Caring for your Appliance (cont).
CLEANING THE APPLIANCE:
WARNING: SWITCH OFF ELECTRICITY SUPPLY AND PULL OUT THE MAINS PLUG BEFORE CLEANING.
WARNING: DO NOT USE HOUSEHOLD CLEANERS, ABRASIVE POWDERS OR WAX POLISH. THESE NOT ONLY DAMAGE THE SURFACES, BUT ALSO LEAVE A SMELL WITHIN THE APPLIANCE.
●Clean the exterior of the appliance with warm water and a small amount of liquid detergent, dry thoroughly.
Varnished surfaces are cleaned with soft cloth and an alcohol based cleaning agent (for example glass cleaners). You may also use alcohol (ethanol or isoprophylic alco hol).
The application of abrasive and specially aggressive cleaners, such as the stainless steel cleaners, is not appropriate for the cleaning of plastic and coated parts.
●Remove the detachable accessories in the interior of the appliance and wash in warm soapy water, dry thoroughly.
●Wipe the interior and fittings with a clean cloth wrung out in either a solution of one teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda to one pint water or Milton sterilising fluid, diluted according to manufacturers’ instructions. Dry the interior thoroughly with a clean cloth before replacing fittings and food.
●Every now and then wipe the condenser on the rear wall of the appliance. Use a soft
●Do not forget to clean also the defrost water receptacle above the refrigerator compressor (do not remove the recepta- cle).
●Use warm, soapy water to wipe along and in between the creases of the door seal, dry thoroughly.
WARNING: Do not use detergent it will damage the door seal.
After cleaning reconnect to the power supply and switch on.
GOING AWAY:
If you do not intent to use the appliance for a long period, set the thermostat knob to the OFF (O) position, switch off at the socket outlet and pull out the plug.
Remove all food, follow defrosting instructions (page 13) and clean the appliance. Leave the door ajar to prevent the accumulation of odours.
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