8 Care and maintenance
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Care and maintenance
For hygienic storage, the interior should always be kept clean.
Do not use any abrasive cleaning agents or scouring cloths. Clean wooden
shelves just with a slightly damp cloth without any detergent.
Risk of damage to the appliance.
8.1
Interior
▸ Surfaces that can come in contact with food and accessible drainage systems must
be cleaned regularly.
▸ Clean the interior periodically with a mild soapy solution and wipe completely dry.
8.2
Operating and display elements
▸ Clean the operating and display elements just with a slightly damp cloth.
8.3
Door seals
▸ Regularly check the door seals and
▸ if dirty clean using a soft brush and clean water. Wipe dry.
8.4
Defrosting
The appliance regularly defrosts automatically, rendering manual defrosting unnecessary.
8.5
When the appliance is not in use
▸ If the appliance is not to be used for an extended period of time, switch it off.
▸ Empty and clean the appliance.
▸ Leave the appliance door open.
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Noises and warnings
9.1
Operating noise
The appliance can make various noises during operation. Although the appliance is
noise-optimized, some noise cannot be eliminated completely. This noise depends on
the size of the appliance, how it is installed and the cooling requirements (e.g. fast cool-
ing), the ambient temperature and the installation conditions. Operating noises are partic-
ularly audible immediately after switching on the compressor; however, these noises be-
come quieter as the appliance runs.
Unusual noises are often caused by improper installation. The appliance must be in-
stalled on a level and stable surface. In open kitchens or in the case of appliances in-
stalled in partitioned areas, normal operating noises may seem louder. This is not a fault
but rather an effect of the design/architecture.
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