Philco PCF 983 - Příručka (Stránka 14)

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PART 6: DEFROSTING AND REGULAR MAINTENANCE
For hygiene reasons, it is necessary to regularly clean the appliance (including the outside and inside
accessories) at least once every two months.
ATTENTION!
The appliance must not be connected to the power socket during cleaning. Danger of injury by electric shock!
Before cleaning the appliance, disconnect the power plug from the power socket.
Cleaning the outer surface
In order for the appliance to serve you long and well, it is necessary to clean it regularly.
- Wipe the control panel and display using a soft clean wiping cloth.
- Apply water on to the wiping cloth instead of on the appliance. This will ensure that the water is spread evenly
over the surface of the appliance.
- Wipe the door, handles, sides with a wiping cloth dipped in lukewarm water with a little kitchen detergent
and then wipe dry.
ATTENTION!
- Do not use sharp objects, coarse cleaning agents which could scratch the surface of the appliance.
- Do not use thinners, car cleaners, chlorine, petrol, coarse cleaning agents, benzene or any other similar agents
for cleaning. They can damage the surface of the appliance and cause a fi re.
The use of steam cleaning appliances is extremely dangerous and so is strictly forbidden.
Cleaning the inside area
It is necessary to regularly clean the inside area. It will be easier to clean the inside area if there is not too much
food inside the appliance. Wipe the inside area using a soft wiping cloth dipped in a weak solution of water
and baking soda or vinegar, wipe using a wiping cloth dipped in clean warm water. Then wipe dry using a clean
wiping cloth before reinserting the shelves and drawers.
Thoroughly dry out the inside area and accessories.
Defrosting
Despite the appliance being equipped with the automatic defrosting function, a layer of ice may appear from
time to time on the inner walls of the freezer, especially if the freezer door is being opened too frequently or
left open for longer periods of time. If the ice layer is too thick, remove the food from the freezer and proceed
as follows:
1. Take out the food and accessories, turn off the appliance and disconnect the power cord from the power
socket. Ensure ventilation in the room to speed up the defrosting process.
2. As soon as the freezer is defrosted, clean it in the same way as described above.
ATTENTION!
 Do not use sharp objects for the removal of frozen food or ice, the wall of the freezer could be scratched.
 When defrosting a freezer never use electric appliances such as hair fans, hot air fans, steam cleaners, de-
icing sprays or open fl ames (e.g. candles). The plastic interior could melt and the resulting foam gas could
be ignited from a spark or an open fl ame. Never use a steam cleaner to melt a layer of ice in the appliance
(high risk of injury by electrical shock).
 Remove the frozen food and wrap into several newspaper layers.
 Place the frozen food in a cold place until it is possible to use the freezer again.