Cleaning; Defrosting The Freezer - Electrolux EU8216C Instruction Booklet

Cleaning

Clean the cabinet at regular intervals.
Do nt use detergents, abrasive powers, high
perfumed cleaning products, wax polishes
or cleaning products containing bleach or
alcohol when cleaning the product
Discconnect the appliance from electricity supply.
Internal Cleaning
Clean the inside and accossories with warm wather
and bicarbonate of soda (5ml to 0,5 liter water) Rise
and dry thoroughly.
Regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to
ensur they are clean and free from debris.
External Cleaning
Wash the outer cabinet with warm sopy water.
Remove the ventilation grille (see the section
"Removing the ventilation grille") and vacuum-clean
under the cabinet. Twice a year pull out the cabinet
from the wall and vacuum-clean the backside of the
cabinet, the refrigerating system and the compressor.
When moving the cabinet, lift it by the
front edge to avoid scratching the floor.

Defrosting the freezer

A certain amount of frost will always form on the
freezer shelves and around the top compartment.
Defrost the freezer when the frost layer reaches a
thickness of about 3-5 mm.
Remove the freezer drawers and place them on top
of each other by turning every other drawer one half
turn. Put insulating material around the drawers, e.g.
blankets or newspapers.
The frozen products can also be packed closely
together and be kept in a cold location, e.g. in the
fridge.
Defrosting can be accelerated by placing bowls with
hot water (not boiling) inside the freezer.
Take out the drain spout and place it in the bottom
freezer drawer where water can collect.
Loosen the ventilation grille to enable the bowl to fit
under the drain spout.
Carefully scrape off the ice when it starts to thaw.
Use a wood or plastic scraper. Do not use sharp
objects as these may damage the interior.
When all the ice has melted, clean and wipe the
cabinet dry, then push the drain spout back in place.
Switch on the cabinet and replace the frozen
foodstuff.
Never use a hair drier or other heating appliances
to speed up defrosting. Excessive heat may dam-
age the plastic interior, and humidity could enter
the electric appliance making it live.
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