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Cleaning and Defrosting (Maintenance)
Cleaning
• Always pull the mains plug before cleaning.
• Do not pour water into the appliance.
• Tepid water with a bit of washing-up liquid is
suitable for the regular maintenance. In order to
avoid an unpleasant smell in the cooling room, a
cleaning of the latter once a month is recom-
mended.
• Clean the equipment separately with rinsing
water, not in the dishwasher.
• Do not use aggressive, abrasive or alcoholic
detergents.
• After cleaning it with clear water, wipe the sur-
face and carefully dry it off. Subsequently, plug
the mains plug with dry hands.
• In order to save energy and maintain the effi-
ciency, you should clean the condenser (on the
backside) and the compressor at least twice a
year with a broom or vacuum cleaner.
• The rating label in the interior of the appliance
cannot be damaged or even removed while
cleaning.
Defrosting
The refrigerator does not have to be defrosted but it
does have to be cleaned.
The refrigerator's evaporator is fixed into the rear
wall, which is why the rear walls can become
covered with frost. Whenever the compressor is not
working, frost can melt. The resulting water is led
through a hose system to the basin on the com-
pressor, where it then evaporates due to the heat
generated. When setting the temperature controller,
avoid permanent frost without a defrost phase.
Make sure that the drain gully and the drain open-
ing are not blocked so that the water produced in
the refrigerator can always flow off unobstructed.
Tips for Energy Saving
• For the installation of the appliance, choose a
cool, dry and well-aired room.
• Protect the appliance from direct insolation. It
should not be installed near heat sources (stove,
heater etc.). If this cannot be avoided, some sort
of isolation between heat source and appliance
has to be used.
• Don't cover the ventilation openings and grid.
Provide enough circulation of air on the backside
of the appliance.
• Let warm food cool down before you store it in
the fridge.
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• Do not leave the door open too long when with-
drawing or putting food inside. Otherwise, the
formation of ice in the interior will be accelerated.
• Do not set the temperature lower than necessary.
More details on temperature settings can be
taken from the chapter 'Controls and Display'.
Operation Noises
There might be some typical operation noises when
the appliance is turned on. These are:
• Noise of the electric motor
is arising from the working
compressor. When the com-
pressor starts to operate,
then the noises get slightly
louder for a short time.
• Noises in the tubes of the circulation of the
refrigerant.
Disposal
Appliances that are marked with this
symbol have to be disposed of separately
from household rubbish. These applianc-
es contain valuable resources that can
be recycled. A correct waste disposal
protects the environment and the health
of those around you. To get informed about it,
either defer to your municipal administration or the
retailer.
• Pull the mains plug out of the socket and
disconnect it from the appliance before getting
rid of it.
• The cooling medium Isobutane
(R600a) and the propellant in the
isolation Cyclopentane (C 5 H 10 ) are
inflammable substances, thus, need
to be appropriately disposed of.
• Make sure the tubes of the cooling circuit don't
get damaged before the proper disposal.
Warranty
Severin grants you a manufacturer's warranty
of two years starting from the date of purchase.
During this period, we eliminate all defects which
are noticeably based on material or fabrication
defects and substantially affect the function, free of
charge. Further claims are excluded. The following
is excluded from the warranty: Damages that result
from non-observance of the instruction manual, im-
proper use or normal abrasion, also delicate parts,
e.g., glass, plastic or light bulbs. The warranty
expires in the case of an intervention that is not
authorized by us. If a repair is necessary, call and
write an e-mail to our after-sales service. The con-
tact details can be taken from the appendix of the
manual. The legal warranty laws against the vendor
and possible vendor warranties stay untouched.
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