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14
CHEST FREEZER CLEANING AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Frost forms faster on the top edge of the freezer compartment in climates of high
humidity as this is the area of first contact to the warm moist air when the lid is open.
Your chest freezer is designed with a flexible lid seal to keep warm air out of the freezer.
Sometimes immediately after closing your chest freezer, you may notice the lid is
difficult to re-open. This is normal. Wait a few minutes and try again.
It is recommended that your freezer be defrosted when the frost is greater than 6mm
thick using the plastic scraper provided.
Defrosting your chest freezer
1
Remove all frozen food and wrap it in several layers of paper. Place in a refrigerator or a
cool environment, eg insulated bin.
2
Switch the power off at the wall.
3
Remove the drain plug from the inside of the freezer.
4
Place a shallow tray beneath the outer drain plug. Pull out the drain plug. This will let
the water flow out into the tray. Pour approximately 1L of warm water down the drain to
clear it of possible residual ice.
Note: monitor the tray under the drain to avoid overflow. While defrosting, leave the
freezer lid open. If you wish to reduce the defrosting time, place containers of hot water
in the freezer and close the lid.
5
Use the plastic scraper supplied or a plastic spatula to remove any loose ice.
6
Empty out the tray of water. Wipe out the defrosted freezer. Use a mix of 500ml water
with 1tsp of baking soda or a small amount of liquid dishwashing detergent and warm
water. Rinse with clean water and dry.
7
Carefully clean the drain. Replace the internal and external drain plugs.
8
Switch the freezer on. Close the lid and leave running for 15 minutes before replacing
the frozen food.
IMPORTANT!
DO NOT use knives or any other sharp instrument to remove the ice as the freezer
surface may become irreversibly damaged.
DO NOT use harsh abrasive cloths and cleaners, or highly perfumed strong smelling
cleaners or solvents on either the interior or exterior of the freezer.
IMPORTANT!
Your appliance is designed to operate for many years without the need for frequent
service checks. However, if your appliance is malfunctioning, have it attended to by
your Fisher & Paykel trained and supported service technician as soon as possible.
All electrical repairs must be carried out by an adequately trained service technician
or qualified electrician.
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