cleANINg AND mAINteNANce
Before any cleaning or maintenance
operation, unplug the appliance from the
mains or disconnect the electrical power
supply.
• Clean the inside of the refrigerator
compartment periodically with a sponge
dampened in warm water and/or neutral
detergent. Rinse and dry with a soft cloth.
Do not use abrasive products.
• The separators must not be washed in water
but simply cleaned with a damp sponge.
• Clean the inside of the freezer compartment
when defrosting.
• Clean the air vents and condenser at the
rear of the appliance regularly with a vacuum
cleaner or brush.
• Clean the outside with a damp cloth. Do
not use abrasive products, scourers, stain-
removers (e.g. thrichlorethylene acetone) or
vinegar.
prolonged disuse
1. Empty the refrigerator.
2. Disconnect the appliance from the mains
power supply.
3. Defrost and clean the interior.
4. In the event of prolonged disuse, leave
the appliance door open to prevent mould,
odours and oxidation from forming.
5. Clean the appliance.
• Clean the inside of the low temperature
compartment (where present) when
defrosting.
• Clean the inside of the refrigerator
compartment periodically with a sponge
dampened in warm water and/or neutral
detergent. Rinse and dry with a soft cloth.
Do not use abrasive products.
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