User manual BOSCH KIV38X20RU

[. . . ] Leaking refrigerant can form a flam mable gas air mixture in rooms which are too small. The amount of refrigerant in your appliance is indicated on the rating plate inside the appliance. x Disposal of your old appliance Old appliances are not worthless rubbish!This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EG concerning used electrical and electronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE). The guideline determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU. ! Warning Redundant appliances: 1. [. . . ] Climatic class SN N ST T Permitted ambient temperature +10 °C to 32 °C +16 °C to 32 °C +16 °C to 38 °C +16 °C to 43 °C Ventilation The air on the rear panel of the appliance heats up. Therefore: Never cover or block ventilation openings! Switching on the appliance Rotate temperature selector, Fig. Interior light is switched on when the door is open. Selecting the temperature We recommend storing perishable foods at a temperature not warmer than +4 °C. When the controller is at a medium setting, the temperature drops to approx. A higher setting lowers the temperature in the refrigerator and freezer compart ments. We recommend: S for short term storage of food: low controller setting (energy saving mode) S for long term storage of food: medium controller setting S set a high controller setting only temporarily if: door is opened frequently, large amounts of food are placed in the refrigerator compartment. If the ambient temperature drops below the permitted temperature limit, the freezer compartment may become too warm. Appliances which feature an ambient temperature switch can run at an ambient temperature of +16 °C to +10 °C when this switch is on. The light inside the appliance continues glowing at a reduced luminosity. If the ambient temperature rises above +16 °C, switch off the switch again. 6 en Refrigerating capacity The temperature in the refrigerator compartment may rise temporarily if large amounts of food or a lot of drinks are placed in the refrigerator compartment. Therefore the temperature controller should be set to a high setting for approx. 7 hours. Store food in the appliance Note the refrigeration zones in the refrigerator compart ment! The air circulation in the refrigerator compartment produce different refrigerant zones: S Coldest zone is between the arrow stamped on the side and the glass shelf situated below. When served, the cheese will not have lost its flavour and the butter will be easy to spread. Operating tips The refrigerator compartment temperature drops temporarily: S if large amounts of fresh food are frozen in the freezer compartment. The refrigerator compartment temperature rises: S if the appliance door is opened frequently, S if large quantities of food are placed in the refrigerator compartment, S if the ambient temperature is high. Please note Wrap or cover food before placing in the appliance. In addition, flavours will not be transferred between foods and the plastic parts will not become discoloured. We recommend that you arrange the food inside the refrigerator as follows: S on the shelves in the main refrigerator section (from the top down): bakery products, ready to eat items, dairy products, meat and salami 7 en S in the vegetable containers: vegetables, lettuce, fruit S in the door racks (from the top down): butter, cheese, eggs, tubes, small bottles, large bottles, milk and fruit juice cartons. S in the freezer compartment: deep frozen goods, ice cubes, ice cream Freezing and storing frozen food Purchasing deep frozen food Packaging must not be damaged. If possible, transport deep frozen food in an insulated bag and place quickly in the freezer compartment. Usable capacity Information on the usable capacity can be found inside your appliance on the rating plate. Storing frozen food 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. S To ensure good air circulation in the appliance, insert the freezer drawers all the way. S If a large quantity of food is to be placed in the freezer compartment, the food can be stacked directly on the wire shelves. [. . . ] Change the bulb (replacement bulb, 220 240 V a. c. , E14 lampholder, see defective bulb for wattage). The light switch is sticking Fig. Power failure; the fuse has been switched off; the mains plug has not been inserted properly. q, see Cleaning the appliance) Floor of the refrigerator compartment is wet. 13 en Fault The temperature in the refrigerator compartment is too cold. Possible cause Temperature has been set too low. Remedial action Increase the temperature. If large quantities of fresh food are Do not exceed max. refrigerator compartment drops temporarily, as the refrigerating unit runs for a long time. [. . . ]