Sharp SJ-SF214M2W-EU User Manual page 9

CHAPTER -3: USING YOUR FREEZER
Accessories
Ice tray (In some models)
• Fill the ice tray with water and place in freezer compartment.
• After the water completely turned into ice, you can twist the tray as shown below to get the ice cube.
The Plastic Scraper
After some time, frost will build up in certain areas of the freezer. The frost accumulated in the freezer
should be removed regularly. Use the plastic scraper provided, if necessary. Do not use sharp metal
objects for this operation. They could puncture the refrigerator circuit and cause irreparable damage
to the unit.
Cleaning
• Before cleaning your freezer, turn your mains supply off and remove the plug from the socket.
• Do not wash your freezer by pouring water on to it.
• Use a warm, soapy cloth or sponge to wipe the interior and exterior of your freezer.
• Carefully remove all baskets by sliding upwards or outwards and clean with soapy water. Do not wash in a
washing machine or dishwasher.
• Do not use solvents, abrasive cleaners, glass cleaners or all purpose cleaning agents to clean your freezer. This
may cause damage to the plastic surfaces and other components with the chemicals they contain.
• Clean the condenser at the back of your freezer at least once a year with a soft brush or vacuum cleaner.
Make sure that your freezer is unplugged while cleaning.
Defrosting
Freezer defrosting process
• Small amounts of frost will accumulate inside the freezer, depending on the length of time the door may be
left open or the amount of moisture introduced. It is essential to ensure that no frost or ice is allowed to form
in places where it will affect the close fitting of the door seal. This might allow air to penetrate the cabinet,
encouraging continuous running of the compressor. Thin frost formation is quite soft and can be removed with a
brush or plastic scraper. Do not use metal or sharp scrapers, mechanical devices or other means to accelerate
the defrosting process. Remove all dislodged frost from the cabinet floor. It is not necessary to switch off the
appliance for the removal of thin frost.
• For the removal of heavy ice deposits, disconnect the appliance from the mains supply, empty the contents into
cardboard boxes and wrap in thick blankets or layers of paper to keep cool. Defrosting will be most effective
if carried out when the freezer is nearly empty and should be carried out as quickly as possible to prevent an
unnecessary increase in the temperature of the contents.
• Do not use metal or sharp scrapers, mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process.
An increase in temperature of frozen food during defrosting will shorten the storage life. Keep contents well
wrapped and cool while defrosting is taking place.
• Dry the inside of the compartment with a sponge or a
clean cloth.
• To accelerate the defrosting process, place one or
more bowls of warm water in the freezer compartment.
• Examine the contents when replacing them in the
freezer and if some of the packages have thawed out,
they should be eaten within 24hours, or be cooked and
re-frozen.
• After defrosting is complete, clean the inside of the
appliance with a solution of warm water and a little
bicarbonate of soda, then dry thoroughly. Wash all
removable parts in the same way and reassemble.
Reconnect the appliance to the mains supply and
leave for 2 to 3 hours on setting number '5' before
introducing the food back into the freezer.
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