Cleaning; Defrosting; Cleaning The Interior And The Exterior Of The Unit - Matsui M145CFW17E Instruction Manual

Cleaning

Defrosting

Frost may build up in the freezer compartment after it has been used for a period of time.
Scrape away the frost using a plastic scraper.
We recommend that defrosting should be carried out when the frost layer builds up to 10 mm.
Choose a time when the stock of frozen food is low, follow these procedures:
1. Take out the food, turn the unit off at the mains supply and leave the door open. Ideally, the
frozen food should be put into another freezer. If this is not possible, wrap the food in several
sheets of newspaper or large towels and then a thick rug or blanket to keep it cool.
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Never re-freeze anything that has been defrosted out unless you cook it again, to kill
off harmful bacteria. Never re-freeze defrosted shellfish. Re-seal packs properly after
removing items. This prevents drying or freezer-burn and a build up of frost on any
remaining food.
2. To remove melted frost from the drain hole, place a suitable container under it. Remove the
drain cap on the front of the unit. Reach down into the freezer and unscrew the drain plug.
3. Scrape away the frost using the plastic scraper. Defrosting the remaining
frost can be sped up by placing a bowl of hot water inside the freezer
compartment and closing the door. As the solid frost loosens, scrape it
away with the plastic scraper and remove.
Do not use a metal or sharp instrument to scrape away the frost, nor should you use any
electrical appliances to aid defrosting.
4. After all the water has drained away, replace the drain plug and then the drain cap.
5. When defrosting is complete, clean your unit's interior and exterior.
6. When the compartment is completely clean and dry, close the door, switch on the freezer
again.
7. Leave the unit to cool down for an hour, and then you can start placing frozen food inside
the unit.

Cleaning the Interior and the Exterior of the Unit

• Wipe the inside of the unit with a weak solution of bicarbonate soda and then rinse with
warm water using a sponge or cloth. Wipe completely dry.
• Use a damp cloth to clean the exterior, and then wipe with a standard furniture polish. Make
sure that the door is closed to avoid the polish getting on the magnetic door seal or inside
the unit.
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