Storage and disposal
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16.1 Power failure
During a power failure, the temperature in the appliance
rises; this reduces the storage time and the quality of the
frozen food.
Notes
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Open the appliance as little as possible during a power
failure and do not place any other food in the appliance.
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Check the quality of the food immediately after a power
failure.
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Dispose of any frozen food that has defrosted and is
hotter than 41 °F (5 °C).
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Cook or fry slightly thawed frozen food, and then ei-
ther consume it or freeze it again.
16.2 Conducting an appliance self-test
1.
2.
Disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
Unplug the appliance from the power source or switch
off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.
3.
Connect the appliance to the electricity supply after 5
minutes.
4.
5.
Within the first 2 minutes after switching on, press and
hold
for 10 seconds until an audible signal sounds.
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The appliance self-test starts.
a
While the appliance self-test is running, a long audible
signal sounds.
a
If, at the end of the appliance self-test, two audible sig-
nals sound and the temperature display indicates the
set temperature, your appliance is OK. The appliance
switches to normal operation.
a
If, at the end of the appliance self-test, five audible sig-
nals sound and the submenu setting display shows ,
inform customer service.
Storage and disposal
17 Storage and disposal
Storage and disposal
Here you can find out how to prepare your appliance for
storage. You can also find out how to dispose of used ap-
pliances.
17.1 Taking the appliance out of operation
1.
2.
Disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
Unplug the appliance from the power source or switch
off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.
3.
Disconnect the appliance from the drinking water con-
nection.
4.
Remove all of the food.
5.
6.
7.
To ensure the ventilation inside the appliance, leave the
appliance open.
17.2 Disposal of your old appliance
Environmentally compatible disposal allows valuable raw
materials to be recycled.
WARNING
Risk of harm to health!
Children can lock themselves in the appliance, thereby
putting their lives at risk.
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Remove the appliance doors and the appliance drawer.
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To prevent children from climbing in, leave shelves and
containers in the appliance.
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Keep children away from the discarded appliance.
WARNING
Risk of fire!
If the tubes are damaged, flammable refrigerant and harm-
ful gases may escape and ignite.
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Do not damage the tubes of the refrigerant circuit or the
insulation.
1.
Unplug the appliance from the power supply.
2.
Cut through the power cord.
3.
Dispose of the appliance in an environmentally compati-
ble manner.
Information about current disposal methods can be ob-
tained from your specialist dealer or local authority.
Customer service
18 Customer service
Customer service
If you have any questions, are unable to eliminate an is-
sue in the appliance yourself, or the appliance needs to be
repaired, please contact our Customer Service.
We will work to find an appropriate solution for you thereby
avoiding unnecessary visits by a service provider.
With any warranty repair, we will make sure your appli-
ance is repaired by a trained authorized service provider
using genuine replacement parts. We use only genuine re-
placement parts for all repairs.
Detailed information on the warranty period and terms of
warranty can be found in the Statement of Limited Product
Warranty, from your retailer, or on our website.
If you contact the Customer Service, you will require the
product number (E-Nr.) and the production number (FD) of
your appliance.
USA:
1-800-944-2904
www.bosch-home.com/us/owner-support/get-support
www.bosch-home.com/us/shop
CA:
1-800-944-2904
www.bosch-home.ca/en/service/get-support
www.bosch-home.ca/en/service/cleaners-and-accessories
For assistance with connecting to Home Connect™, you
can also view instructions here:
www.home-connect.com/us/en/help-support/set-up
18.1 Product number (E-Nr.) and production
number (FD)
You can find the product number (E-Nr.) and the produc-
tion number (FD) on the appliance's rating plate.
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Making a note of your appliance's details and the Cus-
tomer Service telephone number will enable you to find
them again quickly.
