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Section 4. Maintenance
Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried out, DISCONNECT the
appliance from the ELECTRICITY supply.
4.1. Internal Cleaning
Clean the interior and accessories with warm water and bicarbonate of soda (5ml to 0.5
litre of water). Rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not use detergents, abrasive powders,
highly perfumed cleaning products, wax polishes or cleaning products containing bleach
or alcohol.
4.2. External Cleaning
Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water. Do NOT use abrasive products. There
may be sharp edges on the underside of the product, so care should be taken when
cleaning. Once or twice a year dust the rear of the appliance and the compressor at the
back of the appliance, with a brush or vacuum cleaner, as an accumulation of dust will
affect the performance of the appliance and cause increased energy consumption.
4.3. Defrosting
This is a Frost Free appliance, so under normal operating conditions you should not
need to de-frost the fridge or freezer unit. However, if you inadvertently leave the
freezer door ajar for long periods frost may build up inside the compartment. If this
happens, please take the following action:
If ice build up in the freezer exceeds 3-5mm, empty the contents and switch off the
appliance, leave the door open and allow the ice to melt. Place the frozen foods items
in a cool-bag or wrap them in thick newspaper.
Do not use sharp objects to scrape
the ice away.
Clean and dry the interior, close the door and turn on the power to the
appliance. When the power has been restored the appliance will start to operate but it
may take some time to achieve the pre-set operating temperature.
4.4. When the appliance is not in use
When the appliance is not in use for long periods, remove the contents, disconnect
from the electricity supply and clean the appliance, leaving the door ajar until you wish
to use the appliance again.
4.5. Changing the Interior Light
Switch off the power supply to the appliance
Remove the plastic light cover by squeezing the tabs on each side
Remove the LED from the light unit.
Replace the LED with a suitable replacement
Refit the cover and switch the appliance back on.
