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Cleaning
Before cleaning, you should always
unplug the appliance and/or switch off
or disengage the household fuse.
Do not use a steam cleaner. The hot
steam could damage the surface of the
appliance or the electrical components
– electric shock hazard!
Ensure that cleaning water does not get
into the control panel or any of the lights.
Lukewarm water with a little mildly
disinfectant detergent such as washing-up
liquid is ideal for cleaning the entire
appliance, except the door seal. Never use
cleaning agents containing abrasives, acids,
chemical solvents or polishers.
Simply clean the door seal with clear water
and dry thoroughly afterwards.
If possible, the heat exchanger (black grid)
at the back of the appliance should be
cleaned with a brush or vacuum cleaner
every two years. This will maintain the full
efficiency of the appliance and helps to save
electricity.
l Install the appliance in a cool, dry room with
adequate ventilation. Ensure that it is not
exposed to direct sunlight and never put it
near a direct source of heat (radiator, etc.).
l Never block any vents or grilles on the
appliance.
l Allow warm food to cool down before
placing in the appliance.
l Put frozen food in the refrigerator to thaw.
You can then use the low temperatures
of the frozen products to cool food in the
refrigerator.
l Do not keep the door of the appliance
open for too long when loading or taking
out food.
The shorter the time that the door is
opened, the less ice will form on the
freezer grids.
l Clean the heat exchanger (black grid) at
the back of the appliance every two years.
Power saving tips Information about
operating noises
Operating noises
In order to maintain the pre-set temperature
at a constant level, the appliance compressor
switches on from time to time.
The noises that can be heard while it is
running are perfectly normal.
The noise reduces automatically when the
appliance reaches its operating temperature.
The humming noise is emitted by the motor
(compressor). When the motor switches ON,
the noise may briefly increase in volume.
The bubbling, gurgling or whirring noise is
emitted by the refrigerant as it flows through
the pipes.
The clicking noise can always be heard
when the thermostat switches ON/OFF the
motor.
Cracking sounds may occur if ...
- the automatic defrosting is operating.
- the appliance is cooling down or
warming up (material expansion).
A multi-zone or No-Frost appliance may
cause a low hissing noise emitted by the
air flow inside the appliance.
If these noises are excessively loud, the
causes are probably not serious and are
usually very easy to eliminate.
The appliance is not level
Please level the appliance with the aid of
a spirit level. Use the height-adjustable feet
or place packing under the feet.
The appliance is not free-standing
Please move the appliance away from
kitchen units or other appliances.
Drawers, baskets or shelves are loose or
stick
Please check the detachable components
and, if required, refit them.
Bottles and/or receptacles are touching
each other
Please move bottles and/or receptacles
away from each other.
Minor problems and how
to rectify them yourself
Customer service should NOT be
contacted for every fault. Most faults
are minor. Therefore, before you call
customer service, please check whether
you can eliminate the fault yourself based
on the following information.
A technician who is called out to rectify
a minor fault will charge the customer, even
if the appliance is still under guarantee.
If the display (Fig.
2
/9) does not
illuminate:
check that the power is ON, that the plug is
correctly inserted in the socket and that the
appliance is switched ON.
If "E1" (flashing), (Fig.
2
/9) is displayed
while starting the appliance:
A high temperature prevails in the
refrigerator compartment. The current
temperature of the refrigerator compartment
is displayed a few minutes after starting the
appliance.
If "E2" (flashing), (Fig.
2
/9) is displayed
while starting the appliance:
A high temperature prevails in the freezer
compartment. The current temperature of
the freezer compartment is displayed a few
minutes after starting the appliance.
If the refrigerator-compartment light does
not function:
– The light bulb is defective. Pull out
the mains plug and remove the cover
(Fig.
E
/A). Replace the defective light bulb
with a light bulb of the same type
(max. 15 W, 230 V, E14 holder).
– The light switch is sticking (Fig.
E
/B).
Check whether it can be moved. If not,
please call customer service.
If the display (Fig.
2
/9) flashes but the
acoustic signal is not emitted:
the freezer compartment was too warm due
to a power failure or a fault.
