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Defrosting
Refrigerator and “cool-fresh”
compartments
Defrosting is actuated automatically.
While the refrigeration unit is running, water droplets
or hoarfrost form at the rear panel of the refrigerator
compartment. This is nothing unusual. It is not
necessary to wipe off the water droplets or hoarfrost.
The rear panel defrosts automatically.
The condensation drains off into the condensation
channel. From there the condensation drains off down
the condensation channels to the refrigeration unit
where it evaporates.
Note
Keep the condensation channel and drainage hole
clean, so the condensation can drain off.
Freezer compartment
The freezer compartment does not defrost
automatically. A layer of hoarfrost in the freezer
compartment will impair refrigeration of the frozen
food and increase power consumption. Regularly
defrost the freezer compartment.
ã Caution
Do not scrape off hoarfrost or ice with a knife
or pointed object. You could damage the refrigerant
tubes. Leaking refrigerant may ignite or cause eye
injuries.
Proceed as follows:
Note
Approx. 4 hours before defrosting the appliance,
switch on super freezing so that the food drops to
a very low temperature and can therefore be stored at
room temperature for a longer period.
1. Remove the frozen food and place temporarily in
a cool location.
2. Switch the appliance off.
3. Pull out the mains plug or remove the fuse.
4. To accelerate the defrosting process, place a pan
of hot water on a trivet in the freezer
compartment.
5. Wipe up condensation with a cloth or sponge.
6. Wipe dry the freezer compartment.
7. Switch the appliance on again.
8. Put the frozen food back in the freezer
compartment.
Cleaning the appliance
ã Caution
▯ Do not use abrasive or acidic cleaning agents
and solvents.
▯ Do not use scouring or abrasive sponges.
The metallic surfaces could corrode.
▯ Never clean shelves and containers
in the dishwasher. The parts may become
deformed!
Proceed as follows:
1. Before cleaning: Switch the appliance off.
2. Pull out the mains plug or switch off the fuse.
3. Take out the frozen food and store in a cool
location.
4. Clean the appliance with a soft cloth, lukewarm
water and a little pH neutral washing-up liquid.
The rinsing water must not run into the light.
5. Wipe the door seal with clear water only and then
wipe dry thoroughly.
6. Rinsing water must not run through the drainage
hole into the evaporation area.
7. After cleaning reconnect and switch
the appliance back on.
8. Put the frozen food back in the freezer
compartment.
