Cleaning
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CLEANING &
MAINTENANCE
Cleaning
WARNING: Switch off electrical supply and pull out mains plug before cleaning.
Interior
WARNING: Do not use abrasive powder, household cleaner, bleach or wax
polish to clean the interior, they will leave a smell in the freezer.
1.
Remove stored food, wrap or cover it and place into insulated containers to
keep frozen whilst cleaning.
2.
Remove drawers from each compartment. Wash in warm water and washing
up liquid using a soft cloth, dry thoroughly.
3.
Wipe the interior and fittings with a clean cloth wrung out in a solution of
either one teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda to one pint of water or Milton™
sterilising fluid, diluted according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
4.
Dry the interior thoroughly with a clean cloth before replacing fittings and
food.
Note : It is important to ensure that cleaned drawers are thoroughly dried
before refitting into the freezer compartment.
Exterior
WARNING: Do not use abrasive powder, household cleaner or bleach, they
can damage the exterior of your freezer.
1.
Use a clean soft cloth wrung out in warm water and washing up liquid to
wipe the exterior surface, dry thoroughly.
2.
Use a soft brush or vacuum cleaner to remove dust from underneath the
freezer and from the compressor and condenser situated at the back
of the freezer.
WARNING: Do not damage the pipework.
Door Seal
Use warm water and a clean soft cloth to wipe along and in between the creases of
the door seal, dry thoroughly. Take care not to damage the seal and avoid using
sharp objects.
WARNING: Do not use detergent, it will damage the seal.
Going Away
If you are going away and don’t want to use your freezer, switch off the electricity
supply and pull out the mains plug. Remove food and follow the cleaning
instructions above.
Note : Leave the door ajar to prevent an accumulation of odours.
