Electrolux LTB1AE24W0 Benutzerinformation Seite 16

7. CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
7.1 Cleaning the interior
Before using the appliance for the first time,
the interior and all internal accessories should
be washed with lukewarm water and some
neutral soap to remove the typical smell of a
brand-new product, then dried thoroughly.
CAUTION!
Do not use detergents, abrasive
powders, chlorine or oil-based cleaners
as they will damage the finish.
CAUTION!
The accessories and parts of the
appliance are not suitable for washing in
a dishwasher.
7.2 Periodic cleaning
The equipment has to be cleaned regularly:
1. Clean the inside and accessories with
lukewarm water and some neutral soap.
2. Regularly check the door seals and wipe
them clean to ensure they are clean and
free from debris.
3. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
7.3 Defrosting of the fridge
Defrosting in the fridge compartment is
automatic.
7.4 Defrosting of the freezer
CAUTION!
Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off
frost from the evaporator as you could
damage it.
Do not use a mechanical device or any
artificial means to speed up the thawing
process other than those recommended
by the manufacturer.
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About 12 hours prior to defrosting set a
lower temperature in order to build up
sufficient chill reserve in case of any
interruption in operation.
Defrost the freezer compartment when the
frost layer reaches a thickness of about 3-5
mm.
To defrost freezer compartment:
1. Switch off the appliance or pull out
electrical plug from the wall socket.
2. Remove any stored food, wrap it in
several layers of newspaper and put it in
a cool place.
CAUTION!
A temperature rise of the frozen food
packs during defrosting may shorten
their safe storage life.
Do not touch frozen goods with wet
hands. Hands can freeze to the
goods.
3. Remove the ice tray.
4. Leave the door open. Protect the floor
from the defrosting water e.g. with a cloth
or a flat vessel.
5. In order to speed up the defrosting
process, place a pot of warm water in the
freezer compartment. In addition, remove
pieces of ice that break away before
defrosting is complete.
6. When defrosting is complete, dry the
interior thoroughly.
7. Switch on the appliance and close the
door.
8. Set the temperature regulator to obtain
the maximum coldness and run the
appliance for three hours using this
setting.
Only after this time put the food back into the
freezer compartment.
7.5 Periods of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for long
periods, take the following precautions: