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Cleaning, Care & Maintenance
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Switch off and disconnect from the power supply before cleaning.
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Clean the interior of the appliance as often as possible.
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Do not use abrasive cleaning agents. These can leave harmful residues.
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Clean the door seal with water only.
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Always wipe dry after cleaning.
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Do not allow water used in cleaning to run through the drain hole into the evaporation pan.
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Take care when cleaning the rear of the appliance. Sharp edges can cut.
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A POLAR agent or qualified technician must carry out repairs if required.
Cleaning the Condenser
Periodically cleaning the condenser can extend the life of the appliance.
POLAR recommend that a POLAR agent or qualified technician clean the condenser.
Troubleshooting
If your POLAR appliance develops a fault, please check the following table before making a call to the Helpline or your POLAR dealer.
Fault
Probable Cause
Action
The appliance is not working
The unit is not switched on
Check the unit is plugged in correctly and switched on
Plug and lead are damaged
Call POLAR agent or qualified Technician
Fuse in the plug has blown
Replace the fuse
Power supply
Check power supply
Internal wiring fault
Call POLAR agent or qualified Technician
The appliance turns on, but the
temperature is too high/low
Too much ice on the condenser
Defrost the appliance
Condenser blocked with dust
Call POLAR agent or qualified Technician
Doors are not shut properly
Check doors are shut and seals are not damaged
Appliance is located near a heat source or air
flow to the condenser is being interrupted
Move the refrigerator to a more suitable location
Ambient temperature is too high
Increase ventilation or move appliance to a cooler position
Unsuitable foodstuffs are being stored in the
appliance
Remove any excessive hot foodstuffs or blockages to the fan
Appliance is overloaded
Reduce the amount of food stored in the appliance
The appliance is leaking water
The discharge outlet is blocked
Clear the discharge outlet
Movement of water to the drain is obstructed
Clear the floor of the appliance (if applicable)
The water container is damaged
Call POLAR agent or qualified Technician
The appliance is unusually loud
Loose nut/screw
Check and tighten all nuts and screws
The appliance has not been installed in a level
or stable position
Check installation position and change if necessary
