Care and maintenance
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Do not use any means other than
those recommended by the manufac-
turer to speed up defrosting, e.g. do
not use any electric heating equip-
ment, knives or devices with an open
fl ame, such as a candle. The thermal
insulation and the interior container
are scratch- and heat-sensitive and
may melt.
If possible, defrost the appliance in
winter when the outside temperature
is low. You can then store the food on the
balcony (or similar) while defrosting.
Alternatively, you can wrap up the frozen food
in a thick layer of newspaper and store it in a
cool room or insulated bag.
Moisture from food and ambient air forms
frost on the inside of the appliance. At least
once a year, remove ice and frost from the
inner walls, at the latest when the layer of
frost is approx. 4 mm thick. Otherwise the ice
forms a layer of insulation, which impedes the
cooling output and increases electricity con-
sumption.
Preparation:
• Set the temperature controller to “MAX” at
least 3 hours before cleaning.
This way, the frozen food retains a level of
coldness and does not thaw so fast.
Defrosting:
1. Set the temperature controller to “MIN”.
2. Pull the mains plug out of the socket.
3. Remove the frozen food. Wrap it thickly
in newspaper and place it in a cool room
or in a fridge.
4. Remove the freezer baskets (2).
5. Place a bowl of hot, but not boiling, wa-
ter in the freezer compartment. This will
accelerate the defrosting process.
6. Leave the door open while defrosting
and place a floor cloth in front of the ap-
pliance to catch thaw water which may
come out.
The defrosting time depends on the
thickness of the ice layer. Experience
dictates that it is possible to start clean-
ing after approx. 1 hour.
7. Carefully scrape off any stubborn ice
with a plastic ice scraper.
8. Wipe down the inside with warm water
and washing-up liquid.
When wiping clean, add a few drops of
vinegar to the water to prevent mould
from forming.
9. Only clean the door seals with clean wa-
ter; they are sensitive to oil and fat.
10. Rub everything completely dry, including
the door seals, and allow to air briefly.
11. Replace the freezer baskets in the
freezer.
12. Place the frozen food back in the
freezer.
13. Plug the mains plug back into the socket
and turn the temperature controller to
the “MAX” level.
14. As soon as a temperature of –18 °C has
been reached, turn the temperature con-
troller back to the usual position.
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