Care And Cleaning - AEG SKK8182VZC User Manual

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• Butter and cheese: place in a special
airtight container or wrap in an
aluminium foil or a polythene bag to
exclude as much air as possible.

6. CARE AND CLEANING

WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
6.1 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.
6.2 Periodic cleaning
CAUTION!
Do not pull, move or
damage any pipes and/or
cables inside the cabinet.
CAUTION!
Take care of not to 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.
• Bottles: close with a cap and place on
the door bottle shelf, or (if available)
on the bottle rack.
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.
The lowest shelf, dividing the cooler
compartment from the compartment can
be removed only for cleaning. To remove
pull out the shelf straight.
To make sure fully
functionality of the
LongFresh compartment the
lowest shelf and cover plates
must be put back in their
original position after
cleaning.
The cover plates above the drawers in
the compartment can be taken out for
cleaning.
6.3 Defrosting of the
refrigerator
Defrosting of the fridge compartment is
automatic. The water that forms flows
into a recipient on the compressor and
evaporates. The recipient cannot be
removed.
6.4 Periods of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for long
periods, take the following precautions:
1. Disconnect the appliance from
electricity supply.
2. Remove all food.
3. Clean the appliance and all
accessories.
4. Leave the door/doors open to
prevent unpleasant smells.