6.
CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
6.1
General warnings
CAUTION!
Unplug the appliance before
carrying out any
maintenance operation.
This appliance contains
hydrocarbons in its cooling
unit; maintenance and
recharging must therefore
only be carried out by
authorized technicians.
The accessories and parts of
the appliance are not
suitable for washing in a
dishwasher.
6.2
Cleaning the interior
Before using the appliance for the first
time, the interior and all internal
accessories should be washed with
lukewarm water and some neutral soap
to remove the typical smell of a brand-
new product, then dried thoroughly.
CAUTION!
Do not use detergents,
abrasive powders, chlorine
or oil-based cleaners as they
will damage the finish.
6.3
Periodic cleaning
CAUTION!
Do not pull, move or
damage any pipes and/or
cables inside the cabinet.
CAUTION!
Take care of not to damage
the cooling system.
CAUTION!
When moving the cabinet,
lift it by the front edge to
avoid scratching the floor.
The equipment has to be cleaned
regularly:
1.
Clean the inside and accessories with
lukewarm water and some neutral
soap.
2.
Regularly check the door seals and
wipe clean to ensure they are clean
and free from debris.
3.
Rinse and dry thoroughly.
4.
If accessible, clean the condenser
and the compressor at the back of
the appliance with a brush.
This operation will improve the
performance of the appliance and
save electricity consumption.
6.4
Defrosting
Your appliance is frost free. This means
that there is no build up of frost when it
is in operation, neither on the internal
walls nor on the foods.
The absence of frost is due to the
continuous circulation of cold air inside
the compartment, driven by an
automatically controlled fan.
6.5
No-Frost technology
In order to facilitate the removal of the
ice layer, the evaporator is assisted by
electric heating during the defrosting
procedure. The ventilator is in OFF
position. The defrost water will drip in
the tray placed at the compressor and
will evaporate. In the course of the
defrosting procedure (approx. 30
minutes) the evaporator becomes warm
but it has no influence on the internal
temperature.
The foods should be kept well-packed in
order to avoid any moisture loss as a
result of air circulation.
Do not obstruct the vent holes.
It is recommended to put all foods in the
baskets in the freezer compartment.
6.6
Periods of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for long
periods, take the following precautions:
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