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contains detailed information of the maximum safe storage
time in case of malfunction.
Even a slight rise in the inside temperature will shorten the
storage life of the food.
Making ice cubes
A special ice-cube tray is provided for making ice cubes. Fill
the tray ¾ full with drinking water and place it in the freezer.
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
∙ Always remove the plug from the wall socket before
cleaning.
∙ Do not pour water over the unit.
∙ Do not use abrasives or harsh cleaning solutions.
After a certain period of operation and depending on several
factors (e.g. how often the door has been opened), a layer
of ice will form inside the freezer compartment. Once the
build-up of ice has reached a thickness of 3 to 5 mm, the
unit must be de-frosted.
The build-up of ice increases the power consumption of the
appliance.
The freezer should be thoroughly cleaned at least twice a
year.
∙ When de-frosting the unit, ensure that the plug has been
removed from the wall socket.
∙ Remove all food from the compartment and store it in a
cool location, eg together with pre-frozen freezer-packs
in a closed plastic container. Note that, even with a slight
increase in temperature, the storage life will be shortened
and the food should be used as soon as possible.
∙ Leave the freezer door open.
∙ To accelerate defrosting, one or several containers with
hot (but not boiling) water may be placed inside the
freezer.
∙ Do not pour water over or inside the unit.
∙ Warning: Do not use any external device or other means
(e.g. heaters or heating fans) to accelerate de-frosting.
∙ For frequent cleaning we recommend the use of warm
water with some mild detergent. Any accessories should
be cleaned separately with soapy water. Do not put them
in a dishwasher.
∙ Do not use abrasives or harsh cleaning solutions or any
cleaning agents that contain alcohol.
∙ After cleaning, thoroughly clean all surfaces again with
fresh water before wiping them completely dry.
∙ When re-inserting the plug into the wall socket ensure
that you have dry hands.
∙ Take care not to remove or damage the rating plate inside
the cabinet during cleaning.
∙ To save energy, the compressor (at the rear) should be
cleaned carefully at least twice a year with a brush or a
vacuum cleaner.
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Energy saving tips
∙ The appliance should be set up in a well-ventilated, dry
room.
∙ Do not expose the appliance to direct sunlight, and
do not position it next to any heat sources (radiators,
cookers etc.). If this cannot be avoided, however, suitable
insulation must be installed between the heat source and
the unit.
∙ Do not cover the ventilation openings and grilles, and
ensure suffi cient air circulation behind the unit.
∙ The compressor (at the rear) should be cleaned at
regular intervals. Accumulated dust causes an increase in
energy consumption.
∙ Warm food should be allowed to cool down before it is
stored inside.
∙ To prevent an increased build-up of ice, do not leave the
freezer door open for too long when loading or taking out
food.
∙ Frequent de-frosting helps to save energy. For detailed
information on cleaning the appliance, please refer to the
section De-frosting and cleaning.
∙ Do not set a lower-than-necessary temperature. For
detailed information on the temperature settings, please
refer to the section Temperature control.
Trouble-shooting
Certain typical sounds can be heard when the appliance is
switched on. These sounds are:
∙ Caused by the
electrical motor within
the compressor
assembly; during
compressor start-up
the sound level will
be slightly higher for
a limited period of
time.
∙ Caused by the cooling agent fl owing through the circuit.
The following table lists the possible malfunctions, their
probable causes and solutions. In the event of operational
probl ems, check fi rst whether a solution can be found using
this table. If the problem persists, disconnect the appliance
from the mains power and contact our Customer Service
Department.