Bosch KIL18V20FF, KIL20V21FF, KIL24V24, KIL / KFL Series Manual

Scope of delivery

After unpacking all parts, check for any damage in transit.

If you have any complaints, please contact the dealer from whom you purchased the appliance or our customer service.

The delivery consists of the following parts:

• Built-in appliance
• Interior fittings (depending on model)
• Bag containing installation materials
• Operating instructions
• Installation manual
• Customer service booklet
• Warranty enclosure
• Information on the energy consumption and noises

Room temperature, ventilation and cavity depth

Ambient temperature
The appliance is designed for a specific climate class. Depending on the climate class, the appliance can be operated at the following temperatures.

The climate class can be found on the rating plate. Fig.

Note
The appliance is fully functional within the room temperature limits of the indicated climatic class. If an appliance of climatic class SN is operated at colder room temperatures, the appliance will not be damaged up to a temperature of +5°C.

Room temperature switch
If the room temperature drops below +16°C, the freezer compartment of appliances belonging to climatic class SN may become too warm. In an extreme case the frozen food may thaw. To prevent this from happening, switch on the room temperature switch. As a result, the refrigerating unit operates more frequently. The appliance can now be operated at a room temperature of +10°C to +16°C.

To switch on, press the room temperature switch, Fig./B. Mark "0" is no longer visible. The light inside the appliance is lit at a reduced luminosity.

To save energy, switch off the room temperature switch as soon as the room temperature exceeds +16°C.

Ventilation
The air on the rear panel of the appliance heats up. Conduction of the heated air must not be obstructed. Otherwise, the refrigeration unit must work harder. This increases power consumption. Therefore: Never cover or block the ventilation openings!

Cavity depth
A cavity depth of 560 mm is recommended for the appliance. If the cavity depth is smaller – at least 550 mm – the energy consumption increases slightly.

Installation location

Install the appliance in a dry, well ventilated room. The installation location should neither be exposed to direct sunlight nor near a heat source, e. g. a cooker, radiator, etc. If installation next to a heat source is unavoidable, use a suitable insulating plate or observe the following minimum distances to a heat source:

• 3 cm to electric or gas cookers.
• 30 cm to an oil or coal-fired cooker.

Connecting the appliance

After installing the appliance, wait at least 1 hour until the appliance is switched on. During transportation the oil in the compressor may have flowed into the refrigeration system. Before switching on the appliance for the first time, clean the interior of the appliance (see chapter "Cleaning the appliance").

Electrical connection
The socket must be near the appliance and also freely accessible following installation of the appliance.

The appliance complies with the protection class I. Connect the appliance to 220–240 V/50 Hz alternating current via a correctly installed socket with protective conductor. The socket must be fused with a 10 to 16 A fuse.

For appliances operated in nonEuropean countries, check whether the stated voltage and current type match the values of your mains supply. This information can be found on the rating plate. Fig.

Getting to know your appliance

The features of the models may vary.

The diagrams may differ.

Fig.

1. Freezer section
2. Refrigerator compartment
   1. Temperature controller/light
   2. Light switch
   3. Glass shelf in the refrigerator compartment
   4. Vegetable container
   5. Door shelf
   6. Shelf for large bottles

Switching the appliance on

Turn temperature controller, Fig. /A, from position "0". The appliance begins to cool. Light is switched on when the door is open.

Operating tips
The refrigerator compartment temperature rises:

• if the appliance door is opened frequently,
• if large quantities of food are placed in the refrigerator compartment,
• if the ambient temperature is high.

Setting the temperature

Turn temperature controller, Fig. /A, to the required setting. When the controller is at a medium setting, the temperature drops to approx. +4°C in the coldest zone. Fig. .

Higher settings lower the temperature in the refrigerator and freezer compartments.

We recommend:

• Perishable food should not be stored above +4°C.
• Low setting for short-term storage of food (energy-saving mode).
• Medium setting for long-term storage of food.
• Select a higher setting only temporarily, when the door is frequently opened or large quantities are placed in the refrigerator compartment.

Refrigeration capacity

The temperature in the refrigerator compartment may rise temporarily if large amounts of food or a lot of drinks are placed inside.

Therefore the temperature controller should be set to a higher setting for approx. 7 hours.

Freezer compartment

The temperature in the refrigerator compartment will affect the temperature in the freezer compartment. Change the temperature in the refrigerator compartment in order to change the temperature in the freezer compartment. Temperatures which are set higher in the refrigerator compartment will increase temperatures in the freezer compartment.

Usable capacity

Information on the usable capacity can be found inside your appliance on the rating plate. Fig.

Refrigerator compartment

The refrigerator compartment is the ideal storage location for meat, sausage, fish, dairy products, eggs, ready meals and pastries.

When purchasing food, please note:
The "purchase freshness" is important for the shelf-life of your food.

In principle, the following applies: the fresher you store the food in the appliance, the longer it will remain fresh. Therefore, when buying food, pay attention to the degree of freshness.

In the case of ready-made products and bottled goods, observe the best-before date or use-by date specified by the manufacturer.

Storing food

• Store fresh, undamaged food. The quality and freshness will then be retained for longer.
• In the case of ready-made products and bottled goods, observe the bestbefore date or use-by date specified by the manufacturer.
• To retain aroma, colour and freshness, pack or cover food well before placing in the appliance. This will prevent the transfer of flavours and the discolouration of plastic parts in the refrigerator compartment.
• Allow warm food and drinks to cool down before placing in the appliance.

Vegetable container
Fig. /4

A high air humidity keeps leafy vegetables fresh for longer. Vegetables and fruit should be stored at a slightly lower air humidity.

The air humidity in the vegetable drawer depends on the amount of stored food.

Note
If the air humidity is too high, drips may form and cause decay.

Note the chill zones in the refrigerator compartment
The air circulation in the refrigerator compartment creates different chill zones:

• Coldest zone is between the arrow stamped on the side and the glass shelf situated below. Fig.
  

Note
Store perishable food (e.g. fish, sausage, meat) in the coldest zone.

• Warmest zone is at the very top of the door.

Note
Store e.g. hard cheese and butter in the warmest zone. Cheese can then continue to release its flavour and the butter will still be easy to spread.

The freezer compartment

Using the freezer compartment

• To store deep-frozen food.
• To make ice cubes.
• To freeze small quantities of food.

Note
Ensure that the freezer compartment door has been closed properly. If the door is open, the frozen food will thaw. The freezer compartment will become covered in thick ice. Also: waste of energy due to high power consumption!

The freezer compartment door engages audibly.

Max. freezing capacity

Information about the max. freezing capacity within 24 hours can be found on the rating plate. Fig.

Freezing and storing food

Purchasing frozen food

• Packaging must not be damaged.
• Use by the "use by" date.
• Temperature in the supermarket freezer must be -18°C or lower.
• If possible, transport deep-frozen food in a cool bag and place quickly in the freezer compartment.

Freezing fresh food

Freeze fresh and undamaged food only. To retain the best possible nutritional value, flavour and colour, vegetables should be blanched before freezing. Aubergines, peppers, zucchini and asparagus do not require blanching.

Literature on freezing and blanching can be found in bookshops.

Note
Keep food which is to be frozen away from food which is already frozen.

• The following foods are suitable for freezing: Cakes and pastries, fish and seafood, meat, game, poultry, vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs without shells, dairy products such as cheese, butter and quark, ready meals and leftovers such as soups, stews, cooked meat and fish, potato dishes, soufflés and desserts.
• The following foods are not suitable for freezing: Types of vegetables, which are usually consumed raw, such as lettuce or radishes, eggs in shells, grapes, whole apples, pears and peaches, hard-boiled eggs, yoghurt, soured milk, sour cream, crème fraîche and mayonnaise.

Note
When freezing fresh food, the refrigeration unit runs for longer. As a result, the refrigerator compartment temperature may drop too low. Increase the temperature in the refrigerator compartment.

Packing frozen food
To prevent food from losing its flavour or drying out, place in airtight containers.

1. Place food in packaging.
2. Remove air.
3. Seal the wrapping.
4. Label packaging with contents and date of freezing.

Suitable packaging: Plastic film, tubular film made of polyethylene, aluminium foil, freezer containers. These products are available from specialist outlets.

Unsuitable packaging: Wrapping paper, greaseproof paper, cellophane, bin liners and used shopping bags.

Items suitable for sealing packaged food: Rubber bands, plastic clips, string, coldresistant adhesive tape, etc. Bags and tubular film made of polyethylene can be sealed with a film heat sealer.

Shelf life of frozen food
Storage duration depends on the type of food.

At a temperature of -18°C:

• Fish, sausage, ready meals and cakes and pastries: up to 6 months
• Cheese, poultry and meat: up to 8 months
• Vegetables and fruit: up to 12 months

Thawing frozen food

Depending on the type and application, select one of the following options:

• at room temperature
• in the refrigerator
• in an electric oven, with/without fan assisted hot-air
• in the microwave

Do not refreeze thawing or thawed food. Only ready meals (boiled or fried) may be refrozen.
No longer store the frozen produce for the max. storage period.

Interior fittings

(not all models)

Glass shelves
Fig.

You can reposition the inner shelves as required: lift shelf, pull forwards, lower and swivel out to the side.

Bottle shelf
Fig.

Bottles can be stored securely on the bottle shelf. The holder can be adjusted.

Sticker "OK"

(not all models)

The "OK" temperature monitor can be used to determine temperatures below +4°C. Gradually reduce the temperature if the sticker does not indicate "OK".

Note
When the appliance is switched on, it may take 12 hours until the temperature is reached.

Correct setting

Switching off and disconnecting the appliance

Switching the appliance off
Turn temperature controller, Fig. /A, to position "0". Refrigeration unit and light switch off.

Disconnecting the appliance
If you do not use the appliance for a prolonged period:

1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Pull out mains plug or switch off fuse.
3. Clean the appliance.
4. Leave the appliance door open.

Defrosting

Refrigerator compartment defrosts fully automatically
While the refrigerating unit is running, beads of condensation or hoarfrost form at the back of the refrigerator compartment. This is quite normal. It is not necessary to wipe off the condensation or frost. The rear panel defrosts automatically. The condensation runs into the condensation channel, Fig.. and is conveyed to the refrigerating unit where it evaporates.

Note
Keep the condensation channel and drainage hole clean, so that the condensation can run out.

Freezer compartment
The freezer compartment does not defrost automatically. A layer of hoarfrost in the freezer compartment will impair refrigeration of the frozen food and increase power consumption. Regularly defrost the freezer compartment.

Do not scrape off hoarfrost or ice with a knife or pointed object. You could damage the refrigerant tubes. Leaking refrigerant may ignite or cause eye injuries.

Proceed as follows:
Note
Approx. 4 hours before defrosting the appliance, turn the temperature controller to the highest setting so that the food drops to a very low temperature and can therefore be stored at room temperature for a longer period.

1. Remove the frozen food and place temporarily in a cool location.
2. Switch the appliance off.
3. Pull out the mains plug or remove the fuse.
4. To accelerate the defrosting process, place a pan of hot water on a trivet in the freezer compartment.
5. Wipe up condensation with a cloth or sponge.
6. Wipe dry the freezer compartment.
7. Switch the appliance on again.
8. Put the frozen food back in the freezer compartment.

Cleaning the appliance

• Do not use abrasive, chloride or acidic cleaning agents or solvents.
• Do not use scouring or abrasive sponges. The metallic surfaces could corrode.
• Never clean the shelves or containers in the dishwasher. The parts may become deformed!

Proceed as follows:

1. Before cleaning: Switch off the appliance.
2. Pull out the mains plug or switch off the fuse!
3. Take out the food and store in a cool location. Place ice pack (if available) on the food.
4. Wait until the layer of frost has thawed.
5. Clean the appliance with a soft cloth, lukewarm water and a little pH neutral washing-up liquid. The rinsing water must not run into the light or through the drainage hole into the evaporation area.
6. Wipe the door seal with clear water only and then wipe dry thoroughly.
7. After cleaning reconnect and switch the appliance back on.
8. Put the food back into the appliance.

Interior fittings
All variable parts of the appliance can be taken out for cleaning.

Take out glass shelves
Fig.
Lift the glass shelves, pull forwards, lower and swivel out to the side.

Condensation channel
Fig.
Regularly clean the condensation channel and drainage hole with a cotton bud or similar implement to ensure that the condensation can drain.

Take out shelves in the door
Fig.

Lift shelves upwards and take out.

Tips for saving energy

• Install the appliance in a dry, well ventilated room! The appliance should not be installed in direct sunlight or near a heat source (e.g. radiator, cooker). If required, use an insulating plate.
• Select 560 mm cavity depth. A smaller cavity depth will result in a higher energy consumption.
• Allow warm food and drinks to cool down before placing in the appliance.
• Thaw frozen food in the refrigerator compartment and use the low temperature of the frozen food to cool refrigerated food.
• Open the appliance as briefly as possible.
• Regularly defrost the freezer compartment to remove the layer of frost! A layer of hoarfrost will impair refrigeration of the frozen food and increase power consumption.
• Ensure that the freezer compartment door has been closed properly.
• To avoid increased power consumption, occasionally clean the back of the appliance.
• The arrangement of the fittings does not affect the energy rating of the appliance.

Operating noises

Quite normal noises

Droning
Motors are running (e.g. refrigerating units, fan).

Bubbling, humming or gurgling noises
Refrigerant is flowing through the tubing.

Clicking
Motor, switches or solenoid valves are switching on/off.

Preventing noises

The appliance is not leve
l Please align the appliance with a spirit level. Use the height-adjustable feet or place packing underneath them.

The appliance is not free-standing
Please move the appliance away from adjacent units or appliances.

Containers or storage areas wobble or stick
Please check the removable parts and re-insert them correctly if required.

Bottles or receptacles are touching each other
Move the bottles or receptacles slightly away from each other.

Eliminating minor faults yourself

Before you call customer service:
Please check whether you can eliminate the fault yourself based on the following information.

Customer service will charge you for advice – even if the appliance is still under guarantee!

Customer service

Your local customer service can be found in the telephone directory or in the customer-service index. Please provide customer service with the appliance product number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD). These specifications can be found on the rating plate. Fig.

To prevent unnecessary call-outs, please assist customer service by quoting the product and production numbers.

This will save you additional costs.

Repair order and advice on faults
Contact information for all countries can be found on the enclosed customer service list.

Safety and warning information

Before you switch ON the appliance

Please read the operating and installation instructions carefully! They contain important information on how to install, use and maintain the appliance.

The manufacturer is not liable if you fail to comply with the instructions and warnings. Retain all documents for subsequent use or for the next owner.

Technical safety

The appliance contains a small quantity of environmentally friendly but flammable refrigerant R600a. Ensure that the tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not damaged during transportation and installation. Leaking refrigerant may cause eye injuries or ignite.

If damage has occurred

• Keep naked flames and/or ignition sources away from the appliance,
• thoroughly ventilate the room for several minutes,
• switch off the appliance and pull out the mains plug,
• inform customer service.

The more refrigerant an appliance contains, the larger the room must be in which the appliance is situated. Leaking refrigerant can form a flammable gas-air mixture in rooms which are too small. The room must be at least 1 m³ per 8 g of refrigerant. The amount of refrigerant in your appliance is indicated on the rating plate inside the appliance. If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, customer service or a similarly qualified person. Improper installations and repairs may put the user at considerable risk.

Repairs may be performed by the manufacturer, customer service or a similarly qualified person only.

Only original parts supplied by the manufacturer may be used. The manufacturer guarantees that only these parts satisfy the safety requirements.

A extension cable may be purchased from customer service only.

Important information when using the appliance

• Never use electrical appliances inside the appliance (e.g. heater, electric ice maker, etc.). Explosion hazard!
• Never defrost or clean the appliance with a steam cleaner! The steam may penetrate electrical parts and cause a short-circuit. Risk of electric shock!
• Do not use pointed or sharpedged implements to remove frost or layers of ice. You could damage the refrigerant tubes. Leaking refrigerant may cause eye injuries or ignite.
• Do not store products which contain flammable propellants (e.g. spray cans) or explosive substances in the appliance. Explosion hazard!
• Do not stand on or lean heavily against base of appliance, drawers or doors, etc
• For defrosting and cleaning, pull the mains plug out or switch off the fuse. Do not pull out the mains plug by tugging on the power cord.
• Store high-percentage alcohol tightly closed and standing up.
• Keep plastic parts and the door seal free of oil and grease. Otherwise, parts and door seal will become porous.
• Never cover or block the ventilation openings of the appliance!
• Avoiding placing children and vulnerable people at risk:
  At risk are children, people who have limited physical, mental or sensory abilities, as well as people who have inadequate knowledge concerning safe operation of the appliance.
  Ensure that children and vulnerable people have understood the hazards.
  A person responsible for safety must supervise or instruct children and vulnerable people who are using the appliance.
  Only children from 8 years and above may use the appliance.
  Supervise children who are cleaning and maintaining the appliance.
  Never allow children to play with the appliance.
• Do not store bottled or canned drinks (especially carbonated drinks) in the freezer compartment. Bottles and cans may burst!
• Never put frozen food straight from the freezer compartment into your mouth. Risk of low-temperature burns!
• Avoid prolonged touching of frozen food, ice or the evaporator pipes, etc. Risk of low-temperature burns!

Children in the household

• Keep children away from packaging and its parts. Danger of suffocation from folding cartons and plastic film!
• Do not allow children to play with the appliance!
• If the appliance features a lock: keep the key out of the reach of children!

General regulations

The appliance is suitable

• for refrigerating and freezing food,
• for making ice.

This appliance is intended for use in the home and the home environment. The appliance is suppressed according to EU Directive 2004/108/EC.

The refrigeration circuit has been checked for leaks.

This product complies with the relevant safety regulations for electrical appliances (EN 60335-2-24).

This appliance is intended for use up to a maximum height of 2000 metres above sea level.