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21
CLEANING AND CARE
CAUTION: Before cleaning, unplug the appliance from the power mains – switch off the appliance
(see chapter Switching the Appliance On/Off) and unplug the power cord from the wall
outlet.
• Use a soft cloth to clean all surfaces. Cleaners that contain abrasive substances, acids, or solvents
are not suitable for cleaning as they may damage the surface.
• Clean the appliance exterior with water or a mild solution of suds.
• Lacquer-coated and aluminum surfaces may be cleaned with lukewarm water to which you have
added a mild detergent. Use of cleaners with low alcohol content is allowed (e.g. window cleaners).
Do not use cleaners containing alcohol for cleaning plastic materials.
• Appliance interior can be cleaned with lukewarm water to which you can add some vinegar.
• Do not wash the parts of appliance interior equipment in a dishwasher as they may be damaged.
• The condenser unit, located next to the compressor unit on the back of the appliance (only with
some models), has to be kept clean, free of dust or other impurities. Occasionally clean it using a
soft non-metal brush or a vacuum cleaner.
• A gutter and an opening for discharging the water from thawed frost
deposits are located underneath the cooling panel that cools the
refrigerator interior. The gutter and the opening may not be clogged.
Inspect them often and clean if necessary (e.g. with a plastic straw).
• Frost or ice build-up, 3–5 mm thick, will increase power consumption.
Therefore, it should be regularly removed (does not apply to NO
FROST freezers). Do not use any sharp objects, solvents, or sprays.
• After cleaning, switch the appliance back on and insert the food.
Defrosting
Refrigerator
• The refrigerator does not need defrosting because the ice on the back interior wall is thawed
automatically. Any accumulated ice will melt when the compressor unit is inactive. Drops will flow
through an opening in the refrigerator rear wall into a tray fitted above the compressor, from
where they will evaporate.
• Make sure the opening in the back wall of the refrigerator interior is never blocked by food or any
other object.
• If an excessive layer of ice is formed on the rear wall of refrigerator interior (3–5 mm), switch off
the appliance and defrost the appliance manually.
Freezer
• Defrost the freezer when an approximately 3–5mm layer of frost or ice has built up.
• 24 hours before defrosting, activate the super freeze function to additionally cool the food (see
section Freezing procedure).
• After this period, remove the food from the freezer and protect them from defrosting.
• Switch off the appliance (see chapter Switching the appliance on/off) and unplug the power cord.
• Do not use a knife or any other sharp object to remove the frost, as you may damage the cooling
system.
• To speed up the defrosting process, place a pot of hot water on the glass shelf.
• Clean and dry the appliance interior.
NOTE: If you have a NO FROST freezer, it will defrost automatically.
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