Maintenance
6 Maintenance
6.1 Defrosting with NoFrost
The NoFrost system automatically defrosts the appliance.
The moisture condenses on the evaporator, is periodically defrosted and evaporates.
u 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. 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 compo- nents.
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
-Only use food compatible cleaning and care agents on the inside of the appliance.
Regularly clean ventilation grilles.
Dust deposits increase energy consumption.uw
Outside surfaces and interior:
Cleaning inner and outer plastic surfaces:
u Clean surfaces by hand with lukewarm water and a little
NOTICE
The stainless steel doors are provided with a
Otherwise the surface coating will be affected.
u 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.
u 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.
u 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.
Do not apply stainless steel cleaning agent to glass or plastic surfaces to prevent them from being scratched. Darker areas at the beginning and quite an intensive colour of the stainless steel surface are normal.
Items of equipment:
uClean items of equipment by hand with lukewarm water and a little
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 5.8) .
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 and action - not expressly specified - on the appliance and mains cable carried out by service personnel only. (see Maintenance)
u Read the appliance designation
Fig. 11 (1), service No. Fig. 11 (2) and serial No. Fig. 11 (3) off the type plate located inside the appliance on the left- hand side.
Fig. 11 u Notify the customer service, specifying the fault, appliance designation Fig. 11 (1), service No. Fig. 11 (2) and serial No.
Fig. 11 (3).
w This will help us to provide you with a faster and more accu- rate service.
u Keep the appliance closed until the customer service arrives.
w The food will stay cool longer.
u Pull out the mains plug (not by pulling the connecting cable) or switch off the fuse.
7 Malfunction
Your appliance is designed and manufactured for a long life span and reliable operation. If a malfunction nonetheless occurs during operation, check whether it is due to a handling error. In this case you will have to be charged for the costs incurred, even during the warranty period. You may be able to rectify the following faults yourself:
Appliance does not work. | |
→ | The appliance is not switched on. |
u | Switch on the appliance. |
→ | The power plug is not properly inserted in the wall socket. |
u | Check power plug. |
→ | The fuse of the wall socket is not in order. |
uCheck fuse.
The compressor runs for a long time.
→ The compressor switches to a low speed when little cold is needed. Although the running time is increased as a result, energy is saved.
u This is normal in
u The compressor runs for longer in order to rapidly cool the food. This is normal.
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