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MAINTENANCE
Periods of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for long periods,
take the following precautions:
remove the plug from the wall socket;
remove all food;
defrost and clean the interior and all accessories;
leave the door ajar to allow air to circulate to prevent
unpleasant smells.
Periodic cleaning
Clean the inside with warm water and bicarbonate of
soda. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Hints for storage of frozen food
To obtain the best performance from this appliance,
you should:
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make sure that the commercially frozen
foodstuffs were adequately stored by the retailer;
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be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred
from the foodstore to the freezer in the shortest
Defrosting
The freezer compartment, however, will become
progressively covered with frost. This should be
removed with the special plastic scraper provided,
whenever the thickness of the frost exceeds 4 mm.
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 of the freezer
compartment
proceed as follows:
1. pull out the plug from the wall socket or turn the
thermostat knob to the ÇOÈ setting;
2. remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers
of newspaper and put it in a cool place;
3. leave the door open, insert the plastic scraper in
the appropriate seating at the bottom centre,
placing a basin underneath to collect the defrost
water;
4. when defrosting is completed, dry the interior
thoroughly and refit the plug; keep the scraper for
future use;
5. turn the thermostat knob back to the required
setting or replace the plug in the power socket.
After letting the appliance run for at least half an
hour, replace the previously removed food into
the compartment.
Unplug the appliance before carrying out
any maintenance operation.
Warning
This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling
unit; maintenance and recharging must therefore
only be carried out by authorized technicians.
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not open the door frequently or leave it open
longer than absolutely necessary.
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Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and
cannot be refrozen.
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Do not exceed the storage period indicated by
the food manufacturer.
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Important:
Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost
from the evaporator as you could damage it.
Do not use a maechanical device or any artificial
means to speed up the thawing process other
than those recommended by the manufacturer.
A temperature rise of the frozen food packs,
during defrosting, may shorten their safe
storage life.
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