DEFROSTING/CLEANING
Defrosting
The beverage compartment defrosts automatically. The water that forms on the rear wall drains into a reservoir at the back of the appliance and evapo- rates automatically through the compressor heat.
Cleaning
• To prevent possible injury due to an electrical shock, be sure to disconnect the power cord or turn OFF the circuit breaker before replacing the interior light tube or cleaning the appliance.
•To avoid injury or damage, DO NOT use steam cleaning equipment to clean the appliance.
Clean the appliance by hand with lukewarm water and a little detergent.
DO NOT use abrasive or scouring sponges. DO NOT use concentrated cleaning agents. NEVER use abrasive or acid cleaners or chemical solvents or steam cleaners.
•Ensure no cleaning water penetrates into the electrical components or ventilation grille.
•Dry all parts well with a cloth.
•DO NOT damage or remove the model plate on the inside of the appliance. It is very important for servicing your appliance.
Remove any dust from the outside of the ventilation grille (Figure 18) with a vacuum cleaner.
Figure 18
Keep your stainless steel looking new by cleaning with a good quality stainless steel cleaner or polish monthly. High quality stainless steel cleaners and conditioners are commercially available.
DO NOT CLEAN WITH STEEL WOOL PADS or ABRASIVE PADS. DO NOT use cleaners that are not for use on stainless steel, such as glass cleaners, tile cleaners or cleaners used to clean counter tops. These types of cleaners can dam- age the surface permanently.
Stainless steel that is exposed to chlorine gas and moisture may have some discoloration. This discol- oration is normal. If your unit is used in this environ- ment, clean and polish your stainless steel more often.
If the surface discolors or rusting appears, clean it quickly with a
IMPORTANT
Mold can form on the bottles and labels depending on the type of adhesive used on the labels. This can be prevented by care- fully cleaning any adhesive residues off the bottles.
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