Maintenance and  Prevention

Freezer maintenance

Did you know?

More than 6 mm of ice accumulated in your freezer can increase your device's electricity consumption of by 30%, which is why you should clean it regularly.

Defrosting

As soon as the ice layer reaches 2 mm, it's time to defrost your freezer. How to proceed:

• Disconnect your device
• Empty its contents and leave the door open
• Using a scraper, scrape the ice, then wash the tank with a mixture of hot water and soda crystals
• Rinse and dry
• Reconnect the machine

Cleaning your freezer

Cleaning the exterior of the freezer

• Use a sponge and a soft cleaning product, rinse and wipe
• At least once a year, clean the grid which is behind the freezer by removing the dust with the vacuum cleaner (avoid the device to overconsume)

Cleaning the inside of the freezer

• After having defrosted the freezer, you can clean the inside walls with hot water (1 litre) mixed with baking soda (2 tablespoons)
• Rinse and dry
• Clean the removable parts with the same mixture

Please note that it is not recommended to use steel wool, a brush, or abrasive products. It is also not recommended to place removable parts in the dishwasher.

To eliminate odours, you can also use a mixture of water and lemon juice to clean the freezer's walls.

How to check if the seals still work?

• Close the freezer door on a sheet of paper and try to remove the sheet
• If it comes out easily, this means that the seals aren't as effective

If the compressor does not seem to be working correctly

Remove any dust with a vacuum cleaner. This might solve the problem without you having to call a repairperson.New Paragraph