Maintenance And Care; Switching The Appliance Off; Cleaning The Appliance; Avoiding Mould And Unpleasant Odours - Indesit IN TS 1610 Manual De Instrucciones

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) to 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 bicarbonate of 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 odours

• The appliance is manufactured with hygienic materials
which are odour free. In order to maintain an odour 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 door open.

Defrosting the appliance

! Follow the instructions below.
It is advisable now and then to remove the frost which
forms on the evaporator.
Take care to not use sharp objects for this purpose since
they could pierce the refrigeration circuit and permanently
damage the appliance.
Proper cleaning is very important in order to guarantee that
the refrigerator operates efficiently and does not consume
excess energy needlessly.
To defrost the evaporator completely, turn the thermostat
knob to “ ”. The water from the frost will collect in the
special tray.
When finished, dry the tray and put it back in place.
To start the appliance again, turn the thermostat knob to
the appropriate setting.

Replacing the light bulb

To replace the light bulb in the refrigerator compartment,
pull out the plug from the electrical socket. Follow the
instructions below.
Access the light bulb by
removing the cover as
indicated in the diagram.
Replace it with a similar
light bulb within the power
range indicated on the
cover (15W or 25W).
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