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Cleaning and Maintenance
For hygienic reasons the appliance interior, including interior accesso-
ries, should be cleaned regularly.
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Warning!
• The appliance may not be connected to the mains during cleaning.
Danger of electrical shock! Before cleaning switch the appliance off
and remove the plug from the mains, or switch off or turn out the
circuit breaker or fuse.
• Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner. Moisture could accu-
mulate in electrical components, danger of electrical shock! Hot
vapours can lead to the damage of plastic parts.
• The appliance must be dry before it is placed back into service.
• The appliance defrosts automatically. Do not use mechanical or artifi-
cial devices to speed up the defrosting process.
Attention!
• Ethereal oils and organic solvents can attack plastic parts, e.g.
– lemon juice or the juice from orange peals;
– butyric acid;
– cleansers which contain acetic acid.
Do not allow such substances to come into contact with appliance
parts.
• Do not use any abrasive cleansers.
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Switch the appliance off by pressing and holding the ON/OFF button
for about 5 seconds.
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Remove the mains plug or switch off or turn out the circuit breaker or
fuse.
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Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with a cloth and
lukewarm water. Commercially available dish washing detergents may
also be used.
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After cleaning wipe with fresh water and rub dry.
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Accumulation of dust at the condenser increases energy consumption.
For this reason carefully clean the condenser at the back of the appli-
ance once a year with a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner.
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After everything is dry place appliance back into service.
