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Zanussi 818 15 02--02/5
Normal Operating Sounds
· You m ay hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds
when the refrigerant is pumped through the coils
or tubing at the rear, to the cooling
plate/evaporator.
· When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is
being pumped round, and you will hear a
whirring sound or pulsating noise from the
compressor.
· A thermostat controls the compressor and you
will hear a faint "click" when the thermostat cuts
in and out.
Maintenance and Cleaning
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Before any maintenance or cleaning
work is carried out DISCONNECT the
appliance from the ELECTRICITY
supply
Removing the 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 t he grille
straight out to completely remove it.
Internal Cleaning
Clean the inside and the accessories with warm
water and bicarbonate of soda (5 ml to 0,5 litre of
water).
Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Do not use detergents, abrasive
powders, high perfumed cleaning
products, wax polishes or cleaning
products containing bleach or alcohol .
Regulary check the door seals and wipe clean to
ensure they are clean and free from debris.
External Cleaning
Wash the outer cabinet with warm s oapy water.
Remove the ventilation grille (see the section
"Removing the ventilation grille") and vacuum-clean
under t he 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.
When moving the cabinet, lift it by
the front edge to avoid scratching
the floor.