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Cleaning and maintenance

Regularly clean the appliance using a cloth and a

solution of warm water, with some soft detergent

suitable for cleaning the inside of the refrigerator

compartment. Do not use abrasive detergents or

tools. To ensure continuous and correct flow of

defrost water, regularly clean the inside of the

draining hole on the back of the refrigerator near the

fruit and vegetable drawer, using the tool provided

(see fig.1).

Before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance

operation, unplug the appliance or disconnect it

from the power supply.

fig. 1

Defrosting the freezer compartment

The freezer should be defrosted once or twice a

year or when excessive frost is present (3 mm

thickness).

The formation of frost is normal. The amount and

rate at which frost accumulates depends on room

conditions and how often the door is open.

To defrost the unit, switch off the freezer compartment

or the whole appliance, depending on the model,

and remove all food products.

Clean the inside of the freezer. Rinse and dry

thoroughly. Switch the freezer compartment, or the

whole appliance, back on and store the food inside.

Storing food

Wrap food so that no water, moisture or condensate

can enter; this will prevent odours or aromas going

from one part to another in the refrigerator, ensuring

better preservation of frozen foods.

Never place hot food in the freezer. Cooling hot

foods before freezing saves energy and prolongs

the life of the appliance.

If the appliance is not going to be used

Disconnect the appliance from the power supply,

remove all the food, defrost and clean. Leave the

doors open enough for air to circulate inside the

compartments. This will prevent the formation of

mould and bad odours.

In case of power failures

Keep the doors of the appliance closed. In this way

the stored food will stay cold as long as possible.

Do not refreeze partially thawed food, consume it

within 24 hours.