5.11 Vegetable drawers on roller
plates*
Fig. 6
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Roller plates can be removed for cleaning.
6 Maintenance
6.1 Defrosting
6.1.1 Defrosting refrigerator compartment
The fridge compartment defrosts automatically. The defrosted
water will evaporate. Water drops or a thin layer of frost or ice
can form on the back wall; this is a completely normal part of
the machine’s function.
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Clean the drain hole at regular intervals to allow the defrost
water to drain (see 6.2 Cleaning the appliance) .
6.2 Cleaning the appliance
Clean the appliance regularly.
WARNING
Risk of injury and damage as a result of hot steam!
Hot steam can lead to burns and can damage the surfaces.
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Do not use any steam cleaners!
NOTICE
Incorrect cleaning damages the appliance!
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Do not use cleaning agents in concentrated form.
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Do not use any scouring or abrasive sponges or steel wool.
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Do not use any sharp or abrasive cleaning agents, nor any
that contain sand, chloride or acid.
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Do not use chemical solvents.
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Do not damage or remove the type plate on the inside of the
appliance. It is important for the customer service.
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Do not pull off, bend or damage cables or other compo-
nents.
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Do not allow any cleaning water to enter the drain channel,
ventilation grille or electrical parts.
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Please use soft cleaning cloths and a universal pH-neutral
cleaning agent.
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Please use cleaning and care products suitable for contact
with foodstuffs in the appliance interior.
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Empty appliance.
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Pull out the power plug.
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Clean the vent grille regularly.
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Dust deposits increase energy consumption.
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Clean plastic outer and inner surfaces with lukewarm
water and a little washing-up liquid.
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Clean drain hole: Remove deposits
with a narrow instrument, e.g. a
cotton bud.
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Most of the parts can be dismantled for cleaning: see the
relevant chapter.
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Clean drawers by hand with lukewarm water and a little
washing up liquid.
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All the other fittings can be put in the dishwasher.
After cleaning:
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Wipe dry the appliance and items of equipment.
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Connect the appliance and switch it on again.
When the temperature is sufficiently cold:
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Put the food back inside.
6.3 Customer service
First check whether you can correct the fault yourself by refer-
ence to the list (see 7 Malfunctions) . If this is not the case,
please contact the customer service whose address is given in
the enclosed customer service list.
WARNING
Risk of injury if repair work is not carried out professionally!
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Have any repairs and action - not expressly specified -
on the appliance and mains cable carried out by service
personnel only. (see 6 Maintenance)
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Read the appliance
designation
Fig. 7 (1)
,
service No.
Fig. 7 (2)
and
serial
No.
Fig. 7 (3)
off the type
plate located inside
the appliance on the
left-hand side.
Fig. 7
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Notify the customer service, specifying the fault, appliance
designation
Fig. 7 (1)
, service No.
Fig. 7 (2)
and serial No.
Fig. 7 (3)
.
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This will help us to provide you with a faster and more accu-
rate service.
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Keep the appliance closed until the customer service
arrives.
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The food will stay cool longer.
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Pull out the mains plug (not by pulling the connecting cable)
or switch off the fuse.
7 Malfunctions
Your appliance is designed and manufactured for a long life
span and reliable operation. If a malfunction nonetheless
occurs during operation, check whether it is due to a handling
error. In this case you will have to be charged for the costs
incurred, even during the warranty period. You may be able to
rectify the following faults yourself:
Appliance does not work.
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The appliance is not switched on.
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Switching on the appliance.
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The power plug is not properly inserted in the wall socket.
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Check power plug.
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The fuse of the wall socket is not in order.
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Check fuse.
The compressor runs for a long time.
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The compressor switches to a low speed when little cold is
needed. Although the running time is increased as a result,
energy is saved.
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This is normal in energy-saving models.
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Fast-Cool is activated.
Maintenance
* Depending on model and options
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