Defrosting; Cleaning The Appliance; Smells; Lighting (Led) - Bosch KTL15NWEA Operating And Installation Instructions

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Defrosting

Fridge compartment
While the appliance is in use, drops of condensation or
frost form on the back of the fridge compartment. As
the rear panel defrosts automatically, it is not necessary
to remove the frost or the condensation.
Freezer compartment
A layer of frost in the freezer compartment impairs the
cooling effect on the frozen food and increases the
power consumption. If there is a layer of frost, you must
defrost the appliance.
General tips
When putting food in or taking food out, open the
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freezer compartment door for as little time as
possible.
Do not install the appliance in a damp room. A high
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level of humidity aids the formation of frost.
Package fresh food so that it is as air-tight as
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possible.
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Caution
Do not scrape away the layer of ice using a knife or a
sharp object. You could damage the refrigerant pipes. If
refrigerant shoots out, it may ignite or cause eye
injuries.
Defrosting the appliance
1. Turn the temperature controller to the coldest
temperature approx. 3 hours before the defrosting
to ensure that the food is thoroughly frozen.
2. After 3 hours, switch off the appliance.
3. Take out the food and store it in a cool place. Place
blocks of ice (if you have one) on the food.
4. Leave the appliance door and the freezer
compartment door open.
5. Put a wiping cloth inside the freezer compartment
and one in front of the appliance to collect water
that might escape during the defrosting process.
6. Wait until the layer of ice can be removed.
7. Remove the layer of ice, clean the freezer
compartment and wipe dry its inside.
8. Switch on the appliance and put the food back in.
Defrosting aids
To speed up the defrosting process, you can use a
plastic scraper to remove the layer of ice.
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Caution
Never use electrical appliances, defrosting sprays or
open flames to defrost the freezer, e.g. heaters, steam-
cleaning appliances, candles, oil lamps, etc. Do not
place any saucepans containing hot water in the
appliance in order to speed up the defrosting.
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Cleaning the appliance

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Caution
Do not use gritty, acidic or chlorine-based cleaning
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agents or solvents.
Do not use abrasive cleaning pads or sponges that
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may scratch surfaces. This may lead to corrosion of
the metallic surfaces.
Never clean the shelves or containers in the
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dishwasher. The parts may warp.
Proceed as follows:
1. Switch off the appliance before cleaning.
2. Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off
the circuit-breaker.
3. Take out the food and store it in a cool place. Place
blocks of ice (if you have one) on the food.
4. Wait until the layer of frost has thawed out.
5. Clean the appliance with a soft cloth, lukewarm
water, and a little pH-neutral washing-up liquid. The
washing-up liquid solution must not be allowed to
get into the lights or run into the evaporation tray
through the drain hole.
6. Only wipe the door seal with clean water and then
rub it until it is dry.
7. Clean the condensator, air intake and exhaust
opening with a brush or vacuum cleaner.
8. Clean the drain hole with a cotton swab.
9. After cleaning, reconnect the appliance to the
mains and switch it on.
10. Put the food back in.
Fittings
All the variable components of the appliance can be
removed for cleaning (see section headed Fittings).

Smells

If you notice unpleasant smells:
1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Remove all food from the appliance.
3. Clean the inside of the appliance (see section
headed Cleaning the appliance).
4. Clean all packaging.
5. Pack strongly smelling food in air-tight containers to
prevent odours.
6. Switch on the appliance again.
7. Arrange the food.
8. After 24 hours, check again to see if the smells
have reappeared.

Lighting (LED)

Your appliance is equipped with a maintenance-free
LED light.
Any repair work on the lighting must only be carried out
by the after-sales service or authorised experts.