Bertazzoni RFD90S5FPNS/24 Manuel D'utilisation Et De Maintenance page 18

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.
WARNING
It is recommended that you clean the
condenser every six months, using gloves. Do
not use a Hoover.
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 litre
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.
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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.
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.
containers can cause