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∙ Take care not to remove or damage the rating plate inside
the cabinet during cleaning.
De-frosting the freezer compartment
∙ After a certain period of operation and depending on several
factors (e.g. how often the door has been opened), a layer
of ice will form on the evaporators located below the drawers
and on the drawer fronts themselves. Once the build-up
of ice has reached a thickness of 3 to 5 mm, the unit must
be de-frosted, as the build-up of ice increases the power
consumption of the appliance.
∙ The freezer should be thoroughly cleaned at least twice a
year.
∙ Always remove the plug from the wall socket before
cleaning.
∙ Remove all food from the compartment and store it in a
cool location, eg together with pre-frozen freezer-packs
in a closed plastic container. Note that, even with a slight
increase in temperature, the storage life will be shortened
and the food should be used as soon as possible.
∙ Keep the door open.
∙ Remove the cover panel.
∙ Pull out the drain channel from the freezer cabinet, turn it
180° and secure it (see diagram). Place a suitable container
underneath the channel outlet.
∙ To accelerate defrosting, one or several containers with
hot (but not boiling) water may be placed inside the freezer
compartment. Do not pour water over or inside the unit.
∙ Warning: Do not use any external device or other means
(e.g. heaters or heating fans) to accelerate de-frosting.
∙ Clean the unit with a damp cloth and a little detergent. Wipe
thoroughly dry afterwards.
∙ Replace the drain channel and cover panel.
∙ Set the temperature control to its maximum position. After 24
hours, it may turned back to its normal setting.
Defrosting the refrigerator cabinet :
∙ The refrigerator cabinet does not require de-frosting, but
only proper cleaning.
∙ The integral vapouriser is sealed in foam in the rear wall;
you may therefore notice a build-up of frost around the
rear area. This layer of frost will start melting when the
compressor is not working. Through a system of hoses,
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the melt-water drains into the collection tray below the
compressor, where it will be absorbed into the surrounding
air.
∙ To enable the melt-water to drain freely, always ensure that
the channel and discharge opening in the cabinet are free of
any blockage.
∙ Any water collecting in the bottom should be removed.
Energy saving tips
∙ The appliance should be set up in a well-ventilated, dry
room.
∙ Do not expose the appliance to direct sunlight, and do not
position it next to any heat sources (radiators, cookers etc.).
If this cannot be avoided, however, suitable insulation must be
installed between the heat source and the unit.
∙ Ensure suffi cient air circulation around the sides of the unit.
∙ The compressor (at the rear) should be cleaned at regular
intervals. Accumulated dust causes an increase in energy
consumption.
∙ Warm food should be
allowed to cool down
before it is stored inside.
∙ To prevent an increased
build-up of ice, do not
leave the doors of the
unit open for too long
when loading or taking out food.
∙ Frequent de-frosting helps to save energy. For detailed
information on cleaning the appliance, please refer to the
section De-frosting and cleaning.
∙ Do not set a lower-than-necessary temperature. For detailed
information on the temperature settings, please refer to the
section Temperature control.
Operating noise
∙ Certain typical sounds can be heard when the appliance is
switched on. These sounds are:
∙ caused by the electrical motor within the compressor
assembly; during compressor start-up the sound level will
be slightly higher for a limited period of time.
∙ caused by the cooling agent fl owing through the circuit.
Trouble-shooting
The following table lists possible malfunctions and their
probable causes and solutions. In the event of operational
p roblems, check fi rst whether a solution can be found using this
table. If the problem persists, disconnect the appliance from the
mains power and contact our Customer Service Department.