Cleaning the interior
The fridge and freezer do not need to be
defrosted as they are equipped with an au-
tomated 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 compressor.
Before cleaning the freezer compartment,
first create a cold reserve. At least 1 hour
before cleaning, set the temperature in the
freezer to –24°C.
The deep-frozen food will now not defrost as
quickly.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion!
Improper handling of the appliance
can lead to defl agration or explosion!
■
Never use defrosting sprays. They can
generate explosive gases.
■
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.
1. Disconnect the mains plug from the
socket.
2. Remove the frozen food from the freez-
er.
3. Ensure that your food is kept cool
enough. If you do not have 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 during
cleaning.
4. Remove the freezer drawers (6) from
the freezer compartment. Wash them in
warm water with washing up liquid and
dry thoroughly.
5. Remove the vegetable drawer (9), the
cold-storage compartment (7) and the
glass shelves (11) from the fridge com-
partment.
To remove the door shelves (2), (3)
and (4), push them together slightly to
the sides and simultaneously pull them
upwards out of the holders.
6. Clean all parts in lukewarm soapy water.
Then dry everything thoroughly.
7. Wash the interior with warm water and
washing up liquid.
When wiping clean, add a few drops of
vinegar to the water to prevent mould
from forming.
Wipe the interior dry and leave the door
open a while to air.
8. Clean the door seals with clean water
only; they are sensitive to oil and fat.
9. Replace the glass shelves, the vege-
table drawer, the freezer drawers, the
cold-storage compartment and the door
shelves.
10. Return the food to the fridge or freezer
compartment.
11. Plug the mains plug back into the socket
and set the temperature (see ‘Setting the
temperature’ on page EN-13).
Care and maintenance Page EN-21
