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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.
• The back of the appliance may collect dust which can
be removed by delicately using the hose of a vacuum
cleaner set on medium power. The appliance must be
switched off and the plug must be pulled out before
cleaning the appliance.
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 doors
open.
Defrosting the appliance
! Follow the instructions below.
Do not speed up the defrosting process by using any
devices or tools other than the scraper provided, you may
damage the refrigeration circuit.
Defrosting the refrigerator compartment
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
by the compressor causes it to evaporate. It is necessary
to clean the discharge hole regularly so that the water can
flow out easily.
Defrosting the freezer compartment
Remove frost regularly using the special scraper provided.
If the frost layer is greater than 5 mm, it is necessary to
defrost manually:
1. Set the TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT knob to the
position
.
2. Wrap frozen foods in newspaper and place them in
another freezer or in a cool
place.
3. Leave the door open
until the frost has melted
completely. This can be
made easier by placing
containers with lukewarm
water in the freezer
compartment.
4. Clean and dry the
freezer compartment
carefully before switching
the appliance on again.
5. Certain appliances are fitted with the DRAIN SYSTEM to
lead the water outside: let the water flow into a container
(
see diagram
).
6. Wait for approximately 2
hours, i.e. until the ideal
storage conditions have
been restored, before
placing food in the freezer
compartment.
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).
PURE WIND PLUS*
Filter maintenance
Unhook the filters from the left side of the cover by
inserting the tip of a small screwdriver into the gaps
(see attached pictures).
Wash the filters regularly (every 12-18 months) under
running water, using a neutral detergent to remove any
stubborn build-up. Leave the filters to dry before
replacing them. If the filters cannot be removed, or if
they are difficult to remove, please contact the
Technical Assistance Service.
