Maintenance
FRIDGE DEFROSTING
The fridge defrosting process is carried out automatically every
time the compressor stops�
The defrost water is automatically routed to the drain port and
into a tray placed on the top of the compressor to the rear of the
appliance from which it evaporates�
Make sure the drain port on the fridge at the rear of the appliance
is kept clear�
FREEZER DEFROSTING
Frost will accumulate inside the freezer depending upon the
length of time during which the door is left open or the amount
of moisture introduced�
It is essential to ensure that no frost or ice is allowed to form at
places where it will affect the close fitting of the door seal�
This might allow air to penetrate the cabinet, thus encouraging
continuous running of the compressor�
Thin frost formation is quite soft and can be removed with
a brush or plastic scraper� Do not use metal or sharp scrapers,
mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting
process� Remove all dislodged frost from the cabinet floor�
For the removal of thin frost it is not necessary to switch off the
appliance�
For the removal of heavy ice deposits disconnect the appliance
from the mains supply and empty the contents into cardboard
boxes and wrap in thick blankets or layers of paper to keep them
cold� Defrosting will be most effective if carried out when the
freezer is empty, and it should be carried out as quickly as possible�
An increase in temperature of frozen food packages during de-
frosting will shorten the storage life� Provided that the contents
are well wrapped and placed in a cool area, they should keep for
several hours�
Examine the contents when replacing them in the freezer and if
some of the packages have thawed out�
After defrosting is finished clean the inside with a solution of warm
water with a little bicarbonate of soda and then dry thoroughly�
Wash all removable parts in the same way and reassemble�
Reconnect the appliance to the mains supply and leave for 2 to
3 hours on setting number 7 before introducing the food back into
the freezer and setting the thermostat to your normal setting�
NOISE FROM YOUR APPLIANCE
You may notice some rather unusual noises� The noises are caused
by circulation of refrigerant in the cooling system� It has become
more pronounced since the introduction of CFC free gases� This is
not a fault and will not affect the performance of your fridge�
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