Hints And Tips; Care And Cleaning - IKEA NUMRERAD Manual

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Hints and tips

Normal operating sounds
The following sounds are normal during
operation:
• A faint gurgling and bubbling sound from
coils sound when refrigerant is pumped.
• A whirring and pulsating sound from the
compressor when refrigerant is pumped.
• A sudden cracking noise from inside
appliance caused by thermic dilatation
(a natural and not dangerous physical
phenomenon).
Hints for energy saving
• Do not open the door frequently or leave it
open longer than absolutely necessary.

Care and cleaning

Warning! Refer to Safety chapters.
General warnings
Caution! Unplug the appliance before
carrying out any maintenance operation.
This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its
cooling unit; maintenance and recharging
must therefore only be carried out by
authorized technicians.
The accessories and parts of the
appliance are not suitable for washing in a
dishwasher.
Cleaning the interior
Before using the appliance for the first time, the
interior and all internal accessories should be
washed with lukewarm water and some neutral
soap to remove the typical smell of a brand-new
product, then dried thoroughly.
Caution! Do not use detergents or
abrasive powders, as these will damage
the finish.
Initial power on
Caution! Before inserting the power
plug in to the outlet and switching on
the cabinet for the first time, leave the
appliance standing upright for at least
4 hours. This will assure a sufficient
amount of time for the oil to return to the
Cautions for Use
• The more wine bottles put in or the more
and the longer for once the door is opened,
the more it needs electric consumption,
which even leads malfunction.
• Re-plug in the power plug at the interval of
over ten minutes.
• Open the door as less as possible during
power-cut.
• When defrosting, never use any sharp or
metallic objects to remove the frost on the
surface of the evaporator as it will damage
the evaporator.
compressor. Otherwise the compressor
or electronic components may sustain
damage.
Periodic cleaning
Caution! Do not pull, move or damage any
pipes and/or cables inside the cabinet.
Caution! Do not damage the cooling
system.
Caution! When moving the cabinet, lift it
by the front edge to avoid scratching the
floor.
The equipment has to be cleaned regularly:
1. Clean the inside and accessories with
lukewarm water and some neutral soap.
2. Regularly check the door seals and wipe
clean to ensure they are clean and free from
debris.
3. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
4. If accessible, clean the condenser and the
compressor at the back of the appliance
with a brush. This operation will improve
the performance of the appliance and save
electricity consumption.
Periods of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for long
periods, take the following precautions:
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