20Switching the Appliance Off0 1. To switch off, hold down the ON/OFF button for approx. 3 seconds. Thegreen illumination in the button will go off.If the appliance is not going to be used for an extended period:0 1. Switch off the appliance by holding down the ON/OFF button forapprox. 3 seconds. The green illumination in the button will go off.2. Remove the mains plug or switch off.3. Clean the appliance thoroughly (see section: “Cleaning and Care”).4. Leave the doors open after defrosting to avoid accumulation of odours.Holiday ModeIn the holiday mode the temperature for the refrigerator is approxi-mately between +10 °C and +12 °C. In the holiday mode it is thereforepossible to leave the door of the empty refrigerator closed during peri-ods of extended absence. Advantage: Unintentional closing of the door,or accidental closing of the door by persons who have access to yourhome during your absence, is no longer a problem. Without the holidaymode leaving the door closed would lead to the accumulation ofodours and mould.After emptying and cleaning the appliance, proceed as follows:0 1. To switch on the holiday mode, turn the temperature control knob forthe fridge to position H.Important! Do not store any foodstuffs in the fridge when the holidaymode is operating. The temperature when the holiday position isselected is regulated to between approximately +10 °C and +12 °C. Thisis too warm for foods.Opening the Freezer Compartment DoorIf the freezer compartment door is closed when the appliance is inoperation, it is possible that it cannot be immediately opened again. Avacuum occurs in the freezer compartment which holds the door closeduntil pressure has been equalised. The door can be opened again afterseveral minutes.