14
Defrosting
Refrigerator
The refrigerator automatically defrosts every time
the compressor stops.
The water is discharged, via the pipe, into a try
located at the back of the appliance above the
compressor, where it evaporates .
Important
To avoid defrost water overflowing into the fridge,
periodically clean the water discharge hole in the
centre of the V shaped drip collector at the back
of the refrigerator compartment behind the fruit
and vegetable drawer. Use the special cleaner
provided which you will find already inserted into
the discharge hole (Fig.18).
Remember to wash the defrost cleaner in hot
soapy water at regular intervals. Dry thoroughly
before replacing.
Freezer
When the frost has reached a thickness of up to
4mm it can be removed using the ice scraper
provided with the appliance. During this operation
it is not necessary to disconnect the appliance
from the mains and remove the food. Never use
metal tools for this operation.
For complete defrosting (once or twice a year)
proceed as follows:
- turn the thermostat dial to the «OFF» position
(O) or disconnect the appliance from the
mains.
- Remove any food from inside the freezer and
fridge, wrap it in several sheets of newspaper
and store in a cool,dry place.
- Leave the door openand insert the ice scraper
under the channelin the centre of the lower
part of the appliance; place a low-sided
container beneth the scraper to collect the
water (Fig. 19).
- Clean and dry thoroughly.
- Replace the scraper in one of the drawers .
- Reconnect the appliance to the mains or reset
the thermostat to a functioning position.
- After letting the appliance run for a least half
an hour, replace the previously removed food
into the compartment.
Important
When defrosting the freezer, the fridge is also
controlled by the thermostat and will not be
operational during this period. A temperature
rise of the frozen food packs, during defrosting,
may shorten their safe storage life.
Attention!
«In the event of a power failure causing the
temperature within your freezer to rise, do
not refreeze the food without checking its
condition. The following guidelines should
assist you.»
Ice-cream: once thawed should be discarded.
Fruits & Vegetables: if soft should be cooked
and used up.
Breads & Cakes: can be re-frozen without
danger.
Shellfish: should be refrigerated and used up
quickly.
Cooked Dishes: i.e. casseroles should be
refrigerated and used up.
Large Pieces of Meat: can be re-frozen
providing there are still ice crystals remaining
within them.
Small Joints: should be cooked and can then
be refrozen as cooked dishes.
Chicken: should also be cooked and re-frozen
as a cooked dish.
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Fig. 18
Fig. 19
