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MAINTENANCE
Unplug the appliance before carrying out any
maintenance operation.
Warning
This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling
unit; maintenance and recharging must therefore only
be carried out by authorized technicians.
Periodic cleaning
Never use metal objects for cleaning your appliance
as it may get damaged.
Clean the inside with warm water and bicarbonate of
soda.
Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Periods of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for long periods, take
the following precautions:
remove the plug from the wall socket;
remove all food;
defrost and clean the interior and all accessories;
leave the door ajar to allow air to circulate to prevent
unpleasant smells.
Interior light
The light bulb inside the refrigerator compartment can
be reached as follows:
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unscrew the light cover securing screws;
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unhook the moving part by pressing it as shown in
the figure.
If the door is open and the light does not come on,
check that the bulb is properly screwed in; if it still
does not work, replace the bulb with one of the same
power.
The maximum rating is shown on the light cover.
Fig. 15
D411
If the appliance is not working properly, before calling
the service center, please check the following:
The light does not turn on when the door is opened
Make sure there is electricity supply; if there is, re-
place the bulb.
The compressor does not work
Make sure there is electricity supply, and that the ther-
mostat knob is on a working position.
The compressor works uninterruptedtly
The thermostat knob is set on too high a position.
Water on the bottom of the refrigerator compart-
ment
Make sure the hole for defrost water drainage is not
clogged (Fig. 14).
CUSTOMER SERVICE
If your appliance is still not working properly after
making the above checks, contact the nearest service
centre.
To obtain fast service, it is essential that when you
apply for it you specify the model & serial number of
your appliance which can be found either in the war-
ranty or on the rating plate.