5. Cleaning and Maintenance
Cleaning
Disconnect the appliance from the power supply before cleaning.
To maintain a high performance level, occasionally clean the condenser coils at the back of the appliance.
Defrost the appliance regularly. A build up of thick ice decreases the efficiency of the appliance. You should defrost whenever the frost reaches 5 mm thickness.
To keep internal odours to a minimum it is best to periodically clean the compartment.
Clean the interior using warm water and bicarbonate of soda with a soft cloth. Make sure that the interior is then dried carefully with a suitable cloth.
Do not use harsh abrasives, or aggressive cleaners as these can damage the interior of the appliance.
Shelves and other accessories can be cleaned in the sink using liquid dishwashing liquid and warm water. Make sure all soap is rinsed off and all parts are dry before replacing them inside the appliance. Do not clean them in a dishwasher.
Always keep the door seals clean. Clean the door gasket with warm water or a neutral detergent that leaves no residue. A
Do not spray or rinse the freezer with water or other liquids. this could harm the electrical parts.
Useparts.a dry cloth when cleaning near the electrical
Do not clean the freezer with a stiff or wire brush.
Do not use an organic solvent such as detergent, petrol, lacquer, thinners, acetone or acid.
to prevent your skin sticking to cold steel parts, make sure your hands are not wet when touching the parts.
Defrosting
The frost in the freezer compartment should be removed periodically. Use a plastic scraper to keep down the amount of frost that builds up.
IMPortant: The freezer should be defrosted at least twice a year. The number of times that you need to defrost it will depend on the setting of your thermostat and how much food you freeze and store in the freezer.
The day before you defrost, turn the thermostat dial to position [4]. This will make sure that the food contained in the freezer is frozen properly.
While defrosting the appliance, remove the food from the freezer, wrap it in several layers of paper and store it in a cool place. The temperature rise in foods will shorten its storage life, so the food should be used within a relatively short time.
Do not place food back in the freezer once it has started to thaw.
Set the thermostat knob to position [0] and disconnect the appliance from your mains supply.
Leave the door to the freezer open. You can place a bowl of warm water inside the freezer to speed up the defrost process.
Use a sponge to mop up the defrost water that will run into the bottom of the freezer.
IMPortant: You should place some old towels on the flooring that is immediately in front of the appliance. In case any defrost water comes out of the freezer and onto the floor.
Once all the ice has melted, thoroughly dry the inside of the freezer.
IMPortant: If the inside of the freezer is not dry, then there will be an immediate
With dry hands, reconnect the appliance to the mains supply. Set the thermostat knob to position [4] for
Do not attempt to freeze fresh food inside the freezer until after the
Do not use sharp metal objects to remove the ice on the freezer, as this could cause damage to the refrigerant system.
Do not use mechanical devices (such as hair dryers) to accelerate the defrosting process.
When Not in Use
If you are not using the appliance for an extended length of time, it is recommended that you switch off the electrical supply, empty any food out, clean the inside of the appliance and leave the door ajar.
This will save energy, and also prevent a build up of stale odours inside.
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