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Defrosting
WARNING: do not damage the refrigeration circuit.
Do not use mechanical devices or other tools to speed
up the defrosting process, unless they have been rec-
ommended by the manufacturer.
How to Defrost the Refrigerator
This appliance defrosts automatically and the water is
channeled to the back toward the drain installed for this
purpose (fig. 2). Here, the heat produced by the compres-
sor will make it evaporate. The only thing you must do is
to periodically check and clean the hole of the drain, which
is located behind the vegetable crispers, so that the water
drains properly.
Fig. 2
How to Defrost the Freezer NO FROST
This appliance defrosts automatically and the water is
channeled to the back toward the drain installed for this
purpose. Here, the heat produced by the compressor will
make it evaporate.
Cleaning and maintenance
Always unplug the appliance from the mains before
cleaning.
- Your appliance is manufactured with hygienic odourless
materials. To preserve these characteristics, always use
sealed containers for strong smelling foods to avoid the
formation of odours that are difficult to remove.
- Use only a water and bicarbonate solution: Clean the
internal and exterior of your appliance with a sponge
soaked with a warm water and sodium bicarbonate solu-
tion, which is also a good disinfectant. If you do not have
any sodium bicarbonate at home, use neutral detergent.
- What not to use: Do not use abrasive detergents, bleach or
detergents containing ammonia. Never use solvent based
products.
- Dishwashable: All the removable parts can be cleaned by
soaking in hot soapy water or detergent. If you own a
dishwasher, you may wash these parts in the dishwasher.
Remember to dry thoroughly before replacing them.
- What about the back panel? Dust may deposit on the back
panel and affect the proper running of the appliance. To re-
move dust, vacuum away the dust very carefully using the
appropriate vacuum cleaner accessory.
- Discontinued use of the appliance: If the appliance is not in
use for any length of time, remember to clean the interior
and dry thoroughly, leaving the doors open to prevent the
formation of bad odours and mould.
- Replacing the lamp. The lamp for lighting the interior of
the appliance is located at the back of the lamp box. Un-
screw the burnt lamp and replace it with another lamp of no
more than
1
5 Watt, follow the instructions illustrated in fig.
3.
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
The scheme of installation of rear stoppers
The refrigerator does not function.
Have you checked whether:
•
The main switch for the electricity to the apartment or
home has been turned off;
•
The plug is properly inserted in the outlet;
•
The outlet is adequate; try inserting the plug into an-
other outlet in the room.
The refrigerator and the freezer do not cool properly.
Have you checked whether:
•
The doors do not close well or the seals are faulty;
The appliance makes too much noise.
The gas refrigerant produces a slight noise even when the
compressor is not running (this is not a defect).
Have you checked whether:
•
The refrigerator is levelled.
•
The appliance was installed between cabinets or objects
that vibrate and make noise.
There is water on the bottom of the
refrigerator.
Have you checked whether:
Keeping Your Appliance in Shape
Is There a Problem?
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