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Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried out, DISCONNECT the
appliance from the ELECTRICITY supply.
4.1 Internal Cleaning
Clean the interior and accessories with warm water and bicarbonate of
soda (5ml to 0.5 litres 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.
4.2 External Cleaning
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.
4.3 Defrosting
It is advisable to carry out de-frosting when your frozen food stocks are
minimal. Any frozen food that you do have inside the appliance should be
wrapped in thick newspaper or stored in a cool bag whilst carrying out the
defrost operation.
If ice buildup in the appliance exceeds 3-5mm, empty the contents and
switch off the appliance, leave the door open and allow the ice to melt. 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.
4.4 When the Appliance Is Not in Use
When the appliance is not in use for long periods, remove the contents,
disconnect from the electricity supply, and clean the appliance, leaving
the door ajar until you wish to use the appliance again.
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