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Hints and Tips
Normal Operating Sounds
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You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling
sounds when the refrigerant is pumped
through the coils or tubing at the rear, to
the cooling plate/evaporator.
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When the compressor is on, the refrigerant
is being pumped round and you will hear a
whirring sound or pulsating noise from the
compressor.
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A thermostat controls the compressor and
you will hear a faint click when the thermo-
stat cuts in and out.
Food Storage
To obtain the best performance from your refri-
gerator:
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Do not store warm food or evaporating
liquids.
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Do not store food uncovered.
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Keep the time between buying chilled food
and placing it in your refrigerator as short
as possible.
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Do not push food together too much, try to
allow air to circulate around each item.
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Energy Saving Advice
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Do not install the appliance close to
sources of heat, such as a cooker, dishwa-
sher or radiator.
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Locate the appliance in a cool well ventila-
ted room and make sure that the air ope-
nings of the appliance are not obstructed.
•
Always leave warm food to cool down to
room temperature before placing in the
fridge.
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Try to avoid keeping the door open for long
periods or opening the door too frequently
as warm air will enter the cabinet and
cause the compressor to switch on unne-
cessarily often.
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Ensure there are no obstructions preven-
ting the door from closing properly.
Maintenance and Cleaning
Before any maintenance or cleaning work is
carried out DISCONNECT the appliance from
the ELECTRICITY supply.
Internal Cleaning
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Remove frozen food and the food from the
refrigerator. Wrap frozen food in several
layers of newspaper. Store it in a cool
place, well covered.
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Defrost the freezer compartment prior to
cleaning (see "Defrosting" section).
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Clean the inside and accessories with
warm water and bicarbonate of soda (5 ml
to 0.5 litre of water). Rinse and dry
thoroughly.
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Warning!
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Do not use detergents, abrasive powders,
highly perfumed cleaning products, wax
polishes or cleaning products containing
bleach or alcohol.
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Clean the drain hole of the water through
at regular intervals and ensure that the
drain hole is clear at all times. If blocked,
carefully clear using a piece of flexible cur-
tain wire inserted into the drain outlet to
remove the blockage. To do this remove
the small plastic storage shelf at the base
of the rear wall of the fridge and, after cle-
aning, replace.
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Regularly check the door seals and wipe
clean to ensure they are clean and free
from debris.
External Cleaning
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Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy
water.
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Warning!
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Do not use abrasive products
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There are sharp edges on the underside of
the product so care should be taken when
cleaning.
