6. CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
6.1 Cleaning the interior
Before first use clean the interior and all
accessories with lukewarm water and neutral
soap, then dry.
CAUTION!
The accessories and parts of the
appliance are not suitable for washing in
a dishwasher.
6.2 Periodic cleaning
Clean the equipment regularly:
• Clean the inside and accessories with
lukewarm water and neutral soap. Rinse
and wipe them dry.
• Wipe down the door seals regularly.
6.3 Defrosting of the fridge
Frost is automatically eliminated from the
evaporator of the fridge compartment during
normal use. The defrost water drains out
through a trough into a special container
where it evaporates.
Regularly clean the defrost water drain hole
situated under the salad drawers.
Use the tube cleaner provided with the
appliance.
6.4 Cleaning the air channels
1. Remove the plinth (A), then the
ventilation grid (B).
2. Clean the ventilation grid. (Refer to
"Cleaning the ventilation filter". )
3. Carefully pull the air deflector out (C),
checking that there is no water left from
the defrosting.
4. Clean the lower part of the appliance with
a vacuum cleaner.
6.5 Cleaning the ventilation filter
The filter can be removed for washing.
The appliance is equipped with an air inlet
filter (1) and an air outlet duct (2) on the
ventilation grid.
1. Pinch flaps (A) and (B) with fingers.
2. Pull the filter down.
3. Pull the filter out.
4. To replace the filter reverse the process.
6.6 Period of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for long
period, take the following precautions:
1. Disconnect the appliance from electricity
supply.
2. Remove all food.
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