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Thawing
Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can
be thawed in the refrigerator compartment or at
room temperature, depending on the time available
for this operation.
Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen,
directly from the freezer: in this case, cooking will
take longer.
Ice-cube production
This appliance is equipped with one or more trays
for the production of ice-cubes.
Fill these trays with water, then put them in the
freezer compartment.
Do not use metallic instruments to remove the trays
from the freezer.
Freezer compartment defrosting
The air humidity that penetrates inside the
appliance when opening its door, accumulates on the
evaporator and particularly on its upper part, thus
creating a layer of frost. To avoid excessive
formation of frost do not leave the door open more
than necessary.
The formation of a thin layer of frost (as for example
on the front edge of the freezer) does not require
complete defrosting. Eliminate this layer
periodically using a plastic scraper (do not use
knives or sharp objects). If a thick layer has formed
it will be necessary to carry out a complete
defrosting as follows:
1. Take out all the frozen food and wrap it in
newspapers placing it in a container (basin or
paper box, etc.) in a cool place until the cleaning
operations have been completed.
2. Set the thermostat knob on «
O
» = stopped.
3. Leave the freezer compartment door open.
4. Do not scrape the ice or frost layer with sharp
objects. Do not use a heat diffuser or spray.
5. Eliminate the water which formed during
defrosting by means of a sponge or cloth.
6. Clean inside using a normal detergent for
domestic use.
7. After cleaning, dry properly inside.
8. After completing the operations, turn the
thermostat knob to 5-6 and leave it on this
setting for 3-4 hours. After this period set the
knob to a normal position (medium).
9. Place the frozen food in the appliance again.
Refrigerator defrosting
Refrigerator defrosting is completely automatic.
The defrost water drains out through a trough into
a special container provided on top of the
compressor which is located at the back of the
appliance, where it evaporates.
Important
We particularly recommend the periodic cleaning of
the defrost water drain. Use the special cleaner
provided already inserted into the discharge hole
(Fig.
13).
Fig. 13
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