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5.1 Defrosting
Defrosting the Refrigerator
Compartment
Defrosting occurs automatically in
the refrigerator compartment during
operation. The water is collected by
the evaporation tray and evaporates
automatically.
The evaporation tray and the water
drain hole should be cleaned
periodically with the defrost drain
plug to prevent the water from
collecting at the bottom of the
refrigerator instead of flowing out.
You can also clean the drain hole by
pouring half a glass of water down it.
Freezer defrosting process
Small amounts of frost will accumu-
late inside the freezer, depending on
the length of time the door may be
left open or the amount of moisture
introduced.
It is essential to ensure that no frost
or ice is allowed to form in places
where it will affect the close fitting of
the door seal. This might allow air to
penetrate the cabinet, encouraging
continuous running of the compres-
sor. 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 dis-
lodged frost from the cabinet floor. It is
not necessary to switch off the
appliance for the removal of thin frost.
For the removal of heavy ice depo-
sits, disconnect the appliance from
the mains supply, empty the con-
tents into cardboard boxes and
wrap in thick blankets or layers of
paper to keep cool. Defrosting will
be most effective if carried out when
the freezer is nearly empty and
should be carried out as quickly
as possible to prevent an unneces-
sary increase in the temperature of
the contents.
Do not use metal or sharp scrapers,
mechanical devices or other means
to accelerate the defrosting process.
An increase in temperature of frozen
food during defrosting will shorten
the storage life. Keep contents well
wrapped and cool while defrosting
is taking place.
Dry the inside of the compartment
with a sponge or a clean cloth.
To accelerate the defrosting process,
place one or more bowls of warm
water in the freezer compartment.
Examine the contents when repla-
cing them in the freezer and if so-
me of the packages have thawed
out, they should be eaten within
24hours, or be cooked and re-
frozen.
