Bosch KGV39VWEAG - User Manual

The Bosch Fridge-Freezer is designed for both refrigerating and freezing food, as well as for making ice. It operates on a refrigeration circuit that uses a small quantity of environmentally friendly and flammable refrigerant (R600a). The appliance is suitable for use in home environments and complies with relevant safety regulations for electrical appliances, including noise suppression. It is intended for use up to a maximum height of 2000 meters above sea level.

The appliance features a refrigerator compartment and a freezer compartment. The refrigerator compartment is ideal for storing meat, sausage, fish, dairy products, eggs, ready meals, and pastries. It includes various fittings such as glass shelves, a vegetable container with a humidity controller, a butter and cheese compartment, an egg rack, and a shelf for large bottles. The freezer compartment is used for storing deep-frozen food, making ice cubes, and freezing fresh food.

The appliance is controlled via an intuitive interface, including an On/Off button, a temperature display for the refrigerator compartment, a "super freezing" display, and a refrigerator compartment temperature selection button. The temperature in the refrigerator compartment can be set from +2 °C to +8 °C. The temperature in the freezer compartment is dependent on the refrigerator compartment's setting; lower refrigerator temperatures result in lower freezer temperatures.

An automatic defrosting function is integrated into the refrigerator compartment, where condensation flows into an evaporation area and drains away. The freezer compartment, however, does not defrost automatically to prevent frozen food from thawing.

Usage Features

Upon installation, it is recommended to wait at least one hour before switching on the appliance to allow the compressor oil to settle. Before initial use, the interior should be cleaned. The appliance begins to cool once switched on, and the internal light activates when the door is open. A recommended initial setting for the refrigerator compartment is +4 °C. It may take several hours for the appliance to reach the set temperatures, so food should not be placed inside immediately after switching on.

The appliance's climate class, indicated on the rating plate, determines the permissible ambient temperature range for optimal operation. It can function within the room temperature limits of its indicated climatic class and will not be damaged if operated at colder room temperatures down to +5 °C.

For storing food, it is advised to use fresh, undamaged items and to pack or cover them well to retain aroma, color, and freshness, and to prevent flavor transfer or discoloration of plastic parts. Warm food and drinks should be cooled before being placed in the appliance. Contact between food and the rear panel should be avoided to ensure proper air circulation and prevent freezing to the panel.

The refrigerator compartment has different chill zones due to air circulation. The warmest zone is at the top of the door, suitable for items like hard cheese and butter. The coldest zone is in the pull-out container, ideal for perishable foods such as fish, sausage, and meat.

The vegetable container features a humidity controller, allowing users to adjust air humidity based on the quantity of fruit and vegetables stored. High air humidity is recommended for smaller quantities, and low air humidity for larger quantities. Cold-sensitive fruits and vegetables should be stored outside the refrigerator at temperatures between +8 °C and +12 °C for optimal preservation.

For the freezer compartment, it is crucial to ensure the door is properly closed to prevent thawing, ice buildup, and increased power consumption. The freezing capacity information is available on the rating plate. To utilize the full freezing volume, all fittings can be removed, allowing food to be stacked directly on shelves and the bottom of the compartment.

"Super freezing" should be activated several hours before placing fresh food in the freezer compartment, especially for large quantities, to ensure rapid freezing and prevent unwanted temperature increases. For smaller quantities (up to 2 kg), super freezing may not be necessary. Super freezing automatically switches off after approximately 2½ days.

Frozen food should be purchased undamaged, with a valid "use by" date, and transported in an insulated bag to be quickly placed in the freezer. Only fresh and undamaged food should be frozen, kept separate from already frozen items, and placed in airtight containers to prevent flavor loss or drying out.

Thawing frozen food can be done at room temperature, in the refrigerator, in an electric oven (with or without fan-assisted hot-air), or in the microwave. Thawed food should not be refrozen, except for ready meals (boiled or fried).

The "OK" sticker (on some models) helps verify if the refrigerator compartment has reached the recommended safe temperature range of +4 °C or colder. If "OK" is not displayed, the temperature should be gradually reduced.

Maintenance Features

Regular cleaning of the appliance is essential. Before cleaning, the appliance should be switched off, unplugged, and all frozen food stored in a cool location with an ice pack. The interior should be cleaned with a soft cloth, lukewarm water, and a pH-neutral washing-up liquid, avoiding abrasive, chloride, or acidic cleaning agents, solvents, and scouring sponges. Metallic surfaces can corrode with improper cleaning. Shelves and containers should not be cleaned in a dishwasher as they may deform. The door seal should be wiped with clear water and then dried thoroughly.

The condensation channel and drainage hole should be regularly cleaned with a cotton bud or similar implement to ensure proper drainage. If unpleasant odors occur, the appliance should be switched off, emptied, cleaned thoroughly, and strong-smelling food should be sealed to prevent odor formation.

The interior fittings, including shelves in the door, glass shelves, and pull-out containers, are removable for cleaning. The fascia of the vegetable drawer can also be removed for cleaning.

The freezer compartment requires manual defrosting when the frost layer exceeds 5 mm. Before defrosting, super freezing should be activated for approximately 4 hours to lower food temperature, allowing it to be stored at room temperature for longer. During defrosting, the appliance should be switched off and unplugged. Frozen food should be placed in a cool location. The condensation outlet should be opened, and the shelf for large bottles can be used to collect water. Hot water pans can be placed inside to accelerate defrosting. After defrosting, the freezer compartment should be wiped dry, the condensation outlet closed, and the appliance reconnected and switched on. Sharp objects should not be used to remove frost to avoid damaging refrigerant tubes.

The appliance features a maintenance-free LED light, which should only be repaired by customer service or authorized technicians.

An automatic self-test program is available to identify potential faults that may require customer service. The self-test is initiated by switching the appliance off, waiting 5 minutes, then switching it on and holding the temperature setting button for 3-5 seconds until 2 °C is lit on the temperature display. If the super display flashes for 10 seconds after the test, an error has occurred, and customer service should be contacted.

For any queries, faults, or repair needs, customer service should be contacted. The product number (E no.) and production number (FD no.) can be found on the rating plate and are required for warranty claims or service requests.

Bosch KGV39VWEAG Specifications

General

Category	Refrigerator
Energy Efficiency Class	A+
Width	60 cm
Depth	65 cm
Color	White
Noise Level	39 dB(A)
Freezing capacity in 24 hours	4.5 kg
Climate class	SN-T
Noise emission class	C
Number of Shelves	4
Number of Door Bins	4
Total Capacity	366 L
Total net capacity	366 liters
Net capacity fridge	263 L
Net capacity freezer	87 liters
Refrigerator Capacity	263 L
Freezer Capacity	87 liters
Defrost System	Manual