Curtis FR834UK - Manual (Page 9)

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
¾ Defrosting Your Fridge
Defrost the Fridge when the frost accumulated on the evaporator is about 5mm (1/5 inch) thick.
Unplug the power cord. Defrosting usually takes a few hours. After defrosting, resetting the desired
temperature. To defrost quickly remove Food from the Fridge and leave the door open. Never use a
knife or other metal instrument to scrape ice/frost from the evaporator.
¾ Cleaning Your Fridge
• Unplug the Fridge, and remove the Wine and shelves.
• Wash the inside surfaces with a warm water and baking soda solution. The solution should be
about 2 tablespoons of baking soda to a quart of water.
• Wash the shelves with a mild detergent solution.
• The outside of the Fridge should be cleaned with mild detergent and warm water.
• Wring excess water out of the sponge or cloth before cleaning the area of the controls, or any
electrical parts.
• Wash the outside cabinet with warm water and mild liquid detergent. Rinse well and wipe dry with
a clean soft cloth.
¾ Vacation Time
• Short vacations: Leave the Fridge operating during vacations of less than three weeks.
• Long vacations: If the appliance will not be used for several months, remove all items and
unplug the power cord. Clean and dry the interior thoroughly. To prevent odor and mold growth,
leave the door open slightly: blocking it open if necessary.
¾ Moving Your Fridge
• Remove all Food.
• Securely tape down all loose items (shelves) inside your appliance.
• Tape the door shut.
• Protect outside of appliance with a blanket, or similar item.
¾ Energy Saving Tips
• The Fridge should be located in the coolest area of the room, away from heat producing
appliances, and out of the direct sunlight.
• Overloading the Fridge forces the compressor to run longer.