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Switching off the appliance
To switch off the appliance, turn the temperature regulator to position
"0".
If the appliance is not going to be used for an extended period:
1.
Remove all refrigerated and deep-frozen packages as well as ice
trays.
2.
Switch off the appliance by turning the temperature regulator to posi-
tion "0".
3.
Remove the mains plug or switch off or turn out the circuit breaker or
fuse.
4.
Defrost freezer compartment and clean thoroughly (see section:
ÒCleaning and CareÓ).
5.
Leave the door open to avoid the build up of odours.
1.
Remove the frozen food from
the freezer, wrap it in several
layers of newspaper and put it
in a very cool place.
2.
Switch off the appliance and
pull out the plug, or remove or
unscrew the safety fuses.
3.
Leave the freezer compart-
ment door open.
4.
Insert the plastic scraper into
the recess provided under the
defrost water channel and pla-
ce a collecting basin under it.
5.
Once defrosting is completed keep the scraper for future use;
6.
Turn the thermostat knob to the required setting or replace the plug in
the power socket.
Warning!
Never use metal tools to scrape off the frost
Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means to speed up
the thawing process other than those recommended by the manufac-
turer.
A temperature rise of the frozen food packs, during defrosting , may
shorten their safe storage life.
