Caring for your Appliance (cont).
15
CLEANING THE APPLIANCE:
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Clean the exterior of the appliance with
warm water and a small amount of liquid
detergent, dry thoroughly.
Varnished surfaces are cleaned with soft
cloth and an alcohol based cleaning agent
(for example glass cleaners). You may also
use alcohol (ethanol or isoprophylic alco
hol).
The application of abrasive and specially
aggressive cleaners, such as the stainless
steel cleaners, is not appropriate for the
cleaning of plastic and coated parts.
●
Remove the detachable accessories in the
interior of the appliance and wash in warm
soapy water, dry thoroughly.
●
Wipe the interior and fittings with a clean
cloth wrung out in either a solution of one
teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda to one
pint water or Milton sterilising fluid, diluted
according to manufacturers’ instructions.
Dry the interior thoroughly with a clean
cloth before replacing fittings and food.
●
Every now and then wipe the condenser
on the rear wall of the appliance. Use a soft
non-metal brush or a vacuum cleaner.
●
Do not forget to clean also the defrost
water receptacle above the refrigerator
compressor (do not remove the recepta-
cle).
●
Use warm, soapy water to wipe along and
in between the creases of the door seal,
dry thoroughly.
WARNING: Do not use detergent it will
damage the door seal.
After cleaning reconnect to the power supply
and switch on.
GOING AWAY:
If you do not intent to use the appliance for a
long period, set the thermostat knob to the
OFF (O) position, switch off at the socket
outlet and pull out the plug.
Remove all food, follow defrosting instructions
(page 13) and clean the appliance. Leave the
door ajar to prevent the accumulation of
odours.
WARNING: SWITCH OFF ELECTRICITY
SUPPLY AND PULL OUT THE MAINS PLUG
BEFORE CLEANING.
WARNING: DO NOT USE HOUSEHOLD
CLEANERS, ABRASIVE POWDERS OR WAX
POLISH. THESE NOT ONLY DAMAGE THE
SURFACES, BUT ALSO LEAVE A SMELL
WITHIN THE APPLIANCE.
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