User manual

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Switching off the appliance
To switch off the appliance, turn the temperature regulator to position "0"
or disconnect from the electricity supply.
If the appliance is not going to be used for an extended period:
1. Remove all refrigerated and deep-frozen packages as well as ice trays.
2. Remove the mains plug or switch off.
3. Defrost freezer compartment and clean thoroughly (see section: “Clea-
ning and Care”).
4. Leave the door open to avoid the build up of odours.
this operation it is not necessary to switch off the power supply or to
remove the foodstuffs.
However when the ice becomes very thick on the inner liner, comple-
te defrosting should be carried out as follows:
1. Remove the frozen food from the freezer, wrap it in several layers of
newspaper and put it in a very cool place.
2. Switch off the appliance and
pull out the plug or turn the tem-
perature selector to “0” OFF.
3. Leave the freezer compart-
ment door open.
4. Insert the plastic scraper into
the recess provided under the
defrost water channel and pla-
ce a collecting basin under it.
5. Once defrosting is completed
keep the scraper for future
use.
6. Turn the thermostat knob to the required setting and replace the plug
in the power socket.
Warning!
Never use metal tools to scrape off the frost
Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means to speed up
the thawing process.
A temperature rise of the frozen food packs, during defrosting, may
shorten their safe storage life.
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Cleaning and Care
For hygienic reasons the appliance interior, including interior acces-
sories, should be cleaned regularly.
Warning!
Before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance, disconnect the appli-
ance from the electricity supply or turn the temperature regulator to “0”.
• Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner. Moisture could
accumulate in electrical components, which could cause an electri-
cal shock! Hot vapours can lead to the damage of plastic parts.
• The appliance must be dry before it is placed back into service.
Warning!
• Ethereal oils and organic solvents can attack plastic parts, e.g.
– lemon juice or the juice from orange peel,
– butyric acid;
– cleansers which contain acetic acid.
Do not allow such substances to come into contact with appliance parts.
Do not use any abrasive cleansers.
1. Remove frozen food and the food from the refrigerator. Wrap frozen food
in several layers of newspaper. Store it in a cool place, well covered.
2. Clean the appliance and the
interior accessories with
lukewarm water, with a little
bicarbonate of soda added (
5ml to 0,5 litre of water). Com-
mercially available dish
washing detergents may also
be used.
3. Dry the appliance thoroughly.
4. Check the water drain hole on
the rear wall of the fridge. Clear
a blocked drain hole with the
aid of the drain cleaning tool
included with the appliance.
5. After everything is dry place appliance back into service.