WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
Periodic cleaning
CAUTION!
Unplug the appliance before carrying
out any maintenance operation.
Do not use detergents, abrasive
products, highly perfumed cleaning
products or wax polishes to clean the
inner side of the appliance.
Prevent damage to the cooling
system.
There is no need to clean the
compressor area.
1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Regularly clean the appliance and the
accessories with warm water and
neutral soap.
Clean the lid seal carefully.
3. Fully dry the appliance.
4. Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket.
5. Switch on the appliance.
Defrosting the freezer
CAUTION!
Never use sharp metal tools to scrape
off frost as you could damage the
appliance. Do not use a mechanical
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.
Defrost the freezer when the frost layer
reaches a thickness of about 10-15 mm.
The amount of frost on the walls of the
appliance will be increased by the high
level of the outer environment humidity and
if the frozen food is not wrapped properly.
The best time to defrost the freezer when it
contains no or only a little food.
1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Remove any stored food, wrap it in
several layers of newspaper and put it
in a cool place.
3. When defrosting is completed, dry the
interior thoroughly and refit the plug.
4. Switch on the appliance.
5. Set the temperature regulator to obtain
the maximum coldness and run the
appliance for two or three hours using
this setting.
6. Reload the previously removed food
into the compartment.
Periods of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for long
periods, take the following precautions:
1. Switch off the appliance and disconnect
the appliance from electricity supply.
2. Remove all food
3. Defrost and clean the appliance and all
accessories.
4. Leave the lid open to prevent
unpleasant smells.
If the cabinet will be kept on, ask
somebody to check it once in a while
to prevent the food inside from spoiling
in case of a power failure.
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CARE AND CLEANING
