Hisense FTN461WCE1 Mounting instructions

USER'S OPERATION MANUAL
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Contents
Safety and warning information....................................................3
Installing your new appliance.....................................................11
Appliance Description ...............................................................13
Control Panel.............................................................................14
Using your appliance.................................................................16
Helpful hints and tips..................................................................19
Cleaning and Care....................................................................20
Troubleshooting.........................................................................22
Disposal of the appliance ..........................................................23
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Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
Safety and warning information
Safety and warning information
For your safety and correct usage, before installing and
first using the appliance, read this user manual
carefully, including its hints and warnings. To avoid
unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to
make sure that all people using the appliance are
thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety
features. Save these instructions and be sure that they
remain with the appliance if it is moved or sold, so that
anyone using it throughout its life, will be properly
informed on its usage and safety notices.
For the safety of life and property, keep the precautions
of these user's instructions as the manufacturer is not
responsible for damages caused by omission.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your
appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
These words mean:
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you
and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and
either the word “DANGER,” “WARNING” or “CAUTION.”
An imminently hazardous situation. You could be killed or
seriously injured if you don’t immediately follow
A potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious bodily injury.
A potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in moderate or minor injury.
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All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce
the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not
followed.

Safety for children and others who are vulnerable people
According to EN standard
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards involved. Children
shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children without
supervision. Children aged from 3 to 8 years are
allowed to load and unload refrigerating appliances.
According to IEC standard
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.
Keep all packaging away from children as there is risk
of suffocation.
If you are discarding the appliance, pull the plug out
of the socket, cut the connection cable (as close to
the appliance as you can) and remove the door to
prevent children playing from suffering an electric
shock or from closing themselves inside it.
If this appliance, featuring a magnetic door seals, is to
replace an older appliance having a spring lock
(latch) on the door or lid, be sure to make the spring
lock unusable before you discard the old appliance.
This will prevent it from becoming a death trap for a
child.
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General safety
WARNING —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.
WARNING — Do not store explosive substances such
as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this
appliance.
WARNING — If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
WARNING — Keep ventilation openings, in the
appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear
of obstruction.
WARNING — Do not use mechanical devices or other
means to accelerate the defrosting process, other
than those recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING — Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
WARNING — Do not use electrical appliances inside
the food storage compartments of the appliance,
unless they are of the type recommended by the
manufacturer.
WARNING — The refrigerant and insulation blowing
gas are flammable. When disposing of the appliance,
do so only at an authorized waste disposal centre. Do
not expose to flame.
WARNING —When positioning the appliance, ensure
the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.
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WARNING —Do not locate multiple portable socket-
outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the
appliance.
WARNING —Food needs to be packed in bags before
putting into the refrigerator, and liquids need to be
packed in bottles or containers to avoid the problem
that the product design structure is not easy to clean.
The symbol is a warning and indicates the
refrigerant and insulation blowing gas are flammable.
Warning: Risk of fire / flammable materials
Replacing the illuminating lamps
WARNING—The illuminating lamps must not be
replaced by the user! If the illuminating lamps is
damaged, contact the customer helpline for
assistance. This warning is only for refrigerators that
contain illuminating lamps.
Refrigerant
The refrigerant isobutene (R600a) is contained within
the refrigerant circuit of the appliance, a natural gas
with a high level of environmental compatibility, which
is nevertheless flammable. During transportation and
installation of the appliance, ensure that none of the
components of the refrigerant circuit becomes
damaged.
The refrigerant (R600a) is flammable.
WARNING — Refrigerators contain refrigerant and
gases in the insulation. Refrigerant and gases must be
disposed of professionally as they may cause eye
injuries or ignition. Ensure that tubing of the
refrigerant circuit is not damage prior to proper
disposal.
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WARNING: risk of fire
If the refrigerant circuit should be damaged:
Avoid opening flames and sources of ignition.
Thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance
is situated.
It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this
product in any way.
Any damage to the cord may cause a short circuit,
fire, and/or electric shock.
Electrical safety
The power cord must not be lengthened.
Make sure that the power plug is not crushed or
damaged. A crushed or damaged power plug may
overheat and cause a fire.
Make sure that you can access the main plug of the
appliance.
Do not pull the main cable.
If the power plug socket is loose, do not insert the
power plug. There is a risk of electric shock or fire.
You must not operate the appliance without the
interior lighting lamp cover.
The fridge is only applied with power supply of single
phase alternating current of 220~240V/50Hz. If fluctuation
of voltage in the district of user is so large that the
voltage exceeds the above scope, for safety sake, be
sure to apply A.C. Automatic voltage regulator of more
than 350W to the fridge. The fridge must employ a
special power socket instead of common one with
other electric appliances. Its plug must match the
socket with ground wire.
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Daily use
Do not store flammable gass or liquids in the
appliance,There is a risk of an explosion.
Do not operate any electrical appliances in the
appliance (e.g.electric ice cream makers,mixers etc.).
When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains
socket,do not pull on the cable.
Do not place hot items near the plastic components
of this appliance.
Do not place food products directly against the air
outlet on the rear wall.
Store pre-packed frozen food in accordance with the
frozen food manufacture’s instructions.
The appliances manufactures storage
recommendations should be strictly adhered to.Refer
to relevant instructions for storage.
Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freeze
compartment as it creates pressure on the
container,which may cause it to explode,resulting in
damage to the appliance.
Frozen food can cause frost burns if consumed
straight from the freezer compartment.
Do not place the appliance in direct sunlight.
Keep buring candles,lamps and other items with
naked flames away from the appliance so that do not
set the appliance on fire.
The appliance is intended for keeping food stuff and/
or beverages in normal household as explained in this
instruction booklet The appliance is heavy.Care
should be taken when moving it.
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Do not remove nor touch items from the freezer
compartment if your hands are damp/wet,as this
could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
Never use the base,drawers, doors etc. to stand on or
as supports.
Frozen food must not be refrozen once it has been
thawed out.
Do not consume ice popsicles or ice cubes straight
from the freezer as this can cause freezer burn to the
mouth and lips.
To avoid items falling and causing injury or damage to
the appliance, do not overload the door racks or put
too much food in the crisper drawers.
Caution!
Care and cleaning
Before maintenance, switch off the appliance and
disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
Do not clean the appliance with metal objects, steam
cleaner, ethereal oils, organic solvents or abrasive
cleansers.
Do not use sharp objects to remove frost from the
appliance. Use a plastic scraper.
Installation Important!
For electrical connection carefully, follow the
instructions given in this manual.
Unpack the appliance and check if there are
damages on it. Do not connect the appliance if it is
damaged. Report possible damages immediately to
the place you bought it. In this case retain packing.
It is advisable to wait at least four hours before
connecting the appliance to allow the oil to flow back
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This refrigerating appliance is not intended to be used as a
built-in appliance.

in the compressor.
Adequate air circulation should be around the
appliance, lacking this leads to overheating. To
achieve sufficient ventilation, follow the instructions
relevant to installation.
Wherever possible the back of the product should not
be too close to a wall to avoid touching or catching
warm parts (compressor,condenser) to prevent the
risk of a fire, follow the instructions relevant to
installation.
The appliance must not be locate close to radiators
or cookers.
Make sure that the mains plug is accessible after the
installation of the appliance
Service
Any electrical work required to do the servicing of the
appliance should be carried out by qualified
electrician or competent person.
This product must be serviced by an authorized
Service Center, and only genuine spare parts must be
used.
1. If the appliance is Frost Free.
2. If the appliance contains freezer compartment.
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Installing your new appliance
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Before using the appliance for the first
time, you should be informed of the
following tips.
Warning!
For proper installation, this refrigerator
must be placed on a level surface of
hard material that is the same height as
the rest of the flooring. This surface
should be strong enough to support a
fully loaded refrigerator.
The rollers, which are not castors, should
be only used for forward or backward
movement. Moving the refrigerator
sideways may damage your floor and
the rollers.
Ventilation of appliance
In order to improve efficiency of the
cooling system and save energy, it is
necessary to maintain good ventilation
around the appliance for the
dissipation of heat. For this reason,
sufficient clear space should be
available around the refrigerator.
Suggest:
It is advisable for there to be 50-70mm of
space from the back to the wall, at least
100mm from its top, at least 100mm from
its side to the wall and a clear space in
front to allow the doors to open 130°. As
shown in follow diagrams.
Note:
This appliance performs well within the
climate class from N to T showed in the
table below. It may not work properly if
being left at a temperature above or below
the indicated range for a long period.
Stand your appliance in a dry place to
avoid high moisture.
Keep the appliance out of direct sunlight,
rain or frost. Stand the appliance away
from heat sources such as stoves, fires or
heaters.
Climate class
N
ST
T
Ambient temperature
+16°C to +32°C
+16°C to +38°C
+16°C to +43°C
C
C
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A
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B
100mm Above
50-70mm Behind
100mm Each Side
A
C
B

Leveling of appliance
For sufficient leveling and air circulating
in the lower rear section of the
appliance, the bottom feet may need to
be adjusted. You can adjust them
manually by hand or by using a suitable
spanner.
To allow the doors to self-close, tilt the
top backwards by 10-15mm.
Note:
If required you may lay the refrigerator
on its back in order to gain access to the
base, you should rest it on soft foam
packaging or similar material to avoid
damaging the backboard of the
refrigerator.
There is no need to install these
accessories under normal usage.
Only under the extreme circumstances,
that is opening the door about 90
degree, this refrigerator may take risk of
tipping. Then rubber supporting pad
should be fastened to the lower base
cover to steady this appliance.
1. Tilt appliance to find screw hole on
the left of lower base cover.
2. Put screw into the hole of rubber
supporting pad.
3. Make screw in alignment with the hole
on lower base cover. Fasten rubber
supporting pad to the base cover firmly
by a cross screwdriver (self-provided).
rubber supporting pad
screw
2
cross screwdriver
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Adjustable bottom feet
10-15mm
A
B
C
A
B
C
Adjustable bottom
feet
Front roller
Rear roller
lower base cover
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Appliance Description
Note: Your model may look different from this and other images in this manual,
depending on your model’s features.
Note: To get the best energy efficiency of this product, please place all shelves,
drawers on their original position as the illustration above.
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Wind channel part in freezer
Ice storage box
Shelf in freezer
Freezer temperature control
Serving tray part
Decorative cover
Shelf in fridge
Wind channel part in fridge
Crisper cover
Crisper
Adjustable bottom feet
Freezer door gasket
Freezer door
Freezer door rack
Fridge door gasket
Water storage box part
Door switch
Lower door rack
Fridge door
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1. Regulating temperature in fridge
Press “temp” to set fridge temperature
between 2°C and 8°C as needed, and
display panel will display
corresponding values according to the
following sequence.
2. Mode
You can set two different modes as you
need by pressing the button “Mode” on
the display panel, and the corresponding
icon will be illuminated.
Super Cool
Super Cool mode can make the food
cooling quicker, and keep food fresh for
a longer period.
When the function is activated. The
super cool icon will be illuminated and
the fridge temperature indicate 2°C.
Super cool mode will quit automatically
after 3hours.
When super cool function is on, you can
switch it off by pressing “Mode”.
By pressing “Temp”, you can also switch
the super cool function off and the
refrigerator temperature setting will
revert back to the previous setting.
Energy saving
Press the “Mode” button to turn on the
Energy saving function, the “Eco” icon
will be illuminated.
When the Energy saving function is on,
the temperature setting of fridge is
changed automatically to 6°C.
When the Energy saving function is on,
you can switch it off by pressing “ Mode ”
or “ TEMP. ” button, and the refrigerator
temperature setting will revert back to
the previous setting.
Control panel
Use your appliance according to the
following control regulations, your
appliance has the corresponding
functions and modes as the display
panels showed in the pictures below.
When the appliance is powered on for
the first time, the backlighting of the
icons on display panel starts working. If
no buttons have been pressed and the
doors are closed, the backlighting will
turn off.
Controlling the temperature
We recommend that the temperature
for the refrigerator set 4°C when you
start the appliance for the first time. If
you want to change the temperature,
following the instructions below.
Caution! When you set a temperature,
you set an average temperature for the
whole refrigerator cabinet.
Temperatures inside each
compartment may vary the
temperature value displayed on the
panel, it depends on how much food
stored in and where you place them.
Ambient temperature may also affect
the actual temperature inside the
appliance.
8℃6℃5℃
4℃ 3℃2℃
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• For optimum food preservation, a medium
setting is generally the most suitable.
NOTE: High temperature setting will accelerate
food waste.

3.Temperature regulator in freeze
chamber
The temperature regulator allows you to
regulate the temperature inside the
Freezer.
In most cases, we suggest you set the
temperature control knob to the
position as shown in the picture below.
In case of ambient temperature below
15°C or there is too much food in the
freezing chamber and you want to
make them frozen faster, we suggest you
set the temperature control knob to the
position as shown in the picture below.
Important!
Generally we do not advise the user set
the temperature control knob at
“COLDER ”or “COLD ” for long time,
because it will break the temperature
balance between freezing chamber
and refrigerator compartment.
When the control knob at “COLDER”, It
might cause the temperature of
refrigerator compartment on the high
side. It is not good for food to keep fresh.
When the control knob at “COLD”, It
might cause the temperature of freezing
chamber on the high side. It is not good
for food to be frozen.
Important!
Don’t place too much food directly
against the air outlet of the temperature
sensor part in Wind channel cover of the
refrigerator compartment, as it affects
that the appliance can’t operate
correctly.
COLDERCOLD
Temperature
sensor part
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COLDERCOLD

Using your appliance
Your appliance has the accessories as
the“Description of the appliance” showed
in general, with this part instruction you
can have the right way to use them.. We
recommend that you read through
them carefully before using the
appliance.
Door rack
It is suitable for the storage of eggs,
canned liquid, bottled drinks and
packed food, etc. Do not place too
many heavy things in the racks.
Small rack on lower door can be placed
at different heights according to your
requirements. Please take food out of
the shelf before lifting vertically to
reposition.
Shelf in Refrigerator chamber
1. There are shelves in refrigerator
chamber, and they can be taken out to
be cleaned.
2. The crisper is suitable for storage of
vegetables and fruit, etc.
Crisper and Humidity control
The fruit and vegetable drawer is
placed on the inner bladder for storing
vegetables and fruits. You can adjust
the humidity in the fruit and vegetable
drawer with the humidity adjusting
slider on the lid of the fruit and
vegetable drawer.
The sliding block on crisper cover can
slide to left or right and the air hole
become more or less relatively. More air
hole opening means less humidity and
less means more humidity.
Were commend that you store
vegetables with more humidity and
fruits less humidity.
Dispenser
1. Remove the water storage box part
Pull out the water storage box toward
thirty degrees above the horizontal
plane.
2. Install the water storage box part
Put the dispenser part into the hole of
the door. Align the door liner, then press
in the water storage box toward thirty
degrees below the horizontal plane.
3. Pour water into the storage box part
Firstly, turn the cover of storage box
anticlockwise and pull out the cover.
Secondly , pour water into storage box,
watching out the limit line.
Lastly, covering the cover.
dispenser part
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4.Obtain the cooling water
Pressing the impact pole , cooling water
will flow into your cup. And you can
enjoy your cooling drink.
Freezer chamber
The freezer chamber is suitable for
storage of foods required to be frozen,
such as meat, ice.
Caution! Do not close refrigerator door
when installing deep bracket, It may
damage the unit.
Ensure that drink bottles are not left in
the freezer for a longer time than
needed as freezing liquid may cause
the bottle to break.
Movable twist ice-maker
It is used to make and deposit ice
cubes. You should use it as follows.
1. Pull out the twistable ice maker
located in the freezing chamber.
2. Place the ice maker on level.
3. Pour water into the ice trays and the
water line shall not exceed the top line
of ice tray.
4. Place the filled ice maker back into
the freezer.
5.When ice cubes form, take out the ice
cube for use directly or twist the knobs
clockwise to drop the cubes into ice box
for future use.
Note: If the ice tray is used for the first
time or has not been used for a long
time, please clean it before using.
In order to get more space in the freezer,
you can remove the Integrative ice
maker.
To avoid contamination of food, please
respect the following instructions
Opening the door for long periods can
cause a significant increase of the
temperature in the compartments of the
appliance.
Clean regularly surfaces that can come
in contact with food and accessible
drainage systems.
Store raw meat and fish in suitable
containers in the refrigerator, so that it is
not in contact with or drip onto other
food.
Two-star frozen-food compartments are
suitable for storing pre-frozen food,
storing or making ice cream and
making ice cubes.
One-, two- and three-star compartments
are not suitable for the freezing of fresh
food.
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Note: please store different foods according to the compartments or target
storage temperature of your purchased products.
If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for long periods,switch off,defrost,
clean,dry, and leave the door open to prevent mould developing within the
appliance.
Target storage
temp.[°C]
Order Compartments
Type Appropriate food
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2
3
-6~0
-2~ 3+
0~ 4+
+ +5~ 20
+2~+8
≤18-
≤18-
5≤6-*-Freezer
0-star
Chill
Fresh Food
Wine
Fridge
(***)*-Freezer
***-Freezer
4≤12-
**-Freezer
Eggs, cooked food, packaged food, fruits and
vegetables, dairy products, cakes, drinks and other
foods which are not suitable for freezing.
Seafood (fish,shrimp,shellfish),freshwater aquatic
products and meat products (recommended for 3
months ,the longer the storage time,the worse the
taste and nutrition),suitable for frozen fresh food.
Seafood (fish, shrimp, shellfish),freshwater aquatic
products and meat products (recommended for 3
months,the longer the storage time,the worse the
taste and nutrition),are not suitable for frozen fresh.
Seafood (fish, shrimp, shellfish), freshwater aquatic
products and meat products (recommended for 2
months,the longer the storage time,the worse the
taste and nutrition), are not suitable for frozen
fresh. food.
Seafood (fish, shrimp, shellfish), freshwater aquatic
products and meat products (recommended for 1
month,the longer the storage time, the worse the
taste and nutrition).
Fresh pork, beef, fish, chicken, some packaged
processed foods, etc. (Recommended to eat within
the same day, preferably no later than 3 days) .
Partially encapsulated processed foods (non-
freezable foods)
Fresh/frozen pork, beef, chicken, freshwater aquatic
products, etc.(7 days below 0°C and above 0°C is
recommended for consumption within that day,
preferably no more than 2 days).
Seafood (less than 0°C for 15 days, it is not
recommended to store above 0°C)
Fresh pork,beef,fish,chicken,cooked food,etc.
(Recommended to eat within the same
day,preferably no more than 3 days)
red wine,white wine,sparkling wine etc.
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Water dispenser cleaning (special for water dispenser products):
- Clean water tanks if they have not been used for 48h; flush the water system
connected to a water supply if water has not been drawn for 5 days.

Helpful hints and tips
Energy saving tips
We recommend that you follow the tips
below to save energy.
Try to avoid keeping the door open for
long periods in order to conserve
energy.
Ensure the appliance is away from any
sources of heat (Direct sunlight, electric
oven or cooker etc)
Don’t set the temperature colder than
necessary.
Don’t store warm food or evaporating
liquid in the appliance.
Place the appliance in a well ventilated,
humidity free, room. Please refer to
Installing your new appliance chapter.
If the diagram shows the correct
combination for the drawers, crisper
and shelves, do not adjust the
combination as this is designed to be
the most energy efficient configuration.
Hints for fresh food refrigeration
Do not place hot food directly into the
refrigerator or freezer,the internal
temperature will increase resulting in
the compressor having to work harder
and will consume more energy.
Do cover or wrap the food,particularly if
it has a strong flavor.
Place food properly so that air can
circulate freely around it.
Hints for refrigeration
Meat (All Types) Wrap in polythene food:
wrap and place on the glass shelf
above the vegetable drawer. Always
follow food storage times and use by
dates suggested by manufacturers.
Cooked food, cold dishes, etc.:
They should be covered and may be
placed on any shelf.
Fruit and vegetables:
They should be stored in the special
drawer provided.
Butter and cheese:
Should be wrapped in airtight foil or
plastic film wrap.
Milk bottles:
Should have a lid and be stored in the
door racks.
Hints for freezing
When first starting up or after a period
out of use, let the appliance run at least
2 hours on the higher settings before
putting food in the compartment.
Prepare food in small portions to enable
it to be rapidly and completely frozen
and to make it possible to subsequently
thaw only the quantity required.
Wrap up the food in aluminum foil or
polyethylene food wraps which are
airtight.
Don’t allow fresh,unfrozen food to touch
the food which is already frozen to
avoid temperature rise of the latter.
Iced products,if consumed immediately
after removal from the freezer
compartment,will probably cause frost
burns to the skin.
It is recommended to label and date
each frozen package in order to keep
track of the storage time.
Hints for the storage of frozen food
Ensure that frozen food has been stored
correctly by the food retailer.
Once defrosted, food will deteriorate
rapidly and should not be re-frozen. Do
not exceed the storage period
indicated by the food manufacturer.
Switching off your appliance
If the appliance needs to be switched
off for an extended period, the following
steps should be taken prevent mould on
the appliance.
1.Remove all food.
2.Remove the power plug from the
mains socket.
3.Clean and dry the interior thoroughly.
4.Ensure that all the doors are wedged
open slightly to allow air to circulate.
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