Maintenance and Cleaning

Before any maintenance of cleaning work is carried out DISCONNECT the appliance from the

ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.

Defrosting

The refrigerator automatically defrosts every time the compressor stops.The water is discharged, via the pipe, into a tray located behind the appliance, where it evaporates.

Important

To avoid defrost water overflowing into the fridge, periodically clean the water discharge hole in the centre of the V shaped drip collector at the back of the refrigerator compartment behind the salad drawer(s). Use the special cleaner provided which you will find already inserted into the discharge hole.

While in operation the ****-star compartment becomes progressively covered with frost.

This frost, which acts as an insulator and thus prevents the cold from reaching the food should be removed whenever the thickness of the frost exceeds 6 mm (1/4”).

To carry out complete defrosting proceed as follows:

1.Remove any food from inside the ****-star compartment, wrap it in several sheets of newspaper and store in a cool dry place.

2.Turn the thermostat knob to position << 0 >>. To accelerate defrosting, place a bowl of hot water inside the compartment (with a piece of cardboard underneath the bowl as protection).

3.Remove any loose pieces of ice as soon as possible.

4.When defrosting is completed, clean and dry thoroughly.

Turn the thermostat knob to a medium position to restart the appliance.

After letting the appliance run for at least half an hour replace the previously removed food into the **** -star compartment.

When defrosting it is not necessary to remove the foods from the inner door and the refrigerator compartment.

Internal Cleaning

Clean the inside and accessories with warm water and bicarbonate of soda (5 ml to 0.5 litre of water). Rinse and dry thoroughly.

Do not use detergents, abrasive powders, highly perfumed cleaning products, wax polishes or

cleaning products containing bleach or alcohol.

Regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to ensure they are clean and free from debris.

External Cleaning

Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water.

Once or twice a year dust the condenser (black grill) and the compressor at the back of the appliance with a brush or vacuum cleaner, as an accumulation of dust will affect the performance of the appliance and cause excessive electricity consumption.

Changing the Light Bulb

Should the light fail to work you can change it as below: Disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply.

Remove the lamp cover retaining screws, then take the lamp cover off in the direction of the arrow and the bulb can be changed. (Type of the bulb: 230 V, 15 W, E 14 thread)

After changing the bulb replace the lamp cover, and retaining screws and reconnect the appliance to the electricity supply.

Important

A temperature rise of the frozen food packs during defrosting may shorten their storage life.

Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost from the evaporator as you could damage it beyond repair

When the appliance is not in use

When the appliance is not in use for long periods disconnect from the electricity supply, empty all of the food and clean the appliance, leaving the door ajar to prevent unpleasant smells.