en Defrosting16¡ Defrost animal-based food, suchas fish, meat, cheese, quark, in therefrigerator compartment.¡ Defrost bread at room temperat-ure.¡ Prepare food for immediate con-sumption in the microwave, in theoven or on the hob.Defrosting10 DefrostingDefrosting10.1 Defrosting in the refri-gerator compartmentThe refrigerator compartment in yourappliance defrosts automatically.10.2 Defrosting in the freezercompartmentThe fully automatic NoFrost systemensures that the freezer compartmentremains frost-free. Defrosting is notrequired.Cleaning and servicing11 Cleaning and servi-cingCleaning and servicingTo keep your appliance working effi-ciently for a long time, it is importantto clean and maintain it carefully.Customer Service must clean inac-cessible points. Cleaning by cus-tomer service can give rise to costs.11.1 Preparing the appliancefor cleaning1. Disconnect the appliance from thepower supply.Unplug the appliance from themains or switch off the circuitbreaker in the fuse box.2. Take out all of the food and store itin a cool place.Place ice packs (if available) ontothe food.3. Remove all fittings from the appli-ance. → Page 1711.2 Cleaning the applianceWARNINGRisk of electric shock!An ingress of moisture can cause anelectric shock.▶ Do not use steam- or high-pres-sure cleaners to clean the appli-ance.Liquid in the lighting or in the con-trols can be dangerous.▶ The rinsing water must not dripinto the lighting or controls.ATTENTION!Unsuitable cleaning products maydamage the surfaces of the appli-ance.▶ Do not use hard scouring pads orcleaning sponges.▶ Do not use harsh or abrasive de-tergents.▶ Do not use cleaning products witha high alcohol content.If you clean fittings and accessoriesin the dishwasher, this may causethem to become deformed or discol-our.▶ Never clean fittings and accessoryin the dishwasher.1. Prepare the appliance for cleaning.→ Page 162. Clean the appliance, the fittingsand the door seals with a dishcloth, lukewarm water and a littlepH-neutral washing-up liquid.3. Dry thoroughly with a soft, drycloth.4. Insert the fittings.