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• Turn the thermostat knob to set at OFF position and leave open the freezer door.
• Remove all foods, ice cube tray and shelf or transfer to refrigerating compartment.
• Clean and wipe out the melted frost with a cloth.
• After defrosting, turn thermostat knob to origin position.
Note: To avoid damaging the freezing compartment wall, do not use any sharp objects to remove the frost
or separate the frozen food.
Cleaning your refrigerator
Before you start to clean your refrigerator remove the mains plug from the power supply.
Use a clean sponge or soft and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners.
Hand wash, rinse and dry all surfaces thoroughly.
Do not use cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleaners containing petroleum on
plastics and rubber parts.
Never use paper towels, window sprays, scouring cleansers or flammable fluids on plastic parts as these
can scratch or damage material.
Clean with a cloth soaked in this solution and then dry with a soft cloth.
PROLONGED OFF PERIODS
If the refrigerator is not in use for a long period of time, proceed as follows: Disconnect the refrigerator
from the main supply by removing the plug from the wall socket.
Clean and dry the inside as instructed under the heading of cleaning the refrigerator.
Leave the door open to prevent any unpleasant smells from building up while the refrigerator is not in use.
TROUBLESHOOTING
In case of malfunction, you can solve many common problems easily.
If your refrigerator will not operate,
check if:
• The power supply cord is unplugged.
• The thermostat knob is set to OFF position.
If the light is not working, check if: • The power supply cord is unplugged.
• The thermostat knob is set to OFF position.
• A light bulb is loose in the socket.
• A light bulb has burned out.
If food in the refrigerator compartment is
freezing, check if:
• The thermostat knob is set too cold.
• The position of food stored touches the refrigerant
power of refrigerator back wall.
If food in the refrigerator compartment is
not cold, check if:
• The air vents are blocked in the compartment. This
prevents the movement of cold air.
• The door(s) are opened too often of not close properly.
• A large amount of food has just been added to the
refrigerator or refrigerator compartment.
• The position of thermostat knob is adjusted too low.
If melted frost leak over compartment
inside or on floor, check if:
• The drain – off mouth entrance is blocked.
• Evaporator pan is in place
If the refrigerator seems to make unusual
noise, check if:
• The refrigerator is leveled on the floor.
• The body of the refrigerator touches the wall.
• The drip tray is not placed properly
