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Cleaning and Maintenance
Unplug the refrigerator before starting to clean it.
Never clean the refrigerator with flammable fluids
such as alcohol, kerosene, gasoline, thinner, solvents
or chemical / abrasive products like detergents, acids
or vinegar. Cleaning products such as powdered
detergents, abrasive cleansers, alkaline cleansers,
chemically treated cloths, solvents, alcohol and even
hot water should also not be used to clean the
refrigerator, as they can damage the paint and the
plastic parts.
If you are not going to use the refrigerator for an
extended period of time, unplug it, clean and dry the
inside, and then close it properly.
Do not clean the Refrigerator by throwing water
directly on it, neither on the outside, nor on the
inside.
Inside
Before cleaning, remember that humid objects
adhere easily to extremely cold surfaces. For this
reason, do not touch these surfaces with damp
cloths, objects or hands. Clean the inside of the
refrigerator with a cloth dampened in a solution of
warm water and baking soda (one spoonful of baking
soda for each liter of water). Never use metallic
objects, brushes, abrasive or alkaline products to
clean the plastic surfaces inside the refrigerator.
Plastic parts should not be washed in hot water.
Electrical Parts
Use a dry cloth to clean the electrical parts to avoid
short circuits.
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Leveling the Refrigerator
Install the refrigerator on a completely level and
solid surface.
The door must be closed when
leveling the refrigerator
Use a level with glass-enclosed bubble to verify
whether the refrigerator is properly leveled, with the
four feet firmly on the floor.
If the refrigerator needs to be adjusted, carefully
lean it and turn the front adjustable leveling feet until
it is firmly installed.
Proper leveling prevents movement, vibration and
other problems.
Do not substitute the original refrigerator feet.
Wait at least 2 hours before plugging the
refrigerator in this will prevent operating
problems.
Electrical installation
Before turning on the refrigerator, check to see if the
voltage of the outlet to be used is the same as that
indicated on the tag located close to the plug (along
the power cord) or on the refrigerator's identification
label.
Check to see that the refrigerator’s plug is not
connected on top of the power cord.
Connect the refrigerator to its own outlet. Do not
use an extension cord or adaptor plug.
For your safety, ask an electrician to verify the
condition of the electric wiring in the area where the
refrigerator will be installed.
The wires leading to the outlet into which the
refrigerator will be plugged should be made of
copper and be at least 2.5 mm2 wide. For greater
safety, consult the legislation on electrical
installations in your country.
