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5. MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
Before cleaning the appliance, carefully review the safety information (Section 1).
CAUTION!
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Always remove the plug from the earthed socket before cleaning the appliance.
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Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children without supervision.
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Never touch the plug with wet or moist hands because of the risk of electric shocks and injury.
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Do not remove objects from the freezer compartment if your hands are wet/damp as this
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may cause grazes or frostbite.
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Do not put your hands unprotected in the bottom of the appliance as the sharp metal corners can cause
scratches.
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Do not use mechanical devices, electrical appliances (such as a hairdryer or heater) or other means to defrost
your appliance.
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Do not use the appliance if any of its components are damaged or faulty. Replace a damaged or faulty
appliance immediately. Remove the plug from the earthed socket and contact customer service.
ATTENTION!
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Clean surfaces that may come into contact with food and accessible drainage systems regularly.
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Never open the appliance. The appliance may only be opened for maintenance by an authorised service
technician.
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Do not spill water directly onto the appliance to prevent rust, leakage and accidents.
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Do not use water jets and steam to clean the appliance.
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To prevent damage, do not use a hard brush, steel brush, detergent, soap powder, alkaline detergent, benzene,
petrol, acids, chlorine, abrasive powders, hot water or other corrosive or soluble substances to clean the cabinet
surface, door gasket or plastic decorative parts etc.
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The electrical parts of the appliance may only be cleaned with a dry cloth.
NOTE
Once in use, it is best to use the appliance continuously. Under normal circumstances it is best not to interrupt its
use in order not to affect the lifetime of the appliance.
DEFROSTING
This freezer is a no-frost freezer. This means that defrosting is automatic. If ice does form in the freezer, please
contact our customer service as this should not happen.
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR CLEANING
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Food residues in the appliance can cause a bad smell. The appliance should therefore be cleaned regularly.
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Remove all drawers, shelves, door compartments etc. and clean with a soft cloth or sponge moistened with
warm water or a neutral detergent.
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If you are using cleaning agents, clean with a soft cloth or sponge, and wipe dry.
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Regularly remove the dust from the back panel and side plates of the appliance. Use a dry cloth for this (no water).
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If the appliance will not be used for several months, switch it off, unplug it from the socket, clean and dry it
and leave the door open to prevent mould forming in the appliance. For more information on switching off and
storage, see Section 7.
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