It is important to periodically clean the defrost water drain hole in the middle of the refrigerator compartment channel to prevent the water overflowing and dripping onto the food inside. Use the special cleaner provided, which you will find already inserted into the drain hole.
Defrosting the freezer
A certain amount of frost will always form on the freezer shelves and around the top compartment.
Important! Defrost the freezer when the frost layer reaches a thickness of about
To remove the frost, do these steps:
1.Switch off the appliance.
2.Remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers of newspaper and put it in a cool place.
3.Leave the door open.
4.When defrosting is completed, dry the interior thor- oughly and refit the plug.
5.Switch on the appliance.
6.Set the temperature regulator to obtain the maximum coldness and run the appliance for two or three hours using this setting.
7.Reload the previously removed food into the com- partment.
Important! Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost from the evaporator as you could damage it. Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means to speed up the thawing process other than those recommended by the manufacturer. A temperature rise of the frozen food packs, during defrosting, may shorten their safe storage life.
Periods of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for long periods, take the following precautions:
•disconnect the appliance from electricity supply
•remove all food
•defrost 4)and clean the appliance and all accessories
•leave the door/doors ajar to prevent unpleasant smells. If the cabinet will be kept on, ask somebody to check it once in a while to prevent the food inside from spoiling in case of a power failure.
What to do if…
Warning! Before troubleshooting, disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
Only a qualified electrician or competent person must do the troubleshooting that is not in this manual.
Important! There are some sounds during normal use (compressor, refrigerant circulation).
Problem
The appliance does not operate. The lamp does not operate.
The lamp does not work.
Possible cause
The appliance is switched off.
The mains plug is not connected to the mains socket correctly.
The appliance has no power. There is no voltage in the mains socket.
The lamp is defective.
Solution
Switch on the appliance.
Connect the mains plug to the mains socket correctly.
Connect a different electrical appliance to the mains socket.
Contact a qualified electrician.
Refer to "Replacing the lamp".
4) If foreseen.
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