Hints and Tips
Normal Operating Sounds
•You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds when the refrigerant is pumped through the coils or tubing at the rear, to the cooling plate/evaporator.
•When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is being pumped round and you will hear a whirring sound or pulsating noise from the compressor.
•A thermostat controls the compressor and you will hear a faint click when the thermo- stat cuts in and out.
Food Storage
To obtain the best performance from your refri- gerator:
•Do not store warm food or evaporating liquids.
•Do not store food uncovered.
•Keep the time between buying chilled food and placing it in your refrigerator as short as possible.
•Do not push food together too much, try to allow air to circulate around each item.
2Energy Saving Advice
•Do not install the appliance close to sources of heat, such as a cooker, dishwa- sher or radiator.
•Locate the appliance in a cool well ventila- ted room and make sure that the air ope- nings of the appliance are not obstructed.
•Always leave warm food to cool down to room temperature before placing in the fridge.
•Try to avoid keeping the door open for long periods or opening the door too frequently as warm air will enter the cabinet and cause the compressor to switch on unne- cessarily often.
•Ensure there are no obstructions preven- ting the door from closing properly.
Maintenance and Cleaning
Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried out DISCONNECT the appliance from the ELECTRICITY supply.
Internal Cleaning
0Remove frozen food and the food from the refrigerator. Wrap frozen food in several layers of newspaper. Store it in a cool place, well covered.
0Defrost the freezer compartment prior to cleaning (see "Defrosting" section).
0Clean the inside and accessories with warm water and bicarbonate of soda (5 ml to 0.5 litre of water). Rinse and dry thoroughly.
1Warning!
•Do not use detergents, abrasive powders, highly perfumed cleaning products, wax polishes or cleaning products containing bleach or alcohol.
0Clean the drain hole of the water through at regular intervals and ensure that the
drain hole is clear at all times. If blocked, carefully clear using a piece of flexible cur- tain wire inserted into the drain outlet to remove the blockage. To do this remove the small plastic storage shelf at the base of the rear wall of the fridge and, after cle- aning, replace.
0Regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to ensure they are clean and free from debris.
External Cleaning
0Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water.
1Warning!
•Do not use abrasive products
•There are sharp edges on the underside of the product so care should be taken when cleaning.
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