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MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried out, DISCONNECT the appliance from the ELEC- TRICITY supply.
Warning
This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit maintenance and recharging must therefore only be carried out by authorised technicians.
Internal cleaning
Clean the inside and accessories with warm water and bicarbonate of soda (5ml to 0.5 litre of water). Rinse and dry thoroughly.
NEVER USE DETERGENTS, ABRASIVE POW- DERS, HIGHLY PERFUMED CLEANING PROD- UCTS OR WAX POLISHES, TO CLEAN THE INTERI- OR AS THESE WILL DAMAGE THE SURFACE AND LEAVE A STRONG SMELL.
Important
Do not use abrasive products.
Periodic cleaning
The appliance is equipped with an air inlet filter (1) and an air outlet duct (2) on the ventilation grid. Keep clean to guarantee good ventilation and good working order of the appliance.
The filter can be removed and washed with water, as follows:
1.Pinch flaps (a) and (b) with fingers
2.Pull the filter down.
3.Pull the filter out.
To replace the filter reverse the process.
An accumulation of dust will affect the performance of the appliance and cause excessive electricity con- sumption.
The structure of the appliance permits cleaning of the rear zone close to the wall, using a vacuum cleaner.
1.Remove the plinth (1), then the ventilation grid (2);
2.Carefully pull the air deflector out (3).
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a | b |
| 1 |
S.I.012 |
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3 | 2 | 1 |
S.I.013 |
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When the appliance is not in use
When the appliance is not in use for long periods, dis- connect from the electricity supply, empty all foods and clean the appliance, leaving the door ajar to pre- vent unpleasant smells.
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