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Before starting cleaning, switch the refrigerator off using the switches
ON/OFF.
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Clean the interior with water or bicarbonate of soda, with the help of a
sponge or cloth: this will prevent the formation of odours.
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Never use steam cleaning machines, solvents or abrasive detergents,
which may damage the inside of your refrigerator. Do not place the inside fittings in the
dishwasher.
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From time to time clean the water trap and drain, using warm water with a few drops of bleach.
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It is recommended that the rear grill be cleaned once year using a vacuum cleaner: if it is dusty
and dirty, that reduces the refrigerator’s performance and increases its consumption.
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Turn the light switch off.
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Press the inside lip to remove the light reflector cover.
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Remove the bulb which has failed and replace it with another of the same sort,
screw type E14, 220-240V, with a maximum of 15 W.
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If possible, do not open the refrigerator doors.
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When power is restored, check to see if the food has unfrozen.
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Consume any defrosted food immediately. Do not re-freeze!
5. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
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PROCEDURE FOR DEFROSTING:
1. Choose a time when there is not much food in the freezer.
2. Empty the freezer and place the frozen food in thermal bags in a cool place.
3. Unplug the freezer and wait for the ice to melt.
4. To speed up the process, a plastic spatula can be used: never use sharp metal or pointed
objects (knives, forks, metal spatulas …) which may damage the refrigerating circuit.
DEFROSTING FOOD
Not all food should be defrosted in the same way
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If you have bought frozen food, follow the instructions on the pack.
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Vegetables should be cooked directly.
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In general, prepared or pre-cooked foods can be cooked directly.
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Meat and fish must be defrosted slowly in the refrigerator over several hours. If you have a
microwave, this can speed this considerably.
WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF A POWER OUTAGE:
CLEANING:
CHANGING THE LIGHT
