6.2 Periodic cleaning
Clean the equipment regularly:
• Clean the inside and accessories with
lukewarm water and neutral soap. Rinse
and wipe them dry.
• Wipe down the door seals regularly.
6.3 Defrosting of the fridge
Frost is automatically eliminated from the
evaporator of the fridge compartment during
normal use. The defrost water drains out
through a trough into a special container
where it evaporates.
Regularly clean the defrost water drain hole
in the middle of the fridge compartment
channel.
Use the tube cleaner provided with the
appliance.
6.4 Defrosting of the freezer
CAUTION!
Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off
frost from the evaporator.
Use only accessories recommended by
the manufacturer to speed up thawing.
7. TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
7.1 What to do if...
Problem
The appliance does not operate.
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Set a lower temperature about 12 h
prior to defrosting.
It is normal for a thin layer of frost to form on
the freezer shelves and around the top
compartment. Defrost the freezer when the
frost layer reaches a thickness of about 3-5
mm.
1. Switch off and unplug the appliance.
2. Remove stored food.
3. Leave the door open and protect the floor
from the water.
4. Put a pot of warm water in the freezer
compartment in order to speed up the
defrosting.
5. Dry the interior after defrosting.
6. Switch on the appliance. Close the door.
7. Set the lowest temperature for at least 3
hbefore you put the food back into the
freezer compartment.
6.5 Period of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for long
period, take the following precautions:
1. Disconnect the appliance from electricity
supply.
2. Remove all food.
3. Defrost the appliance.
4. Clean the appliance and all accessories.
5. Leave the doors open to prevent
unpleasant smells.
Possible cause
The appliance is switched off.
Solution
Switch on the appliance.