Bosch KGN Series User Manual
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  • Page 1 Fridge-freezer KGN.. [en] User manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1 Safety ..........   4 7.3 Switching off the appliance .. 15 1.1 General information.... 4 7.4 Setting the temperature.... 16 1.2 Intended use....... 4 8 Additional functions ....   16 1.3 Restriction on user group... 4 8.1 Super cooling ...... 16 1.4 Safe transport ...... 4 8.2 Super freezing ...... 16 1.5 Safe installation ...... 5 8.3 Energy-saving mode.... 17...
  • Page 3 15 Storage and disposal....   26 15.1 Taking the appliance out of operation ........ 26 15.2 Disposing of old appliance .. 26 16 Customer Service.....    27 16.1 Product number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD).. 27 17 Technical data ......   27...
  • Page 4: Safety

    en Safety 1 Safety Observe the following safety instructions. 1.1 General information ¡ Read this instruction manual carefully. ¡ Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe for future reference or for the next owner. ¡ Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit. 1.2 Intended use Only use this appliance: ¡...
  • Page 5: Safe Installation

    Safety en 1.5 Safe installation WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! 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 alternating cur- rent only via a properly installed socket with earthing. ▶...
  • Page 6: Safe Use

    en Safety 1.6 Safe use WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock. ▶ Only use the appliance in enclosed spaces. ▶ Never expose the appliance to intense heat or humidity. ▶ Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners to clean the appli- ance.
  • Page 7 Safety en WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! Containers that contain carbonated drinks may burst. ▶ Do not store containers that contain carbonated drinks in the freezer compartment. Injury to the eyes caused by escaping flammable refrigerant and hazardous gases. ▶ Do not damage the tubes of the refrigerant circuit or the insula- tion.
  • Page 8: Damaged Appliance

    en Safety Metal or metal-style parts in the appliance may contain aluminium. If acidic food comes into contact with aluminium in the appliance, aluminium foil ions may pass into the food. ▶ Do not consume soiled food. 1.7 Damaged appliance WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous.
  • Page 9: Preventing Material Damage

    Preventing material damage en 3.2 Saving energy 2 Preventing material If you follow these instructions, your damage appliance will use less power. Selecting the installation location ATTENTION! If not rolling freely, the appliance's ¡ Keep the appliance out of direct castors may damage the floor when sunlight.
  • Page 10: Installation And Connection

    en Installation and connection The weight of the appliance ex works 4 Installation and con- may be up to 90 kg depending on the model. nection The subfloor must be sufficiently stable to bear the weight of the appli- 4.1 Scope of delivery ance. After unpacking all parts, check for Permitted room temperature any transport damage and for com-...
  • Page 11: Installing The Appliance

    Installation and connection en 4.3 Installing the appliance Install the appliance in accordance ▶ with the enclosed installation in- structions. 4.4 Preparing the appliance for the first time Remove the informative material. Remove the protective foil and transit bolts, e.g. remove the ad- hesive strips and carton.
  • Page 12: Familiarising Yourself With Your Appliance

    en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.1 Appliance You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here. Refrigerator compartment Control panel → Page 18 Lighting Freezer compartment → Page 18 Bottle shelf → Page 14...
  • Page 13: Control Panel

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Storage container Screw foot → Page 14 Door storage compartment Fruit and vegetable container for large bottles → Page 15 with humidity control Note: Deviations between your appli- → Page 14 ance and the diagrams may differ Rating plate → Page 27 with regard to their features and size. Frozen food container → Page 22 5.2 Control panel...
  • Page 14: Features

    en Features 6.4 Fruit and vegetable con- Displays the set temperature for the freezer compartment tainer with humidity con- in °C. trol  (Freezer compartment) Store fresh fruit and vegetables loose lights up when the energy- in the fruit and vegetable container. saving mode in the freezer Cover any chopped fruit and veget- compartment is switched on.
  • Page 15: Door Rack

    operation en To ensure that the quality and aroma operation 7 Basic operation are retained, store fruit and veget- ables that are sensitive to cold out- operation side of the appliance at temperatures 7.1 Switching on the appli- of approx. 8 °C to 12 °C, e.g. pine- ance apple, bananas, citrus fruits, cucum- bers, courgettes, peppers, tomatoes...
  • Page 16: Setting The Temperature

    en Additional functions The recommended temperature in 7.4 Setting the temperature the freezer compartment is Setting the refrigerator −18 °C. compartment temperature Press the temperature setting but- ▶ 8 Additional functions ton (refrigerator compartment) re- peatedly until the temperature dis- play (refrigerator compartment) 8.1 Super cooling shows the required temperature.
  • Page 17: Energy-Saving Mode

    Alarm en Note: When Super freezing is 9 Alarm switched on, increased noise may occur. 9.1 Door alarm Switching on Super freezing Press the temperature setting but- ▶ If the appliance door is open for a ton (freezer compartment) re- while, the door alarm switches on. peatedly until  (Freezer com- A warning tone sounds and...
  • Page 18: Refrigerator Compartment

    en Refrigerator compartment Check whether the frozen food has 10.2 Chill zones in the refri- defrosted or thawed. gerator compartment Switching off the temperature The air circulation in the refrigerator alarm compartment creates different chill Press the temperature setting but- zones. ▶ ton (freezer compartment).
  • Page 19: Fully Utilising The Freezer Compartment Volume

    Freezer compartment en ¡ Vegetables: Wash, chop up and Prerequisites for freezing capacity blanch before freezing. Approx. 24 hours before placing ¡ Fruit: Wash, pit and perhaps peel, fresh food in the appliance, switch possibly add sugar or ascorbic on Super freezing. acid solution.
  • Page 20: Defrosting Methods For Frozen Food

    en Defrosting 11.6 Defrosting methods for 13.1 Preparing the appliance frozen food for cleaning Disconnect the appliance from the CAUTION power supply. Risk of harm to health! Unplug the appliance from the During the thawing process, bacteria mains or switch off the circuit may multiply and spoil the frozen breaker in the fuse box.
  • Page 21: Removing The Fittings

    Cleaning and servicing en If you clean fittings and accessories Removing door rack in the dishwasher, this may cause Lift the door rack and remove it. ▶ them to become deformed or discol- our. Never clean fittings and accessory ▶ in the dishwasher. Prepare the appliance for cleaning.
  • Page 22 en Cleaning and servicing Lift the fruit and vegetable con- Press in the snap-in hooks on the ▶ tainer at the front and remove it side of the container and re- ⁠ . move the front from the container in a turning motion ⁠...
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting en 14 Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot- ing information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unneces- sary costs. WARNING Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist ▶...
  • Page 24 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The set temperature is The freezer compartment door was open for a long not reached. time. The evaporator (refrigeration unit) in the noFrost system is heavily iced up. Fully automatic de- Requirement: Store the frozen food well insulated in a frosting no longer cool place.
  • Page 25 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The appliance hums, Not a fault. A motor is running, e.g. refrigerating unit, bubbles, buzzes, fan. Refrigerant flows through the pipes. The motor, gargles, clicks or switches or solenoid valves are switching on or off. crackles.
  • Page 26: Power Failure

    en Storage and disposal 14.1 Power failure 15.2 Disposing of old appli- ance During a power failure, the temperat- ure in the appliance rises; this re- Valuable raw materials can be re- duces the storage time and the qual- used by recycling. ity of the frozen food. On the website for your appliance, WARNING the technical data provides you with...
  • Page 27 Customer Service en 16.1 Product number (E-Nr.) 16 Customer Service and production number If you have any queries, are unable to (FD) rectify faults on the appliance your- You can find the product number (E- self or if your appliance needs to be Nr.) and the production number (FD) repaired, contact Customer Service.
  • Page 28 Expert advice for your Bosch home appliances, help with problems or a repair from Bosch experts. Find out everything about the many ways Bosch can support you: www.bosch-home.com/service Contact data of all countries are listed in the attached service direct- ory.

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