Defrosting
en
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If the sticker does not indicate "OK",
gradually reduce the temperature.
→
"Setting the refrigerator compart-
Once the appliance is switched on, it
may take up to 12 hours until the set
temperature is reached.
Correct setting
Defrosting
10 Defrosting
Defrosting
10.1 Defrosting in the refri-
gerator compartment
When the appliance is operating,
condensation droplets or frost form
on the rear panel of the refrigerator
compartment due to functional reas-
ons. The back panel in the refriger-
ator compartment defrosts automatic-
ally.
Condensation runs through the con-
densation channel into the drainage
hole to the evaporation pan and does
not have to be wiped away.
To ensure that the condensation can
drain and odours do not form, ob-
serve the following information:
→
"Cleaning the condensation chan-
nel and drainage hole", Page 34
Cleaning and servicing
11 Cleaning and servi-
cing
Cleaning and servicing
To keep your appliance working effi-
ciently for a long time, it is important
to clean and maintain it carefully.
Customer Service must clean inac-
cessible points. Cleaning by cus-
tomer service can give rise to costs.
11.1 Preparing the appliance
for cleaning
1.
2.
Disconnect the appliance from the
power supply.
Unplug the appliance from the
mains or switch off the circuit
breaker in the fuse box.
3.
Take out all of the food and store it
in a cool place.
Place ice packs (if available) onto
the food.
4.
Remove all fittings from the appli-
ance. →
11.2 Cleaning the appliance
WARNING
Risk of electric shock!
An ingress of moisture can cause an
electric shock.
▶
Do not use steam- or high-pres-
sure cleaners to clean the appli-
ance.
Liquid in the lighting or in the con-
trols can be dangerous.
▶
The rinsing water must not drip
into the lighting or controls.
ATTENTION!
Unsuitable cleaning products may
damage the surfaces of the appli-
ance.
▶
Do not use hard scouring pads or
cleaning sponges.
▶
Do not use harsh or abrasive de-
tergents.
▶
Do not use cleaning products with
a high alcohol content.
If liquid gets into the drainage hole,
the evaporation pan may overflow.
▶
The rinsing water must not get into
the drainage hole.
