Care and maintenance
Page EN-20
Defrosting and cleaning the
inner compartment
The fridge compartment does not need to
be defrosted as it is equipped with an auto-
mated thawing function. Frost and ice are
automatically defrosted and the thaw water
is collected in a thaw water container on the
reverse side of the appliance. The thaw water
evaporates as a result of the heat generated
by the motor.
To defrost the freezer compartment, first cre-
ate accumulated refrigeration. To do this, set
the temperature controller (11) to ‘7’ at least
3 hours before defrosting.
The deep-frozen food will now not defrost as
quickly.
WARNING
Danger of explosion!
Improper handling of the appliance
can lead to defl agration or explosion!
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Never use defrosting sprays. They can
generate explosive gases.
NOTICE
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Defrost the appliance in a timely
manner before it forms a layer of ice
and frost of more than 4 mm. Exces-
sive ice formation increases power
consumption and the freezer com-
partment door may no longer close
tightly.
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Do not use any means other than
those recommended by the manufac-
turer to speed up defrosting. For ex-
ample, do not use any electric heat-
ing equipment, knives or devices with
an open fl ame such as a candle. The
thermal insulation and the interior
walls are scratch- and heat-sensitive
and can melt.
If possible, defrost the freezer 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.
1. Set the temperature controller (11) to ‘0’.
2. Disconnect the mains plug from the
socket.
3. Remove the frozen food from the freez-
er.
4. Ensure that your food is kept cool
enough. If you haven’t got the opportu-
nity to store the frozen food in another
freezer in the meantime, wrap it up in a
thick layer of newspaper and store it in a
cool room or in an insulated bag while it
is defrosting.
5. Remove the drawers from the freezer.
Wash them in warm water with washing
up liquid and dry thoroughly.
6. Place a bowl of hot but not boiling water
in the freezer. This will accelerate the
defrosting process.
7. Leave the door open while defrosting
and place a cloth in front of the appli-
ance to catch thaw water which may
come out.
8. 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.
9. To clean the fridge compartment, re-
move the vegetable drawer (6) and the
glass shelves (7) and (10).
10. To remove the glass shelves, lift them
slightly at the back and then pull them
out of the guide rail.
11. In order to remove the door shelves,
simply pull them upwards out of the
holders.
12. Clean all parts in lukewarm soapy water.
Then dry everything thoroughly.
13. Wash the interior with warm water and
washing up liquid.
