AEG SKZ71800F0 - Manual (Page 15)

CARE AND CLEANING
CAUTION!
Unplug the appliance before carrying out any maintenance operation.
This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit; maintenance and recharging must
therefore only be carried out by authorized technicians.
Periodic cleaning
The equipment has to be cleaned regularly:
• clean the inside and accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap.
• regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to ensure they are clean and free from
debris.
• rinse and dry thoroughly.
Do not pull, move or damage any pipes and/or cables inside the cabinet.
Never use detergents, abrasive powders, highly perfumed cleaning products or wax polishes
to clean the interior as this will damage the surface and leave a strong odour.
Clean the condenser (black grill) and the compressor at the back of the appliance with a
brush. This operation will improve the performance of the appliance and save electricity
consumption.
The lowest shelf, dividing the cooler compartment from the LONGFRESH 0°C compartment
can be removed only for cleaning. To remove pull out the shelf straight.
The cover plates above the drawers in the compartment can be taken out for cleaning.
To make sure fully functionality of the LONGFRESH 0°C compartment the lowest shelf and
cover plates must be put back in their original position after cleaning.
Take care of not to damage the cooling system.
Many proprietary kitchen surface cleaners contain chemicals that can attack/damage the
plastics used in this appliance. For this reason it is recommended that the outer casing of
this appliance is only cleaned with warm water with a little washing-up liquid added.
After cleaning, reconnect the equipment to the mains supply.
Replacing the carbon filter
The carbon filter helps to reduce the odours inside the fridge limiting the risk of unwanted
aroma in sensitive food
To get the best performance the carbon filter should be changed once every year.
New active air filters can be purchased from your local dealer.
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