Care and maintenance
Page GB-20
To defrost the freezer compartment, first cre-
ate accumulated refrigeration. To do this, set
the temperature controller (13) to “7” for at
least 3 hours prior to defrosting.
The deep frozen food will now not defrost as
quickly.
WARNING
Danger of explosion!
Improper handling of the appliance
can lead to defl agration or explosion!
■
Never use defrosting sprays. They can
generate explosive gases.
CAUTION
Risk of damage!
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Defrost the appliance in a timely
manner, before it forms a layer of ice
and frost of more than 4 mm. Exces-
sive ice formation increases power
consumption and the freezer com-
partment door may no longer close
tightly.
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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.
If possible, defrost the freezer com-
partment in winter when the outside
temperature is low. You can then store
the food on the balcony (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.
1. Set the temperature controller (13) 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. To clean the fridge compartment, re-
move the vegetable drawer (8) (9) and
(12) the glass shelves.
To remove the glass shelves, lift them
slightly at the back and then pull them out
of the guide rail.
9. In order to remove the door shelves,
simply pull them upwards out of the
holders.
10. Clean all of the parts in lukewarm soapy
water. Then dry everything thoroughly.
11. 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 appliance’s interior dry.
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