Cleaning & Maintenance
Your fridge should be cleaned every 4 weeks for good maintenance
and to avoid contamination of food.
Switch off the electrical supply and remove the plug from the
mains power socket before cleaning or maintenance.
Interior
Remove all food from the fridge and cover to keep cool.
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Remove all the shelves and salad/vegetable crisper carefully
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from the fridge and wash in warm soapy water with a soft cloth
and dry thoroughly. Never replace the shelves or crisper into the
fridge if wet.
Wipe the interior of the fridge with a damp clean cloth. For extra
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cleaning use a
solution of one part bicarbonate of soda to one pint of water.
Dry the interior thoroughly with a clean cloth and replace the shelves.
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Plug in and switch on and allow the temperature in the fridge to drop
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back down to
an adequate temperature.
Replace food in the fridge.
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IMPORTANT: Never allow water to get into the electric components
of the fridge (e.g. the temperature control) as this may damage your
appliance.
Exterior
Use a clean, damp, soft cloth to wipe the exterior surface of the
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fridge and dry
thoroughly.
WARNING: Do not use abrasive cloths, powders, household cleaners,
bleach or wax polish to clean the fridge as these can leave a smell
in the fridge and can damage the exterior.
Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust from underneath the fridge
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and from around the compressor, which is situated at the back of
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