Liebherr UIG1313 operating instructions Maintenance

Maintenance

5.10 Cold storage accumulators

The cold storage accumulators prevent the temperature from rising too fast in the event of power failure.

5.10.1 Using cold storage accumulators

u Freeze and store the cold storage accumu- lators in the ceiling of the freezer compart- ment (appliances without No-Frost module).

With the top drawer removed:

u to insert cold storage accu- mulators: slide cold storage accumulator into the top back of the freezer compartment ceiling and snap into place at the front. With the top drawer removed:

u to remove cold storage accumulators: take hold of the cold storage accumu- lator at the side and press it down for removal.

6 Maintenance

6.1 Manual defrosting

After a long period of operation, a layer of frost or ice can build up inside the appliance.

The layer of frost or ice builds up faster if the appliance is opened often or if the food is warm when placed inside. However, a thick layer of ice will increase the appliance‘s energy consumption. You should therefore defrost the appliance regularly.

CAUTION

Risk of injury and damage as a result of hot steam!

u Do not use electric heaters or steam cleaners, naked flames or defrosting sprays for defrosting.

u Do not remove ice using sharp instruments.

u Switch on SuperFrost one day before defrosting.
w The frozen goods are provided with a "cold reserve".
u Switch off the appliance.
w The temperature display goes out.
u Pull out the power plug or switch off the fuse.
u Place cold storage accumulators on top of the frozen food.
u If possible, put the frozen goods in the freezer drawer,
wrapped in newspaper or a blanket, and store in a cool place.
u Place a pan with hot, not boiling water
on a middle shelf.
-or-
u Half-fill the two lower drawers with
lukewarm water and put them in the
appliance.
w Defrosting is speeded up.
w Defrost water is collected in the drawers.	defrosting.
u Leave the door of the appliance open while
u Remove detached pieces of ice.	not run into the
u Pay attention that the defrost water does
kitchen unit.

u If necessary, pick up defrost water several times, using a sponge or cloth.

u Clean the appliance (see 6.2) and rub dry.

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. u Do not use any steam cleaners!

NOTICE

Incorrect cleaning damages the appliance!

u Do not use cleaning agents in concentrated form.

u Do not use any scouring or abrasive sponges or steel wool. u Do not use any cleaning agents containing sand, chloride,

chemicals or acid.

u Do not use chemical solvents.

u Do not damage or remove the type plate on the inside of the appliance. It is important for the customer service.

u Do not pull off, bend or damage cables or other components. u Do not allow any cleaning water to enter the drain channel,

ventilation grille or electrical parts.

u Empty the appliance. u 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.

Regularly clean ventilation grilles.

Dust deposits increase energy consumption.uw

Interior:

u Clean the plastic surfaces, outside and inside, by hand using lukewarm water and a little washing-up liquid.

Items of equipment:

u Clean items of equipment by hand with lukewarm water and a little washing-up liquid.

After cleaning:

u Wipe dry the appliance and items of equipment. u Connect the appliance and switch it on again. u Switch on SuperFrost (see 5.5) .

When the temperature is sufficiently cold: u Put the food back inside.

6.3 Customer service

First check whether you can correct the fault yourself by refer- ence to the list (see Malfunction). If this is not the case, please contact the customer service whose address is given in the enclosed customer service list.

WARNING

Risk of injury if repair work is not carried out professionally!

u Have any repairs to and intervention in the appliance and mains power cable, which are not expressly mentioned in the (see Maintenance) carried out by the customer service only.

u Read the appliance designation Fig. 4 (1), service No. Fig. 4 (2)

and serial No. Fig. 4 (3) off the type plate located inside the appliance on the left-hand side.

Fig. 4

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