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• once defrosted, food deterioratesrapidly and cannot be refrozen;• do not exceed the storage periodindicated by the food manufacturer.Care and cleaningWarning! Refer to Safetychapters.General warningsCaution! Unplug the appliancebefore carrying out anymaintenance operation.This appliance containshydrocarbons in its cooling unit;maintenance and rechargingmust therefore only be carriedout by authorized technicians.The accessories and parts of theappliance are not suitable forwashing in a dishwasher.Cleaning the interior1. Before using the appliance for the firsttime, wash the interior and all internalaccessories with lukewarm water andsome neutral soap so as to remove thetypical smell of a brand-new product.2. Dry thoroughly.Do not use detergents orabrasive powders, as these willdamage the finish.Periodic cleaningCaution! Do not pull, move ordamage any pipes and/orcables inside the cabinet.Caution! Take care of not todamage the cooling system.Caution! When moving thecabinet, lift it by the front edge toavoid scratching the floor.The equipment has to be cleaned regularly:1. Clean the inside and accessories withlukewarm water and some neutral soap.2. Regularly check the door seals and wipeclean to ensure they are clean and freefrom debris.3. Rinse and dry thoroughly.4. If accessible, clean the condenser andthe compressor at the back of theappliance with a brush.This operation will improve theperformance of the appliance and saveelectricity consumption.Defrosting the freezerCaution! Never use sharp metaltools to scrape off frost from theevaporator as you coulddamage it. Do not use amechanical device or anyartificial means to speed up thethawing process other than thoserecommended by themanufacturer. A temperature riseof the frozen food packs, duringdefrosting, may shorten their safestorage life.About 12 hours prior todefrosting, set a lowertemperature, in order to build upsufficient chill reserve for theinterruption in operation.ENGLISH 13