AEG 3250-6 KG, 3288-6 KG manual Switching off the appliance, Cleaning and Care

However when the ice becomes very thick on the inner liner, complete defrosting should be carried out as follows:

1.Remove the frozen food from the freezer, wrap it in several layers of new- spaper and put it in a very cool place.

2.Switch off the appliance and pull out the plug or turn the tempera- ture selector to “0” OFF.

3.Leave the freezer compartment door open.

4.Insert the plastic scraper into the recess provided under the defrost water channel and place a collecting basin under it.

5.Once defrosting is completed keep the scraper for future use.

6.Turn the thermostat knob to the required setting and replace the plug in the power socket.

Warning!

Never use metal tools to scrape off the frost

Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means to speed up the thawing process.

A temperature rise of the frozen food packs, during defrosting, may shor- ten their safe storage life.

Switching off the appliance

To switch off the appliance, turn the temperature regulator to position "0" or disconnect from the electricity supply.

If the appliance is not going to be used for an extended period:

1.Remove all refrigerated and deep-frozen packages as well as ice trays.

2.Remove the mains plug or switch off.

3.Defrost freezer compartment and clean thoroughly (see section: “Cleaning and Care”).

4.Leave the door open to avoid the build up of odours.

Cleaning and Care

For hygienic reasons the appliance interior, including interior accessories, should be cleaned regularly.

Warning!

Before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance, disconnect the appli- ance from the electricity supply or turn the temperature regulator to “0”.

•Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner. Moisture could accumu- late in electrical components, which could cause an electrical shock! Hot vapours can lead to the damage of plastic parts.

•The appliance must be dry before it is placed back into service.

Warning!

• Ethereal oils and organic solvents can attack plastic parts, e.g.

– lemon juice or the juice from orange peel,

– butyric acid;

– cleansers which contain acetic acid.

Do not allow such substances to come into contact with appliance parts. Do not use any abrasive cleansers.

1.Remove frozen food and the food from the refrigerator. Wrap frozen food in several layers of newspaper. Store it in a cool place, well covered.

2.Clean the appliance and the inte- rior accessories with lukewarm water, with a little bicarbonate of soda added ( 5ml to 0,5 litre of water). Commercially available dish washing detergents may also be used.

3.Dry the appliance thoroughly.

4.Check the water drain hole on the rear wall of the fridge. Clear a blocked drain hole with the aid of the drain cleaning tool included with the appliance.

5.After everything is dry place appliance back into service.

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