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Cleaning, Care & Maintenance
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Switch off and disconnect from the power supply before cleaning.
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Clean the interior of the appliance as often as possible.
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Do not use abrasive cleaning agents. These can leave harmful residues.
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Clean the door seal with water only.
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Always wipe dry after cleaning.
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Do not allow water used in cleaning to run through the drain hole into
the evaporation pan.
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Take care when cleaning the rear of the appliance. Sharp edges can cut.
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A POLAR agent or qualified technician must carry out repairs if required.
Cleaning the Condenser
Periodically cleaning the condenser can extend the life of the appliance.
POLAR recommend that a POLAR agent or qualified technician clean the
condenser.
Disposal
EU regulations require refrigeration product to be disposed of by specialist
companies who remove or recycle all gasses, metal and plastic components.
Consult your local waste collection authority regarding disposal of your
appliance. Local authorities are not obliged to dispose of commercial
refrigeration equipment but may be able to offer advice on how to dispose
of the equipment locally.
Alternatively call the POLAR helpline for details of national disposal
companies within the EU.
Troubleshooting
If your POLAR appliance develops a fault, please check the following table
before making a call to the Helpline or your POLAR retailer.
Fault
Probable Cause
Action
The appliance
is not working
The unit is not switched on
Check the unit is
plugged in correctly
and switched on
Plug and lead are damaged
Call POLAR agent or
qualified Technician
Fuse in the plug has blown
Replace the fuse
Power supply
Check power supply
Internal wiring fault
Call POLAR agent or
qualified Technician
The appliance
turns on, but
the
temperature is
too high/low
Too much ice on the condenser Defrost the appliance
Condenser blocked with dust
Call POLAR agent or
qualified Technician
Doors are not shut properly
Check doors are shut
and seals are not
damaged
Appliance is located near a heat
source or air flow to the
condenser is being interrupted
Move the refrigerator to
a more suitable location
Ambient temperature is too
high
Increase ventilation or
move appliance to a
cooler position
Unsuitable foodstuffs are being
stored in the appliance
Remove any excessive
hot foodstuffs or
blockages to the fan
Appliance is overloaded
Reduce the amount of
food stored in the
appliance
The appliance
is leaking water
The appliance is not properly
levelled
Adjust the screw feet to
level the appliance (if
applicable)
The discharge outlet is blocked Clear the discharge
outlet
Movement of water to the drain
is obstructed
Clear the floor of the
appliance (if applicable)
The water container is
damaged
Call POLAR agent or
qualified Technician
The drip tray is full
Empty the drip tray (if
applicable)
The appliance
is unusually
loud
Loose nut/screw
Check and tighten all
nuts and screws
The appliance has not been
installed in a level or stable
position
Check installation
position and change if
necessary
