Maintenance and Cleaning
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, HIGHLY PERFUMED CLEANING PRODUCTS OR WAX POLISHES,TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR AS THESE WILL DAMAGE THE SURFACE AND LEAVE A STRONG ODOUR.
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.
Periodic cleaning
The appliance is equipped with a ventilation grid. Keep clean to guarantee good ventilation and good working order of the appliance.
An accumulation of dust will affect the performance of the appliance and cause excessive electricity consumption.
The structure of the appliance permits cleaning of the rear zone close to the wall, using a vacuum cleaner.
1.Remove the plinth (1), then the ventilation grid (2);
2.Carefully pull the air deflector out (3).
Defrosting
The freezer compartment will become progressively covered with frost.This should be removed with the special plastic scraper provided, whenever the thickness of the frost exceeds 1/4".
During this operation it is not necessary to switch off the power supply or to remove the foodstuffs. However, when the ice becomes very thick on the inner liner, complete defrosting should be carried out and it is advisable to carry out this operation when the appliance is empty.
To carry out complete defrosting proceed as follows:
1.Remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers of newspaper and put it in a cool place.
2.Turn the thermostat control knob (1) to the «O».
3.Leave the door open.
4.Remove the three large drawers.
5.When defrosting is completed, remove the water that has collected in the small bottom drawer and dry the interior thoroughly.
Turn the thermostat control knob to a medium setting and, after letting the appliance run for at least two hours in the «fast freeze» mode, replace the previously removed food into the compartments.
Important
A temperature rise of the frozen food packs during defrosting may shorten their storage life.
Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost from the evaporator as you could damage the appliance beyond repair.
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