Bosch Ref Bottom Mount
Bosch Ref Bottom Mount
Repair Instructions
Refrigerator/Freezer Combination
(Bottom Mount)
R
REEPPA
AIIR
R IIN
NSSTTR
RUUC
CTTIIO
ONN
R
REEFFR
RIIG
GEER
RAATTO
ORR//FFR
REEEEZZEER
RCCO
OMMB
BIIN
NAATTIIO
ONN ((B
BOOTTTTO
OMMM
MOOU
UNNTT))
1 SAFETY ........................................................ 3 4 COMPONENTS ...........................................10
2 INSTALLATION ............................................ 4 4.1 Compressor Compartment .............................................. 10
4.2 Display Electronic............................................................. 11
3 OPERATION ................................................. 5 4.3 Fridge Compartment Sensor ........................................... 11
3.1 Power Button....................................................................... 6 4.4 Fridge Evaporator Sensor................................................ 11
3.2 Ice Button ............................................................................ 6 4.5 Fridge Thermo Fuse ......................................................... 11
3.3 Alarm off Button.................................................................. 6 4.6 Fridge Evaporator Fan ..................................................... 12
3.4 Super cool Button............................................................... 6 4.7 Freezer Evaporator Compartment................................... 13
3.5 Super freezer Button........................................................... 6 4.8 Freezer Evaporator Sensor and Thermo Fuse ............... 13
3.6 Display ................................................................................. 6 4.9 Freezer Evaporator Fan.................................................... 13
3.7 Arrow Button ....................................................................... 6 4.10 Icemaker (in FC)................................................................ 14
3.8 Plus & Minus Button ........................................................... 6 4.11 Motorized Shelf Assembly (optional).............................. 15
3.9 Setup Button ....................................................................... 7 4.12 Trio Door Heater (Flip mullion) ........................................ 15
3.10 Vacation Button .................................................................. 7 4.13 Hinge System .................................................................... 16
3.11 Motorized Shelf Button....................................................... 7 4.14 Temperature Limiter Switch (From FD 8802) ................. 16
3.12 Super Cooling Mode ........................................................... 8 4.15 Stop valve (From FD 8803)............................................... 17
3.13 Super Freezing Mode.......................................................... 8 4.16 Modified Adjustable Back Roller (From FD 8712) .......... 17
3.14 Vacation Mode..................................................................... 8 4.17 Air Seperator ..................................................................... 18
3.15 Sabbath Mode ..................................................................... 8 5 FUNCTIONS................................................19
3.16 ECO Mode............................................................................ 9
5.1 Cooling System................................................................. 19
3.17 After Filter Change (only for US version).......................... 9
5.2 Electronic Controller ........................................................ 20
3.18 Deactivating the Filter Change Display (only for US
version) .............................................................................................. 9 5.3 NTC Sensor ....................................................................... 20
5.4 Fridge Compartment Closed-Loop Control .................... 20
5.5 Freezer Compartment Closed-Loop Control .................. 20
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5.6 Compressor....................................................................... 21 6.13 Voltage Measuring from Motorized Shelf Motor ............ 41
5.7 Magnetic Valve (optional)................................................. 21 7 FAULT DIAGNOSTICS ...............................42
5.8 Evaporator Fan.................................................................. 22
7.1 Fault Displays ................................................................... 42
5.9 Condenser Fan.................................................................. 22
7.2 Icemaker Fault Diagnostics ............................................. 43
5.10 Adaptive Defrost (Fridge) ................................................. 22
7.3 Icemaker Fault Display..................................................... 46
5.11 Adaptive Defrost (Freezer) ............................................... 23
7.4 Checking of Icemaker Sensor ......................................... 51
5.12 Alarm Function.................................................................. 24
7.5 No Ice / Ice Formation at Water Inlet of Ice Maker ......... 52
5.13 Trio Door Heater................................................................ 24
7.6 No ice / Appliances until FD 8705.................................... 53
5.14 Thermal Cut-out ................................................................ 24
7.7 Icing in the Freezer Compartment................................... 54
5.15 Temperature Limiter Switch (From FD 8802).................. 24
7.8 Wrong Declaration of Filling Rate on Nameplates......... 55
5.16 Icemaker ............................................................................ 25
7.9 Water Leakage in Water Line Connection Hose ............ 55
5.17 Special Programs.............................................................. 28
7.10 Noise coming from Condenser Area............................... 56
6 REPAIR....................................................... 33 7.11 Pilot Valve (Back flow Protector) is reversing 180° ....... 57
6.1 Mini Manual (only for US Version) ................................... 33 7.12 Condensation on the Evaporator Cover & Door
Alignment in Trio Door (French Door) Models ............................. 58
6.2 Opening the Refrigeration Circuit ................................... 33
7.13 Motorized shelf is vibrating and noisy............................ 64
6.3 Leaks on Intake Side......................................................... 33
6.4 Compressor Change......................................................... 33 8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.................69
6.5 Removal of Inverter Module ............................................. 34 8.1 Data Sheet ......................................................................... 69
6.6 Replacement of Power Module & Condenser Fan ......... 35 8.2 NTC Sensor Values........................................................... 70
6.7 Evaporator Cover .............................................................. 35
6.8 Adjustable Back Roller Change....................................... 36
6.9 Motorized Shelf Assembly ............................................... 38
6.10 Trio Door Heater (Flip Mullion) ........................................ 39
6.11 Voltage Measuring from Icemaker Socket ...................... 40
6.12 Voltage Measuring from Display Module ........................ 40
DANGER!
DANGER
CAUTION
WARNING
These appliances are top heavy and must be secured to prevent the
possibility of tipping forward.
Keep doors closed until the appliance is completely installed and
secured per installation instructions.
Due to size and weight of appliance and to reduce risk of personal
injury or damage to the product – TWO PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED
FOR PROPER INSTALLATION.
A B C D E F G H I J
GAGGENAU
A B C D E F G H I J
Icemaker will be switched on-off. ( B ) With the arrow button (left or right) the target temperature adjustment
is selected. (G)
3.3 Alarm off Button
Switches the door and temperature alarm off. ( C ) 3.8 Plus & Minus Button
3.4 Super cool Button
The target temperature can be decreased and increased.
The super cooling mode will be switched on-off. (D) (H)
From 8°C / 46 °F” to 2°C / 35°F and
3.5 Super freezer Button
From -14°C / 7°F” to -23°C / -9°F”
The super freezing mode will be switched on-off.(E)
3.6 Display
Super cooling mode will be switched on by pressing the super cool Vacation mode will be switched on by pressing the vacation button.
button. ¾ Symbol ‘’ VACATION ’’ is displayed..
¾ Symbol ‘’SUPER and REFRIGERATOR’’ is activated. ¾ The “-16°C / 3° F and 8°C / 45°” is used as the setpoint
¾ The “2°C / 6° F ” is used as the setpoint temperature. temperatures.
The compartment is reseted to normal operation ¾ The interior light is switched off.
¾ by pressing super button or The compartment is reseted to normal operation
¾ 6 h. has expired. ¾ by pressing vacation button
After deactivation of super mode following adjustments will be chosen: After deactivation of vacation mode following adjustments will be
chosen:
¾ Setpoint temperature which is chosen before
¾ Setpoint temperature which is chosen before
¾ Special functions ECO is erased.
¾ All special functions ECO and super modes are erased.
3.13 Super Freezing Mode
3.15 Sabbath Mode
Super mode will be switched on by pressing the super freezing button.
To enter the Sabbath mode:
¾ Symbol ‘’SUPER’’ and FREEZER is activated.
¾ Hold down "super" button
¾ The “-30°C / -22° F ” is used as the setpoint temperature.
¾ Compartment alarm –on temperature value is set to -4°C / 25 ¾ Press "vacation" button.
°F ¾ Hold down super button for 3 seconds more.
The compartment is reseted to normal operation → Sabbath his displayed. Sabbath Mode is on.
¾ by pressing super button or When Sabbath is active:
¾ 52 h. has expired. ¾ Super function is ended.
After deactivation of vacation mode following adjustments will be ¾ Ice maker switches off.
¾ Tone is off.
chosen:
¾ The interior light is switched off.
¾ Setpoint temperature which is chosen before ¾ The background light of the display is reduced.
Special functions ECO is erased ¾ The “-16°C / 3° F and 8°C / 45°F” is used as the setpoint
temperatures.
¾ Motorized shelf can not be activated.
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The compartment is reseted to normal operation 3.17 After Filter Change (only for US version)
¾ by pressing vacation button.
To reset the filter change signal after change of filter:
After deactivation of Sabbath mode following adjustments will be
chosen: ¾ Hold down "super cool" and “ice" buttons simultaneously for 3
sec.
¾ Setpoint temperature which is chosen before
→ Filter display is reseted.
¾ All special functions ECO and super modes are erased.
Info: If the signal is not reseted, next filter change signal will not be
displayed.
3.16 ECO Mode
3.18 Deactivating the Filter Change Display (only for
ECO mode is activated in setup menu.
US version)
¾ ECONOMY displayed instead of the setpoint temperature.
¾ The” is used as the t temperature. If the appliance will be used without a ‘’ Ultra Clarity ‘’ water filter, then
it is possible to deactivate the filter change signal.
¾ Super is switched off.
To switch off the filter change signal:
ECO mode is ended
¾ Press "setup" and “ice" buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds.
¾ If setpoint temperature is changed.
→ Filter display is deactivated.
¾ If Super is activated.
¾ If ECO is deactivated in setup menu. To switch on again the filter change signal:
After deactivation of Eco mode following adjustments will be chosen: ¾ Press "setup" and “ice" buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds.
→ Filter display is activated.
¾ Setpoint temperature which is chosen before
Transformer for
light
Power module
Sliding Plate
Fridge
Compressor
Freezer
Compressor
Ambient sensor
Sensor
Thermic fuse
Freezer comparment
sensor
LED for
error code
and selftest.
Detective
switch for
hopper full /
not full or
out / in
Before door direction change or before hinge change the hinge screw
should be on 0 position.
Info:
Appliances from FD 8803 have an additional stop valve at the back of Appliances from FD 8712 have new adjustable back rollers on the
the condenser. right and left side panels that have been secured inside an aluminum
tube.
OLD Design (Up to FD 8712)
- reduced performance,
- increased energy consumption,
- higher noise level,
- possibility of damages in the cooling system due to incorrect
operating conditions
Frame
Heater
Freezer
Evaporator
Condenser
Compressor
Left - Fridge
Right - Freezer
Magnet Ventil
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5.2 Electronic Controller 5.4 Fridge Compartment Closed-Loop Control
The controller consists of two modules. The operating and display ¾ The compressor is switched ON
module is housed in the evaporator compartment The power When the fridge temperature ≥ the compartment switch on
module is in the machine compartment. This is where all temperature.
load components are actuated and the operating module is
supplied with power. ¾ The compressor is switched OFF
Another module INVERTER is located in front of the freezer When the fridge temperature ≤ the compartments switch off
compressor, which enables to operate the compressors in different temperature
speeds. The temperatures are picked up by the compartment sensors.
¾ The freezer and fridge compartment sensors are used for When the freezer temperature >= the compartment switch on
controlling the temperature inside the compartments. temperature.
¾ The freezer and fridge compartment evaporator sensors are
used for automatic defrost. ¾ The compressor is switched OFF
¾ The ambient sensor is used for controlling different When the freezer temperature <= the compartments switch off
components. temperature
The temperatures are picked up by the compartment sensors.
The appliance have two compressors , one for the fridge and one for A magnetic valve is used in cooling cycle for energy saving option.
the freezer. The valve is installed in cooling circuit after the dryer. The valve closes
Compressor is operating with the inverter module,(optional depending the cooling circuit when the compressor switches off, as a result
on model) pressurized refrigerant remains between the valve and compressor.
Before the compressor switches on according to the set point
So the compressor is enable to run in different speeds , with the temperature, the valve opens the cooling circuit and pressurized
inverter module. refrigerant flows in to the evaporator, as a result it is enabled to have
cooling performance without compressor runs.
Compressor without inverter module
Compressor switches on and off according to the setpoint
temperature. ¾ The solenoid valve is switched on 12 s. before compressor start
and switched off immediately with the compressor stop.
Compressor with inverter module
Compressor switches on and off according to the setpoint temperature ¾ If the ambient temperature is higher than “35°C / 95 °F ” or the
and runs in different speeds supply voltage is lower than “107V US / 215 V EU the stop
valve pre running time changes to 3 min
¾ The start speed is depending on the ambient temperature.
¾ Speed will be increased according the compressor operating ¾ If the ambient temperature is higher than “35°C / 95 °F ” and
times. the supply voltage is lower than “107V US / 215 V EU ”the stop
valve pre running time changes to ‘’8 min
¾ The speed is not reduced until the compressor is switched off.
The compartment fan runs parallel to the compartment compressor. Actuation of a defrosting phase is determined according to the
following factors..:
Special functions: ¾ Last defrosting period.
¾ During an open door the fan is always switched off ¾ Appliance running time.
¾ Fan is switched off during defrost period ¾ Compressor running time
¾ Fan is activated acc. to defrost phase and phase after ¾ Door openings
defrosting
¾ After door was closed the fan is switched on for 30s Defrosting is operated in 9h, 20h, 23h, 83h .
Sequence schedule of RC defrosting:
5.9 Condenser Fan
¾ The fan is activated for 5 min.
The fan runs parallel to the compressor(if one of the compressor runs) ¾ Then the defrost heater and the drain heater are activated until
depending on the ambient temperature. the evaporator sensor reaches the “9,5°C/ 49°F” or max. 60
min . has expired.
¾ Ambient temperature < 20 °C / 68 °F ”
Æ the condenser fan is off. ¾ Then the drain heater will remain activated for an additional 8
min.
¾ 20°C / 68 °F ≤ ambient temperature ≤ 28°C/ 82 °F ¾ Compressor runs but fan will stay off until the evaporator
Æ low rotation speed sensor has reached the “-1 °C/30°F”.or max 8 min has expired.
¾ 28°C/ 82 °F ≤ ambient temperature ≤ 35°C/ 95°F ¾ Afterwards the RC enters normal mode
Æ middle rotation speed.
5.12.2 Temperature alarm and memory function for freezer 5.14 Thermal Cut-out
Temperature alarm is triggered; when the temperature for 30 min. Another thermal cut-out (fuse) is also attached to the freezer and
exceeds “-6°C 21°F”. fridge evaporator. If the temperature of the evaporator rises above 70
Æ The ‘’ ALARM ‘’ symbol and the displayed setpoint temperature °C, this thermal cut-out disconnects the defrosting and channel
flashes and the buzzer beep every second. heaters. If the heaters were disconnected via this limiter, it is no longer
functional and must be replaced.
¾ During defrosting and for the 2h after defrost no temperature
alarm is triggered . 5.15 Temperature Limiter Switch (From FD 8802)
¾ In super mode the “alarm ON temperature” changes to “-4°C /
25°F Appliances from FD 8802 have a temperature limit switch on the area
of top lights in fridge compartment. If the temperature on the top light
The buzzer and the alarm display switches off automatically area rises above 70 C, lights will be switched off. Lights will be
¾ when the actual temperature falls below the “-12°C / 10°F. switched on again if the temperature falls below 50 C.
CAUTION 1: CAUTION 4:
To operate the icemaker, icebin should be on its place and
locked. Otherwise ice production cycle will stop at step 5. (see If ice bin is full of ice, ice production cycle will stop at step 5 (see
ice production cycle) ice production cycle)
CAUTION 5:
CAUTION 2: If the water filter is not installed or not well assembled, then ice
production will not start and water will not be dispensed!
Icemaker will be active if ‘’ICE’’ button is pressed. If ice button is
not pressed and ‘’ICE’’ is not displayed on the display ice
production will not start!
CAUTION 3:
Start-up program will activate all components, including complete ice Press buttons
production cycle, with 70 sec delay. Furthermore 3 s
Release button
Display : „SERVICE “ Test program
Super , setup and alarm
cool
button test
display: BUTTON ¾ button test
display test
display: DISPLAY ¾ display test
+/- ½ ¾
component test component 0 component n
display: LOAD ¾ display: LOAD 0 ¾ ... ¾ display: LOAD n
+/- ½ ¾
analog inputs analog sensor 0 analog sensor 8
¾ ¾ ... ¾
- display: SENSOR display: SENS0 temp display: SENS8 temp
+/- ¾
½
digital inputs digital input 0 digital input 5
display: SWITCH ¾ display: SWITCH 0 ¾ ... ¾ display: SWITCH 5
+/- ½ ¾
Compartment test compartment 0 compartment n
display: TEST ¾ display: TEST 0 ¾ ... ¾ display: TEST n
+/-
service program end
display: END ¾
After 10sec, Info: The movement of the ice tray will start after approximately after 2
4 switch on the min.
appliance
Info: For the appliances with FD>8803, the LED will blink if the self
Press ‘’ALARM
OFF’’ button to Temperature is indicated but test is successfully initiated.
5
make the text / backlight remains OFF.
numbers visible
Whenever the refrigeration circuit is opened, always replace 1. Disassembly the appliance from the furniture. If there is a side
the drier before evacuating and filling the refrigeration circuit. by side installation, no need to remove the side by side
connection.
2. Remove the covers at backside.
If there will be no compressor change, evacuation and gas charge can
be done from front side of the appliance.
Screw
To reach the screw from front side use an L-shape screwdriver. For
24’’, 30’’ and 36’’ appliances the front screws of the separator sheet
next the compressors can be unscrewed and moved to the right to
obtain much space.
Seperator
sheet
6. Remove the magnetic valve and terminal box and remove the
compressor. Lokring connections on the compressor can be
carried out outside the machine compartment now and new
compressor will be installed back.
Info: While removing the slider plate, touch and press softly the
condenser for easy disassembly. ( see picture below)
1. Firstly remove the side lamb covers, side supports and airflow
channel.
1. Remove the locking clips of the motorized shelf on right and left.
Then remove the shelf.
WARNING
WARNING !!!
Left motor part and right driven
mechanism should be on the
same level ,during installation
or repair.
3. Remove the spindle
For a correct communication, between the display electronic and 9V DC between pin1 and pin 3 at the socket connection of the display
icemaker 5V DC between pin1 and pin2 at icemaker socket should be electronic should be measured for a correct communication with the
measured. power module.
Ice On --> 5V
Ice Off --> 0V
pin1: GND
pin2: data
Before measuring, pay attention to the direction of the socket. pin3: 9V
Pin 1
Pin 2
Pin 2
Pin 1
Shape 1 Shape 2
Alternative Method :
This voltage can be measured in test program, by choosing the
appropriate ( ICE ) LOAD in load test. If in the test program icemaker
is activated via setup button, than 5V should be measured.
Yes
No
No No Y es
No
Change Ice Change power
maker. module
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Pic 3.
Water inlet
heater
1 1 1 Ice production cycle is Start icemaker self test and observe if ice tray rotates. If ice tray will not rotate:
interrupted.
a, Check the icemaker for a mechanical blockage.
b, If there is no mechanical blockage , then replace icemaker.
1 2 1 Ice production cycle is Start icemaker self test and observe if ice tray rotates. If ice tray will not rotate:
interrupted.
a, Check the icemaker for a mechanical blockage.
b, If there is no mechanical blockage , then replace icemaker.
1 3 1 Ice production cycle is Start icemaker self test and observe if ice tray rotates. If ice tray will not rotate:
interrupted.
a, Check the icemaker for a mechanical blockage.
b, If there is no mechanical blockage , then replace icemaker.
1 4 1 Ice tray heater or icemaker Heater and electronics are not replaceable, replace the ice maker.
electronic is faulty.
2 1 1 Sensor fault in ice maker Switch the appliance off and on.
If the fault code is not displayed again, then this fault is a temporary fault. Inform the customer accordingly.
If the fault code is displayed again, sensor is not replaceable, replace the ice maker
2 2 1 Sensor fault in ice maker Switch the appliance off and on.
If the fault code is not displayed again, then this fault is a temporary fault. Inform the customer accordingly.
If the fault code is displayed again, Sensor is not replaceable, replace the ice maker
2 3 1 Internal ice maker fault. Replace the icemaker
2 4 1 Self Test Failed as Door was Fix the door switch with tape.
open.
3 1 1 Internal ice maker fault Switch the appliance off and on.
If the fault code is not displayed again, then this fault is a temporary fault. Inform the customer accordingly.
If the fault code is displayed again,. Replace the ice maker
3 1 2 Icemaker motor faulty Switch the appliance off and on.
If the fault code is not displayed again, then this fault is a temporary fault. Inform the customer accordingly.
If the fault code is displayed again, Icemaker motor is not replaceable, replace the ice maker
5 5 1 Internal ice maker fault Switch the appliance off and on.
Switch the appliance off and on.
If Ifthe
thefault
fault code
code is notdisplayed
is not displayedagain, then
again, thisthis
then faultfault
is a temporary fault. Inform
is a temporary fault. the customer
Inform accordingly.
the customer accordingly.
If the fault code is displayed again, check the water inlet heater at the back of the appliance. If the heater is
If functioning,
the fault code is displayed
replace again, Replace the ice maker
the ice maker.
Complaint: ¾ The water valve is leaky. Water leakage at the outlet of the water
Ice is not produced valve should be checked by removing the water tube from water
valve. If leakage is detected water valve should be replaced.
Reason: WATER VALVE LEAKAGE CHECK AS EXAMPLE
Icing on icemaker water inlet
Solution:
Check the following components and perform necessary repairs.
Step1 Step2
Complaint:
Icemaker is not producing ice.
Reason:
Customer can not locate the ice bin correctly.
Solution:
The factory did a modification in FD 8705 and installed behind the ice
bucket a magnetic latch, to help to move the bucket in its place and
change the design of the bottom freezer door
The filling rate of R600 refrigerant for the given appliances is printed Complaint:
wrongly on nameplates. Below given correct values should be Water leakage in water line connection hose
considered during gas charge.
Reason:
Affected appliances: Defected sealing in the connection of hose.
Fridge : 45 gr Freezer : 90 gr Addition this sealing, please check the position of the pilot valve (back
flow protector) located at the inlet of the water hose.
Correct declaration:
If the pilot valve position is wrong, correct it by putting into the right
Fridge : 90 gr Freezer : 45 gr position.
Wrong Correct
Noise coming from the condenser area Condenser coils may cause vibration while Touch the condenser coils with hand
the fan motor or the compressor is running. carefully and observe the noise source.
Motorized shelf is vibrating Due to the misalignment of the motorized shelf sliders, the shelf 2a. Mount the left slider (the motor) into the
and is noisy operates with vibration and noise cabinet.
BM36''
US EU
Frequency (Hz) 60 50
Inverter module for freezer compressor YES YES
Stop valve (volt) 120 220
Frigde Tray heaters (watt) 25 25
Fridge Tray heaters (ohm) 0.57 2.3
Fridge Tray heaters (Ampere) 0.20 0,1
Freezer Tray heaters (watt) 19 19
Freezer Tray heaters (ohm) 0.75 0,30
Freezer Tray heaters (Ampere) 0.15 0,082
Fridge Evap heaters (watt) 155 155
Fridge Evap heaters (ohm) 94 371
Fridge Evap heaters (Ampere) 1.2 0.57
Freezer Evap heaters (watt) 175 175
Freezer Evap heaters (ohm) 83 330
Freezer Evap heaters (Ampere) 1.4 0,69
Waterinlet tube heater (watt) 0,8 1,6
Waterinlet tube heater (kohm) 7 33
Frezer Inside fan (mvl) (volt) 115 220
Fridge Inside fan (mvl) (volt) 115 220
Condanser fan motor (volt) 12DC 12DC
Motorized shelf motor (volt) 12DC 12DC
Fridge Compressor main winding (ohm) 8.2 21
Fridge Compressor auxiliary winding (ohm) 9.5 37
Freezer Compressor main winding (ohm) 16.3 16.3
Freezer Compressor auxiliary winding (ohm) 16.3 16.3
Tiro door heater ( watt) 15 15