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Care and Maintenance
Disconnect the power supply
before cleaning the appliance. To avoid
damaging the surfaces, do not use coarse or abrasive cleaning agents.
Cleaning the Appliance
• Clean the
exterior
with water and detergent. Varnished surfaces can be
cleaned with a soft cloth and an alcohol-based cleaning agent (for example,
glass cleaners). You may also use alcohol (ethanol or isopropyl alcohol). The
application of harsh and abrasive products such as stainless steel cleaners is
not appropriate for the cleaning of plastic and coated parts.
• Remove the detachable accessories in the interior of the appliance and clean
it with a solution of water and liquid detergent. Plastic parts
cannot
be
washed in a dishwasher.
• Wash the interior of the appliance with lukewarm water to which you have
added one or two spoonfuls of vinegar.
• Every now and then wipe the condenser on the rear wall with a soft non-metal
brush, or use a vacuum cleaner.
• Do not forget to clean the defrost water receptacle above the refrigerator’s
compressor (do not remove the receptacle).
• After cleaning, connect the appliance to the power supply and reload the
packages.
If you do not intend to use the appliance for an extensive period of time, set the
thermostat knob to the
OFF
position and disconnect the power supply. Then take
out the foods and clean the appliance. Leave the door slightly open.
Switching Off the Appliance When Not in Use
When your appliance finally wears out, dispose of it. If the appliance has a lock,
break it to prevent possible accidents (danger of children getting locked inside
the appliance).
Disposing of a Worn Out Appliance
• Try not to open the door too often, especially when the weather is hot and
humid. Once you open the door, close it as soon as possible.
Energy-Saving Tips
• Every now and then check if the appliance is sufficiently ventilated (adequate
air circulation behind the appliance).
• Set thermostat from higher to lower settings as soon as possible (depending
on how loaded the appliance is, the ambient temperature, etc.).
• The coils on the rear of the refrigerator should be cleaned and free of dust or
any other impurities.
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