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HOW TO DEFROST THE APPLIANCE
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Before defrosting, unplug the appliance from the mains or disconnect the electrical power supply.
Defrosting of the refrigerator compartment is completely automatic. Droplets of water on the rear
wall of the refrigerator compartment indicate that the periodic automatic defrost cycle is in
progress. The defrost water is automatically routed to a drain outlet and into a container from which
it evaporates.
Clean the defrost water drain outlet regularly using the tool supplied with the appliance in order to ensure
defrost water is removed correctly.
Defrosting the compartment
Defrost the compartment
once or twice a year or when the ice formation is excessive.
It is perfectly normal for ice to form. The amount and speed at which the ice forms depends on ambient conditions
and the frequency with which the door is opened. Ice formation is concentrated at the top of the compartment and
does not affect the efficiency of the appliance.
If possible, defrost the freezer when it is nearly empty.
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To switch off the freezer compartment, press button
C
.
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Remove the food from the freezer compartment and group together in a cool place or in a cool bag.
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Leave the door open to allow the frost to melt.
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Clean the interior with a sponge soaked in warm water and/or neutral detergent. Do not use abrasive
substances.
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Rinse the interior and dry thoroughly.
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Put the food back into the freezer.
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Close the door.
Plug in the appliance again and switch on following the instructions in chapter “How to operate the refrigerator
compartment”: Adjustments and selections valid before switching off will automatically be restored.
Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, unplug the appliance from the mains or disconnect
the electrical power supply.
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Periodically clean the inside of the refrigerator compartment 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 slightly damp sponge.
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Clean the inside of the freezer compartment when defrosting.
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Periodically clean air vents and the condenser at the rear of the appliance with a vacuum cleaner or a brush.
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Clean the outside with a soft damp cloth. Do not use abrasive products, scourers, stain-removers (e.g.
acetone, trichloroethylene) or vinegar.
Prolonged disuse
1.
Empty the refrigerator.
2.
Disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
3.
Defrost and clean the interior.
4.
Clean the appliance.
Leave the doors open to prevent the formation of mould, odours and oxidation.
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