Service and maintenance
12 Service and maintenance
For hygiene reasons, regularly clean the appliance inside and out, including the appliance
door seal and interior fittings.
Before carrying out any maintenance and servicing work, ensure that the appliance is
disconnected from the mains power supply (see safety chapter → Electric Shock).
RISK OF INJURY!
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Do not use electric heaters, naked flames, knives, etc. for defrosting.
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Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner. Moisture could get into electrical
components.
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When the temperature regulator is set to "0", refrigeration is switched off, but the
power supply remains switched on.
APPLIANCE DAMAGE!
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Do not use abrasive or aggressive cleaning agents.
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Do not use abrasive sponges.
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Essential oils and organic solvents, e.g. the juice of lemon or orange peel, butyric
acid or cleaning agents containing acetic acid can attack plastic parts. Do not
allow such substances to come into contact with parts of the appliance.
12.1 Cleaning the appliance
1. Remove the goods. Store everything covered and in a cool place.
2. To clean the glass shelves, lift them slightly upwards and pull them
out until they can be pivoted up or down and removed.
3. Push up and remove the door compartments.
4. Clean the appliance, including the appliance door seal and interior
parts, using a cloth and lukewarm water with a little household
detergent.
5. Rinse with clear water and wipe dry.
6. Check the condensation drain hole. Clean at regular intervals using
cotton swabs.
7. Install the cleaned glass shelves, door compartments, drawers, etc.
again.
8. Make sure that the interior of the appliance is completely dry.
9. Connect the appliance to the mains power supply and switch it on.
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