Bosch B36BT830NS/01 Benchmark Built-in Bottom Freezer Refrigerator

Getting to know your appliance

These operating instructions refer to several models. The diagrams may differ.

A. Refrigerator compartment

B. Freezer compartment

1. Light switch
2. Controls
3. Glass shelf
4. Light (LED)
5. Fruit and vegetable container
6. "Cool-fresh” container
7. Ice maker
8. Ventilation
9. Water filter
10. Butter and cheese compartment
11. Door shelf
12. Storage compartments for large bottles
13. Ice cube container
14. Drawer
15. Door drawer

Controls

A. On/Off button

Serves to switch the whole appliance on and off.

B. Ice maker button

Serves to switch the ice maker on and off, see chapter Ice maker.

C. Alarm button

Used to switch off the warning signal, see chapter “Alarm function”.

D. “super” button (refrigerator compartment)

Switches super cooling on and off.

E. “super” button (freezer compartment)

Switches super freezing on and off.

F. Display panel

The temperatures in the refrigerator compartment and in the freezer compartment are shown in the display panel. Activated special functions are shown via “symbol”.

The menus and setting options which are available are represented on the display panel in the setup mode, see chapter “Special functions”.

G. Selection buttons

The temperature setting is activated using the selection buttons, see chapter “Setting the temperature”.

For selecting a menu in the setup mode, see chapter “Special functions”.

H. Setting buttons

The temperature can be changed using the setting buttons, see chapter “Setting the temperature”. More settings can be selected in the setup mode, see chapter “Special functions”.

I. “setup” button

This button starts and ends the setup mode.

If the setup mode is ended using the setup button, the changes which have been made are stored.

J. Vacation button

Is used to switch vacation mode on and off, see chapter “Special functions”, section “Vacation mode”.

Note:

A sound can be heard every time a button is actuated if this function is activated in the sound menu during the setup mode.

Symbols in the display field

Switching the appliance on

Switch on the appliance with the On/Off button.

The appliance begins to cool. Light is switched on when the door is open. The factory has recommended the following temperatures:

• Refrigerator compartment: +37 °F
• Freezer compartment: 0 °F

Operating tips

The appliance features a rail which is fitted to the left door.

The door of the refrigerator compartment can be opened without having to first open the right door.

A heating element is integrated into the bar in order to avoid condensation. This can be switched on and off.

CAUTION:

To prevent damage to the appliance or the furniture fronts, fold the rail when closing the door.

Switching heating on and off

Simultaneously hold down the alarm button and the refrigerator compartment super button for 3 seconds.

When the heating element is activated, the following message lights up in the display panel:

Set the language

The display languages can be changed according to the table in the chapter Setup mode.

In order to change the display language:

1. Press setup button.

2. Press the < or > setting button, until the set language is displayed.

3. Press the + or - setting button, until the desired language is displayed.

4. Press the setup button, in order to store the settings. The set temperature is displayed again in the fascia.

Setting the temperature unit

The temperature can be displayed in degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees Fahrenheit (°F).

1. Press setup button.

The first menu (temperature unit) is displayed.

2. Press the + or - setting button in order to switch between degrees Fahrenheit (°F) and degrees Celsius (°C).

3. Press the setup button, in order to store the settings. The set temperature is displayed again in the fascia.

Setting the temperature

Refrigerator compartment

(can be selected from +35 °F to +46 °F)

We recommend a setting of +37 °F.

Perishable food should not be stored above +37 °F.

1. Activate the setup mode with the selection button >.
2. Set the temperature with the + (warmer) or -(cooler) selection buttons.

Freezer compartment

(can be selected from +7 °F to -9 °F)

We recommend a setting of 0 °F

1. Activate the setup mode with the selection button <. The symbol is displayed.
2. Set the temperature with the + (warmer) or -(cooler) selection buttons.

Special functions

The following special functions can be selected or displayed:

Setup mode

In Setup mode you can make your personal settings.

Switching on

Press setup button.

The first menu (temperature unit) is displayed in the fascia.

Making settings

1. Switch on setup mode.

2. Press the selection button < or >.

The next menu is displayed and its current setting (mostly ON or OFF).

3. Press the setting button + or —.

The setting is stored, if the next menu is selected using < or >.

Switching off

Press setup button. All of the changed settings are stored.

Note:

If no button is selected within 20 seconds, the setup mode ends automatically. All of the changed settings are stored. The set temperature is displayed again in the fascia.

Menus in the setup mode

The following settings can be made.

Vacation mode

If leaving the appliance for a long period of time, you can switch the appliance over to the energy-saving vacation mode.

When Vacation mode is switched on, the following settings are made:

• The appliance works in energy saving mode.
• The illumination is switched off.
• Super cooling or super freezing is then ended (if activated).

Switching on

Press Vacation button. VACATION is displayed in the fascia.

Switching off

Press Vacation button.

The previous settings and temperature values are once again activated.

Sabbath mode

When Sabbath mode is switched on, the following settings are switched off:

• Super cooling
• Super freezing
• Acoustic signal when a button is pressed
• Interior light
• Background illumination of the fascia

Switching on

1. Press and hold down the “super” button on refrigerator compartment.

2. Press Vacation button.

3. Press “super” button and hold down for a further 3 seconds.

The VACATION symbol flashes on the display panel and SABBATH is displayed.

Switching off

Press Vacation button.

The previous settings and temperature values are once again activated.

Energy saving mode

If the energy saving function (eco function) is activated, the appliance switches to energy saving operation. This energy saving function is preset at the factory in order to reduce energy consumption. The background illumination of the fascia is likewise reduced.

Switching on

1. Press setup button.

2. Press the selection button >, until ECO MODE and the current setting (OFF) is displayed.

3. Press the setting button +, in order to reset the setting.

4. Press the setup button, in order to store the setting. ECOis displayed in the fascia.

Switching off

1. Press setup button.

2. Press the selection button >, until ECO MODE and the current setting (ON) is displayed.

3. Press the setting button —, in order to reset the setting.

4. Press the setup button, in order to store the setting.

Alarm function

Note:

As long as a warning is displayed, no buttons can be pressed.

Cause

One door of the appliance has not been closed correctly or has been open too long.

Remedial action

Press the alarm button and close the door. The display goes out.

Refrigerator compartment

The refrigerator compartment is the ideal storage location for ready meals, cakes and pastries, preserved food, condensed milk, hard cheese, fruit and vegetables sensitive to cold as well as tropical fruit.

When purchasing food, please note:

The “purchase freshness” is important for the shelf-life of your food.

In principle, the fresher the produce when placed in the “cool-fresh” compartment, the longer it stays fresh.

Therefore, when buying food, always pay attention to the degree of freshness.

Observe the best-before date specified by the manufacturer for ready products and bottled products.

Arranging food in the appliance

• Wrap or cover food before placing in the appliance. This will retain the aroma, colour and freshness of the food. In addition, flavours will not be transferred between foods and the plastic parts will not become discoloured.
• Allow warm food and drinks to cool down before placing in the appliance.
• Do not block air outlet openings with food in the refrigerator compartment, otherwise the air circulation will be impaired. Food which is stored directly in front of the air outlet openings may be frozen by the cold air flowing out.
• Avoid contact of oil and fat with the plastic parts and door seal.

Super cooling

Super cooling cools the refrigerator compartment as cold as possible for approx. 6 hours. Then the appliance automatically switches to the temperature set prior to super cooling mode.

Switch on super cooling mode, e.g.:

• Before placing large quantities of food in the refrigerator compartment
• For fast cooling drinks

Switching on

Press super cooling button.

The display panel indicates the symbol SUPER#- and the compartment for which the function was switched on.

Switching off

Press super cooling button.

“cool-fresh” drawer

The “cool-fresh” drawer has a temperature of almost 32 °F. Ideal for storing fish, meat, sausage, cheese and milk.

The temperature in the “cool-fresh” drawer can be reduced slightly with the slide control.

We recommend the following controller position:

• COLD: Meat, sausage and poultry
• COLDER: Fish

Freezer compartment

CAUTION: Do not refreeze thawing or thawed food. Before freezing the food, first boil or fry it. Never keep frozen food longer than the maximum storage duration.

Using the freezer compartment

• To store deep-frozen food.
• To make ice cubes.
• To freeze 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!

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 0 °F or lower.
• If possible, transport deep-frozen food in an insulated 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, souffles 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, creme fraTche and mayonnaise.

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:

Cling wrap, tubular film made of polyethylene, aluminum 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, cold-resistant adhesive tape, etc.

Bags and tubular film made of polyethylene can be sealed with a film heat sealer.

Shelf life of frozen food

Depends on the type of food.

At a temperature of 0 °F:

• 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

Super freezing

Food should be frozen solid as quickly as possible in order to retain vitamins, nutritional value, appearance and flavor.

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. 24 hours are necessary when using the maximum freezer capacity fully.

After 2 days the temperature set before super freezing is automatically restored.

Switching on

Press super freezing button.

The display panel indicates the symbol SUPER and the compartment for which the function was switched on.

Switching off

Press super freezing button.

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.

Note:

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.

Ice maker

The ice maker makes ice cubes.

The ice maker starts to make ice cubes as soon as the appliance has reached the set temperature. If the ice cube container is full, the ice maker automatically switches off.

The ice maker can make approx. 100 ice cubes within 24 hours.

Switching on

Note:

If the ice maker is used for the first time and/or a long period of not being used, do not use the ice which is produced in the first day for hygiene reasons. Throw the ice cubes away and clean the container!

1. Make sure that ice maker container is its place and locked into position.
2. Press ice maker button . The symbol ICE is lit on the display panel.
3. Make sure that ice maker container is its place and locked into position.
4. Press ice maker button . The symbol ICE is lit on the display panel.

Switching off

Note:

Before switching off the ice maker, it is most important that you switch the water supply to the appliance off for a few hours.

Press ice maker button.

Water filter

Exchanging the filter cartridge

1. Turn the filter cap on the base of the appliance by 90–180° anti-clockwise.

2. Pull out the filter cartridge

3. Take a new filter cartridge from the packet and remove the protective cap.

4. Take the filter cap off of the used filter cartridge.

5. Place the filter cap on the fresh filter cartridge.

6. With the filter cap in a horizontal position, feed the filter cartridge into the opening on the appliance base as far as it will go.

7. Turn the filter cartridge 90–180° in a clockwise direction.

8. Pour water out of the used filter cartridge. The filter cartridge can be disposed of in the household rubbish.

Note: The appliance could be used without a water filter. If you select this option, replace the water filter with a particle cartridge. In this case the filter display can be deactivated to prevent the filter change display. To purchase a water filter replacement cartridge, contact your local dealer or call 1-800-578-6890.

Cleaning the appliance

Proceed as follows:

1. Before cleaning: Switch the appliance off.
2. Pull out the mains plug or switch off the fuse.
3. Take out the frozen food and store in a cool location. Place the ice pack (if enclosed) on the food.
4. 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.
5. Wipe the door seal with clear water only and then wipe dry thoroughly.
6. After cleaning reconnect and switch the appliance back on.
7. Put the frozen food back in the freezer compartment.

Interior fittings

To clean the equipment, all variable parts of the appliance can be taken out (see chapter Variable interior design).

Cleaning the ice cube container

If ice cubes have not been dispensed for a prolonged period, they will shrink, have a stale taste and stick together. Therefore, the ice cube container should be cleaned regularly.

CAUTION:

A full ice cube container is heavy.

1. Remove the ice cube container.
2. Pull out the container, empty and clean with lukewarm water.
3. Thoroughly dry the container to prevent new ice cubes from sticking.
4. Insert the ice cube container.

Ice cube production continues.

Odours

If you experience unpleasant odours:

1. Switch the appliance off.
2. Take all food out of the appliance.
3. Clean the interior. See chapter “Cleaning the appliance”.
4. Clean all packages.
5. Seal strong smelling food in order to avoid odours from forming.
6. Switch the appliance on again.
7. Store food in the appliance.
8. Check whether the formation of odours is still occuring after 24 hours.
9. Exchange the odour filter. See chapter “Exchange the odour filter”.

Exchange the odour filter

Spare filters are available from your dealer.

1. Opening the filter holder.

2. Remove the used odour filter and replace with a new odour filter.

3. Opening the filter holder.

Light (LED)

Your appliance features a maintenance-free LED light. These lights may be repaired by customer service or authorized technicians only.

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.
• Do not block the ventilation openings in the appliance.
• Allow warm food and drinks to cool down before placing in the appliance!
• When thawing frozen products, place them in the refrigerator. Use the coldness of the frozen food to cool food.
• Open the appliance as briefly as possible!

Operating noises

Quite normal noises

Droning

Motors are running (e.g. refrigeration 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 level

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!

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