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Care and cleaning
Always disconnect the appliance from the power supply before any cleaning or maintenance.
Both fridge and freezer are frost free and as such this appliance is designed not to require defrosting.
The fridge and freezer sections should be cleaned using a solution of bicarbonate of soda and lukewarm water. Do not use abrasive
products or detergents. After washing, rinse and dry thoroughly.
Clean the shelves and balconies separately by hand with soap and water. Do not put them in the dishwasher.
Once cleaning is complete, then reconnect the power.
If the appliance is not to used for prolonged periods of time, unplug and clean the appliance. The doors should be left slightly open
to prevent the formation of mildew and smell.
Defrosting the fridge
The fridge is cooled by convection using cold air forced through channels at the rear of the fridge. No defrosting is required.
Defrosting the freezer
The freezer is frost free and as such is designed not to require defrosting.
To switch off the compressor for a short period of time and so to force a defrost cycle, push and hold the Audio Alert Release /
Force Defrost button for approximately five seconds. After 20 seconds, the defrosting process will begin.