Cleaning and care, Practical tips and notes

Cleaning and care

Attention

Always unplug the power cable or switch off the circuit breaker before cleaning.

Clean the exterior using lukewarm water and a mild detergent.

Never use detergents, abrasive or acidic agents.

Wipe the inside compartment dry.

Be careful to prevent water from getting into contact with the electrical connections of the temperature control or the interior light.

If the device is not going to be used for a long period of time, switch it off and remove all food. Clean the device and keep the door open.

To preserve the appearance of your device, you can polish the exterior and the door accessories with a silicone wax.

Clean the condenser at the back of the device once a year using a brush or a vacuum cleaner. Dust build-up leads to increased energy consumption.

Inspect the door gasket at regular intervals. Clean with water only, and wipe totally dry.

Remove all food from the door shelves.

Lift the cover of the shelf upwards and pull it off sideward.

Remove the bottom of the door shelf by pushing it upwards.

Make sure that the pan at the back of the device is always clean.

Gently release the snap of the pan from the compressor by pushing it using a tool (like screwdriver), so that the pan can be removed.

Lift the pan, clean it and wipe it dry. Re-assemble in reverse order.

To clean a drawer, pull it out as far as possible, tilt it upwards and then pull it out completely.

•Clean fresh food and vegetables before storing in the crisper bin.

•Always pack or wrap food, or put it in a suitable container, before storing it in the appliance.

•Wrap food which is not suitable for storage at cold temperatures in polyethylene bags (pineapple, melons, cucumbers, tomatoes etc.).

•Food with strong odor or apt to acquire odor should be wrapped in airtight or smell-proof packaging material.

•Keep fresh food separate from cooked food, to avoid bacteria contamination.

•Never keep fresh meat in the fridge for more than 2 or 3 days.

•Remove any left-over canned food from the can and store it in a suitable container.

•Refer to the shelf life indicated on the

food packaging.

•Do not obstruct the air circulation inside the device by covering the shelves.

•Never keep any dangerous or poisonous substances inside your device.

•Always check food that has been stored for a long period of time for its suitability for consumption.

•Do not store fresh and cooked food together in the same container.

•Close the door immediately after opening, to avoid unnecessary energy consumption.

•Do not use hard or sharp objects to remove the ice build-up.

•Do not load hot food into your device.