Bosch Series 4 Built-In Under Counter Freezer 56cm
At a glance
Defrosting
LowFrost slows ice build-up, though manual defrosting is still needed
Energy
E rated, using 176 kWh of electricity per year
At a glance
Defrosting
LowFrost slows ice build-up, though manual defrosting is still needed
Energy
E rated, using 176 kWh of electricity per year
Bosch Series 4 Built-In Integrated Upright Freezer with LowFrost and BigBox, 87.4 x 55.8 cm, flat hinge
A built-in freezer with 96 litres across three drawers, including a tall BigBox for larger items, and LowFrost to cut down on defrosting.
The GIV21AFE0 is Bosch's Series 4 built-in freezer, made to sit behind a furniture door in an 880 by 560 by 550 mm niche. It offers 96 litres across three transparent drawers, which is a useful step up on the capacity most under counter freezers manage in a similar footprint.
One of those drawers is a BigBox, taller than the rest and sized for stacked containers, pizzas and awkward packets that will not lie flat elsewhere. LowFrost slows the build-up of ice inside, so defrosting comes round far less often, and SuperFreezing drops the temperature before a large batch goes in.
Ideal For
Ninety-six litres across three drawers gives room for a month of home-cooked portions, and the BigBox drawer takes stacked containers without forcing you to repack them.
There is no handle on the appliance door and the flat hinge carries your own furniture front, so the freezer follows whatever the rest of the kitchen does.
Frozen food stays safe for up to 13 hours without electricity, so an evening outage need not mean emptying the drawers or throwing anything away the next morning.
Key Features
Three transparent drawers hold 96 litres between them, so contents stay sorted and visible rather than piled into a single deep compartment.
One drawer is built taller than the others to take stacked food containers and larger items such as pies, loaves and party food.
Frost builds up more slowly inside, which means defrosting is needed far less often than in a conventional static freezer of the same size.
Run it ahead of a big load and the cabinet is already cold when the new food goes in, so what is stored stays properly frozen.
If the electricity fails, the contents remain frozen for up to 13 hours, and a visual and audible alarm flags any rise in temperature.
The door is right hinged and reversible, with a flat hinge that carries the kitchen panel and no handle of its own on the appliance.
Ninety-six litres in a built-in column
Capacity is where this Series 4 earns its place. Ninety-six litres is a lot of frozen storage for a built-in appliance measuring 87.4 by 55.8 by 54.5 cm, and it arrives divided across three transparent drawers rather than one deep well. The taller BigBox drawer at the bottom handles stacked containers and boxed food that would otherwise have to be broken up. Note the niche is 880 mm high, taller than a standard under counter space.
LowFrost is not NoFrost
It is worth being clear about the difference. LowFrost reduces how quickly frost forms inside the cabinet, so the gap between defrosts stretches out considerably, but this is still a manual defrost freezer and you will need to empty and thaw it occasionally. In return you get a straightforward freezer with a stated consumption of 176 kWh a year, class E on the current energy label, and a 90 W connection rating.
Freezing, alarms and everyday use
Bosch rates the freezer at 5.0 kg of fresh food frozen in 24 hours with a four-star rating, so it will handle a weekly shop or a batch cooking session. SuperFreezing prepares the cabinet in advance. An LED indication display shows what is happening, and both a light and a sound warn you if the temperature rises. Running noise is 36 dB(A), a class C figure, and the appliance weighs 39.4 kg with an ice cube tray included.
How It Compares
| Kitchen Need | Bosch Technology | Practical Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Batch cooking storage | 96 litre capacity | Three drawers hold 96 litres, enough for a month of portioned meals alongside the usual frozen staples. |
| Bulky frozen items | BigBox drawer | A taller drawer takes stacked containers, pies and boxed food that will not lie flat in a shallow compartment. |
| Less defrosting | LowFrost interior | Frost forms more slowly inside, so the freezer needs emptying and thawing far less frequently than a plain static model. |
| Power cuts | 13 hour storage time | Contents remain frozen for up to 13 hours without electricity, and an alarm sounds if the temperature climbs. |
| Handleless kitchen design | Flat hinge, no handle | Your own furniture front fits directly to the door, so the freezer takes on the look of the surrounding units. |
| Adding a big shop | SuperFreezing function | Chilling the cabinet before loading keeps what is already frozen solid while the new food freezes through. |
Specifications
| Brand | Bosch |
| Model | GIV21AFE0 |
| Product Type | Built-In Integrated Freezer |
| Series | Series 4 |
| Freezer Capacity | 96 litres |
| Energy Rating | E |
| Energy Consumption | 176 kWh per year |
| Star Rating | 4 star |
| Freezing Capacity | 5.0 kg in 24 hours |
| Storage Time in Power Failure | 13 h |
| Noise Level | 36 dB(A) re 1pW (noise class C) |
| Defrosting | LowFrost - reduced frost build-up, manual defrost |
| Drawers | 3 transparent freezer drawers including a BigBox drawer |
| Features | SuperFreezing, LED indication display, visual and audible temperature rise warning |
| Door Hinge | Right, reversible - flat hinge, no handle (takes a furniture front) |
| Climate Class | Extended temperate, temperate, subtropical, tropical |
| Connection Rating | 90 W |
| Connectivity | No Home Connect |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 87.4 x 55.8 x 54.5 cm |
| Niche Size (H x W x D) | 880 x 560 x 550 mm |
| Weight | 39.4 kg |
| Power Cord Length | 230 cm |
| Warranty | 2 Year Warranty |
The Verdict
Strengths
- 96 litres across three transparent freezer drawers
- BigBox drawer for stacked containers and larger items
- LowFrost reduces how often defrosting is needed
- Four star rating, 5.0 kg frozen in 24 hours
- Up to 13 hours of storage without power
- Visual and audible temperature rise warning
- Reversible flat hinge and no handle on the appliance
Considerations
- This is a manual defrost freezer: LowFrost slows ice building up but does not remove the need to defrost it entirely.
- The niche required is 880 mm high, so it will not fit a standard 820 mm built-under space without alteration.
- Installation behind a furniture front is required, and there is no Home Connect, so settings are only accessible at the appliance.
What's in the Box
- Built-in freezer x1
- Ice cube tray x1
- Installation/user manual x1
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At a glance
Defrosting
LowFrost slows ice build-up, though manual defrosting is still needed
Energy
E rated, using 176 kWh of electricity per year
From the Knowledge Centre
Guides and advice related to this product
Energy efficiency
- Energy Consumption176 kWh per year
- Noise Level36 dB(A) re 1pW (noise class C)
Why you’ll love it
A built-in freezer with 96 litres across three drawers, including a tall BigBox for larger items, and LowFrost to cut down on defrosting.
- 96 litres across three transparent freezer drawers
- BigBox drawer for stacked containers and larger items
- LowFrost reduces how often defrosting is needed
- Four star rating, 5.0 kg frozen in 24 hours
- Up to 13 hours of storage without power