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Usage instructions
Cleaning and maintenance
Hints and suggestions
01. Do not let fats of any kind come into contact with the plastic parts of the
refrigerator. Under no circumstances should you lubricate the refrigerator.
02. Glass and plastic bottles and metallic containers should not be placed in the
freezer compartment, unless so recommended by the manufacturer on the
product packaging.
03. Foods and liquids should not be stored in open containers in the refrigerator.
Carbonated beverages should not be frozen.
04. To freeze fresh foods, use the upper compartment (freezer). Package the
foods properly before freezing. Avoid storing fresh food next to food that has
already been frozen.
05. If there are any problems with the refrigerator, transfer all the food to a
different refrigerator.
06. Excessively heavy, pointy or corrosive objects should not be placed on top of
the refrigerator.
07. The refrigerator doors should only be opened when strictly necessary during
a power outage.
08. Do not touch the food or containers inside the refrigerator with wet hands, to
keep them from freezing.
09. Do not store bottled or canned food, since they expand when they freeze; this
can cause the container to burst.
10. Do not overfill the refrigerator with food, as this may block the circulation of
air and increase energy consumption.
11. Use hermetically sealed recipients and plastic bags to keep food from drying
out, and to keep odors from mixing together.
12. Clean the food, bottles and containers before storing them in the
refrigerator. If necessary, dry them off first.
13. Do not place food inside the temperature sensor or along the rear inside wall
of the refrigerator.
14. Radishes, bananas, pumpkins, onions and canned foods do not need to be
refrigerated.
Cleaning and maintenance
Unplug the refrigerator before starting to clean it.
Never clean the refrigerator with flammable fluids such as alcohol, kerosene,
gasoline, thinner, solvents or chemical / abrasive products like detergents, acids
or vinegar. Cleaning products such as powdered detergents, abrasive cleansers,
alkaline cleansers, chemically treated cloths, solvents, alcohol and even hot
water should also not be used to clean the refrigerator, as they can damage the
paint and the plastic parts.
If you are not going to use the refrigerator for an extended period of time, unplug
it, clean and dry the inside, and then close it properly.
Do not clean the Refrigerator by throwing water directly on it, neither on the
outside, nor on the inside.
Inside
Before cleaning, remember that humid objects adhere easily to extremely cold
surfaces. For this reason, do not touch these surfaces with damp cloths, objects
or hands.
Clean the inside of the refrigerator with a cloth dampened in a solution of warm
water and baking soda (one spoonful of baking soda for each liter of water).
Never use metallic objects, brushes, abrasive or alkaline products to clean the
plastic surfaces inside the refrigerator.
Plastic parts should not be washed in hot water.
Door seals
The rubber door seals should be carefully cleaned with a damp cloth. Rinse and
dry them carefully to avoid damage.
Outside
Clean the outside of the refrigerator with a damp cloth dipped in warm water
and mild soap.
Once every 6 months, clean the back of the refrigerator with a vacuum cleaner or
a duster. The dust that accumulates there interferes with proper functioning of
the condenser, and therefore of the refrigerator, leading to higher energy
consumption. Disconnect the refrigerator before cleaning and do not touch the
condenser or the compressor, as they may be hot.
The drainage tray should be cleaned at least once a year.
Water will enter the refrigerator if the drainpipe becomes blocked; if this
happens, disassemble the light protector and wash out the drain pipe.
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