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Cleaning & Maintenance
DEFROSTING AND DRAINING THE UNIT
• Defrost the Chest Freezer whenever the
frost becomes 1cm thick. Never use a
sharp or metallic instrument to remove
the frost as it may damage the unit. Any
punctures to the chest freezer will void the
warranty.
• Unplug the Chest Freezer and unscrew the
drain plug by turning it counter-clockwise.
• Remove the drain-plug from the inside
of the freezer and leave the door open to
allow air flow.
• Defrosting usually takes 2-3 hours.
VACATION TIME
• Remove all the food.
• Unplug the freezer.
• Clean the freezer.
• Leave the door open slightly to avoid
possible formation of condensation, mold,
or odors.
• Use extreme caution in the case of
children. The unit should not be accessible
to child’s play.
• Short vacations: Leave the freezer
operating during vacations of less than
three weeks.
• Long vacations: If the appliance will not be
used for several months, remove all food
and unplug the power cord. Clean and dry
the interior thoroughly. To prevent odor
and mold growth, leave the door open
slightly blocking it open if necessary or
have the door removed.
MOVING YOUR FREEZER
• Remove all the food.
• Securely tape down all loose items inside
your freezer.
• Remove the rollers to prevent damage.
• Tape the doors shut.
• Be sure the freezer stays in the upright
position during transportation.
ENERGY SAVING TIPS
• The freezer should be located in the
coolest area of the room, away from heat
producing appliances or heating ducts,
and out of the direct sunlight.
• Let hot foods cool to room temperature
before placing in the freezer. Overloading
the freezer forces the compressor to run
longer. Foods that freeze too slowly may
lose quality, or spoil.
• Be sure to wrap foods properly, and wipe
containers dry before placing them in the
freezer. This cuts down on frost build-up
inside the freezer.
• Freezer storage bin should not be lined
with aluminum foil, wax paper, or paper
toweling.
Liners interfere with cold air circulation,
making the freezer less efficient.
• Organize and label food to reduce door
openings and extended searches. Remove
as many items as needed at one time, and
close the door as soon as possible.
OPERATION IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
In the event of an emergency you should:
• Switch off all oven controls (i.e. Cooking
Function and Temperature)
• Switch the oven off at the isolation switch
or at the fuse box.
• Call the Support Team on 1300 11 4357.
• Some minor faults can be fixed by
referring to the instructions given in the
Troubleshooting section below.
