Sharp SJ-RM323T operation manual Care and Cleaning, Before YOU Call for Service, Defrosting

Wipe the exterior with a soft cloth each time it is soiled.

CARE AND CLEANING

WARNING

■Unplug the refrigerator first to prevent electric shock.

■Do not splash water directly on the outer cabinet or the interior . This may lead to rusting and deterioration of the electrical insulation .

IMPORTANT

To prevent cracking on inside surfaces and plastic components, follow these tips .

•Wipe any food oils adhered to plastic components.

•Some household chemicals may cause damage,so use only diluted washing-up liquid (soapy water).

•If undiluted detergent is used or soapy water is not wiped off thoroughly, cracking of plastic parts can result.

1 Remove the accessories e.g. shelves from the cabinet and door. Wash them in warm soapy dishwashing water; rinse in clean water and dry.

2 Clean the inside with a cloth soaked in warm soapy dishwashing water. Then, use cold water to wipe off soapy water.

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4 Clean the magnetic door seal with a toothbrush and warm soapy dishwashing water.

5 Wipe the control panel with the dry cloth.

NOTE

•To prevent damage to your refrigerator, do not use heavy duty cleansers or solvents (lacquer, paint, polishing powder, benzine, boiled water, etc.)

•If the power supply is disconnected, please wait for at least 5 minutes before re-connecting power.

•The glass shelves weigh approximately 2kg each. Hold firmly when removing from the cabinet or carrying.

•When dropped the juice and the like near the control panel, wipe off directly. It becomes cause of failure of the control panel.

•Do not drop objects inside the refrigerator or strike the inner wall. This may cause the inner surface to crack.

Defrosting

Defrosting is fully automatic due to a unique energy saving system.

When the compartment light is blown

Contact the service agent approved by SHARP to request a replacement compartment light. The compartment light should not be removed other than by qualified service personnel.

Switching off your refrigerator

If you switch your refrigerator off when you are going away for an extended period, remove all food, clean the interior thoroughly. Remove the power cord plug from the power socket and leave all doors open.

BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE

Before you call for service, check the following points.

Problem	Solution
The outside of the cabinet is hot	It is normal. The hot pipe is in the cabinet in order to prevent dew generation.
when
touched.
When there is refrigerator noise.	It is normal for the refrigerator to produce the following sounds.
	• Loud noise produced by the compressor when operation starts
	--- Sound becomes quieter after a while.
	• Loud noise produced once a day by the compressor
	--- Operating sound produced immediately after automatic defrost operation.
	• Sound of flowing fluid (gurgling sound, fizzing sound)
	--- Sound of refrigerant flowing in pipes (sound may become louder from time to
	time).
	• Cracking or crunching sound, squeaking sound
	--- Sound produced by expansion and contraction of inner walls and internal parts
	during cooling.
Frosting or dew generation occurs	This may occur in one of the following cases. Use a wet cloth for wiping frost and
inside or outside the refrigerator.	a dry cloth for wiping dew.
	• When the ambient humidity is high.
	• When the door is frequently opened and closed.
	• When foods containing plenty of moisture are stored. (Wrapping is required.)
The foods in the refrigerator	• Is the refrigerator operated for a long time with refrigerator temp. control set at
compartment freeze.	0°C?
	• Is the refrigerator operated for a long time with freezer temp. control set at -21°C?
	• Low ambient temperature may cause placed foods to freeze even if refrigerator
	temp. control is set to 6°C.
It smells in the compartment.	• Wrapping is required for the foods with strong smell.
	• Deodorizing unit cannot remove all of smell.

IF YOU STILL REQUIRE SERVICE

Refer to your nearest service agent approved by SHARP. ( tel : 0845 882 0025 )

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