Conic Mrf-179 User manual

Instruction Manual

MODEL NO: MRF-179

MRF-213

Do not use electrical appliances such as a hair dryer or heaters to defrost

your Fridge/Freezer.

Containers with flammable gases or liquids can leak at low temperatures.

Do not store any containers with flammable materials, such as spray cans,

fire extinguisher refill cartridges etc. in the Fridge/Freezer.

Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the Freezer compartment. Ice

lollies can cause ‘Frost/Freeze burns’.if consumed straight from the

Fridge/Freezer.

Do not remove items from the Fridge/Freezer compartment if your hands

are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or ‘Frost/Freeze burns’

.Bottles and cans must not be placed in the Freezer compartment as they

can burst when the contents freeze. Manufacturer’s recommended

storage times should be adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions.

Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or play with the Fridge

/Freezer. The Fridge/Freezer is heavy. Care should be taken when

moving it. It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this

product in any way.

Do not store inflammable gases or liquids inside your Fridge/Freezer.

WARNING!

It is hazardous for anyone other than authorised service

personnel to carry out servicing or repairs which involves the

removal of covers.To avoid the risk of an electric shock do

not attempt to repair this appliance yourself.

SAFETY

Safety tips

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Disposal

Old appliances still have some residual value. An environmentally friendly

method of disposal will ensure that valuable raw materials can be recovered

and used again.

The refrigerant used in your appliance and insulation materials require special

disposal procedures. Ensure that none of the pipes on the back of the

appliance are damaged prior to disposal. Up to date information concerning

options for disposing of your old appliance and packaging from the new one

can be obtained from your local council office.

Disposal the appliance based on local legal regulation.

Locks

If your Fridge/Freezer is fitted with a lock, to prevent children being entrapped

keep the key out of reach and not in the vicinity of the appliance.If disposing of

an old Fridge /Freezer break off any old locks or latches as a safeguard.

SAFETY

If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its

service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the

appliance.

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. This appliance is

intended to be used in household and similar applications such as

· staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;

· farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type

environments;

· bed and breakfast type environments;

· catering and similar non-retail applications.

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.

Don't store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable

propellant in this appliance

Please read these instructions and the Safety guidelines on page 2 carefully

before using your new Fridge/Freezer. The Fridge/Freezer is for indoor, domestic

use only.

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INTRODUCTION

Before use

Freezer shelf

Thermostat

Refrigerator shelves

Crisper cover

Freezer door balcony

Fruit and vegetable crisper

Leveling feet

Refrigerator door balconies

Egg tray

Please read these instructions and the Safety guidelines on page 2 carefully

before using your new Fridge/Freezer. The Fridge/Freezer is for indoor, domestic

use only.

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INTRODUCTION

Before use

INSTALLATION

Location

When selecting a position for your Fridge/Freezer you should make sure the

floor is flat and firm, and the room is well ventilated with an average room

temperature of between 18 °C and 43°C. Avoid locating your Fridge/Freezer

near a heat source, eg. cooker, boiler or radiator.Also avoid direct sunlight in

out-buildings or sun lounges. If you are placing your Fridge/Freezer in an

out-building such as a garage or annex ensure that the Fridge/Freezer is

placed above the damp course, otherwise condensation will occur on the

Fridge/Freezer cabinet. Never place the Fridge/Freezer in a wall recess or into

fitted cabinets or furniture. When your Fridge/Freezer is working, the grille at

the back may become hot and the sides warm. It must therefore be installed

so that the back of the Fridge/Freezer has at least 9cm (31/2”)of free space and

the sides have 2cm (3/4”).Do not drape the Fridge/Freezer with any covering.

Levelling the Fridge/Freezer

If the Fridge/Freezer is not level, the door and

magnetic seal alignment will be affected and

may cause your Fridge/Freezer to work

incorrectly. Once the Fridge/Freezer is placed

in its final location, adjust the Levelling feet at

the front by turning them.

Cleaning before use

Wipe the inside of the Fridge/Freezer with a weak solution of bicarbonate of

soda. Then rinse with warm water using a damp sponge or cloth. Wash the

baskets and shelves in warm soapy water and dry completely before replacing

in the Fridge/Freezer.The external parts of the Fridge/Freezer can be cleaned

with wax polish. See page 6 for more details on cleaning.

Before plugging in YOU MUST

Check that you have a socket which is compatible with the plug supplied with

the Fridge /Freezer. If not, see the section called ELECTRICAL INFORMATION

on page 16.

Before switching on!

DO NOT SWITCH ON UNTIL FOUR HOURS AFTER MOVING THE FRIDGE

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Freezer shelf

Thermostat

Refrigerator shelves

Crisper cover

Freezer door balcony

Fruit and vegetable crisper

Leveling feet

Refrigerator door balconies

Egg tray

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Before filling your Fridge/Freezer

/FREEZER.

The coolant fluid needs time to settle. If the appliance is switched off at any

time, wait 30 minutes before switching back on to allow the coolant fluid to

settle.

INSTALLATION

START

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START

Super Freezing

1. Quick freezing allows moisture inside foodstuffs to form fine ice-

crystals which prevent the cell membrane from being damaged and

the cytoplasm being lost when unfreezing, thus the original freshness

and nutrition constituent of foodstuffs can be retained.

2. Fresh meal and fish to be stored for long time must be done by quick

freezing.To quick freeze turn the temperature knob to setting “7”

before adding food.

NOTE: the maximum allowable capacity is 3KG at a time.

3. After quick freezing, turn the knob back to the original position (

Normally time for quick freezing shall not exceeds 4 hours).

Is the Freezer/Fridge cold enough?

If you are at all concerned that your Fridge/Freezer is not being kept cold

enough, or you occasionally wish to check the temperature, you can purchase

a Fridge/Freezer thermometer. These are available from most supermarkets

and hardware shops.Place the thermometer in the Fridge compartment and

Switching on your Fridge/Freezer

1 Before connecting the Fridge/Freezer to the mains supply position. The

Thermostat control dial is located inside the Fridge compartment.

2 Turn the thermostat knob to the position and turn on electricity. The

compressor and the light inside the refrigerator will begin to work.

3 Wait 24 hours before placing food into the Fridge/Freezer, the

temperature inside your Fridge/Freezer will then be cool enough to

chill and freeze foods sufficiently.

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1. The temperature in the refrigerator and freezer compartment is

controlled by the temperature controller installed on the inside wall of

the refrigerator compartment. We strongly recommend you use a

freezer thermostat to check that the temperature is below -18

centigrade before loading any food. This can take 2 - 3 hours.

2. The marks on the knob are the temperature grades, NOT the exact

degrees of temperature. “0” is “OFF” and “7” represents the lowest

temperature.

Adjusting the temperature

NOTE: The Fridge/Freezer may not operate at the correct temperature

if it is in a particularly hot or cold room or if you open the Fridge/

Freezer door too often.

3. Please start with the knob set to position “4”. Use a suitable

thermometer to check the temperature after two hours. The

refrigerator temperature should be set between +2ºC and +5º and the

freezer will vary between -18 and -25 degrees centigrade over a

typical cycle. To reduce the refrigerator temperature turns the knob

towards and check after one hour.

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Thermostat control dial

Before storing foods in

working properly and to allow the your Fridge/Freezer, turn the

Fridge/Freezer on and Fridge/Freezer to fall to the correct

temperature. See page 5 for more details.

wait for 24 hours, to make sure it is

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Before filling your Fridge/Freezer

/FREEZER.

The coolant fluid needs time to settle. If the appliance is switched off at any

time, wait 30 minutes before switching back on to allow the coolant fluid to

settle.

INSTALLATION

START

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START

Super Freezing

1. Quick freezing allows moisture inside foodstuffs to form fine ice-

crystals which prevent the cell membrane from being damaged and

the cytoplasm being lost when unfreezing, thus the original freshness

and nutrition constituent of foodstuffs can be retained.

2. Fresh meal and fish to be stored for long time must be done by quick

freezing.To quick freeze turn the temperature knob to setting “7”

before adding food.

NOTE: the maximum allowable capacity is 3KG at a time.

3. After quick freezing, turn the knob back to the original position (

Normally time for quick freezing shall not exceeds 4 hours).

Is the Freezer/Fridge cold enough?

If you are at all concerned that your Fridge/Freezer is not being kept cold

enough, or you occasionally wish to check the temperature, you can purchase

a Fridge/Freezer thermometer. These are available from most supermarkets

and hardware shops.Place the thermometer in the Fridge compartment and

Switching on your Fridge/Freezer

1 Before connecting the Fridge/Freezer to the mains supply position. The

Thermostat control dial is located inside the Fridge compartment.

2 Turn the thermostat knob to the position and turn on electricity. The

compressor and the light inside the refrigerator will begin to work.

3 Wait 24 hours before placing food into the Fridge/Freezer, the

temperature inside your Fridge/Freezer will then be cool enough to

chill and freeze foods sufficiently.

“3”

1. The temperature in the refrigerator and freezer compartment is

controlled by the temperature controller installed on the inside wall of

the refrigerator compartment. We strongly recommend you use a

freezer thermostat to check that the temperature is below -18

centigrade before loading any food. This can take 2 - 3 hours.

2. The marks on the knob are the temperature grades, NOT the exact

degrees of temperature. “0” is “OFF” and “7” represents the lowest

temperature.

Adjusting the temperature

NOTE: The Fridge/Freezer may not operate at the correct temperature

if it is in a particularly hot or cold room or if you open the Fridge/

Freezer door too often.

3. Please start with the knob set to position “4”. Use a suitable

thermometer to check the temperature after two hours. The

refrigerator temperature should be set between +2ºC and +5º and the

freezer will vary between -18 and -25 degrees centigrade over a

typical cycle. To reduce the refrigerator temperature turns the knob

towards and check after one hour.

“6”

Thermostat control dial

Before storing foods in

working properly and to allow the your Fridge/Freezer, turn the

Fridge/Freezer on and Fridge/Freezer to fall to the correct

temperature. See page 5 for more details.

wait for 24 hours, to make sure it is

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IN USE

Tips for keeping food perfect in the Fridge

Take extra care with meat and fish

Cooked meats should always be stored on a shelf above raw meats to avoid

bacterial transfer. Keep raw meats on a plate which is large enough to

collect juices and cover it with cling film or foil.

Leave space around food

This allows cold air to circulate around the Fridge, ensuring all parts of the

Fridge are kept cool.

Wrap up food!

To prevent transfer of flavours and drying out, food should be separately

packed or covered. Fruit and vegetables need not bewrapped.

Pre-cooked food should be cooled properly

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IN USE

Allow pre-cooked food to cool down before placing in the Fridge.This will help to

stop the internal temperature of the Fridge from rising.

Shut the door!

To prevent cold air escaping, try to limit the number of times you open the

door. When returning from shopping, sort foods to be kept in your Fridge

before opening the door. Only open the door to put food in or take it out.

Where to store your foods in the Fridge

Cool area

Coldest area: 0°C to 5°C

This is where foods which must be cold to keep them safe should be kept:

Raw and uncooked foods

should always be

wrapped.

Pre-cooked chilled foods,

eg. ready meals, meat

pies, soft cheeses.

Pre-cooked meats eg. ham.

Prepared salads (including

pre-washed chopped,

pre-packed mixed green

salads, rice, potato salad

etc).

Desserts, eg. fromage frais,

home-prepared food and

leftovers or cream cakes.

This is the most humid part of the Fridge.Vegetables, fruit, fresh salad items

eg. unwashed whole lettuce,whole tomatoes, radishes etc can be stored here.

WE RECOMMEND THAT ALL PRODUCE KEPT IN THE FRUIT AND

VEGETABLE CRISPER IS WRAPPED.

This is where to store foods which will keep longer if they are kept cool.

Milk, eggs, yogurt, fruit juices, hard cheeses eg. cheddar. Opened jars

and bottles of salad dressings, sauces and jams. Fats, eg. butter,

margarine, low-fat speads, cooking fats and lard.

Cool

Coldest

Fruit and vegetable crisper

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IN USE

Tips for keeping food perfect in the Fridge

Take extra care with meat and fish

Cooked meats should always be stored on a shelf above raw meats to avoid

bacterial transfer. Keep raw meats on a plate which is large enough to

collect juices and cover it with cling film or foil.

Leave space around food

This allows cold air to circulate around the Fridge, ensuring all parts of the

Fridge are kept cool.

Wrap up food!

To prevent transfer of flavours and drying out, food should be separately

packed or covered. Fruit and vegetables need not bewrapped.

Pre-cooked food should be cooled properly

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IN USE

Allow pre-cooked food to cool down before placing in the Fridge.This will help to

stop the internal temperature of the Fridge from rising.

Shut the door!

To prevent cold air escaping, try to limit the number of times you open the

door. When returning from shopping, sort foods to be kept in your Fridge

before opening the door. Only open the door to put food in or take it out.

Where to store your foods in the Fridge

Cool area

Coldest area: 0°C to 5°C

This is where foods which must be cold to keep them safe should be kept:

Raw and uncooked foods

should always be

wrapped.

Pre-cooked chilled foods,

eg. ready meals, meat

pies, soft cheeses.

Pre-cooked meats eg. ham.

Prepared salads (including

pre-washed chopped,

pre-packed mixed green

salads, rice, potato salad

etc).

Desserts, eg. fromage frais,

home-prepared food and

leftovers or cream cakes.

This is the most humid part of the Fridge.Vegetables, fruit, fresh salad items

eg. unwashed whole lettuce,whole tomatoes, radishes etc can be stored here.

WE RECOMMEND THAT ALL PRODUCE KEPT IN THE FRUIT AND

VEGETABLE CRISPER IS WRAPPED.

This is where to store foods which will keep longer if they are kept cool.

Milk, eggs, yogurt, fruit juices, hard cheeses eg. cheddar. Opened jars

and bottles of salad dressings, sauces and jams. Fats, eg. butter,

margarine, low-fat speads, cooking fats and lard.

Cool

Coldest

Fruit and vegetable crisper

IN USE

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NOTE: Always wrap and store raw meat, poultry and fish on the lowest shelf at

the bottom of the fridge. This will stop them dripping onto, or touching other

foods. do not store inflammable gases or liquids inthefridge.

Tips for shopping for frozen foods

Your Freezer is 4 star

When you are buying frozen food, look at the Storage Guidelines on the

packaging. You will be able to store each item of frozen food for the period

shown against the 4 star rating. This is usually the period stated as ‘Best

Before’, found on the front of the packaging.

Check the Fridge/Freezer temperature

Check the temperature of the frozen food cabinet in the shop where you buy

your frozen foods. It should show a temperature lower than -18°C.

Choose packs carefully

Make sure the frozen food package is in perfect condition.

Purchase frozen food last

Always buy frozen products last on your shopping trip or visit tothe supermarket.

Keep frozen foods together

Try to keep frozen food together whilst shopping, and on the journey home as

this will help to keep the food cooler.

Store food straight away

Dont buy frozen food unless you can freeze it straight away. Special insulated

bags can be bought from most supermarkets and hardware shops. These

keep frozen food cold for longer.

Thawing frozen food

For some foods, thawing before cooking is unnecessary. Vegetables and

pasta can be added directly to boiling water or steam cooked. Frozen sauces

and soups can be put into a saucepan and heated gently until thawed.

Freezing fresh foods, useful tips

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Use quality food and handle it as little as possible.Freeze food in small

quantities, it freezes faster, takes less time to thaw and enables you to eat it in

the quantity you need.

Freezing fresh foods

First, estimate the amount of food you will be freezing. If you are freezing large

amounts of fresh food, remember to turn the control dial to Max. This will lower

the temperature in the Freezer (approx -30°C), freezing your food quicker and

helping to keep the goodness in. However you should do this sparingly to

conserve energy.

IN USE

Preparations for freezing

●Leave cooked food to cool completely.

●Chill food in a Fridge before freezing if possible.

●Consider how you want to cook the food before freezing it.

●Don’t freeze food in metal containers as you may want to microwave it

straight from the Freezer.

●Use special Freezer bags available from supermarkets, Freezer film,

polythene bags, plastic containers, aluminium foil (heavy grade only, if in

doubt, double wrap). Don't use aluminium foil for acidic foods (such as citrus

fruits).

Dont use thin cling film or glass. Dont use used food

containers (unless cleaned thoroughly first).

●Exclude as much air from the container as

possible. You could buy a special vacuum

pump which sucks excessive air out of the

packaging.

●Leave a small amount of ‘air space’ when

freezing liquids, to allow for expansion.

●You can use the space in the Freezer most

efficiently if you freeze liquids (or solids with

liquids, such as stew) in square blocks.

This is known as ‘preforming’ Pour the liquid into a

polythene bag which is inside a square sided container. Freeze it

like this, then remove it from the container and seal the bag.

Label everything

●Many foods look the same when frozen, so careful labelling will help avoid

IN USE

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NOTE: Always wrap and store raw meat, poultry and fish on the lowest shelf at

the bottom of the fridge. This will stop them dripping onto, or touching other

foods. do not store inflammable gases or liquids inthefridge.

Tips for shopping for frozen foods

Your Freezer is 4 star

When you are buying frozen food, look at the Storage Guidelines on the

packaging. You will be able to store each item of frozen food for the period

shown against the 4 star rating. This is usually the period stated as ‘Best

Before’, found on the front of the packaging.

Check the Fridge/Freezer temperature

Check the temperature of the frozen food cabinet in the shop where you buy

your frozen foods. It should show a temperature lower than -18°C.

Choose packs carefully

Make sure the frozen food package is in perfect condition.

Purchase frozen food last

Always buy frozen products last on your shopping trip or visit tothe supermarket.

Keep frozen foods together

Try to keep frozen food together whilst shopping, and on the journey home as

this will help to keep the food cooler.

Store food straight away

Dont buy frozen food unless you can freeze it straight away. Special insulated

bags can be bought from most supermarkets and hardware shops. These

keep frozen food cold for longer.

Thawing frozen food

For some foods, thawing before cooking is unnecessary. Vegetables and

pasta can be added directly to boiling water or steam cooked. Frozen sauces

and soups can be put into a saucepan and heated gently until thawed.

Freezing fresh foods, useful tips

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Use quality food and handle it as little as possible.Freeze food in small

quantities, it freezes faster, takes less time to thaw and enables you to eat it in

the quantity you need.

Freezing fresh foods

First, estimate the amount of food you will be freezing. If you are freezing large

amounts of fresh food, remember to turn the control dial to Max. This will lower

the temperature in the Freezer (approx -30°C), freezing your food quicker and

helping to keep the goodness in. However you should do this sparingly to

conserve energy.

IN USE

Preparations for freezing

●Leave cooked food to cool completely.

●Chill food in a Fridge before freezing if possible.

●Consider how you want to cook the food before freezing it.

●Don’t freeze food in metal containers as you may want to microwave it

straight from the Freezer.

●Use special Freezer bags available from supermarkets, Freezer film,

polythene bags, plastic containers, aluminium foil (heavy grade only, if in

doubt, double wrap). Don't use aluminium foil for acidic foods (such as citrus

fruits).

Dont use thin cling film or glass. Dont use used food

containers (unless cleaned thoroughly first).

●Exclude as much air from the container as

possible. You could buy a special vacuum

pump which sucks excessive air out of the

packaging.

●Leave a small amount of ‘air space’ when

freezing liquids, to allow for expansion.

●You can use the space in the Freezer most

efficiently if you freeze liquids (or solids with

liquids, such as stew) in square blocks.

This is known as ‘preforming’ Pour the liquid into a

polythene bag which is inside a square sided container. Freeze it

like this, then remove it from the container and seal the bag.

Label everything

●Many foods look the same when frozen, so careful labelling will help avoid

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forgetting what an item is. Storage times being exceeded could cause food

poisoning. On home cooked food add the date as you will then be able to

make sure you don’t eat food past the recommended storage period.

●You can buy special Fridge/Freezer tape for use in low temperatures. This

tape is available in white, so you can use it to write the items contents on.

You can buy special Fridge/Freezer labels and pens. Labels come in

different colours which can help you use your Fridge/Freezer effectively.

For instance you could colour code meat red and vegetables green. Using

a different colour label for each quarter of the year will help you rotate your

frozen food more efficiently.

●Write the contents and date. Add the weight and notes on cooking such as

‘thaw first’, or ‘cook from frozen’ and keep a separate ‘log-book’of what is in

each drawer. This will save opening the door and searching around

unnecessarily.

IN USE

DEFROSTING

Recommended storage periods

For recommended food storage time, refer to the information given on your

food packaging.

Defrosting

After a period of time frost will build up in certain areas in the Fridge/Freezer

compartment. As a temporary measure, this frost should be scraped away

using a plastic scraper. NEVER use a metal or sharp instrument. Complete

defrosting will however become necessary approximately once per year, or if

the frost layer exceeds 5mm to maintain the efficiency of the Fridge/Freezer.

This should be carried out if the frost build-up cannot be scraped away, or if it

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DEFROSTING

begins to interfere with the food storage.

Choose a time when the stock of frozen

food is low and proceed as follows:

1.Take out the frozen food, turn the

Fridge/Freezer off at the mains supply

and leave the doors open. Ideally the

frozen food should be put into another

Fridge/Freezer or refrigerator. If this is not possible wrap the food, firstly in

several sheets of newspaper or large towels and then in a thick rug or

blanket and keep it in a cool place.

2.Scrape away as much frost build-up as possible using the plastic scraper.

To accelerate the thawing process place bowls of hot water inside the

Fridge/Freezer cabinet. As the solid frost loosens, prize it away with the

plastic scraper and remove.

3.When defrosting is completed, clean your Fridge/Freezer as described.

Cleaning inside the Fridge/Freezer

After defrosting you should clean the Fridge/Freezer internally with a weak

solution of bicarbonate of soda. Then rinse with warm water using a damp

sponge or cloth and wipe dry. Wash the baskets in warm soapy water and

ensure they are completely dry before replacing in the Fridge/Freezer.

Condensation will form on the back wall of the Fridge, however it will normally

run down the back wall and into the drain hole behind the fruit and vegetable

crisper.

The drain hole will have a ‘cleaning spike’ inserted into it. This ensures that

small pieces off food cannot enter the drain. After you have cleaned the inside of

your Fridge and removed any food residues from around the hole, use the

‘cleaning spike’ to make sure that there are no blockages.

Cleaning outside the Fridge/Freezer