Defrosting
The freezer compartment will become progressively
covered with frost.This should be removed with the
special plastic scraper provided, whenever the
thickness of the frost exceeds 1/4".
During this operation it is not necessary to switch
off the power supply or to remove the foodstuffs.
However, when the ice becomes very thick on the
inner liner, complete defrosting should be carried
out and it is advisable to carry out this operation
when the appliance is empty.
To carry out complete defrosting proceed as
follows:
1. Remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers
of newspaper and put it in a cool place.
2. Turn the thermostat control knob (1) to the «O».
3. Leave the door open.
4. Remove the three large drawers.
5. When defrosting is completed, remove the water
that has collected in the small bottom drawer and
dry the interior thoroughly.
Turn the thermostat control knob to a medium
setting and, after letting the appliance run for at least
two hours in the «fast freeze» mode, replace the
previously removed food into the compartments.
Important
A temperature rise of the frozen food packs
during defrosting may shorten their storage
life.
Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off
frost from the evaporator as you could
damage the appliance beyond repair.
Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried
out,
DISCONNECT
the appliance from the
ELECTRICITY supply.
Internal cleaning
Clean the inside and accessories with warm water
and bicarbonate of soda (5ml to 0.5 litre of water).
Rinse and dry thoroughly.
NEVER USE DETERGENTS,
ABRASIVE POWDERS, HIGHLY
PERFUMED CLEANING PRODUCTS
OR WAX POLISHES,TO CLEAN THE
INTERIOR AS THESE WILL DAMAGE
THE SURFACE AND LEAVE A
STRONG ODOUR.
When the appliance is not in
use
When the appliance is not in use for long periods,
disconnect from the electricity supply, empty all
foods and clean the appliance, leaving the doors ajar
to prevent unpleasant smells.
Maintenance and Cleaning
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Periodic cleaning
The appliance is equipped with a ventilation grid.
Keep clean to guarantee good ventilation and good
working order of the appliance.
An accumulation of dust will affect the performance
of the appliance and cause excessive electricity
consumption.
The structure of the appliance permits cleaning of
the rear zone close to the wall, using a vacuum
cleaner.
1. Remove the plinth (1), then the ventilation grid
(2);
2. Carefully pull the air deflector out (3).
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