Cleaning And Care; Energy Saving Tips - Electrolux ERT1000AOW User Manual

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CLEANING AND CARE

For hygienic reasons the appliance
interior, including interior accessories,
should be cleaned regularly.
Warning!
The appliance may not be
connected to the mains during
cleaning. Danger of electrical
shock! Before cleaning switch
the appliance off and remove the
plug from the mains, or switch off
or turn out the circuit breaker or
fuse.
Never clean the appliance with a steam
cleaner. Moisture could accumulate in
electrical components, danger of elec-
trical shock! Hot vapour can lead to the
damage of plastic parts.
The appliance must be dry before it is
placed back into service.
Important!
Ethereal oils and organic solvents
can attack plastic parts, e.g.
lemon juice or the juice from
orange peel; butyric acid; clean-
sers which contain acetic acid.
Do not allow such substances to
come into contact with appliance
parts. Do not use any abrasive
cleansers.
Remove frozen food and the food from
the refrigerator. Wrap frozen food in

ENERGY SAVING TIPS

Do not install the appliance near
cookers, radiators or other sources of
warmth. High ambient temperatures
cause longer, more frequent operation of
the compressor.
Ensure sufficient air circulation and
exhaust at the appliance base and at the
back wall of the appliance.
Never cover air vent openings.
Do not place warm foods into the ap-
pliance. Allow warm foods to cool first.
Only leave door open as long as neces-
sary.
several layers of newspaper. Store it in
a cool place, well covered. Defrost the
freezer compartment prior to cleaning
(see «Defrosting» section).
Switch the appliance off and remove the
plug from the mains, or switch off or turn
out the circuit breaker or fuse.
Clean the appliance and the interior
accessories with a cloth and lukewarm
water. Commercially available dish was-
hing detergents may also be used.
After cleaning wipe with fresh water and
rub dry.
Accumulation of dust at the condenser
increases energy consumption. For this
reason carefully clean the condenser at
the back of the appliance once a year
with a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner.
Check the water drain hole on the rear
wall of the fridge. After everything is dry
place appliance back into service.
Do not set temperature any colder than
necessary.
Put frozen food in the fridge to defrost.
The cold in the frozen food will then be
used to cool the fridge.
Always keep the heat emitting conden-
ser, the metal grille on the rear wall of
your appliance clean.