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thoroughly and refit the plug; keep the scraper for
future use;
5. turn the thermostat knob back to the required setting
or replace the plug in the power socket. After letting
the appliance run for at least half an hour, replace
the previously removed food into the compartment.
Important:
Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost
from the evaporator as you could damage it.
Do not use a maechanical device or any artificial
means to speed up the thawing process other
than those recommended by the manufacturer.
A temperature rise of the frozen food packs,
during defrosting, may shorten their safe storage
life.
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MAINTENANCE
Periods of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for long periods, take
the following precautions:
remove the plug from the wall socket;
remove all food;
defrost and clean the interior and all accessories;
leave the door ajar to allow air to circulate to prevent
unpleasant smells.
Periodic cleaning
Clean the inside with warm water and bicarbonate of
soda. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Clean the condenser (black grill) and the compressor at
the back of the appliance with a brush or a vacuum
cleaner. This operstion will improve the performance of
the appliance and save electricity consumption.
Defrosting
The freezer compartment, will become progressively
covered with frost. This should be removed with a
plastic scraper, whenever the thickness of the frost
exceeds 4 mm. During this operation it is not necessary
to switch off the power supply or to remove the
foodstuffs.
However, when the ice becomes very thick on the inner
liner, complete defrosting should be carried out and it is
advisable to carry out this operation when the
appliance is empty.
To carry out complete defrosting of the freezer
compartment proceed as follows:
1. pull out the plug from the wall socket or turn the
thermostat knob to the «O» setting;
2. remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers of
newspaper and put it in a cool place;
3. leave the door open, insert the plastic scraper in the
appropriate seating at the bottom centre, placing a
basin underneath to collect the defrost water;
4. when defrosting is completed, dry the interior
Unplug the appliance before carrying out
any maintenance operation.
Warning
This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling
unit; maintenance and recharging must therefore only
be carried out by authorized technicians.
