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MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

External cleaning

Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water. Do
NOT use abrasive products.
An accumulation of dust will affect the performance
of the appliance and cause excessive electricity
consumption.
You MUSTensure that the appliance is switched
OFF.
Once or twice a year dust the condenser (black grill)
and the compressor at the back of the appliance,
with a brush or vacuum cleaner, see figure.
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CONDENSER
COMPRESSOR
DEFROST
TRAY
Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried
out, DISCONNECT the appliance from the
ELECTRICITY supply.

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
POWDERS, HIGHLYPERFUMED
CLEANING PRODUCTS OR WAX
POLISHES, TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR AS
THESE WILL DAMAGE THE SURFACE AND
LEAVE ASTRONG ODOUR.

Changing the light bulb

Should the interior light fail to work, first switch off
the appliance and disconnect from the electricity
supply, then replace the bulb as follows;
Unscrew the light cover and then pull it outward by
pressing as shown in the figure. Unscrew the bulb
and replace it with a new 15 watt bulb (available
from your nearest Service Force Centre).
Replace the light cover by sliding it into its original
position and replacing the screw.
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When the appliance is not in use

When the appliance is not in use for long periods,
disconnect from the electricity supply, empty all
foods and clean the appliance, leaving the doors ajar
to prevent unpleasant smells.

Automatic Defrosting

Your appliance has been designed to be frost free.
This means there is no need to defrost your
appliance as this will be carried out automatically.
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SOMETHING NOT WORKING

Symptom

No power to the appliance
The light does not come on
The temperature in the fridge or freezer section is
too high
The freezer door will not open
The compressor runs continously
Noise

Solution

Check there is power at the socket.
Check there is not a power cut by checking the
household lights.
Check the fuse has not blown.
Ensure that the bulb is correctly fitted.
Replace the bulb if it has blown.
Check the door light switch is not jammed.
Check the tthermostat control knob in the fridge is
turned to the correct setting relative to ambient
conditions.
Check the ambient temperature is within the
applianceÕs operating limits of 10¡C to 32¡C.
Has door just been opened? If so leave for a few
minutes to allow the air pressure to equalise.
Adjust the thermostat control knob to give correct
temperature control. See ÒSetting the temperatureÓ.
Check that the doors are closed.
Large quantities of food have recently been placed in
the cabinet and/or door is frequently opened.
Check that air vents is not obstructed.
Refer to normal operating sounds.
Before contacting your local Service Force Centre, check the following points:
Important: If you call out an engineer to a fault listed below, or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or
installation a charge will be made, even if the appliance is under guarantee.
If, after the above checks, there is still a fault, call your local Service Force Centre.
In-guarantee customers should ensure that the above checks have been made as the engineer will make a
charge if the fault is not a mechanical or electrical breakdown.
Please note that proof of purchase is required for any in-guarantee service calls.