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HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE
REFRIGERATOR
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, unplug the
appliance from the mains or disconnect the electrical
power supply.
Defrosting of the refrigerator compartment is completely
automatic.
Droplets of water on the rear wall of the refrigerator
compartment indicate that the periodic automatic defrost cycle is
in progress.
The defrost water is automatically routed to a drain outlet and
into a container from which it evaporates.
Regularly clean the inside of the defrost water drain hole in order
to guarantee the constant and correct flow of defrost water.
Defrosting the low temperature compartment
Defrost the low temperature compartment once or twice
a year or when the ice formation is excessive.
It is perfectly normal for ice to form. The amount of ice
which forms and the rate at which it accumulates will
depends on room temperature and humidity, and on the
frequency with which the door is opened. Ice formation is
concentrated at the top of the compartment and does not
affect the efficiency of the appliance.
If possible, defrost the freezer when it is nearly empty.
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Remove the food from the freezer, wrap in newspaper and
group together in a cool place or in a portable cooler.
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Leave the door open to allow the frost to melt.
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Clean the interior with a sponge soaked in warm water
and/or neutral detergent. Do not use abrasive
substances.
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Rinse the interior and dry thoroughly.
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Put the food back into the freezer.
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Close the door.
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Plug in the appliance once again.
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Switch the appliance on.
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Periodically clean air vents and the condenser at the rear of the
appliance with a vacuum cleaner or a brush.
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Clean the outside using a soft cloth.
Prolonged disuse
1.
Empty the refrigerator.
2.
Disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
3.
Defrost and clean the interior.
4.
In the event of prolonged disuse, leave the door open to
prevent the formation of mould, odours and oxidation.
5.
Clean the appliance.
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Clean the inside of the low temperature compartment (where
fitted) when defrosting.
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Periodically clean the inside of the refrigerator compartment
with a sponge dampened in warm water and/or neutral
detergent. Rinse and dry with a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive
products.
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Clean the outside with a soft damp cloth.
Do not use abrasive products, scourers, stain-removers
(e.g. acetone, trichloroethylene) or vinegar.
Replacing bulbs:
When replacing the bulb, proceed as follows:
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Unplug the appliance from the mains
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Squeeze the tabs on the sides of the lamp cover and remove it.
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Replace the bulb with a new one, maximum 10 W.
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Put the lamp cover back on and wait 5 minutes before plugging
the appliance back into the mains.
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