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Care and Maintenance
Defrosting the bar freezer
When? For the most ecient operation and minimum energy consumption, defrost the bar
freezer when the frost accumulated on the evaporator is about 5mm thick.
How? Turn the thermostat dial to the min position and unplug the bar freezer. Remove
perishable food items from the freezer and keep them in another freezer or cooler bag to
protect the food.
Defrosting usually takes a few hours. After defrosting, dry the food compartments and
return the thermostat dial to the desired position.
To defrost quickly, remove all foods from the freezer and leave the door open.
CAUTION:
Do not use boiling water because it may damage the plastic parts. Never use
a sharp or metallic instrument to remove frost as it may damage the cooling
system. Use a plastic scraper, if required.
Cleaning the bar freezer
• CAUTION: Before cleaning the freezer, make sure to turn the temperature control to the
[0] position, unplug the bar freezer and remove the food and shelves.
• Wash the inside surfaces with a warm water and baking soda solution. The solution
should be about 2 tablespoons of baking soda to 1.2L of water. Wring excess water out
of the sponge or cloth before cleaning around the temperature control or any electrical
parts.
• Clean the shelves and inside freezer, as well as the outside of the freezer, with a mild
detergent solution and warm water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
• Never use acids, chemical thinners, petrol, benzene or the like for cleaning any part of
the bar freezer.
• It is advisable to periodically clean the refrigeration system at the back of the appliance
with a duster or vacuum cleaner.
Power failure
Most power failures are corrected within a few hours and should not affect the temperature
of your freezer if you minimise the number of times the door is opened. If the power is going
to be off for a longer period of time, take appropriate steps to protect your food.
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