Operating instructions

6 Maintenance
6.1 Defrosting with NoFrost
WARNING
Risk of injury and damage
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Do not use mechanical devices or other means to
accelerate the defrosting process, other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
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Do not use any electrical heating or steam cleaning
equipment, naked flames or defrosting sprays for
defrosting.
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Do not remove ice with sharp objects.
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Do not damage the pipes of the refrigerant circuit.
The NoFrost system defrosts the appliance automatically.
The moisture condenses on the evaporator and is periodi-
cally defrosted and evaporated.
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The appliance does not need to be defrosted manually.
6.2 Cleaning the appliance
Clean the appliance regularly.
WARNING
Danger of electric shock.
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Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
WARNING
Danger of fire
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Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
WARNING
Risk of injury or damage due to hot steam.
Hot steam can cause scalding/burns and damage to
surfaces.
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Do not use steam cleaners.
NOTICE
Incorrect cleaning damages the appliance.
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Do not use concentrated cleaning agents.
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Do not use steel wool or sponges that scour or scratch.
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Do not use caustic or abrasive cleaning materials or
those containing sand, chloride, or acids.
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Do not use chemical solvents.
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Do not damage or remove the rating plate on the inside
of the appliance. It is vital for the customer service
department.
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Do not pull off, kink or damage any cables or other
components.
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Do not let cleaning water get into the drain gutter, the
ventilation grille and electrical parts.
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Use soft cleaning cloths and a multi-purpose cleaning
agent with a neutral pH value.
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Only use food-compatible cleaning and care agents
inside the appliance.
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Empty the appliance.
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Disconnect the power plug.
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Clean the ventilation grilles regularly.
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Dust deposits increase energy consumption.
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Clean the plastic surfaces, outside and inside, by
hand using lukewarm water and a little dish washing
liquid.
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Most of the equipment parts can be dismantled for
cleaning: see the respective chapter.
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Clean the drawers by hand using lukewarm water and
a little dish washing liquid.
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The remaining fittings are dishwasher suitable.
After cleaning:
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Wipe the appliance and accessories dry.
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Connect the appliance and switch it on again.
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Switch on SuperFrost (see 5.9 SuperFrost) .
When the temperature is sufficiently cold:
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put the food back in the appliance.
6.3 Customer service
First check whether you can remedy the fault yourself
(see 7 Troubleshooting.) . If this is not the case, please
contact a qualified service provider.
WARNING
Risk of injury from repairs by non-professionals.
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Repairs and work on the appliance and the power
supply cable not described in the Manual (see 6 Main-
tenance) should only be carried out by a qualified
service provider.
Maintenance
10 * Depending on model and options