Defrosting the freezer
Do not use heaters or defrosting sprays in this appliance.
•Never use any metallic or sharp objects to remove the ice as this could damage the lining.
•The freezer compartment should be defrosted regularly to ensure the most efficient running of the freezer.
•Once the ice is more than 5 mm thick, the freezer must be defrosted.
•First remove the two lower freezer drawers.
•To speed up the process, put a bowl of warm water in the base of the freezer compartment.
The lower drawer is specially designed to facilitate the defrosting process.
1.Open the water drain cover which is at the back of the freezer, as in figure 1.
2.Pull the drain plug out, as in figure 2. This is found at the bottom of the freezer compartment.
3.Put the water drain cover underneath the drain plug, as shown in figure 3. This will allow the defrosted water to be collected in the drawer.
4.Empty the water from the drawer, and then replace the water drain cover and drain plug.
Once defrosting is complete, dry the inside of the freezer compartment with a sponge or clean cloth.
Use
•The freezer compartments are designed to store only frozen food.
•Never put hot or warm foods in the freezer, allow them to cool fully before putting them into the freezer.
•Follow the instructions on the food packaging for storage of frozen food. If no information is provided, foods should not be stored for more than three months after the purchase date.
Care and cleaning
Always disconnect the appliance from the power before any cleaning or maintenance.
•The refrigerator and freezer sections should be cleaned using a solution of bicarbonate of soda and lukewarm water.
•Do not use abrasive products or detergents. After washing, rinse and dry thoroughly.
•Clean the shelves and balconies separately by hand using soap and water. Do not put them in the dishwasher.
•The evaporating tray and water drain hole (at the back of the refrigerator compartment) should be cleaned periodically to prevent the defrosted water from collecting inside the refrigerator compartment. The drain plug can be used to clear the drain hole.
•Once cleaning is complete, then reconnect the power.
•If the appliance is not used for prolonged periods of time, unplug and clean the appliance. The doors should be left slightly open to prevent the formation of mildew and smell.
