Saving Energy; Operating Noises; Defrosting; Switching The Appliance Off And Placing It Out Of Operation - Bosch KFN91 Series Operating And Installation Manual

Saving energy

Install the appliance in a dry room
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that can be ventilated; not in direct
sunlight or in the proximity of a heat
source (e.g. radiator, cooker). If
necessary, use an insulating plate.
Allow warm food and beverages to
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cool before putting them into the
appliance.
Put frozen foods that are to be
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thawed out into the fridge. This
means that you will then use the
coldness of the frozen foods to chill
the other food in the fridge
compartment.
Open the appliance doors for as
n
short a period as possible.

Operating noises

Completely normal noises
Humming − cooling unit is running, air
circulation fan is running.
Bubbling, whirring, or gurgling
noises − refrigerant is flowing through
the pipes, water is flowing into the ice
maker.
Clicking − motor is switching on or off,
solenoid valve on water connection is
opening or closing.
Rumbling − finished ice cubes from
the ice maker are falling into the ice
cube container.
Preventing noises
If the appliance is positioned
unevenly
Use a spirit level to align the appliance
so that it is level. This can be achieved
by using the threaded feet or by
placing something beneath it.
If the appliance is touching adjacent
units or appliances
Move the appliance away from
adjoining furniture or appliances.
If drawers, baskets or storage
surfaces are loose or sticking
Check the parts that can be removed
and reposition them if necessary.
If containers are touching
Move the bottles or containers apart
slightly.

Defrosting

Freezer compartment
Thanks to the fully automatic no−frost
system, the freezer compartment
remains ice−free. There is no need to
defrost it.
Fridge compartment
The defrosting is performed
automatically.
The condensation flows through the
drainage hole to an evaporation tray on
the rear of the appliance.
Switching the
appliance off and
placing it out of
operation
Switching off the
appliance
Pull out mains plug or switch off circuit
breaker.
Disconnecting the
appliance
If you do not use the appliance for long
periods:
1. You must interrupt the water supply
to the appliance several hours
before switching it off.
2. Remove all food from the
appliance.
3. Pull out the mains plug.
4. Remove the filter cartridge and
throw it away.
5. Empty and clean the ice cube
container.
6. Clean the inside of the appliance
(see section "Cleaning the
appliance).
To prevent smells, leave the appliance
doors open.

Cleaning

Warning!
!
Risk of electric shock!
Prior to cleaning, unplug the appliance
or disconnect the fuse.
Caution!
Risk of damage to property and risk of
minor injuries.
Never clean the appliance with a
n
steam cleaning device!
Do not use sandy or acidic cleaning
n
agents or solvents.
Wipe down the lights and
n
control/display panel with a damp
cloth. No rinse water may enter the
lights or the control/display panel.
No rinse water may enter the
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drainage hole in the evaporation
area.
Never clean the shelves or
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containers in the dishwasher. Doing
so can cause the parts to deform.
Cleaning the appliance
The HydroFresh drawers and the
delicatessen drawer can be removed
for cleaning.
1. Pull out mains plug or switch off
circuit breaker.
2. Remove all food from the appliance
and store in a cool place.
3. Clean the appliance with a soft
cloth, lukewarm water, and a little
pH−neutral detergent.
4. Dry the appliance with a cloth.
5. Wipe down the door seal with clean
water only and thoroughly rub dry
afterwards.
6. After cleaning, switch the appliance
on.
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