Operation Manual

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cleaning & maintenance
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Before cleaning the refrigerator always unplug the appliance.
Clean the interior of the appliance. Use warm water and a neutral detergent to prevent any bad smells occurring. After cleaning, rinse
the interior with clean water and rub dry. Leave the appliance to dry for 1 to 2 hours. Simply remove the shelves, drawer and door
compartments to clean them by hand. Do not clean the interior accessories in the dishwasher.
Clean the outside of the refrigerator and the gasket with a soft moist cloth.
We recommend that you dus the back of the appliance with a cloth or vacuum cleaner once a year in order to maintain a good output
and low energy consumption.
REPLACING THE BULB
When replacing the bulb, proceed as follows:
• Unplug the appliance from the power supply.
• Press the hooks (A) on the sides of the light cover top and remove the light cover (B).
• First check if the bulb is fully screwed in.
• If the bulb is defective, replace it with a bulb of the same type (C): maximum 15 Watt, socket E14. This kind is widely available.
• Place the cover in its place.
• Wait 5 minutes before plugging the appliance back into the power supply.
DEFROSTING THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT
The defrosting of the refrigerator compartment is completely automatic. Droplets of water on the rear wall of the refrigerator
compartment indicate that the periodic automatic defrost cycle is in progress. The defrost water is automatically routed to a drain
outlet and into a container from which it evaporates. The drain hole should be cleaned periodically with the defrost drain plug to
prevent the water from collecting on the bottom of the refrigerator instead of flowing out.
DEFROSTING THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT
Defrost the freezer compartment when the layer of ice reaches a thickness of 3 to 5 mm. Keep the contents of the freezer in a cool
place and wrapped in blankets or newspapers. Switch the thermostat off. Defrost the freezer compartment.
You can speed up the defrosting process by placing a bowl of hot water in the freezer. Do not use sharp metal objects for this
operation. They could puncture the refrigerator circuit and cause irreparable damage to the unit. Use the plastic scraper provided.
Clean and dry the freezer. Switch the thermostat on to the right setting. When the freezer compartment reaches its correct
temperature, replace the food items.
Warning: Never remove the ice with the aid of sharp objects, defrost sprays, a hair-drier, a heater, or similar items. This may lead to
unsafe situations and may cause irreparable damage to the appliance.
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