420L Fridge Installation and Operations Manual
Kelvinator Refrigeration Cleaning your refrigerator/Energy consumption 11
Energy consumption
(electricity costs)
Cleaning your refrigerator
warnin g
Before cleaning: Turn appliance off at the power point,
then remove power cord from socket. This will make
sure there is no chance of getting an electric shock.
Doors and exterior
You should only clean the doors with lukewarm soapy
water and a soft cloth, rinsing with clean water and then
wipe the surface with clean water and a soft clean cloth
to remove soap residue.
caution
Do not use stainless steel cleaners, abrasive pads or
other cleaners as they are likely to scratch the surface.
Damage to this product after delivery is not covered
by your warranty.
Interior
You should clean the appliance interior regularly. It will be
easiest to clean when the food supply is low. Wash the interior
with a soft cloth and use an unscented mild soap with luke-
warm water. Thoroughly dry all surfaces and removable parts.
Avoid getting water on appliance controls. If you have taken
out any removable parts, replace them and switch the power
on before re-stocking the appliance with food. Naturally,
you should keep the interior of your appliance hygienic by
promptly and thoroughly wiping up any food spills.
Door seals
Take care to keep door seals clean. Sticky food and drink
can cause seals to stick to the cabinet and tear when you
open the door. Wash seal with a mild detergent and warm
water. Rinse thoroughly and dry.
warnin g
Never use hot water, solvents, commercial kitchen
cleaners, aerosol cleaners, metal polishes, caustic or
abrasive cleaners, or scourers to clean this appliance,
as they will damage it. Many commercially available
cleaning products and detergents contain solvents
use only a soft cloth with an unscented mild soap
and lukewarm water.
The following guide will help you reduce the running cost
of your new refrigerator. This will save you money and help
conserve our valuable energy resources.
1. If you keep your old refrigerator, save power by
switching it off when not in use.
2. Do not set your freezer temperature too low. After 24 hours,
ice cream should be rm but able to be scooped out
with a spoon without bending the handle. If ice cream is
rmer than this (or too soft), adjust the freezer temperature
controls (see ‘Temperature control’, page 8).
3. Ensure that the refrigerator doors seal properly as
you close them.
4. Before you open the refrigerator doors, decide what
you want to put in or take out. This will minimize the
time you have the doors open.
5. It is best to have the refrigerator in a place that is out
of direct sunlight and away from heating appliances
of any kind. For example, do not place the refrigerator
next to a cooker, stove or dishwasher.
6. Allow hot foods to cool to room temperature
before you put them in your freezer.
7. Thaw frozen food in the refrigerator section.
8. If you keep the freezer compartment lled to
capacity, your food mass will help maintain the
freezer temperature when you open the door.
9. Do not block air vents. Doing so may cause the
refrigerator to run longer and use more energy.
Turning off the refrigerator
If you are leaving for a short holiday, there is no need
to turn off your refrigerator .
If you are going on a long holiday and want to turn the
refrigerator off, follow the steps below.
1. Take all the food out of the refrigerator and freezer
compartments.
2. Switch off the refrigerator and remove the electric
cord from the power point.
3. Clean the inside.
4. Leave the doors open. This prevents bacteria from
growing and causing smells in the refrigerator.
Power failure
If there is a power failure in your area, keep the door to the
freezer closed. Most foods in your freezer will stay frozen for
24 hours.