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Freezer compartment defrosting
The air humidity that penetrates inside the appliance
when opening its door, accumulates on the evapora-
tor 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 com-
plete 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 newspa-
pers 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 thermo-
stat 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 spe-
cial 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 pro-
vided already inserted into the discharge hole
(Fig. 12).
Fig. 12
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