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Freezer defrost process
Small amounts of 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 defrosting 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 it should be eaten within 24hours or be cooked and
refrozen.
After defrosting has 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.
Cleaning and maintenance
Before any cleaning or maintenance is carried out you must disconnect the
appliance from the mains supply by removing the plug, never remove the plug
by pulling on the mains cord. Remove the plug by pulling on the plug itself.
It is recommended that when cleaning the appliance, both the inside and
outside, can be cleaned using warm water and a little bicarbonate of soda. Use
1 teaspoon to 1.2 litres of water.
If the appliance is not to be used for a long period of time then it is
recommended to remove all the food stuff, clean the inside of the appliance and
leave the door open to allow the air to circulate thus avoiding unpleasant odors.
