Defrosting en19DefrostingDefrostingObserve the information when youwant to defrost your appliance.Defrosting in the freezer com-partmentAs the frozen food must not startthawing, the freezer compartmentdoes not defrost automatically. Alayer of hoarfrost in the freezer com-partment impairs refrigeration of thefrozen food and increases powerconsumption.Defrosting the freezer compartmentRegularly defrost the freezer com-partment.1. Switch on Super freezing approx.four hours before defrosting.→ "Switching on Super freezing",Page 15This means that the food reachesvery low temperatures and it canbe stored for longer at room tem-perature.2. Remove the frozen food containerwith the frozen food and temporar-ily place it in a cool location. Placeice packs (if available) on thefrozen food.3. Switch off the appliance.→ Page 154. Disconnect the appliance from thepower supply.Unplug the appliance from themains or switch off the circuitbreaker in the fuse box.5. To accelerate the defrosting pro-cess, place a pan of hot water ona trivet in the freezer compartment.6. Wipe up the condensation waterwith a soft cloth or sponge.7. Rub the freezer compartment drywith a soft, dry cloth.8. Electrically connect the appliance.→ Page 139. Switch on the appliance.→ Page 1510. Reinsert the frozen food containerswith the frozen food.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.Unplug the appliance from themains or switch off the circuitbreaker in the fuse box.3. Take out all of the food and store itin a cool location.Place ice packs (if available) ontothe food.4. If there is a layer of hoarfrost, allowthis to defrost.5. Remove all fittings from the appli-ance. → Page 20