Defrosting The Freezer; Maintenance & Cleaning - Defy DUF300 Instruction Manual

Defrosting the freezer

Defrost the freezer whenever the ice build up on the inside wall exceeds 5 mm in thickness.
Begin by removing the plug from the wall socket and then proceed as follows:
Open the door and leave it open during defrosting. Remove the freezer baskets. Remove
the contents of the freezer, wrap them in newspaper and store in a cool place.
Keep the door open, place a basin underneath the door of the appliance to collect the
defrost water; when defrosting is complete, dry the interior thoroughly.
Wipe the interior of the freezer. Refit the electrical plug into the wall socket.
Reset the temperature control to the desired setting.
Note: Never tr y to speed up defr osting by chipping at the ice with a shar p object. Never
use metal objects, hairdryers, electrical heaters or any electrical appliances for defrosting.
Maintenance and Cleaning
Always disconnect the plug from the mains socket before cleaning the Freezer.
Remember that turning the thermostat to Min does not switch the power off.
Clean the outside of the Freezer using lukewarm water and a sponge.
Clean the inside of the Freezer when necessary by using a solution of one table spoon of
Bicarbonate of Soda to two litres of warm water.
Ensure that no water enters the light housing (where fitted) and other electrical items.
Dry with a soft cloth.
Do not use pot scorer's, abrasive powders, soap, household cleaner, detergent or wax
polish to clean the Freezer.
Spillages, especially citric and acidic juices, must be wiped up immediately as they could
stain the Freezer.
Freezer baskets may be removed for cleaning purposes. (Depends on model)
The back of the Freezer may be vacuumed or dusted using a soft bristle brush.
If your freezer 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.
Check the door seal regularly to ensure it is clean and free from food particles.
Note: If the door of the fr eezer is difficult to open just after you have closed it, this is
due to the pressure difference which will equalize and allow for the door to be opened
normally after a few minutes.
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