Maintenance And Cleaning; Preventing Unpleasant Odours; Protecting Plastic Surfaces; Cleaning The Interior Surfaces - Bertazzoni Ref31Bmfixnv Manuel D'installation, D'utilisation Et De Maintenance

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

The service life of the product will be extended and
frequently encountered problems will occur less often if the
product is cleaned periodically.
WARNING
Switch off the product before cleaning.
Never use gasoline, benzene or any similar substance for
cleaning purposes.
Never use any sharp or abrasive instrument, soap,
household cleaner, detergent or wax polish for cleaning.
Dissolve one teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate in half a liter
of water. Soak a cloth in the solution and wring it out
thoroughly. Wipe the interior of the refrigerator with this
cloth and dry thoroughly.
Make sure that no water penetrates the lamp housing or
other electrical parts.
If you will not be using the refrigerator for a long time,
unplug it, remove all of the food from inside, clean it out and
leave the door ajar.
Check regularly that the door seals are clean. If not, clean
them.
Take everything out of the appliance before removing the
door and the upper fridge shelves.
Remove the door bins by pulling them up. Slide the shelves
downwards to reinstall them after cleaning.
Never use water or cleaning agents that contain chlorine to
clean the exterior surfaces or the chrome parts of the
product. Chlorine causes abrasion on metal surfaces of this
type.

PREVENTING UNPLEASANT ODOURS

Materials that can cause odours are not used in the
manufacturing of our refrigerators. However, odours may
be emitted by foods that are stored improperly or if the
interior surfaces of the product are not cleaned as required.
Please heed the following tips in order to prevent this
problem:
• It is important that the refrigerator be kept clean. Food
residues, spills, etc. can cause odours. For this reason,
clean your refrigerator with a solution of sodium
bicarbonate dissolved in water every 15 days. Never use
detergents or soaps.
• Keep your food in closed containers. Microorganisms
escaping from uncovered
unpleasant odours.
• Never keep expired or spoiled foods in your refrigerator.
containers can cause

PROTECTING PLASTIC SURFACES

Do not put unsealed containers containing oils in liquid form
or meals cooked in oil into your refrigerator, as these may
damage the plastic surfaces of your refrigerator.
If oil is spilled or smeared onto the plastic surfaces, clean
and rinse the affected areas immediately using warm water.

CLEANING THE INTERIOR SURFACES

To clean the interior surfaces and all removable parts, wash
them with a mild solution of dishwasher soap, water, and
sodium bicarbonate. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Do not allow the water to come into contact with the lighting
equipment or control panel.
WARNING
Do not use vinegar, rubbing alcohol or any
alcohol-based cleaning agent on any of the
interior surfaces.
Although this appliance automatically defrosts, a layer of
frost may occur on the freezer compartment's interior walls
if the freezer door is opened frequently or kept open too
long.
If the frost is too thick, choose a time when the freezer is
nearly empty and proceed as follow:
1) Remove existing food and accessories baskets, unplug
the appliance from the mains power and leave the doors
open.
Ventilate the room thoroughly to accelerate the process.
2) When defrosting is completed, clean your freezer as
described above.

STAINLESS STEEL EXTERIOR SURFACES

Use a non-abrasive stainless-steel cleaning agent; apply it
with a soft, lint-free cloth.
For polishing, wipe the surface gently with a damp micro
fibre cloth and follow with dry wash leather.
Always rub in the direction of the grain of the stainless
steel.

CLEANING THE DOOR SEALS

Take care to keep door seals clean. Sticky food and drinks
can cause seals to stick to the cabinet and tear when you
open the door. Wash the seals with a mild detergent and
warm water. Rinse and dry them thoroughly after cleaning.
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