Care and maintenance
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Defrosting and cleaning the
inner compartment
The fridge does not need to be defrosted
as it is equipped with an automated thawing
function. Frost and ice are automatically de-
frosted and the thaw water is collected in a
thaw water container on the reverse side of
the appliance. The thaw water evaporates as
a result of the heat generated by the motor.
To defrost the freezer, first create accumulat-
ed refrigeration. To do this, set the tempera-
ture controller (1) to “7” at least 3 hours before
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.
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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.
NOTICE
■
Defrost the appliance in a time-
ly manner before it forms a layer of
ice and frost of more than 4 mm. Ex-
cessive ice formation increases pow-
er consumption and the freezer door
may no longer close tightly.
■
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
insulation is sensitive to scratching
and heat or can melt.
If possible, defrost the freezer 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 (1) to “0”.
2. Disconnect the mains plug from the
socket.
3. Remove the frozen food from the freez-
er.
4. Ensure that your food is kept cool
enough. If you haven’t got the opportu-
nity to store the frozen food in another
freezer 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 defrosting.
5. Remove the drawers from the freezer.
Wash them in warm water with washing
up liquid and dry thoroughly.
6. Place a bowl of hot, but not boiling, wa-
ter in the freezer. 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 (5) and the
glass shelves (6) out of the fridge.
In order to remove the door shelves (3),
push them together slightly to the sides
and simultaneously pull them upwards
out of the holders.
