Hanseatic HKGK18560EWDI, User Manual

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Care and maintenance
Page EN-20
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 temper-
ature controller (13) to “7” at least 3 hours
before 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.
NOTICE
■
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.
■
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 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. Disconnect the mains plug from 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.
Wash them in warm water with washing
up liquid and dry thoroughly.
6. Place a bowl of hot but not boiling water
in the freezer. This will accelerate the de-
frosting process.
7. Leave the door open while defrosting and
place a cloth in front of the appliance to
catch thaw water which may come out.
8. 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.
9. To clean the fridge, remove the veg-
etable drawer (8) and the glass
shelves (9) and (12).
To remove the glass shelves, lift them
slightly at the back and then pull them out
of the guide rail.
10. In order to remove the door shelves,
simply pull them upwards out of the
holders.
11. Clean all parts in lukewarm soapy water.
Then dry everything thoroughly.
12. Wash the interior with warm water and
washing up liquid.