14
Maintenance
Unplug the appliance before carrying out
any maintenance operation.
Warning
This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its
cooling unit maintenance and recharging must
therefore only be carried out by authorised
technicians.
Defrosting
Refrigerator compartment
¥ Defrosting the refrigerator compartment is
automatic. The defrost water drains out through a
trough into a container at the back of the appliance,
above the motor compressor, where it evaporates.
¥ It is important to periodically clean the defrost
water drain hole.
D037
Freezer compartment
¥ Remove the frost with a plastic scraper.
¥ Whenever the thickness of the frost exceeds 5 mm
complete defrosting should be carried out.
Prooceed as follows:
¥ Remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers
of newspaper and put it in a cool place.
¥ Pull out the plug from the wall socket or turn the
thermostat knob to the ÇOÈ setting.
¥ Leave the door open, place a basin on the top shelf
of the refrigerator compartment, under the drain
hole, remove the plug as shown in the figure.
¥ When defrosting is completed, dry the interior
thoroughly and refit the plug.
¥ Turn the thermostat knob back to the required
setting or replace the plug in the power socket.
¥ Reload the previously removed food into the
compartment.
Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off
frost from the evaporator as you could
damage it.
Do not use a mechanical device or any
artificial means to speed up the thawing
process other than those recommended by
the manufacturer.
PR151
¥
Butter & cheese:
these should be placed in
special airtight containers or wrapped in aluminium
foil or polythene bags to keep out as much air as
possible.
¥
Milk bottles:
these should have a top and should
be stored in the bottle rack on the door.
Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not
packed, must not be kept in the refrigerator.
