Sandstrom SFF4DS12, Instruction Manual

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Cleaning
Defrosting
The freezer compartments of this unit is frost free. With proper use, there should not be any frost
accumulated.
However, in the case of improper use of the freezer compartments, frost might build up in the
freezer compartments after the unit has been used for a period of time. Scrape away the frost
using a plastic scraper (not included).
We recommend that defrosting should be carried out when the frost layer builds up to 10mm
(~0.39”). Choose a time when the stock of frozen food is low, and follow these steps:
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 blanket to keep it cool.
2. Place a shallow bowl or pan below the freezer compartment. Scrap
away the frost using a 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, scrap it away with the plastic scraper and remove.
3. When defrosting is complete, clean your unit’s interior and exterior.
Cleaning the Interior and the Exterior of the Unit
• Remove all the shelves, drawers and salad bin before cleaning. To remove the salad bin fi rst
remove the lower fridge door shelf.
• 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, drawers 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.
Do not use a metal or sharp instrument to scrap away the frost, nor should you use any electrical appliances
to aid defrosting.