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Defrosting the fridge
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The appliance operates in cycles: it refri-
gerates (then the frost settles on the rear
wall), and defrosts (water flows down the
rear wall).
Disconnect the appliance from the
mains before cleaning by removing
the plug from the mains socket
or switching off the fuse. Prevent
water from penetrating the control
panel or the light.
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Do not use defrosting aerosols. They may
cause the formation of explosive mixture,
or contain slovents which may damage the
plastic components of the appliance and
even be harmful to health.
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The whole appliance, except for the door
gasket must be cleaned with a mild cleaning
detergent. The door gasket should be cle-
aned with water and wiped dry.
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Wash all the accessories (vegetable conta-
iners, door shelves, glass shelves, etc.).
Defrosting the freezer
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It is recommended to combine defrosting
the appliance with washing it.
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Excessive accumulation of ice on the freez-
ing areas impairs the appliance’s freezing
capacity and increases the energy con-
sumption.
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Defrost the appliance at least once or twice
a year.
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If there is food in the freezer, set the knob
to the max. position about 4 hours before
the planned defrosting. This will ensure the
possibility of storing the food at the ambi-
ent temperature for a longer time.
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After taking the food out of the freezer, put
it in a container, wrap it with several layers
of paper, a blanket and store it at a cool
place.
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The defrosting operation should last as
short as possible. Long storage of food
at the ambient temperature shortens their
shelf life.
Defrosting, washing and maintenance
You must not put an electric heater, a heat-
ing fan or a hair dryer into the freezer by
any means.
In order to defrost the freezer chamber, you
must take the following steps:
1. Set the knob at ”0” position, take out the
plug from the mains socket.
2. Open the door and remove the food from
the freezer.
3. After about 0.5h, it is possible to remove
the white frost or water from the smooth wall
surfaces.
4. Wash the interior of the freezer and wipe
it dry.
5. Switch on the appliance as per the relevant
point in the manual.
