Smeg FAB28MCUS - Manual (Page 14)

Instructions for the user
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6. REFRIGERATOR CARE
6.1 Defrosting the refrigerator
The refrigerator compartment has automatic defrosting. During normal operation of the refrigerator, frost
forms on its back wall when the compressor is working and dissolves when it is not in operation. When
the compressor is not working, the frost which has built up on the back wall melts and the water flows
into the opening provided in the bottom of the body of the refrigerator. From here, it flows into the tray on
the compressor, where it evaporates.
NOTE: The amount of ice which forms on the inside back wall may vary with changes in weather
conditions (temperature and humidity), how often the door is opened, the appliance operating
temperatures and the amount of fresh foods stored inside (especially fruits and vegetables).
6.2 Defrosting the freezer
The freezer compartment has to be defrosted manually. When the thickness of frost or ice on the shelves
exceeds 3/4” or 2 cm, the freezer should be defrosted. A few hours before defrosting, use the knob
provided to set the thermostat on 7 in order to further lower the temperature of the frozen foods. Then
turn the knob to the 0 (STOP) setting and disconnect the plug from the electrical mains. Remove the
frozen foods from the freezer compartment and protect them from thawing while cleaning. Place a
container underneath the pipe to collect the defrosted water.
6.3 Cleaning the refrigerator
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use nonflammable cleaner.
failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
Clean both refrigerator and freezer compartment about once a month to prevent odors from building up.
NOTE: Because air circulates between both sections, any odors formed in one section will transfer to the
other. You must thoroughly clean both sections to eliminate odors. To prevent odor transfer and drying
out of food, wrap or cover foods tightly.
To clean you refrigerator:
NOTE: Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners such as window sprays, scouring cleaners, flammable
fluids, celaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum products
on plastic parts, interior and door liners or gasket. Do not use paper towels, scouring pads, or other
harsh cleaning tools. Pay attention not to wet the electrical lighting components with water or other
detergents.