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HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE FREEZER
Before any cleaning or maintenance
operation, unplug the appliance from the
mains or disconnect the electrical power
supply. Defrost the freezer compartment
once or twice a year, or when the ice on the
walls reaches a thickness of 3 mm.
If possible, defrost the freezer compartment
when it is nearly empty.
If there is frozen food in the freezer, switch on
the fast freeze function for a few hours before
defrosting in order to chill food as much as
possible.
Remove the food from the freezer
compartment, wrap in a newspaper and
group together in a cool place or in a portable
cooler.
Disconnect the freezer from the mains
power supply.
Leave the freezer door open to allow the frost
to melt.
Pull out the defrost water drain and place a
basin underneath the outlet.
Clean the interior of the freezer compartment
with a sponge and warm water and/or neutral
detergent.
Do not use abrasive substances.
Rinse the interior and dry thoroughly.
Close the freezer and select the fast freeze
function. Place the food back in the freezer
and wait several hours before deselecting the
fast freeze function.
Prolonged disuse
Empty the freezer.
Disconnect the freezer from the mains power
supply.
Defrost and clean.
Leave the doors open to prevent formation of
unpleasant odours.
Door seal
Clean the door seal from time to time with
water, drying thoroughly with a cloth.
Never apply oil or grease.
Important
Ensure the vents and grilles are unobstructed
in order to allow proper circulation of air.
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