Defrosting and cleaning the
inner compartment
Moisture from the food and ambient air forms
frost on the inside of the appliance. You
should remove ice and frost from the inner
walls of the freezer at least once a year, or
at the latest when the layer of frost is approx.
4 mm thick. Otherwise the ice forms a layer of
insulation, which impedes the cooling output
and increases electricity consumption.
The fridge compartment does not need to
be defrosted as it is equipped with an auto-
mated thawing function. Frost and ice are
automatically defrosted 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 compartment, first cre-
ate a refrigeration reserve. To do this, set
the temperature controller (1) 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.
■
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.
1. Set the temperature controller (1) to “0”.
2. Pull the mains plug out of the socket.
3. Remove the frozen goods from the
freezer compartment and the food from
the fridge compartment.
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. To accelerate defrosting, place a bowl of
hot, but not boiling, water in the freezer
compartment. This will accelerate the
defrosting process.
6. Leave the door and the freezer compart-
ment door open while defrosting and
place a cloth in front of the appliance to
catch thaw water which may come out.
The defrosting time depends on the
thickness of the ice layer. Experience
dictates that it is possible to start clean-
ing after approx. 1 hour.
7. Remove the vegetable drawer (4) and
the glass shelves (5) from the fridge
compartment.
In order to remove the door shelves (2),
push them together slightly to the sides
and simultaneously pull them upwards
out of the holders.
8. Clean all of the parts in lukewarm soapy
water. Then dry everything thoroughly.
9. 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
formation.
Wipe the interior dry and leave the door
open for a while to air.
Care and maintenance
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