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Cleaning and maintenance
Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, unplug the appliance from the mains or
disconnect the electrical power supply.
• Clean the inside of the refrigerator compartment periodically with a sponge
dampened in warm water and/or neutral detergent. Rinse and dry with a
soft cloth. Do not use abrasive products.
• The separators must not be washed in water but simply cleaned with a
damp sponge.
• Clean the inside of the freezer compartment when defrosting.
• Clean the air vents and condenser at the rear of the appliance regularly
with a vacuum cleaner or brush.
• Clean the outside with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive products,
scourers, stain-removers (e.g. thrichlorethylene acetone) or vinegar.
Prolonged disuse
1. Empty the refrigerator.
2. Disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply.
3. Defrost and clean the interior.
4. In the event of prolonged disuse, leave the appliance door open to prevent mould, odours and
oxidation from forming.
5. Clean the appliance.
• Clean the inside of the low temperature compartment (where present) when defrosting.
• Clean the inside of the refrigerator compartment periodically with a sponge dampened in warm
water and/or neutral detergent. Rinse and dry with a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive products.
