Daily Use; Cleaning And Maintenance - IKEA LAGAN S Manual

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WARNING!
In the event of accidental
defrosting, for example the power has been
off for longer than the temperature rising time

Daily use

To lower the energy consumed by the appliance,
follow these tips:
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Install the appliance in a dry, well ventilated room
far away from any heat source (e.g. radiator,
cooker, etc.) and in a place not exposed directly to
the sun. If required, use an insulating plate.
•
To guarantee adequate ventilation follow
installation instructions.
•
Insufficient ventilation on back of the product
increases energy consumption and decreases
cooling efficiency.
•
The internal temperatures of the appliance may be
affected by the ambient temperature, frequency
of door opening, as well as location of the
appliance. Temperature setting should take into
consideration these factors.

Cleaning and maintenance

General tips
•
Regularly clean the appliance with a cloth and a
solution of warm water and neutral detergent
specifically formulated for refrigerator interiors.
Do not use abrasive cleaners or tools.
•
Use the tube cleaner provided in the accessory
bag to regularly clean the defrost water drain hole
at the back of the refrigerator compartment. This
will ensure the defrost water drains properly, and
prevent the water from overflowing and dripping
onto the food inside.
•
Before servicing or cleaning the appliance, unplug
it from the mains or disconnect the power supply.
CAUTION!
The refrigerator accessories must not
be placed in a dishwasher.
Defrosting the refrigerator compartment
Food moisture evaporating inside the refrigerator
or the entry of air moisture into the refrigeration
compartment during daily use can both lead to frost
formation in the refrigeration compartment. In such
cases,manually raising the temperature setting of the
refrigerator can facilitate automated defrosting.
The formation of water droplets on the rear wall
of the refrigerator compartment indicates that the
automatic defrosting is underway.
The defrost water automatically runs into the drain
outlet and then into a container where it evaporates.
shown on the rating plate of the appliance, the
defrosted food must be consumed quickly or
cooked immediately and then re-frozen (after
being cooked).
•
Allow warm food and drinks to cool down before
placing in the appliance.
•
Do not obstruct the fan (if available) with food
items.
•
After placing or removing food, ensure you close
the door properly, especially the freezer door.
•
Reduce to a minimum door opening.
•
When thawing frozen food, place them in the
refrigerator. The low temperature of the frozen
products cools the food in the refrigerator.
•
Positioning of the shelves in the refrigerator has
no impact on the efficient usage of energy. Food
should be placed on the shelves in such way to
ensure proper air circulation (food should not
touch each other and distance between food and
rear wall should be kept).
•
Damaged gaskets must be replaced as soon as
possible.
CAUTION!
The refrigerator accessories must not
be placed in a dishwasher.
Defrosting the freezer compartment
It is perfectly normal for ice to form. The amount of
ice which forms and the rate at which it accumulates
will depend on ambient temperature and humidity,
and on the frequency of door opening.
1. Set the coldest temperature four hours before
removing food from the freezer compartment,
so as to extend the storage time of food during
defrosting.
2. Switch the appliance off and remove the drawers.
Place the frozen food in a cool place.
3. Leave the freezer door open to allow the frost
to melt. To prevent water leaking onto the floor
during defrosting, place an absorbent cloth on the
bottom of the freezer compartment and wring it
out regularly.
4. Clean the interior of the freezer. Rinse and dry
carefully.
5. Switch the appliance on again and place food back
in the freezer compartment.
If you do not use the appliance for a prolonged
period
1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
3. Remove all food.
4. Defrost and clean the appliance.
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