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P.19 P.18
Cleaning & Maintenance Cleaning & Maintenance
• Dusts behind the refrigerator and on the ground shall be cleaned in a timely manner to improve the
cooling effect and save energy.
• Check the door gasket regularly to make sure there is no debris. Clean the door gasket with a soft
cloth dampened with soapy water or diluted detergent.
• The interior of the refrigerator should be cleaned regularly to avoid odor.
• Please turn off the power before cleaning interior, remove all foods, drinks, shelves, drawers, etc.
• Use a soft cloth or sponge to clean the interior of the refrigerator, with two tablespoons of baking
soda and a quart of warm water. Then rinse with water and wipe clean. After cleaning, open the
door and let it dry naturally before turning on the power.
• Please turn off the power and remove all foods before cleaning the interior.
• For areas that are difficult to clean in the refrigerator, such as narrow gaps or corners, it is recommended
to wipe them regularly with a soft rag or a soft brush, to ensure no contaminants or bacterial accumulation
in these areas.
• Do not use soap, detergent, scrub powder, spray cleaner for cleaning, as these may cause odors in
the interior of the refrigerator or possibly contaminating food.
• Clean the bottle frame, shelves and drawers with a soft cloth dampened with soapy water or
diluted detergent. Dry with a soft cloth or dry naturally.
• Wipe the outer surface of the refrigerator with a soft cloth dampened with soapy water, detergent,
etc, and then wipe dry.
• Do not use hard brushes, clean steel balls, wire brushes, abrasives (such as toothpastes), organic
solvents (such as alcohol, acetone banana oil, etc.) boiling water, acid or alkaline items, which
may damage the fridge surface and interior. Boiling water and organic solvents such as benzene
may deform or damage plastic parts.
• Do not use hard brushes, steel balls, wire brushes for cleaning, which may damage the surface and
interior of the fridge.
• Do not rinse the fridge directly with water or other liquids during cleaning to avoid short circuits or
affecting the electrical insulation after immersion.
The refrigerator is made based on the air-cooling principle and thus has automatic defrosting function.
Frost formed due to the temperature change or change of season may also be manually removed by
disconnecting the appliance from power supply or by wiping with a dry towel.
WARNING!
Please unplug the refrigerator for defrost and cleaning.
3. Out of Operation
Power failure:
In case of power failure, even if it is in summer, foods inside the appliance can
be kept for several hours. During power failure, refrain from opening the doors and stop putting any food
into the appliance.
Extended period of non-use:
The appliance shall be unplugged and cleaned; leave the doors open
to prevent odors forming.
Moving:
Before moving the refrigerator, take out all objects from inside; fix with tapes all moving parts,
such as glass partitions, vegetable holder, freezing chamber drawers etc.; tighten the leveling feet; close
the doors and seal them with tapes. During the move, do not lay down the appliance upside down or
horizontally. Do not shake or vibrate it and the inclination during movement shall not be more than 45°.
WARNING!
The appliance shall run continuously once it has been started. Generally, the operation of the
appliance shall not be interrupted; otherwise, its service life may be shortened.
1. Overll Cleaning
2. Defrosting