The drip tray is overflowing.

Troubleshooting

Issue Cause and troubleshooting Water is leaking out of the appliance. ▶Clean the drip tray. → Page 20 Water output is reduced. Low water pressure. ▶Check the pressure of the water supply system or the external water filter system, e.g. reverse osmosis system. Connect the appliance only to a water connection with sufficient water pressure. → Page 6 The water filter is blocked. ▶Change the water filter. → Page 18 Water is dripping from the ice and water dispenser. Air is in the water system. ▶Keep dispensing water until it contains no more air. Ice residue is melting in the ice chute. ▶Remove the ice residue from the ice chute, for example using a wooden spoon. Ice cube production is low. The appliance has only recently been connected. ▶Wait approximately 4 hours until the first batch of ice cubes is ready. The freezer compartment has been opened frequently or for an extended period of time. ▶Check ice cube production after a few hours. Low water pressure. ▶Check the pressure of the water supply system or the external water filter system, e.g. reverse osmosis system. Connect the appliance only to a water connection with sufficient water pressure. → Page 6 The water filter is blocked. ▶Change the water filter. → Page 18 The ice and water dispenser is not functioning. Ice cube production is switched off. ▶Switch on ice cube production. → Page 19 The button lock (childproof lock) is switched on. ▶Switch off the button lock. → Page 19 The ice storage container is not fully inserted. ▶Fully insert the ice storage container. → Page 21 Ice cubes are frozen together in the ice chute. ▶Remove the ice cubes from the ice chute, for example using a wooden spoon. Low water pressure. ▶Check the pressure of the water supply system or the external water filter system, e.g. reverse osmosis system. Connect the appliance only to a water connection with sufficient water pressure. → Page 6

Storage and disposal 27 Issue Cause and troubleshooting The ice and water dispenser is not functioning. The water filter is blocked. ▶Change the water filter. → Page 18 There is no water being supplied to the appliance. ▶Ensure that there is a water supply and that the shut-off valve on the water con- nection is open. Contact an installer if necessary. Kink in the water hose. ▶Turn off the water supply and straighten the kink in water hose. If necessary, replace the water hose. Fault in the ice and water dispenser.

Customer Service

Unplug the appliance from the power source or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.

17.2 Disposal of your old appliance

Environmentally compatible disposal allows valuable raw materials to be recycled.

Warning

Warning

Customer Service

With any warranty repair, we will make sure your appli- ance is repaired by an authorized service provider using genuine replacement parts. We use only genuine replace- ment parts for all repairs.

Detailed information on the warranty period and terms of warranty can be found in the Statement of Limited Product Warranty, from your retailer, or on our website.

If you contact the Customer Service, you will need the model number (E-Nr.) and the production number (FD) of your appliance.

1-800-944-2904 www.bosch-home.com/us/owner-support/get-support www.bosch-home.com/us/shop

1-800-944-2904 www.bosch-home.ca/en/service/get-support www.bosch-home.ca/en/service/cleaners-and-accessories

For assistance with connecting to Home Connect™, you can also view instructions here: www.home-connect.com/us/en/help-support/set-up

18.1 Model number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD)

You can find the model number (E-Nr.) and the production number (FD) on the appliance's rating plate. → "Appliance", Fig. 1 / 8 , Page 9

Making a note of your appliance's details and the Cus- tomer Service telephone number will enable you to find them again quickly.

Technical specifications

Refrigerant, cubic capacity and further technical specifica- tions can be found on the rating plate. → "Appliance", Fig. 1 / 8 , Page 9

Table of Contents 1 Safety..................................................................... 30 1.1 Definitions of safety terms ........................... 30 1.2 General indications ............................................... 30 1.3 Proper use............................................. 30 1.4 User restrictions .......................... 30 1.5 Safe transport............................................................ 30 1.6 Safe installation........................................................ 30 1.7 Safe operation ......................................................... 31 1.8 Damaged appliance............................................... 32 1.9 Warnings in accordance with California Proposition 65 ............................................... 32 2 Prevent material damage ...................................... 33 3 Environmental protection and savings........ 33 3.1 Disposal of packaging ................................... 33 3.2 Save energy........................................... 33 4 Installation and connection .................................... 33 4.1 Delivery contents ................................................ 33 4.2 Criteria for installation location.............................. 34 4.3 Assemble the appliance....................................................... 34 4.4 Prepare the appliance for first use ......... 34 4.5 Connect the appliance to the drinking water connection ..................................................................... 34 4.6 Electrical connection of the appliance ..................... 34 5 Appliance description ......................................... 35 5.1 Appliance.................................................................... 35 5.2 Control panel ........................................... 36 5.3 Control panel (submenu) ...................... 37 5.4 Panel and control elements (water and ice dispenser)................................... 38 6 Equipment .............................................................. 38 6.1 Shelves.................................................................... 38 6.2 Storage drawer.................................................... 38 6.3 Fruit and vegetable drawer with humidity control... 38 6.4 Drawer divider ................................................... 39 6.5 Frozen food drawer .................................. 39 6.6 Suspended frozen product drawer............................... 39 6.7 Door compartment ................................. 39 6.8 Ice cube reserve ................................................... 39 7 Basic operation.................................................... 40 7.1 Turn on the appliance................................... 40 7.2 Notes on appliance operation .................................................................. 40 7.3 Turn off the appliance .................................................... 40 7.4 Set temperature unit................................... 40 7.5 Set temperature .............................................. 40 8 Additional functions......................................... 40 8.1 Super cooling .................................................. 40 8.2 Super freezing.................................................... 40 8.3 Vacation mode ....................................................... 41 8.4 Energy saving mode......................................... 41 8.5 Freshness mode ........................................................ 41 8.6 Interior lighting..................................................... 41 8.7 Sabbath mode ............................................................ 41 8.8 Notification

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Safety Definitions and Terms

You will find explanations of the safety signal words used in this manual here.

Warning

Caution

Notice:

Note: This alerts you to important information and/or instructions.

General Instructions

Intended Use

Use the device only:

User Restrictions

This device is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacities, unless they have been informed how to use the device by a person responsible for their safety.

Never allow children to play with the device. Cleaning the device and user maintenance are activities that children cannot perform without supervision.

Safe Transport

Warning

▶ Lift the device with two people.

Safe Installation

Warning

▶ Strictly observe the instructions on the rating plate when connecting and using the device. ▶ Connect the device only using a properly installed grounded plug in an AC outlet. ▶ The protective conductor system of the home's electrical installation must be installed correctly. ▶ Never power the device through an external switching device, such as a timer or remote control. ▶ If the device is recessed, the power cord plug must be freely accessible or, if free access is impossible, an all-pole disconnecting device must be installed in the fixed electrical installation in accordance with installation regulations. ▶ Be careful not to pinch or damage the power cable when positioning the device.

The power cord poses a hazard if its protective sheath is damaged.

▶ Never bring the power cord into contact with heat sources.

Important Safety Instructions

Read and Keep These Instructions

Important Safety Instructions

Prevent Material Damage

Notice:

The high weight of the appliance or tipping of the appliance's casters may damage the floor when moving it.

▶Transport the appliance using a dolly. ▶When moving the appliance, protect the floor and do not move in zigzags.

When closing the appliance door, an unfolded door frame can damage the appliance.

▶Never manually unfold the door frame. ▶When the door frame is unfolded, fold it back before closing the appliance door.

Using the base, slides, or doors of the appliance as a seating surface or stepping stool can damage the appliance.

▶Never use the base, slides, or doors as stepping stools and never lean on them.

Water pressure that is too low or too high can interfere with appliance operation.

▶Ensure that the water pressure at the water supply is between 29 psi (200 kPa) minimum and 116 psi (800 kPa) maximum. ▶If hydraulic pressure exceeds the maximum value indicated, a pressure reducer between the drinking water connection and the appliance hose kit must be installed.

Modified or damaged water hoses can cause material damage or damage the appliance.

▶Be sure to never bend, crush, modify, or cut water hoses. ▶Never reuse used water hoses. ▶Never pull on the water hose or the rear wall of the appliance.

In case of soiling from oil or grease, plastic parts and door seals can become porous.

▶Ensure that plastic parts and door seals are free of oil and grease.

Metal or metallic-looking parts of the appliance may contain aluminum. Aluminum reacts in contact with acidic foods.

▶Do not store unwrapped food in the appliance.

Environmental Protection and Energy Savings

3.1 Disposal of Packaging

Packaging materials are environmentally friendly and recyclable.

▶Please dispose of individual parts after sorting them by material.

3.2 Save Energy

If you follow the instructions below, your appliance will consume less electricity.

Choosing the Installation Location

¡ Protect the appliance from direct sunlight. ¡ Install the appliance as far as possible from radiators, stoves, and other heat sources: – Maintain a distance of 1¼″ (30 mm) from electric or gas stoves. – Maintain a distance of 11¾″ (300 mm) from an oil or coal heating appliance. ¡ Never cover or block external ventilation openings.

Save Energy During Use

Note: The arrangement of equipment parts has no effect on the appliance's energy consumption.

¡ Only briefly open the appliance and close it carefully. ¡ Never cover or obstruct internal ventilation grilles or external ventilation openings. ¡ Transport purchased food products in an insulated bag and store them quickly in the appliance. ¡ Allow hot food and beverages to cool before storing. ¡ To take advantage of the cold from frozen products, place products to be thawed in the refrigeration compartment. ¡ Always leave some space between food products and the rear wall. ¡ Vacuum dust from external ventilation grilles.

Installation and Connection

4.1 Contents of Delivery

After unpacking the product, inspect all parts for any damage caused during transport and you

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¡ Information on Home Connect™

4.2 Criteria for the Installation Location

Warning

If the appliance is installed in a room that is too small, a possible leak in the refrigeration circuit could result in a mixture of flammable gas and air.

▶Place the appliance only in a room with a minimum volume of 35 ft³ (1 m³) per 8 g of refrigerant. The amount of refrigerant is indicated on the rating plate. → "Appliance", Fig. 1 / 8, Page 36

Depending on the model, the weight of the appliance at the factory can reach 320 lbs (145 kg).

The floor must be stable enough to support the weight of the appliance.

Installation Above and Below, and Side by Side

If you wish to install 2 refrigerators stacked or side by side, you must observe a distance of at least 150 mm between the appliances. For selected appliances, installation without minimum distance is possible. Ask your dealer or kitchen planner for advice.

4.3 Assembling the Appliance

▶Assemble the appliance according to the enclosed assembly instructions.

4.4 Preparing the Appliance for First Use

4.5 Connecting the Appliance to the Drinking Water Connection

Requirement

¡ A shut-off valve is installed at the water connection and is freely accessible after the appliance is installed.

¡ The water connection is tested and the water quality is drinking water.

In case of permanent deposits or cloudiness in the drinking water, install an external water filter system.

4.6 Electrical Connection of the Appliance

The connection data of the appliance are indicated on the rating plate. → "Appliance", Fig. 1 / 8, Page 36

a The appliance is now ready to operate.

Description of the Device 36 7 Interior Lighting 8 Rating Plate → Page 56 9 Door Frame with Anti-Condensation Protection → Page 33 10 Door Compartment for Large Bottles → Page 39 11 Frozen Food Drawer → Page 39 12 Suspended Frozen Food Container → Page 39 13 Container Divider → Page 39 14 Adjustable Foot Note: Depending on the equipment and size, there may be differences between your appliance and the illustrations.

5.2 Control Panel

The control panel allows you to configure all functions of your appliance and obtain information about its operating status.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

2 1 Activates or deactivates the Super-Cooling function. 2 Displays the set temperature of the refrigeration compartment. 3 / (Refrigerator) Adjusts the temperature of the refrigeration compartment. 4 Activates or deactivates Freshness mode. 5 Turns Energy Saving mode on or off. 6 Activates or deactivates Holiday mode. 7 Turns the appliance on or off. 8 Turns off the alarm. 9 Opens and closes the menu. 10 Lights up when the filter needs to be replaced. 11 Activates or deactivates the Super-Freezing function. 12 Displays the set temperature of the freezing compartment in °C. 13 / (Freezer) Adjusts the temperature of the freezing compartment.

Control Panel (Submenu)

The submenu allows you to make additional settings.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 3

1 Indicates the selected submenu.

2 / (submenu) allows you to navigate in the submenu.

3 opens the Home Connect settings menu.

4 opens the lighting settings menu.

5 opens the menu to change the temperature unit.

6 Indicates the submenu setting.

7 / (submenu setting) modifies the submenu setting.

8 opens the door alarm settings menu.

9 opens the filter settings menu.

5.4 Control Panel and Elements (Water and Ice Dispenser)

Here is an overview of the water and ice dispenser elements.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4

1 Locks or unlocks the water and ice dispenser.

2 Turns on or off the permanent lighting of the water and ice dispenser.

3 Adjusts the ice cube distribution.

4 Adjusts the crushed ice distribution.

5 Adjusts the water distribution.

6 Adjusts the water distribution to a defined quantity.

7 Dispensing button

8 Drip tray grid → Page 48

6 Equipment

The equipment of your appliance depends on its model.

6.1 Shelf

Notice:

The shelf hooks can scratch the rear wall of the refrigeration compartment when attached at an angle.

▶ Make sure the shelf is level and the hooks are properly engaged.

To vary the shelf position as needed, you can remove the shelf and replace it in another location.

→ "Removing the Shelf", Page 48

Note

To not obstruct air circulation, do not cover the internal ventilation openings.

6.2 Storage Bin

The temperatures in the storage bin are lower than in the refrigeration compartment. Temperatures below 32 °F (0 °C) may occasionally occur.

To achieve temperatures close to 32 °F (0 °C) in the storage bin, activate Freshness mode.

→ Page 41

Use the lower temperatures of the storage bin to store perishable foods, such as fish, meat, and cold cuts.

6.3 Fruit and Vegetable Bin with Humidity Control

Store fresh, unpackaged fruits and vegetables in the fruit and vegetable bin.

Keep cut fruits and vegetables covered or in airtight packaging.

The humidity control allows you to adjust the air humidity in the fruit and vegetable bin. Fresh fruits and vegetables will keep longer this way than with conventional storage methods.

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Basic Operation

7 Basic Operation

7.1 Turning On the Appliance

7.2 Notes on Appliance Operation

¡ When you turn on the appliance, it may take several hours before the set temperature is reached. Do not store any food until the set temperature is reached.

¡ The front surfaces and side walls of the housing are slightly heated temporarily. This prevents condensation.

¡ When you close the door, a vacuum may form. The door is then difficult to reopen. Wait a few moments until the vacuum is equalized.

7.3 Turning Off the Appliance

▶Press .

7.4 Setting the Temperature Unit

You can choose between temperature units °F and °C.

7.5 Setting the Temperature

Setting the temperature of the refrigeration compartment

▶Press / (refrigerator) repeatedly until the temperature display (refrigeration compartment) shows the desired temperature.

The recommended temperature in the refrigeration compartment is 37 °F (3 °C).

Setting the temperature of the freezer compartment

▶Press / (freezer) repeatedly until the temperature display (freezer compartment) shows the desired temperature.

The recommended temperature in the freezer compartment is 0 °F (−18 °C).

Additional Functions

8 Additional Functions

8.1 Super-Cooling

With the Super-Cooling function, the refrigeration compartment cools to the maximum.

Activate Super-Cooling before storing large quantities of food.

Note: When the Super-Cooling function is activated, the appliance may operate more loudly.

Activate Super-Cooling

▶Press . a turns on.

Note: After approximately 6 hours, the appliance switches to normal operating mode.

Deactivate Super-Cooling

▶Press . a The previously set temperature is displayed.

8.2 Super-Freezing

With the Super-Freezing function, the freezer compartment cools to the maximum.

Activate the Super-Freezing function 1 to 2 hours before storing a quantity of food of 2 kg (4.4 lb) or more in the freezer compartment.

Use Super-Freezing to speed up ice cube production.

Note: When the Super-Freezing function is activated, the appliance may operate more loudly.

Turn on Super-Freezing

▶Press . a turns on.

Note: After approximately 8 hours, the appliance switches to normal operating mode.

Deactivate Super-Freezing

▶Press . a The previously set temperature is displayed.

9 Alarm

9.1 Door Alarm

The door alarm sounds when the appliance door remains open for a long time.

An audible alarm sounds and flashes.

Disable the Door Alarm

▶Close the appliance door or press . a The audible alarm is deactivated. a turns off.

Audible Door Alarm

You can turn the audible door alarm on or off.

Audible Door Alarm On

Audible Door Alarm Off

Turn On the Audible Door Alarm

Turn Off the Audible Door Alarm

9.2 Temperature Alarm

If the temperature in the freezer compartment rises too high, the temperature alarm sounds.

An audible alarm sounds, the set temperature (freezer) and flash.

Warning

During thawing, bacteria can multiply and frozen food can deteriorate.

▶Do not refreeze food products that are partially or completely thawed.

▶Only refreeze food after cooking or roasting it.

▶Do not use the full storage duration.

The temperature alarm can be triggered in the following cases:

¡ The appliance is starting up. Wait until the set temperature is reached before storing products.

¡ Storage of large quantities of fresh food products. Activate Super-freezing before storing large quantities of food.

¡ The freezer compartment door was left open too long. Check whether frozen products have thawed.

Turn Off the Temperature Alarm

▶Press . a The audible alarm is deactivated. a The temperature display (freezer compartment) briefly shows the highest temperature that occurred in the freezer compartment. Then the temperature display (freezer compartment) shows the set temperature again. a From this point on, the appliance determines and records the highest temperature again.

10 Home Connect™

Home Connect™

This appliance can be networked. Connect your appliance to a mobile device to control it via the Home Connect™ app.

Home Connect™ is not available in all countries. The availability of the Home Connect™ function depends on the Home Connect™ service offerings in your country.

For more information, visit: www.home-connect.com.

To use Home Connect™, first set up the connection to your home WLAN (Wi-Fi) network and the Home Connect™ app.

Wait at least 2 minutes after starting the appliance until the internal initialization of the appliance is complete. Then set up Home Connect™.

The Home Connect™ app guides you through the connection process. Follow the steps prescribed by the Home Connect™ app to make the settings.

Tips

¡ Consult the Home Connect™ documentation provided.

¡ Also observe the instructions in the Home Connect™ app.

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Notes

¡ Observe the safety instructions in this user manual and ensure they are also followed when using the appliance via the Home Connect™ app. → "Safety", Page 30

¡ Controls on the appliance itself always take priority. During this time, control via the Home Connect™ app is not possible.

10.1 Configure Home Connect™

Requirement: The Home Connect™ app is configured on the mobile device.

10.2 Check Signal Strength

You must check the signal strength if it is not possible to establish a connection.

Note: The signal must have a minimum strength of .

Improving Reception

The connection may be lost if the signal strength is too weak.

▶Perform one of the following solutions: ‒ Move the router closer to the refrigerator. ‒ Ensure the connection is not obstructed by shielding walls. ‒ Install a repeater to amplify the signal.

10.3 Install a Home Connect Software Update

The appliance regularly searches for Home Connect™ software updates.

Note: When updates are available, the sub-menu display shows .

To interrupt the update and reset the sub-menu display to the set temperature, press any touch field.

10.4 Reset Home Connect™ Settings

If you experience connection problems with your appliance to your WLAN (Wi-Fi) home network or if you want to register your appliance to a different WLAN (Wi-Fi) home network, you can reset the Home Connect™ settings.

10.5 Diagnostic à distance 10.6 Protection des données

11 Refrigeration Compartment

The refrigeration compartment allows you to store meat, fish, dairy products, eggs, beverages, prepared dishes, and pastries.

The temperature is adjustable from 33 °F (1 °C) to 43 °F (6 °C).

Cold storage also allows you to store perishable food items for short and medium term.

The lower the temperature you choose, the longer food stays fresh.

11.1 Tips for storing food in the refrigeration compartment

¡ Store only fresh and intact food. ¡ Keep food in an airtight or covered container. ¡ Do not place food in front of internal ventilation openings or in direct contact with the back wall to avoid obstructing air circulation and preventing food from freezing. ¡ Allow hot beverages and food to cool before storing. ¡ Observe the expiration date or best-before date indicated by the manufacturer.

11.2 Cold zones in the refrigeration compartment

The air circulating in the refrigeration compartment creates differently cold zones.

Coldest zone

The coldest zone is located in the storage bin.

Tip: Store perishable food in the coldest zone, for example fish, cold cuts, and meat.

Warmest zone

The warmest zone is located at the very top, against the door.

Tip: Store items such as hard cheese and butter there. The cheese can continue to develop its flavor, while the butter remains easy to spread.

12 Freezer Compartment

In the freezer compartment, you can store frozen food, freeze food, and make ice cubes.

The temperature is adjustable from 6 °F (−14 °C) to −7 °F (−22 °C).

The long-term storage temperature for food should be 0 °F (–18 °C) or lower.

Freezing allows you to store perishable food long-term. Low temperatures slow down or stop food spoilage.

12.1 Tips for storing food in the freezer compartment

¡ Store food in airtight packaging. ¡ Make sure

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¡ Baked goods, fish and seafood, meat, game and poultry, shelled eggs, cheese, butter, curd, prepared dishes and leftovers are suitable for freezing. ¡ Lettuce, radishes, eggs in shells, grapes, raw apples and pears, yogurt, sour cream, fresh cream and mayonnaise are not suitable for freezing.

Wrapping Frozen Foods

Appropriate packaging material and the correct type of packaging are essential to maintain product quality and prevent freezer burn.

12.3 Thawing Methods for Frozen Foods

Warning

During thawing, bacteria can multiply and frozen food can spoil.

▶Do not refreeze food that is partially or completely thawed. ▶Only refreeze food after cooking or roasting it. ▶Do not use the full storage duration.

¡ Thaw food of animal origin in the refrigerator, for example fish, meat, cheese and curd milk. ¡ Thaw bread at room temperature. ¡ Prepare food in the microwave, oven or on the stove for immediate consumption.

13 Hydraulic System

Your appliance has components containing water. The hydraulic system only functions if a water filter or bypass cap is installed.

Disable ice cube production before disconnecting the appliance from the drinking water connection. → Page 47

13.1 Water Filter

The water filter filters particles and chlorine taste from water.

The water filter reduces other impurities, for example chloramines, lead and pharmaceuticals.

Note: The water filter does not filter bacteria or microbes.

Change the water filter:

¡ every 6 months. ¡ when the indicator light comes on. ¡ when water flow is visibly reduced.

Tips

¡ For a new water filter, contact our customer service, your retailer or consult our website. ¡ If you do not wish to use a water filter in your appliance or have an external filter system installed, you can permanently replace the water filter with a bypass cap.

The bypass cap filters only coarse water particles and can be cleaned if necessary.

For a bypass cap, contact our customer service or consult our website.

Changing the Water Filter or Replacing it with a Bypass Cap

Note: Some water will drip from the water filter when you remove it. Wipe dripping water with a dry paper towel.

Tip: You can dispose of the used water filter with household waste.

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Tips ¡ To stop dispensing prematurely, press any touch field on the control panel (water and ice dispenser). ¡ To restart dispensing, press .

Note: When you do not remove a filling bottle for some time, the selection option changes to .

Adjusting the water amount for the bottle filling option Note: The maximum filling time is 60 seconds.

Locking the buttons (child safety lock) The button lock prevents accidental or incorrect use of the water and ice dispenser.

Note: Ice production continues to operate during button lock.

Activating the button lock ▶Press until the light panel lights up completely. a lights up.

Deactivating the button lock ▶Press until the light panel lights up completely. a The last used option lights up.

Permanent lighting If you do not dispense ice or water for some time, the lighting turns off. You can turn on the lighting of the water and ice dispenser permanently.

Activating permanent lighting ▶Press . a lights up.

Turning off permanent lighting ▶Press . a turns off.

Starting ice production ▶Press simultaneously + until the light panel lights up completely. a Ice production starts and the last used selection option lights up.

Stopping ice production ▶Press simultaneously + until the light panel lights up completely. a Ice dispensing and ice production stop.

Defrosting

14 Defrosting

Defrosting

14.1 Defrosting the refrigeration compartment The refrigeration compartment of your appliance defrosts automatically.

14.2 Defrosting the freezer compartment Thanks to the fully automatic "NoFrost" system, the freezer compartment does not build up frost. No defrosting is necessary.

Cleaning and maintenance

15 Cleaning and maintenance

Cleaning and maintenance To keep your appliance in working order for a long time, clean and maintain it carefully. Cleaning of inaccessible points must be carried out by the after-sales service. Cleaning by the after-sales service may incur charges.

15.1 Preparing the appliance for cleaning

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

You can eliminate minor defects in your appliance yourself. Please read the troubleshooting information before contacting customer service. This can avoid unnecessary repair costs.

Warning

Non-compliant repairs are dangerous. ▶Only original replacement parts may be used to repair the appliance. ▶If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by a specific cord available from the manufacturer or its customer service.

| Defect | Cause and Troubleshooting | |--------|--------------------------| | The appliance does not refrigerate, displays and lighting are on. | The appliance is in Demonstration mode. 1. Press for 15 seconds until three beeps sound. a The control panel lighting and interior lighting turn on briefly. a flashes and an alarm sounds. 2. Press . 3. Check after a short time if the appliance is refrigerating. | | LED lighting does not work. | This problem can have many causes. ▶Call after-sales service. → "Customer Service", Page 56 | | Home Connect™ does not work properly. | This problem can have many causes. ▶Go to www.home-connect.com. | | A or a appears in the temperature display. | The electronics have detected a fault. 1. Turn off the appliance. → Page 40 2. Unplug the appliance. Remove the power cord plug or disable the fuse in the fuse box. 3. Reconnect the appliance after 5 minutes. 4. Turn on the appliance. → Page 40 5. If this message appears again, contact after-sales service. → "Customer Service", Page 56 | | flashes and an alarm sounds. | Door alarm is activated. The appliance door is open. ▶Close the appliance door. | | An alarm sounds, the temperature display (freezer) and flash. | Temperature alarm is activated. This problem can have many causes. 1. Press . a The alarm turns off. 2. Check after a few hours if the set temperature in the freezer compartment has been reached again. The external ventilation openings are covered. ▶Remove obstacles in front of the external ventilation openings. The appliance is filled with large quantities of fresh food products. ▶Turn off Super-freezing before storing a larger quantity of food. → "Turn on Super-freezing", Page 40 | | The temperature deviates significantly from the setting. | This problem can have many causes. 1. Turn off the appliance. → Page 40 2. Turn on the appliance again after approx. 5 minutes. → Page 40 ‒ If the temperature is too high, check it again after a few hours. ‒ If the temperature is too low, check it again the next day. |

16.2 Perform the Self-Test of the Appliance

Your appliance has a self-test that indicates malfunctions that your after-sales service can remedy.

Storage and Disposal

17 Storage and Disposal

17.1 Decommissioning the Appliance

17.2 Disposing of a Used Appliance

Environmentally responsible disposal allows recovery of valuable raw materials.

Warning

Children risk trapping themselves in the appliance and endangering their lives.

▶Remove the doors and drawer from the appliance. ▶To prevent children from entering the appliance, do not remove the shelves and bins. ▶Keep children away from the appliance that is no longer in use.

Warning

If the tubing is damaged, flammable refrigerant fluid and harmful gases may escape and ignite.

▶Be careful not to damage the refrigeration circuit tubing or insulation.

Customer Service

18 Customer Service

For any repairs performed under warranty, we ensure that your appliance is repaired with genuine replacement parts by a properly trained and authorized technician. We exclusively use genuine replacement parts for repairs.

For more information about the duration and conditions of the warranty in your country, consult our warranty terms with your retailer or on our website.

When you contact customer service, provide the model number (E-Nr.) and the manufacturing number (FD) of the appliance.

USA:

1-800-944-2904 www.bosch-home.com/us/owner-support/get-support www.bosch-home.com/us/shop

CA:

1-800-944-2904 www.bosch-home.ca/en/service/get-support www.bosch-home.ca/en/service/cleaners-and-accessories

You can also find help for contacting Home Connect™ at: www.home-connect.com/us/en/help-support/set-up

18.1 Model Number (E-Nr.) and Manufacturing Number (FD)

The model number (E-Nr.) and the manufacturing number (FD) are

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Table of Contents

1 Safety ................................................................. 59 1.1 Safety definitions........................................ 59 1.2 General instructions ............................................ 59 1.3 Intended use............................................................. 59 1.4 User group limitations.............................. 59 1.5 Safe transport.................................................... 59 1.6 Safe installation.................................................... 59 1.7 Safe operation .............................................................. 60 1.8 Damaged appliance ....................................................... 61 1.9 California Proposition 65 warnings................................................. 61 2 Avoiding material damage........................................... 62 3 Environmental protection and savings ............... 62 3.1 Packaging disposal tips .............. 62 3.2 Energy savings........................................................ 62 4 Installation and connection............................................. 62 4.1 Delivered material ................................................... 62 4.2 Requirements for selecting installation location................................................................ 63 4.3 Appliance installation............................................. 63 4.4 Prepare appliance for first use..................... 63 4.5 Connect appliance to water supply .................... 63 4.6 Connect appliance to electrical outlet....................... 63 5 Getting to know the appliance............................. 64 5.1 Appliance .................................................................... 64 5.2 Control panel....................................................... 65 5.3 Control panel (submenu) ..................................... 66 5.4 Control panel and controls (ice and water dispenser)..................................................................... 67 6 Features ........................................................... 67 6.1 Shelf.................................................................... 67 6.2 Storage container ................................ 67 6.3 Fruit and vegetable drawer with humidity regulator.................................................................. 67 6.4 Compartment divider ................................ 68 6.5 Frozen food sliding drawer .............. 68 6.6 Suspended frozen food container.............................................................. 68 6.7 Door shelves for bottles.......................... 68 6.8 Ice cube reservoir ................................. 68 7 Basic operation .......................................................... 69 7.1 Turn on appliance................................................. 69 7.2 Warnings regarding appliance operation..................................................................... 69 7.3 Turn off appliance .................................................... 69 7.4 Adjust temperature unit ............................. 69 7.5 Adjust temperature.............................................. 69 8 Additional functions............................................. 69 8.1 Super cooling ................................................................. 69 8.2 Super freezing..................................................... 69 8.3 Vacation mode...................................................... 70 8.4 Energy saving mode....................................... 70 8.5 Fresh mode.............................................................. 70 8.6 Interior lighting.................................................... 70 8.7 Mode

58 18 Customer Service.............................. 85 18.1 Model Number (E-Nr.) and Serial Number (FD) ..................................................... 85 19 Technical Data ....................................................... 85

Important Safety Instructions

Read and Keep These Instructions

Safety Definitions

Here you can find explanations of the safety signal words used in this manual.

Warning

Caution

Notice

Note: This alerts you to important information or suggestions.

General Information

• Read these instructions carefully. • Keep the instructions and product information for future reference or for the next owner. • The appliance must not be connected if it has suffered damage during transport.

Intended Use

Use this appliance only: • to refrigerate and freeze food, as well as to prepare ice cubes and dispense water. • in private household use and in enclosed spaces of the home environment. • up to an altitude of 13,100 ft (4,000 m) above sea level.

User Group Limitations

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are supervised or instructed on the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Prevent children from playing with the appliance. Cleaning and maintenance of the appliance by the user must not be performed by children without supervision by a responsible adult.

Safe Transport

Warning

Safe Installation

Warning

Important Safety Instructions

Warning

Warning

Mobile power supply units or multiple outlet power strips can overheat and cause fires. ▶Do not place mobile power supply units or multiple outlet power strips at the rear of appliances.

1.7 Safe Use

Warning

Warning

Children may inhale or ingest small parts and suffocate. ▶Keep small parts away from children. ▶Do not allow children to play with small parts.

Warning

Products containing propellant or flammable gases and explosive materials may cause an explosion (for example, aerosols). ▶Do not store products containing propellant or flammable gases or explosive materials in the appliance.

Warning

Warning

Risk of eye injuries due to leakage of flammable refrigerant liquid and harmful gases. ▶Do not damage the refrigeration circuit pipes and insulation.

The appliance may tip over. ▶Do not step on or lean on the pedestal, drawers or doors.

Warning

Avoid Material Damage

Warning:

When closing the appliance door, it can be damaged if the door frame is open. ▶Do not open the door frame manually. ▶If the door frame is open, it must be closed before closing the appliance door.

If you step on or lean on pedestals, drawers or doors, the appliance can be damaged. ▶Do not step on or lean on the pedestal, drawers or doors.

Water pressure that is too low or too high can negatively affect the operation of the appliance. ▶Ensure that the water pressure of the water supply device is at least 29 psi (200 kPa) and at most 116 psi (800 kPa). ▶If the water pressure exceeds the maximum value indicated, a pressure reducing valve must be installed between the water outlet and the appliance hose kit.

Modified or damaged water hoses can cause damage to property or the appliance. ▶Do not bend, crush, modify or cut the water hoses. ▶Never reuse water hoses that have already been used. ▶Never pull the water hose from the rear of the appliance.

Dirt with oil or grease can create pores in plastic parts and door seals. ▶Keep plastic parts and rubber seals clean of oils and greases.

Metal or metallic-looking parts may contain aluminum. Aluminum reacts when in contact with acidic foods. ▶Do not store unpackaged food in the appliance.

Environmental Protection and Energy Savings

3.1 Disposal of Packaging All packaging materials are environmentally friendly and recyclable. ▶Dispose of the different materials separately according to their nature.

3.2 Save Energy If you follow these instructions, your appliance will consume less electricity.

Selection of Installation Location ¡ Protect the appliance from direct solar radiation. ¡ Install the appliance at the greatest possible distance from radiators, ovens and other heat sources: – Keep a distance of 1 1/4" (30 mm) from gas or electric stoves. – Keep a distance of 11 13/16" (300 mm) from coal or oil ovens. ¡ Never cover or obstruct the external ventilation openings.

Energy Saving During Operation Note: The arrangement of equipment parts does not affect the appliance's energy consumption. ¡ Open the appliance briefly and close it properly. ¡ Never cover or block the internal ventilation openings or external ventilation openings. ¡ Transport food in an insulated bag and place it immediately in the freezer. ¡ Let hot food or drinks cool to room temperature before storing. ¡ Thaw frozen products inside the refrigerator compartment to take advantage of the cold they release. ¡ Always leave a little space between food and the rear panel. ¡ Vacuum dust from the external ventilation grilles.

Installation and Connection

4.1 Delivered Material After unpacking the appliance, verify that no part has been damaged during transport and that the delivery volume is complete.

If you have any complaints, contact the dealer where you purchased your appliance or our customer service → Page 85.

The scope of delivery consists of: ¡ Free-standing appliance ¡ Equipment and accessories ¡ Installation material

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4.2 Requirements for Selecting the Installation Location

Warning

▶Place the appliance in spaces that have a minimum volume of 35 cubic feet (1 m3) per 0.3 oz (8 g) of refrigerant. The amount of refrigerant is indicated on the rating plate. → "Appliance", Fig. 1 / 8 , Page 65

The factory weight of the appliance can reach, depending on the specific model, up to 320 lb (145 kg).

To support the weight of the device, the surface must be sufficiently stable.

Placement Above and Below or Side by Side

If you wish to install two cooling appliances one on top of the other, a minimum distance of 150 mm must be maintained between them. For certain appliances, installation without a minimum distance is possible. In this regard, consult with a specialized distributor or kitchen planner.

4.3 Appliance Installation

▶Install the appliance following the enclosed installation instructions.

4.4 Preparing the Appliance for First Use

4.5 Connecting the Appliance to the Water Supply

Requirements

¡ A shut-off valve must be installed at the water supply connection and must be freely accessible once the appliance is installed.

¡ The water supply connection must be checked, and the water quality must be verified.

4.6 Connecting the Appliance to the Power Supply

The appliance's connection data can be found on the rating plate. → "Appliance", Fig. 1 / 8 , Page 65

a The appliance is ready for use.

Getting to Know Your Appliance 5 Getting to Know Your Appliance 5.1 Appliance Here you will find an overview of the components of your appliance. bottle 2

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Interior Lighting 8 Characteristics Plate → Page 85 9 Door Frame with Condensation Protection → Page 62 10 Door Shelves for Large Bottles → Page 68 11 Sliding Drawer for Frozen Products → Page 68 12 Suspended Container for Frozen Products → Page 68 13 Compartment Divider → Page 68 14 Threaded Foot

Note: Illustrations may show details and features of equipment and size that do not match those of your specific appliance.

5.2 Control Panel

All functions of your appliance are adjusted through the control panel and information about the operating status is obtained.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

2 1 Activates or deactivates Super Cooling. 2 Displays the refrigeration compartment temperature set in °F or °C. 3 / (refrigeration compartment) allow adjusting the refrigeration compartment temperature. 4 Activates and deactivates Fresh Mode. 5 Activates or deactivates Energy Saving Mode. 6 Activates and deactivates Vacation Mode. 7 Turns the appliance on and off. 8 Deactivates the alarm. 9 Opens and closes the menu. 10 Illuminates when the filter needs to be changed. 11 Activates or deactivates Super Freezing. 12 Displays the freezer compartment temperature set in °F or °C. 13 / (freezer) allow adjusting the freezer temperature.

Basic Operation 69 Recommendations ¡ Remove larger quantities of ice cubes directly from the ice cube storage bin or store them in the sliding drawer for frozen products. → Page 78 ¡ Remove the ice cube storage bin by pulling it with both hands, as the ice cube storage bin is heavy when full.

Basic Operation 7 Basic Operation Basic Operation 7.1 Turning on the Appliance

7.2 Operating Warnings ¡ Once the appliance is turned on, it takes several hours before the set temperature is reached. Do not insert food into the appliance before the set temperature is reached. ¡ The front sides and side walls of the appliance may heat up slightly at times. This prevents the formation of condensation water. ¡ When the door is closed, negative pressure may build up. The door becomes difficult to open again. Wait a moment until the pressure stabilizes.

7.3 Turning off the Appliance ▶Press .

7.4 Setting the Temperature Unit You can choose between °F and °C as temperature units.

7.5 Adjusting the Temperature Adjusting the Refrigerator Compartment Temperature ▶Press / (refrigeration compartment) several times until the temperature display (refrigeration compartment) shows the desired temperature. The recommended temperature for the refrigeration compartment is 37 °F (3 °C).

Adjusting the Freezer Compartment Temperature ▶Press / (freezer) several times until the temperature display (freezer) shows the desired temperature. The recommended freezer temperature is 0 °F (−18 °C).

Additional Functions 8 Additional Functions Additional Functions 8.1 Super Cool With the Super Cool function, the refrigeration compartment cools to the lowest possible temperature. Turn on Super Cool before storing large quantities of food. Note: When Super Cool is activated, the appliance noise level may increase. Activating Super Cool ▶Press . a turns on. Note: The function automatically deactivates after approximately 6 hours and the appliance returns to normal operation. Deactivating Super Cool ▶Press . a The previously set temperature is displayed.

8.2 Super Freeze With the Super Freeze function, the freezer cools to the lowest possible temperature. Activate Super Freeze one to two hours before storing 4.4 lb (2 kg) or more of food in the freezer. Use Super Freeze to accelerate ice cube production. Note: When Super Freeze is activated, the appliance noise level may increase. Activating Super Freeze ▶Press . a turns on. Note: The function automatically deactivates after approximately 8 hours and the appliance returns to normal operation. Deactivating Super Freeze ▶Press . a The previously set temperature is displayed.

8.3 Vacation Mode In case of absence during a long period of time, vacation mode can be activated.

Caution

▶If vacation mode is active, no food should be stored in the refrigeration compartment.

The appliance automatically adjusts the following temperatures.

Refrigeration Compartment

43 °F (6 °C)

Note: During vacation mode, ice cube production and water dispensing are deactivated.

Activate Vacation Mode ▶Press . a lights up.

Deactivate Vacation Mode ▶Press . a The previously set temperature is displayed.

8.4 Energy Saving Mode With energy saving mode, the appliance operation changes to consume less energy.

The appliance automatically adjusts the following temperatures.

Refrigeration Compartment

43 °F (6 °C)

6 °F (−14 °C)

Activate Energy Saving Mode ▶Press . a lights up.

Deactivate Energy Saving Mode ▶Press . a The previously set temperature is displayed.

8.5 Fresh Mode To keep food fresh longer, the appliance fresh mode can be activated.

The appliance automatically adjusts the following temperatures.

Refrigeration Compartment

36 °F (2 °C)

Activate Fresh Mode ▶Press . a lights up.

Deactivate Fresh Mode ▶Press . a The previously set temperature is displayed.

8.6 Interior Lighting It is possible to deactivate interior lighting or adjust brightness.

Interior lighting deactivated minimum brightness maximum brightness

Adjust Interior Lighting

8.7 Sabbath Mode With Sabbath Mode, all functions that are not necessary are disconnected so the appliance can also be used during the Sabbath.

During Sabbath Mode, the following functions remain disconnected: ¡ Super Cooling ¡ Super Freezing ¡ Alarm ¡ Water Dispenser ¡ Ice cube production and ice cube dispenser ¡ Interior Lighting ¡ Acoustic signals ¡ Control panel messages

Note: During Sabbath Mode, control panel lighting is dimmed.

Activate Sabbath Mode ▶Hold down for ten seconds until an acoustic signal sounds. a lights up.

Note: After approximately 80 hours, the appliance returns to normal operation.

Deactivate Sabbath Mode ▶Hold down for five seconds until an acoustic signal sounds.

8.8 Filter Change Notification The filter change notification activates every six months.

lights up.

Note: If water consumption increases, the filter change notification activates sooner.

Deactivate Filter Change Notification

9 Alarm

9.1 Door Alarm

If the door remains open for an extended period, the door alarm activates.

An acoustic signal sounds and flashes.

Turn off the door alarm

▶Close the appliance door or press .

a The acoustic signal turns off.

a turns off.

Door Acoustic Alarm

The door acoustic alarm can be activated or deactivated.

Acoustic alarm activated

Acoustic alarm deactivated

Activate the door acoustic alarm

Deactivate the door acoustic alarm

9.2 Temperature Alarm

The temperature alarm activates if the temperature is too high.

An acoustic signal sounds, and the set temperature (freezer) and flash.

Caution

Bacteria can multiply during the thawing process of food and the food can spoil.

▶Do not refreeze food that has thawed or begun to thaw.

▶Food can only be refrozen after cooking or frying.

▶The maximum storage period can no longer be used.

The temperature alarm can activate in the following cases:

¡ The appliance is being started up.

Do not store food until the set temperature has been reached.

¡ Large quantities of fresh food have been placed inside.

Before storing large quantities of fresh food, activate Super Freezing.

¡ The freezer door has been open for an extended period.

Check that food has frozen or thawed completely.

Turn off the temperature alarm

▶Press .

a The acoustic signal turns off.

a The temperature display (freezer) briefly shows the highest temperature recorded in the freezer. Then the temperature display (freezer) shows the set temperature.

a From this point on, the highest temperature is determined again and stored.

Home Connect™

10 Home Connect™

This appliance is suitable for network connection. Connect your appliance with a mobile device to operate functions through the Home Connect™ application.

Home Connect™ services are not available in all countries. The availability of the Home Connect™ function depends on the availability of Home Connect™ services in your country. For more information, see: www.home-connect.com.

To use Home Connect™, first establish a connection with your home network WLAN (Wi-Fi) and the Home Connect™ application.

After turning on the appliance, wait at least two minutes for the internal initialization to complete. Only then should you configure Home Connect™.

The Home Connect™ application will guide you through the registration process. Follow the instructions provided in the Home Connect™ application to make the settings.

Home Connect™

Recommendations ¡ To do this, take into account the attached Home Connect™ documentation. ¡ Also observe the instructions of the Home Connect™ application.

Notes ¡ You must take into account the safety instructions in this instruction manual and ensure compliance with them when operating the appliance through the Home Connect™ application. → "Safety", Page 59 ¡ In any case, operation from the appliance itself takes priority. During that time, operation of the appliance is not possible through the Home Connect™ application.

10.1 Configure Home Connect™ Requirement: The Home Connect™ application is configured on the mobile device.

10.2 Check Signal Strength The signal strength should be checked if the connection is not established correctly.

Note: The signal strength value should be at least .

Improve Coverage If the signal strength is too low, the connection may be interrupted. ▶Execute one of the possible solutions: ‒ Move the router and refrigerator closer together. ‒ Make sure the connection is not disturbed by shielded walls. ‒ To strengthen the signal, install a repeater.

10.3 Install Home Connect Software Update The appliance periodically searches for updates for Home Connect™ software.

Note: If updates are available, appears in the submenu indicator.

To cancel the update and restore the submenu indicator to the set temperature, press any touch field.

10.4 Reset Home Connect™ Settings If the appliance has connection problems with the home wireless network WLAN (Wi-Fi) or if you want to connect it to another network, it is possible to reset the Home Connect™ settings.

10.5 Remote Diagnosis Customer service can access the appliance through Remote Diagnosis when contacting that service if the appliance is connected to the Home Connect™ server and if Remote Diagnosis is available in the country where the appliance is used.

Tip For more information, as well as to check the availability of the Remote Diagnosis service in a specific country, consult the help website / Local Technical Service: www.home-connect.com

10.6 Data Protection Please note the data protection information.

When you connect your appliance to a home network connected to the Internet for the first time, the appliance transmits the following categories of data to the Home Connect™ server (initial registration): ¡ Unique identification of the appliance (consisting of the appliance key and the MAC address of the Wi-Fi communication module used). ¡ Security certificate of the Wi-Fi communication module (for technical protection of connection information). ¡ Current versions of the appliance software and hardware. ¡ The status of any previous reset to factory settings.

Initial registration prepares the use of Home Connect™ functions and is only required the first time you use Home Connect™ functions.

Note: Please note that Home Connect™ functions can only be used in connection with the Home Connect™ application. You can find information about data protection in the Home Connect™ application.

Refrigerator Compartment

11 Refrigerator Compartment

In the refrigerator compartment, you can store meat, fish, dairy products, eggs, beverages, prepared dishes, and baked goods.

The temperature can be adjusted from 33 °F (1 °C) to 43 °F (6 °C).

In the refrigerator compartment, perishable food can also be stored for the short and medium term. The lower the selected temperature, the longer food stays fresh.

11.1 Tips for Storing Food in the Refrigerator Compartment

¡ Store only fresh food in perfect condition. ¡ Store packaged food hermetically sealed or covered appropriately. ¡ Do not place food in front of the interior ventilation slots or in direct contact with the back plate to avoid impairing air circulation and preventing food from freezing. ¡ Allow hot food and beverages to cool down. ¡ Observe the expiration dates or best-before dates indicated by the manufacturers.

11.2 Cold Zones in the Refrigerator Compartment

Air circulation in the refrigerator compartment creates different cold zones.

The Coldest Zone

The coldest zone is in the storage container.

Tip: Store perishable food such as fish, cold cuts, and meat in the coldest zone.

The Least Cold Zone

The least cold zone is located at the top of the inner door surface.

Tip: Store less perishable food in the least cold zone, such as aged cheese and butter. This way, the cheese will retain its aroma and the butter will be easy to spread on bread.

Freezer

12 Freezer

In the freezer, you can store ultra-frozen products, freeze food, and make ice cubes.

The temperature can be adjusted from 6 °F (−14 °C) to −7 °F (−22 °C).

Food storage for long periods of time should be done at a temperature of 0 °F (−18 °C) or lower.

Perishable food can be stored frozen for extended periods. Low temperatures slow down or stop their deterioration.

12.1 Tips for Placing Food in the Freezer

¡ Store food in hermetically sealed containers. ¡ Frozen food should not come into contact with fresh food that you want to freeze. ¡ Distribute food evenly in the suspended container for frozen products. ¡ To freeze large quantities of fresh food quickly and carefully, place them in the sliding drawer for frozen products.

12.2 Tips for Freezing Fresh Food

¡ Freeze only fresh food in perfect condition. ¡ Freeze food in portions. ¡ Prepared food should

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Water System 13 Water System

The appliance has components that conduct water. The water system only functions if a water filter or a bypass cap is installed. Disconnect ice cube production before disconnecting the appliance from the water supply. → Page 76

13.1 Water Filter

The water filter filters water particles and chlorine taste. The water filter reduces other types of impurities, such as chloramine, lead, and pharmaceuticals.

Note: The water filter does not filter bacteria or microbes from the water.

Replace the water filter: ¡ every 6 months. ¡ if the indicator light turns on. ¡ if you notice the water dispenser is running low.

Recommendations ¡ A new water filter can be obtained through our customer service, a distributor, or on our website. ¡ If you do not wish to use a water filter in the appliance or have an external water filter system installed, you can permanently replace the water filter with a bypass cap.

The bypass cap only filters coarse water particles and can be cleaned if necessary. You can obtain a bypass cap through our Customer Service or on our website.

Replace the water filter or replace it with a bypass cap

Note: A small amount of water will drip when removing the filter. Wipe up the dripped water with a dry cloth.

Tip: The used water filter can be disposed of with household trash.

Ice and Water Dispenser

The ice and water dispenser is used to dispense ice cubes, crushed ice, and cold water.

To achieve maximum ice cube production of up to 5.4 kg (12 lbs) in a 24-hour period: ¡ Set the freezer temperature to the lowest possible temperature. ¡ Empty the ice cube bucket every 3 hours.

The amount of ice cube production varies due to the following conditions: ¡ Frequency of opening the appliance ¡ Food load ¡ Ambient temperature and humidity ¡ Water pressure and water filter condition

Note: When the appliance door is opened, the ice and water dispenser is locked.

Operating the Ice and Water Dispenser

Notes ¡ Ice cube production begins as soon as the appliance is turned on and the freezer reaches the set temperature. ¡ Once the freezer has reached the set temperature, the first ice cube production will be completed after approximately 4 hours. ¡ After connecting the appliance or inserting a new water filter, there is air in the water system.

Requirement: The appliance is connected to the drinking water tap.

Dispensing Ice or Water

▶ Press the desired selection option and press the glass against the dispense switch.

Tip: Keep the glass directly under the dispenser opening.

Notes ¡ After a certain continuous dispensing time, the ice and water dispenser stops. Wait a couple of seconds to dispense ice or water again. ¡ After several successive dispensing cycles, the ice and water dispenser stops. Wait a couple of minutes to dispense ice or water again. ¡ When switching from one option to another, a couple of ice cubes may come out on the next dispense. ¡ When switching from one option to another, a small amount of crushed ice may come out on the next dispense.

Bottle Fill Option

You can dispense a set amount of water with the bottle fill option.

Note: The factory-set water amount is approximately 0.5 liters (17 fl oz).

Dispensing Bottle Fill

Recommendations ¡ To stop dispensing early, press any touch field on the control panel (of the ice and water dispenser). ¡ To resume dispensing, press .

Note: If no dispensing occurs for bottle filling for some time, change the selection option to .

Adjust the amount of water from the bottle filling option Note: Maximum filling time is 60 seconds.

Key Lock (Child Safety Lock) The key lock prevents the ice and water dispenser from operating involuntarily or incorrectly.

Note: Ice cube production will continue operating during key lock.

Activate Key Lock ▶Hold down the key until the light bar illuminates completely. a lights up.

Deactivate Key Lock ▶Hold down the key until the light bar illuminates completely. a The last used option illuminates.

Permanent Lighting If no ice cubes or water are dispensed for some time, the lighting turns off. Permanent lighting of the ice and water dispenser can be activated.

Connect Permanent Lighting ▶Press . a lights up.

Disconnect Permanent Lighting ▶Press . a turns off.

Activate Ice Cube Production ▶Hold down + simultaneously until the light bar illuminates completely. a Ice cube production starts and the last used option illuminates.

Deactivate Ice Cube Production ▶Hold down + simultaneously until the light bar illuminates completely. a The ice dispenser and ice cube production stop.

Defrosting

14 Defrosting

14.1 Defrost the Refrigeration Compartment The refrigeration compartment defrosts automatically.

14.2 Defrosting in the Freezer Thanks to the fully automatic "NoFrost" system, no frost forms in the freezer. Defrosting is not necessary.

Cleaning and Care

15 Cleaning and Care

To maintain the appliance's functional capacity for a long time, it must be maintained and cleaned carefully. Cleaning in hard-to-reach areas must be performed by Customer Service. Cleaning by Customer Service incurs costs.

15.1 Prepare the Appliance for Cleaning

15.2 Clean the Appliance

Warning Moisture penetration can cause electric shock. ▶Do not use steam or high-pressure cleaners to clean the appliance.

Notice: Improper cleaning products can damage the appliance surface. ▶Do not use abrasive pads or hard-fiber sponges.

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▶Do not use harsh or abrasive agents. ▶Do not use cleaning products with a high alcohol content. ▶Do not use stainless steel cleaners on the exterior of the appliance.

If the appliance elements and accessories are washed in the dishwasher, they may become deformed or discolored.

▶Never wash the appliance elements and accessories in the dishwasher.

15.3 Clean the Drip Tray

Check the drip tray regularly for spilled water and clean if necessary.

15.4 Remove Appliance Elements

If thorough cleaning of the appliance elements is desired, they will need to be removed.

Remove the Shelves

▶Lift the shelf and pull it out.

Remove the Door Bottle Rack

▶Lift and remove the bottle rack.

Remove the Storage Container

Troubleshooting Minor Issues

You can solve minor errors of your appliance yourself. Read the information about how to solve errors before contacting Customer Service. This way you can avoid unnecessary repair costs.

Warning

Improper repairs are dangerous.

▶Only original spare parts can be used to repair the appliance.

▶If the mains connection cable of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by a special connection cable that can be obtained directly from the manufacturer or its customer service.

Fault | Causes and Problem Resolution ---|--- The appliance does not cool; the indicator panels and interior lighting illuminate. | The display mode is activated. | 1. Hold down for 15 seconds until three acoustic signals sound. | a The lighting of the control panels and interior lighting turn off briefly. | a flashes and an acoustic signal sounds. | 2. Press . | 3. After a short period of time, ensure that the appliance cools. The LED lighting does not work. | Various causes are possible. | ▶Contact Customer Service. | → "Customer Service", Page 85 Home Connect™ does not work correctly. | Various causes are possible. | ▶Visit www.home-connect.com. The temperature indicator shows or . | The electronic system has detected a fault. | 1. Turn off the appliance. → Page 69 | 2. Disconnect the appliance from the mains. | Remove the plug from the mains connection cable or disconnect the circuit breaker. | 3. Reconnect the appliance after five minutes. | 4. Turn on the appliance. → Page 69 | 5. If the indicator display appears again, contact Customer Service. | → "Customer Service", Page 85 An acoustic signal sounds and flashes. | The door alarm is activated. | The appliance door is open. | ▶Close the appliance door. The acoustic signal sounds, the temperature indicator (freezer) and flashes. | The temperature alarm is activated. | Various causes are possible. | 1. Press . | a The alarm deactivates. | 2. Check after a few hours that the freezer has reached the set temperature again. | The external ventilation openings are covered. | ▶Remove the cause of the obstruction of the external ventilation openings. | Large quantities of fresh food have been introduced inside. | ▶Activate Super Freezing before introducing a large quantity of food. | → "Activate Super Freezing", Page 69 The temperature differs considerably from the selected value. | Various causes are possible. | 1. Turn off the appliance. → Page 69 | 2. Turn on the appliance again after about 5 minutes. → Page 69 | ‒ If the temperature is too high, check it again after a few hours. | ‒ If the temperature is too low, check it again the next day.

Troubleshooting

Malfunction | Causes and Troubleshooting ---|--- The ice and water dispenser does not work. | Water pressure is too low. ▶Check the water pressure of the water supply device or external water filter system, e.g., the reverse osmosis system. Connect to a water outlet with sufficient pressure. → Page 62 Water filter is clogged. ▶Replace the water filter. → Page 74 No water supply. ▶Make sure water supply is available and the shut-off valve at the water outlet is open. If necessary, contact an installer. There is a kink in the water hose. ▶Turn off the water supply and straighten the kink in the water hose. If necessary, replace the water hose. Ice and water dispenser malfunction. 1. Turn off the appliance. → Page 69 2. Disconnect the appliance from the electrical outlet. Remove the plug from the power cord or disconnect the fuse from the fuse box. 3. Reconnect the appliance after five minutes. 4. Turn on the appliance. → Page 69 5. If the malfunction persists, contact Customer Service. → Page 85 The appliance makes sounds, bubbles, rattles or emits humming, clicking, crackling or water flow noises. | This is not a malfunction. A motor is running (compressors, fan). Refrigerant flows through the tubes. The motor, switches, solenoid valves or water valves are connecting or disconnecting. Automatic defrosting is running. Ice cubes fall into the ice cube reservoir. No action is necessary. The appliance makes noise. | The appliance is not level. ▶Level the appliance with the help of a bubble level and the threaded feet. The appliance is not free. ▶Maintain minimum distances from the appliance. Appliance components are wobbling or getting stuck. ▶Check the removable components and reinsert them if necessary. Bottles or containers are in contact with each other. ▶Separate the bottles or containers from each other. The Super Freezing function is activated. No action is necessary.

16.1 Power Outage

When there is a power outage, the temperature of the appliance increases, which reduces storage time and affects the quality of frozen products.

Notes ▪ During a power outage, it is recommended to open the appliance as little as possible and not store new food. ▪ After the power outage ends, you must check the quality of the food. – Discard frozen products that have thawed and are at temperatures above 41 °F (5 °C). – Frozen products that have thawed slightly can be cooked or warmed slightly for consumption; they can also be refrozen.

16.2 Run Appliance Self-Check

Your appliance has an automatic check that displays malfunctions that Customer Service can fix.

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During the automatic self-test of the appliance, a long acoustic signal sounds.

If, at the end of the automatic self-test of the appliance, two acoustic signals sound and the set temperature appears on the temperature display, the appliance is functioning correctly. The appliance returns to normal operating mode.

If, at the end of the automatic self-test of the appliance, 5 acoustic signals sound and appears on the submenu settings display, you should contact Customer Service.

Storage and Disposal

17 Storage and Disposal

Storage and Disposal

17.1 Interrupting Appliance Operation

17.2 Disposal of Used Appliances

Through environmentally responsible disposal, valuable raw materials can be reused.

Warning

Children can become trapped in the appliance and endanger their lives.

▶Remove the doors and drawers from the appliance. ▶Leave the shelves and containers inside the appliance to make it difficult for children to access the interior. ▶Keep children away from used appliances.

Warning

If the tubing is damaged, flammable refrigerant and harmful gases can escape, which may cause a fire.

▶Do not damage the refrigeration circuit tubing and insulation.

Customer Service

18 Customer Service

Customer Service

For all repairs covered by warranty, we ensure that your appliance is repaired with original parts by a trained and authorized service provider. We use only original parts for all types of repairs.

Detailed information about the warranty period and warranty conditions can be found in our warranty conditions, with your distributor, or on our website.

When contacting customer service, be sure to provide the model number (E-Nr.) and serial number (FD) of your appliance.

USA:

1-800-944-2904 www.bosch-home.com/us/owner-support/get-support www.bosch-home.com/us/shop

Canada:

1-800-944-2904 www.bosch-home.ca/en/service/get-support www.bosch-home.ca/en/service/cleaners-and-accessories

Here you can find help for connecting with Home Connect™: www.home-connect.com/us/en/help-support/set-up

18.1 Model Number (E-Nr.) and Serial Number (FD)

The model number (E-Nr.) and serial number (FD) can be found on the appliance rating plate.

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To quickly find the appliance data or customer service phone number again, you can write down this information.

Technical Data

19 Technical Data

Technical Data

The refrigerant used, useful capacity, and other technical specifications are listed on the appliance rating plate.

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