Maintenance and care
Switching the appliance off
During cleaning and maintenance it is necessary to
disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply:
It is not sufficient to set the temperature adjustment knobs
on
(appliance off) since it will not eliminate all electrical
contact.
Cleaning the appliance
The external and internal parts, as well as the rubber
seals may be cleaned using a sponge that has been
soaked in lukewarm water and baking soda or neutral
soap. Do not use solvents, abrasive products, bleach
or ammonia.
The removable accessories may be soaked in warm
water and soap or dishwashing liquid. Rinse and dry
them carefully.
Avoiding mould and unpleasant odors
The appliance is manufactured with hygienic materials
which are odor free. In order to maintain an odor free
refrigerator and to prevent the formation of stains, food
must always be covered or sealed properly.
If you want to switch the appliance off for an extended
period of time, clean the inside and leave the doors
open.
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Defrosting the appliance
The refrigerator has an automatic defrosting function:
water is ducted to the back of the appliance by a special
discharge outlet (see diagram) where the heat produced
Replacing the light bulb
To replace the light bulb in the refrigerator compartment,
pull out the plug from the electrical outlet. Follow the
instructions below.
Access the light bulb by removing the cover as indicated
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by the compressor causes
it to evaporate. It is not,
therefore, necessary to
defrost the refrigerator
manually. It is, however,
necessary to clean the
discharge hole regularly so
that the water can flow out
easily.
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in the diagram.
Replace it with a similar
light bulb within the power
range indicated on the
cover (10 W).
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