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Defrosting
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Defrosting
14 Defrosting
Defrosting
14.1 Defrosting in the refri-
gerator compartment
The refrigerator compartment in your
appliance defrosts automatically.
14.2 Defrosting in the cool-
fresh compartment
The cool-fresh compartment in your
appliance defrosts automatically.
14.3 Defrosting in the freezer
compartment
The freezer compartment does not
defrost automatically. A layer of hoar-
frost in the freezer compartment im-
pairs refrigeration of the frozen food
and increases power consumption.
Defrosting the freezer
compartment
Regularly defrost the freezer com-
partment.
1.
Switch on the Fast function approx.
four hours before defrosting.
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This means that the food reaches
very low temperatures and it can
be stored for longer at room tem-
perature.
2.
Remove the frozen food and tem-
porarily place it in a cool location.
Wrap the frozen food with ice
packs, if available, in coverings or
newspaper.
3.
4.
Disconnect the appliance from the
power supply.
Unplug the appliance from the
mains or switch off the circuit
breaker in the fuse box.
5.
To accelerate the defrosting pro-
cess, place a pan of hot water on
a trivet in the freezer compartment.
6.
Wipe up the condensation water
with a soft cloth or sponge.
7.
Rub the freezer compartment dry
with a soft, dry cloth.
8.
Electrically connect the appliance.
9.
10.
Put the frozen food in the appli-
ance. →
Cleaning and servicing
15 Cleaning and servi-
cing
Cleaning and servicing
To keep your appliance working effi-
ciently for a long time, it is important
to clean and maintain it carefully.
Customer Service must clean inac-
cessible points. Cleaning by cus-
tomer service can give rise to costs.
15.1 Preparing the appliance
for cleaning
1.
2.
Disconnect the appliance from the
power supply.
Unplug the appliance from the
mains or switch off the circuit
breaker in the fuse box.
3.
Take out all of the food and store it
in a cool place.
Place ice packs (if available) onto
the food.
4.
If there is a layer of hoarfrost, allow
this to defrost.
5.
