☞1. Switch on the FROSTMATIC function a few hours before defrosting to make sure frozen food remains sufficiently frozen.
2.Remove frozen food, wrap it in several layers of newspaper and store it, covered, in a cool place.
3.Switch off the appliance and unplug it, or disconnect from the elec- tricity supply.
4.Remove the stopper from the melt- water outlet and place a bowl under-
neath it to catch the meltwater. Tip: You can speed up the defrosting process by placing a plastic bowl with warm water in the freezer compart- ment and closing the doors. Remove pieces of ice that have fallen before they completely defrost.
5.After defrosting, thoroughly clean the freezer compartment ( see "Cleaning and Care" section).
6.Do not forget to switch the FROSTMATIC function off again.
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 switched back on.
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.
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