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8. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
This section has been dedicated to the end-user and is extremely important for the appliance to work correctly in
the long-term.
A few simple operations conscientiously carried out at set periods can avoid the need of servicing by specialised
personnel.
The operations to be made do not require any particular technical knowledge and can be summarised in simple
controls of the appliance components.
BEFORE BEGINNING ANY TYPE OF MAINTENANCE OR CLEANING WORK ON THE APPLIANCE DISCON-
NECT THE MAINS POWER SUPPLY
DO NOT WASH THE APPLIANCE DIRECTLY WITH HIGH PRESSURE WATER JETS.
AVOID SPRAYING WATER DIRECTLY ONTO ELECTRICAL PARTS.
APPLIANCE Check that the bodywork is clean.
Pay particular attention to the sections in steel.
Clean the inside and outside surfaces only with warm water and soap or a neutral detergent.
Rinse with plenty of water and dry thoroughly.
If the appliance is inactive for long periods of time proceed as follows: turn the main switch to the OFF position.
Remove the plug from its socket.
Empty the appliance and clean.
Leave the door half-open to avoid creation of bad smells.
Protect the compressor group from dust.
CORE PROBE Clean well the edge for the first use of it, and after every use.
If it's not in use, after cleaning, cover with its rubber cap and place it in the proper side, within the appliance's
chamber.
CONDENSING COIL It is important that the coil is capable of offering the maximum possible heat exchange.
It is therefore important that its surface be always free of dirt or dust that may be deposited by the effect of the
fan's operation.
Use a vacuum cleaner and soft bristled brush to remove all the impurities such as paper or dust that may have
deposited on the coil.
Check that the aluminium fins have not been damaged or bent; if this is the case "comb" the coil with the appro-
priate tool until the original condition is regained to optimise the air flux.
POWER CABLE Check that the power cable that connects the appliance to the mains socket is not cut, cracked or
altered in such a way as to compromise the insulation.
Contact your authorised service centre if this requires maintenance.
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