Bosch Series 4 Freestanding Larder Fridge - Stainless Steel Look
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At a glance
Bosch Series 4 Freestanding Full-Height Larder Fridge with VitaFresh, 186 x 60 cm
A full-height 346 litre larder fridge in stainless steel look, with VitaFresh storage and inverter-controlled cooling that holds a steady temperature at 39 dB.
Every one of the 346 litres in the KSV36VLEP is refrigeration, because nothing is given over to a freezer compartment. That makes it the right shape for a household with a separate freezer already, or one that buys fresh and cooks most days. Seven shelves, five of them adjustable, five door bins and a bottle support grid divide the space up.
Intelligent Inverter Technology is what keeps it composed. The compressor modulates rather than switching hard on and off, which holds the internal temperature stable and keeps running noise down to 39 dB. A VitaFresh climate-controlled drawer looks after fruit and vegetables, and Super Cool drops the temperature quickly so a full shop does not warm everything already inside.
Ideal For
If a chest or upright freezer already lives in the utility room or garage, there is no reason to give up cabinet space to a second one. All 346 litres go to fresh food instead.
Seven shelves, five door bins and a bottle support grid keep a fresh-food kitchen organised, and the VitaFresh drawer holds fruit and vegetables in climate-controlled conditions rather than a plain box.
At 39 dB in noise class C, with an inverter compressor that modulates instead of cycling abruptly, it suits a kitchen that opens onto a living or dining space.
Key Features
The full cabinet is refrigeration, divided across seven shelves with five of them adjustable, five door bins and a dedicated bottle support grid.
A modulating compressor keeps the internal temperature stable rather than swinging between cycles, which also helps hold running noise at 39 dB.
A climate-controlled drawer keeps fruit and vegetables in better condition for longer, which cuts down on the produce that quietly goes to waste.
Noise class C from a single compressor and one cooling circuit, quiet enough to live with in an open-plan room throughout the evening.
One glass shelf slides out towards you, so the jars and leftovers that migrate to the back of a deep cabinet are easy to retrieve.
Super Cool drops the cabinet temperature quickly when a large shop arrives, protecting what is already chilled while the new food comes down to temperature.
Why a larder fridge makes sense
A combined fridge freezer always splits its cabinet, and the freezer half is usually the part that sits half empty. If the freezing is already handled elsewhere, that split is wasted volume. This model gives the whole 186 by 60 by 65 centimetre cabinet over to chilled storage: 346 litres, seven shelves, five door bins and a bottle grid. Shopping habits decide it. Households that buy fresh, cook often and freeze rarely get far more usable space this way.
Living with the E energy rating
Bosch quotes 116 kWh a year for this fridge, which is the figure worth looking at rather than the letter alone. The EU scale runs from A to G and was reset to be deliberately hard at the top, so an E here describes a large full-height cabinet rather than an inefficient one. The inverter compressor helps, because modulating output uses less energy than repeatedly starting and stopping. Set against 346 litres of chilled space, the annual number is modest.
How the interior is laid out
Seven shelves sound like a lot until you use them. Five are adjustable, so tall bottles, deep casserole dishes and stacked containers all find a home without wasting the gap above them. One shelf is an Easy Access pull-out on glass, which solves the usual problem of a deep cabinet swallowing whatever goes in first. Five door bins take condiments and cartons, a bottle support grid holds wine and milk steady, and LED lighting keeps the whole interior visible rather than lighting only the top shelf.
How It Compares
| Kitchen Need | Bosch Technology | Practical Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Freezer already sorted | 346 L all fridge | Nothing is lost to a freezer compartment you would not use, so the whole cabinet works as chilled storage. |
| Weekly fresh shop | Seven shelves, five adjustable | Shelf heights move to suit what you actually buy, from stacked containers to tall bottles and deep dishes. |
| Salad going limp | VitaFresh drawer | Climate-controlled storage keeps fruit and vegetables in usable condition for longer, which cuts the amount thrown out each week. |
| Open-plan kitchen noise | 39 dB, inverter compressor | The modulating compressor avoids the abrupt on-off cycling that makes an older fridge noticeable in a quiet room. |
| Large shop arriving | Super Cool function | Temperature drops quickly on demand, so newly loaded food chills fast without warming what was already inside. |
| Matched appliance run | KSZ39AL00 connection set | An optional stainless steel connection set allows this fridge to be paired side by side with a matching appliance. |
Specifications
| Brand | Bosch |
| Model | KSV36VLEP |
| Product Type | Freestanding Larder Fridge (no freezer compartment) |
| Series | Series 4 |
| Fridge Capacity | 346 L |
| Freezer Capacity | 0 L - no frozen compartment |
| Energy Rating | E |
| Energy Consumption | 116 kWh/annum |
| Noise Level | 39 dB(A) (Class C) |
| Freshness System | VitaFresh climate-controlled drawer |
| Fridge Interior | 7 shelves (5 adjustable) including Easy Access pull-out glass shelf, 5 door bins, 1 bottle support grid |
| Lighting | LED interior lighting |
| Controls | LED indication display with SuperCooling function |
| Cooling System | 1 compressor, 1 cooling circuit, Intelligent Inverter Technology, interior ventilator |
| Door Hinge | Left, reversible; vertical bar handle |
| Installation | Freestanding only - door panel not possible |
| Climate Class | Extended temperate, temperate, subtropical, tropical |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 186 x 60 x 65 cm |
| Packed Dimensions (H x W x D) | 192.5 x 66 x 76.5 cm |
| Electrical | 220-240 V, 50 Hz, 10 A fuse, 230 cm supply cord |
| Optional Accessory | KSZ39AL00 stainless steel connection set (for side-by-side pairing) |
| Weight | 61.4 kg |
| Warranty | 2 Year Warranty |
The Verdict
Strengths
- 346 litres of chilled space, no freezer compartment
- Seven shelves with five of them adjustable
- VitaFresh climate-controlled drawer for fruit and vegetables
- Intelligent Inverter Technology for stable temperature control
- Quiet 39 dB running noise in class C
- Easy Access pull-out shelf and bottle support grid
- LED interior lighting with Super Cool function
Considerations
- There is no freezer compartment or ice box at all, so a separate freezer is essential unless you never freeze anything.
- The E energy rating sits mid-scale on the A to G label, with Bosch quoting 116 kWh a year for this cabinet.
- The door is hinged on the left as supplied. It can be reversed, but that is a job to plan for at installation.
What's in the Box
- Freestanding larder fridge x1
- Installation/user manual x1
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Energy efficiency
- Energy Consumption116 kWh/annum
- Noise Level39 dB(A) (Class C)
Why you’ll love it
A full-height 346 litre larder fridge in stainless steel look, with VitaFresh storage and inverter-controlled cooling that holds a steady temperature at 39 dB.
- 346 litres of chilled space, no freezer compartment
- Seven shelves with five of them adjustable
- VitaFresh climate-controlled drawer for fruit and vegetables
- Intelligent Inverter Technology for stable temperature control
- Quiet 39 dB running noise in class C