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Maintenance and care
Defrosting
WARNING: do not damage the refrigeration circuit.
Do not use mechanical devices or other tools to
speed up the defrosting process, unless they have
been recommended by the manufacturer.
How to Defrost the Refrigerator
This appliance defrosts automatically and the water is
drained to the back towards the drain pipe installed for
this purpose. Here, the heat produced by the compressor
will make it evaporate. The only thing you must do is to
periodically check and clean the hole of the drain, which
is located behind the vegetable crispers, so that the water
drains properly.
How to Defrost the Freezer
– If the frost is more than 5 mm thick, the freezer must be
defrosted.
Proceed as follows: turn the thermostat knob to the «0»
setting. Then wrap all the frozen and fast-frozen food
in newspaper, placing it either in the refrigerator or in a
cool place. Leave the freezer door open so that the frost
thaws completely. You can speed this process by placing
containers of warm water in the compartment.
Cleaning and maintenance
Always unplug the appliance from the mains before
cleaning.
– Your appliance is manufactured with hygienic odourless
materials. To preserve these characteristics, always use
sealed containers for strong smelling foods to avoid the
formation of odours that are difficult to remove.
– Use only a water and bicarbonate solution: Clean the
internal and exterior of your appliance with a sponge
soaked with a warm water and sodium bicarbonate
solution, which is also a good disinfectant. If you do
not have any sodium bicarbonate at home, use neutral
detergent.
– If some foodstuff containing oil or butter (mayonnaise,
vegetable oil, animal fat, etc.) enters onto the refrigerator
gasket or plastic inner lining, remove the impurity
immediately with a neutral detergent.
– What not to use: Do not use abrasive detergents, bleach
or detergents containing ammonia. Never use solvent-
based products.
– Dishwashable: All the removable parts can be
cleaned by soaking in hot soapy water or detergent. If
you own a dishwasher, you may wash these parts in the
dishwasher.
Remember to dry thoroughly before replacing them.
– What about the back panel? Dust may deposit on the
back panel and affect the proper running of the appliance.
To remove dust, vacuum away the dust very carefully
using the appropriate vacuum cleaner accessory.
– 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 doors open to
prevent the formation of bad odours and mould.
– This special sound when the thermoregulator and
compressor are turned on is a normal state, which
appears during the working process of the appliance’s
electric installation.
– Replacing the lamp. The lamp for lighting the interior
of the appliance is located at the back of the lamp box.
Unscrew the burnt lamp and replace it with another lamp
of no more than 15 Watt.
Rear stoppers
(installation by owner)
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