Cleaning and servicing en 14.2 Defrosting in the freezer compartment 7. Rub the freezer compartment dry with a soft, dry cloth. 8. Electrically connect the appliance. The freezer compartment does not defrost automatically. A layer of hoar- frost in the freezer compartment im- pairs refrigeration of the frozen food and increases power consumption. → Page 11 9. Put the frozen food in the appli- ance. → Page 19 Defrosting the freezer compartment Regularly defrost the freezer com- partment. 1.
Switch on the Super function ap- Cleaning and servicing 15 Cleaning and servi- cing Cleaning and servicing 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. prox. four hours before defrosting. → "Switching on Super function", Page 16 This means that the food reaches very low temperatures and it can be stored for longer at room tem- perature. 2. Remove the frozen food and tem- 15.1 Preparing the appliance for cleaning 1. Switch off the appliance. porarily place it in a cool location.
Wrap the frozen food with ice packs, if available, in coverings or newspaper. 3. Switch off the appliance. → Page 15 2. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply. Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box. 3. Take out all of the food and store it → Page 15 4. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply. Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box. 5. in a cool place. Place ice packs (if available) onto the food. 4. If there is a layer of hoarfrost, allow WARNING - Risk of burns! Hot water, splashes of water and steam can lead to burns. ▶ Always fill the pan for the defrost- this to defrost. 5.
Remove all fittings and accessor- ies from the appliance. → Page 22 ing process with hot, but not boil- ing, water. To accelerate the defrosting pro- cess, place a pan of hot, but not boiling, water on a trivet in the freezer compartment. 6. Wipe up the condensation water with a soft cloth or sponge. 21