Cleaning And Care - Philco PFTM26SI Instruction Manual

Cleaning and care

For hygienic reasons the refrigerator
( i n c l u d i n g e x t e r i o r a n d i n t e r i o r
accessories) should be cleaned regularly
at least every two months.
Caution! The refrigerator must not be Caution!
connected to the mains during cleaning.
Danger of electrical shock!
Before cleaning switch the refrigerator
off and remove the plug from the mains
socket.
Exterior cleaning
To maintain good appeaance of your
refrigerator, you should clean it regularly.
-Wipe the control panel with a clean, soft
cloth.
-Spray water onto the cleaning cloth
instead of spraying directly on the surface
of the refrigerator.
This helps ensure an even distribution of
moisture to the surface.
-Clean the doors, handles and cabinet
surfaces with a mild detergent and then
wiped dry with a soft cloth.
Caution! Caution!
-Don't use sharp objects as they are
likely to scratch the surface.
-Don't use Thinner, Car detergent,
abrasive cleansers or organic solvent for
cleaning. They may damage the surface
of the refrigerator and may cause fi re.
Interior cleaning
You should clean the refrigerator interior
regularly.
It will be easier to clean when food stocks
are low.
Wipe the inside of the fridge freezer,
it can use a mild detergent with warm
water using a wrung-out sponge or cloth.
Wipe completely dry before replacing
the shelves and baskets.
T h o r o u g h l y d r y a l l s u r f a c e s a n d
removable parts.
Although this refrigerator automatically
defrosts, a layer of frost may occur
on the freezer compartment's interior
frequently or kept open too long. If the
frost is too thick, choose a time when
the supply of food stocks are low and
proceed as follows:
1.Remove existing food and accessories
baskets, unplug the refrigerator from
the mains socket and leave the doors
open. Ventilate the room thoroughly to
accelerate the thawing process.
2. When defrosting is completed, clean
your freezer as described above.
C a u t i o n ! D o n ' t u s e s h a r p o b j e c t s C a u t i o n !
t o r e m o v e f r o s t f r o m t h e f r e e z e r
compartment.
Only after the interior is completely dry
should the refrigerator be switched back
on and plugged back into the mains
socket.
Door seals cleaning
Take care to keep door seals clean.
Sticky food and drinks can cause seals
to stick to the cabinet and tear when you
open the door.
Wash seal with a mild detergent and
warm water.
R i n s e a n d d r y i t t h o r o u g h l y a f t e r
cleaning.
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