en Defrosting16Chill zones in the refrigeratorcompartmentThe air circulation in the refrigeratorcompartment creates different chillzones.Coldest zoneThe coldest zone is in the pull-outcontainer.Warmest zoneThe warmest zone is at the very topof the door.Tip: Store food that does not spoileasily in the warmest zone, e.g. hardcheese and butter. Cheese can thencontinue to release its aroma and thebutter will still be easy to spread.Cooling capacityThe temperature in the refrigeratorcompartment may rise temporarily ifloaded with fairly larger amounts offood or drinks.Tip: Turn the temperature controllerto a higher setting for approx.seven hours.→ "Setting the refrigerator compart-ment temperature", Page 15"OK" stickerThe "OK" sticker lets you checkwhether the refrigerator compartmentreaches the safe temperature rangesof +4 °C or colder recommended forfood.The "OK" sticker is not included withall models.If the sticker does not indicate "OK",gradually reduce the temperature.→ "Setting the refrigerator compart-ment temperature", Page 15Once the appliance is switched on, itmay take up to 12 hours until the settemperature is reached.Correct settingDefrostingDefrostingObserve the information when youwant to defrost your appliance.Defrosting in the refrigeratorcompartmentWhen the appliance is operating,condensation droplets or frost formon the rear panel of the refrigeratorcompartment due to functional reas-ons. The back panel in the refriger-ator compartment defrosts automatic-ally.Condensation or frost run through thecondensation channel into the drain-age hole to the evaporation pan anddo not have to be wiped away.To ensure that the condensation candrain and odours do not form, ob-serve the following information:→ "Cleaning the condensation chan-nel and drainage hole", Page 17.Cleaning and servicingCleaning and servicingTo keep your appliance working effi-ciently for a long time, it is importantto clean and maintain it carefully.Preparing the appliance forcleaningFind out how to prepare your appli-ance for cleaning.1. Switch off the appliance.→ Page 152. Disconnect the appliance from thepower supply.