Make sure that water cannot get into
the On/Off and temperature selector
dial, the light or the ventilation gaps.
Do not let water get into the
condensate channel and drain hole
when cleaning.
Do not use a steam cleaning appliance
to defrost or clean the appliance.
Steam could reach 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 off the appliance.
^
Disconnect it from the mains.
^
Take any food out of the appliance
and store it in a cool place.
^
Defrost the freezer section.
^
Take out any removable parts, e.g.
shelves, for cleaning.
Cleaning the interior and
accessories
^ Clean the appliance at least once a
month.
Remove soiling immediately to
prevent it from drying on.
Use lukewarm water with a little
washing-up liquid.
The following are dishwasher safe:
– the butter dish, egg trays, ice cube
tray (depending on model)
–
the shelves and bottle shelf in the
door
–
the butter and cheese compartment
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 interior shelves and
drawers by hand. These are not
suitable for cleaning in a dishwasher.
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