Cleaning and care
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Preparing the appliance for
cleaning
Switch the appliance off.
Disconnect the appliance from the
mains. Switch off at the wall and
withdraw the plug from the socket, or
switch off the mains fuse board.
Take any food out of the appliance
and store it in a cool place.
Defrost the freezer compartment
(depending on model - see
Defrosting")
Take out all other removable parts for
cleaning.
Cleaning the interior and
accessories
The appliance should be cleaned
regularly, at least once a month.
Clean the freezer section each time
you defrost it.
Remove any obvious soiling
immediately and do not let it dry on.
Clean the
interior
with a clean
sponge, lukewarm water and a little
washing-up liquid.
After cleaning, wipe with clean water
and dry with a soft cloth.
The following parts
cannot be cleaned
in a dishwasher
:
– shelves
– all drawers and the drawer lid
(depending on model)
These accessories should all be hand
washed.
The following parts
are suitable
for
cleaning in a dishwasher:
The maximum temperature of the
dishwashing programme selected
must not exceed 55 °C.
Contact with natural dyes from
carrots, tomatoes and ketchup may
discolour the plastic parts in the
dishwasher.
This discolouration does not affect the
stability of the parts.
– the ice cube tray
– egg trays
– butter dish
– dairy compartment (without the
stainless steel facing)
– the shelves and bottle shelf in the
door
Clean the condensate channel and
drain hole frequently so that
condensate can drain away
unhindered. Use a straw or similar to
clear the drain if necessary.
Leave the door open to air the
appliance for a short while and to
prevent odours building up.
