Smeg FA28B - Manual (Page 12)

Instructions for Use 58
Maintenance and Cleaning
Automatic Defrosting of the
Refrigerator
There is no need to defrost the refrigerator,
because ice depositing on the inner back wall is
defrosted automatically.
Ice is depositing on the inner back wall during the
compressor operation; later on, when the
compressor is not operating ice is defrosting and
water drops collect and drain through the outlet in
the inner back wall into the drain pan situated
above the compressor, from where it evaporates.
Manual Defrosting of the Frezing
Compartment
When the frost and ice layer in the Frezing
compartment is 3-5 mm thick, you should clean
the freezer.
• Turn the thermostat knob to STOP (0) position
and disconnect the power supply. Empty the
compartment and take care that the packages
remain frozen.
• Use a suitable cloth to dry the defrost water
collected during defrosting on the bottom of the
Frezing compartment.
Leave the door of the compartment open to
accelerate defrosting.
• Avoid using defrosting sprays, as they may
cause damage to the plastic parts and may be
hazardous to health.
Cleaning the Appliance
Disconnect the power supply before cleaning
the appliance.
Do not use coarse or aggressive cleaning agents
as you can damage the surface.
• Clean the exterior with water and detergent.
Varnished surfaces are cleaned with soft cloth
and an alcohol based cleaning agent (for
example glass cleaners). You may also use
alcohol (ethanol or isoprophylic alcohol).
The application of abrasive and specially
aggressive cleaners, such as the stainless steel
cleaners, is not appropriate for the cleaning of
plastic and coated parts.
• Remove the detachable accesories in the
interior of the appliance and clean it with water
and liquid detergent. Plastic parts cannot be
washed in washing machine.
• Wash the interior of the appliance with
lukewarm water, in which you added one or two
spoonfuls of vinegar.
• Every now and then wipe the condenser on the
rear wall. Use soft non-metal brush or vacuum
cleaner.
• Do not forget to clean also the defrost water
receptacle above the refrigerator compressor
(do not remove the receptacle).
After cleaning, connect the appliance to power
supply and reload the packages.
Switch Off the Appliance When
Not In Use
If you do not intend to use the appliance for a
longer period, set the thermostat knob to the
STOP (0) position, disconnect the power supply,
take out the foods and defrost and clean the
appliance. Leave the door slightly open.