Care And Cleaning - IKEA TILLREDA Manual

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• Open the door as less as possible during
power-cut.
• When defrosting, never use any sharp or
metallic objects to remove the frost on
the surface of the evaporator as it will
damage the evaporator.

Care and Cleaning

Warning! Refer to Safety chapters.
General warnings
Caution! Unplug the appliance before
carrying out any
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.
Cleaning the interior
Before using the appliance for the first time,
the interior and all internal accessories should
be washed with lukewarm water and some
neutral soap to remove the typical smell of a
brand-new product, then dried thoroughly.
Caution! Do not use detergents or
abrasive powders, as these will damage
the finish.
Initial power on
Caution! Before inserting the power
plug in to the outlet and switching on
the cabinet for the first time, leave the
appliance standing upright for at least
4 hours. This will assure a sufficient
amount of time for the oil to return
to the compressor. Otherwise the
compressor or electronic components
may sustain damage.
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.
• Do not touch foods and containers in
the freezing compartment with your
wet hands so as to prevent from being
frostbitten.
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.
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.
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