Care and maintenance
Page EN-26
Defrosting and cleaning the
inner compartment
CAUTION
Danger of explosion!
Improper handling of the appliance
can lead to defl agration or explosion!
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Never use defrosting sprays. They can
generate explosive gases.
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Do not use mechanical devices or oth-
er means to accelerate the defrost-
ing process, other than those recom-
mended by the manufacturer.
Risk of fi re and health hazard!
The thermal insulation and the interior
are scratch and heat-sensitive and can
melt or catch fi re.
Plastics such as those used in thermal
insulation can release toxic fumes if
they melt or catch fi re.
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Do not use any electric heating equip-
ment, knives or devices with an open
fl ame such as a candle.
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Do not use electrical appliances inside
the food storage compartments of the
appliance, unless they are of the type
recommended by the manufacturer.
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Keep the appliance away from open
fl ames and hot surfaces.
NOTICE
Risk of damage!
Improper handling of the appliance
may result in damage.
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Defrost the appliance in a time-
ly manner before it forms a layer of
ice and frost of more than 4 mm. Ex-
cessive ice formation increases pow-
er consumption and the freezer door
may no longer close tightly.
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Do not damage the refrigerant cir-
cuit, e.g. by puncturing the refrigerant
channels of the condensate evapora-
tor with sharp objects, bending the
piping, or cutting open the insulation.
If possible, defrost the freezer in winter
when the outside temperature is low.
You can then store the food on the balcony
(or similar) while defrosting.
Alternatively, you can wrap up the frozen food
in a thick layer of newspaper and store it in a
cool room or insulated bag.
To defrost the freezer, first create accumulat-
ed refrigeration. To do this, set the tempera-
ture controller (1) to “7” at least 3 hours before
defrosting.
The deep-frozen food will now not defrost as
quickly.
The fridge does not need to be defrosted
as it is equipped with an automated thawing
function. Frost and ice are automatically de-
frosted and the thaw water is collected in a
thaw water container on the reverse side of
the appliance. The thaw water evaporates as
a result of the heat generated by the motor.
1. Set the temperature controller (1) to “0”.
2. Pull the mains plug out of the socket.
3. Remove the frozen food from the freez-
er.
4. Ensure that your food is kept cool
enough. If you haven’t got the opportu-
nity to store the frozen food in another
freezer in the meantime, wrap it up in a
thick layer of newspaper and store it in a
cool room or in an insulated bag while it
is defrosting.
5. Remove the freezer drawers (5) from the
freezer. Wash them in warm water with
washing up liquid and dry thoroughly.
6. To accelerate defrosting, place a bowl of
hot, but not boiling, water in the freezer.
This will accelerate the defrosting pro-
cess.
7. Leave the appliance door open while
defrosting and place a cloth in front of
