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4. Maintenance and care of the refrigerator
4.1Cleaning
The appliance shall run continuously once it is started. Generally, the operation of the appliance
shall not be interrupted;otherwise the service life may be impaired
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Stop using
Power failure: In case of power failure, even if it is in summer, foods inside the appliance can be kept for
several hours; during the power failure, the times of door opening shall be reduced, and no more fresh
food shall be put into the appliance.
Long-time nonuse: The appliance shall be unplugged and then cleaned; then the doors are left open
to prevent odor.
Moving: Before the refrigerator is moved, take all objects inside out, fix the glass partitions, vegetable holder,
freezing chamber drawers and etc. with tape, and tighten the levelling feet; close the doors and fix them
with tape. During moving, the appliance shall not be laid upside down or horizontally, or be vibrated;
the inclination during movement shall be no more than 45°.
4 2 Defrost
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Remove the food from the
and place it properly to prevent food from melting.
Clear the drain pipe (to use soft materials to prevent damage to the liner), Prepare the water containers for
defrosting.
(pay attention to clean the compressor compartment water draining
tray,Avoding overflow to the ground).
You can use the natural temperature for the natural defrost, you can also use the ice shovel to eliminate the
frost
(to use plastic or wooden ice shovel, for avoding damage to the liner or pipe)
You can also use the appropriate amount of hot water to speed up the defrost, with a dry towel to dry
the water after defrosting.
After defrosting, put back the foods in cabinet , and power on the refrigerator
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Power off the refrigerator.
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Dusts behind the refrigerator and on the ground shall be timely
cleaned to improve the cooling effect and energy saving.
Check the door gasket regularly to make sure there are no debris.
Clean the door gasket with a soft cloth dampened with soapy water
or diluted detergent.
The interior of the refrigerator should be cleaned regularly to avoid odor.
Please turn off the power before cleaning interior, remove all foods,
drinks ,shelves, drawers, etc.
Use a soft cloth or sponge to clean the inside of the refrigerator, with
two tablespoons of baking soda and a quart of warm water. Then
rinse with water and wipe clean. After cleaning, open the door and
let it dry naturally before turning on the power.
For areas that are difficult to clean in the refrigerator (such as narrow sandwiches, gaps or
corners), it is recommended to wipe them regularly with a soft rag, softbrush, etc. and
when necessary,combined with some auxiliary tools (such as
thin sticks) to ensure no
contaminants or bacterials accumulation in these areas.
Do not use soap, detergent, scrub powder, spray cleaner, etc., as these may cause odors
in the interior of the refrigerator or contaminated food.
Clean the bottle frame, shelves and drawers with a soft cloth dampened with soapy water
or diluted detergent. Dry with a soft cloth or dry naturally.
Wipe the outer surface of the refrigerator
with a soft cloth dampened with soapy water,
detergent, etc., and then wipe dry.
Do not use hard brushes, clean steel balls, wire brushes, abrasives(such as toothpastes),
organic solvents (such as alcohol, acetone, banana oil, etc.), boiling water, acid
or alkaline items, which may damage the cooler surface and interior. Boiling water
and organic solvents such as benzene may deform or damage plastic parts.
Do not rinse directly with water or other liquids during cleaning to avoid short
circuits or affect electrical insulation after immersion.
Please unplug the
for defrost and cleaning.
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