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installation
general
The electrical connection should always be
carried out in accordance with the national
and local regulations in force. Among other
things, these regulations specify that the
appliance should be grounded.
transport
If the refrigerator has been transported on its
side, it should not be turned on for half a day.
This is because the coolant must be allowed
to flow back to the compressor.
removing adhesive tape
The door is usually secured with adhesive
tape. Residues can be removed with soapy
water or benzine.
positioning
Not to be placed next to a heat source (oven)
or in the sun. The appliance works best at an
ambient temperature of 16-32 degrees Celsius.
ventilation
The refrigeration unit does not require any
maintenance, but does require good
ventilation! In tall kitchen cupboards, there
must be openings in the plinth and at the roof.
The dimensions of these openings are given
on the relevant drawings.
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thawing
freezer
Defrost the freezer when the layer of ice
reaches a thickness of 5 mm.
Remove the contents of the freezer.
Switch the freezer off.
Defrost the freezer.
Clean and dry the freezer.
Switch the freezer on again.
When the freezer reaches its correct
temperature, replace the freezer's contents.
You can speed up the defrosting process by
placing a bowl of hot water in the freezer.
Keep the contents of the freezer in a cool
place and wrapped in blankets or
newspapers.
attention
Never remove the ice with the aid of sharp
objects, defrost sprays, a hair-drier, a radiant
heater, or the like. This may lead to unsafe
situations and may cause irreparable damage
to the appliance.
cleaning
attention
Before cleaning the appliance, disconnect the
plug from the wall socket. Never disconnect
the plug from the wall socket by pulling on the
lead!
Clean the interior of the appliance once a
month.
lean the interior of the appliance once a
month. For cleaning, use the suds of a neutral
cleansing agent (a general detergent or
washing-up liquid). After cleaning, rinse the
interior with clean water and rub dry. Leave
the appliance to dry for 1 or 2 hours.
You may, if you wish, clean the mantle with an
enamel cleaner.
attention
Never clean the refrigerator with the aid of a
steam cleaner. This is dangerous.
Do not use too much moisture.
Avoid any moisture getting into electrical
components.
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