Maintenance Of Freezer; Cleaning; Defrost - Vissani MDCF5WH Use And Care Manual

Maintenance of Freezer

CLEANING

WARNING: Please unplug the freezer for defrost and cleaning.
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Dusts behind the freezer and on the ground shall be timely cleaned to improve the cooling effect and energy saving.
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Check the door gasket regularly to make sure there are no debris. Clean the door gasket with a soft cloth dampened with soapy water or
diluted detergent.
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The interior of the freezer should be cleaned regularly to avoid odor.
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Please turn off the power before cleaning, remove all food, basket, container,etc.
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Use a soft cloth or sponge to clean the inside of the freezer, with two tablespoons of baking soda and a quart of warm water. Then rinse
with water and wipe clean. After cleaning, open the door and let it dry naturally before turning on the power.
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For areas that are difficult to clean in the freezer(such as gaps or corners), it is recommended to wipe them regularly with a soft rag, soft
brush, etc. and when necessary, combined with some auxiliary tools (such as thin sticks) to ensure no contaminants or bacterials
accumulation in these areas.
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Do not use soap, detergent, scrub powder, spray cleaner, etc., as these may cause odors in the interior of the freezer or contaminated
food.
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Clean the baskets with a soft cloth dampened with soapy water or diluted detergent. Dry with a soft cloth or dry naturally.
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Wipe the outer surface of the freezer with a soft cloth dampened with soapy water, detergent, etc., and then wipe dry.
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Do not use hard brushes, clean steel balls, wire brushes, abrasives(such as toothpastes), organic solvents (such as alcohol, acetone,
banana oil, etc.), boiling water, acid or alkaline items, which may damage the freezer surface and interior. Boiling water and organic
solvents such as benzene may deform or damage plastic parts.
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Do not rinse directly with water or other liquids during cleaning to avoid short circuits or affect electrical insulation after immersion.

DEFROST

WARNING: Other mechanical devices or other means shall not be used to accelerate except those recommended by the
manufacturer. Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
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Freezer shall be manually defrosted. Unplug the freezer and open the freezer door, remove foods and shelving basket before defrosting;
Open the outflow hole and drainage hole (and place water container at the outflow hole); indoor frost will naturally melt, wipe the defrost
water with a dry, soft cloth. When the frost softens, an ice scraper might be used to the accelerate de-icing process.
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Please remove the food and put in a cool place when defrosting before removing accessories.
DEFROST
WARNING: Continuous operation is recommended when the freezer isstarted. Please do not stop the freezer under normal
circumstances so as not to affect the freezer's service life.
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Power failure: Foods can be preserved for a couple of hours even in summer in case of power failure; it is recommended to reduce the
frequency of opening door and do not put fresh foods into the freezer.
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Long-time nonuse: Please unplug the freezer left unused for a long time for cleaning. Keep the door open to avoid the bad odor.
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Moving: Do not turn upside or vibrate the freezer, the carrying angle can not be greater than 45°. Do not hold the door and hinge when
moving this unit.
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