Care and maintenance
page EN-17
Care and maintenance
WARNING
Risk of electric shock!
Touching live parts may result in severe
injury or death.
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Before cleaning, unplug the mains
plug from the socket or isolate/un-
screw the fuse.
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When pulling the mains plug out of
the socket, always take hold of the
mains plug itself and never pull the
mains cable.
CAUTION
Risk of injury!
Dangers for children and people with
limited physical, sensory or mental ca-
pacity!
■
Do not allow children to perform
cleaning and user maintenance with-
out supervision.
NOTICE
Risk of damage!
The surfaces and appliance parts can be
damaged through improper handling.
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Never use harsh, granular, soda, acid,
solvent-based or abrasive cleaners.
These attack the plastic surfaces.
All-purpose cleaners with a neutral
pH are recommended.
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Door seals and plastic parts are sen-
sitive to oil and grease. Remove con-
taminants as quickly as possible.
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Only use soft cloths.
Checking and cleaning door
seals
The door seals must be checked regularly so
that no air can enter the appliance.
1. To test them, clamp a thin piece of paper
in various places between the door seal
and frame of the appliance. The paper
should be difficult to pull through at all
points.
2. If the seal is not uniform everywhere:
Warm the seal in the appropriate places
in front of you with a hair dryer and pull it
out with your fingers.
3. Only clean dirty seals with clean water.
Cleaning the exterior
• Use only light pH-neutral soapy water.
Cleaning the reverse side
Remove dust and clean the back of the ap-
pliance and the compressor once or twice a
year.
• Carefully brush the reverse side of the
appliance and the compressor with a soft
brush.
