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Defrosting
Refrigerator
The refrigerator automatically defrosts every time the
compressor stops. The water is discharged, via the
pipe, into a tray 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 salad drawer.
Use the special cleaner provided which you will find
already inserted into the discharge hole (Fig. 14).
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 (
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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 open and insert the ice scraper
under the channel in the centre of the lower part of
the appliance; place a low-sided container beneath
the scraper to collect the water (Fig. 15).
– Clean and dry thoroughly.
– Replace the scraper in one of the drawers.
– Reconnect the appliance to the mains or reset the
thermostat.
After letting the appliance run for at least half an
hour, replace the previously removed food into the
compartment.
Fig. 14
Fig. 15
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