Maintenance of your Refrigerator-Freezer
Defrosting of the refrigerator
Frost is automatically eliminated in the refrigerator. Clean regularly the water drain opening «G».
Cleaning
� Do not use alcohol or any cleanig product containing alcohol because it can damage the cabinet. � Use lukewarm water and neutral soap or bicarbonate of soda for cleaning the interior and the exterior of the appliance. Never use detergents nor abrasive powders. � Clean the black grill on the read of the appliance (condeser), motor and the upper and downer ventilation slots with a brush or vacuum cleaner. This way the performance of the appliance will improve and energy consumption reduced. � Clean the water container above the motor. � Extract the base pulling it outwards in order to permit cleaning undermeath the appliance. � In order to remove the shelve over the vegetable drawer (some models only), first of all pull out the security flanges as shows in the draw (see fig. 13). Once it has been put back, return the flanges to the original position.
Idle periods
During periods when the appliance is not in use take the following precautions: � Unplug the appliance. � Remove all the food. � Defrost and clean the interior and all accessories. � Leave the door ajar to permit the air to circulate in the interior and thus avoid unpleasant smells.
