Defrosting
After a period of time, frost will build up in the freezer section. As a temporary measure, this frost
should be scraped away using a plastic scraper. Complete defrosting will become necessary
approximately once per year, or if the frost layer exceeds 5cm (2”), to maintain the efficiency of the
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. Choose a time when the stock of frozen food is low and proceed as follows:
1.
Take out the frozen food, turn the fridge freezer off at the mains supply and leave the door
open. Ideally, the frozen food should be put into another fridge or freezer. If this is not possible,
wrap the food, firstly in several sheets of newspaper or large towels and then a thick rug or
blanket, and keep it in a cool place.
2.
To speed up the defrosting process bowls of hot water can be placed inside the freezer section
to raise the air temperature.
WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or any other means to accelerate the defrosting
process.
3.
When all traces of ice have been removed and defrosting is completed, remove the tray to
empty any water and wipe dry.
4.
Clean your fridge freezer as described below, plug in and switch the appliance back on, allowing
it time to fall to the correct temperature before replacing food.
Cleaning
Cleaning Inside the Fridge Freezer
You should clean the fridge freezer internally with warm water using a soft cloth. Wipe the fridge
freezer dry before replacing the food. Plug in and switch on the mains supply.
Cleaning the Drainage Filter
The drainage hole which is located at the back of the fridge section can get blocked and affect the
automatic defrost function. You can unblock it using a cotton bud, pipe cleaner or similar item. Do
not use any metal or sharp objects to unblock the drainage filter.
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Cleaning the Outside of the Fridge Freezer
Use standard furniture polish to clean the fridge freezer exterior. Make sure that the doors are
closed, to prevent polish getting on the magnetic door seal or inside. The grille of the condenser at
the back of the fridge freezer and the adjacent components can be vacuumed using a soft brush
attachment.
WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance,
unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
Cleaning Tip
Defrost and clean when food stocks are low.
Replacing the Light Bulb
1. Unplug the fridge freezer.
2. Remove the lampshade.
3. Remove the bulb and replace.
4. Replace the lampshade.
5. Plug the fridge freezer back in.
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