Cleaning and maintenance
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4 Cleaning and maintenance
4.1 Instructions
4.2 Cleaning the appliance
A special antibacterial protection on the
appliance's interior walls prevents bacterial
growth and keeps them clean. They must
nevertheless be cleaned regularly in order
to keep them in good condition.
Cleaning the outside of the appliance
• The appliance may be cleaned with
water or alcohol-based liquid detergents
(e.g. window cleaning products).
• Avoid aggressive detergents and rough
sponges in order not to damage the
surfaces.
• Use a soft brush to remove dust and fume
deposits from the condenser on the rear
of the appliance.
• Clean the tank above the compressor.
Cleaning the inside of the appliance
• Clean the inside of the appliance with
diluted liquid detergent and warm water,
adding a little bit of vinegar.
• Door balconies and shelves can be
removed.
• Do not use sharp objects or spray
products.
4.3 Defrosting
Improper use
Risk of damage to surfaces
• Do not use steam jets to clean the
appliance.
• Do not use cleaning products containing
chlorine, ammonia or bleach on parts
made of steel or that have metallic
surface finishes (e.g. anodizing, nickel-
or chromium-plating).
• Do not use abrasive or corrosive
detergents (e.g. scouring products, stain
removers and metallic sponges) on
glass parts.
• Do not use rough or abrasive materials
or sharp metal scrapers.
Power voltage
Danger of electrocution
• Turn off the appliance and unplug it from
the mains before cleaning or
maintenance
• Do not pull the cable to remove the plug.
Occasional presence of frost
inside the freezer compartment is
normal.
Do not use electrical appliances
(e.g. hair dryers) or sprays for
defrosting, the plastic parts could
be damaged.
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