Section 4. Maintenance
Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried out, disconnect the
appliance from the electricity supply.
4.1.
Internal Cleaning
Clean the interior and accessories with warm water and bicarbonate of soda
(5ml to 0.5 litre of water). Rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not use detergents,
abrasive powders, highly perfumed cleaning products, wax polishes or cleaning
products containing bleach or alcohol.
4.2.
External Cleaning
Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water. Do NOT use abrasive products.
There may be sharp edges on the underside of the product, so care should be
taken when cleaning. Once or twice a year dust the rear of the appliance and the
compressor at the back of the appliance, with a brush or vacuum cleaner, as an
accumulation of dust will affect the performance of the appliance and cause
increased energy consumption.
4.3.
Defrosting
The fridge compartment will automatically defrost itself. However, you will need
to defrost the freezer periodically. When ice buildup in the freezer exceeds 3-
5mm, empty the contents and switch off the appliance, leave the door open and
allow the ice to melt. Place the frozen foods items in a cool-bag or wrap them in
thick newspaper.
Do not use sharp objects to scrape the ice away.
Clean and
dry the interior, close the door and turn on the power to the appliance. When the
power has been restored the appliance will start to operate but it may take some
time to achieve the pre-set operating temperature.
4.4.
When the appliance is not in use
When the appliance is not in use for long periods, remove the contents,
disconnect from the electricity supply, defrost, clean and dry, leaving the door
open to prevent mould developing within the appliance.
4.5.
Changing the Interior Light
Switch off the power supply to the appliance
Remove the screw and plastic light cover
Remove the bulb from the light unit.
Replace the bulb with a suitable replacement (Max 15W)
Refit the cover and switch the appliance back on.
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