Rangemaster RDXD18IV/C, User Manual & Installation & Service Instructions

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6.  Cleaning and Maintenance

Defrosting

Defrosting is done automatically so there is no need to 

manually defrost this appliance.

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DO NOT use mechanical devices to accelerate the 

defrosting process.

Cleaning

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Disconnect the appliance from the power supply 

before cleaning.

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Do not wash your appliance by pouring water on it.

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DO NOT use harsh abrasives, or aggressive cleaners 

as these can damage the interior of the appliance.

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The fridge is heavy. When moving the refrigerator 

be careful to protect the floor. Keep the refrigerator 

vertical and do not tilt the refrigerator – this 

prevents damage to the floor.

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DO NOT spray or rinse the fridge with water or other 

liquids. This could harm the electrical parts.

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Use a dry cloth when cleaning near the electrical 

parts (such as the light bulb or switch).

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DO NOT clean the fridge with a stiff or wire brush.

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DO NOT use an organic solvent such as detergent, 

petrol, lacquer, thinners, acetone or acid.

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To prevent your skin sticking to cold steel parts, 

make sure your hands are not wet when touching 

the parts.

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DO NOT use HOT water to clean the glass shelves, as 

they may break or crack.

To keep internal odours to a minimum it is best to periodically 

clean the inside shelves, crispers, bins and wall.
Empty the appliance of food and remove the shelves.
Clean the interior using warm water and bicarbonate of soda 

with a soft cloth. Make sure that the interior is then dried 

carefully with a suitable cloth.
After washing, rinse with clean water and dry carefully. When 

you have finished cleaning, reconnect the plug to the mains 

supply with dry hands.
Shelves and other accessories (plastic and glass parts) can be 

cleaned in the sink using liquid dishwashing liquid and warm 

water. Make sure all soap is rinsed off and all parts are dry 

before replacing them inside the appliance.
Always keep the door seals clean.
Make sure that no water enters the lamp housing and other 

electrical components.
The appliance should be cleaned regularly using a solution of 

bicarbonate of soda and lukewarm water.
Clean the accessories separately by hand with soap and 

water. Do not wash accessories in a dish washer.

Clean the condenser with a brush at least twice a year. 

This will help you to save on energy costs and increase 

productivity.

Cleaning the evaporation bowl:

Your fridge defrosts automatically. Water produced by 

defrosting flows into an evaporation container, passing 

through a water collecting groove, where it vaporizes.

Replacing LED Lighting

If your fridge has LED lighting contact the help desk as this 

should be changed by authorized personnel only.
The LED interior lights come on when the door is opened. 

The performance of the light is not affected by any of the 

appliances other settings.

Shutting Off the Refrigerator

In the event of a power cut, food should remain safely cold for 

about 3 hours.
Should there be a prolonged power cut you may need to 

remove food from the freezer compartment and store it in 

a cold place, wrapped in layers of newspaper to preserve 

suitable temperatures.
Once power is restored replace the food back into the freezer 

compartment.
Should food begin to defrost, or the power cut last longer 

than expected, it is advised that you consume any food 

removed from the freezer.
If the power outage is short term, most foods can be left 

inside the freezer compartment – this is the best way of 

preserving temperature – and surrounded by ice cubes from 

the icebox. This is also an ideal solution for power outages 

you may have been pre-warned about.
When experiencing a power cut of any kind, do not add any 

extra foods to the freezer.

When not in use

If you are not using the appliance for an extended length 

of time, it is recommended that you switch off the electrical 

supply, empty any food out, clean the inside of the appliance 

and leave the door ajar. This will save energy, and also prevent 

a build up of stale odours inside.