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• Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if
not packed, must not be kept in the
refrigerator.
Care and cleaning
Warning! Refer to Safety
chapters.
General warnings
Caution! Unplug the appliance
before carrying out any
maintenance operation.
This appliance contains
hydrocarbons in its cooling unit;
maintenance and recharging
must therefore only be carried
out by authorized technicians.
The accessories and parts of the
appliance are not suitable for
washing in a dishwasher.
Periodic cleaning
Caution! Do not pull, move or
damage any pipes and/or
cables inside the cabinet.
Caution! Take care of not to
damage the cooling system.
Caution! When moving the
cabinet, lift it by the front edge to
avoid scratching the floor.
The equipment has to be cleaned regularly:
1. Clean the inside and accessories with
lukewarm water and some neutral soap.
2. Regularly check the door seals and wipe
clean to ensure they are clean and free
from debris.
3. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
4. If accessible, clean the condenser and
the compressor at the back of the
appliance with a brush.
This operation will improve the
performance of the appliance and save
electricity consumption.
Defrosting of the refrigerator
Frost is automatically eliminated from the
evaporator of the refrigerator compartment
every time the motor compressor stops,
during normal use. The defrost water drains
out through a trough into a special
container at the back of the appliance, over
the motor compressor, where it evaporates.
It is important to periodically clean the
defrost water drain hole in the middle of the
refrigerator compartment channel to
prevent the water overflowing and dripping
onto the food inside. Use the special
cleaner provided, which you will find
already inserted into the drain hole.
Periods of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for long
periods, take the following precautions:
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