Care and maintenance
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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 out the mains plug, al-
ways take hold of the mains plug it-
self and never the mains cable.
CAUTION
Dangers for children and people with
limited physical, sensory or mental ca-
pacity!
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Cleaning and user maintenance shall
not be made by children without su-
pervision.
NOTICE
Risk of damage to property!
The surfaces and appliance parts can
become damaged through unsuitable
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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Cover 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 the lid
seal
The lid seal 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 lid 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. Clean dirty seals with clean water only.
Clean exterior
• Use only light pH-neutral soapy water for
cleaning the exterior walls.
Defrosting and cleaning the
inside of the appliance
WARNING
Danger of explosion!
Improper handling of the appliance
may lead to defl agration/explosion!
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Never use defrosting sprays. They can
generate explosive gases.