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Care and Cleaning
To clean the parts in steel use a microfiber cloth
and the sponge provided in the kit with the
appliance.
Always use the cloth and sponge in the direction of
the steel’s satin finish.
Every now and then, to make to steel shiny, wipe
with a slightly damp microfiber cloth.
Do not use the sponge on aluminium parts, such as
the handles and the profiles of the glass shelves.
You should use special care to keep free of
obstructions the ventilation openings in the
appliance or in the cabinet that houses it.
Scrupulously follow the detailed directions that
can be found in the provided kit and never use
abrasive or metallic products which could
scratch and damage the satin finishing on the
appliance permanently.
Before performing any sort of cleaning,
disconnect the appliance from the electrical
power supply. Make sure you do not damage the
refrigerant circuit in any way.
Clean the internal and removable parts by washing
them with a solution of lukewarm water, a small
amount of dishwashing detergent and a pinch of
baking soda.
Rinse and dry right away.
Do not use mechanical devices or other methods to
speed up defrosting.
Do not use water on the electrical parts, lights
and control panel.
Do not bring cold glass parts into contact with
boiling water.
Do not wash any parts of the refrigerator in a
dishwashing machine since this could damage or
irreparably deform the parts.
Behind the front ventilation grille (at the bottom of
the appliance) is a sponge filter which protects the
ventilation system from dust. To clean it, use a
vacuum cleaner on maximum suction with a soft
brush attachment, passing it over the slats of the
grille. If there is a heavy build-up of dust, the air
vent can be removed to allow more thorough
cleaning of the filter. In this case, check the
condition of the finned condenser and clean it too if
necessary.
Proceed as follows:
Switch off the appliance by pressing Unit on
the main control panel for around 3 seconds.
Unscrew the ventilation grille in the plinth and
remove it.
Clean the ventilation grille and filter thoroughly
with a vacuum cleaner.
Wait for approximately 30 minutes to allow the
condenser to reach ambient temperature.
Clean the condenser thoroughly to remove all
traces of dust, as shown in the figure, taking care
not to damage it. Switch the appliance back on by
pressing the Unit button again for
approximately 3 seconds.
The fins on the condenser are sharp, use suitable
protective clothing on hands and arms to clean
the condenser safely.
Internal cleaning
Cleaning the ventilation grille, filter and condenser
