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CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS
If the appliance is not functioning properly, check
that:
•
the plug is firmly in the wall socket and the
mains power switch is on;
•
there is an electricity supply (find out by plugging
in another appliance);
•
the thermostat knob is in the correct position.
•
If there are water drops on the bottom of the
cabinet, check that the defrost water drain open-
ing is not obstructed (see “Defrosting” section).
•
If your appliance is still not working properly after
making the above checks, contact the nearest
service centre.
To obtain fast service, it is essential that when you
apply for it you specify the model and serial number
of your appliance which can be found on the guar-
antee certificate or on the rating plate located inside
the appliance, on the bottom left-hand side.
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Defrosting
Frost is automatically eliminated from the evapora-
tor of the refrigerator compartment every time the
motor compressor stops, during normal use. The
defrost water drains out through a trough into a spe-
cial container at the back of the appliance, over the
motor compressor, where it evaporates.
It is important to periodically clean the defrost
water drain hole in the middle of the refrigerator
compartment channel to prevent the water over-
flowing and dripping onto the food inside. Use
the special cleaner provided, which you will find
already inserted into the drain hole.
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 supply or to remove the foodstuffs.
However, when the ice becomes very thick on the
inner liner, complete defrosting should be carried
out as follows:
1. pull out the plug from the wall socket or turn the
thermostat knob to the «O» setting;
2. remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers
of newspaper and put it in a cool place;
3. leave the door open, and insert the plastic
scraper in the appropriate seating at the bottom
centre, placing a basin underneath to collect the
defrost water.
4. when defrosting is completed, dry the interior
thoroughly; keep the scraper for future use;
5. turn the thermostat knob back to the required
setting or replace the plug in the power socket.
6. After two or three hours, reload the previously
removed food into the compartment.
Important:
Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost
from the evaporator as you could damage it.
Do not use a maechanical device or any artificial
means to speed up the thawing process other
than those recommended by the manufacturer.
A temperature rise of the frozen food packs,
during defrosting, may shorten their safe stor-
age life.
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