Operating instructions/Installation instructions

Cleaning and care
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Preparing the refrigeration ap-
pliance for cleaning
 Switch the refrigeration appliance off.
The display goes out and the cooling
function is switched off.
 Switch off at the wall and withdraw
the plug from the socket, or discon-
nect the mains fuse.
 Take any food out of the refrigeration
appliance and store it in a cool place.
 Defrost the freezer (see “Defrosting”).
 Take out all other removable parts for
cleaning.
Cleaning the interior and ac-
cessories
The refrigeration appliance should be
defrosted and cleaned regularly, or at
least twice a year.
Remove soiling immediately to pre-
vent it from drying on.
The best time to do so is when:
– There is very little or no frozen food
left in the freezer zone.
– The humidity level in the room is low
and the ambient temperature in the
room is also low (cooler part of the
year).
 Clean the interior with a clean
sponge, lukewarm water and a little
washing-up liquid.
 After cleaning, wipe with clean water
and dry with a soft cloth.
The following parts cannot be cleaned
in a dishwasher:
– the freezer drawers
 These accessories should all be hand
washed.
The following parts are suitable for
cleaning in a dishwasher:
The maximum temperature of the
dishwashing programme selected
must not exceed 55°C.