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Operating
Operating
Operating
Operating noise
noise
noise
noise
Type of sound
Type of sound
Type of sound
Type of sound
Cause
Cause
Cause
Cause
Mumbling
Compressor during its operation
Liquid sounds
Circulation of the refrigerant
Click sounds
The temperature control turns the
compressor on or off
Disturbing
noises
Vibration of the shelves or cooling
coils
Switching off
Switching off
Switching off
Switching off
To switch off the appliance tur
To switch off the appliance tur
To switch off the appliance tur
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trol to the off state.
trol to the off state.
trol to the off state.
trol to the off state.
If the appliance is out of use for long periods:
•
Remove the appliance content.
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Disconnect the mains plug or switch off the fuse.
•
Thoroughly clean the appliance (see ”Cleaning
and Maintenance”).
•
Leave open the appliance door to prevent un-
pleasant odours.
Tips for Energy saving
Tips for Energy saving
Tips for Energy saving
Tips for Energy saving
•
Disconnect the plug if the appliance is not in use.
•
Do not install the appliance near stoves, heaters
or other heat sources. In case of higher ambient
temperatures, the compressor will run more fre-
quently and longer.
•
Ensure sufficient ventilation at the bottom and
rear side. Never block ventilation openings.
•
Do not adjust the temperature colder than neces-
sary.
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The appliance should be defrosted regularly.
•
Do not open the door longer than necessary.
•
The seal of the appliance door must be complete-
ly intact, so that the door closes properly.
Cleaning
Cleaning
Cleaning
Cleaning and Maintenance
and Maintenance
and Maintenance
and Maintenance
WARNING:
WARNING:
WARNING:
WARNING:
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Always turn off the appliance and disconnect the
plug or turn off / unscrew the fuse before cleaning
and user maintenance.
•
Do not use steam cleaners for cleaning the appli-
ance; moisture could enter electrical components.
Risk of electric shock!
Risk of electric shock!
Risk of electric shock!
Risk of electric shock! Hot steam could damage
the plastic parts.
•
The appliance must be dry before restarting oper-
ation.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
•
Do not use a wire brush or other sharp, abrasive
items.
•
Do not use any acidic or abrasive detergents.
•
Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
Cleaning the appliance including interior
Cleaning the appliance including interior
Cleaning the appliance including interior
Cleaning the appliance including interior
•
Clean the appliance interior, the exterior surfaces,
the accessories and the door seal regularly with
warm water and mild detergent.
•
Remove for that the appliance content and stor-
age at a cool location.
•
Clean the thaw water discharge channel / opening
carefully with e.g. a pipe cleaner.
•
After everything was thoroughly dried, you can
restart the operation.
Defrosting
Defrosting
Defrosting
Defrosting
To achieve better cooling and to save energy, defrost
the appliance regularly as follows:
•
To start the defrosting process turn the tempera-
ture control to the off state and disconnect the
plug or turn off the fuse.
•
Remove the appliance content and keep covered
at a cool location.
•
When the ice has melted, wipe the condensate
away and dry the appliance interior.