Defrosting
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Risk of damage from an incor-
rect defrosting process.
When defrosting the freezer, make
sure that you do not damage the
evaporator as this would cause irre-
versible damage to the refrigeration
appliance.
Do not scrape off ice and frost. Do
not use sharp objects.
Do not use any mechanical or other
types of aids which are not recom-
mended by the manufacturer to ac-
celerate the defrosting process.
Before defrosting
Turn the On/Off and temperature se-
lector to a medium to cold setting
(approx. 6) and switch the winter set-
ting on (see “Winter setting”) about 1
day before defrosting.
This helps the frozen food to retain the
cold reserve for longer when taken out
of the freezer.
Remove the frozen food and wrap it
in several layers of newspaper or
cloths.
Tip:
You could also place the frozen
food in a cool box or bag.
Store it in a cool place until the
freezer compartment is ready for use
again.
To defrost
The longer the frozen goods are
left out at room temperature, the
faster they deteriorate.
Carry out the defrosting procedure
as quickly as possible.
Steam from a steam cleaning ap-
pliance could reach the electrical
components and cause a short cir-
cuit.
Do not use a steam cleaning appli-
ance to defrost the appliance.
Do not place electric heaters or
candles in the appliance to defrost it.
These can damage the plastic parts.
Do not use defrosting sprays or
de-icers. These could contain sub-
stances which could damage the
plastic parts or which might cause a
build-up of explosive gases and
pose a danger to health.
Switch the winter setting and the re-
frigeration appliance off.
The cooling system will be switched off.
Switch off at the wall and withdraw
the plug from the socket, or discon-
nect the fuse.
Leave the freezer compartment door
open.
Tip:
To speed up defrosting, place two
bowls of hot water (not boiling), with
plates underneath them, in the freezer
zone. Closing the door in this instance
will help retain the warmth and speed
up the defrosting process.
