Bosch Frost Free Fridge Freezers – Integrated NoFrost Models
Bosch frost free fridge freezers combine integrated kitchen design with Full NoFrost technology, helping prevent ice build-up so you do not need to manually defrost the freezer. Shop Bosch Series 2 built-in fridge freezers in 50/50 and 60/40 configurations, with Cool Airflow, Super Freeze, MultiBox XXL storage, LED lighting and sliding-hinge installation.
Why choose a Bosch frost free fridge freezer?
A Bosch frost free fridge freezer combines fresh-food refrigeration and frozen-food storage within one appliance while removing the routine need to manually defrost the freezer.
Bosch calls its frost-free technology NoFrost or Full NoFrost.
The system is designed to reduce moisture within the freezer before it can form significant frost and ice on the interior walls, drawers and stored food.
The current Appliance Superstore Bosch frost-free range includes integrated Series 2 fridge freezers designed to sit behind matching kitchen furniture doors.
Available configurations include both 50/50 and 60/40 fridge freezer splits, allowing customers to choose between greater frozen-food capacity or additional refrigerator space.
Depending on the model, practical features include Cool Airflow, Super Freeze, MultiBox XXL fresh-food storage, LED interior lighting, reversible doors and audible door alarms.
What is Bosch NoFrost?
Bosch NoFrost is designed to prevent the build-up of ice inside the freezer compartment.
Moisture is managed within the cooling system rather than being allowed to settle and freeze on the interior surfaces.
This removes the need for regular manual freezer defrosting and helps keep the freezer drawers and available storage space free from heavy frost build-up.
Bosch currently describes compatible models as requiring no manual freezer defrosting.
NoFrost should not be confused with Bosch LowFrost.
LowFrost reduces ice formation so the freezer needs defrosting less frequently, while NoFrost is designed to prevent the need for routine manual defrosting altogether.
Bosch NoFrost vs LowFrost
Bosch uses both NoFrost and LowFrost technology across its refrigeration range, but they are not the same.
NoFrost is designed to prevent significant ice formation within the freezer, removing the normal need for manual defrosting.
LowFrost reduces the amount of frost that develops, making manual defrosting quicker and less frequent rather than eliminating it completely.
If avoiding manual freezer defrosting is one of your main priorities, choose a Bosch model specifically listed as NoFrost or Full NoFrost.
The Bosch KIN85NSE0G and KIN86NSE0G are current Full NoFrost models.
Bosch Integrated Frost Free Fridge Freezers
The current Bosch frost-free fridge freezers available from Appliance Superstore are integrated models.
An integrated fridge freezer is installed inside a kitchen furniture housing and concealed behind matching cabinet doors.
This creates a cleaner, more consistent appearance than a freestanding appliance and is particularly suited to fitted kitchens.
Current Bosch KIN Series 2 models are approximately 177.2cm high and 54.1cm wide and use a sliding-hinge system.
Before ordering an integrated fridge freezer, check the complete installation niche as well as the appliance dimensions.
The current Bosch models require an installation space approximately 177.5cm high, 56cm wide and 55cm deep.
Bosch 50/50 Frost Free Fridge Freezers
A 50/50 Bosch frost free fridge freezer provides a more balanced split between fresh and frozen-food storage.
The Bosch KIN85NSE0G offers approximately 150 litres of fridge capacity and 99 litres of freezer capacity.
Its larger freezer section contains four freezer drawers, making it especially suitable for households that regularly store frozen food and want more freezer capacity than a typical 60/40 appliance provides.
Full NoFrost prevents routine ice build-up, while Cool Airflow helps maintain consistent conditions within the refrigerator.
The KIN85NSE0G is therefore the stronger option of the current two models where frozen-food capacity is a priority.
Bosch 60/40 Frost Free Fridge Freezers
A 60/40 Bosch frost free fridge freezer provides more room for refrigerated food while retaining a separate NoFrost freezer compartment.
The Bosch KIN86NSE0G provides approximately 184 litres of refrigerator capacity and 76 litres of freezer capacity.
This makes it particularly suitable for households that store more fresh produce, dairy products, drinks and chilled food than frozen items.
Its freezer still provides three drawers together with Full NoFrost technology and Super Freeze.
For many households, a 60/40 fridge freezer provides a practical balance because the refrigerator is normally accessed and filled more frequently than the freezer.
Bosch KIN85NSE0G vs KIN86NSE0G
| Feature | Bosch KIN85NSE0G | Bosch KIN86NSE0G |
|---|---|---|
| Series | Series 2 | Series 2 |
| Installation | Built-in | Built-in |
| Split | 50/50 | 60/40 |
| Fridge Capacity | 150L | 184L |
| Freezer Capacity | 99L | 76L |
| Total Capacity | 249L | 260L |
| NoFrost | Yes | Yes |
| Freezer Drawers | 4 | 3 |
| Noise Level | 39dB | 35dB |
| Energy Rating | E | E |
| Hinge Type | Sliding | Sliding |
Choose the KIN85NSE0G if you want greater freezer capacity and a more balanced 50/50 storage split.
Choose the KIN86NSE0G if you prefer additional refrigerator space, a 60/40 configuration and quieter operation.
What is Bosch Cool Airflow?
Both current Bosch integrated NoFrost fridge freezers use Cool Airflow.
Cool Airflow is designed to circulate chilled air around the refrigerator compartment, helping maintain more consistent temperatures across different storage areas.
Consistent air circulation can help reduce large temperature variations within the fridge when the door is repeatedly opened or different shelves contain different quantities of food.
It also complements the separate NoFrost freezer system by helping the refrigerator maintain stable conditions for fresh food.
Bosch MultiBox XXL
Current Bosch Series 2 integrated fridge freezers include a MultiBox XXL drawer for storing fruit and vegetables.
The larger drawer provides practical space for fresh produce, including bulkier items that can be awkward to organise on standard refrigerator shelves.
Keeping fruit and vegetables together in a dedicated drawer also helps keep the main fridge shelves available for dairy products, drinks, prepared meals and other groceries.
The exact interior arrangement differs between the 50/50 and 60/40 models because their fresh-food capacities are different.
What is Bosch Super Freeze?
Super Freeze is designed to protect frozen food when new unfrozen groceries are added to the freezer.
Adding a large quantity of fresh food can temporarily increase the temperature inside the compartment.
Super Freeze lowers the freezer temperature to help new food freeze quickly and reduce the risk of existing frozen products partially thawing.
The function is particularly useful after larger grocery shops when several unfrozen items are being placed into the freezer at once.
Automatic Fridge Defrosting
Although NoFrost is primarily associated with the freezer compartment, Bosch integrated fridge freezers also use automatic defrosting within the refrigerator section.
Moisture generated during normal refrigerator use is managed automatically rather than requiring the fridge compartment to be manually defrosted.
Combined with NoFrost freezing, this makes routine maintenance considerably easier than older refrigeration appliances requiring regular manual ice removal.
Bosch LED Fridge Lighting
Bosch integrated fridge freezers use LED interior lighting to illuminate the refrigerator compartment.
LED lighting provides clear visibility across the shelves while consuming relatively little electricity and producing less heat than traditional refrigerator bulbs.
Because the lights are integrated into the appliance interior, they also occupy less usable storage space.
Good lighting is particularly useful in taller built-in fridge freezers where items positioned towards the back of shelves can otherwise be difficult to see.
Bosch Fridge Freezers with Reversible Doors
Current Bosch KIN85 and KIN86 integrated fridge freezers are supplied with right-hand hinged doors that can be reversed where the installation allows.
A reversible door makes it easier to adapt the appliance to different kitchen layouts.
This can be important where surrounding cupboards, walls or worktops would make the standard door direction inconvenient.
Because these appliances use sliding furniture hinges, the kitchen cabinet doors and hinge arrangement must also be installed correctly.
Always check the product installation drawings before modifying cabinetry or ordering replacement doors.
What is a Sliding-Hinge Fridge Freezer?
The Bosch KIN85NSE0G and KIN86NSE0G use a sliding-hinge system.
With this type of integrated installation, the kitchen furniture door is connected to the appliance door using sliding fittings.
As the furniture door opens, the sliding mechanism allows the refrigerator door to move with it.
This differs from a fixed or flat hinge system where the furniture panel is mounted directly onto the appliance door.
When replacing an existing integrated fridge freezer, check whether your current kitchen uses sliding or fixed hinges because the systems are not automatically interchangeable.
How Quiet Are Bosch Frost Free Fridge Freezers?
Noise level is worth considering when a fridge freezer will be installed within an open-plan kitchen.
The Bosch KIN85NSE0G operates at approximately 39dB.
The Bosch KIN86NSE0G is quieter at approximately 35dB and carries a noise-emission class B rating.
Both are designed for built-in installation, which can also influence the way operating sound is perceived once the appliance is surrounded by kitchen furniture.
Customers particularly sensitive to refrigerator noise may therefore prefer the KIN86NSE0G.
Energy Ratings for Bosch Frost Free Fridge Freezers
Both current Bosch integrated NoFrost fridge freezers carry an E energy-efficiency rating under the current A-to-G refrigeration energy label.
The KIN85NSE0G has annual energy consumption of approximately 239kWh under standard test conditions.
The KIN86NSE0G uses approximately 234kWh per year under the same type of standardised testing.
Actual household consumption will vary according to room temperature, temperature settings, how frequently the doors are opened and how the appliance is loaded.
Energy rating should therefore be considered alongside capacity because two fridge freezers with different internal volumes are not necessarily being asked to store the same quantity of food.
Choosing Between 50/50 and 60/40
The most important choice within the current Bosch frost-free range is the fridge-to-freezer split.
Choose a 50/50 fridge freezer if you regularly store a substantial amount of frozen food and want almost equal space for fresh and frozen groceries.
The KIN85NSE0G provides 99 litres of freezer capacity and four freezer drawers.
Choose a 60/40 fridge freezer if fresh-food storage is more important.
The KIN86NSE0G provides a larger 184-litre refrigerator compartment while retaining 76 litres of frozen-food storage.
Think about how you shop rather than assuming one split is universally better.
Households buying fresh groceries several times each week may benefit from the larger fridge, while bulk buyers and batch cooks may appreciate the additional freezer space of the 50/50 model.
Do Frost Free Fridge Freezers Dry Food Out?
NoFrost systems circulate dry chilled air through the freezer to control moisture and reduce ice formation.
As with any freezer, food should be properly wrapped or stored in suitable airtight containers.
This helps prevent dehydration and freezer burn during longer storage periods.
In the refrigerator section, fresh food should also be stored in appropriate containers and drawers according to the food type.
The main purpose of NoFrost is reducing freezer ice build-up and maintenance rather than replacing correct food-storage practices.
Do Bosch NoFrost Fridge Freezers Need Defrosting?
Bosch Full NoFrost fridge freezers are designed so that routine manual freezer defrosting is not required.
This is one of their main advantages over conventional and LowFrost freezer systems.
Normal cleaning is still necessary.
Food residue, spills and removable drawers or shelves should be cleaned according to Bosch's care instructions, and ventilation openings should remain unobstructed.
Choosing the Right Bosch Frost Free Fridge Freezer
Start with your kitchen installation.
The current Bosch frost-free range consists of integrated models approximately 177.2cm high, so check that your cabinet niche is suitable.
Next, decide how much refrigerator and freezer storage you need.
Choose the KIN85NSE0G if you want a 50/50 split with greater freezer capacity.
Choose the KIN86NSE0G if you prefer a 60/40 arrangement with additional fresh-food storage and quieter 35dB operation.
Both provide Full NoFrost, Cool Airflow, MultiBox XXL, Super Freeze, LED lighting and sliding-hinge installation.
The most important difference is therefore how the internal capacity is divided between fresh and frozen food.
Bosch Frost Free Fridge Freezer FAQs
Are Bosch frost free fridge freezers good?
Yes. Bosch NoFrost fridge freezers are designed to combine practical fresh and frozen-food storage with low-maintenance freezing.
Current integrated models provide Full NoFrost, Cool Airflow, dedicated fresh-produce storage and Super Freeze.
The best model depends mainly on the storage split and kitchen installation.
What does NoFrost mean on a Bosch fridge freezer?
Bosch NoFrost is designed to prevent significant ice build-up inside the freezer compartment.
This removes the normal requirement for manual freezer defrosting.
Is Bosch NoFrost the same as frost free?
Yes. NoFrost is Bosch's terminology for its frost-free freezer technology.
When Bosch lists a fridge freezer as Full NoFrost, it is designed so routine manual freezer defrosting is unnecessary.
What is the difference between Bosch NoFrost and LowFrost?
NoFrost is designed to prevent frost build-up so routine manual defrosting is not required.
LowFrost reduces ice formation but the freezer may still need occasional manual defrosting.
Does Bosch make integrated frost free fridge freezers?
Yes. Current Appliance Superstore models include the integrated Bosch KIN85NSE0G and KIN86NSE0G Series 2 fridge freezers.
Both use Full NoFrost technology.
What is the difference between the Bosch KIN85NSE0G and KIN86NSE0G?
The KIN85NSE0G uses a 50/50-style layout with 150 litres of fridge capacity and 99 litres of freezer capacity.
The KIN86NSE0G provides a 60/40 layout with 184 litres of fridge capacity and 76 litres of freezer capacity.
The KIN86 is also quieter at approximately 35dB compared with 39dB for the KIN85.
Should I choose a 50/50 or 60/40 Bosch fridge freezer?
Choose 50/50 if frozen-food capacity is particularly important.
Choose 60/40 if you store more fresh food and want a larger refrigerator compartment.
How tall are Bosch integrated frost free fridge freezers?
The current Bosch KIN85NSE0G and KIN86NSE0G are approximately 177.2cm tall.
They require a suitable integrated kitchen housing approximately 177.5cm high.
Are Bosch frost free fridge freezers quiet?
Yes. The current models operate at approximately 35dB to 39dB.
The KIN86NSE0G is the quieter of the two current models at approximately 35dB.
Do Bosch frost free fridge freezers have reversible doors?
Current KIN85 and KIN86 models have right-hand hinged doors that can be reversed where installation conditions allow.
Always check the installation instructions before changing the hinge direction.
What energy rating are Bosch frost free fridge freezers?
Both current Appliance Superstore Bosch integrated NoFrost models carry an E energy-efficiency rating.
Their annual energy consumption differs slightly because their fridge and freezer capacities are not identical.
Do Bosch frost free fridge freezers have separate freezer drawers?
Yes. The KIN85NSE0G has four freezer drawers, while the KIN86NSE0G has three.
The larger freezer compartment of the KIN85 provides greater frozen-food storage capacity.
Does Bosch NoFrost mean I never need to clean the freezer?
No. NoFrost removes the normal need for manual ice defrosting, but the freezer still requires normal hygienic cleaning.
Drawers, shelves and interior surfaces should be cleaned according to Bosch's care instructions.
