Indesit GSE160 C, Manual

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Energy Saving Tips

- Install the Appliance Correctly

This means that the appliance should be installed away from
heat sources or direct sunlight in a well ventilated room.

- Correct Temperature Settings

Set the refrigerator temperature knob to one of the middle
settings. Very cold temperature settings will not only
consume a great deal of energy but will neither improve nor
lengthen the storage life of the food. Excessively cold
temperatures may ruin vegetables, cold cuts and cheese.

- Do Not Overfill Your Appliance

Remember that proper storage of food requires good air
circulation. Overfilling your appliance will hamper proper air
circulation and overwork the compressor.

- Keep the Door Closed

Open the refrigerator only when necessary; remember that
every time you open the door most of the cold air will be
lost. To bring the temperature back to the proper level, the
motor must run for a considerable amount of time, consuming
a substantial amount of energy.

- Check the Seal on the Door

Keep the seal clean and soft so that it fits tightly against
the door to ensure that no cold air is lost.

- Never Put Food in the Refrigeror while Still
Hot

A container of hot food in the refrigerator will increase the
temperature significantly; allow food to cool to room tem-
perature before storing.

Before doing any cleaning, disconnect the appliance
from the electricity (by pulling out the plug or turning
off the general switch in your home).

Defrosting

Models without an Ice Unit

The evaporator defrosts automatically during operation; the
defrost water drips into the drain, is collected in a special
tray and then evaporates.
Clean the defrost water drain hole periodically (see fig. 1) to
prevent water from collecting on the bottom of the refrigera-
tor instead of flowing out.

Models with an Ice Unit

It is advisable now and then to remove the frost which forms
on the evaporator.
Take care to not use sharp objects for this purpose since
they could pierce the refrigeration circuit and permanently
damage the appliance.
Proper cleaning is very important in order to guarantee that
the refrigerator operates efficiently and does not consume
excess energy needlessly.
To defrost the evaporator completely, turn the thermostat
knob to “

” (fig. 2). The water from the frost will collect in

the special tray.
When finished, dry the tray and put it back in place.
To start the appliance again, turn the thermostat knob to
the appropriate setting.

Fig. 2

Fig. 1

Cleaning and Maintenance

- Your appliance is manufactured with hygienic, odourless
materials. To preserve these characteristics, always use sealed
containers to store foods in order to prevent spills, stains
and the formation of difficult to remove odours.
- Only use a water and bicarbonate solution to clean the
applianc. Clean the internal and exterior of your appliance
with a sponge soaked in a warm water and sodium
bicarbonate solution, which is also a good disinfectant. If
you do not have any sodium bicarbonate at home, use a
neutral soap.
- What not to use: Do not use abrasive detergents, bleach
or detergents containing ammonia.  Never use solvent based
products.
- All removable parts can be cleaned by soaking them in
hot soapy water or detergent. Remember to dry them
thoroughly before replacing them.
- Discontinued use of the appliance: If the appliance is not in
use for any length of time, remember to clean the interior
and dry thoroughly, leaving the door open to prevent the

Caring for Your Appliance