Condenser Cleaning; Manual Defrosting - Whirlpool AGB 776/WP General Instructions Manual

The mechanic parts of the cabinet do not need any periodical maintenance, still for a good preservation of the cabinet an accurate
periodical cleaning is necessary:
EXTERNAL BODY: when necessary, the external body should be cleaned with a soft dry cloth. To remove stains use warm water and
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neutral soap then rinse well and dry .
STAINLESS STILL SURFACES: wash with warm water and neutral soap, rinse well and dry with a soft cloth. Avoid the use of alcohol,
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methylated spirits or other solvents.
SURFACES IN PLASTIC MATERIALS: wash with water and neutral soap. Rinse well and dry with a soft cloth. Avoid the use of alcohol,
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methylated spirits or other solvents.
GLASS SURFACES: only use product specific for glass cleaning. Avoid to use water that could leave a film of calcium on the glass
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surfaces.
For the tank cleaning proceed as follows:
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Switch off the unit and remove the plug from the socket
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Remove the products and the shelves from the cabinet
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Leave the door open and wait that the cabinet temperature is equal to the ambient one
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Wash the inside of the cabinet with water and neutral soap then dry it with a cloth
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Do not use jet of water to clean the cabinet: electrical wiring can be damaged
then replace the shelves and switch on the cabinet with the light off: after 1 hour the unit is ready and you can put the products in.
Once a year clean the door sealing using warm water and neutral soap. Rinse well and dry; afterwards you should apply a light layer of vaseline to
keep the sealing soft and flexible.
do not use pointed or cutting objects that could damage the sealing.

CONDENSER CLEANING

Warning: the following procedure is to be performed only by an specialised technician.
At least four times a year, proceed to the cleaning of the condenser in order to remove dust and impurity, which may obstruct the air flowing. A
dirty condenser could damage the performance of the cabinet, increasing the electric energy consumption.
The cleaning is to be carried out with a bristle-brush or, even better with a vacuum-cleaner. Wherever might be needed, remove the
protection grid. Before moving cabinet, and handling the plant take the plug off the socket.

MANUAL DEFROSTING

Due to the condensing of the humidity in the air, a lay of frost may form on the inside of the cabinet, which damages the performance of the
machine.
Therefore, it may be necessary to take this off with a plastic scraper.
Nevertheless, whenever this lay is thicker than 4/5 mm, the machine must be defrosted as follows:
Wherever predisposed, take off the plastic T-shaped plug placed on the front bottom of the cabinet, and put into the pipe suitable for water
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drainage. Put thereunder a bin to collect the water. In case there is no pipe, the water drainage cycle is automatic.
For the
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Negative models with static cold, take off the T-shaped plug on the bottom front of the cabinet and fit in the place suitable for the release
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of the water, afterwards, place thereunder a pouring basin
Roll bond models, the drain is to be found on the bottom back of the cabinet.
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Use either a plastic scraper or a sponge soaked with warm water to help the water evacuation.
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Take off the water and dry well the inside.
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Put the plug in and, after having reached the appropriate temperature, put the goods inside the cabinet.
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LCD THERMOMETER BATTERIES REPLACEMENT
Attention: the following proceeding has to be done by a specialized technician.
Disconnect the plug from the socket.
Take off the silk-screened switchboard protection with a pointed scraper; unscrew the two cross-head screws and pull the plastic covering the
switchboard out.
Take the thermometer out and replace the batteries. Install it in its seat again.
Reassemble the plastic covering the switchboard with its screws and fit the silk-screened protection in again.
Take off the lamp-lock screen from its seat with a screwdriver.
In case the cabinet should not be used for a long time, please proceed as follows:
Take the plug off the socket and clean well the cabinet
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Leave the glass door open to avoid possible formation of bad smells
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Cover the cabinet with a curtain, place it in a dry room and repaired from atmospheric agents
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ANY UNUSUAL MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE MUST BE PERFORMED ONLY BY SPECIALISED TECHNICIANS