HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE APPLIANCE

 

 

Before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance, always

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unplug the appliance.

 

X

 

You should defrost the freezer compartment when frost

 

 

build-up reaches 3 mm in thickness.

 

 

x Remove all food from the 3or Ácompartment and

 

 

turn the thermostat knob to x.

 

 

x Wrap the food in paper or a blanket and put it in a cool place.

 

 

x Periodically clean the inside of the appliance with a sponge

 

 

dampened in a solution of warm water and neutral pH

 

 

detergent.

 

 

x Rinse and dry.

 

 

x Defrosting of the refrigerator compartment is completely

 

 

automatic.

 

 

6 . Regularly clean the defrost water run-off with a brush so that

 

X the defrost water will flow down unhindered.

 

 

After having cleaned the appliance, plug it in.

 

 

Do not use abrasives.

 

 

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x Empty the appliance.

 

 

x Unplug the appliance.

 

 

x Defrost and clean the inside.

 

 

x Leave the door open to prevent odour from setting in.

 

TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE

1. The temperature is not cold enough

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x Is the food preventing the door from closing

 

 

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properly?

 

 

x Is the thermostat on the correct setting?

2.

 

x Is air circulation blocked?

 

 

2.The temperature in the refrigerator compartment is too cold

x Is the thermostat on the correct setting?

3.The appliance is excessively noisy

x Has the appliance been properly installed? x Do the pipes on the back touch and rattle?

x Gurgling noises inside the refrigerating circuit are normal.

4.The appliance does not work x Is there a power failure?

x Is the plug properly inserted in the socket? x Has the fuse blown?

x Is the appliance switched on?

5.There is water on the bottom of the refrigerator compartment

x Is the thermostat on the correct setting? x Is the defrost water run-off clogged?

6.The inside light does not work X7 .

First check point 4, then: x Unplug the appliance.

x 1. Press the light shield (3).

2. Remove the light shield (3).

x Replace the bulb (220»240 V, 15 W).

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