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Energy−saving tips
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Install the appliance in a dry,
w
ell
ventilated room, but not in direct
sunlight and not near a heat source
(radiator, stove, etc
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)
.
Use an
insulating plate, if required
.
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Allo
w
w
arm food and drin
k
s to cool
do
w
n before placing in the
appliance
.
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When tha
w
ing frozen food, place it
in the refrigerator compartment
.
The lo
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temperature of the frozen
products cools the food in the
refrigerator
.
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pen and close the appliance
doors as quic
k
ly as possible
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Operating noises
Normal noises
Humming
− refrigerating unit is
running
.
The fan in the circulating air
system is running
.
Bubbling, whirring
or
gurgling
noises
− refrigerant is flo
w
ing through
the tubing or
w
ater is flo
w
ing into the
ice ma
k
er
.
Clicking
− motor is s
w
itching on or off
.
The solenoid valve at the
w
ater
connection is opening or closing
.
Rumbling
− ready ice cubes from the
ice ma
k
er are falling into the ice cube
container
.
Solving simple noise
problems
The appliance is not level
Align the appliance using a level
.
Use
the height−adjustable feet or place
something under the feet
.
The appliance is touching adjacent
units or appliances
Move the appliance a
w
ay from
adjacent units or appliances
.
Loose or sticking drawers, baskets
or storage areas
Chec
k
the removable parts and, if
required, reinsert them
.
Receptacles are touching each
other
Move bottles or receptacles slightly
a
w
ay from each other
.
Defrosting
Freezer compartment
The fully automatic Nofrost system
ensures that the freezer compartment
remains free of ice
.
Defrosting is no
longer required
.
Refrigerator compartment
Defrosting ta
k
es place automatically
.
The condensation runs through the
drainage hole into an evaporation pan
at the rear of the appliance
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Switching off and
disconnecting the
appliance
Switching off the
appliance
Unplug the appliance or s
w
itch off the
fuse
.
Disconnecting the
appliance
If the appliance is not used for an
extended period of time:
1
.
It is imperative that you disconnect
the
w
ater supply to the appliance
for a fe
w
hours before s
w
itching off
the appliance
.
2
.
Remove all food from the
appliance
.
3
.
Unplug the appliance
.
4
.
Remove and dispose of the filter
cartridge
.
5
.
Empty and clean the ice cube
container
.
6
.
Clean the appliance interior (see
"Cleaning the appliance")
.
To prevent odors, leave the appliance
doors open
.
Cleaning
WARNING
Risk of electric shock!
Unplug the appliance or switch off
the fuse before cleaning the
appliance.
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury or
damage to property, observe the
following:
Never use a steam cleaner to
clean the appliance.
Do not use abrasive or acidic
cleaning agents or solvents.
Wipe lights and the control and
display panel with a damp cloth
only. Do not let water used for
cleaning drip into the lights or
onto the control and display panel.
Do not let cleaning water run into
the drainage hole in the
evaporation area.
Never clean shelves and
containers in a dishwasher. The
parts may warp.
Cleaning the appliance
The Vita Fresh compartments and deli
dra
w
er can be removed for cleaning
.
1
.
Unplug the appliance or s
w
itch off
the fuse
.
2
.
Remove all food from the appliance
and store in a cool location
.
3
.
Clean the appliance
w
ith a soft
cloth, using lu
k
e
w
arm
w
ater and a
small amount of pH−balanced
dish
w
ashing liquid
.
4
.
Rub dry
w
hen done
.
5
.
Wipe the door seal
w
ith clear
w
ater
only and then thoroughly
w
ipe dry
.
6
.
After cleaning, reconnect to s
w
itch
on the appliance
.
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