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Checking the seal for air tightness
Cleaning and Maintenance
• Clamp a thin piece of paper at various points for
WARNING:
testing. The paper must be equally difficult to pull
• Always disconnect the appliance from the power
through at all points.
supply before cleaning and user maintenance.
Cleaning the gasket
• Do not use steam cleaners for cleaning the appli-
• Clean the gasket with clear water only!
ance; moisture could enter electrical components.
• CAUTION, grease and oil makes the seal porous
Risk of electric shock! Hot steam could damage
and brittle. Wipe up grease or oil immediately with
the plastic parts.
a damp, clean cloth.
• The unit must be dry before restarting operation.
CAUTION:
Replacing the seal
• Do not use a wire brush or other sharp, abrasive
• Remove the contents of the appliance and, if nec-
items.
essary, defrost the unit. Pay attention to how the
• Do not use any acidic or abrasive detergents.
old gasket is attached. Most gaskets are only
• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
plugged in.
• Remove the worn gasket rubber by removing it
Cleaning the appliance including interior
from the groove. Carefully clean the appliance
To keep dirt and germs at bay, clean the appliance
door and the groove below the rubber and remove
regularly!
any adhesive residue.
• First clear out the contents of the appliance and
• Attach the new rubber. If necessary, heat the rub-
store it in a cool place. Remove all moving parts
ber seal with a hair dryer or hot water and shape it
such as shelves or drawers.
by hand. Start pressing the gasket in one corner
• Clean the interior of the appliance, the exterior
and then press it around the door into the groove
surfaces and the accessories with lukewarm wa-
provided for this purpose.
ter and a mild cleaning agent; or with a clean,
• Continue to check the seal regularly for dirt and
damp microfiber cloth without cleaning agent.
damage!
• After everything has dried thoroughly, you can put
Defrosting
the appliance back into operation.
• Depending on the model: At least once a year,
CAUTION:
wipe off the dust that has accumulated on the rear
Never use metal objects (e.g. knifes) to remove ice
wall of the unit and on the condenser (metal
from the evaporator. Otherwise, it can be damaged.
grille). Use a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner for
To achieve better cooling and to save energy, defrost
this purpose.
the appliance regularly as follows:
Cleaning / replacing the door seal
• To initiate the defrosting process, disconnect the
appliance from the power supply.
Regularly check the seal for dirt, damage and air
• Remove the contents of the appliance and store
tightness!
everything covered in a cool place.
• Once the ice has melted, wipe up the condensa-
tion and dry the inside of the appliance.
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