Cleaning And Maintenance - Dometic EA3280 Installation And Operating Manual

Cleaning and maintenance

8 Cleaning and maintenance
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WARNING!
Always disconnect the device from the power supply before you clean
and service it.
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NOTICE! Risk of damage
• Never clean the cooling device under running water or in dish water.
• Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or hard objects during cleaning
as these can damage the cooling device.
➤ Use a soft cloth, lukewarm water and a mild detergent to clean the inside of the
cooling device.
➤ Wash out the cooling device using clean water and dry thoroughly.
➤ At annual intervals, remove dust from the cooling aggregate at the back of the
cooling device using a brush or a soft cloth.
➤ Wipe the doors' PVC seals with a damp cloth and rub them with talcum powder
from time to time.
8.1 Defrosting the device
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NOTICE!
• Do not expose the cooling device to external heat to accelerate the
defrosting.
• Do not attempt to scratch away the frost with sharp objects.
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NOTE
If there is a thick frost layer inside the device, use a cloth to absorb the
defrost water below the cooling gills. This prevents the collection con-
tainer from overflowing.
To avoid impairing the performance level defrost the device, if the frost layer on the
cooling gills attains a thickness of approximately 3 mm.
➤ Disconnect the device from the AC mains supply.
➤ Empty the device.
➤ Leave the door of the device and the freezer compartment slightly ajar.
➤ Put a cloth into the freezer compartment to absorb a part of the defrost water.
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