Haier HRF-250S User Manual - Page 7

Cleaning Your Refrigerator IMPORTANT BEFORE CLEANING, ALWAYS SWITCH REFRIGERATOR OFF AND REMOVE PLUG FROM THE POWER SUPPLY. PART OUTSIDE FREEZER COMPARTMENT HOW TO CLEAN * Wash using warm water and a mild detergent. * Wipe clean and dry * DO NOT USE ABRASIVES OR HARSH CLEANERS * Waxing is recommended if humidity is high, to prolong * the life of your refrigerator. Use a good auality car wax or appliance wax. DO NOT USE WAX ON PLASTIC PARTS. DO NOT USE BLEACH OR PETROL BASED PRODUCTS TO CLEAN YOUR REFRIGERATOR * Wash with a warm wate solution containing either a mild detergent or baking soda solution (2 table spoons/30g baking soda to 1 litre warm water). * Wipe clean and dry. FRIDGE COMPARTMENT/DOOR LINER GASKET/VEGETABLE BIN/SHELVES * Wash using only warm water, a mild detergent and soft cloth. * Rinse and dry. CONDENSER COIL * Use vacuum cleaner or soft brush to clean dust and lint from condenser coil every 2-3 months. USEFUL HINTS: If your refrigerator is to be out of service for any length of time, ensure that the interior is carefully cleaned and dried. Leave the door open to prevent odour and mould growth, and disconnect the plug from the power supply. Hot food MUST be allowed to cool before being placed in the fridge or freezer compartments. Carry out regular cleaning of the exterior according to above instructions. This is most important 8 if the refrigerator is subjected to high humidity and heavy condensation. BULB REPLACEMENT: Always turn off the power supply and remove plug before removing light cover. SAFETY NOTE: When disposing of an old refrigerator. ALWAYS remove door as a safeguard against anything being trapped inside. DO NOT store flammable or explosive substances in the refrigerator cabinet. DO NOT place fizzy drinks in the freezer compartment as the containers may burst. To Defrost Your Refrigerator FREEZER The freezer compartment should be defrosted when ice build up exceeds 6mm thickness. Before defrosting the freezer compartment, transfer any remaining frozen food to another freezer or wrap it in several layers of newspaper and place it in a cold refrigerator. Remember that any rise in the temperature will shorten the life of the frozen food. 6. Wash with a warm water solution containing either a mild detergent or baking soda solution (2 table spoons/30g baking soda to 1 litre warm water). 7. Dry the freezer with a soft sponge and a piece of cloth. REFRIGERATOR Your refrigerator defrosts the ice in the lower part automatically. 1. Turn temperature control knob to "O" position. 2. Unplug refrigerator from electricity power supply. 3. Remove all food and ice blocks from the freezer compartment. It is not necessary to remove the food from the fridge section. 4. Place pan of hot water inside freezer compartment to speed defrosting, and leave freezer door open. CAUTION The water accumulates in the drain hole (2) and is sent to the collecting tray at the rear of the refrigerator where it is evaporated. Clean the drain hole (2) and the pipe hose by pouring a small glass of luke-warm water inside it. Check the drain hole (2) at regular intervals to see if it is clogged, and if necessary, clean it. Do not fill your refrigerator and cover up the drain channel (1). 21 5. NEVER USE SHARP OR METAL OBJECTS TO REMOVE ICE. USE THE PLASTIC ICE SCRAPPER PROVIDED. 5