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CARE AND CLEANING
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE
WARNING
Unplug the refrigerator first to prevent electric shock.
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Do not splash water directly on the outer cabinet or
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the interior . This may lead to rusting and deterioration
of the electrical insulation .
IMPORTANT
To prevent cracking on inside surfaces and plastic
components, follow these tips .
Wipe any food oils adhered to plastic components.
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Some household chemicals may cause damage, so use
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only diluted washing-up liquid (soapy water).
If undiluted detergent is used or soapy water is not wiped
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off thoroughly, cracking of plastic parts can result
Wipe any spills from the refrigerator immediately as acid
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or alkaline in the food can cause cracking and staining of
plastic parts.
1
Remove the accessories e.g. shelves from the cabinet
and door. Wash them in warm soapy dishwashing water;
rinse in clean water and dry. (Only fruit and vegetable
shelf is not removable)
2
Clean the inside with a cloth soaked in warm soapy
dishwashing water. Then, use cold water to wipe off
soapy water.
3
Wipe the exterior with a soft cloth each time it is soiled.
4
Clean the Magnetic door seal with a toothbrush and
warm soapy dishwashing water.
5
Wipe the touch control panel with the dry cloth.
NOTE
Do not use hot water, household cleaning powders, creams or
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spray-on cleaning products, or any other cleaning products such
as mineral turpentine, methylated spirits, thinners, petrol etc.
These may damage your refrigerator and may void any warranty.
If the power supply is disconnected, please wait for at least
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5 minutes before re-connecting power.
The glass shelves weigh approximately 3 kg each. Hold firmly
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when removing from the cabinet or carrying.
Do not drop objects inside the refrigerator or strike the inner
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wall. This may cause the inner surface to crack.
Defrosting
Defrosting is fully automatic due to a unique energy saving
system.
When the compartment light is blown
Contact the service agent approved by SHARP to request a
replacement compartment light. The compartment light is not
to be removed other than by qualified service personnel.
Switching off your refrigerator
If the refrigerator needs to be switched off for an extended
period, the following steps should be taken to reduce the
symptom of mould:
Remove all food.
1.
Remove the power plug from the power point.
2.
Clean and dry the interior thoroughly.
3.
Ensure that all the doors are wedged open slightly for air
4.
circulation.
Before you call for service, check the following points.
Problem
Solution
The outside of the cabinet is hot
when touched.
This is normal. The hot pipe is in the cabinet in order to prevent condensation generation.
When there is refrigerator noise.
It is normal for the refrigerator to produce the following sounds.
Loud noise produced by the compressor when operation starts
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--- Sound becomes quieter after a while.
Loud noise produced once a day by the compressor
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--- Operating sound produced immediately after automatic defrost operation.
Sound of flowing fluid (gurgling sound, fizzing sound)
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--- Sound of refrigerant flowing in pipes (sound may become louder from time to time).
Cracking or crunching sound, squeaking sound
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--- Sound produced by expansion and contraction of inner walls and internal parts during
cooling.
Frosting or condensation
generation occurs inside or
outside the refrigerator.
This may occur in one of the following cases. Use a wet cloth for wiping frost and a dry
cloth for wiping condensation.
When the ambient humidity is high.
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When the door is frequently opened and closed.
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When food containing plenty of moisture is stored. (Wrapping is required.)
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The foods in the refrigerator
compartment freeze.
Is the refrigerator operated for a long time with refrigerator temp. control set at 0°C?
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Is the refrigerator operated for a long time with freezer temp. control set at -21°C?
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Low ambient temperature may cause food to freeze even if refrigerator temp. control is
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set to MIN.
Noticeable odours.
Wrapping is required for food with strong odours.
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Deodorising unit cannot remove all of the odours.
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Touch control panel does not
work.
This may occur in one of the following cases.
The panel or your finger is soiled with dripping, oil and etc.
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Touch the panel with gloved hand, adhesive bandage on your finger, nail or objects.
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Sticker or tape is affixed on the keys.
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Touch position is slightly off from the keys.
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Operate time is not enough for the keys to work.
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If you still require service
contact your SHARP Approved Service Centre.
SHARP Approved Service Centre locations can be found in the Support area of our website:
Australia : http://www.sharp.net.au
New Zealand : http://www.sharp.net.nz
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