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9. Care and Maintenance
Cleaning Your Cabinet
• Your cabinet should be clean regularly and maintained to prevent
possible corrison and any build up of mould and bacteria.
• Turn off the power, unplug the appliance, and remove all items including
shelves and rack.
• Wash the inside surfaces with warm water and a mild detergent.
• Wash the shelves with a mild detergent solution.
• Wring excess water out of the sponge or cloth when cleaning area of the
controls, or any electrical parts.
• Wash the outside cabinet with warm water and mild liquid detergent.
Rinse well and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth.
• Every 3 months, clean the humidity discharge tray (page 10).
This is not
necessary if you have installed the addtional drainage pipe to an external
drain or waste point.
- Remove power lead from power point.
- Pull cabinet forward to access rear of the cabinet.
- Remove the protective grill.
- Empty discharge tray using a cloth and bucket.
- Thoroughly wipe clean tray and evaporation element.
Power Failure
• Most power failures are corrected within a few hours and will not affect
the temperature of your cabinet if you minimise the number of times the
door is opened. If the power is going to be off for a longer period of time, you
need to take the proper steps to protect your contents.
Empty time
• For longevity of your cabinet, ideally you should keep your cabinet
running at all times. If running it empty, adjust settings to 13°C and 80%
humidity for maximum efficiency and minimum power usage.
• If the cabinet will not be used for several months, remove all items and
turn off the appliance. Clean and dry the interior thoroughly so as to reduce
odours and mould. Leave the door open slightly all the time if necessary.
Check for any rodent damage to the wiring at the back of the cabinet before
turning back on.
