Make sure that water cannot get into
the temperature selector.
Never use steam-cleaning
apparatus to defrost or clean the
appliance. Steam could reach the
electrical components and cause a
short circuit.
The data plate located inside the
appliance must not be removed. It
contains information which is
required in the event of a service
call.
To avoid damaging the surface of
your appliance, do not use:
– cleaning agents containing soda,
ammonia, acids or chlorides,
– cleaning agents containing
descaling agents,
– abrasive cleaning agents, e.g.
powder cleaners and cream
cleaners,
–
solvent-based cleaning agents,
–
stainless steel cleaning agents,
–
dishwasher cleaner,
–
oven sprays,
–
glass cleaning agents,
–
hard, abrasive sponges and
brushes, e.g. pot scourers,
–
melamine eraser blocks,
–
sharp metal scrapers.
Before cleaning
^
Switch the appliance off.
^
Switch off at the wall and withdraw
the plug from the socket, or
disconnect the mains fuse or remove
the screw-out fuse in countries where
this is applicable.
^
Take any frozen food out of the
appliance and store it in a cool place.
^
Defrost the freezer.
^
Take out any removable parts, e.g.
shelves, for cleaning.
Cleaning the interior and
accessories
^ Use lukewarm water with a little
washing-up liquid.
The ice cube tray (depending on mo-
del) is dishwasher safe.
The temperature of the dishwasher
programme must not exceed 55 °C.
Contact with some foodstuffs, such
as carrots, tomatoes or ketchup can
cause plastic items to discolour.
However, this discolouration will not
affect the stability of plastic items.
^
Clean the drawers and glass cold
plates by hand. They are not suitable
for cleaning in a dishwasher.
^
After cleaning, wipe the interior with a
damp cloth, and dry with a soft cloth.
Leave the door open to air the
appliance for a short while.
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