Maintenance and care
GB
Switching the appliance off
During cleaning and maintenance it is necessary to disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply:
1.set the TEMPERATURE CONTROL Knob on 
2.pull the plug out of the socket
Defrosting the appliance
!Follow the instructions below.
Do not speed up the defrosting process by using any tools or electrical devices other than the scraper provided, you may damage the refrigeration circuit.
Remove frost regularly using the special scraper provided. If the frost layer is greater than 5 mm, it is necessary to defrost manually:
Cleaning the appliance
•The external and internal parts, as well as the rubber seals may be cleaned using a sponge that has been soaked in lukewarm water and bicarbonate of soda or neutral soap. Do not use solvents, abrasive products, bleach or ammonia.
•The removable accessories may be soaked in warm water and soap or dishwashing liquid. Rinse and dry them carefully.
•The back of the appliance may collect dust which can be removed by delicately using the hose of a vacuum cleaner set on medium power. The appliance must be switched off and the plug must be pulled out before cleaning the appliance.
Avoiding mould and unpleasant odours
•The appliance is manufactured with hygienic materials which are odour free. In order to maintain an odour free refrigerator and to prevent the formation of stains, food must always be covered or sealed properly.
•If you want to switch the appliance off for an extended period of time, clean the inside and leave the doors open.
1.The day before, turn the TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT knob to the SUPER position (the yellow SUPERFREEZE indicator light will illuminate) to further cool the food.
2.After 24 hours, turn the TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT knob to 
, which will switch the refrigerator off.
3.Wrap frozen foods in newspaper and place them in another freezer or in a cool place.
4.Leave the door open until the frost has melted completely. This can be made easier by placing containers with lukewarm water in the freezer compartment..
5.Certain appliances are fitted with the DRAIN
SYSTEM to lead the water outside. Let the water flow into a container (see diagram).
6. Clean and dry the freezer compartment carefully before switching the appliance on again.
7.Wait for approximately 2 hours, i.e. until the ideal storage conditions have been restored, before placing food in the freezer compartment.
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