Brand: BOSCH
Category: Refrigerator
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for KFN96
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 8:38 p.m.
Warranty Information
Contact Customer Service for warranty details; minimum 2-year warranty in the European Economic Area.
- Switching on the appliance: Connect electrically, wait for cooling, switch off warning tone, set temperature.
- Operating tips: Allow several hours for temperature to stabilize, front/side panels may heat up, wait for vacuum to offset after door closure, temperature varies with door opening frequency, load capacity, food temperature, ambient temperature, and direct sunlight.
- Switching off the appliance: Disconnect from power supply.
- Setting the temperature: Press Fridge/Freezer repeatedly to adjust temperature. Recommended: Fridge 4°C, Freezer -18°C.
- Button lock: Press and hold 'lock' for three seconds to activate/deactivate.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Fault | Cause and troubleshooting |
|---|---|
| The appliance is not cooling, the displays and lighting are lit. | Showroom mode is switched on. 1. Disconnect the appliance from the mains. 2. Reconnect after five minutes. 3. Wait at least 30 seconds and then press mode for 15 seconds. 4. Check if cooling. |
| The LED lighting does not work. | Different causes possible. Call customer service. |
| Home Connect is not working properly. | Different causes possible. Go to www.home-connect.com. |
| E or d appears in the temperature display. | Electronics detected a fault. 1. Switch off the appliance. 2. Disconnect from mains. 3. Reconnect after five minutes. 4. If message persists, call customer service. |
| A warning signal sounds and alarm flashes. | The appliance door is open. Close the appliance door. |
| The door alarm is switched on. | 1. Press any touch field. 2. After several hours, check freezer temperature. |
| A warning tone sounds and the temperature display (freezer compartment) and alarm flash. | External ventilation openings are covered. Remove obstructions. Larger quantities of fresh food were added. Switch on Super freezing before adding large amounts of food. |
| The temperature alarm is switched on. | Different causes possible. 1. Switch off the appliance. 2. Switch back on after five minutes. Check temperature. |
| The temperature differs greatly from the setting. | Different causes possible. 1. Switch off the appliance. 2. Switch back on after five minutes. Check temperature. |
| The appliance hums, bubbles, buzzes, gargles, clicks or crackles. | Not a fault. Motor running, refrigerant flow, automatic defrosting. No action required. |
| The appliance makes noises. | The appliance is not level. Align with spirit level and screw feet. Appliance is not free-standing. Observe minimum clearances. Fittings wobble or stick. Check and replace fittings. Bottles or containers touching. Move them apart. Super freezing is switched on. No action required. |