AEG ARCTIS Operating Instructions Manual - Page 32

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Cleaning and Maintenance

For hygienic reasons the appliance interior, including interior

accessories, should be cleaned regularly.

Warning!

• The appliance must not be connected to the mains during cleaning.

Danger of electrical shock! Before cleaning switch the appliance off

and remove the plug from the mains, or switch off or turn out the

circuit breaker or fuse.

• Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner. Moisture could

accumulate in electrical components, danger of electrical shock! Hot

vapours can lead to the damage of plastic parts.

• The appliance must be dry before it is placed back into service.

• The appliance defrosts automatically. Do not use mechanical or

artificial devices to accelerate the defrosting process.

Attention!

• Ethereal oils and organic solvents can attack plastic parts, e.g.

– lemon juice or the juice from orange peals;

– butyric acid;

– cleansers which contain acetic acid.

Do not allow such substances to come into contact with appliance

parts.

• Do not use any abrasive cleansers.

1. Press the FROSTMATIC button about 12 hours prior to cleaning, so that

the frozen goods can build up a sufficient chill reserve.

Caution! Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands. Hands can freeze

to the goods.

2. Remove frozen goods, pack them in several layers of newspaper, cover

them and store them in a cool place.

3. Switch appliance off by pressing and holding the ON/OFF button for

about 2 seconds.

4. Remove the mains plug or switch off or turn out the circuit breaker or

fuse.

5. Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with a cloth and luke-

warm water.

6. After cleaning wipe with clean water and rub dry.