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HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE FREEZER
Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, unplug the appliance from the mains or disconnect the electrical power supply. Defrost the freezer compartment once or twice a year, or when the ice on the walls reaches a thickness of about 3 mm.
If possible, defrost the freezer when it is nearly empty.
•If there are still frozen foods in the freezer, press the fast freeze button a few hours before defrosting to further chill the food.
•Remove the food from the freezer, wrap in newspaper and group together in a cool place or in a portable cooler.
•Disconnect the freezer from the mains power supply.
•Leave the door open to allow the ice to melt.
•Pull out the defrost water drain and place a container under the drain.
•Clean the interior of the freezer with a sponge and warm water and/or neutral detergent.
Do not use abrasive substances.
•Rinse the interior and dry thoroughly.
•Close the feezer and activate the fast freeze function. Arrange the food and a few hours later deactivate the fast freeze function.
Prolonged disuse
•Empty the freezer.
•Disconnect the freezer from the mains power supply.
•Defrost and clean.
•Leave the doors open to prevent formation of unpleasant odours.
Door seal
•From time to time clean the door seal with water and then dry well.
Do not use oil or grease.
Important
•Ensure that the vent outlets are unobstructed in order to allow correct air circulation.
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