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Warning: Repairs must be carried
out by authorised persons only.
Repairs carried out by incompetent
persons create a user risk.
Unplug the refrigerator from the
wall socket when you clean the
refrigerator.
Maintenance and Cleaning
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1. Always disconnect the plug from the
mains socket before cleaning.
2. Never use any sharp instruments or
abrasive substances, soap, household
cleaner, detergent or wax polish for cleaning.
3. Use luke warm water to clean the cabinet
of the refrigerator and wipe it dry.
4. Use a damp cloth wrung out in a solution
of one teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda to
two litres of water to clean the interior and
wipe it dry with a soft cloth.
5. Make sure that no water enters the
temperature control box or lamp housing and
other electrical items.
6. If the refrigerator is not going to be used
for a long period of time, switch it off and
unplug the power cable, remove all food,
clean it and leave the door ajar.
7. Any dust that gathers on the condenser,
which is located at the back of the
refrigerator, should be removed once a year
with a vacuum cleaner or dusted using a soft
bristle brush.
8. Check door seals regularly to ensure they
are clean and free from food particles.
9. Never:
• Clean the refrigerator with unsuitable
material; e.g. petroleum based products.
• Subject it to high temperatures in any way,
• Scour, rub etc., with abrasive material.
10. Always ensure that the defrost drain,
located below the back wall evaporator in
the refrigerator section, is clean and free
from obstructions.
11. Shelves and freezer baskets may be
removed for cleaning purposes. Replace
baskets in original positions. To remove a
freezer drawer, pull it as far as possible, tilt it
upwards and then pull it out completely.
12. There is no need to defrost semi no frost
models, the freezer defrosts automatically.
For static models see defrosting.
Warning: Do not damage the
refrigerant circuit. Do not use
electrical appliances inside the
food storage compartments of the
refrigerator, unless they have
been recommended by the
manufacturer.
13. To remove the freezer flap door, first
open the door 75 mm then gently pull it off.
Make sure that the flap is in place before
closing the freezer door.
14. Avoid spillage of food particularly small
items like rice, peas, beans through the fan
guard as they may cause the cooling system
to block and therefore operate less
efficiently.
If your refrigerator is not going to be used for
a long period of time, unplug the power
cable, remove all food, clean it and leave the
door ajar.
Spillages, especially citric and acidic juices,
must be wiped up immediately as they could
stain the interior of the refrigerator.
Shelves and freezer baskets, where fitted,
may be removed for cleaning purposes.
Protection of plastic surfaces
Do not place liquid oils or oil-cooked meals in
your refrigerator in unsealed containers as
they may damage the plastic surfaces.
In case of spilling or smearing oil on the
plastic surfaces, clean and rinse the relevant
part of the surface at once with warm water.
Replacing the illumination lamp
To change the lamp used for illumination of
your refrigerator, please call your Authorized
Service.