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Other Useful Information
Defrosting the freezer
For efficient operation and minimum energy consumption, defrost the freezer when the
frost on the freezer walls is building up; do not let it build up to more than 3–4mm thick.
Turn the temperature control to the MIN position, unplug the freezer and remove the
food and storage drawers. (Keep any frozen food temporarily in a fridge or cooler bag
to keep defrosting to a minimum.)
Keep the door open and place a tray and old towel underneath the freezer to collect
the defrost water. Discard the defrost water and clean the freezer as described below.
Cleaning the freezer
For hygienic reasons the appliance interior surfaces and accessories should be
cleaned regularly. We recommend cleaning the freezer after defrosting it, while all
frozen food and drawers are already removed from the compartment. Make sure the
freezer is unplugged from the power supply, the temperature control is set to MIN and
all food and storage drawers are removed.
Wash the inside surfaces and the interior accessories with a damp, warm cloth
moistened in a water and baking soda solution. The solution should be about
2 tablespoons of baking soda to 1 litre of water. Rinse and wipe dry with a soft cloth.
Clean the outside of the unit with a damp, well wrung out cloth, making sure the area
of the controls remains dry. Keep the door gasket (seal) clean.
After everything is dry, place appliance back into service.
WARNING!
Before defrosting or cleaning the freezer, make sure it is switched off and disconnect-
ed from the power supply. Failure to do so can result in electric shock or injury.
WARNING!
When defrosting the freezer:
• Never use sharp or metallic tools to scrape off frost from the evaporator as you
could damage it. To scrape ice off surfaces, use a plastic scraper.
• Do not use boiling water to accelerate defrosting as it may damage the plastic parts.
When cleaning the freezer:
• Never clean the unit with an abrasive, acid, oil or solvent-based cleaning agent, or
with abrasive pads or scourers. Never use flammable fluids or sprays for cleaning
as the fumes from these substances can create a fire hazard or explosion.
• Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner. Moisture could accumulate in
the electrical components, danger of electric shock! 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, or cleansers that contain acetic acid. Do not
allow such substances to come into contact with the appliance parts.
