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Before any cleaning or maintenance
operation, unplug the appliance from the
mains or disconnect the electrical power
supply. Defrost the freezer compartment
once or twice a year, or when the ice on the
walls reaches a thickness of 3 mm.
If possible, defrost the freezer compartment
when it is nearly empty.
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If there is frozen food in the freezer, switch on
the fast freeze function for a few hours before
defrosting in order to chill food as much as
possible.
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Remove the food from the freezer
compartment, wrap in a newspaper and
group together in a cool place or in a portable
cooler.
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Disconnect the freezer from the mains
power supply.
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Leave the freezer door open to allow the frost
to melt.
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Pull out the defrost water drain and place a
basin underneath the outlet.
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Clean the interior of the freezer compartment
with a sponge and warm water and/or neutral
detergent.
Do not use abrasive substances.
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Rinse the interior and dry thoroughly.
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Close the freezer and select the fast freeze
function. Place the food back in the freezer
and wait several hours before deselecting the
fast freeze function.
Prolonged disuse
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Empty the freezer.
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Disconnect the freezer from the mains power
supply.
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Defrost and clean.
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Leave the doors open to prevent formation of
unpleasant odours.
Door seal
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Clean the door seal from time to time with
water, drying thoroughly with a cloth.
Never apply oil or grease.
Important
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Ensure the vents and grilles are unobstructed
in order to allow proper circulation of air.
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