Defrosting
It is recommended to clean and wipe out the
freezer after any spillage inside or outside the
appliance.
Caution: Do not touch ice with bare skin to
avoid ‘ice burns’.
It is wise to defrost the freezer if the ice build up
exceeds 6mm, otherwise the efficiency of the
freezer will reduce and the electricity consumption
will increase.
Defrost the freezer when the stock of frozen
contents is low.
Unplug the freezer and empty the frozen food into
insulated bags or cardboard boxes covered with
newspaper.
Slide forward to pull out the drainage tube in the
bottom of the freezer (Figure 8).
Leave the door open and place bowls or any other
suitable container under each shelf to catch the
water from the melting ice.
Bowls of hot water may be placed in the freezer to
speed up defrosting.
The plastic scraper can be used as an aid to
defrosting.
Important
O
Do not use electrical appliances such as
heaters or hair dryers to melt the ice.
O
Do not use metal objects such as knives or
skewers to chip away the ice as these can
damage the freezer walls and cooling pipes.
When all traces of ice have been removed from the
interior of the freezer, use a teaspoonful of
bicarbonate of soda diluted in a pint of warm water
to wipe the internal surfaces and shelving to
remove food residues and odours.
Clean the door seals.
Leave to dry before reloading food.
Replace the plug in the mains socket and switch
on.
Replace the food when the inside temperature is
cold enough.
Only replace food which is still fully frozen. If any of
the food has started to thaw throw it away.
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Maintenance and cleaning
Important
The freezer must be turned off at the mains before maintaining or cleaning.
External cleaning
Keep the condensing tubes free from dust to
maintain optimum efficiency. Use a soft brush or
vacuum cleaner to remove the dust taking care not
to damage the pipes and wiring. Also remove dust
from the compressor motor housing which is
situated at the rear back of the appliance casing.
The external casing can be cleaned with warm
soapy water and protected by polish. Do not use
scouring powders which can scratch the surface.
When not in use
If the appliance is to be emptied and turned off for
a long period it is advisable to:
O
Disconnect the unit from the mains supply.
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Empty the freezer of food and allow any ice that
has formed to melt.
O
Clean and dry the interior.
O
Leave the door open – do not close.
FIGURE 8
DRAINAGE
TUBE
