Lec CF300LW - Manual (Page 8)

Defrosting Defrosting Defrosting Defrosting and and and and Cleaning Cleaning Cleaning Cleaning
• Defrost twice a year or when a frost layer of around 7 mm (1/4") has formed. To start
defrosting procedure switch off the freezer at the socket outlet and pull out the mains plug.
• All food should be wrapped in several layers of newspaper and stored in a cool place (e.g.
fridge or larder).
• Containers full of warm water may be placed carefully in the freezer to speed up the
defrosting.
• Do not use pointed or sharp edged objects such as knives, forks to remove the frost.
• Never use hairdryers, electrical heaters and other similar electrical appliances for defrosting.
• When defrosting has finished, sponge out any defrost water which collects at the bottom of
the freezer and dry the interior thoroughly.
• You can wipe the inner and outer sides with a soft cloth or a sponge using warm and soapy
water.
• Do not wash your freezer by pouring water into it.
• Never use flammable, explosive or corrosive material like thinner, gas, acid for cleaning.
• Make sure that your freezer remains unplugged while cleaning.
• Once defrosting/cleaning has been completed, plug in the appliance and return to its
temperature setting.
Trouble Trouble Trouble Trouble Shooting Shooting Shooting Shooting
The following problems are not causes of breakdown:
Problems Problems Problems Problems Causes Causes Causes Causes and and and and resolutions resolutions resolutions resolutions
There is a sound of liquid flowing in the freezer It is the sound of refrigerant flowing in the
circulating pipeline of the refrigerating system,
this is normal
Too noisy The freezer is not installed in a level ground,
change the position
The refrigeration system does not work for a
long time but the inside temperature is very
low
It is an indicator of good insulation and low
cooling retention, this is normal.
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