Smeg FA 120 AP Cleaning and care, Practical tips and notes, Interior and Exterior Surfaces

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Cleaning and care

Interior and Exterior Surfaces

Attention

Always unplug the power cable or switch off the circuit breaker before cleaning.

Clean the exterior using lukewarm water and a mild detergent.

Never use detergents, abrasive or acidic agents.

Wipe the inside compartment dry.

Be careful to prevent water from getting into contact with the electrical connections of the temperature control or the interior light.

If the appliance is not going to be used for a long period of time, unplug the power cable remove all food. Clean the appliance and keep the door open.

To preserve the appearance of your appliance, you can polish the exterior and the door accessories with a silicone wax.

Clean the condenser at the back of the appliance once a year using a brush or a vacuum cleaner. Dust build-up leads to increased energy consumption.

Inspect the door gasket at regular intervals. Clean with water only, and wipe totally dry.

Cleaning of the accessories

Door shelves:

Remove all food from the door shelves.

Lift the cover of the shelf upwards and pull it off sideward.

Remove the door shelf by pushing it upwards from the bottom.

Collecting container (Pan):

Make sure that the pan at the back of the appliance is always clean.

Gently release the snap of the pan from the compressor by pushing it using a tool (like screwdriver), so that the pan can be removed.

Lift the pan, clean it and wipe it dry. Re-assemble in reverse order.

Crisper or Drawers:

To clean a drawer, pull it out as far as possible, tilt it upwards and then pull it out completely.

Practical tips and notes

Cooling

•Clean fresh food and vegetables before storing in the crisper bin.

•Always pack or wrap food, or put it in a suitable container, before storing it in the appliance.

•Wrap food which is not suitable for storage at cold temperatures in polyethylene bags (pineapple, melons, cucumbers, tomatoes etc.).

•Food with strong odour or apt to acquire odour should be wrapped in airtight or smell- proof packaging material.

•Keep fresh food separate from cooked food, to avoid bacteria contamination.

•Never keep fresh meat in the fridge for more than 2 or 3 days.

•Remove any left-over canned food from the can and store it in a suitable container.

•Refer to the shelf life indicated on the

food packaging.

•Do not obstruct the air circulation inside the appliance by covering the shelves.

•Never keep any dangerous or poisonous substances inside your appliance.

•Always check food that has been stored for a long period of time for its suitability for consumption.

•Do not store fresh and cooked food together in the same container.

•Close the door immediately after opening, to avoid unnecessary energy consumption.

•Do not use hard or sharp objects to remove the ice build-up.

•Do not load hot food into your appliance.

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