Defrosting en 12 Defrosting 13.2 Cleaning the appliance WARNING Risk of electric shock! An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock. ▶ Do not use steam- or high-pres- 12.1 Defrosting in the refri- gerator compartment The refrigerator compartment in your appliance defrosts automatically. sure cleaners to clean the appli- ance. Liquid in the lighting, controls or in- ner ventilation openings can be dan- gerous. ▶ The rinsing water must not drip 12.2 Defrosting in the freezer compartment The fully automatic NoFrost system ensures that the freezer compartment remains frost-free. Defrosting is not required. into the lighting, controls or inner ventilation openings. ATTENTION!
Unsuitable cleaning products may damage the surfaces of the appli- ance. ▶ Do not use hard scouring pads or 13 Cleaning and servi- cing To keep your appliance working effi- ciently for a long time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully. Customer Service must clean inac- cessible points. Cleaning by cus- tomer service can give rise to costs. cleaning sponges. ▶ Do not use harsh or abrasive de- tergents. ▶ Do not use cleaning products with a high alcohol content. If you clean fittings and accessories in the dishwasher, this may cause them to become deformed or discol- our. ▶ Never clean fittings and accessory 13.1 Preparing the appliance 1.
Disconnect the appliance from the for cleaning in the dishwasher. power supply. Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box. 2. Take out all of the food and store it 1. Prepare the appliance for cleaning. → Page 23 2. Clean the appliance, the fittings, the accessories and the door seals with a dish cloth, lukewarm water and a little pH-neutral washing-up liquid. 3. Dry thoroughly with a soft, dry in a cool place. Place ice packs (if available) onto the food. 3. Remove all fittings and accessor- cloth. 4. Insert the fittings. 5. Electrically connect the appliance. ies from the appliance. → Page 24 → Page 15 6. Putting the food into the appliance. 23