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Hints for the storage of frozen food
• Ensure that frozen food has been
stored correctly by the food retailer
• Once defrosted, food will deteriorate
rapidly and should not be re-frozen.
Do not exceed the storage period indi-
cated by the food manufacturer.
8.3 Switching off your appliance
If the appliance needs to be switched
off for an extended period, the following
steps should be taken to prevent mould
on the appliance.
1. Remove all food.
2. Remove the power plug from the
mains socket.
3. Clean and dry the interior thoroughly.
4. Ensure that all the doors are wedged
open slightly to allow air to circulate.
9. CLEANING AND CARE
For hygienic reasons the appliance
(including exterior and interior accesso-
ries) should be cleaned regularly at least
every two months.
CAUTION!
The appliance must not be
connected to the mains during
cleaning. Danger of electrical
shock! Before c leaning switch the
appliance off and remove the plug
from the mains socket.
9.1 Exterior cleaning
To maintain good appearance of your ap-
pliance, you should clean it regularly.
– Wipe the digital panel and display
panel with a clean, soft cloth.
– Spray water onto the cleaning cloth
instead of spraying directly on the
surface of the appl iance. This
helps ensure an even distribution of
moisture to the surface.
– Clean the doors, handles and cabi-
net surfaces with a mild detergent
and then wipe dry with a soft cloth.
CAUTION!
– Don’t use sharp objects as
they are likely to scratch the
surface.
– Don’t use Thinner, Car de-
tergent, Clorox, ethereal oil,
abrasive cleansers or organic
solvent such as Benzene for
cleaning. They may damage
the surface of the appliance
and may cause re.
9.2 Interior cleaning
• You should clean the appliance interior
regularly. It will be easier to clean
when food stocks are low. Wipe the
inside of the fridge freezer with a
weak solution of bicarbonate of soda,
and then rinse with warm water using
a wrung-out sponge or cloth. Wipe
completely dry before replacing the
shelves and baskets. Thoroughly dry
all surfaces and removable parts.
• Although this appliance automatically
defrosts, a layer of frost may occur
on the freezer compartment’s interior
walls if the freezer door is opened
frequently or kept open too long. If the
frost is too thick, choose a time when
the supply of food stocks are low and
proceed as follows:
1. Remove existing food and acces-
sories baskets, unplug the appli-
ance from the mains power and
leave the doors open. Ventilate the
room thoroughly to accelerate the
thawing process.
2. When defrosting is completed,
clean your freezer as described
above.
CAUTION!
Don’t use sharp objects to remove
frost from the freezer compart-
ment. Only after the interior is
completely dry should the appli-
ance be switched back on and
plugged back into the mains
socket.