How to save energy, Operating noises, Defrosting – Bosch B20CS5 User Manual
Page 16: Cleaning the appliance, Warning, Caution, Normal noises, Noises which can be easily rectified

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How to save
energy
q Install the appliance in a cool,
well ventilated room, but not in
direct sunlight and not near a
heat source (radiator, cooker,
etc.). If required, use an
insulating plate.
q Allow warm food and drinks to
cool down before placing in the
appliance!
q When thawing frozen food,
place it in the refrigerator
compartment. The low
temperature of the frozen
products cools the food in the
refrigerator.
q Open and close the door as
briefly as possible.
Operating
noises
Normal noises
Humming - refrigerating unit is
running. The fan in the circulating air
system is running
Bubbling, gurgling or whirring
noises - refrigerant is flowing
through the tubing. Water flowing
into the ice maker.
Clicking - motor is switching on or
off. Solenoid valve on the water
connection is opening or closing.
Rumbling ć Ready ice cubes from
the ice maker are falling into the ice
cube container.
Noises which can be
easily rectified
The appliance is not level
Please align the appliance with a
spirit level. Use the heightĆadjustable
feet or place something under the
feet.
The appliance is touching
adjacent units or appliances
Please move the appliance away
from adjacent units or appliances.
Drawers, baskets or storage
areas are loose or sticking
Please check the removable parts
and, if required, reinsert them.
Receptacles are touching each
other
Please move bottles or receptacles
away from each other.
Defrosting
Defrosting is actuated automatically.
The water which occurs during
defrosting runs down to the
evaporation tray on the rear panel
in the refrigerator and evaporates
automatically.
Cleaning the
appliance
d
WARNING
d
To avoid electrical shock which
can cause severe personal injury
or death, disconnect power to
appliance before cleaning. After
cleaning, reconnect power.
d
CAUTION
d
To avoid personal injuries or
property damage, observe the
following:
- Do not clean the appliance with
a steam cleaner.
- Do not let the water used for
cleaning drip onto the light or
control panel.
- Do not use abrasive or acidic
cleaning agents or solvents
which may damage the
surfaces of the appliance.
- Never clean shelves and
containers in the dishwasher.
The parts may warp.
q Clean the door seal with water
only and then dry thoroughly.
q Clean the appliance with tepid
rinsing water. The rinsing water
must not drip onto the fascia or
light.
Do not place the cold glass shelves
directly from the freezer
compartment into hot water.
Never clean the shelves or
containers in the dishwasher. The
parts may warp.
q After cleaning: insert the main
plug or switch on the fuse.