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Making ice cubes
A special ice-cube tray is provided for making ice cubes. Fill the tray 3/4 full with drinking water and
place it in the freezer compartment. The ice cubes are easier to remove from the tray if the tray is left
standing at room temperature for 5 minutes.
De-frosting and cleaning
– Caution: Always remove the plug from the wall socket before cleaning or defrosting the unit.
– Always keep the interior surfaces as well as all plastic parts free of fatty or acid substances, sauces
etc. However, should any of those parts become unintentionally contaminated, they should be
cleaned immediately with warm, soapy water or a mild detergent. Wipe all parts thoroughly dry
afterwards.
– The door seals should be frequently cleaned.
– The condenser of the unit should be cleaned at least once a year using a soft brush, electrostatic
cleaning cloths or a vacuum cleaner. The build-up of dust will otherwise cause an increase in
energy consumption.
– All accessory parts may be cleaned using warm, soapy water. Do not put them in a dish-washer.
– Remark: Do not use grainy cleaning materials or any acid, alcohol or spirit-based cleaning
agents. We do not recommend the use of coarse cloths or sponges. Do not use any electrical
appliances, such as steam cleaners, for de-frosting or cleaning.
Refrigerator cabinet
The refrigerator de-frosts automatically during operation. Any ice accumulating at the rear of the
cabinet will melt during the periods when the compressor is not active. The melt-water runs through
the drain channel and is collected in the evaporation tray from where it is absorbed into the air.
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To enable the melt-water to drain freely, always ensure that the channel and discharge opening in
the cabinet are free of any blockage. The drain channel should be frequently cleaned.
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To prevent any unpleasant odour, the cabinet and shelves should be cleaned at least once a month
using warm water and, if necessary, a mild detergent. Always disconnect the unit from the mains
before cleaning.
Take care not to remove or damage the rating plate inside the cabinet during cleaning.
Freezer cabinet
To prevent the build-up of ice exceeding a thickness of 5 mm, the freezer cabinet should be
de-frosted at least twice a year. Proceed as follows:
– Remove the plug from the wall socket to disconnect the unit from the mains power.
– Remove all food from the freezer, place it into a plastic container, add pre-frozen freezer-packs
and cover the container to keep the inside temperature down.
– Leave the door open.
Warning: Do not use any external device or other means (e.g. heaters or heating fans) to accelerate
de-frosting.
After de-frosting, the freezer cabinet should be thoroughly cleaned using warm water and, if
necessary, a mild detergent. Wipe thoroughly dry and air afterwards before using again.
Trouble-shooting
Certain typical sounds can be heard when the appliance is switched on. These sounds are:
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