10
Cleaning
Defrosting
Frost may build up in the freezer compartment after it has been used for a period of time.
Scrape away the frost using a plastic scraper (included).
We recommend that defrosting should be carried out when the frost layer builds up to 10 mm
(~0.39”). Choose a time when the stock of frozen food is low, follow these procedures:
1. Take out the food, turn the unit off at the mains supply and leave the door open. Ideally, the
frozen food should be put into another freezer. If this is not possible, wrap the food in several
sheets of newspaper or large towels and then a thick rug or blanket to
keep it cool.
2. Place a shallow bowl or pan below the freezer compartment. Scrape
away the frost using the plastic scraper. Defrosting the remaining frost
can be speeded up by placing a bowl of hot water inside the freezer
compartment cabinet and closing the door. As the solid frost loosens, scrape it away with the
plastic scraper and remove.
3. When defrosting is complete, clean your unit’s interior and exterior.
4. When the cabinet is completely clean and dry, close the lid, switch on the freezer again, and
turn the thermostat control dial to SUPER position.
5. Leave the unit to cool down for an hour, and then you may start placing frozen food inside
the cabinet. After that, you need to turn the thermostat control dial to 1 position after 4
hours later.
Cleaning the Interior and the Exterior of the Unit
• 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
shelves and salad bin.
• Use a damp cloth to clean the exterior, and then wipe with a standard furniture polish. Make
sure that the doors are closed to avoid the polish getting on the magnetic door seals or
inside the fridge/freezer compartments.
• The grille of the condenser at the back of the unit and the adjacent components can be
vacuumed using a soft brush attachment.
Cleaning the Drain Filter
Before cleaning the drain filter, switch off and unplug the unit. Wait for the ice and frost to melt
completely before following the below steps:
1. Remove the Drain Cap on the front of the unit.
2. Place a suitably deep container under the Drain Hole.
3. Reach down inside the unit cavity and unscrew the Drain Plug.
4. After all the water has drained away, replace the Drain Plug, then replace the Drain Cap.
Do not use a metal or sharp instrument to scrape away the frost, nor should you use
any electrical appliances to aid defrosting.