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Before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance operation, switch the product off by pressing
button (1) on the control panel for 3 seconds, then unplug the appliance or disconnect it from
the power supply.
Cleaning the freezer compartment
Defrosting of the freezer compartment is completely automatic.
If you wish to clean the compartment, switch the appliance off as previously indicated and proceed as
follows:
1. Open the freezer door and remove all the food, wrapping it close together in sheets of newspaper and
put in a very cool place or in a portable cooler.
2. Clean the inside of the freezer with a sponge soaked in a solution of lukewarm water and/or mild
detergent. Do not use abrasive substances.
3. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
4. Close the freezer door.
5. Reconnect the appliance to the power supply and press the button (1) again for 3 seconds. An acoustic
signal (temperature alarm) will sound; to deactivate it, press the button (11). When the red light (10)
goes off put the food back in the freezer.
Note:
• For a more thorough cleaning of the freezer compartment the glass shelves can be removed by slightly
lifting the front above the stop and pulling outwards.
• If the compartment is not used for prolonged periods, it is advisable to leave the freezer door open to
prevent the formation of mould, odours and oxidation.
Cleaning the refrigerator compartment
Refrigerator compartment defrosting is completely automatic.
Droplets of water on the rear wall inside the refrigerator compartment indicate that the automatic defrost
phase is in progress. The defrost water is automatically run into a drain hole and collected in a container,
where it evaporates.
Clean the defrost water drain hole regularly using the tool supplied, in order to ensure the constant and
correct flow of defrost water.
To clean the refrigerator compartment:
1. Press the button (1) on the control panel for 3 seconds and disconnect the appliance from the power
supply.
2. Empty the refrigerator compartment.
3. Clean the inside of the refrigerator with a sponge soaked in a solution of lukewarm water and/or mild
detergent. Do not use abrasive substances.
4. Rinse and dry with a soft cloth.
5. Press the button (1) again for 3 seconds to restore the refrigerator compartment operation.
6. Clean the outside using a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive paste or scouring pads, stain removers (e.g.
acetone or trichloroethylene) or vinegar.
Note:
If the compartment is not used for prolonged periods, it is advisable to leave the refrigerator door open to
prevent the formation of mould, odours and oxidation.
Maintenance and cleaning
