Cleaning & Maintenance - inventum IVR0821D User Manual

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cleaning & maintenance
Before cleaning the freezer always unplug the appliance.
Remove the food. Clean the interior of the appliance. Simply remove the drawers to clean them by hand. Do not clean the
interior accessories in the dishwasher. Use warm water and a neutral detergent, such as baking soda, to prevent any bad
smells occurring. Use two tablespoons and a quart liter of warm water. After cleaning, rinse the interior with clean water
and leave the door open to let it air dry for 1 to 2 hours before the power is turned on. Be careful not to affect the electrical
insulation properties when rinsing with water.
For areas that are difficult to clean in the appliance, such as narrow gaps or corners, it is recommended to wipe them
regularly with a soft rag, soft brush, etc. When necessary use some auxiliary tools, such as thin sticks (tooth picks), to ensure
no contamination can accumulate in these areas.
Clean the outside of the appliance and the door gasket with mild soap and water. Use a soft moist cloth.
We recommend that you dust the back of the appliance and on the floor with a cloth or vacuum cleaner once a year in order
to maintain a good output and low energy consumption.
Do not use hard brushes, cleaning steel wire balls, wire brushes, abrasives, such as toothpastes, organic solvents (such as
alcohol, acetone, oils, etc.), boiling water, acid or alkaline items to clean the refrigerator considering that this may damage
the fridge surface and interior. Boiling water and benzene may deform or damage plastic parts.
DEFROSTING THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT
Defrost the appliance when the layer of ice has reached a thickness of 3 to 5 mm.
Switch off the thermostat and remove the plug from the socket. Remove all food from the appliance.
Store any frozen products on a cool location, packaged in newspapers and blankets.
Place a receptacle under the appliance and wait for the ice to defrost. Defrosting can be accelerated by placing a tray with
hot water in the appliance.
Remove ice using a plastic ice scraper. Clean and dry the freezer. Switch the thermostat on to the right setting. When the
freezer compartment reaches its correct temperature, replace the food items.
Warning: Never remove ice with sharp objects, defrosting sprays, a hair dryer, a heater or something similar. This could lead
to unsafe situations and cause irreparable damage to the appliance.
TIPS
• High ambient temperatures have a negative effect on energy use. Keep the appliance in a position away from direct
sunlight or other sources of heat.
• Keep ventilation openings free. Clogged openings lead to higher use of energy.
• Try not to open the door too often, especially when the weather is wet and hot. Once you open the door, mind to close it
as soon as possible.
• The space between the shelves and the rear wall of the cooling compartment must be unobstructed to allow the cool air
to circulate. Therefore don't place any food items against the back.
• Set the thermostat to a lower setting when the circumstances allow it.
• Before storing fresh cooked food, make sure the food has cooled at least to room temperature.
• Ice and frost layer increase energy consumption, so clean the appliance as soon as the layer is 3 to 5 mm thick.
• If the gasket is damaged or if it turns out that the sealing is poor, the energy consumption is substantially higher. To
restore efficiency, replace the gasket.
• Keep the condensor on the rear wall always clean, free of dust or any impurities.
• Always consider the instructions, otherwise the energyconsumption is substantially higher.
• If you will not use your appliance for a long time (e.g. in summer holidays), set the thermostat to ●. Defrost and clean your
appliance. Leave the door open to prevent humidity and smell.
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