Care and maintenance
Page EN-20
To defrost the freezer compartment, first cre-
ate accumulated refrigeration. To do this, set
the temperature controller (1) to “7” for at
least 3 hours prior to defrosting.
The deep frozen food will now not defrost as
quickly.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion!
Improper handling of the appliance
can lead to defl agration or explosion!
■
Never use defrosting sprays. They can
generate explosive gases.
■
Do not use any means other than
those recommended by the manufac-
turer to speed up defrosting. For ex-
ample, do not use any electric heat-
ing equipment, knives or devices with
an open fl ame such as a candle. The
thermal insulation and the interior
walls are scratch- and heat-sensitive
and can melt.
1. Set the temperature controller (1) to “0”.
2. Pull the mains plug out of the socket.
3. Remove the frozen food from the freezer.
4. Ensure that your food is kept cool
enough. If you haven’t got the opportunity
to store the frozen food in another freez-
er in the meantime, wrap it up in a thick
layer of newspaper and store it in a cool
room or in an insulated bag while it is de-
frosting.
5. Remove the drawers from the freezer
compartment. Wash them in warm water
with washing up liquid and dry thoroughly.
6. To accelerate defrosting, place a bowl of
hot, but not boiling, water in the freezer
compartment. This will accelerate the
defrosting process.
7. Leave the door open while defrosting
and place a cloth in front of the appli-
ance to catch thaw water which may
come out.
The defrosting time depends on the thick-
ness of the ice layer. Experience dictates
that it is possible to start cleaning after
approx. 1 hour.
8. Take the vegetable drawer, (7) the glass
cover (6) and the glass shelves (8) out of
the fridge compartment.
In order to remove the door shelves (3),
push them together slightly sideways and
simultaneously pull them upwards out of
the holders.
9. Clean all of the parts in lukewarm soapy
water. Then dry everything thoroughly.
10. Wash the interior with warm water and
washing up liquid.
When wiping clean, add a few drops of
vinegar to the water to prevent mould
from forming.
Wipe the interior dry and leave the door
open a while to air.
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11. The defrost water drain (6) can be found
on the reverse side of the refrigerator
area above the vegetable drawer (9).
The cleaning tool can be found in the
opening to the thaw water drain (10).
Use it to clean the thaw water drain.
12. Only clean the door seals with clean wa-
ter; they are sensitive to oil and fat.
13. Replace the glass shelves (8), the vege-
table drawer (6), the glass cover (7) and
the door shelves (3).
14. Return the food to the fridge or freezer
compartment.
15. Plug the mains plug back into the socket
and turn the temperature controller (1) to
level “7”.
16. As soon as a temperature of –18 °C has
been reached, turn the temperature con-
troller back to the usual position.
