Cleaning and care
Make sure that no water can penetrate into the electronic unit or into the ventilation gaps.
Do not use steam cleaning apparatus to clean the appliance. Steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit.
The data plate located on the outside of the appliance must not be removed. It contains information which is required in the event of a service call.
To avoid damaging the surface of your appliance, do not use:
–cleaning agents containing soda, ammonia, acids or chlorides,
–cleaning agents containing descaling agents,
–abrasive cleaning agents, e.g. powder cleaners and cream cleaners,
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–stainless steel cleaning agents,
–dishwasher cleaner,
–oven sprays,
–glass cleaning agents,
–hard, abrasive sponges and brushes, e.g. pot scourers,
–melamine eraser blocks,
–sharp metal scrapers.
^Clean the appliance immediately after defrosting it.
^The appliance must be disconnected from the mains for cleaning. Take any food out of the appliance and put it in a suitable cold place (e.g. cool box or another freezer) and remove baskets and accessories.
Cleaning the outer casing, the interior and accessories
Use lukewarm water with a little
^After cleaning wipe the outer casing, interior and accessories with a damp cloth and dry with a soft cloth. Leave the lid of the freezer open for a while.
Ventilation gap
^Dust the ventilation gap regularly with a brush or vacuum cleaner. A
Freezer lid seal
Do not use any grease or oil on the seal as these will cause the seal to deteriorate and become porous over time.
The seal should be cleaned regularly with clean water and then wiped dry with a soft cloth.
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