VALBERG 967845, Instructions For Use Manual

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Cleaning and maintenance

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Using the appliance

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Defrosting

•  The freezer must be manually defrosted. Unplug the freezer and open the freezer door. Then 

remove food and drawers before defrosting. Open the discharge holes and the drainage 
holes (please position a container for collecting water at the outlet holes). The ice inside 
will melt naturally. Wipe off the water with a dry, soft cloth. When the ice becomes soft, 
an ice scraper can be used to speed up the defrosting process.

•  Before removing the accessories, please remove the food and put it in a cool place during 

defrosting.

Note: 

other mechanical appliances or other means should 

not be used to accelerate it except those recommended by 

the manufacturer. Do not damage the coolant circuit.

Interruption of use

•  Food can be stored for a couple of hours, even in summer, during a power cut. It is 

recommended to reduce the frequency of opening the door and not to put fresh food in 
the freezer.

•  Please unplug the freezer if it is not used for a long time and for cleaning. Keep the door 

open to avoid bad odours.

•  Do not turn the refrigerator over or position it horizontally and do not shake it. The angle 

allowed for transport must not be greater than 45°. Please hold the door and hinges while 
moving it.

Note:

 continuous operation is recommended after the 

freezer is put into service. Please do not move the freezer 

under normal circumstances, so as not to affect the life 

of the freezer.

Cleaning and maintenance

Cleaning

WARNING!

Unplug the freezer to defrost and clean.

•  Dust behind the freezer and on the floor should be cleaned regularly in order to improve 

the cooling effect and save energy.

• To avoid odours, the interior of the freezer should be cleaned regularly.
• Dish towels or a soft sponge dampened with water and neutral, non-corrosive dishwashing 

liquid are recommended for cleaning.

• The freezer will finally be cleaned with clean water and dried with a cloth. Open the door 

for natural drying before switching back on again.

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Do not use hard brushes, steel balls, wire brushes, abrasives, such as toothpaste, organic 

solvents (such as alcohol, acetone, banana oil, etc.) ; boiling water, acids or alkaline 
solutions are not considered as cleaning agents for the refrigerator because they can 
damage the surface and the interior of the refrigerator.

• Do not rinse with running water so as not to affect the electrical insulation properties. 

Please use a dry cloth to clean the temperature control knob and electrical components.

Repair

The following problems can be solved by the user. Please contact the after-sales service 

department if these problems are not resolved.

Problem

Cause/solution

The appliance 

does not work 

at all.

•  Low voltage.

•  Make sure the freezer is plugged in and connected to the power 

supply.

•  Make sure the temperature control knob is positioned within the 

correct operating range.

Odour.

•  Strong-smelling foods should be well wrapped.

•  Check for rotten food.

•  Check whether the interior needs cleaning.