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6.1 Defrosting
WARNING!
Disconnect the appliance from the mains. To disconnect
the appliance from the mains, you must unplug the appliance or use a cut-
off device. RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK!
WARNING!
Never use any mechanical items, knives or other sharp-
edged objects to remove the encrusted ice. Never use a steam cleaner.
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK!
WARNING!
Do not use hairdryers, electrical heaters or other technical
devices to accelerate the defrosting-progress. RISK OF ELECTRICAL
SHOCK!
H
OW TO DEFROST THE FREEZER
➢
The freezer should be defrosted
regularly
to ensure proper operation.
The defrosting process can take several hours.
1.
Remove the contents from the freezer and put them into a cooling box.
2.
Remove the freezer drawers; s. also chapter 4.5.1 F
REEZER DRAWERS
.
3.
Disconnect the freezer from the mains. To disconnect the appliance from the
mains, you
must
unplug the appliance or use a cut-off device.
4.
When the encrusted ice melts put some dry cloths into the freezer to hold the
water back.
5.
Do not
use hot water to accelerate the defrosting operation.
6.
Remove the big pieces of ice first.
7.
Afterwards remove the small pieces of ice.
8.
Wipe and dry the appliance and door seals with dry and soft cloths.
9.
After cleaning: leave the door open for some time to ventilate the appliance.
NOTICE!
If the appliance has been disconnected from the mains for a
longer period of time, allow the appliance to cool down for approx. 3 until
4 hours on the
highest
thermostat setting [s. chapter 4.3 T
EMPERATURE
SETTING
(
THERMOSTAT SETTING
)]
before
you place any fresh or frozen food
in the appliance. If you place food in the appliance before it has reached
its normal operating temperature, the food can thaw and / or spoil.
