Defrosting Aids
To speed up defrosting it’s best to put a
saucepan with hot water on one of the
freezing grids.
Caution when using defrosting sprays!
These can form explosive mixtures, contain
solvents or propellents which can affect
plastics, or even damage your health.
If possible, do not scratch off frost or ice,
since this can damage the freezer grids.
Local build-ups of frost or ice in some areas
of the appliance can be reduced with a
plastic scraper.
Never scrape the frost away, right down to
the grid.
It’s always preferable to let the appliance
defrost by itself.
Before starting to clean always unplug
from the power supply, switch off the
household fuse or take it out.
Clean the refrigerator at least once a month.
It is practical to clean the freezer each time
it is defrosted.
Do not allow cleaning water to get into the
control panel or inside light. Lukewarm
water with a little washing-up liquid or mild
disinfectant is suitable for cleaning the
whole of the appliance, except the door’s
insulating strip. Cleaning agents containing
abrasives or acids are not suitable, and
neither are chemical solvents.
Clean the door seal with clear water only,
and then rub thoroughly dry.
The defrosting-water conductor (Fig.
l
/5)
and defrosting-water outlet (Fig.
l
/6)
should be cleaned more frequently so that
the defrosting-water can drain away freely.
To clean the holes, pierce with a toothpick
or similar object. Do not allow cleaning
water to filter through the outlet and reach
the defrosting drain.
Keep the grooves of the ventilator case
clean (Fig.
a
/18).
The outside panels of the appliance can be
treated with a normal enamel-cleaning
agent. During cleaning keep the doors of the
appliance closed to prevent the agent from
reaching the plastic parts inside.
After cleaning remember to reconnect the
appliance and switch it on.
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Defrosting Cleaning
