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Defrosting
After a period of time, frost will build up in the freezer. Regular defrosting will therefore be necessary to
maintain the efficiency of the freezer. Defrosting should be carried out if the frost build up begins to interfere
with the food storage. The best time to defrost your freezer is when the amount stored in the freezer is low,
for example before you go shopping. To defrost the freezer follow the steps below:
1. Take out the frozen food, turn the freezer off at the mains supply and leave the door open. Ideally the
frozen food should be put into another freezer or refrigerator. To speed up the defrosting process, a bowl
of hot water can be placed inside the freezer to raise the temperature.
2. Remove the ice with an ice scrapper. Do not use pointed or sharp edged objects such as knives, forks or
screw drivers to remove the ice.
3. When all traces of ice have been removed and defrosting is completed, clean away any water and wipe
your freezer dry.
4. Clean your freezer as described below, plug in and switch the freezer back on. Allow enough time for the
temperature to fall to the correct level before putting the food back in to the freezer.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Switch off the electrical supply and remove the plug from the socket before cleaning.
Interior
1. Remove all food from the freezer and cover to help keep it cool.
2. Remove the shelf from the freezer and defrost following the instructions above. Wash the shelf in warm
soapy water with a soft cloth and dry thoroughly. Never put the shelf into the freezer wet.
3. Wipe the interior of the freezer with a damp clean cloth. For extra cleaning use a solution of one
teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda to one pint of water.
4. Dry the interior thoroughly with a clean cloth and replace the shelf.
5. Plug in and switch back on and allow the temperature in the freezer to drop to the correct temperature.
6. Replace the food in the freezer.
Exterior
Use a clean, damp soft cloth to wipe the exterior surface of the freezer and dry thoroughly.
WARNING: Do not use abrasive powder, household cleaner, bleach or wax polish to clean the freezer
as these can leave a smell in the freezer and can damage the exterior.
Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust from underneath the freezer and from around the compressor situated
at the back of the freezer. Use caution not to damage the coolant system.
Door Seal
Use a clean, damp soft cloth to wipe the door seal and in between the creases of it. Take care not to
damage the seal and do not use sharp objects to clean it. Ensure that the seal is dried thoroughly before
using the freezer. Do not use detergent on the seal as it will cause damage to it.
Going Away
If you are going away and do not want to leave the freezer left on, switch off at the socket and pull the plug
from the mains. Remove any food and follow the defrosting and cleaning instructions in the “Defrosting” and
“Cleaning and Maintenance” sections.
Note: Leave the door ajar as this will prevent odours accumulating in freezer and will allow the freezer to dry
completely.
