VOX electronics VF2510F Manual De Usuario página 21

Hints for storage of frozen food
To obtain the best performance from this appliance, you should:
• make sure that the commercially frozen foodstuffs were adequately stored by the retailer;
• be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the food store to the freezer in
the shortest possible time;
• not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary.
• once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and cannot be refrozen.
• not exceed the storage period indicated by the food manufacture.
Cleaning
For hygienic reasons the appliance interior, including interior accessories, should be cleaned
regularly.
Caution! The appliance must not be connected to the mains during cleaning.
Danger of electrical shock! Before cleaning switch the appliance off and remove the
plug from the mains, or switch off or turn out the circuit breaker or fuse. Never clean
the appliance with a steam cleaner. Moisture could accumulate in electrical
components, danger of electrical shock! Hot vapors can lead to the damage of
plastic parts. The appliance must be dry before it is placed back into service.
Important! Ethereal oils and organic solvents can attack plastic parts, e.g. lemon
juice or the juice form orange peel, butyric acid, cleanser that contain acetic acid.
• Do not allow such substances to come into contact the appliance parts.
• Do not use any abrasive cleaners.
• Remove the food from the freezer. Store them in a cool place, well covered.
• Switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains, or switch off or turn out the
circuit breaker of fuse.
• Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with a cloth and Iukewarm water.
After cleaning wipe with fresh water and rub dry.
• Accumulation of dust at the condenser increases energy consumption. For this reason
carefully clean the condenser at the back of the appliance once a year with a soft
brush or a vacuum cleaner.'*
• After everything is dry place appliance back into service.
Defrosting of the freezer
The freezer compartment, however, will become progressively covered with frost. This should
be removed. Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost from the evaporator as you could
damage it.
However, when the ice becomes very thick on the inner liner, complete defrosting should be
carried out as follows:
• pull out the plug from the socket;
• remove all stored food, wrap it in several layers of newspaper and put it in a cool place;
• keep the door open, and placing a basin underneath of the appliance to collect the defrost water;
• when defrosting is completed, dry the interior thoroughly;
• place the plug in the power socket to run the appliance again.
1) If the condenser is at back of appliance.
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