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6 Maintenance
6.1 Defrosting with NoFrost
The NoFrost system automatically defrosts the appliance.
Refrigerator compartment:
The defrost water evaporates due to the compressor heat. Drops
of water on the rear wall are perfectly normal.
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Regularly clean the drain opening to allow the water to flow
away (see 6.2) .
Freezer compartment:
The moisture condenses on the evaporator, is periodically
defrosted and evaporates.
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The appliance does not have to be manually defrosted.
6.2 Cleaning the appliance
Before cleaning:
CAUTION
Risk of injury and damage as a result of hot steam!
Hot steam may damage the surfaces and cause burns.
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Do not use any steam cleaners!
NOTICE
Incorrect cleaning damages the appliance!
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Do not use cleaning agents in concentrated form.
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Do not use any scouring or abrasive sponges or steel wool.
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Do not use any cleaning agents containing sand, chloride,
chemicals or acid.
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Do not use chemical solvents.
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Do not damage or remove the type plate on the inside of the
appliance. It is important for the customer service.
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Do not pull off, bend or damage cables or other components.
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Do not allow any cleaning water to enter the drain channel,
ventilation grille or electrical parts.
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Empty the appliance.
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Pull out the plug.
- Use soft cleaning cloths and a multi-purpose
cleaning agent with neutral pH value.
- Only use food compatible cleaning and care agents
on the inside of the appliance.
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Regularly clean ventilation grilles.
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Dust deposits increase energy consumption.
Outside surfaces and interior:
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Clean the plastic surfaces, outside and inside, by hand using
lukewarm water and a little washing-up liquid.
NOTICE*
The stainless steel doors are provided with a high-quality surface
coating and must not be treated using the accompanying care
product.
Otherwise the surface coating will be affected.
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Wipe the coated door surfaces using a soft, clean cloth only.
In case of stubborn dirt, use a little water or a neutral cleaning
agent. A microfibre cloth can be optionally used.
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If the stainless steel side walls are dirty, clean them using
a commercially available stainless steel cleaning agent. Then
evenly apply the accompanying stainless steel care product,
making strokes in the direction of the grain.
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Wipe side walls with a paint finish using a soft, clean cloth
only. In case of stubborn dirt, use a little water or a neutral
cleaning agent. A microfibre cloth can be optionally used.
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To clean the drain opening: remove
any deposits with a fine instrument,
e.g. a cotton bud.
Items of equipment:
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Clean items of equipment by hand with lukewarm water and
a little washing-up liquid.
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For cleaning, remove the support rails for the half-sized glass
shelves.
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To dismantle the shelves: remove
the trims and side parts.*
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To dismantle the storage rack:
remove the protective film from the
decorative trims.*
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Lift out the boxes and lift the covers
for removal.*
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To empty the water collecting tray:
Remove the water tank. Carefully
disengage the tray forwards and
then lower for removal.*
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After cleaning:
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Wipe dry the appliance and items of equipment.
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Connect the appliance and switch it on again.
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Switch on SuperFrost (see 5.4.4) .
When the temperature is sufficiently cold:
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Put the food back inside.
6.3 Cleaning the IceMaker*
Fig. 13
The IceMaker has to be switched on.
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Pull out the drawer and remove the ice cubes.
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Clean the drawer with warm water and mild washing-up liquid.
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When the drawer is pulled out, hold down the On/Off button
(about 10 seconds).
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After about 1 s the LED goes out, the IceMaker is switched off.
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After about 10 s the LED flashes for about 60 s.
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Slide in the drawer while the LED is flashing.
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The ice-cube tray of the IceMaker turns to a skew position.
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