IKEA HALLNAS Bedienungsanleitung Seite 10

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Cleaning and maintenance
General tips
• Regularly clean the appliance with a cloth and a
solution of warm water and neutral detergent
specifically formulated for refrigerator interiors.
Do not use abrasive cleaners or tools.
• To ensure proper drainage of defrost water,
regularly utilize the drain filter from the fitting bag
to clean the defrost water drain outlet. This outlet
is situated on the rear wall of the refrigerator
compartment (see Fig. 1). Always keep the drain
filter inserted into the drain outlet to prevent any
blockages caused by dirt.
•
Before servicing or cleaning the appliance, unplug
it from the mains or disconnect the power supply.
Defrosting the refrigerator compartment
Food moisture evaporating inside the refrigerator
or the entry of air moisture into the refrigeration
compartment during daily use can both lead to frost
formation in the refrigeration compartment. In such
cases,manually raising the temperature setting of the
refrigerator can facilitate automated defrosting.
The formation of water droplets on the rear wall
of the refrigerator compartment indicates that the
automatic defrosting is underway.
The defrost water automatically runs into the drain
outlet and then into a container where it evaporates.
CAUTION!
The refrigerator accessories must not
be placed in a dishwasher.
Defrosting the freezer compartment
It is perfectly normal for ice to form. The amount of
ice which forms and the rate at which it accumulates
will depend on ambient temperature and humidity,
and on the frequency of door opening.
1. Set the coldest temperature four hours before
removing food from the freezer compartment,
so as to extend the storage time of food during
defrosting.
2. Switch the appliance off and remove the drawers.
Place the frozen food in a cool place.
3. Leave the freezer door open to allow the frost
to melt. To prevent water leaking onto the floor
during defrosting, place an absorbent cloth on the
bottom of the freezer compartment and wring it
out regularly.
Fig. 1
4. Clean the interior of the freezer. Rinse and dry
carefully.
5. Switch the appliance on again and place food back
in the freezer compartment.
If you do not use the appliance for a prolonged
period
1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
3. Remove all food.
4. Defrost and clean the appliance.
5. Leave the doors open just enough to allow air
to circulate inside the compartments. This will
prevent the formation of mould and unpleasant
odours.
In the event of a power cut
•
Keep the doors of the appliance closed. This will
allow the food to stay cold as long as possible.
•
If food has defrosted even partially, do not re-
freeze it. Consume within 24 hours.
Replacing the lighting
The appliance is equipped with a LED for interior
lighting.
Only an authorized technician is allowed to replace
the lighting device. Please contact your Authorised
Service Centre. For a quicker service, always refer to
the full list of Authorised Service Centres located at
the end of this manual and call the corresponding
phone numbers.
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