Switching on and off
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Switching off for longer
periods of time
If, during a long absence, the
refrigeration appliance is switched off
but not cleaned and the door(s) left
shut, there is a risk of mould forming
inside the appliance.
It is essential to clean the
refrigeration appliance.
If the refrigeration appliance is not
going to be used for a longer period of
time, observe the following:
Switch the refrigeration appliance off.
Switch off at the wall and remove the
plug from the socket, or disconnect
the mains fuse.
empty the ice-cube drawer,
close the stopcock for the water
supply pipework,
Clean the refrigeration appliance and
leave the door ajar to air the
appliance and avoid odours building
up inside.