Care and cleaning, 1 general warnings, 2 periodic cleaning – Electrolux EUF2947GOX Manuel d'utilisation
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• be sure that frozen foodstuffs are
transferred from the foodstore to the
freezer in the shortest possible time;
• not open the door frequently or leave it
open longer than absolutely necessary;
• once defrosted, food deteriorates
rapidly and cannot be refrozen;
• do not exceed the storage period
indicated by the food manufacturer.
6. CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
6.1 General warnings
CAUTION!
Unplug the appliance before
carrying out any maintenance
operation.
This appliance contains
hydrocarbons in its cooling
unit; maintenance and
recharging must therefore
only be carried out by
authorized technicians.
The accessories and parts of
the appliance are not suitable
for washing in a dishwasher.
6.2 Periodic cleaning
The equipment has to be cleaned
regularly:
• clean the inside and accessories with
lukewarm water and some neutral
soap.
• regularly check the door seals and
wipe clean to ensure they are clean
and free from debris.
• rinse and dry thoroughly.
CAUTION!
Do not pull, move or damage
any pipes and/or cables
inside the cabinet. Never use
detergents, abrasive
powders, highly perfumed
cleaning products or wax
polishes to clean the interior
as this will damage the
surface and leave a strong
odour. Take care of not to
damage the cooling system.
Clean the condenser and the compressor
at the back of the appliance with a brush.
This operation will improve the
performance of the appliance and save
electricity consumption.
Take care of not to damage
the cooling system. When
moving the cabinet, lift it by
the front edge to avoid
scratching the floor.
6.3 Cleaning the ice maker
When necessary, clean the surfaces of the
dispenser and the ice container that are
accessible from the outside, using only a
soft cloth and warm water.
Ensure that the ice container is thoroughly
dry before being refitted.
CAUTION!
Do not use detergents or
abrasive paste.
6.4 Defrosting
Your appliance is frost free. This means
that there is no build up of frost when it is
in operation, neither on the internal walls
nor on the foods.
The absence of frost is due to the
continuous circulation of cold air inside the
compartment, driven by an automatically
controlled fan.
6.5 Periods of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for long
periods, take the following precautions:
1. Switch off the ice maker.
2. Turn off the water connection.
3. Empty the ice container.
4. Disconnect the appliance from
electricity supply.
5. Remove all food.
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