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Cleaning
WARNING
Risk of electric shock!
Unplug the appliance or turn off the circuit breaker
or fuse before cleaning the appliance.
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury or damage to property,
observe the following:
Never use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance.
Do not use abrasive or acidic cleaning agents or
solvents.
Wipe lights and the control and display panel with a
damp cloth only. Do not let water used for cleaning
drip into the lights or onto the control and display
panel.
Do not let cleaning water run into the drainage hole
in the evaporation area.
Never clean shelves and containers in a
dishwasher. The parts may warp.
Cleaning the appliance
The Crisper Drawers and Chiller Drawer can be
removed for cleaning.
1. Unplug the appliance or turn off the circuit breaker.
2. Remove all food from the appliance and store in a
cool location.
3. Clean the appliance with a soft cloth, using
lukewarm water and a small amount of
pH-balanced dishwashing liquid.
4. Rub dry when done.
5. Wipe the door seal with clear water only and then
thoroughly wipe dry.
6. After cleaning, reconnect to switch on the
appliance.
LED light
The appliance features a maintenance-free LED light.
CAUTION
Risk of eye injury from Class 1M laser light (IEC
60825)!
Do not look directly into the light with optical
instruments.
These lights must be repaired by an authorized
technician only.
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Energy saving tips
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Install the appliance in a dry, well ventilated room,
but not in direct sunlight and not near a heat
source (radiator, stove, etc.). Use an insulating
plate, if required.
Allow warm food and drinks to cool down before
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placing in the appliance.
When thawing frozen food, place it in the
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refrigerator compartment. The low temperature of
the frozen products cools the food in the appliance.
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Open and close the appliance doors and drawers
as quickly as possible.
Operating noises
Normal noises
Humming - refrigerating unit is running. The fan in the
circulating air system is running.
Bubbling, whirring or gurgling noises - refrigerant is
flowing through the tubing or water is flowing into the
ice maker.
Clicking - motor is switching on or off. The solenoid
valve at the water connection is opening or closing.
Rumbling - ready ice cubes from the ice maker are
falling into the ice storage box.
Solving simple noise problems
The appliance is not level
Align the appliance using a level. Use the
height-adjustable feet.
The appliance is touching adjacent units or
appliances
Move the appliance away from adjacent units or
appliances.
Loose or sticking drawers, baskets or storage areas
Check the removable parts and, if required, reinsert
them.
Receptacles are touching each other
Move bottles or receptacles slightly away from each
other.