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MAINTENANCE
Unplug the appliance before carrying out any
maintenance operation.
Periodical cleaning
Clean the interior periodically with lukewarm water
and some bicarbonate of soda.
Idle periods
During periods when the appliance is not in use, take
the following precautions:
unplug the appliance from the power supply;
remove all foodstuffs from the appliance;
defrost the appliance and clean the interior and all ac-
cessories;
leave the doors ajar to facilitate the circulation of air in
the interior of the cabinet so as to prevent unpleasant
odours from accumulating in the appliance.
Light bulb
If the bulb should burn, replace it with a similar one.
The rating of the light bulb is shown on the light cover.
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CUSTOMER SERVICE
If the appliance is not working properly, before calling
the service center, please check the following:
The light does not turn on when the door is opened
Make sure there is electricity supply; if there is, re-
place the bulb.
The compressor does not work
Make sure there is electricity supply, and that the ther-
mostat knob is on a working position.
The compressor works uninterruptedtly
The thermostat knob is set on too high a position.
Water on the bottom of the refrigerator compart-
ment
Make sure the hole for defrost water drainage is not
clogged (Fig. 15).
If your appliance is still not working properly after
making the above checks, contact the nearest service
centre.
To obtain fast service, it is essential that when you ap-
ply for it you specify the model & serial number of your
appliance which can be found either in the warranty or
on the rating plate.