Periodic cleaningPeriods of non-operation
Clean the inside with warm water and bicarbonate of
When the appliance is not in use for long periods,
soda. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
take the following precautions:
remove the plug from the wall socket;
Defrosting
remove all food;
The freezer compartment, however, will become
defrost and clean the interior and all accessories;
progressively covered with frost. This should be
removed with the special plastic scraper provided,leave the door ajar to allow air to circulate to prevent
whenever the thickness of the frost exceeds 4 mm.unpleasant smells.
During 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, complete defrosting should be carried out
and it is advisable to carry out this operation when
the appliance is empty.
To carry out complete defrosting of the freezer
compartment proceed as follows:
1. pull out the plug from the wall socket or turn the
thermostat knob to the �OE setting;
2. remove any stored food, wrap it in several layersD068
of newspaper and put it in a cool place;
3. leave the door open, insert the plastic scraper in
the appropriate seating at the bottom centre,Important:
placing a basin underneath to collect the defrost
water;Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost
from the evaporator as you could damage it.
4. when defrosting is completed, dry the interior
thoroughly and refit the plug; keep the scraper forDo not use a maechanical device or any artificial
future use;means to speed up the thawing process other
5. turn the thermostat knob back to the requiredthan those recommended by the manufacturer.
setting or replace the plug in the power socket.
A temperature rise of the frozen food packs,
After letting the appliance run for at least half an
during defrosting, may shorten their safe
hour, replace the previously removed food into
storage life. s
the compartment.
CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS
If the appliance is not functioning properly, checkopening is not obstructed (see ODefrosting�
that:section).
Y the plug is firmly in the wall socket and the mainsY If your appliance is still not working properly after
power switch is on;making the above checks, contact the nearest
service centre.
Y there is an electricity supply (find out by plugging
in another appliance);To obtain fast service, it is essential that when you
apply for it you specify the model and serial number
Y the thermostat knob is in the correct position.
of your appliance which can be found on the
Y If there are water drops on the bottom of theguarantee certificate or on the rating plate located
cabinet, check that the defrost water draininside the appliance, on the bottom left-hand side.
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