Chapter 6: Recommendation In Case Of No Use Of The Appliance; Absence / Vacation; Moving; Power Failure - Whirlpool SW8AM2QX Mode D'emploi

6. RECOMMENDATION IN CASE OF NO USE OF
THE APPLIANCE

6.1. ABSENCE / VACATION

In case of vacation its recommended to use up food
and to disconnect the appliance to save energy.

6.2. MOVING

1. Take out all internal parts.
2. Wrap them well, and fix them together with
adhesive tape so that they do not bang together or
get lost.
3. Screw the adjustable feet so that they do not touch
the support surface.
4. Close and fix door with adhesive tape and, again
using adhesive tape, fix the power cable to the
appliance.
7. MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, unplug the
appliance from the mains or disconnect the electrical power
supply.
Periodically clean the appliance with a cloth and a solution
of lukewarm water and neutral detergent specifically for
refrigerator interiors. Never use abrasives. Never clean
refrigerator parts with flammable fluids. The fumes can create
a fire hazard or explosion. Clean the outside of the appliance
and the door seal with a damp cloth and dry with a soft cloth.
Do not use steam cleaners.
Condenser placed in the rear of the appliance should be
cleaned regularly using a vacuum cleaner.
Condenser placed in the rear of the appliance should be
cleaned regularly using a vacuum cleaner.
Important:
• The buttons and control panel display must not be
cleaned with alcohol or alcohol-derived substances, but
with a dry cloth.
• The refrigeration system pipes are located near the
defrost pan and can become hot. Periodically clean them
with a vacuum cleaner.
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.

6.3. POWER FAILURE

In the event of a power failure, call the local office of
your electricity supply company and ask how long it is
going to last.
Note: Bear in mind that a full appliance will stay cold
longer than a partially filled one.
If food is found to be in a poor condition, it is best to
throw it away.
For power failures lasting up to 24 hours.
1. Keep the door of the appliance closed. This will
allow the stored food to stay cold as long as
possible.
For power failures lasting more than 24 hours.
1. Try to use up the food, which is more easily
perishable.
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