Recommendation In Case Of No Use Of The Appliance; Maintenance And Cleaning - KitchenAid KCBPX 18120 Instructions For Use Manual

Recommendation in case of no use of the appliance

ABSENCE / VACATION
In case longer absence its recommended to use
up food and to disconnect the appliance to save
energy.
MOVING
1. Take out all internal parts.
2. Wrap them well, and fix them together with
adhesive tape so that they do not bang
together orget lost.
3. Screw the adjustable feet so that they do not
touch the support surface.
4. Close and fix door with adhesive tape and,
again using adhesive tape, fix the power cable
to the appliance.
POWER FAILURE
In the event of a power failure, call the local office
of your electricity supply company and ask how
long it is going to last.
Note: Bear in mind that a full appliance will stay
cold longer than a partially filled one.

Maintenance and cleaning

Before any cleaning or maintenance operation,
unplug the appliance from the mains or
disconnect the electrical power supply.
Periodically clean the appliance with a cloth
and a solution of lukewarm water and neutral
detergent specifically for refrigerator interiors.
Never use abrasives. Never clean refrigerator parts
with flammable fluids. The fumes can create a
fire hazard or explosion. Clean the outside of the
appliance and the door seal with a damp cloth
and dry with a soft cloth.
Do not use steam cleaners.
Condenser placed in the rear of the appliance
should be cleaned regularly using a vacuum
cleaner.
Important:
‑ The buttons and control panel display must
not be cleaned with alcohol or alcohol‑derived
substances,but with a dry cloth.
‑ The refrigeration system pipes are located near
the defrost pan and can become hot. Periodically
clean them with a vacuum cleaner.
‑ To remove or insert the glass shelf, move up the
front part of the shelf to pass the stopper.
If ice crystals are still visible on the food, it may be
frozen again, although flavour and aroma may be
affected.
If food is found to be in a poor condition, it is best
to throw it away.
For power failures lasting up to 24 hours.
1. Keep the door of the appliance closed. This
will allow the stored food to stay cold as long
aspossible.
For power failures lasting more than 24 hours.
1. Empty the freezer compartment and arrange
the food in a portable freezer. If this type
of freezer is not available and, likewise, no
artificial ice packs are available, try to use up
the food, which is more easily perishable.
2. Empty the ice tray.
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