Cleaning and Care
For hygienic reasons the appliance interior, including interior acces- sories, should be cleaned regularly.
Warning!
¥The appliance may not be connected to the mains during cleaning. Danger of electrical shock! Before cleaning switch the appliance offand rem ve the plug from the mains, or switch off or turn out the cir- cuit breaker or fuse.
¥Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner. Moisture could accumulate in electrical components, danger of electrical shock! Hot vapours can lead to the damage of plastic parts.
¥The appliance must be dry before it is placed back into service.
Attention!
¥Ethereal oils and organic solvents can attack plastic parts, e.g.
Ðlemon juice or the juice from orange peals;
Ðbutyric acid;
Ðcleansers which contain acetic acid.
Do not allow such substances to come into contact with appliance parts.
¥ Do not use any abrasive cleansers.
1.Remove frozen food and the food from the refrigerator. Wrap frozen food in several layers of newspaper. Store it in a cool place, well cove- red.
2.Defrost the freezer compartment prior to cleaning (see "Defrosting" section).
3.Switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains, or swit- ch off or turn out the circuit breaker or fuse.
4.Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with a cloth and lukewarm water. Commercially available dish washing detergents may also be used.
5.After cleaning wipe with fresh water and rub dry.
Accumulation of dust at the condenser increases energy consump-
tion. For this reason carefully clean the condenser at the back of the appliance once a year with a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner.
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