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Tips for saving
energy
– Install the appliance in a cool, well
ventilated room, but not in direct
sunlight and not near a heat
source (radiator, cooker, etc.).
If required, use an insulating
plate.
– Allow warm food and drinks to
cool down before placing in the
appliance!
– When thawing frozen food, place
it in the refrigerator compartment.
The low temperature of the
frozen products cools the food in
the refrigerator.
– Open and close the door as
briefly as possible.
Operating
noises
Normal noises
Humming
– refrigerating unit is
running. The fan in the circulating air
system is running.
Bubbling, gurgling or whirring
noises
– refrigerant is flowing
through the tubing. Water flowing
into the ice maker.
Clicking
– motor is switching on or
off. Solenoid valve on the water
connection is opening or closing.
Rumbling
– ready ice cubes from
the ice maker are falling into the ice
cube container.
Preventing the noises
The appliance is not level
Please align the appliance with
a spirit level. Use the height-
adjustable feet or place something
under the feet.
The appliance is touching
adjacent units or appliances
Please move the appliance away
from adjacent units or appliances.
Drawers, baskets or storage
areas are loose or sticking
Please check the removable parts
and, if required, reinsert them.
Receptacles are touching each
other
Please move bottles or receptacles
away from each other.
Defrosting
Freezer compartment
The fully automatic Nofrost system
ensures that the freezer
compartment remains free of ice.
Defrosting is no longer required.
Refrigerator
compartment
Defrosting is actuated automatically.
The condensation runs through the
drainage hole into an evaporation
pan on the rear of the appliance.
Switching off
and
disconnecting
the appliance
Switching off the
appliance
Switch off the appliance.
Pull out the mains plug.
Disconnecting the
appliance
If the appliance is not used for
a prolonged period:
Before switching off, it is most
important that you switch the
water supply to the appliance off
for a few hours.
Take all food out of the
appliance.
Switch off the appliance.
Pull out the mains plug.
Clean the appliance interior
(see “Cleaning”).
To prevent odours, leave the doors
open.
Cleaning
Cleaning the appliance
Before cleaning: Switch off the
appliance and pull out the mains
plug.
Take the refrigerated food out of
the appliance and store in a cool
location.
Clean the appliance with
lukewarm water and a little
washing-up liquid.
Wipe the door seal with clear
water only and then wipe dry
thoroughly.
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WARNING
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Risk of electric shock!
To avoid electrical shock which
can cause death or severe
personal injury, disconnect power
to appliance before cleaning.
After cleaning, reconnect power.
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WARNING
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To avoid personal injuries or
property damage, observe the
following:
– Do not clean the appliance with
a steam cleaner.
– Do not let the water used for
cleaning drip onto the tight or
control panel.
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CAUTION
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– Do not use abrasive or acidic
cleaning agents or solvents
which may damage the surfaces
of the appliance.
– Never clean shelves and
containers in the dishwasher.
The parts may warp.
