Cleaning And Maintenance - IKEA LAGAN Mode D'emploi

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Cleaning and maintenance

Regularly clean the appliance using a
cloth and a solution of warm water, with
some soft detergent suitable for cleaning
the inside of the refrigerator compartment.
Do not use abrasive detergents or tools.
To ensure continuous and correct flow of
defrost water, regularly clean the inside
of the draining hole on the back of the
refrigerator near the fruit and vegetable
drawer, using the tool provided (see fig.1).
Before carrying out any cleaning or
maintenance operation, unplug the
appliance or disconnect it from the power
supply.
Fig. 1
Defrosting the freezer compartment
The freezer should be defrosted once or
twice a year or when excessive frost is
present (3 mm thickness).
The formation of frost is normal. The
amount and rate at which frost accumulates
depends on room conditions and how often
the door is open.
To defrost the unit, switch off the freezer
compartment or the whole appliance,
depending on the model, and remove all
food products.
Leave the freezer door open to allow the
frost to melt. Clean the inside of the freezer.
Rinse and dry thoroughly. Switch the freezer
compartment, or the whole appliance, back
on and store the food inside.
Storing food
Wrap food so that no water, moisture or
condensate can enter; this will prevent
odours or aromas going from one part to
another in the refrigerator, ensuring better
preservation of frozen foods.
Never place hot food in the freezer. Cooling
hot foods before freezing saves energy and
prolongs the life of the appliance.
If the appliance is not going to be used
Disconnect the appliance from the power
supply, remove all the food, defrost and
clean. Leave the doors open enough for air
to circulate inside the compartments. This
will prevent the formation of mould and bad
odours.
In case of power failures
Keep the doors of the appliance closed. In
this way the stored food will stay cold as
long as possible.
Do not refreeze partially thawed food,
consume it within 24 hours.
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