Maintenance And Cleaning; Cleaning The Appliance - Smeg FC33A Instructions For Use Manual

Maintenance and Cleaning

Automatic Defrosting of the
Refrigerator
There is no need to defrost the refrigerator,
because ice depositing on the inner back wall is
defrosted automatically.
Ice is depositing on the inner back wall during the
compressor operation; later on, when the
compressor is not operating ice is defrosting and
water drops collect and drain through the outlet in
the inner back wall into the drain pan situated
above the compressor, from where it evaporates.
Freezer Defrosting
When the frost layer in the freezer is 3-5 mm
thick, you should clean the freezer.
• 24 hours before defrosting set the switch to
continuous operation (the yellow light is on) so
that the food packages are well frozen. After
that empty the freezer and take care that the
packages remain frozen.
• Disconnect the appliance from the mains
supply.
• Insert the enclosed pipe into the groove in the
bottom of the appliance and place a vessel
underneath to collect the defrost water.
Defrosting is accelerated if the door is left open.
• Avoid using defrosting sprays, as they may
cause damage to the plastic parts and may be
hazardous to health.

Cleaning the Appliance

Disconnect the power supply before cleaning
the appliance.
Do not use coarse or aggressive cleaning agents
as you can damage the surface.
• Clean the exterior with water and detergent.
Varnished surfaces are cleaned with soft cloth
and an alcohol based cleaning agent (for
example glass cleaners). You may also use
alcohol (ethanol or isoprophylic alcohol).
The application of abrasive and specially
aggressive cleaners, such as the stainless steel
cleaners, is not appropriate for the cleaning of
plastic and coated parts.
• Remove the detachable accesories in the
interior of the appliance and clean it with water
and liquid detergent. Plastic parts cannot be
washed in washing machine.
• Wash the interior of the appliance with
lukewarm water, in which you added one or two
spoonfuls of vinegar.
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• Every now and then wipe the condenser on the
rear wall. Use soft non-metal brush or vacuum
cleaner.
• Clean the drain pan on the refrigerator
compressor. Do not remove the drain pan!
After cleaning, connect the appliance to power
supply and reload the packages.
Switch Off the Appliance When
Not In Use
If you do not intend to use the appliance for a
longer period, set the thermostat knob on the
refrigerator to the STOP (0) position, switch off
the ON/OFF switch on the freezer and disconnect
the power supply, take out the foods and defrost
and clean the appliance. Leave the door slightly
open.
Instructions for Use