Sandstrom S60GW12, Instruction Manual

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Cleaning

Defrosting

The freezer compartments of this unit is frost free. With proper use, there should not be any frost 
accumulated.

However, in the case of improper use of the freezer compartments, frost might build up in the freezer 
compartments after the unit has been used for a period of time. Scrape away the frost using a plastic 
scraper (not included).

We recommend that defrosting should be carried out when the frost layer builds up to 10mm (~0.39”). 
Choose a time when the stock of frozen food is low, and follow these steps:

1.  Take out the food, turn the unit off at the mains supply and leave the door open. Ideally, the frozen 

food should be put into another freezer. If this is not possible, wrap the food in several sheets of 
newspaper or large towels and then a thick blanket to keep it cool.

2.  Place a shallow bowl or pan below the freezer compartment. Scrape away the 

frost using a plastic scraper. Defrosting the remaining frost can be speeded 
up by placing a bowl of hot water inside the freezer compartment and closing 
the door. As the solid frost loosens, scrape it away with the plastic scraper and 
remove.

3.  When defrosting is complete, clean your unit’s interior and exterior.

Cleaning the Interior and the Exterior of the Unit

•  Remove all the shelves, drawers and salad bin before cleaning. To remove the salad bin first remove the 

lower fridge door shelf.

•  Wipe the inside of the unit with a weak solution of bicarbonate soda and then rinse with warm water 

using a ‘wrung-out’ sponge or cloth. Wipe completely dry before replacing the shelves, drawers and 
salad bin.

•  Use a damp cloth to clean the exterior, and then wipe with a standard furniture polish. Make sure that 

the doors are closed to avoid the polish getting on the magnetic door seals or inside the fridge/freezer 
compartments.

Cleaning Tips

Condensation may appear on the outside of the unit. This maybe due to a change in room temperature. 
Wipe off any moisture residue. If the problem continues, please contact a qualified technician for 
assistance.

Do not use a metal or sharp instrument to scrape away the frost, nor should you use any electrical 
appliances to aid defrosting.