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Cleaning
Defrosting
Frost may accumulate on the inner rear surface of the
appliance which will automatically defrost during the off
cycle of the compressor.
Water is channelled via the drain hole to the collection tray
above the compressor where it will evaporate.
Please ensure the drain hole is checked and cleaned on a
regular basis so water can exit the storage compartment.
The freezer compartment of this unit is frost-free. With
proper use, there should not be any frost accumulated.
However, in case of improper use of the freezer compartment, frost might build up in the freezer
compartment after the unit has been used for a period of time. Scrape away the frost using a
plastic scraper (not included).
We recommend that defrosting should be carried out when the frost layer builds up to 10mm
(~0.39”). Choose a time when the stock of frozen food is low, follow these procedures:
1. Take out the food, turn the unit off at the mains supply and leave the door open. Ideally, the
frozen food should be put into another freezer. If this is not possible, wrap the food in several
sheets of newspaper or large towels and then a thick blanket to keep to keep it cool.
2. Place a shallow bowl or pan below the freezer compartment. Scrape away the frost using the
plastic scraper. Defrosting the remaining frost can be speeded up by placing a bowl of hot
water inside the freezer compartment cabinet and closing the door. As the solid frost loosens,
scrape it away with the plastic scraper and remove.
3. When defrosting is complete, clean your unit’s interior and exterior.
Cleaning the Interior and the Exterior of the Unit
• Remove all foods from the unit. For foods from the freezer, place them well-covered in other
cool storage containers.
• Switch off and unplug the unit.
• Remove all the shelves, drawers and other accessories. Wash them then wipe dry.
• Wipe the inside of the unit with a weak solution of bicarbonate soda and then rinse with
warm water using a ‘wrung-out’ sponge or cloth. Wipe completely dry before replacing the
shelves and salad bin.
• Use a damp cloth to clean the exterior, and then wipe with a standard furniture polish. Make
sure that the door is closed to avoid the polish getting on the magnetic door seal or inside
the unit.
• The grille of the condenser at the back of the unit and the adjacent components can be
vacuumed using a soft brush attachment.
• Do not use any abrasive or acidic cleaners. Do not use steam cleaners.
Do not use a metal or sharp instrument to scrape away the frost, nor should you use any
electrical appliances to aid defrosting.
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