Omega OBFZ91B, Instruction Manual

11

Care and Maintenance 

CLEANING THE APPLIANCE 

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Upon installation of your new appliance, it is recommended that it be cleaned thoroughly, and cleaned once a 
month after that.

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To clean the appliance, unplug from the power socket and remove all food and shelving.

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Wash the inside with a damp warm cloth containing a water and baking soda solution. The solution should be about 
2 tablespoons of baking soda to a quart of water.

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Wash the shelving with a mild detergent solution.

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Be sure to keep the door gasket (seal) clean to keep the unit running efficiently.

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The outside of the appliance should be cleaned with mild detergent and warm water. Dry the interior and exterior 
with a soft cloth.

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It is recommended that the unit be cleaned each time it is defrosted to help keep the unit odour free and running 
efficiently.

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Do not use oils, abrasive cleaners, petroleum products, acids or alkaline detergents, as they can damage the 
appliance.

Defrosting of the freezer

The  freezer  compartment,  however,  will  become  progressively  covered  with  frost.  This  should  be  removed. Never 
use  sharp  metal  tools  to  scrape  off  frost  from  the  evaporator  as  you  could  damage  it.

However,  when  the  ice  becomes  very  thick  on  the  inner  liner,  complete  defrosting  should  be  carried  out  as 
fellows:

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pull out the plug from the socket.

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remove all stored food, wrap it  in several layers of newspaper and put it in a cool place.

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keep  the  door  open,  and  placing  a  basin  underneath  of  the  appliance  to  collect  the  defrost  water.

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when  defrosting  is  completed,  dry  the  interior  thoroughly.

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replace  the  plug  in  the  power  socket  to  run  the  appliance  again.

IMPORTANT

: If your appliance appears not to be operating correctly, turn off the appliance at the switch and then 

contact the Service Department.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE APPLIANCE YOURSELF.

MOVING THE APPLIANCE

Remove all the food.

Securely tape down all loose items inside the appliance. Tape the doors shut.

Be sure the appliance stays in the upright position during transportation.

ENERGY SAVING TIPS

The appliance should be located in the coolest area of the room, away from heat producing appliances or heating 
ducts, and out of the direct sunlight.

Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placing in the appliance. Overloading the appliance forces the 
compressor to run longer. Foods that coo or freeze too slowly may lose quality, or spoil.

The freezer compartment should not be lined with aluminium foil, wax paper, or paper towels. Liners interfere with 
cold air circulation, making the freezer less efficient.