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Cleaning
Defrosting
After a period of time frost will build up in the Freezer. As a temporary measure, this frost should
be scraped away using a plastic scraper or other plastic kitchen implement.
*Ice-Scrapper is not included with the unit.
Don’t use a metal or sharp instrument and do not use any electrical appliances to aid defrosting.
Complete defrosting will however become necessary approximately once per year, or if the frost
layer exceeds 5cm (2”) to maintain the efficiency of the Freezer. This should be carried out if the
frost build up cannot be scraped away, or if it begins to interfere with the food storage. Choose
a time when the stock of frozen food is low and proceed as follows:
1. Take out the frozen food, turn the Freezer off at the mains supply and leave the door open.
Ideally the frozen food should be put into another freezer or refrigerator. If this is not
possible wrap the food, firstly in several sheets of newspaper or large towels and then a thick
rug or blanket and keep it in a cool place.
2. Place a shallow bowl or pan below the Freezer. Scrape away as much frost build up as
possible using the plastic scraper. Thawing of the remainder can be speeded up by placing
bowls of hot water inside the freezer cabinet and closing the door. As the solid frost loosens,
prize it away with the plastic scraper and remove.
3. When defrosting is completed, clean your Freezer as described in ‘CLEANING’.
4. When the cabinet is completely clean and dry, close the lid, switch on the freezer again, and
turn the thermostat control dial to position ‘ MAX’.
5. Leave the unit to cool down for an hour, and then you may start placing frozen food inside
the cabinet. After that, you need to turn the thermostat control dial to position ‘MIN’ after
2 hours later.
Cleaning inside the Freezer
You should clean the Freezer internally with a weak solution of bicarbonate of soda. Then rinse
with warm water using a ‘wrung-out’ sponge or cloth. Wipe the Freezer dry before replacing the
baskets.
Plug in and switch on the mains supply.
Cleaning the outside of the Freezer
Use standard furniture polish to clean the Freezer exterior. Make sure that the door is closed, to
prevent polish getting on the magnetic door seal or inside the cabinet.
The grille of the condenser at the back of the Freezer and the adjacent components can be
vacuumed using a soft brush attachment.
Do not use harsh cleaners, scouring pads or solvents to clean any part of the Freezer.
