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Section 4. Maintenance
Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried out, disconnect the
appliance from the electricity supply.
Internal Cleaning
4.1.
Clean the interior and accessories with warm water and bicarbonate of soda
(5ml to 0.5 litre of water). Rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not use detergents,
abrasive powders, highly perfumed cleaning products, wax polishes or cleaning
products containing bleach or alcohol.
External Cleaning
4.2.
Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water. Do NOT use abrasive
products. There may be sharp edges on the underside of the product, so care
should be taken when cleaning. Once or twice a year dust the rear of the
appliance and the compressor at the back of the appliance, with a brush or
vacuum cleaner, as an accumulation of dust will affect the performance of the
appliance and cause increased energy consumption.
Defrosting
4.3.
The fridge compartment will automatically defrost itself. However, you will
need to defrost the freezer periodically. When ice buildup in the freezer
exceeds 3-5mm, empty the contents and switch off the appliance, leave the
door open and allow the ice to melt. Place the frozen foods items in a cool-
bag or wrap them in thick newspaper. Do not use sharp objects to scrape
the ice away. Clean and dry the interior, close the door and turn on the
power to the appliance. When the power has been restored the appliance will
start to operate but it may take some time to achieve the pre-set operating
temperature.
When the appliance is not in use
4.4.
When the appliance is not in use for long periods, remove the contents,
disconnect from the electricity supply, defrost, clean and dry, leaving the door
open to prevent mould developing within the appliance.
Changing the Interior Light
4.5.
Switch off the power supply to the appliance.
Remove the screw and plastic light cover.
Remove the bulb from the light unit.
Replace the bulb with a suitable replacement (Max 15W)
Refit the cover and switch the appliance back on.
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