Care and cleaning
Always disconnect the appliance from the power before any cleaning or maintenance.
•The refrigerator section should be cleaned using a solution of bicarbonate of soda and lukewarm water.
•Do not use abrasive products or detergents. After washing, rinse and dry thoroughly.
•Clean the shelves and balconies separately by hand using soap and water. Do not put them in the dishwasher.
•The evaporating tray and water drain hole (at the back of the refrigerator compartment) should be cleaned periodically to prevent the defrosted water from collecting inside the refrigerator compartment. The drain plug can be used to clear the drain hole.
•Once cleaning is complete, then reconnect the power.
•If the appliance is not used for prolonged periods of time, unplug and clean the appliance. The doors should be left slightly open to prevent the formation of mildew and smell.
Defrosting the fridge
The fridge is
Defrosting the ice-box
•The ice box should be defrosted regularly to ensure the most efficient running, at a minimum of once every six months.
•Do not use heaters or defrosting sprays in this appliance.
•Never use any metallic or sharp objects to remove the ice as this could damage the lining.
•To speed up the process, put a bowl of warm water in the base of the
•Once defrosting is complete, dry the inside of the
•To bring the unit back to temperature more quickly set the thermostat to 5 after defrosting.
Changing the light bulb
Disconnect the appliance from the power.
•Remove the light cover by pressing the grooves on both sides of the cover and then lifting away.
•Unscrew the light bulb to remove it and replace with a new bulb (not more than 15W).
•Replace the light cover and reconnect the power after five minutes’ delay as explained on page 3.