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Electrolux 8183823-00/7
Maintenance and Cleaning
Removing th e ventilation grille
The ventilation grille can be removed, e.g. to wash
the grille.
Make sure the door is open when removing the
ventilation grille. Unsnap the upper edge of the grille
by pulling outward/downward. Then pull the grille
straight out to completely remove it.
Internal Cleaning
Clean the cabinet at regular intervals.
Don't use detergents, abrasive powders,
high perfumed cleaning products, wax
polishes or cleaning products
containing bleach or alcohol when
cleaning the product
Internal Cleaning
Disconnect the appliance from electricity supply.
Clean the inside and accessories with warm water
and bicarbonate of soda (5ml to 0,5 litre water)
Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to
ensure they are clean and free from debris.
External Cleaning
Use water/neutral soap emulsion for cleaning the
surface of stainless steel, anti-finger-print coated.
Absolutely not to use abrasive paste.
Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water.
Remove the ventilation grille (see the section
"Removing the ventilation grille") and vacuum-clean
under the cabinet. Once or twice a year dust the
condenser (black grille) and the compressor at the
back of the appliance, with a brush or vacuum
cleaner, as an accumulation of dust will affect the
performance of the appliance and cause excessive
electricity consumption.
Servicing and cleaning the water
dispenser.
Never use cleaning agents with a grinding or
aggressive effect.
When necessary, clean the surfaces of the dispenser
and the water container that are accessible from the
outside, using only a soft cloth and warm water.
The dispenser drip bowl can be cleaned with a tepid
solution of manual dishwashing agent and water.
If the system is not be used for a long period, it is
advisable to remove the filter and empty out the
water. Then place it in a sealed plastic bag. Store the
filter in a freezer. Turn off the water connection to
the refrigerator.
When moving the cabinet, lift it by
the front edge to avoid scratching
the floor.
When the refrigerator is to be used again, rinse the
system through thoroughly by draining off at least
three litres (5 pints) of water. Before re-fitting the
filter, all its parts must be thoroughly thawed out.
If necessary, all systems containing water must be
sanitized.