Care and maintenance
Page EN-21
Defrosting the fridge compartment is
not required, as frost and ice are auto-
matically removed from your appliance. The
defrost water is fed outside, collected in a
defrost water tray above the compressor,
and evaporated by waste heat.
Defrosting and cleaning the
freezer
WARNING
Danger of explosion!
Improper handling of the appliance
may lead to deflagration/explosion!
■
Never use defrosting sprays. They can
generate explosive gases.
NOTICE
Risk of damage!
When cleaning, please note:
■
Never use harsh, granular, so-
da-based, solvent-based or abrasive
cleaners. We recommend all-purpose
cleaners with a neutral pH.
■
The door seal is sensitive to oil and
grease - the rubber becomes porous
and brittle as a result.
■
The door seals can be damaged by
unsuitable cleaning agents. Use care
products only on the outer surfaces.
■
Use only soft cloths for cleaning.
If possible, defrost the appliance in
winter when the outside temperature is
low. You can then store the food on the bal-
cony (or similar) while defrosting.
Alternatively, you can wrap up the frozen food
in a thick layer of newspaper and store it in a
cool room or insulated bag.
Adjust
Mode
Super
Smart
1
4
2
3
5
(18)
(17)
1. Create a cold reserve before defrosting
by pressing the “Mode” button (18) to set
the freezer compartment to “Super” (17)
for 3 hours.
2. After this time, disconnect the mains plug
from the socket or switch off the fuse.
3. Take the food out of the fridge and take
the frozen food out of the freezer com-
partment.
4. Ensure that your food is kept cool enough.
5. Remove the drawers from the freezer.
Rinse them in warm water and dry thor-
oughly.
6. Place a bowl of hot, but not boiling, water
in the freezer compartment. This will ac-
celerate the defrosting process.
7. Leave the door open while defrosting and
place a floor cloth in front of the appliance
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. Wipe the interior with warm rinsing water.
When wiping clean, add a few drops of
vinegar to the water to prevent mould
from forming.
9. Only clean the door seals with clean wa-
ter; they are sensitive to oil and fat.
10. Rub everything completely dry, including
the door seals, and allow to air briefly.
11. Reinsert the drawers and put the food
back into the fridge and freezer compart-
ments.
12. Connect the mains plug to the socket or
switch on the fuse again.
13. Set the desired temperature or automatic
mode (Smart).
