Westinghouse WFM1810WC, User Manual

8

Defrosting

 •   The compartment of this appliance is “frost free”.

 •   This means that there is no buildup of frost when it is 

running, neither on the internal walls nor on the foods .

 •   The absence of frost is due to the continuous circulation 

of cold air inside the compartment, driven by an 

automatically controlled fan .

Out of use for an extended period of time

 •  remove all refrigerated packages.

 •   remove the mains plug or switch off or disconnect the 

electricity supply .

 •   Clean thoroughly (see section: Cleaning and Care)

 •  Leave the door open to avoid the build up of odours.

wHAt to do If…

WARNING

Before trouble shooting, disconnect the power supply . 

only a qualified electrician or technician must carry out the 

trouble shooting that is not in the manual .

Important!

 There are some sounds during normal use (compressor, 

refrigerant circulation)

Important!

Repairs to refrigerators/freezers may only be performed by 

competent service technician . Improper repairs can give 

rise to significant hazards for the user . If your appliance 

needs repairing, please contact customer care .

Hints for storage of frozen food

To obtain the best performance from this appliance, 

you should:

 •   Make sure that the commercially frozen foodstuffs were 

stored correctly by the retailer .

 •   Be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the 

food store to the freezer in the shortest possible time .

 •    Do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer 

than absolutely necessary .

 •   once defrosted, foods deteriorate rapidly and can not 

be re-frozen .

 •   Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the 

food manufacturer .

cLEANING ANd cARE

Cleaning and Care

For hygienic reasons the appliance interior, including 

interior accessories, should be cleaned regularly .

The freezer should be cleaned and maintained at least 

every two months .

WARNING

Danger of electrical shock!

 •   The appliance should not be connected to the mains 

during cleaning . Before cleaning, switch the appliance 

off and remove the plug from the mains, or switch off 

or turn out the circuit breaker or fuse .

Important!

 •   remove the food from the appliance before cleaning. 

Store them in a cool place, well covered .

 •   Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner. 

Moisture could accumulate in electrical components .

 •   Hot vapours can lead to the damage of plastic parts.

 •   Ethereal oils and organic solvents can attack plastic 

parts, e .g . lemon juice or the juice from orange peel, 

butyric acid, cleanser that contain acetic acid .

 •   Do not allow such substances to come into contact with 

appliance parts .

 •   Do not use any abrasive cleansers.

 •   Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with a 

cloth and lukewarm water . Commercially available dish 

washing detergents may also be used .

 •   After cleaning wipe with fresh water and a clean 

dish cloth .

 •   Check the water drain hole on the rear wall of the 

refrigerator compartment .

 •   After everything is dry put appliance back 

into service .