Bosch GSN32X23GB Upright freezer Exxcel Operating instructions

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Information concerning disposal . . . . . .
Safety and warning information . . . . . . .
Connecting the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . .
Getting to know your appliance . . . . . . .
Fascia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Note ambient temperature and
ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switching on the appliance . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting the temperature . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Usable capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Freezer compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Freezing and storing frozen food . . . . . .
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Freezing fresh food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Freezing food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Super freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Features of the freezer compartment . . .
Defrosting frozen produce . . . . . . . . . . .
Switching off the appliance . . . . . . . . . . .
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tips for saving energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Eliminating minor faults yourself . . . . . . .
Customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Information concerning Safety and warning
disposal
information
x Disposal of packaging
The packaging protects your appliance
from damage during transit. All packaging
materials are environmentally friendly and
recyclable. Please contribute to a better
environment by disposing of packaging
materials in an environmentallyĆfriendly
manner.
Please ask your dealer or inquire at your
local authority about current means of
disposal.
x Disposal of your old
appliance
Old appliances are not worthless rubbish!
Valuable raw materials can be reclaimed
by recycling old appliances.
This appliance is labelled in
accordance with European Directive
2002/96/EG concerning used
electrical and electronic appliances
(waste electrical and electronic
equipment Д† WEEE). The guideline
determines the framework for the return
and recycling of used appliances as
applicable throughout the EU.
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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.
Keep all documentation for subsequent
use or for the next owner.
Technical safety
S This appliance contains a small quantity
of environmentallyĆfriendly but flamĆ
mable R600a refrigerant. 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 or switch off the fuse.
- Notify customer service.
Warning
Redundant appliances:
1. Pull out the mains plug.
2. Cut off the power cord and discard with
the mains plug.
Refrigerators contain refrigerants and the
insulation contains gases. Refrigerant and
gases must be disposed of properly.
Ensure that tubing of the refrigerant circuit
is not damaged prior to proper disposal.
The more refrigerant an appliance
contains, the larger the room must be.
Leaking refrigerant can form a flamĆ
mable gasĆair 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.
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S Only customer service may change
the power cord and carry out any other
repairs. Improper installations and
repairs may put the user at considerable
risk.
S People who have limited physical,
sensory or mental abilities or inadequate
knowledge must not use this appliance
unless they are supervised or given
meticulous instructions.
Important information when
using the appliance
S Do not store bottled or canned drinks
(especially carbonated drinks) in the
freezer compartment. Bottles and cans
may explode!
S Never use electrical appliances inside
the appliance (e. g. heaters, electric ice
makers, etc.). Risk of explosion!
S Never use a steam cleaner to defrost
or clean the appliance. The steam may
penetrate electrical parts and cause
a shortĆcircuit.
Risk of electric shock!
S Do not use pointed or sharpĆedged
implements to remove frost or layers
of ice.
You could damage the refrigerant
tubing. Leaking refrigerant may ignite
or cause eye injuries.
S Do not store products which contain
flammable propellants (e. g. spray cans)
or explosive substances in the
appliance. Explosion hazard!
S Do not stand or support yourself on
the base, drawers or doors, etc.
S Before defrosting or cleaning the
appliance, switch off the appliance,
pull out the mains plug or switch off
the fuse.
Pull on the mains plug, not on the power
cord.
S Bottles which contain a high percentage
of alcohol must be sealed and stored in
an upright position.
S Keep plastic parts and the door seal
free of oil and grease. Otherwise, parts
and door seal will become porous.
S Never cover or block the ventilation
openings for the appliance.
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S Never put frozen food straight from the
freezer compartment into your mouth.
Risk of lowĆtemperature burns!
S Avoid prolonged touching of frozen
food, ice or the evaporator pipes, etc.
Risk of lowĆtemperature burns!
Children in the household
S Keep children away from packaging
and its parts. Danger of suffocation from
folding cartons and plastic film!
S Do not allow children to play with the
appliance!
S If the appliance features a lock, keep
the key out of the reach of children.
General requirements
The appliance is suitable
S for freezing food,
S for making ice.
The appliance is designed for domestic
use.
The appliance has been
interference -suppressed in compliance
with EU Directive 2004/108/EC.
The refrigerant circuit has been tested for
leaks.
This product complies with the relevant
safety regulations for electrical appliances
(EN 60335/2/24).
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Connecting
the appliance
Getting to know your
appliance
After installing the appliance, wait at least
1 hour until the appliance starts up.
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 socket should be freely accessible.
Connect the appliance only to
220Д‡240 V/50 Hz alternating current via
a correctly installed earthed socket.
The socket must be fused with a 10 A
to 16 A fuse.
Please fold out the illustrated last page.
These operating instructions refer to
several models.
If the appliance is to be operated in
a nonĆEuropean country, check on
the rating plate whether the indicated
voltage and current type correspond
to the values of your mains supply.
The rating plate is situated in the bottom
leftĆhand side of the appliance. The power
cord may be replaced by a technician
only.
Fig. 1
1Д†5 Fascia
Warning
Never connect the appliance to electronic
energy saver plugs or to power inverters
which convert the direct current to 230 V
alternating current (e.g. solar equipment,
power supplies on ships).
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The illustrations may differ.
* not all models
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No Frost System
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Freezer compartment flap
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Ice cube maker/pizza box*
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Freezer shelf
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Freezer drawer (large)
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Freezer drawer (small)
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Ventilation opening
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HeightĆadjustable feet
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Ice blocks*
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FrozenĆfood calendar
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Fascia
Fig. 2
1 On/Off button
Switches the whole appliance on and
off.
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Temperature selection button
3
The button sets the temperature in the
freezer compartment.
Temperature display
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Note ambient
temperature and
ventilation
The climatic class can be found on the
rating plate. It specifies the ambient
temperatures at which the appliance may
be operated. The rating plate can be
found inside the appliance at the bottom
leftĆhand side.
The numbers correspond to the set
freezer compartment temperatures
in В°C.
Climatic category
Permitted ambient
temperature
SN
+10 В°C to 32 В°C
alarm" button
N
+16 В°C to 32 В°C
Used to switch off the warning signal
(see chapter entitled Warning
signal".)
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+16 В°C to 38 В°C
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+16 В°C to 43 В°C
Super button
Switches super freezing on and off.
Ventilation
Fig. 3
The air at the back of the appliance will
heat up. This warm air must be allowed to
freely escape, otherwise the refrigerating
machine must perform more. This raises
electricity consumption. Hence, the
airĆinlet and outlet apertures should never
be covered or blocked off!
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Switching on
the appliance
Selecting
the temperature
Fig. 2
Switch on the appliance with On/Off
button 1. Warning signal is emitted.
Fig. 2
The freezer compartment temperature
can be adjusted from -16 В° to -32 В°C.
Press temperature alarm button 4 to
switch off the warning signal.
Keep pressing temperature setting
button 2 until the required setting is lit on
the temperature display.
The temperature display 3 flashes and
the alarm button display 4 is lit up,
until the appliance has reached the set
temperature.
Operating tips
S When the freezer compartment has
reached its operating temperature, the
temperature display 3 is lit continuously.
S The sides of the housing are sometimes
heated slightly. This prevents
condensation in the area of the door
seal.
S If you cannot open the freezer
compartment door immediately after
closing it, wait 2Д‡3 minutes until the
partial vacuum has equalised.
S Fully automatic No Frost system keeps
the freezer compartment free of ice.
Defrosting is no longer required.
We recommend a setting of -18 В°C in the
freezer compartment.
Warning signal
Door warning signal
The door warning signal switches on if the
appliance door is left open for longer than
one minute.
Temperature warning
The temperature warning signal switches
on if the freezer compartment is too
warm.
Alarm
button
Temperature Explanation
display
illuminates flashes
Temperature
warning:
Frozen food is not at
risk of thawing.
flashes
flashes
Thaw warning:
Frozen food is at risk
of thawing.
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Alarm
button
Temperature Explanation
display
flashes
illuminates
Thaw warning:
At some time the
freezer compartment
was too warm.
Frozen food is at risk
of thawing.
Usable capacity
Information on the usable capacity can be
found inside your appliance on the rating
plate.
Fully utilising the freezer
volume
Thaw warning
If taste, odour and appearance have not
changed, the food can be boiled or fried
and then refrozen.
The maximum amount of food can be
placed in the freezer by removing several
fittings. The food can be stacked directly
on the freezer shelves.
No longer store the frozen produce for the
max. storage period.
Note
To comply with the values indicated on
the rating plate, the fittings at the very
top and bottom should remain in the
appliance.
Temperature warning
The warning signal may switch on without
any risk to the frozen food:
S When the appliance is switched on.
S When large quantities of fresh food are
placed in the appliance.
S If the freezer compartment door is open
too long.
Switching off the warning signal
Fig. 2
If the alarm button 4 is pressed, the
warning signal switches off and the
display is reset to standby.
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Removing the fittings:
S Pull out the freezer drawer all the way,
lift at the front and remove. Fig. 4
S Open freezer compartment flap, hold
one of the bearing pins and remove flap.
Fig. 5
S If appliances feature an ice maker,
the latter can be taken out. Fig. 6
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Freezer compartment Freezing fresh food
Use the freezer
compartment
S For storing frozen food
S Making ice cubes
S For freezing food
Ensure that the freezerĆcompartment
door is always closed! If the door is open,
the frozen food will thaw. The freezer
compartment will become covered in
a thick layer of ice. Also: energy will be
wasted due to high power consumption!
Freezing and storing
frozen food
Buying frozen food
The packaging must not be damaged.
Note the sellĆby date.
Freezing food yourself
If you are freezing food yourself, use only
fresh, undamaged food.
The following foods are suitable for
freezing:
Meat and sausage products, poultry and
game, fish, vegetables, herbs, fruit, cakes
and pastries, pizza, ready meals,
leftovers, egg yolk and eggĆwhite.
The following foods are not suitable
for freezing:
Eggs in shells, soured cream and
mayonnaise, green salads, radishes and
onions.
Blanching vegetables and fruit
To retain colour, flavour, aroma and
vitamin C, vegetables and fruits should
be blanched prior to freezing.
Blanching is the brief immersion
of vegetables and fruit in boiling water.
Literature on freezing and blanching
is available in bookshops.
The temperature in the supermarket
freezer should be -18 ВєC or lower.
Transport the frozen food in an insulating
bag, where possible and put it quickly into
the freezer compartment.
Storing frozen food
To ensure good air circulation in the
appliance, insert the freezer drawers all
the way.
Preferably freeze large quantities of food
in the top compartments, where food
freezes particularly quickly and therefore
also gently.
Do not cover the ventilation slots on the
rear panel with frozen food!
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Freezing food
Freeze fresh, undamaged food only.
Keep food which is to be frozen away
from food which is already frozen.
To prevent food from losing its flavour
or drying out, place in airtight containers.
Max. freezer capacity
Information about the max. freezing
capacity within 24 hours can be found
on the rating plate.
How to wrap food correctly:
1. Place the food in the wrapping.
2. Press out air.
3. Seal the wrapping.
4. Label the wrapping with the contents
and date.
The following products are suitable
for wrapping food:
Plastic film, polyethylene blown film,
aluminium foil and freezer tins.
These products can be purchased from
your dealer.
The following products are not
suitable for wrapping food:
Wrapping paper, greaseproof paper,
cellophane, refuse bags and used
shopping bags.
The following products are suitable
for sealing the wrapped food:
Rubber bands, plastic clips, string,
coldĆresistant adhesive tape or similar.
Bags and polyethylene blown film can be
sealed with a film sealer.
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Shelf life of frozen food
Depends on the type of food.
At a temperature setting of -18 В°C:
S Fish, sausage, ready meals and cakes
and pastries:
up to 6 months
S Cheese, poultry and meat:
up to 8 months
S Vegetables and fruit:
up to 12 months
Super freezing
Food should be frozen solid as quickly
as possible in order to retain vitamins,
nutritional value, appearance and flavour.
To prevent an undesirable temperature
rise when placing fresh food in the freezer
compartment, switch on super freezing
several hours beforehand. As a rule,
4-6 hours is adequate.
If max. freezing capacity is to be utilised,
24 hours are required. Smaller quantities
of food (up to 2 kg) can be frozen without
super freezing.
Switching on and off
Fig. 2
Press super freezing button 5.
If the super freezing has been switched on
the button is lit.
Super freezing switches off automatically
after 2ВЅ days.
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Features of the freezer
compartment
(not all models)
Large freezer drawer
Fig. 1/10
For freezing and storing large food items,
e.g. turkey, duck and goose.
Freezer calendar
Fig. 7/A
The figures next to the symbols indicate
the permitted storage period in months of
the produce. If frozen produce is
purchased, comply with the
manufacturer's date or sellĆby date.
Ice block
Fig. 7/B
If a power failure or malfunction occurs,
the ice blocks can be used to slow down
the thawing process. The longest storage
time is obtained by placing the ice block
directly on the food in the top
compartment.
Fig. 8/B
1. Remove the ice cube tray,
fill ¾ full of water and reĆinsert.
2. When the ice cubes are frozen,
rotate the knobs on the ice cube trays
several times to the right and release.
The ice cubes loosen and fall into the
storage container.
3. Remove ice cubes from the storage
container
Defrosting frozen
produce
Depending on the type of food and
intended use, frozen produce can be
defrosted:
S At room temperature,
S In a refrigerator,
S In an electric oven, with/without fan
assisted hotĆair,
S In a microwave
To save space, the ice block can be
stored in the door compartment.
Note
Do NOT refreeze food which is beginning
to defrost or which has already defrosted.
Only food which is subsequently prepared
(cooked or fried) may be refrozen.
The ice blocks can also be used to cool
food temporarily, e.g. in a cold bag.
No longer store the frozen produce for the
max. storage period.
Making ice cubes
Fig. 8/A
Fill the ice tray Вѕ full of water and place
in the bottom of the freezer compartment.
If the ice tray is stuck to the freezer
compartment, loosen with a blunt
implement only (spoonĆhandle).
To loosen the ice cubes, twist the ice tray
slightly or hold briefly under flowing water.
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Switching off the
appliance
Press button Fig. 2/1. Temperature
display lamp Fig. 2/3 goes out. The
cooling process and the lighting are
thereby switched off.
Disconnecting the
appliance
If the appliance is not to be used for
a prolonged period:
Cleaning the appliance
Attention!
Do not use abrasive, chloride or acidic
cleaning agents or solvents.
Do not use scouring or abrasive sponges.
The metallic surfaces in the appliance
could corrode.
Never clean shelves and containers in the
dishwasher. The parts may warp!
1. Switching off the appliance.
Proceed as follows:
S Before cleaning: Switch off the
appliance.
2. Pull out the mains plug or switch off
the fuse.
S Pull out the mains plug or switch off the
fuse!
3. Cleaning the appliance.
S Take out the frozen food and store in
a cool location. Place the ice block
(if enclosed) on the food.
4. Leave the appliance door open.
Defrosting
Freezer compartment
The fully automatic Nofrost system
ensures that the freezer compartment
remains free of ice. Defrosting is no longer
required.
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S Clean the appliance with a soft cloth,
lukewarm water and a little pHĆneutral
washingĆup liquid. The rinsing water
must not run into the light.
S Wipe the door seal with clear water only
and then wipe dry thoroughly.
S After cleaning reconnect and switch on
the appliance.
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Tips for saving energy
S Install the appliance in a cool, well
ventilated room, but not in direct
sunlight and not near a heat source
(radiator, cooker, etc.). Otherwise,
useД‚an insulating plate.
S Allow warm food and drinks to cool
down outside the appliance.
S When thawing frozen food, place it in
the refrigerator compartment. The low
temperature of the frozen food will
thenД‚cool the food in the refrigerator
compartment.
S Open the appliance door as briefly
asД‚possible.
S Occasionally clean the rear of the
appliance with a vacuum cleaner or
paint brush to prevent an increased
power consumption.
S Observe required distance of 60 mm to
the back wall.
The heated air can then escape without
obstruction.
Operating noises
Normal noises
Humming - refrigerating unit is running.
Bubbling, gurgling or whirring noises refrigerant is flowing through the tubing.
Clicking - motor is switching on or off.
Preventing noises
The appliance is not level
Please align the appliance with a spirit
level. Use the heightĆadjustable feet
or place something under the feet.
The appliance is not freeĆstanding
Please move the appliance away from
adjacent units or appliances.
Drawers or storage areas wobble
or stick
Please check the removable parts and,
if required, reinsert them.
Bottles or receptacles are touching
each other
Please move bottles or receptacles away
from each other.
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Eliminating minor faults yourself
Before you call customer service, please check whether you can eliminate the fault by
yourself based on the following information.
A technician who is called out for consultation purposes will charge the customer, even
if the appliance is still under guarantee.
Fault
Possible cause
Remedial action
In some cases it is adequate to switch off the
appliance for 5 minutes.
Temperature
differs greatly from
the set value.
If the temperature is too high wait a few hours
and check whether the temperature has
approached the set value.
If the temperature is too low check
the temperature again the next day.
Displays do not
illuminate.
Power failure!
S The fuse has tripped.
Check whether the power is on, the fuse must
be switched on.
S The mains plug has not been
inserted properly.
Alarm display,
Fig. 2/4, comes
on, acoustic
warning signal
sounds.
Fault Д‡ the freezer compartment
is too warm!
To switch off the warning signal, press the
Alarm button.
S The ventilation openings have
been covered.
Ensure that there is adequate ventilation.
S Freezer compartment door is
open.
Close the door.
S Too much food was placed in
the freezer compartment at
once.
When the fault has been
eliminated, the indicator light
goes out shortly afterwards.
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Do not exceed max. freezing capacity.
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Fault
Possible cause
Remedial action
Alarm display,
Fig. 2/4 flashes,
acoustic warning
signal sounds.
Fault Д‡ the freezer compartment
is too warm!
Frozen food is at risk!
To stop the flashing display and the warning
signal, press the Alarm button 4.
S Freezer compartment door is
open.
Close the door.
S The ventilation openings have
been covered.
Ensure that there is adequate ventilation.
S Too much food was placed in
the freezer compartment at
once.
Do not exceed max. freezing capacity.
When the fault has been
eliminated, the indicator light
goes out shortly afterwards.
If taste, odour and appearance have not
changed, the food can be boiled or fried and
then refrozen.
No longer store the frozen produce for the
max. storage period.
The evaporator
(refrigeration
generator) in the
Nofrost system is
so iced over that
it can no longer
be defrosted fully
automatically.
The freezer compartment door
was open for too long.
To defrost the evaporator, take the frozen food
out of the baskets, wrap up the food and store
in a cool location. Switch off the appliance and
move it away from the wall.
After approx. 20 min. the water begins to run
into the evaporation pan (at the rear of the
appliance, see Fig. 9). To prevent the
evaporation pan from overflowing, mop up
water several times with a sponge.
The evaporator is defrosted when the water
stops running into the evaporation pan. Clean
the interior. Switch the appliance back on
again.
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 (EĆNr.) and production
number (FD).
These specifications can be found on the
rating plate. Fig. 0
To prevent unnecessary callĆouts, please
assist customer service by quoting the
product and production numbers.
This will save you additional costs.
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