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Care and Maintenance
Always turn off and unplug the appliance before cleaning and maintenance.
Cleaning
• Wipe the inside of the unit with a weak solution of bicarbonate soda and then rinse
with warm water using a “wrung-out” sponge or cloth. Wipe completely dry before
replacing the compartments.
• Use a damp cloth to clean the exterior, and then wipe with a standard furniture polish.
Make sure that the door is closed to avoid the polish getting on the magnetic door
seal or inside the unit.
• The grille of the condenser at the back of the unit and the adjacent components can
be vacuumed using a soft brush attachment.
• Condensation may appear on the outside of the unit. This may be due to a change
in room temperature. Wipe of any moisture residue. If the problem continues, please
contact a qualified technician for assistance.
Maintenance
• Hold the unit around its sides or base when moving it. Under no circumstances should
it be lifted by holding the edges of the top surface.
• The unit should be serviced by an authorized engineer and only genuine spare
parts should be used. Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the unit
yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious
malfunction. Contact a qualified technician.
• When the unit is not in use for a long period of time, disconnect it from the mains
supply, empty all food and clean the appliance, leaving the door ajar to prevent
unpleasant smells.
Changing the Light
1. Press the backside of the cover until it comes loose.
2. Remove the cover and replace the old light with a new one of the same kind and
power.
Defrosting
Frost may accumulate on the inner rear surface of the appliance which will automatically
defrost. Please ensure the drain hole is checked and cleaned on a regular basis so water
can exit the storage compartment.