distribution system linked to the water supply if it has not been used for 5 days.
Store raw meat and fish in the refrigerator in appropriate containers so that
they do not come into contact with other food or leak onto other food.
The freezer compartments with two stars should be used for storing pre-frozen
food, storing and preparing ice cream and preparing ice cubes.
Compartments with one, two or three stars should not be used for freezing
fresh food.
If the refrigerator is empty for a long time, turn it off, defrost it, clean it, wipe
it down and leave the door ajar to prevent mould from building up in the
appliance.
Do not store hot food and/or liquid directly in the appliance. Always wait until
they cool down before storing them in the appliance.
Do not place food against the back wall of the appliance.
Store cleaned fruit and vegetables in the vegetable drawers (3), butter and
cheese in sealed containers and milk bottles in the door compartments (4).
When you place food in containers or bags, write the date on the packaging to
remind you when the food was stored.
Avoid opening the doors too often and for too long in order to reduce losses of
cold air and prevent the accumulation of humidity in the compartments.
Do not freeze defrosted food.
Follow the manufacturer's storage recommendations for defrosted food.
Do not put bottles or sealed containers containing liquid (e.g. beer bottles and
other drinks) in the freezer as they may explode and spoil other food.
Prepare food in small quantities for facilitate quicker freezing/defrosting. This
will allow you to defrost and cook the appropriate amount of food.
8/ CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Warning: unplug the appliance before any maintenance operations.
This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its refrigerant circuit: maintenance and
replenishment must therefore only be carried out by authorised personnel.
Periodic cleaning
1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Disconnect the appliance.
3. Wash the walls of the appliance and the accessories regularly with warm water
with a soft and odourless detergent (e.g. washing-up liquid).
4. Clean the lid seal carefully without forgetting to clean under the seal as well.
5. Rinse and dry the walls and accessories of the appliance carefully.
6. Plug in the appliance.
7. Switch on the appliance.
Warning: never use harsh or corrosive products, sponges with scourers or
metallic items to clean the inside or outside of your appliance. This is likely
to damage it.
Important : it is not necessary to clean the compressor area.
Defrosting the freezer
1. Defrost the freezer when the thickness of the layer of frost is around
We advise you to defrost the freezer when the appliance only partially loaded (or
empty).
13
10-15
mm.