


1. Press
power button.
The appliance begins to cool. The alarm off button will blink and a warning sound will beep if the temperature in the freezer compartment is still too warm.
2. Press alarm off button. The warning sound switches off.
3. Set the required temperature. ~"Setting the temperature"
Switching off the appliance
power button.The appliance is no longer cooling.
Disconnecting the appliance
If you are not going to use the appliance for a long period:
1. Interrupt the water supply to the appliance.
2. Take all food out of the appliance.
3. Press
power button.
The appliance is no longer cooling.
4. Pull out the power plug or switch off the circuit breaker.
5. Remove the water filter, empty the ice cube bin and clean the appliance. ~ "Cleaning"
6. Leave the doors and drawers of the appliance open.
You can choose between the units °C and °F:
1. Press menu button.
2. Press °C/°F button.
3. Press
Settings button until settings display
shows °C or °F.
4. Press menu button.
The setting is saved
Recommended temperature
Refrigerator compartment: 37 °F (3 °C)
Freezer compartment: 0 °F (–18 °C)
Cooling compartment
button until the display indicates the required temperature.Freezer compartment
button until the display indicates the required temperature.Super cooling cools the refrigerator compartment as cold as possible.
Switch on super cooling, e.g.:
Note: When super cooling is switched on, increased operating noises may occur.
After approx. 6 hours, the appliance switches to normal operation.
Switching super cooling on/off:
super button.When super cooling is switched on, the button is lit up.
With super freezing, the freezer compartment cools down to the coldest temperature setting of the freezer compartment.
Switch on super freezing, e.g.:
Note: When super freezing is switched on, increased operating noise may occur.
After approx. 8 hours, the appliance automatically returns to normal operation.
Switching super freezing on/off:
super button.When super freezing is switched on, the button lights up
You can set the appliance to save energy with the energy-saving mode.
The appliance automatically sets the following temperatures:
Switch energy-saving mode on or off:
The temperatures are changed, and the display shows the new temperatures. When energysaving mode is switched off, the last temperature set is displayed.
Food stays fresh for even longer with freshness mode.
The appliance automatically sets the following temperature:
The temperature in the freezer compartment remains unchanged.
Switch freshness mode on or off:
The temperature is changed, and the display shows the new temperature. When freshness mode is switched off, the last temperature set is displayed.
If leaving the appliance for a long period, you can switch it to energy-saving vacation mode.
The appliance automatically sets the following temperature:
The temperature in the freezer compartment remains unchanged.
Switch on vacation mode:
The temperature is changed and the display shows the new temperature. Empty the ice cube bin for hygiene reasons.
Switching off vacation mode:
The last temperature set is displayed. For hygiene reasons, dispense water for 5 minutes and discard
All non-essential functions are switched off so you can also use the appliance on the Sabbath.
The appliance switches off the following:
Note: Background illumination of display is reduced in Sabbath mode.
Switch on Sabbath mode:
When Sabbath mode is switched on, the alarm display lights up.
Switching Sabbath mode off:
Note: After approx. 72 hours, the appliance automatically returns to normal operation.
You can adjust the brightness levels of the interior lighting from 0 to 5:
Note:
0 = lighting off
1 = minimum brightness
5 = maximum brightness
1. Press menu button.
2. Press light settings button.
The submenu display shows In.
3. Press
Settings button repeatedly until the settings display shows the desired brightness level.
4. Press menu button.
The setting is saved.
When the change filter alarm switches on, the change filter button lights up. The alarm is designed to switch on every 6 months. It is recommended to change the water filter every 6 months.
Note: An increase in ice and water consumption will cause the change filter alarm to be switched on earlier.
Switching off the change filter alarm:
1. Change water filter or replace with bypass filter. ~ "Water filter"
2. Press and hold change filter button for 3 seconds.
The change filter alarm is switched off and the change filter button no longer lights up. The water filter timer is reset automatically.
If you replace the water filter before the change filter alarm lights up, reset the water filter timer manually:
Note:
1 = water filter timer running
0 = reset water filter timer
1. Press menu button.
2. Press change filter button.
3. Press
Settings button until settings display shows 0.
4. Press menu button.
The setting is saved.
The button lock protects the ice and water dispenser from being operated unintentionally:
Note: When the button lock is switched on, no ice or water can be dispensed. The ice maker continues to produce ice cubes.
The button lock is switched on and the light bar of the lock button lights up. When the button lock is switched off, the light bar of the last button used lights up.
Note: If no ice or water is dispensed for a long period, the ice and water dispenser light will turn off.
You can switch the light of the ice and water dispenser permanently on or off:
The ice and water dispenser light is switched on permanently, and the light bar of the light button lights up
You can adjust the factory-set water bottle filling amount:
Note: The maximum fill time is 60 seconds. The light bars flash during the operation.
1. Press bottle fill button.
2. Place a pitcher or bottle under the water dispenser opening.
3. Simultaneously press and hold bottle fill and crushed buttons until the required water amount has been dispensed. The new water amount is now preset to memory. Every time you press the bottle fill button, that water amount will be dispensed.
If you are not going to use the ice and water dispenser and the ice maker for a long period:
If the appliance door is left open for a while, a warning sound is switched on and the alarm offbutton flashes.
Switching off door alarm:
The warning sound is switched off and the alarm off button no longer flashes.
You can switch the door alarm warning sound on or off:
Note: On = switch on door alarm warning sound
OF = switch off door alarm warning sound
1. Press menu button.
2. Press alarm off button.
3. Press
Settings button until settings display shows On or OF.
4. Press menu button.
The setting is saved.
If the freezer compartment becomes too warm, the warning sound switches on and the alarm off button flashes.
Note: The temperature alarm can be set off without risk to the frozen food in the following situations:
Switching off the temperature alarm:
1. Check that the cause of the temperature alarm has been eliminated.
2. Press the alarm off button.
The warning sound will be switched off and the freezer compartment temperature display will briefly indicate the warmest temperature reached in the freezer compartment. Then the display indicates the set temperature again. The warmest temperature will be measured again and saved.
Note: The alarm off button remains lighted until the set temperature has been reached again.
This appliance is Wi-Fi-capable and can be controlled remotely using a mobile device.
Note: Wi-Fi is a registered trade mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
The appliance functions without a network connection and can still be operated manually via the controls:
Note: Please observe the safety information in this instruction manual. Ensure that this is also observed if you operate the appliance via the Home Connect app and are not at home when doing so. ~ "Important safety instructions"
Follow the instructions in the Home Connect app as well.
Notes
To do this, please take note of the documentation that has also been supplied from Home Connect.
Follow the steps specified by the app to make the settings.
Automatic connection with the WLAN home network (Wi-Fi)
If a router with WPS function is available, the refrigerator can be automatically connected to the home network.
1. Press menu button.
The connect button lights up. The submenu display shows Cn.
2. Press
submenu button repeatedly until submenu display shows AC and the settings display OF.
3. Press
Settings button.
The appliance is ready for automatic connection.
The settings display shows an animation for 2 minutes.
The appliance is ready for automatic connection for as long as the animation is displayed.
4. Within those 2 minutes, activate the WPS function on the home network router (e.g. using WPS button, note the information in the router documentation).
If the connection is successful, On flashes in the settings display.
The refrigerator is ready to connect with the app.
Note: If the settings display shows OF, it was not possible to establish a connection.
1. Check whether the refrigerator is located within the range of the WLAN home network (Wi-Fi).
2. Repeat the process or establish the connection manually.
Manual connection with the WLAN home network (Wi-Fi)
If the available router does not have a WPS function, or or if this is unknown, you can connect the refrigerator to the WLAN home network (Wi-Fi) manually.
1. Press the menu button.
The connect button lights up. The submenu display shows Cn.
2. Press the
submenu button repeatedly until submenu display shows SA and the settings display OF.
3. Press the
Settings button.
The appliance is ready for manual connection.
The settings display shows an animation.
The appliance is ready for manual connection for as long as the animation is displayed.
4. The refrigerator has now set up its own WLAN home network (Wi-Fi) with the network name
HomeConnect.
You can now access this network with your mobile device.
5. Follow the instructions in the app until the process is complete.
The device connects automatically to the app.
Check whether the refrigerator is located within the range of the WLAN home network (Wi-Fi).
Repeat the process.
Connecting the refrigerator to the Home Connect app
The appliance automatically connects to the app with set-up for the first time after a connection to the WLAN home network has been established (Wi-Fi). If the appliance does not automatically connect to the app, connect the appliance manually:
1. Press the menu button. The connect button lights up. The submenu display shows Cn.
2. Press the
submenu button repeatedly until the submenu display shows PA and the settings display OF.
3. Press
Settings button to connect the appliance to the app. The settings display shows an animation. As soon as the refrigerator and the app are connected, the settings display shows On.
4. Open the app and wait until the refrigerator is displayed.
Press Add to confirm the connection between the app and the refrigerator. If the refrigerator is not automatically displayed, click on Add appliance in the app and follow the instructions. As soon as your refrigerator is displayed, add it with +.
5. Follow the instructions in the app until the process is complete.
The submenu display shows PA and the settings display On. The refrigerator has been connected to the app. If the connection fails, check whether the mobile device is connected to the WLAN home network (Wi-Fi). Then try to establish the connection again. If the settings display shows Er, reset the Home Connect settings.
Note: On resetting, all Home Connect settings are reset.
Verifying signal strength
You should verify the signal strength if no connection can be established.
1. Press the menu button. The connect button lights up. The submenu display shows Cn.
2. Press the
submenu button repeatedly until the submenu display shows SI. The settings display shows a value between 0 (no reception) and 3 (full reception). The signal strength should be at least 2. If the signal strength is too weak, the connection may be interrupted.
Reset Home Connect settings
If there is a problem when trying to establish a connection, or if you would like to register the appliance on a different WLAN home network (Wi-Fi), the Home Connect settings can be reset:
1. Press the menu button. The connect button lights up. The submenu display shows Cn.
2. Press the
submenu button repeatedly until submenu display shows rE and the settings display OF.
3. Press
Settings button. The settings display shows an animation for 15 seconds. The display then shows OF settings. The Home Connect settings have been reset
The refrigerator checks at regular intervals whether updates are available for the Home Connect software.
If an update is available, the submenu display shows UP:
Note: All buttons are locked during installation.
Press any button to reset the display to the set temperature.
The refrigerator compartment is suitable for storing meat, sausages, fish, dairy products, eggs, ready meals and pastries.
The temperature can be set from 33° F (1° C) to 43° F (6° C).
The refrigerator compartment can also be used to store highly perishable groceries in the short to medium term. A temperature of +39°F (+4°C) or lower ensures optimum freshness and hygiene of the stored groceries.
Vegetable bin
The vegetable bin is the optimum storage location for fresh fruit and vegetables. You can adjust the humidity in the vegetable bin via the division plate's humidity controller and a special seal.
The humidity in the vegetable bin can be set according to the type and quantity of products to be stored:
Notes

Cold storage bin
The temperatures in the cold storage bin are lower than in the refrigerator compartment. Temperatures below +32 °F (0 °C) may occur.
Ideal for storing fish, meat and sausage. Not suitable for salads, vegetables and groceries sensitive to cold.
Note when storing food
The freezer compartment is suitable for:
The temperature can be set from 6 °F (–14 °C) to –7 °F (–22 °C).
The freezer compartment can be used to store perishable foods long-term almost without any noticeable reduction in quality, as the low temperatures considerably slow down or stop deterioration. Appearance, flavor and all valuable ingredients are largely retained.
The time between putting fresh food in the freezer compartment and it freezing solid depends on the following factors:
You can use the ice and water dispenser to dispense:
To obtain maximal ice production (up to 12 lb (5.4 kg) in a 24 hour period):
Results may vary depending on operating conditions such as:
Observing drinking water quality
All materials used in the ice and water dispenser are odorless and tasteless.
If the water has an aftertaste, this may be due to the following causes:
Note: If you dispense water again after a long period, it may taste stale. Allow water to dispense for at least 5 minutes and discard.
You will obtain optimum water quality if you dispense some water regularly
Operation of the ice and water dispenser
Note: Always hold the glass directly under the dispenser opening.
1. Press cubed button, crushed button or water button.
2. Keep pressing a glass against the dispenser lever until the glass contains the required amount of ice or water.

Bottle fill option
You can dispense a specific water amount with the bottle fill option: Note: The factory-set amount of water is approx. 17 fl oz (0.5 l). ~ "Setting the bottle fill water amount"
1. Press bottle fill button.
2. Place a pitcher or bottle under the water dispenser opening.
3. Press bottle fill button. The bottle filling is dispensed.
Notes

The fully automatic NoFrost system ensures that the appliance remains frost-free. Defrosting is not required
Proceed as follows:
1. Press
power button.
2. Pull out the power plug or switch off the circuit breaker.
3. Take out food and store in a cool location.Place ice pack (if available) on the food.
4. Clean the appliance with a soft cloth, lukewarm water and a little pH-neutral liquid detergent.
5. Wipe door seal with clean water and dry thoroughly with a cloth.
6. Switch appliance back on and load the food.
To clean, take the removable parts out of the appliance. ~ "Equipment"
Telescopic rails
Removing telescopic rails
1. Pull out telescopic rail.
2. Push lock in the direction of the arrow.
3. Detach telescopic rail from the rear pin.
4. Push telescopic rail together, push backwards above the rear pin, and disengage.
Installing telescopic rails
1. Place the extended telescopic rail on the front pin.
2. Pull the telescopic rail forwards slightly until it engages.
3. Insert telescopic rail on the rear pin.
4. Push lock backwards.

Vegetable bin cover
Remove the cover:
1. Take out the vegetable bin.
2. Bend down the cover slightly in the middle and detach at the front on one side.
3. Detach the cover at the front on the other side.
4. Detach the cover at the back and take out.

Installing the cover:
1. Attach the cover at the back.
2. Attach the cover at the front on one side.
3. Bend down the cover slightly in the middle and attach at the front on the other side.
Note: If the cover remains bent, move the humidity controller to allow the cover to engage

Shelf above the vegetable bin
1. Pull out the vegetable bin all the way.
2. Lift the shelf at the front and take out.

Shelf above the cold storage bin
1. Pull the cold storage bin all the way out.
2. Lift the shelf at the front and take out.

Drip tray
1. Press down and remove drip grate in top right corner.
2. Wipe drips away with a soft cloth and clean the drip tray with lukewarm water.
3. Re-insert drip grate.

Odor s If you notice any unpleasant odors:
1. Switch off the appliance with the
power button.
2. Take all food out of the appliance and look for spoiled food or any spillage.
3. Clean the inside.~ "Cleaning"
4. Seal strong-smelling food.
5. Switch the appliance on again.
6. Arrange food in the appliance.
7. After 24 hours, check whether odors are building up again.
Appliance overcooling or food too cold.
Appliance not cooling or food too warm.
Displays do not light up.
Display indicates E….
The alarm off button flashes and a warning signal sounds.
Ice and water dispenser not working.
Ice and water dispenser not working.
Ice cube production is low.
No ice production.
Water is leaking out of the appliance.
Reference file: Bosch B36CD50SNB 500 Series 36" Counter-Depth 3-Door Refrigerator
Series: 500 Series
Additionally, the document applies to other Bosch models: B36CD...