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DEFROSTING
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Small amounts of frost will accumulate inside the freezer, depending upon the length of time
for which the door is 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
compressor. 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 dislodged frost from the cabinet floor. It is not necessary to
switch off the appliance for the removal of thin frost.
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For the removal of heavy ice deposits, disconnect the appliance from the mains supply and
empty the contents into cardboard boxes and wrap in thick blankets or layers of paper to keep
cold. 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 undue increase in temperature of the
contents.
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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. If the contents are well wrapped and placed in a cool area they should keep for
several hours.
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Dry the inside of the compartment with a sponge or a clean cloth.
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To accelerate the defrosting process, place one or more bowls of warm water in the freezer
compartment.
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Examine the contents when replacing them in the freezer and if some of the packages have
thawed out they should be eaten within 24hours, or be cooked and re-frozen.
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After defrosting has finished, clean the inside of the appliance with a solution of warm water
with a little bicarbonate of soda and then dry thoroughly. Wash all removable parts in the same
way and reassemble. Reconnect the appliance to the mains supply and leave for 2 to 3 hours on
setting number 3 before introducing the food back into the freezer.
