4 Service and maintenance
For hygiene reasons, regularly clean the appliance inside and out, including the appliance
door seal and interior fittings.
Before carrying out any maintenance and servicing work, ensure that the appliance is
disconnected from the mains power supply (see safety chapter → Electric Shock).
CAUTION
RISK OF INJURY!
Do not use electric heaters, naked flames, knives, etc. for defrosting.
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Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner. Moisture could get into electrical
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components.
When the temperature regulator is set to "0", refrigeration is switched off, but the
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power supply remains switched on.
ATTENTION
APPLIANCE DAMAGE!
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Do not use abrasive or aggressive cleaning agents.
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Do not use abrasive sponges
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Essential oils and organic solvents, e.g. the juice of lemon or orange peel, butyric
acid or cleaning agents containing acetic acid can attack plastic parts. Do not
allow such substances to come into contact with parts of the appliance.
4.1
Cleaning the appliance
1. Remove the goods. Store everything covered and in a cool
place.
2. To clean the glass shelves, lift them slightly upwards and
pull them out until they can be pivoted up or down and
removed.
3. Push up and remove the door compartments.
4. Clean the appliance, including the appliance door seal and
interior parts, using a cloth and lukewarm water with a little
household detergent.
5. Rinse with clear water and wipe dry.
6. Check the condensation drain hole. Clean at regular intervals
using cotton swabs.
7. Install the cleaned glass shelves, door compartments,
drawers, etc. again.
8. Make sure that the interior of the appliance is completely
dry.
9. Connect the appliance to the mains power supply and switch
it on.
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