Instructions for the user
6. REFRIGERATOR CARE
6.1 Defrosting the refrigerator
The refrigerator compartment has automatic defrosting. During normal operation of the refrigerator, frost forms on its back wall when the compressor is working and dissolves when it is not in operation. When the compressor is not working, the frost which has built up on the back wall melts and the water flows into the opening provided in the bottom of the body of the refrigerator. From here, it flows into the tray on the compressor, where it evaporates.
NOTE: The amount of ice which forms on the inside back wall may vary with changes in weather conditions (temperature and humidity), how often the door is opened, the appliance operating temperatures and the amount of fresh foods stored inside (especially fruits and vegetables).
6.2 Defrosting the freezer
The freezer compartment has to be defrosted manually. When the thickness of frost or ice on the shelves exceeds 3/4” or 2 cm, the freezer should be defrosted. A few hours before defrosting, use the knob provided to set the thermostat on 7 in order to further lower the temperature of the frozen foods. Then turn the knob to the 0 (STOP) setting and disconnect the plug from the electrical mains. Remove the frozen foods from the freezer compartment and protect them from thawing while cleaning. Place a container underneath the pipe to collect the defrosted water.
6.3 Cleaning the refrigerator
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use nonflammable cleaner.
failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
Clean both refrigerator and freezer compartment about once a month to prevent odors from building up.
NOTE: Because air circulates between both sections, any odors formed in one section will transfer to the other. You must thoroughly clean both sections to eliminate odors. To prevent odor transfer and drying out of food, wrap or cover foods tightly.
To clean you refrigerator:
NOTE: Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners such as window sprays, scouring cleaners, flammable fluids, celaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum products on plastic parts, interior and door liners or gasket. Do not use paper towels, scouring pads, or other harsh cleaning tools. Pay attention not to wet the electrical lighting components with water or other detergents.
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