en Defrosting
12 Defrosting
12.1 Defrosting in the refri-
gerator compartment
The refrigerator compartment in your
appliance defrosts automatically.
12.2 Defrosting in the freezer
compartment
The fully automatic NoFrost system
ensures that the freezer compartment
remains frost-free. Defrosting is not
required.
13 Cleaning and servi-
cing
To keep your appliance working effi-
ciently for a long time, it is important
to clean and maintain it carefully.
Customer Service must clean inac-
cessible points. Cleaning by cus-
tomer service can give rise to costs.
13.1 Preparing the appliance
for cleaning
Switch off the appliance.
1.
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Disconnect the appliance from the
2.
power supply.
Unplug the appliance from the
mains or switch off the circuit
breaker in the fuse box.
Take out all of the food and store it
3.
in a cool place.
Place ice packs (if available) onto
the food.
Remove all fittings and accessor-
4.
ies from the appliance.
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13.2 Cleaning the appliance
WARNING
Risk of electric shock!
An ingress of moisture can cause an
electric shock.
Do not use steam- or high-pres-
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sure cleaners to clean the appli-
ance.
Liquid in the lighting, controls or in-
ner ventilation openings can be dan-
gerous.
The rinsing water must not drip
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into the lighting, controls or inner
ventilation openings.
ATTENTION!
Unsuitable cleaning products may
damage the surfaces of the appli-
ance.
Do not use hard scouring pads or
▶
cleaning sponges.
Do not use harsh or abrasive de-
▶
tergents.
Do not use cleaning products with
▶
a high alcohol content.
If you clean fittings and accessories
in the dishwasher, this may cause
them to become deformed or discol-
our.
Never clean fittings and accessory
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in the dishwasher.
Prepare the appliance for cleaning.
1.
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Clean the appliance, the fittings,
2.
the accessories and the door seals
with a dish cloth, lukewarm water
and a little pH-neutral washing-up
liquid.
Dry thoroughly with a soft, dry
3.
cloth.
Insert the fittings.
4.
Electrically connect the appliance.
5.
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Putting the food into the appliance.
6.