Make sure that water cannot get into
the On/Off and temperature selector
dial, the light or the ventilation gaps.
Do not let water get into the
condensate channel and drain hole
when cleaning.
Do not use a steam cleaning appliance
to defrost or clean the appliance.
Steam could reach electrical
components and cause a short circuit.
The data plate located inside the
appliance must not be removed. It
contains information which is required
in the event of a service call.
To avoid damaging the surface of
your appliance, do not use:
– cleaning agents containing soda,
ammonia, acids or chlorides,
– cleaning agents containing
descaling agents,
– abrasive cleaning agents, e.g.
powder cleaners and cream
cleaners,
– solvent-based cleaning agents,
– stainless steel cleaning agents,
– dishwasher cleaner,
– oven sprays,
– glass cleaning agents,
– hard, abrasive sponges and
brushes, e.g. pot scourers,
– melamine eraser blocks,
– sharp metal scrapers.
Before cleaning
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Switch off the appliance.
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Disconnect it from the mains.
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Take any food out of the appliance
and store it in a cool place.
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Defrost the freezer section.
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Take out any removable parts, e.g.
shelves, for cleaning.
Cleaning the interior and
accessories
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Clean the appliance at least once a
month.
Remove soiling immediately to
prevent it from drying on.
Use lukewarm water with a little
washing-up liquid.
The following are dishwasher safe:
– the butter dish, egg trays, ice cube
tray (depending on model)
– the shelves and bottle shelf in the
door
– the butter and cheese compartment
The temperature of the dishwasher
programme must not exceed 55 °C.
Contact with some foodstuffs, such
as carrots, tomatoes or ketchup can
cause plastic items to discolour.
However, this discolouration will not
affect the stability of plastic items.
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Clean the interior shelves and
drawers by hand. These are
not
suitable for cleaning in a dishwasher.
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