Defrosting
Remove the power cord from the wall socket, open the door and move all of your food to a cool place. Defrost using a plastic scraper, or let the temperature rise naturally until the frost melts. Then wipe away the remaining ice and water plug the freezer back into the wall socket, after this plug the freezer back into the wall socket.
Cleaning your freezer
Before you start to clean your freezer, remove power cord from the power supply. Use lukewarm water and bicarbonate of soda.
Clean with a cloth soaked in this solution and then dry with a soft cloth.
Before calling for service
Please check the following points:
-The freezer is not working
-Ensure the plug is inserted correctly into the wall socket
-Ensure there is power to the wall socket by plugging in another appliance.
The freezer is noisy when running
-Check the freezer is level and it is not in contact with another appliance or kitchen furniture.
The freezer does not cool sufficiently
-If the door has been opened too often, or it has been left open for a while it will take time for the freezer to reach its set temperature.
-Check to ensure the airflow behind the freezer has not been reduced due to insufficient clearance.
The following characteristics should not be looked upon as a problem.
-A gentle trickling sound caused by coolant flowing in the pipe.
-Compressor operating at high temperature.
PROLONGED OFF PERIODS.
If the freezer is not in use for a long period of time, proceed as follows: Disconnect the freezer from socket
Clean and dry the inside as instructed under the heading of cleaning the fridge.
Leave the door open to prevent any unpleasant smells from building up while the freezer is not in use.
