Energy−Saving Tips; Operating Noises; Defrosting; Switching Off And Disconnecting The Appliance - Bosch B26FT Serie Notice D'utilisation Et De Montage

Energy−saving tips
S Install the appliance in a dry, well
ventilated room, but not in direct
sunlight and not near a heat source
(radiator, stove, etc.). Use an
insulating plate, if required.
S Allow warm food and drinks to cool
down before placing in the
appliance.
S When thawing frozen food, place it
in the refrigerator compartment.
The low temperature of the frozen
products cools the food in the
refrigerator.
S Open and close the appliance
doors as quickly as possible.

Operating noises

Normal noises
Humming − refrigerating unit is
running. The fan in the circulating air
system is running.
Bubbling, whirring or gurgling
noises − refrigerant is flowing through
the tubing or water is flowing into the
ice maker.
Clicking − motor is switching on or off.
The solenoid valve at the water
connection is opening or closing.
Rumbling − ready ice cubes from the
ice maker are falling into the ice cube
container.
Solving simple noise
problems
The appliance is not level
Align the appliance using a level. Use
the height−adjustable feet or place
something under the feet.
The appliance is touching adjacent
units or appliances
Move the appliance away from
adjacent units or appliances.
Loose or sticking drawers, baskets
or storage areas
Check the removable parts and, if
required, reinsert them.
Receptacles are touching each
other
Move bottles or receptacles slightly
away from each other.

Defrosting

Freezer compartment
The fully automatic Nofrost system
ensures that the freezer compartment
remains free of ice. Defrosting is no
longer required.
Refrigerator compartment
Defrosting takes place automatically.
The condensation runs through the
drainage hole into an evaporation pan
at the rear of the appliance.
Switching off and
disconnecting the
appliance
Switching off the
appliance
Unplug the appliance or switch off the
fuse.
Disconnecting the
appliance
If the appliance is not used for an
extended period of time:
1. It is imperative that you disconnect
the water supply to the appliance
for a few hours before switching off
the appliance.
2. Remove all food from the
appliance.
3. Unplug the appliance.
4. Remove and dispose of the filter
cartridge.
5. Empty and clean the ice cube
container.
6. Clean the appliance interior (see
"Cleaning the appliance").
To prevent odors, leave the appliance
doors open.

Cleaning

WARNING
Risk of electric shock!
Unplug the appliance or switch off
the fuse before cleaning the
appliance.
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury or
damage to property, observe the
following:
Never use a steam cleaner to
clean the appliance.
Do not use abrasive or acidic
cleaning agents or solvents.
Wipe lights and the control and
display panel with a damp cloth
only. Do not let water used for
cleaning drip into the lights or
onto the control and display panel.
Do not let cleaning water run into
the drainage hole in the
evaporation area.
Never clean shelves and
containers in a dishwasher. The
parts may warp.
Cleaning the appliance
The Vita Fresh compartments and deli
drawer can be removed for cleaning.
1. Unplug the appliance or switch off
the fuse.
2. Remove all food from the appliance
and store in a cool location.
3. Clean the appliance with a soft
cloth, using lukewarm water and a
small amount of pH−balanced
dishwashing liquid.
4. Rub dry when done.
5. Wipe the door seal with clear water
only and then thoroughly wipe dry.
6. After cleaning, reconnect to switch
on the appliance.
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