Swift caravan Owner's Handbook Manual page 80

Switching off the refrigerator
1. Set the energy source selector switch (A)
to ;
2. Turn the gas control button, rotary switch
(C) to 0 (Off);
3. The refrigerator is now completely
switched off.
Note!
- The refrigerator is only fully switched off
when both the energy source selector
switch and the gas control button are at
zero. In the case of a refrigerator with
electrical ignition, when the gas control
button is not set to 0, the ignition
mechanism will keep sparking. This can
cause a flat battery.
4. Use the door locking mechanism to lock
the open door. This prevents unpleasant
odours and mould in the refrigerator.
Important!
- If you are not going to use the
refrigerator for a prolonged period, close
the valve of the gas bottle and the gas
taps.
MAINTENANCE
Regular maintenance is necessary to ensure
the correct functioning of your refrigerator.
Cleaning
Tip!
- A good time to clean your refrigerator is
straight after you have defrosted it.
- Clean the refrigerator with a soft cloth
and mild detergent.
- Dust the refrigerator with a soft,
moistened cloth.
- Use a brush or soft cloth to remove
once a year any dust from the
condenser at the inside of the
refrigerator.
Important!
- Do not use soap or aggressive
detergents that are abrasive or soda-
based.
- Make sure that the door closing
mechanism does not come into contact
with oil or grease.
Defrosting
Frost will gradually build up on the
condenser of the refrigerator. You should
defrost the refrigerator as soon as the frost
layer is about 3 mm thick. Frost reduces the
refrigerating capacity and life of your
refrigerator.
• Remove the ice cube tray and all food.
• Switch off the refrigerator in the way
described previously.
Fitted Equipment
• Leave the refrigerator door open.
• Place dry towels in the refrigerator to
absorb the water.
• Place trays containing hot water in the
freezer compartment.
• After defrosting (when the freezer
compartment and condenser are frost-
free), remove the towels and the water
trays and use a cloth to dry off the
refrigerator.
• Switch the refrigerator on again in the way
described previously.
Important!
- Do not use force or sharp objects to
remove frost.
- Do not try to accelerate defrosting by
using a heat source, such as a hairdryer.
Door locking mechanism
Frost will form in the refrigerator if the door is
not closed properly. To determine whether
the door closes properly, close the door with
a piece of paper between the door and the
refrigerator. Pull at the piece of paper. If you
feel resistance, the refrigerator door closes
properly. If you feel no resistance, the door
does not close properly. Perform this test
regularly on all four sides of the refrigerator
door.
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