Defrosting and cleaning the
inner compartment
Moisture from the food and ambient air forms
frost on the inside of the appliance. You
should remove ice and frost from the inner
walls of the freezer at least once a year, or 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 consumption.
The fridge does not need to be defrosted
as it is equipped with an automated thawing
function. Frost and ice are automatically de-
frosted 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, first create a cold re-
serve. To do this, set the temperature control-
ler (1) 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!
■
Never use defrosting sprays. They can
generate explosive gases.
NOTICE
■
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 prevents the freez-
er door from closing tightly.
■
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 (1) to ‘0’.
2. Disconnect the mains plug from the
socket.
3. Remove the frozen goods from the
freezer and the food from the fridge.
4. 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 while it
is defrosting.
5. To accelerate defrosting, place a bowl of
hot, but not boiling, water in the freezer.
This will accelerate the defrosting pro-
cess.
6. Leave the door and the freezer door
open while defrosting and place a cloth
in front of the appliance to catch thaw
water which may come out.
The defrosting time depends on the thick-
ness of the ice layer. Experience dictates
that it is possible to start cleaning after
approx. 1 hour.
7. Remove the vegetable drawer (4) and
the glass shelves (5) from the fridge.
In order to remove the door shelves (2),
push them together slightly to the sides
and simultaneously pull them upwards
out of the holders.
8. Clean all parts in lukewarm soapy water.
Then dry everything thoroughly.
Care and maintenance
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