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Cleaning
First, disconnect from the mains supply by unplugging from the wall socket.
Cleaning inside the Refrigerator
You should clean the Refrigerator internally with a weak solution of bicarbonate of soda.
Then rinse with warm water using a ‘wrung-out’ sponge or cloth. Wipe the Refrigerator dry
before replacing the food. Plug in and switch on the mains supply.
Cleaning the drainage hole
The drainage hole which is located at the back of the compartment can get blocked and
affect the automatic defrost function. You can unblock it using a cotton bud, pipe cleaner
or drinking straw (don’t suck!).
Cleaning the outside of the Refrigerator
Use standard furniture polish to clean the Refrigerator 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 Refrigerator and the adjacent components can be vacuumed
using a soft brush attachment.
Cleaning tips
• Defrost and clean when food stocks are low.
NOTE
Do not use harsh cleaners, scouring pads or solvents to clean any part of the
Refrigerator.
Power Failure
If there is a power failure for a short time less than 12 hours, keep the door closed. Frozen
food should not be affected if the failure lasts for less than 12 hours. Extra protection can
be given by covering the appliance with two or three thick blankets.
If a long power failure is anticipated, try to get the foodstuff into another appliance or cold
store, if possible.
If the power cut is longer than 12 hours then check the content of the freezer.
If the food has defrosted, cook and refreeze the food or it should be eaten immediately.
Never refreeze food that has been defrosted.
Prolonged off periods
If the refrigerator is not in use for a long period of time, proceed as follows:
Disconnect the refrigerator from the main supply by removing the plug from the socket.
Clean and dry the inside as instructed under the heading of cleaning.
Leave the door open to prevent any unpleasant smells from building up while the
appliance is not in use.
If there is a power failure for a short time keep the door closed, check the contents of the
refrigerator every so often.
Maintenance
Moving your Refrigerator
Location
Do not locate your Refrigerator near a heat source, e.g. cooker, boiler or radiator. Also
avoid direct sunlight in lean-to’s or sun lounges.
Leveling the Refrigerator
