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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 off
and remove the plug from the mains, or switch off or turn out the
circuit 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.
Important!
• Ethereal oils and organic solvents can attack plastic parts, e.g.
– lemon juice or the juice from orange peel;
– butyric acid;
– cleansers which contain acetic acid.
Do not allow such substances to come into contact with appliance
parts.
• Do not use any abrasive cleansers.
☞1. Remove the food from the refrigerator. Store it in a cool place, well
covered.
2. Switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains, or dis-
connect from the electricity supply.
3. Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with a cloth and luke-
warm water with a little bicarbonate of soda added (5ml to 0,5 litres
of water).
4. After cleaning wipe with fresh water and rub dry.
5. Check the water drain hole on the rear
wall of the fridge.
Clear a blocked drain hole with the aid
of the green peg in the pack of acces-
sories included with the appliance.
6. After everything is dry place appliance
back into service.
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