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Maintenance
Unplug the appliance before carrying out
any maintenance operation.
Warning
This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its
cooling unit maintenance and recharging must
therefore only be carried out by authorised
technicians.
Defrosting
Refrigerator compartment
• Defrosting the refrigerator compartment is
automatic. The defrost water drains out through a
trough into a container at the back of the appliance,
above the motor compressor, where it evaporates.
• It is important to periodically clean the defrost
water drain hole.
Freezer compartment
• Remove the frost with a plastic scraper.
• Whenever the thickness of the frost exceeds 5 mm
complete defrosting should be carried out.
Prooceed as follows:
• Remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers
of newspaper and put it in a cool place.
• Pull out the plug from the wall socket or turn the
thermostat knob to the «O» setting.
• Leave the door open, place a basin on the top shelf
of the refrigerator compartment, under the drain
hole, remove the plug as shown in the figure.
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• When defrosting is completed, dry the interior
thoroughly and refit the plug.
• Turn the thermostat knob back to the required
setting or replace the plug in the power socket.
• Reload the previously removed food into the
compartment.
Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off
frost from the evaporator as you could
damage it.
Do not use a mechanical device or any
artificial means to speed up the thawing
process other than those recommended by
the manufacturer.
Periodic cleaning
Never use metal objects for clearing your
appliance as it may get damaged.
Clean the inside with warm water and bicarbonate of
soda. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
The appliance is equipped with a ventilation grid.
Keep clean to guarantee good ventilation and good
working order of the appliance.
An accumulation of dust will affect the performance
of the appliance and cause excessive electricity
consumption.
The structure of the appliance permits cleaning of the
rear zone close to the wall, using a vacuum cleaner.
1. Remove the plinth (1), then the ventilation grid (2);
2. Carefully pull the air deflector out (3).
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Periods of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for long periods,
take the following precautions:
• remove the plug from the wall socket;
• remove all food:
• defrost and clean the interior and all accessories;
• leave the door ajar to allow air to circulate to
prevent unpleasant smells.
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