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De-frosting and cleaning
∙ Always remove the plug from the wall socket before
cleaning.
∙ Do not pour water over or inside the unit.
∙ For frequent cleaning we recommend the use of warm water
with some mild detergent. To prevent any unpleasant odour
within the refrigerator, it should be cleaned about once a
month.
∙ Any accessories should be cleaned separately with soapy
water. Do not put them in a dishwasher.
∙ Do not use abrasives or harsh cleaning solutions or any
cleaning agents that contain alcohol.
∙ After cleaning, thoroughly clean all surfaces with fresh water
before wiping them completely dry. When re-inserting the
plug into the wall socket ensure that you have dry hands.
∙ To save energy and to ensure optimum performance, the
condenser (at the rear) as well as the compressor should
be cleaned at least twice a year with a broom or a vacuum
cleaner.
∙ Take care not to remove or damage the rating plate inside
the cabinet during cleaning.
When de-frosting the freezer compartment
Once the build-up of ice inside the freezer compartment has
reached a thickness of 2-4 mm, it needs to be de-frosted. This
should be done at least twice a year.
∙ Ensure that the plug has been removed from the wall
socket.
∙ Remove all food from the compartment and store it in a
cool location, eg together with pre-frozen freezer-packs
in a closed plastic container. Note that, even with a slight
increase in temperature, the storage life will be shortened
and the food should be used as soon as possible.
∙ Keep the door open. To accelerate defrosting, one or several
containers with hot (but not boiling) water may be placed
inside the freezer compartment.
Warning: do not use any external device or other means
(e.g. heaters or heating fans) to accelerate de-frosting.
∙ After cleaning, ensure that the freezer compartment is
thoroughly dried and set the temperature control to its
maximum position. After 24 hours. it may turned back to its
normal setting.
Defrosting the refrigerator cabinet :
The integral vapouriser is sealed in foam in the rear wall; you
may therefore notice a build-up of frost around the rear area.
This layer of frost will start melting when the compressor is not
working. Through a system of hoses, the melt-water drains
into the collection tray below the compressor, where it will be
absorbed into the surrounding air. The unit does not therefore
require de-frosting, but only proper cleaning instead.
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∙ To enable the melt-water to drain freely, always ensure that
the channel and discharge opening in the cabinet are free of
any blockage.
Energy saving tips
∙ The appliance should be set up in a well-ventilated, dry
room.
∙ Do not expose the appliance to direct sunlight, and do not
position it next to any heat sources (radiators, cookers etc).
If this cannot be avoided, however, suitable insulation must be
installed between the heat source and the unit.
∙ Do not cover the ventilation openings and grilles, and ensure
suffi cient air circulation behind the unit.
∙ The compressor (at the rear) should be cleaned at regular
intervals. Accumulated dust causes an increase in energy
consumption.
∙ Warm food should be allowed to cool down before it is
stored inside.
∙ To prevent an increased build-up of ice, do not leave the
doors open for too long when loading or taking out food.
∙ Frequent de-frosting helps to save energy. For detailed
information on cleaning the appliance, please refer to the
section De-frosting and cleaning.
∙ Do not set a lower-than-necessary temperature. For detailed
information on the temperature settings, please refer to the
section Temperature control.
Trouble-shooting
Certain typical sounds can be heard when the appliance is
switched on. These sounds are:
∙ caused by the
electrical motor within
the compressor
assembly; during
compressor start-up
the sound level will be
slightly higher for a
limited period of time.
∙ caused by the cooling agent fl owing through the circuit.
The following table lists possible malfunctions and their
probable causes and solutions. In the event of operational
problems, check fi rst whether a solution can be found using this
table. If the problem persists, disconnect the appliance from the
mains power and contact our Customer Service Department.