User manual

Care and cleaning
Warning! Refer to Safety
chapters.
General warnings
Caution! Unplug the appliance
before carrying out any
maintenance operation.
This appliance contains
hydrocarbons in its cooling unit;
maintenance and recharging must
therefore only be carried out by
authorized technicians.
The accessories and parts of the
appliance are not suitable for
washing in a dishwasher.
Periodic cleaning
Caution! Do not pull, move or
damage any pipes and/or
cables inside the cabinet.
Caution! Take care of not to
damage the cooling system.
Caution! When moving the
cabinet, lift it by the front
edge to avoid scratching the
floor.
The equipment has to be cleaned regularly:
1. Clean the inside and accessories with
lukewarm water and some neutral soap.
2. Regularly check the door seals and wipe clean
to ensure they are clean and free from debris.
3. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
4. If accessible, clean the condenser and the
compressor at the back of the appliance with a
brush.
This operation will improve the performance
of the appliance and save electricity
consumption.
Defrosting the freezer
The freezer compartment is frost free. This
means that there is no build up of frost when it
is in operation, neither on the internal walls nor
on the foods.
Periods of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for long
periods, take the following precautions:
1. Disconnect the appliance from electricity
supply.
2. Remove all food.
3. Clean the appliance and all accessories.
4. Leave the door/doors open to prevent
unpleasant smells.
Warning! If you want to keep
the appliance switched on, ask
somebody to check it once in
a while to prevent the food
inside from spoiling in case of
a power failure.
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