Salad bin
This is the most humid part of the Fridge. Vegetables, fruit, fresh salad items eg. Unwashed
whole lettuce, whole tomatoes, radishes etc can be stored here.
WE RECOMMEND THAT ALL PRODUCE KEPT IN THE SALAD BIN IS WRAPPED.
NOTE
：
Always wrap and store raw meat, poultry and fish on the lowest shelf at the bottom of
the fridge. This will stop them dripping onto, or touching other foods. Do not store inflammable
gasses or liquids in the fridge.
Defrosting
After a period of time frost will build up in certain areas in the Fridge/Freezer compartment.
As a temporary measure, this frost should be scraped away using a plastic scraper. NEVER
use a metal or sharp instrument. Complete defrosting will however become necessary
approximately once per year, or if the frost layer exceeds 5mm to maintain the efficiency of
the Fridge/Freezer. This should be carried out if the frost build-up cannot be scraped away, or
if it begins to interfere with the food storage. Chose a time when the stock of frozen food is
low and proceed as follow:
1. Take out the frozen food, turn the Fridge/Freezer off at the mains supply and leave the
doors open. Ideally the frozen food should be put into another Fridge/Freezer or
refrigerator. If this is not possible wrap the food, firstly in several sheets of newspaper or
large towels and then in a thick rug or blanket and keep it in a cool place.
2. Scrape away as much frost build-up as possible using the plastic scraper. To accelerate
the thawing process place bowls of hot water inside the Fridge/Freezer cabinet. As the
solid frost loosens, prize it away with the plastic scraper and remove.
3. When defrosting is completed, clean your Fridge/Freezer as described.
Cleaning inside the Fridge/Freezer
After defrosting you should clean the Fridge/Freezer internally with
a
weak solution of bicarbonate of soda. Then rinse with warm water
using a damp sponge or cloth and wipe dry. Wash the baskets in
warm soapy water and ensure they are completely dry before
replacing in the Fridge/Freezer. Condensation will form on the back wall of the Fridge;
however it will normally run down the back wall and into the drain hole behind the salad bin.
The drain hole will have a “cleaning spike” inserted into it. This ensures that small pieces off
food can not enter the drain. After you have cleaned the inside of your Fridge and removed
any food residues from around the whole, use the “cleaning spike” to make sure that there are
no blockages.
Cleaning outside the Fridge/Freezer
Use standard non-abrasive detergent diluted in warm water to clean the Fridge/Freezer
exterior.
The grille of the condenser at the back of the Fridge/Freezer and the adjacent components
can be vacuumed using a soft brush attachment.
Do not use harsh cleaners, scouring pads or solvents to clean any part of the Fridge/Freezer
Vacation Time
Turn off the refrigerator first and then unplug the unit from the wall outlet.
Remove all the food.
Clean the refrigerator.
Leave the lid open slightly to avoid possible formation of condensation, mold, or odors.
Use extreme caution in the case of children. The unit should not be ac
cessible to child’s
play.
Short vacations: Leave the refrigerator 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.
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