en Cleaning and servicing
compartment due to functional reas-
ons. The back panel in the refriger-
ator compartment defrosts automatic-
ally.
Condensation or frost run through the
condensation channel into the drain-
age hole to the evaporation pan and
do not have to be wiped away.
To ensure that the condensation can
drain and odours do not form, ob-
serve the following information:
→ "Cleaning the condensation chan-
nel and drainage hole", Page 47.
Defrosting in the freezer com-
partment
As the frozen food must not start
thawing, the freezer compartment
does not defrost automatically. A
layer of hoarfrost in the freezer com-
partment impairs refrigeration of the
frozen food and increases power
consumption.
Defrosting the freezer
compartment
Regularly defrost the freezer com-
partment.
Switch on Super freezing approx.
1.
four hours before defrosting.
→ "Switching on Super freezing",
Page 42
This means that the food reaches
very low temperatures and it can
be stored for longer at room tem-
perature.
Remove the frozen food and tem-
2.
porarily place it in a cool location.
Place ice packs (if available) on
the frozen food.
Switch off the appliance.
3.
→ Page 41
Disconnect the appliance from the
4.
power supply.
46
Unplug the appliance from the
mains or switch off the circuit
breaker in the fuse box.
To accelerate the defrosting pro-
5.
cess, place a pan of hot water on
a trivet in the freezer compartment.
Wipe up the condensation water
6.
with a soft cloth or sponge.
Rub the freezer compartment dry
7.
with a soft, dry cloth.
Electrically connect the appliance.
8.
Switch on the appliance.
9.
→ Page 41
Put the frozen food in the appli-
10.
ance. → Page 44
Cleaning and servicing
C l e a n i n g a n d s e r v i c i n g
To keep your appliance working effi-
ciently for a long time, it is important
to clean and maintain it carefully.
Customer Service must clean inac-
cessible points. Cleaning by cus-
tomer service can give rise to costs.
Preparing the appliance for
cleaning
Find out how to prepare your appli-
ance for cleaning.
Switch off the appliance.
1.
→ Page 41
Disconnect the appliance from the
2.
power supply.
Unplug the appliance from the
mains or switch off the circuit
breaker in the fuse box.
Take out all of the food and store it
3.
in a cool location.
Place ice packs (if available) onto
the food.
If there is a layer of hoarfrost, allow
4.
this to defrost.
Remove all fittings from the appli-
5.
ance. → Page 47