Cleaning And Maintenance; Cleaning; The Defrost Drain Hole - Rangemaster 70:30 User Manual

5. Cleaning and Maintenance

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ON
Defrost channel
ON ALARM
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ALARM
Drain hole

Cleaning

Disconnect the appliance from the power supply
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before cleaning.
To maintain a high performance level, occasionally clean the
condenser coils at the back of the appliance.
Defrost the appliance regularly. A build up of thick ice
decreases the efficiency of the appliance. You should defrost
whenever the frost reaches 5 mm thickness.
To keep internal odours to a minimum it is best to periodically
clean the compartment.
Clean the interior using warm water and bicarbonate of soda
with a soft cloth. Make sure that the interior is then dried
carefully with a suitable cloth.
Do not use harsh abrasives, or aggressive cleaners
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as these can damage the interior of the appliance.
Shelves and other accessories can be cleaned in the sink
using liquid dishwashing liquid and warm water. Make sure all
soap is rinsed off and all parts are dry before replacing them
inside the appliance. Do not clean them in a dishwasher.
Always keep the door seals clean. Clean the door gasket with
warm water or a neutral detergent that leaves no residue. A
tight-sealing door gasket is critical to the efficiency of your
appliance.
Do not spray or rinse the freezer with water or
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other liquids. this could harm the electrical parts.
Use a dry cloth when cleaning near the electrical
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parts.
Do not clean the appliance with a stiff or wire
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brush.
Do not use an organic solvent such as detergent,
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petrol, lacquer, thinners, acetone or acid.
to prevent your skin sticking to cold steel parts,
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make sure your hands are not wet when touching
the parts.
Do not use Hot water to clean the glass shelves, as
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they may break or crack.

The Defrost Drain Hole

Defrosting occurs automatically in the refrigerator
compartment during operation. The defrost water is
collected by the evaporating tray (fig.5-1) and evaporates
automatically.
The drain hole (fig.5-2) should be cleaned periodically with
the drain hole cleaner. This will prevent water from collecting
in the bottom of the refrigerator, instead of flowing down the
defrost drainage channel and drain hole.
IMPortant: Please note that the drain hole cleaner should
not be left in position permanently. Otherwise this may
prevent the defrost water from entering the drain hole.
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