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∙ 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 with fresh
water before wiping them completely dry. When re-
inserting the plug into the wall socket ensure that you
have dry hands.
∙ To save energy and to ensure optimum performance,
the condenser (at the rear) as well as the compressor
should be cleaned at least twice a year with a broom or a
vacuum cleaner.
∙ Take care not to remove or damage the rating plate inside
the cabinet during cleaning.
When de-frosting the freezer compartment
Once the build-up of ice inside the freezer compartment has
reached a thickness of 2-4 mm, it needs to be de-frosted.
This should be done at least twice a year.
∙ 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.
∙ Keep the door open. To accelerate defrosting, one or
several containers with hot (but not boiling) water may be
placed inside the freezer compartment.
Warning: do not use any external device or other means
(e.g. heaters or heating fans) to accelerate de-frosting.
∙ After cleaning, ensure that the freezer compartment is
thoroughly dried and set the temperature control to its
maximum position. After 24 hours, it may turned back to
its normal setting.
Defrosting the refrigerator cabinet :
The integral vapouriser is sealed in foam in the rear wall;
you may therefore notice a build-up of frost around the
rear area. This layer of frost will start melting when the
compressor is not working. Through a system of hoses,
the melt-water drains into the collection tray below the
compressor, where it will be absorbed into the surrounding
air. The unit does not therefore require de-frosting, but only
proper cleaning instead.
∙ To enable the melt-water to drain freely, always ensure
that the channel and discharge opening in the cabinet are
free of any blockage.
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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
doors 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 possible malfunctions and their
probable causes and solutions. In the event of operational
problems, 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.