Maintenance And Cleaning; Preventing Unpleasant Odors; Protecting Plastic Surfaces; Cleaning The Interior Surfaces - Bertazzoni REF BMB Series Installation And Use Manual

6. MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

6. Maintenance and Cleaning
The service life of the product will be extended and
frequently encountered problems will occur less
often if the product is cleaned periodically.
WARNING
Switch off the product before cleaning.
WARNING
It is recommended that you clean the
condenser every six months, using gloves.
Do not use a vacuum cleaner.
Never use gasoline, benzene or any similar
substance for cleaning purposes.
Never use any sharp or abrasive instrument, soap,
household cleaner, detergent or wax polish for
cleaning.
Dissolve one teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate in
half a liter of water. Soak a cloth in the solution
and wring it out thoroughly. Wipe the interior of the
refrigerator with this cloth and dry thoroughly.
Make sure that no water penetrates the lamp
housing or other electrical parts.
If you will not be using the refrigerator for a long
time, unplug it, remove all of the food from inside,
clean it out and leave the door ajar.
Check regularly that the door seals are clean. If not,
clean them.
Take everything out of the appliance before
removing the door and the upper fridge shelves.
Remove the door bins by pulling them up. Slide the
shelves downwards to reinstall them after cleaning.
Never use water or cleaning agents that contain
chlorine to clean the exterior surfaces or the chrome
parts of the product. Chlorine causes abrasion on
metal surfaces of this type.

6.1 Preventing Unpleasant Odors

Materials that can cause odors are not used in the
manufacturing of our refrigerators. However, odors
may be emitted by foods that are stored improperly
or if the interior surfaces of the product are not
cleaned as required.
Please heed the following tips in order to prevent
this problem:
It is important that the refrigerator be kept clean.
Food residues, spills, etc. can cause odors. For this
reason, clean your refrigerator with a solution of
sodium bicarbonate dissolved in water every 15
days. Never use detergents or soaps.
Keep your food in closed containers. Microorganisms
escaping from uncovered containers can cause
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unpleasant odors.
Never keep expired or spoiled foods in your
refrigerator.

6.2. Protecting Plastic Surfaces

Do not put unsealed containers containing oils
in liquid form or meals cooked in oil into your
refrigerator, as these may damage the plastic
surfaces of your refrigerator.
If oil is spilled or smeared onto the plastic surfaces,
clean and rinse the affected areas immediately
using warm water.

6.3 Cleaning the Interior Surfaces

To clean the interior surfaces and all removable
parts, wash them with a mild solution of soap, water,
and sodium bicarbonate. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Do not allow the water to come into contact with the
lighting equipment or control panel.
WARNING
Do not use vinegar, rubbing alcohol or any
alcohol-based cleaning agent on any of
the interior surfaces.

6.4 Stainless Steel Exterior Surfaces

Use a non-abrasive stainless-steel cleaning agent;
apply it with a soft, lint-free cloth.
For polishing, wipe the surface gently with a damp
microfiber cloth and follow with dry washleather.
Always rub in the direction of the grain of the
stainless steel.