Hints And Ideas; How To Save Energy; The Appliance And Environment; Maintenance - Electrolux SB 318 N User Manual

Hints and ideas

In this chapter practical hints and ideas
are given about how to use the appliance
to reach maximum energy saving and
there is environmental information about
the appliance as well.

How to save energy

Avoid putting the appliance in a sunny
place and near anything that gives off
heat.
Be sure that the condenser and the
compressor are well ventilated. Do not
cover the sections where ventilation
is.
Wrap products in tightly closing dishes
or cling film to avoid building up
unnecessary frost.
Do not leave the door open longer
than necessary
unnecessary openings.
Put warm foods into the appliance only
when they are at room temperature.
Keep the condenser clean.
The appliance and
environment
This appliance does not contain gasses
which could damage the ozone layer, in
either its refrigerant circuit or insulation
materials. The appliance shall not be
discarded together with the urban refuse
and rubbish. Avoid damaging the cooling
unit, especially at the rear near the heat
exchanger. Information on your local
disposal sites may be obtained from your
municipal authorities.
The materials used on this appliance
marked with the sympol
recyclable.
and avoid
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Maintenance

Defrosting

Defrosting is automatic in this model.

Regular cleaning

It is recommended to wash the inside of
the refrigerator in 3-4 weeks time using
lukewarm water then wipe it (it is practical
to clean the inside of the freezer and
defrost it at a time).
Household cleaner or soap must not be
used.
After breaking the circuit wash the
appliance with lukewarm water then wipe
it. Clean the door gasket with clean
water. After cleaning apply voltage to the
appliance.
It is recommended to remove the dust
and dirt collected on the back of the
refrigerator and the condenser and to
clean the evaporative tray on top of the
compressor once or twice a year.
When the refrigerator
is not in use
In case the appliance will not be used for
a long time follow these steps:
Break the circuit of the appliance.
Remove foods from the refrigerator.
Clean it as written before.
Leave the door open to avoid a build up
of air inside.
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