cleaning and maintenance
IMPORTANT:
Unplug the appliance before performing any
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cleaning or maintenance work.
Never use abrasive or caustic products, or sponges
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with scouring pads to clean the inside or outside of
your appliance.
Defrosting
REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT
Your refrigerator's defrosting system is automatic. The back of the appliance gets covered with frost
when the compressor is running and defrosts when the compressor is off. When the frost melts, the
water evaporates by itself.
The defrosting water chute and drain line must be cleaned periodically to ensure that the defrost water
drains continuously.
You can also pour ½ glass of water into the drain opening for cleaning.
FREEZER COMPARTMENT
The freezer compartment must always be defrosted when the frost layer has reached a thickness of
about 4 mm. In all cases, this compartment must be defrosted at least once a year.
To defrost, you can use a plastic scraper or any plastic utensil, but never a metal tool or an electrical
appliance that could damage the freezer.
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