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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, always unplug the appliance or disconnect it
from the power supply.
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Clean the inside of the refrigerator compartment regularly with a sponge dampened in warm water
and/or neutral detergent. Rinse and dry with a soft cloth.
Do not use abrasive products.
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The separators must not be washed with water but cleaned with a lightly dampened sponge.
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Clean the inside of the freezer compartment when defrosting.
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Clean the air vents and condenser at the rear of the appliance regularly with a vacuum cleaner or
brush.
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Clean the outside with a soft damp cloth. Do not use abrasive products, scourers, stain-removers
(e.g. thrichlorethylene acetone) or vinegar.
For long vacations
1. Empty the refrigerator.
2. Disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply.
3. Defrost and clean the interior.
4. In the event of prolonged disuse, leave the door open to prevent mould, odours and oxidation from
forming.
5. Clean the appliance.
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Clean the inside of the low temperature compartment (where fitted) when defrosting.
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Clean the inside of the refrigerator compartment regularly with a sponge dampened in warm water
and/or neutral detergent. Rinse and dry with a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive products.
6. Clean the outside with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive products, scourers, stain-removers (e.g.
acetone, trichloroethylene) or vinegar.
Replacing bulbs:
When replacing the bulb, proceed as follows:
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Unplug the appliance from the mains
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Press the top of the lamp cover.
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Remove the lamp cover.
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Replace the lamp with one of the same power or of the max. power in watt, specified near the lamp
holder.
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Put the lamp cover back on and wait 5 minutes before plugging the appliance back into the mains.
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