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DEFROSTING, WASHING AND MAINTENANCE
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
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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.
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Set the knob at ”0” position, take out the
plug from the mains socket.
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Open the door and remove the food from
the freezer.
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Remove the drawers.
In order to defrost the freezer chamber,
you must take the following steps:
