Defrosting; Defrosting In The Refriger- Ator Compartment; Defrosting In The Cool-Fresh Compartment; Cleaning And Servicing - Siemens KI41F Series User Manual

en Defrosting

Defrosting

12 Defrosting
Defrosting
12.1 Defrosting in the refri-
gerator compartment
The refrigerator compartment in your
appliance defrosts automatically.
12.2 Defrosting in the cool-
fresh compartment
The cool-fresh compartment in your
appliance defrosts automatically.

Cleaning and servicing

13 Cleaning and servi-
cing
To keep your appliance working effi-
Cleaning and servicing
ciently for a long time, it is important
to clean and maintain it carefully.
Customer Service must clean inac-
cessible points. Cleaning by cus-
tomer service can give rise to costs.
13.1 Preparing the appliance
for cleaning
Switch off the appliance.
1.
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Disconnect the appliance from the
2.
power supply.
Unplug the appliance from the
mains or switch off the circuit
breaker in the fuse box.
Take out all of the food and store it
3.
in a cool place.
Place ice packs (if available) onto
the food.
If there is a layer of hoarfrost, allow
4.
this to defrost.
Remove all fittings from the appli-
5.
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Remove the following components
6.
from the appliance:
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– → "Removing the partition",
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– → "Removing the cover",
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– → "Removing telescopic rails",
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13.2 Cleaning the appliance
WARNING
Risk of electric shock!
An ingress of moisture can cause an
electric 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 drip
▶
into the lighting or controls.
ATTENTION!
Unsuitable cleaning products may
damage the surfaces of the appli-
ance.
Do not use hard scouring pads or
▶
cleaning sponges.
Do not use harsh or abrasive de-
▶
tergents.
Do not use cleaning products with
▶
a high alcohol content.
If you clean fittings and accessories
in the dishwasher, this may cause
them to become deformed or discol-
our.
Never clean fittings and accessory
▶
in the dishwasher.
Prepare the appliance for cleaning.
1.
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Clean the appliance, the fittings,
2.
the components and the door
seals with a dish cloth, lukewarm
water and a little pH-neutral wash-
ing-up liquid.
Dry thoroughly with a soft, dry
3.
cloth.