Blomberg KNM4561i User manual

Operating instructions
KNM4561i
Frost Free Combi
Fridge Freezer

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Please read this manual first!
Dear Customer,
We hope that your product, which has been produced in a 1st-class
manufacturing facility and checked under the most meticulous quality control
procedures, will provide you with years of good service.
For this, we recommend you to carefully read the entire manual of your product
before using it and keep it at hand for future reference.
This manual
• Will help you use your appliance quickly and safely.
• Read the manual before installing and operating your product.
• Follow the instructions, especially those for safety.
• Keep the manual in an easily accessible place as you may need it later.
• Besides, read also the other documents provided with your product.
Please note that this manual may be valid for other models as well.
Symbols and their descriptions
This instruction manual contains the following symbols:
CImportant information or useful usage tips.
AWarning against dangerous conditions for life and property.
BWarning against electric voltage.

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1 Your refrigerator 3
2 Warnings 4
Electrical Requirements ..................... 5
Warning! This Appliance Must Be
Earthed ............................................. 5
Energy Saving Tips............................ 6
Compliance with WEEE Directive and
Disposing of the Waste Product: .......6
Compliance with RoHS Directive: ..... 6
Package information.......................... 6
3Installation 7
Points to be considered when re-
transporting your refrigerator ............. 7
Before operating your refrigerator ......7
Electric connection ............................ 7
Disposing of the packaging ............... 8
Disposing of your old refrigerator ....... 8
Placing and Installation ...................... 8
Transportation Instructions................. 9
Installation Instructions ...................... 9
Replacing The Interior Light Bulb .... 11
Reversing the doors ........................13
4 Before operating 14
Final Check ..................................... 14
5 Using your refrigerator 15
Temperature Control And
Adjustment ...................................... 15
Storing Frozen Food........................ 16
Freezing Fresh Food ........................ 16
Making Ice Cubes............................ 16
Defrosting........................................ 17
6 Maintenance and
cleaning 18
7 Do’s and Don’ts 19
9 How To Obtain Service 24
8 Installation Of High
Levelling Foot 21
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Guarantee Details 25

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1Your refrigerator
Congratulations on your choice of a BLOMBERG quality Appliance which has
been designed to give you service for many years.
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Interior light
2.
Thermostat knob
3. Cabınet shelves
4. Wine rack
5. Defrost water collection channel
6. Crisper cover
7. Crisper
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Icebank
10.
Fast Freeze compartment
11.
Frozen food storage drawers
12.
Fridge compartment door shelves
Egg holders
CFigures that take place in this instruction manual are schematic and may not
correspond exactly with your product. If the subject parts are not included in the
product you have purchased, then it isvalid for other models.
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2Warnings
• DO NOT connect your appliance to
the electricity supply until all packing
and transit protectors have been
removed.
• Leave to stand for at least 4 hours
before switching on to allow
compressor oil to settle if transported
horizontally.
• If you are discarding an old
refrigerator with a lock or latch fitted
to the door, disable the lock/latch,
ensure that it is left in a safe condition
to prevent the entrapment of young
children.
• This fridge/freezer must only be used
for its intended purpose i.e the storing
and freezing of edible foodstuff.
• Do not dispose of the appliance on
a fire. At BLOMBERG, the care and
protection of our environment is an
ongoing commitment. This appliance
which is among the latest range
introduced is particularly environment
friendly. Your appliance contains non
CFC / HFC natural substances in the
cooling system (Called R600a) and in
the insulation (Called cyclopentane)
which are potentially flammable
if exposed to fire. Therefore, take
care not to damage, the cooling
circuit / pipes of the appliance in
transportation and in use. In case of
damage do not expose the appliance
to fire or potential ignition source and
immediately ventilate the room where
the appliance is situated.
• We suggest you contact your local
authority for disposal information and
facilities available.
• See Installation Instructions on on
page 9 for information on suitable
location.
• To obtain the best possible
performance and trouble free
operation from your appliance it is
very important to carefully read these
instructions.
• On delivery, check to make sure that
the product is not damaged and that
all the parts and accessories are in
perfect condition.
• Ensure that the plug remains readily
accessible. Do not use multiple
adapter or extension cable.
• Failure to observe these instructions
may invalidate your right to free
service during the guarantee period.
• Keep ventilation openings, in the
appliance enclosure or in the built-in
structure, clear of obstruction.
• Do not use mechanical devices
or other means to accelerate the
defrosting process, other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• Do not use electrical appliances
inside the food storage
compartments of the appliance,
unless they are of the type
recommended by the manufacturer.
• We suggest you keep these
instructions in a safe place for easy
reference.
• This appliance is not intended for use
by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.

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Electrical Requirements
Before you insert the plug into the wall
socket make sure that the voltage and
the frequency shown on the rating
plate inside the appliance corresponds
to your electricity supply.
Rating label is on the left hand side of
fridge inner liner.
We recommend that this appliance be
connected to the mains supply via a
suitable switched and fused socket.
The appliance must be positioned so
that the plug is accessible.
Should the mains lead of the appliance
become damaged or should it need
replacing at any time, it must be
replaced by a special purpose made
mains lead which can only be obtained
from a BLOMBERG Authorised Service
Agent.
Warning! This Appliance
Must Be Earthed
If the fitted moulded plug is not
suitable for your socket, then the plug
should be cut off and an appropriate
plug fitted. Destroy the old plug which
is cut off as a plug with bared cord
could cause a shock hazard if inserted
into a socket elsewhere in the house.
The moulded plug on this appliance
incorporates a 13 A fuse. Should
the fuse need to be replaced an
ASTABEAB approved BS 1362 fuse
of the same rating must be used. Do
not forget to refit the fuse cover. In the
event of losing the fuse cover the plug
must not be used until a replacement
Colour of the replacement fuse cover
must be the same colour as that visible
on the pin face of the plug. Fuse covers
are available from any good electrical
store.
Important! Fitting A Different Plug
As the colours of the wires in the
mains lead of this appliance may
not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in
your plug proceed as follows: (See
diagram).
1. Connect the green-yellow or green
(Earth) wire to the terminal in the plug
marked ‘E’ orwith thesymbol or
coloured green and yellow orgreen.
2. Connect theblue (Neutral) wire to
the terminal in theplug marked ‘N’ or
coloured black.
3. Connect thebrown(Live) wire to the
terminal in theplug marked ‘L’ or
coloured red.
4. With alternative plugs a 13 A fuse
must be fitted either in theplug or
adaptor or in the main fuse box. If in
doubt contact a qualified electrician.
FITTED WITH
BS 1362 13A FUSE ALWAYS
FIT BS 1362 REPLACEMENT
CARTRIDGE FUSE
GREEN &
YELLOW
OR
GREEN
N
BLUE
OR
BLACK
L
BROWN
OR
RED
22mm.
6mm.
6mm.
6mm. 32mm.
12mm.
FUSE
CORD GRIP
WARNING: When positioning the
appliance ensure the supply cord is not
trapped or damaged.
fuse cover has been fitted.

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Energy Saving Tips
1. Ensure your appliance is installed in a
well ventilated area.
2. Ensure the time between buying
chilled/frozen food and placing
them in your appliance is kept at
minimum, particularly in summer. We
recommend you use a cool bag or
a special carrier bag to carry frozen
food.
3. Do not leave the door (s) of your
appliance open longer than
necessary and ensure they are closed
properly after each opening.
4. Defrost frozen food in the fridge, so
that frozen food acts as an ice pack
to assist cooling in fridge.
Compliance with WEEE
Directive and Disposing of
the Waste Product:
This product complies with EU WEEE
Directive (2012/19/EU). This
product bears a
classification symbol for
waste electrical and
electronic equipment
(WEEE).This product has
been manufactured with
high quality parts and materials which
can be reused and are suitable for
recycling. Do not dispose of the waste
product with normal domestic and
other wastes at the end of its service
life. Take it to the collection center for
the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment. Please consult
your local authorities to learn about
these collection centers.
Compliance with RoHS
Directive:
The product you have purchased
complies with EU RoHS Directive
(2011/65/EU). It does not contain
harmful and prohibited materials
specified in the Directive.
Package information
Packaging materials of the product
are manufactured from recyclable
materials in accordance with our
National Environment Regulations. Do
not dispose of the packaging materials
together with the domestic or other
wastes. Take them to the packaging
material collection points designated
by the local authorities.

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3 Installation
BPlease remember that the
manufacturer shall not be held liable if
the informationgivenin the instruction
manual is not observed.
Points to be considered
when re-transporting your
refrigerator
1. Your refrigerator must be
emptiedand cleaned prior to any
transportation.
2. Shelves, accessories, crisper and etc.
in your refrigerator must be fastened
securely by adhesive tape against any
jolt before repackaging.
3. Packaging must be tiedwith thick
tapes and strong ropes and the
rules of transportation printed on the
package must be followed.
Please do not forget…
Every recycledmaterial is an
indispensable source for thenature
and for our national resources.
If youwish to contribute to recycling
the packaging materials, you can
get further information from the
environmental bodies or local
authorities.
Before operating your
refrigerator
Before starting to use your refrigerator
check the following:
1. Is the interiorof the refrigerator dry
and can the aircirculate freely in the
rear ofit?
2. Please install the 2 plastic wedges
as illustrated in the figure. Plastic
wedgeswill provide the required
distance betweenyour refrigerator
and the wall inorder to allow the air
circulation. (The illustrated figure is
only an example and does not match
exactly with your product.)
3. Clean the interiorof the refrigerator as
recommended in the “Maintenance
and cleaning” section.
4. Plug the refrigerator into the wall
outlet. When the fridge dooris open,
the fridge compartment interior light
will come on.
5. You will hear a noise as the
compressor starts up. The liquid and
gases sealedwithin the refrigeration
system may also give rise to noise,
evenif the compressor is not running
and this is quite normal.
6. Front edges of the refrigerator may
feel warm. This is normal.These
areas are designed to be warm to
avoid condensation.
Electric connection
Connect your product to a grounded
socket which is being protected by a
fuse with the appropriate capacity.
Important:
•The connection must be in
compliance with national regulations.
•The power cable plug must be easily
accessible after installation.
•The specified voltage must be equal
to your mains voltage.
•Extension cables and multiway plugs
must not be used for connection.
BA damaged power cable must be
replaced by a qualified electrician.
BProduct must not be operated before
it is repaired! There is danger of
electric shock!
WARNING: Do not locate extension
sockets or charging transformers/power
supplies or Lithium-Iron battery operated
products adjacent to the compressor as
they could overheat.

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Disposing of the packaging
The packing materials may be
dangerous for children. Keep the
packing materials out of the reach
of children or dispose of them by
classifying them in accordance
with the waste instructions. Do not
dispose of them along with the normal
household waste.
The packing of your refrigerator is
produced from recyclable materials.
Disposing of your old
refrigerator
Dispose of your old refrigerator without
giving any harm to the environment.
•Youmayconsultyourauthoriseddealer
or waste collection center of your
municipality about the disposal of
your refrigerator.
Before disposing of your refrigerator, cut
out the electric plug and, if there are
any locks on the door, make them
inoperable in order to protect children
against any danger.
Placing and Installation
AIf the entrance door of the room
where the refrigerator will be
installed is not wide enough for the
refrigerator to pass through, then call
the authorised service to have them
remove the doors of your refrigerator
and pass it sideways through the
door.
1. Install your refrigerator to a place that
allows ease of use.
2. Keep your refrigerator away from heat
sources, humid places and direct
sunlight.
3. There must be appropriate air
ventilation around your refrigerator
in order to achieve an efficient
operation. If the refrigerator is to be
placed in a recess in the wall, there
must be at least 5 cm distance with
the ceiling and at least 5 cm with
the wall. If the floor is covered with
a carpet, your product must be
elevated 2.5 cm from the floor.
4. Place your refrigerator on an even
floor surface to prevent jolts.
5. Do not keep your refrigerator in
ambient temperatures under 10°C.

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Transportation Instructions
1. The appliance should be transported
only in a vertical upright position. The
packing as supplied must be intact
during transportation.
2. If during the course of transport the
appliance has to be transported
horizontally, it must only be laid on its
right hand side when standing in the
front of the appliance. After bringing
it to upright position,it must not be
operated for at least 4 hours to allow
the system to settle.
3. Failure to comply with the above
instructions could result in damage
occuring to the appliance. The
manufacturer will not be held
responsible if these instructions are
disregarded.
4. The appliance must be protected
against rain, moisture and other
atmospheric influences.
5. When positioning your appliance take
care not to damage your flooring,
pipes, wall coverings etc. Do not
move the appliance by pulling by the
door or handle.
6. Empty any water in the drain
tray before moving. See section
‘Defrosting’ and ‘Care & cleaning’ for
further information.
7. Make sure that the defrost water pipe
at the back of the product is fixed
to the plastic evaporating pan on
the top of the compressor, to avoid
defrost water spillage on the floor.
IMPORTANT : Care must be taken
while cleaning / carrying the appliance
to avoid touching the bottom of the
condenser metal wires at the back of
the appliance as you might injure your
fingers and hands.
Do not attempt to sit or stand on top
of your appliance as it is not designed
for such use. You could injure yourself
or damage the appliance.
“IMPORTANT: Make sure that
mains cable is not caught under the
appliance during and after carrying
/ moving the appliance, to avoid
the mains cable becoming cut or
damaged.”
Do not allow children to play with the
appliance or tamper with the controls.
BLOMBERG declines to accept any
liability should the instructions not be
followed.
Installation Instructions
1. The space in the room where the
appliance is installed must not be
smaller than 10 cubic metres.
2. This appliance has been designed
to operate in ambient temperatures up
to 32 degrees C (90 degrees F) and
is equipped with Advanced Electronic
Temperature Control System [AETCS]
which ensures that at the advised
setting [4 - four on the knob] the frozen
food in the freezer will not defrost
even if the ambient temperature falls
as low as -15 °C. When first installed
the product MUST NOT be placed in
low ambient temperatures because
the freezer will not reduce to it’s
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it has reached its steady operating
state it can be re-located. So you
may then install your appliance in a
garage or an unheated room without
having to worry about frozen food in
the freezer being spoilt. However at
low ambient temperatures mentioned
above, fridge contents are likely
to freeze, so check and consume
food in the fridge accordingly. When
the ambient temperature returns to
normal, you may change the knob
setting to suit your needs.
If the ambient temperature is
below 0°C, the food in the fridge
compartment will freeze. So, we
recommend you don’t use the fridge
compartment in such low ambient
conditions. You can continue using the
freezer compartment as usual.
3. Do not place the appliance near
cookers, radiators or in direct sunlight
as this will cause your appliance
to work less efficiently. If installed
next to a source of heat or freezer,
maintain the following minimum side
clearances:
From Cookers 50 mm (2”)
From Radiators 300 mm (12”)
From Freezers 25 mm (1”)
4. See pages 16 to 23 for detailed
Installation Instructions including
reversing door opening direction.
5. Refer to cleaning and care section
to prepare your appliance for use.
6. A special receptacle is supplied to
store the mains plug during transit.
The receptacle is fixed at the back
of the cabinet, on the side of the
compressor.
(See diagram) Gently remove the plug
from the receptacle. Never pull the
mains cord, you may damage the
appliance. In the case of
transportation,
ensure you locate the plug in the
receptacleprovided to avoid transit
damage.

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Replacing The Interior Light
Bulb
To change the Bulb/LED used for
illumination of your refrigerator, call your
AuthorisedService.
The lamp(s) used in this appliance is
not suitable for household room
illumination. The intended purpose of
this lamp is to assist the user to place
foodstuffs in the refrigerator/freezer in a
safe and comfortable way.
The lamps used in this appliance have
to withstand extreme physical
conditions such as temperatures below
-20°C.

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Reversıng Thedoors
Top Door
1. Unscrew top hinge (4).
2. Carefully remove the top door.
3. Unscrew lower hinge (6)
4. Remove plastic plugs (10 &11).
5. Refit top hinge (4) as lower hinge (14) on the left hand side.
6. Replace top door
7. Refit lower hinge (6) as top hinge (16) on the left hand side.
Lower door
1. Unscrew top hinge (7)
2. Carefully remove the lower door.
3. Unscrew lower hinge (9).
4. Remove plastic plugs (12 &13).
5. Refit hinge (7) as lower hinge (19) on the left hand side.
6. Replace lower door
7. Refit lower hinge (9) as top hinge (21) on the left hand side.
Refit plastic plugs (10, 11, 12& 13) into the screw holes on the right hand side
(17, 18, 22 & 23).
Screw the plastic fixing piece (1) to the top of the appliance.
Stick the decorative sealing strip (3) to the right hand side of the appliance.

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Reversing the doors
Proceed in numerical order .
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10
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4Before operating
Final Check
Before you start using the fridge/
freezer check that:
1. The feet have been adjusted for
perfect levelling.
2. The interior is dry and air can
circulate freely at the rear of the
cabinet.
3. Clean the interior as recommended
under “CLEANING AND CARE.”
4. Insert the plug into the wall socket
and switch on the electricity supply.
•When the door is open the fridge
interior light will come on.
5. You will hear a noise as the
compressor starts up. The liquid and
gases sealed within the refrigeration
system may also give rise to noise,
whether the compressor is running or
not which is quite normal.
“Due to operation of the fan inside
the frost free freezer compartment,
overall noise level is slightly higher
in comparison to non-frost free
appliances. This is quite normal and is
not a fault.”
6. Set the setting knob half way
between min and max.
7. Front edges of the cabinet may feel
warm. This is normal. These areas
are designed to be warm to avoid
condensation.
8. “Do not load the appliance
immediately it is switched on. Wait
until the correct storage temperature
has been reached. We recommend
that you check the temperature
with an accurate thermometer (see;
Temperature Control and Adjustment)”
9. When the freezer reaches the
desired temperature the freezer fan will
stop. When the freezer fan is on, the
noise will be louder when the freezer
door is opened.
10. Avoid spillage of food particularly
small items like rice, peas, beans
through the fan guard as they may
cause the cooling system to block and
therefore operate less efficiently.

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5Using your refrigerator
Temperature Control And
Adjustment
MIN
The interior temperature of your
refrigerator changes for the following
reasons:
• Seasonal temperatures;
• Frequent opening of the door and
leaving the door open for long periods;
• Food put into the refrigerator without
cooling down to the room temperature;
• The location of the refrigerator in the
room (e.g. exposing to sunlight).
You may adjust the varying interior
temperature due to such reasons by
using the thermostat. Numbers around
the thermostat button (MIN to MAX)
max being the coldest position.

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Storing Frozen Food
Prepacked commercially frozen food
should be stored in accordance
with the frozen food manufacturer’s
instructions for a frozen food
storage compartment.
To ensure that the high quality
achieved by the frozen food
manufacturer and the food retailer is
maintained, the following should be
remembered:
1. Put packets in the freezer as quickly
as possible after purchase.
2. Ensure that contents are labelled
and dated.
3. Do not exceed “Use By”, “Best
Before” dates on the packaging.
If there is a power failure do not open
the door. Frozen food should not be
affected if the failure lasts for less than
13 hrs. If the failure is longer, then the
food should be checked and either
eaten immediately or cooked and then
re-frozen.
Freezing Fresh Food
Please observe the following
instructions to obtain the best results.
Do not freeze too large a quantity at
any one time. The quality of the food
is best preserved when it is frozen
right through to the core as quickly as
possible.
Placing warm food into the freezer
compartment causes the refrigeration
compressor to operate continuously
until the food is frozen solid. This can
temporarily lead to excessive cooling
of the refrigeration compartment.
When freezing fresh food turn the
setting knob towards. Max small
quantities of food up to 1/2 kg. (1 lb)
can be frozen without having to rotate
the temperature control knob.
You may place fresh food to be frozen
in any part of the freezer.
Take special care not to mix already
frozen food and fresh food.
Making Ice Cubes
Fill the ice - cube tray 3/4 full with
water. Loosen frozen trays with the
handle of a spoon, never use sharp
edged objects such as knives, forks.
Note: If freshly made ice cubes are
not consumed for several weeks
and stored in Ice Bank, they will
slowly reduce in size and eventually
disappear completely.

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Defrosting
A) Fridge Compartment
The fridge compartment defrosts
automatically. The defrosting water
runs to the drain tube via a collection
container at the back of the appliance
(1). (see diagram) During defrosting
water droplets may form at the back
of the fridge compartment where
concealed evaporator is located.
Some droplets may remain on the
liner and refreeze when defrosting is
completed. Do not use pointed or
sharp edged objects such as knives,
forks to remove the droplets which
have frozen.
If at any time the defrost water does
not drain from the collection channel,
check to ensure that no food particles
have blocked the drain tube. The drain
tube can be cleared by pushing the
special plastic plunger provided down
the drain tube (2). If the frost layer
reaches about 1/4”(7 mm), reduce
the setting (i.e. from 4 to 1) to restart
automatic defrosting.
B) Freezer Compartment
The fan inside the freezer
compartment circulates cold air. Never
insert any object through the guard.
Do not allow children to play with
the freezer fan.
Never store products that contain
inflammable propellant gas (eg
dispensers, spray cans etc.) or
explosive substances.
Don’t cover the shelves with any
protective materials, which may
obstruct air circulation.
Do not allow children to play with the
appliance or tamper with the controls.
Do not obstruct the freezer fan guard
to ensure that you obtain the best
possible pefrorformancem your
appliance.

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6Maintenance and cleaning
** We recommend that you switch
off the appliance at the socket outlet
and pull out the mains plug before
cleaning.
** Never use any sharp abrasive
instrument, soap, household cleaner,
detergent and wax polish for cleaning.
** Use luke warm water to clean the
cabinet of the appliance and wipe it
dry.
** Use a damp cloth wrung out
in a solution of one teaspoon of
bicarbonate of soda to one pint of
water to clean the interior and wipe it
dry.
** Make sure that no water enters the
lamp housing.
** If the appliance is not going to be
used for a long period of time switch it
off, remove all food, clean it and leave
the door ajar.
** Any dust that gathers on the
condenser, which is located at the
back of the appliance, should be
removed once a year with a vacuum
cleaner.
** Check door seals regularly to ensure
they are clean and free from food
particles.
** Removal of door tray
•To remove door racks, remove
all the contents and then simply push
the door rack upwards from the base.
** To remove a freezer drawer, pull
it as far as possible, and then tilt
it upwards, and then pull it out
completely.
** To remove the freezer flap door, first
open the door 3” and then gently pull it
off. Make sure that the flap is in place
before closing the freezer door.
** Make sure that the special plastic
container (drain tray) at the back of
the appliance which collects defrost
water is clean at all times. If you want
to remove the tray to clean it follow the
instructions below :
•Switch off at the socket outlet and
pull out the mains plug.
•Push the lug down with the tip of
a screw driver & pull out with a jerk
movement
•Clean the drain tray and wipe it
dry.
•Reassemble reversing the
sequence and operations.
** Avoid spillage of food particularly
small items like rice, peas, beans
through the fan guard as they may
cause the cooling system to block and
therefore operate less efficiently.