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Main cabinet
– Different areas of the refrigerator cabinet are affected differently by the cooling effect. The
warmest area is around the door in the higher part of the cabinet, the coldest around the rear wall
and in the lower part of the cabinet.
– The food should therefore be stored as follows:
– On main cabinet shelves (from top to bottom): bakery items, ready meals, dairy products, meat,
fish and cold meats/sausages.
– In the door (from top to bottom): butter, cheese, eggs, tubes (eg mustard), small bottles, large
bottles, milk and fruit-juice tetra-packs.
If you notice frost on the rear wall, the most likely cause is that the door has been left open
for too long, or that warm food has been placed inside the refrigerator or that the
temperature control has been set too high.
– Liquid or strong-smelling food, or food which is likely to absorb strong odours (e.g. cheese, fish,
butter), should be stored separately or in hermetically sealed containers.
– Warm food should be left to cool down to room temperature before being placed in the
refrigerator.
– Always ensure that the door is properly closed and that the seal is not obstructed by food stored
inside the cabinet or door.
De-frosting and cleaning
 Always remove the plug from the wall socket before cleaning.
 When the build-up of ice has reached a thickness of 2 mm, the unit must be de-frosted.
– Turn the temperature control down to '1' and leave the door open.
The unit is now defrosting, and the resulting melt-water is collected at the bottom and in the
drip tray.
– Warning: do not use any external device or other means (e.g. heaters or heating fans) to
accelerate de-frosting.
– Do not pour water over or inside the unit.
– For frequent cleaning we recommend the use of warm water with some mild detergent. To
prevent any unpleasant odour within the refrigerator, it should be cleaned about once a month.
– Any accessories should be cleaned separately with soapy water. Do not put them in a dishwasher.
– Do not use abrasives or harsh cleaning solutions or any cleaning agents that contain alcohol.
– After cleaning, thoroughly clean all surfaces with fresh water before wiping them completely dry.
When re-inserting the plug into the wall socket ensure that you have dry hands.
– Take care not to remove or damage the rating plate inside the cabinet during cleaning.
– To save energy, the compressor (at the rear) should be cleaned carefully at least twice a year with
a brush or a vacuum cleaner.
Trouble-shooting
Certain typical sounds can be heard when the appliance is switched on. These sounds are:
– caused by the electrical motor within the compressor assembly;
during compressor start-up the sound level will be slightly higher
for a limited period of time.
– caused by the cooling agent flowing through the circuit.
The following table lists possible malfunctions and their probable caus es and solutions. In the event
of operational problems, check first whether a solution can be found using this table. If the problem
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