Maintenance
Switching off the IceMaker*
If no ice cubes are needed, the IceMaker can be switched off independently of the freezer compartment.
When the IceMaker is switched off, the IceMaker drawer can also be used for freezing and storing food.
u Press the On/Off button for about 1 second until the LED goes out.
u Clean the IceMaker.
w This ensures that no water or ice remains in the IceMaker.
6 Maintenance
6.1 Defrosting with NoFrost
The NoFrost system automatically defrosts the appliance.
Refrigerator compartment:
The defrost water evaporates due to the compressor heat. Drops of water on the rear wall are perfectly normal.
u Regularly clean the drain opening to allow the water to flow away (see 6.2) .
Freezer compartment:
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
WARNING
Risk of injury and damage as a result of hot steam!
Hot steam can lead to burns and can damage the surfaces. 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 Please do not use any aggressive, scouring,
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 Please use soft cleaning cloths and a universal
u Please use cleaning and care products suitable for contact with foodstuffs in the appliance interior.
u Empty appliance.
u Pull out the power plug.
u Clean plastic outer and inner surfaces with lukewarm water and a little
NOTICE
The stainless steel doors are finished with a high quality surface coating and must not be treated with the enclosed care product,
as otherwise the surface coating will be damaged.
u Please only use a soft clean cloth to wipe the coated door
surfaces. In the case of heavy soiling, use a little water or neutral cleaning agent. A
u When soiled, clean stainless steel side walls with a commercially available stainless steel cleaning agent. Then apply the enclosed stainless steel care product evenly in the direction of polishing.
u Use only a soft clean cloth to wipe side walls and door surfaces with a paint finish. In the case of heavy soiling, use a little water or neutral cleaning agent. A
u Clean drain hole: Remove deposits with a narrow instrument, e.g. a cotton bud.
u Most of the parts can be dismantled for cleaning: see the relevant chapter.
u Clean items of equipment by hand with lukewarm water and a little
u Empty water collect tray: remove water tank. Carefully unlatch tray at front and then remove from below.*
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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 5.4.4) .
When the temperature is sufficiently cold: u Put the food back inside.
6.3 Cleaning the IceMaker*
Fig. 16
The IceMaker has to be switched on.
u Pull out the drawer and remove the ice cubes.
u Clean the drawer with warm water and mild
u When the drawer is pulled out, hold down the On/Off button (about 10 seconds).
w After about 1 s the LED goes out, the IceMaker is switched off.
w After about 10 s the LED flashes for about 60 s. u Slide in the drawer while the LED is flashing.
w The
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