Bosch KGN362IBF, KGN Series Manual

The occurrence of material damage

NB!
Tilting the appliance wheels can damage the floor when moving the appliance.

• Transport the device with a hand truck.
• When moving the device, use a floor protector and do not move in a zigzag manner.

Using the appliance, plinth, drawers or doors as a seat or step can damage the appliance.

• Do not stand or lean on the appliance, plinth, drawers or doors.

Contamination with oil or grease can cause plastic parts and door seals to become porous.

• Keep plastic parts and door seals free of oil and grease.

Parts in the device made of metal or with a metallic appearance may contain aluminum. Aluminum reacts when in contact with acidic foods.

• Do not store unwrapped food in the appliance.

If you clean equipment parts and accessories in the dishwasher, they may become deformed or discolored.

• Never clean equipment and accessories in the dishwasher.

Setup and connection

Scope of delivery

After unpacking, check all parts for transport damage and the completeness of the delivery.
If you have any complaints, please contact your dealer or our service department → Service department contact on.

The delivery consists of:

• Freestanding device
• Equipment and accessories¹
• Assembly instructions
• Instructions
• Customer service overview
• Warranty Appendix²
• Energy label
• Information about energy consumption and sounds

¹ Depending on the device version.
² Not in all countries

Criteria for the installation location

Risk of explosion!
If the appliance is located in a space that is too small, a flammable gas/air mixture may arise if there is a leak in the cooling circuit.

• Only install the device in a room with a volume of at least 1 m ³ per 8 g of refrigerant. The amount of refrigerant is stated on the type picture. → "Device", Fig.

The weight of the device can be up to 120 depending on the model.
The surface must be stable enough to support the weight of the device.

Permissible room temperature
The permitted room temperature depends on the climate class of the device.
The climate class can be found on the type picture. → "Device", Fig.

Climateclass	Allowed spacetemperature
S.N	10°C...32°C
N	16°C...32°C
ST	16°C...38°C
T	16°C...43°C

The device is fully functional within the permitted indoor temperature.

If you use a device of climate class SN at lower room temperatures, damage to the device can be ruled out up to a room temperature of 5°C.

Over-and-Under and Side-by-Side setup
If you want to install 2 cooling appliances above or next to each other, you must maintain a minimum distance of 150 mm between the appliances. For certain devices, a setup without minimum distance is possible. Please contact your dealer or kitchen installer for this.

Mounting the device

• Install the device in accordance with the supplied installation instructions.

Prepare the device for first use

1. Take out the information material.
2. Remove the protective film and transport safeguards, e.g. adhesive strips and cardboard.
3. Cleaning the device for the first time. → Cleaning the device

Connect the device electrically

1. Plug the power plug of the device's power cord into a power socket near the device.
   The connection details of the device can be found on the rating plate. → "Device", Fig.
2. Check the mains plug for tightness.
   1. The device is now ready for use use.

Get to know your device

Device

Here you will find an overview of the components of your device.

	Refrigerator compartment → Refrigerator compartment		Vegetable and fruit drawer → Equipment
	Freezer compartment → Freezer compartment		Type plate → Service department
	Equipment light → Control panel		Freezer drawer → Remove frezer drawer
	Relief		Leveling foot
	Bottle rack → Equipment		Door rack for large bottles
	Storage drawer → Equipment

Remark: Differences between your device and the images may occur due to equipment and size.

Control panel

You can use the control panel to set all functions of your device and obtain information about its operating status.

	slarm off switches the warning signal off.
	super freeze switches super freeze in or out.
	super cool switches super cool in or out.
	Shows the set temperature of the freezer compartment in °C.
	Shows the set temperature of the refrigerator compartment in °C.
	3 sec. switches it apparate in or off.

Equipment

The equipment of your device depends on the model.

Shelf

To vary the shelves as desired, you can remove the shelf and place it again in a different position.
→ "Remove platform"

Bottle rack

Store bottles safely on the bottle rack.
To vary the bottle rack as desired, you can remove the bottle rack and put it back in a different location.
→ "Remove platform"

Storage drawer

The storage drawer has lower temperatures than the refrigerator compartment. Temperatures below 0°C may occur temporarily.
To achieve temperatures close to 0°C in the storage drawers, set the refrigerator compartment temperature to 2°C. → Set temperature
Use the lower temperatures in the drawer to store quickly perishable food, e.g. fish, meat and sausage.

Vegetable and fruit drawer

Store fresh fruit and vegetables wrapped in the fruit and vegetable drawer.
Store cut fruits and vegetables covered or in an airtight container.
Depending on the type and quantity of food, condensation water may form in the fruit and vegetable drawer.
Remove the condensation water with a dry cloth.

To ensure that the quality and aroma are preserved, store cold-sensitive fruits and vegetables outside the appliance at temperatures of approximately 8°C to 12°C, e.g. pineapple, bananas, citrus fruits, gherkins, zucchini, peppers, tomatoes and potatoes.

Door racks

To vary the door rack as needed, you can remove the door rack and place it again in a different position.
→ "Remove door rack"

Accessories

Use only original accessories. These are tailored to the device. The accessories of the device depend on the model.

Egg tray
Store eggs safely on the egg tray.

Ice cube tray
Use the ice cube tray to make ice cubes.
Making ice cubes
Only use drinking water to make ice cubes.

1. Fill the ice cube tray ¾ full with drinking water and place it in the freezer compartment.
   Only loosen a frozen ice cube tray with a blunt object, e.g. a spoon handle.
2. To loosen the ice cube tray, twist the ice cube tray slightly or briefly hold it under running water.

Operation

Switch on device

1. Connect the device electrically. → Connect the device electrically
   Remark: If the device was previously switched off via the control panel,
   Press and hold for 3 seconds.
   • The device starts to cool.
   • A warning signal sounds needle, the temperature display (freezer compartment) and alarm off blink because the freezer compartment is still too warm.
2. The warning signal with alarm off switch off. alarm off turns off once the set temperature has been reached.
3. Set the desired temperature. → Set temperature

Notes on use

• When you have switched on the device switched on, it takes up to several hours before the set temperature is reached.
  Do not place food in the appliance before the set temperature has been reached.
• The front sides of the housing are temporarily slightly heated. This prevents condensation from forming in the door seal area.
• When you close the door, a under pressure arises. It just makes the door more difficult to open. Wait a moment until the negative pressure is compensated.
• The temperature in the device is governed by the following conditions:
  • The number of times the device is opened
  • Load quantity
  • Temperature of the freshly stored food
  • Ambient temperature
  • Direct sunlight

Switch off machine

• 3 sec. Pressed for 3 seconds to hold.

Set temperature

Set refrigerator compartment temperature

• Press the desired temperature.
  The recommended temperature in the refrigerator compartment is 4°C.

Set freezer compartment temperature

• Press the desired temperature.
  The recommended temperature in the freezer compartment is −18°C.

Additional features

Find out which customizable additional functions your device has.

Super cooling

With Super cooling, the refrigerator compartment cools as cold as possible.
Switch on Super Cool before loading large quantities of food.

Remark: When Super Cooling is on, more noise may be produced.

Switch on super cooling

• Press super cool.
  • super cool burns

Remark: After approx. 6 hours the device switches to normal operation.

Switch off super cooling

• Press super cool.

Automatic Super Freeze

With automatic Super Freezing, the freezer compartment cools significantly at a lower temperature than during normal operation. This causes the food to freeze to the core more quickly. The automatic Super Freezing switches on when you place fresh food in the bottom freezer drawer starting from the right.

The automatic Super Freezing is activated at the factory. You can deactivate automatic Super Freezing. When automatic Super Freezing is switched on, super freeze lights up and more sounds may arise. The appliance switches to normal operation after the automatic Super Freeze has expired.

Activate automatic super freezing

• Super freeze pressed for 5 seconds to hold.
  • If there are 2 acoustic signals too are heard, the automatic Super Freezing is activated.

Deactivate automatic super freezing

• Super freeze pressed for 5 seconds to hold.
  • If there are 3 acoustic signals too should be, then automatic Super Freezing is deactivated.

Cancel Auto Super Freeze

• Press super freeze

Manual Super Freeze

With Super Freeze, the freezer compartment cools as cold as possible.
Switch on Super Freeze 4 to 6 hours before loading an amount of food weighing 2 kg or more into the freezer compartment.

To utilize the freezing power, use Super Freezing.
→ "Conditions for freezing capacity"
Remark: When Super Freeze is turned on, more noise may be produced.

Manual Super Freeze switch

• Press super freeze.
  • Super freeze burns.

Remark: After approx. 54 hours the device switches to normal operation.

Manual Super Freeze Switch off

• Press super freeze.

Sabbath Mode

So that you can also use the device on Sabbath, Sabbath mode disables all functions that are not absolutely necessary.
During Sabbath mode, the following features are disabled:

• Super cooling
• Automatic Super Freezing and manual super freezing
• Alarm
• Interior lighting
• Acoustic signals
• Messages on the control panel noel

Remark: During Sabbath mode, the control panel lighting turns off. lights up with reduced brightness.

Enable Sabbath mode

• super freeze pressed for 15 seconds until an acoustic signal sounds.
  • super freeze burns.

Remark: After approx. 80 hours the device switches to normal operation.

Disable Sabbath mode

• super freeze pressed for 15 seconds until an acoustic signal sounds.

Alarm

Door alarm

If the door of the appliance is open for a longer period of time, the door alarm will be activated.
A warning signal sounds, alarm off flashes and the set temperature of the relevant compartment flashes.

Switch off the door alarm

• Close or open the appliance door alarm off to press.
  • The warning signal is off switched.

Temperature alarm

When it is too warm in the freezer compartment, the temperature alarm is activated.
A warning signal sounds, the set temperature (freezer) and alarm off flashing.

CAREFULLY
Risk of health hazard!

When defrosting, bacteria can multiply and the frozen food can spoil.

• Do not refreeze partially or completely thawed frozen food.
• Only refreeze food after cooking or roasting.
• No longer making full use of the maximum storage time.

The temperature alarm can activate in the following cases:

• The device is being used nomen.
  Do not place food in the appliance until the set temperature has been reached.
• Large quantities are all the foodstuffs put away. Switch on Super Freeze before placing large quantities of food in the appliance.
• The freezer door is too long opened.
  Check whether the frozen product has partially or completely defrosted.

Disable temperature alarm

• alarm off impressions.
  • The warning signal is off switched.

Refrigerator compartment

You can store meat, sausage, fish, dairy products, eggs, prepared dishes, bread and pastries in the refrigerator compartment.
The temperature can be adjusted from 2°C to 8°C.
Cold storage also allows you to store slightly perishable food for the short or medium term. The lower the temperature selected, the longer the food stays fresh.

Tips for storing food in the refrigerator compartment

• Only fresh and undamaged food clearing supplies.
• Store the food in an airtightly packed or covered.
• In order not to hinder air circulation,
  To prevent food from freezing, do not place the food directly against the rear wall.

• Leave hot food and drinks let it cool down first.
• Keep the manufacturer's stated the expiration date or use-by date.

Cold zones in the refrigerator compartment

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

Coldest zone
The coldest zone is in the storage drawer.
Tip: Store quickly perishable food in the coldest zone, e.g. fish, sausage and meat.

Warmest zone The warmest zone is at the very top of the door. Tip: Store less sensitive foods in the warmest zone, e.g. hard cheese and butter. This allows the cheese's aroma to develop better and the butter remains spreadable.

Freezer compartment

In the freezer compartment you can store frozen food, freeze food and make ice cubes.
The temperature is from −16°C to − 24°C adjustable. Long-term storage of food should be at a temperature of -18°C or lower.

Freezing allows you to store perishable food for a long time. The low temperatures slow or stop spoilage.

Freezing capacity

The freezing capacity indicates how much food can be frozen to its core in how many hours.

Information about the freezing capacity can be found on the rating plate. → "Device", Fig.

Conditions for freezing capacity

1. Approx. 24 hours before loading fresh food, switch on Super Freeze.
   → "Manually switch on super freeze"
2. Place the food in the bottom freezer drawer starting from the right.

Fully use freezer compartment volume

Find out how to put the maximum amount of frozen food in the freezer compartment.

1. Remove all equipment parts. → Remove parts
2. Store food directly on the shelves and bottom of the freezer compartment.

Tips for storing food the freezer compartment

• Store the food in an airtightly packed.
• Bring food to be frozen do not come into contact with frozen food.
• Place the food next to each other place the freezer drawers.
• For good air circulation inside push the appliance into the freezer drawer as far as the stop.

Tips for freezing fresh food

• Only fresh and impeccable quality freeze foodstuffs.
• Freeze food per portion zen.
• Prepared foods are better suitable than raw edible foods.
• Wash vegetables before freezing, reduce and blanch.
• Wash fruit before freezing, deseed and peel if necessary, add sugar or ascorbic acid solution if necessary.
• Food suitable for freezing foodstuffs include baked goods, fish and seafood, meat, game and poultry, eggs without shell, cheese, butter, cottage cheese, ready-made dishes and leftovers.
• Food unsuitable for freezing
  Foods include lettuce, radishes, eggs with shells, grapes, red apples and pears, yogurt, sour cream, crème fraîche and mayonnaise.

Packaging frozen foods
Suitable packaging material and the right type of packaging largely maintain product quality and prevent freezer burn.

1. Place the food in the packaging.
2. Push the air out.
3. Seal the packaging airtight to prevent the food from losing its flavor or drying out.
4. Label the packaging with the contents with the freezing date.

Shelf life of frozen foods at -18°C

Product	Retention time
Fish, sausage, readymade dishes, bread and banquet	Up to 6 months
Poultry, meat	Up to 8 months
Vegetables fruit	Up to 12 months

The printed freezing calendar indicates the maximum storage time in months at a constant temperature of -18°C.

Defrosting methods for frozen food

CAREFULLY
Risk of health hazard! When defrosting, bacteria can multiply and the frozen food can spoil.

• Do not refreeze partially or completely thawed frozen food.
• Only refreeze food after cooking or roasting.
• No longer making full use of the maximum storage time.

• Animal food in it defrost refrigerator compartment, e.g. fish, meat, cheese and cottage cheese.
• Bread at room temperature thaw.
• Foodstuffs for direct conprepare food in the microwave, in the oven or on the stove.

Defrost

Defrosting in the freezer compartment
Thanks to the fully automatic "NoFrost" system, the freezer compartment remains frost-free. No need to defrost.

Cleaning and maintenance

Clean and maintain your device carefully to ensure that it continues to function properly for a long time.
The cleaning of inaccessible places must be carried out by the service department. There may be costs associated with cleaning by the service department.

Preparing the device for cleaning

1. Turn off the device. → Switch off machine
2. Unplug the device from the wall socket.
   Unplug the power cord from the socket or switch off the fuse in the meter cupboard.
3. Remove all food and store in a cool place.
   If available, place cooling elements on the food.
4. Remove all equipment and accessories from the device. → Remove parts

Cleaning the device

Risk of electric shock! Penetrating moisture can cause a shock.

• Do not use a steam cleaner or high-pressure cleaner to clean the device.

Liquid in the lights, in the controls or in the internal ventilation openings can be dangerous.

• The washing-up water must not enter the lighting, the controls or the internal ventilation openings.

NB!
Unsuitable cleaning agents can damage the surfaces of the device.

• Do not use hard scouring or dishwashing sponges.
• Do not use sharp or abrasive cleaning agents.
• Do not use cleaning agents containing strong alcohol.

If you clean equipment parts and accessories in the dishwasher, they may become deformed or discolored.

• Never clean equipment and accessories in the dishwasher.

1. Prepare device for cleaning. → Preparing the device for cleaning
2. Clean the appliance, equipment parts, accessories and door seals with a dishcloth, lukewarm water and a little pH-neutral washing-up liquid.
3. Dry thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.
4. Install the light equipment
5. Connect the device electrically
6. Load the food

Removing parts

If you want to thoroughly clean the equipment parts, remove them from the device.

Remove platform

• Lift the platform at the front , pull out and remove run
  

Remove door rack

• Lift the door rack and remove it.
  

Remove storage drawer

1. Pull out the drawer as far as the stop.
2. Lift the front storage drawer and remove it .
   

Remove fruit and vegetable drawer

1. Pull out the fruit and vegetable drawer as far as it will go.
2. Lift the fruit and vegetable drawer at the front and remove it
   

Remove freezer drawer

1. Pull out the freezer drawer as far as the stop.
2. Lift the front freezer drawer and remove it
   

Remove drawer front

You can remove the drawer front of the fruit and vegetable drawer and the frozen food drawer for easier cleaning.

• Press the click hooks on the side of the drawer and remove the drawer front by rotating the drawer
  

Troubleshooting

You can resolve minor faults with the device yourself. Before contacting customer service, please refer to the troubleshooting information. This way you avoid unnecessary costs.

Risk of electric shock! Improper repairs are dangerous.

• Only trained specialist personnel may carry out repairs on the device.
• Only original spare parts may be used to repair the device.
• If the power cord of this appliance becomes damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or a similarly qualified person to avoid hazards.

Malfunction	Cause and troubleshooting
Device does not cool, indications and lights are on.	The presentation light is turned on. Switch off the device. → Switch off machine Wait 2 minutes. Switch the device back on. → Switch on device Wait 1 minute and then press and hold super cool until 4 inacoustic signals sound. After a short time, check whether your device is cooling.
LED lighting does not function.	Various causes are possible. Contact the service department. The number of the service department can be found in the attached overview of service departments.
Side panels of the device are warm.	No malfunction. Pipes run in the side walls which become warm during the cooling process. Furniture placed against the appliance will not be damaged by the heat. No action required. No action required.
Temperature displays and alarm off to burn.	A sensor is defective. Contact the service department. The number of the service department can be found in the attached overview of service departments.
A warning signal sounds, the set temperature ture (refrigerator compartment) and alarm off flashing.	Refrigerator compartment door is open. Close the refrigerator compartment door.
A warning signal sounds, the set temperature (freezer) and flashing.	Various causes are possible. Press alarm off. Turn off the alarm.
	Freezer door is open. Close the freezer door.
	External ventilation openings are covered. Remove obstacles in front of external ventilation openings.
	Larger quantities of fresh food have been stocked. Do not exceed the freezing capacity. → "Freezing Capacity"
Set temperature ture is not reached. Fully automatic dethawing doesn't work more.	The freezer door was open too long. There is a lot of ice on the evaporator (cold generator) in the NoFrost system. Required: The frozen food is well insulated and stored in a cool place. Switch off the device. → Switch off machine Disconnect the device from the power supply. Unplug the power cord from the socket or switch off the fuse in the meter cupboard. Contact the service department. The number of the service department can be found in the attached overview of service departments.
Temperature varies a lot depends on the institution.	Various causes are possible. Switch off the device. → Switch off machine Switch the device on again after approx. 5 minutes. → Switch on device If the temperature is too high, check the temperature again after a few hours. If the temperature is too low, check the temperature again the next day.
Condensation water forms on the surface of the device and the shelves inside the device.	The water vapor in warm and humid air condenses on the colder surfaces of the device. Wipe off the water with a soft, dry cloth. Open the device for as short a time as possible. Make sure that the device is always closed properly.
Collects in the fruit and vegetable drawer often a lot of condensation ter.	Depending on the storage quantity and the product, condensation water forms in the fruit and vegetable drawer. Remove the fruit and vegetable drawer. → Remove the fruit and vegetable drawer Remove the ventilation clips and insert them upside down
The device hums, bubbles, buzzes, gurgles, clicks, or makes cracking noises.	No malfunction. A motor is running, e.g. cooling unit, fan. Refrigerant flows through the pipes. Motor, switches or solenoid valves switch on or off. The automatic defrosting system comes into operation. No action required. No action required.
Device produces sounds.	The device is not level. Adjust the device horizontally using a spirit level and the leveling feet.
	Device is not free-standing. Maintain the minimum distances from the device.
	Equipment parts wobble or stick. Check the removable equipment parts and replace them if necessary.
	Bottles or containers touch each other. Separate bottles or containers.
	Super freeze is switched on. No action required. No action required.

Power failure

During a power outage, the temperature in the appliance rises, which shortens the storage time and reduces the quality of the frozen products.
On our website for your appliance you will find the storage time of the frozen products in the event of a malfunction in the technical data.

Comments

• The device during a power outage Open the trap as little as possible and do not put in other food.
• The quality of the food check immediately after the power failure.
  • Discard frozen food that is thawed and warmer than 5°C.
  • Cook or bake slightly thawed frozen foods and either consume or refreeze them.

Perform device self-test

Your device has a device self-test, which displays faults that your service can resolve.

1. Turn off the device. → Switch off machine
2. Unplug the device from the wall socket. Unplug the power cord from the socket or switch off the fuse in the meter cupboard.
3. Reconnect the device electrically after 5 minutes. → Connect the device electrically
4. Hold for one minute after the electrical connection and hold super cool pressed for 3 to 5 seconds until the second acoustic signal sounds.

• The device self-test starts when the temperature displays light up one after the other.
• If after the end of the device self-test 2 acoustic signals sound and the temperature display shows the set temperature, your device is OK. The device returns to normal operation.
• When after the end of the selftest of the device 5 acoustic signals sound and the temperature display LEDs light up with different brightness, please contact the service. The LEDs provide the service department with information about the current fault.

Storage

Taking the device out of use

1. Turn off the device.
   → Switch off machine
2. Unplug the device from the wall socket.
   Unplug the power cord from the socket or switch off the fuse in the meter cupboard.
3. Remove all food.
4. Clean the device.
   → Cleaning the device
5. To ensure ventilation of the interior, leave the device open.

Service department

Original replacement parts that are relevant for operation in accordance with the relevant Ecodesign Regulation can be obtained from our service department for a period of at least 10 years from the moment the device is placed on the market within the European Economic Area.

Remark: Calling the service department is free of charge in accordance with the locally applicable manufacturer's warranty conditions. The minimum duration of the warranty (manufacturer's warranty for private users) in the European Economic Area is 2 years in accordance with the applicable local warranty conditions. The warranty conditions do not affect any other rights or claims you may have under local law.

Detailed information about the warranty period and warranty conditions in your country can be obtained from our service department, your dealer or on our website.
When you contact the service department, you will need the product number (E-Nr.) and the production number (FD) of the device. The contact details of the service department can be found in the supplied service department list or on our website.

Product number (E no.) and production number (FD)
The product number (E-No.) and the production number (FD) can be found on the rating plate of the device.
→ "Device", Fig.
To quickly find your device information and service telephone numbers, you can write down the information.

Technical data

Refrigerant, net content and other technical data can be found on the rating plate.
→ "Device", Fig.

This product contains a light source of energy class G. The light source is available as a spare part and may only be replaced by a trained technician.

You can find more information about your model on the Internet at https://eprel.ec.europa.eu/¹. This web address refers to the official EU product database EPREL. Then follow the instructions when searching for the model. The model identification consists of the slash character of the E number (E-Nr.) on the type plate. Alternatively, you will also find the model identification in the first line of the EU energy label.

Safety

Please observe the following safety precautions.

General instructions

• Read these instructions for use carefully.
• Keep the instructions for use and product information for later for use or for subsequent owners.
• Do not connect the device in case of transport damage.

Destination of the device

Only use the device:

• for cooling and freezing food and for preparing ice cube thing.
• for domestic use and in closed areas within the home normal environment.
• up to an altitude of 2000 m above sea level.

Restriction of Users

This appliance can be operated by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and/or knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and have understood the resulting hazards. understood. Children are not allowed to play with the device.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be carried out by children unless they are supervised.
Children from 3 years and younger than 8 years may fill and empty the refrigerator/freezer.

Safer transportation

Risk of injury!
The high weight of the device can cause injuries when lifting.

• Do not lift the device alone.

Safe installation

Risk of electric shock! Improper installations are dangerous.

• Only connect and use the device according to the information on the rating plate.
• Only connect the device to an alternating current mains via a properly installed earthed socket.

• The protective earth system of the electrical domestic installation must be installed in accordance with the electrical regulations.
• Never power the device via an external switching device, for example a timer switch or remote control.
• If the appliance is built-in, the mains plug of the mains connection cable must be freely accessible, or if free access is not possible, a disconnection device must be installed in the permanently installed electrical installation in accordance with the installation instructions.

• When setting up the device, ensure that the power cord is not pinched or damaged.

Damaged insulation of the power cord is dangerous.

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

Risk of explosion!
If the ventilation openings of the device are closed, a flammable gas-air mixture may be created if there is a leak in the cold circuit.

• Do not close ventilation openings in the device housing or in the flush-mounted housing.

Risk of fire!
Using an extended power cord and unauthorized adapters is dangerous.

• Do not use extension cords or multiple sockets.
• Use only adapters and power cords approved by the manufacturer.
• If the power cord is too short and a longer power cord is not available, contact an electrical specialist to adjust the home installation.

Portable mobile multiple sockets or portable power supplies can overheat and cause a fire.

• Do not place portable mobile multiple sockets or portable power supplies on the back of the devices.

Safe use

Risk of electric shock! Penetrating moisture can cause an electric shock.

• Only use the device in closed rooms.
• Never expose the device to excessive heat and humidity.
• Do not use a steam cleaner or high-pressure cleaner to clean the device.

Risk of suffocation!
Children can pull packaging material over their heads and become entangled and suffocate.

• Keep packaging materials away from children.
• Do not allow children to play with packaging materials. Children can inhale or swallow small parts and choke.

• Keep small parts away from children.
• Do not allow children to play with small parts.

Risk of explosion!
Damage to the refrigerant circuit can cause flammable refrigerant to leak and explode.

• To accelerate defrosting, do not use mechanical devices or means other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

• Loosen frozen food with a blunt object, e.g. a wooden spoon handle.

Products containing flammable propellants and explosive substances can explode, e.g. aerosol cans.

• Do not store products with flammable propellants and explosive substances in the device.

Risk of fire!
Electrical appliances inside the appliance can cause a fire, e.g. heaters or electric ice makers.

• Do not use electrical appliances inside the appliance.

Risk of injury!
Bottles or cans containing carbonated drinks may burst.

• Do not store bottles or cans of carbonated drinks in the freezer compartment.

Eye injuries due to leaking flammable refrigerant and harmful gases.

• Do not damage the pipes of the refrigerant circuit and the insulation.

The device may tip over.

• Do not stand or lean on the baseboard, drawers or doors.

Risk of burns! Parts on the back of the device become hot during use.

• Never touch the hot parts.

Risk of cold burns! Contact with frozen food and cold surfaces can lead to cold burns.

• Never put frozen food in your mouth after it has been removed from the freezer compartment.
• Avoid prolonged skin contact with frozen food, ice and freezer compartment surfaces.

Risk of health hazard! Observe the following instructions to prevent food contamination.

• Opening the door for a longer period of time can lead to a significant temperature increase in the compartments of the appliance.
• Regularly clean surfaces that come into contact with food and accessible drainage systems.
• Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the refrigerator so that it does not come into contact with or drip onto other food.

• If the refrigerator/freezer is empty for a long period of time, switch off the appliance, defrost, clean it and leave the door open to prevent mold formation.

Parts in the device made of metal or with a metallic appearance may contain aluminum. When acidic foods come into contact with aluminum, aluminum ions can transfer to the food.

• Do not consume contaminated food.

Damaged device

Risk of electric shock!
A damaged device or power cord is dangerous.

• Never use a damaged device.
• Never pull on the power cord to disconnect the device from the mains. Always pull the plug on the power cord.

• If the device or the power cord is damaged, immediately unplug the power cord from the socket or switch off the fuse in the meter cupboard.
• Contact the service department. →Service department Improper repairs are dangerous.
• Only trained specialist personnel may carry out repairs on the device.
• Only original spare parts may be used to repair the device.
• If the power cord of this appliance becomes damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or a similarly qualified person to avoid hazards.

Risk of fire!
If the pipes are damaged, flammable refrigerant and harmful gases can escape and ignite.

• Keep fire and ignition sources away from the device.
• Ventilate the room.
• Turn off the device. →Switch off machine
• Unplug the power cord from the socket or switch off the fuse in the meter cupboard.
• Contact the service department. →Service department

www.bosch-home.com/service
Contact data of all countries are listed in the attached service directory.

BSH Hausgeräte GmbH
Carl-Wery-Strasse 34
81739 Munich, GERMANY
www.bosch-home.com

Documents / Resources

References

• Bosch Service | Service worldwide
• Home Appliances Global Website | Bosch
• EPREL Public website

Download manual

Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.

Download Bosch KGN362IBF, KGN Series Manual