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It is important to periodically clean the defrost
water drain hole (F) situated under the salad
drawers to prevent the water overflowing and
dripping onto the food inside. Use the special
cleaner provided (P), which you will find already
inserted into the drain hole.
4. when defrosting is completed, dry the interior
thoroughly and refit the plug.
5. Turn the thermostat knob back to the required
setting or replace the plug in the power socket.
Important
Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off
frost from the evaporator as you could
damage it.
Do not use a mechanical device or any
artificial means to speed up the thawing
process other than those recommended by
the manufacturer.
A temperature rise of the frozen food
packs, during defrosting, may shorten their
safe storage life.
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.
The freezer compartment, however, will become
progressively covered with frost. This should be
removed with a plastic scraper, whenever the
thickness of the frost exceeds 4 mm. During this
operation it is not necessary to switch off the power
supply or to remove the foodstuffs.
However, when the ice becomes very thick on the
inner liner, complete defrosting should be carried out
as follows:
1. pull out the plug from the wall socket or turn the
thermostat knob to the ÇOÈ setting;
2. remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers
of newspaper and put it in a cool place;
3. leave the door open, place a basin on the top shelf
of the refrigerator compartment, under the drain
hole, remove the plug as shown in the figure;
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Periodic cleaning
Never use metal objects for clearing your
appliance as it may get damaged.
Clean the inside with warm water and bicarbonate of
soda. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
The appliance is equipped with a ventilation grid.
Keep clean to guarantee good ventilation and good
working order of the appliance.
An accumulation of dust will affect the performance
of the appliance and cause excessive electricity
consumption.
The structure of the appliance permits cleaning of the
rear zone close to the wall, using a vacuum cleaner.
1. Remove the plinth (1), then the ventilation grid (2);
2. Carefully pull the air deflector out (3), checking
that there is no water left from the defrosting.
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