Cleaning and care
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Cleaning the interior of the ap-
pliance
Clean the appliance regularly, or at
least once a month.
If soiling is left on for any length of
time, it may become impossible to
remove under certain circumstances.
Surfaces may become discolored or
damaged.
It is therefore best to remove any
soiling immediately.
Clean the
interior
with a clean
sponge, lukewarm water, and a little
liquid dish soap.
After cleaning, wipe with clean water
and dry with a soft cloth.
Clean the condensate channel and
drain hole frequently using a cotton
swab or similar item to ensure that
condensate can drain away freely.
Leave the door open to air the refrig-
eration appliance sufficiently for a
short while and to prevent odor build-
up.
Cleaning accessories by hand
or in the dishwasher
The following components must be
cleaned
by hand
only:
- the stainless steel trims or strips
- door shelf with fine adjustment
- the plastic parts of the adjustable
shelf with pivotable glass shelf (Flexi-
Tray)
- the rear protective strip and the side
supports of the storage drawer (Com-
pactCase)
- adjustable shelf with printing
- all drawers and compartment lids
(these vary depending on model)
- the flexible bottle rack (available as
an optional accessory)
- organization box (available as an op-
tional accessory)
The following components are
dish-
washer-safe
:
Risk of damage due to high dish-
washer temperatures.
Parts of the refrigeration appliance
may become unusable, e.g., deform,
if they are washed in the dishwasher
at more than 130°F (55°C).
For dishwasher-safe components, al-
ways select dishwasher programs
with a maximum temperature of
130°F (55°C).
