To defrost
Carry out the defrosting procedure
as quickly as possible. The longer
the food is left out at room
temperature, the faster it goes off.
Do not use a steam-cleaning
appliance to aid the defrosting
process.
Steam could reach electrical
components and cause a short
circuit.
Do not place electric heaters or
candles etc. inside the appliance to
defrost it. They will damage plastic
parts.
Do not use defrosting sprays or
de-icers as they might contain
substances which could damage
the plastic parts or which could
cause a build-up of gases and pose
a danger to health.
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Switch the appliance off.
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Disconnect it from the mains.
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Open the freezer section door.
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Use a sponge or towel to soak up the
defrosted water.
To speed up defrosting, a bowl with hot
water (not boiling) can be placed on a
saucer in the freezer compartment.
Closing the door in this instance will
help retain warmth and speed up the
defrosting process.
After defrosting
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Clean the appliance and then dry it
thoroughly.
Do not let water get into the
condensate channel and drain hole.
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Close the appliance door.
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Reconnect to the mains and switch
the appliance back on.
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Put the cold plate back into the
appliance.
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Once the temperature in the freezer
has reached the required
temperature, place the food back in
the freezer section.
Defrosting
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