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The inside walls of the refrigerator are equipped
with a series of runners so that the shelves (grids)
can be positioned as desired (Fig. 4).
Fig. 4
Defrosting
Frost is automatically eliminated from the
evaporator of the refrigerator compartment every
time the motor compressor stops, during normal
use. The defrost water drains out through a trough
(Fig. 5) into a special container on the back of the
appliance where it evaporates.
The freezer compartment, however, will become
progressively covered with frost. This should be
removed with the special plastic scraper provided,
whenever the thickness of the frost exceeds 4 mm.
During this operation it is not necessary to switch
off the power or to remove the foods from the
compartment.
If a thick layer of ice is formed it will be necessary
to carry out complete defrosting.
It is advisable to carry out this operation when the
appliance is empty.
To carry out complete defrosting of the freezer
compartment
proceed as follows:
remove the frozen foods and wrap them in several
sheets of newspaper and then keep them in a cool
place;
set the thermostat knob to «
O
» or unplug the
appliance from the mains socket;
leave the door open.
Fig. 5
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To collect the defrost water place a basin on the first
shelf of the refrigerator compartment underneath
the drainage hole and lift the plug (Fig. 6); after
complete defrosting dry thoroughly the refrigerator
compartment an refit the plug.
Reconnect the appliance to the power supply or
turn the thermostat knob to the desired setting.
After two or three hours the appliance will be ready
for the storage of frozen food.
Fig. 6
We particularly recommend that you periodically clean
the defrost-water drainage outlet, located in the centre of
the drainage groove in the refrigerator compartment
(Fig. 5). Use the special cleaner provided, which you will
find already inserted into the discharge hole.
Important:
Remember that an increase of the surface
temperature of already-frozen foods may
significantly decrease the duration of their
conservation.
Never use metal objects to scrape away the
accumulated frost since you may damage the
cooling circuit.
Ice cube trays
The refrigerator is provided with two ice cube
trays.
These trays should be filled with drinking water and
then placed in the freezer compartment.
Do not use metal tools to remove the trays when
they are stuck-frozen inside the compartment.
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