How To Defrost And Clean The Freezer; Care And Maintenance - Whirlpool AFG 3340 Instructions For Use Manual

HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE FREEZER

Before any cleaning or maintenance operation,
unplug the appliance from the mains or
disconnect the electrical power supply.
For electronic models, push the on/off button
before unplugging the appliance from the mains.
Defrost the freezer compartment once or twice a
year or when the formation of ice on the racks is
excessive.
It is perfectly normal for ice to form on the racks.
The amount of ice which forms and the rate at
which it accumulates will depends on room
temperature and humidity, and on the frequency
with which the door is opened.
If possible, defrost the freezer compartment when
it is nearly empty.
• Remove the food from the freezer compartment,
wrap in a newspaper and group together in a cool
place or in a portable cooler.
• Leave the freezer door open to allow the frost to
melt.
• Pull out the defrost water drain and place a bowl
under the drain.
• Clean the interior of the freezer compartment with
a sponge and warm water and/or neutral
detergent. Do not use abrasive substances.
• Rinse the interior and dry thoroughly.
• Refit the defrost water drain.
• Put the food back into the freezer.
• Close the freezer door.
• Plug the appliance back into the mains.
• Switch on the freezer.
Note: for electronic models, push the on/off
button after plugging the appliance into the
mains and before switching it on.
Periodically clean the condenser (radiator) at the rear
of the appliance and the plinth with a vacuum cleaner
or brush.
Prolonged disuse
• Empty the freezer.
• Unplug the appliance.
• Defrost and clean.
• Leave the doors open to prevent the formation
of unpleasant smells and eliminate internal
moisture.
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