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Defrosting
Frost is automatically eliminated from the
evaporator of the refrigerator compartment
every time the motor compressor stops, during
normal use.
The defrost water drains out through a trough
into a special container at the back of the
appliance, over the motor compressor, where it
evaporates.
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 and it is advisable to carry out this
operation when the appliance is empty.
To carry out complete defrosting of the freezer
compartment proceed 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 a«O» setting.
Leave the door open.
Introduce the plastic scraper in the appropriate
seating at the bottom centre, as shown in Fig ,
place underneath a basin to collect the defrost
water.
When defrosting is completed, dry the interior
thoroughly;
keep the scraper for future use;
replace the plug in the socket and, after letting
the appliance run for at least half an hour,
replace the previously removed food into the
compartment.
Important
A temperature rise of the frozen food packs,
during defrosting, may shorten their safe
storage life. 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.
