Smeg C475VE Instruction Manual page 19

7 Maintenance and cleaning
Read the "Safety Instructions" section
first!
A
Never use gasoline, benzene or similar
substances for cleaning purposes.
B
We recommend that you unplug the
appliance before cleaning.
B
Never use any sharp abrasive
instrument, soap, household cleaner,
detergent and wax polish for cleaning.
B
For non-No Frost products,
water drops and frosting up to a
fingerbreadth occur on the rear wall of
the Fridge compartment. Do not clean
it; never apply oil or similar agents on it.
B
Only use slightly damp microfiber
cloths to clean the outer surface of the
product. Sponges and other types of
cleaning cloths may scratch the surface.
C
Use lukewarm water to clean the
cabinet of your refrigerator and wipe it
dry.
C
Use a damp cloth wrung out in
a solution of one teaspoon of
bicarbonate of soda to one pint of
water to clean the interior and wipe it
dry.
B
Make sure that no water enters the
lamp housing and other electrical items.
B
If your refrigerator is not going to be
used for a long period of time, unplug
the power cable, remove all food, clean
it and leave the door ajar.
C
Check door seals regularly to ensure
they are clean and free from food
particles.
A
To remove door racks, remove all the
contents and then simply push the door
rack upwards from the base.
A
Never use cleaning agents or water
that contain chlorine to clean the outer
surfaces and chromium coated parts of
the product. Chlorine causes corrosion
on such metal surfaces.
A
Do not use sharp, abrasive tools, soap,
household cleaning agents, detergents,
kerosene, fuel oil, varnish etc. to
prevent removal and deformation of the
prints on the plastic part. Use lukewarm
water and a soft cloth for cleaning and
then wipe it dry.
Protection of plastic surfaces
C
Do not put the liquid oils or oil-cooked
meals in your refrigerator in unsealed
containers as they damage the plastic
surfaces of your refrigerator. In case of
spilling or smearing oil on the plastic
surfaces, clean and rinse the relevant
part of the surface at once with warm
water.
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