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MODEL: STR-H82W PRODUCT CODE: 62320 10/2018
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Other Useful Information
Defrosting the freezer
• For efficient operation and minimum energy consumption, defrost the freezer
compartment when the frost on the freezer walls is building up; do not let frost build
up to more than 3–4mm thickness.
• Turn the temperature control to the MIN position, unplug the freezer and remove the
food and storage drawers. (Keep any frozen food temporarily in a fridge or cooler
bag to keep defrosting to a minimum.)
• Keep the door open and place a tray and old towel underneath the appliance to
collect the defrost water.
• After the frost or ice in the freezer has melted, discard the defrost water and clean
and/or dry all interior freezer surfaces thoroughly. (See below for how to clean the
interior surfaces.) Then turn the freezer temperature control to the desired setting to
restart the freezer.
WARNING!
Before defrosting or cleaning the appliance, make sure it is switched off and disconnected
from the power supply. Failure to do so can result in electric shock or injury.
WARNING!
• Never use sharp or metallic tools to scrape off frost from the evaporator as you could
damage it. To scrape ice off surfaces, use a plastic scraper.
• Do not use boiling water to accelerate defrosting because it may damage the
plastic parts.
Cleaning the freezer
For hygienic reasons the appliance interior, including the interior accessories, should
be cleaned regularly. We recommend cleaning the freezer after defrosting it, while all
frozen food and drawers are already removed from the compartment.
• Make sure the freezer is unplugged from the power supply, the temperature control
is set to MIN and all food and storage drawers are removed.
• Wash the inside surfaces and the interior accessories with a damp, warm cloth
moistened in a water and baking soda solution. The solution should be about 2
tablespoons of baking soda to 1 litre of water. Rinse and wipe dry with a soft cloth.
• Clean the outside of the unit with a damp, well wrung out cloth, making sure the
area of the controls remains dry. Keep the door gasket (seal) clean.
• After everything is dry, place appliance back into service.
