8
To Defrost the Freezer
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
Defrosting can be speeded up by
putting bowls of hot (not boiling) water
in the freezer and loosening the frost
with a suitable (ie. not sharp) plastic
scraper.
If the temperature of frozen food is
allowed to rise during defrosting, its
storage life may be shortened.
When the Appliance is Not in Use
When the appliance is not going to be used
for a long period, disconnect from the
electricity supply, empty all of the food and
clean the appliance, leaving the door ajar to
prevent a buildup of stale
smell.
1.Wrap any food in layers of newspaper or blankets, if you do not have access to another
freezer.
2.Switch the appliance off at the wall socket and remove the plug.
3.Open the freezer door.
4.Place a suitable container to collect the defrost water.
5.After defrosting, clean and dry the interior.
6.Switch the appliance on and replace any frozen food.
Once or twice a year, the dust on the compressor
at the rear of the freezer
should be
removed with a brush or vacuum cleaner. Dust accumulation may affect the performance of
the freezer, thus increasing electricity consumption.
Do NOT
use abrasive products.
There are sharp edges on the underside of the product so care should be taken when
cleaning.
External Cleaning
Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water.
Do not use detergents, abrasive powders, highly perfumed cleaning products, wax
polishes or cleaning products containing bleach or alcohol.
Internal Cleaning
Clean the inside and the baskets with warm water and bicarbonate of soda (5ml to 0.5 litre
of water). Wipe clean and dry thoroughly.
Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried out, DISCONNECT the appliance
from the ELECTRICITY supply.
