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Fridge
Fridge
Fridge
Fridge defrosting
defrosting
defrosting
defrosting
The fridge defrosting process is carried out automatically every time the compressor stops.
The defrost water is automatically routed to the drain port and into a tray placed on the top of the
compressor to the rear of the appliance from which it evaporates.
Make sure the drain port on the fridge at the rear of the appliance is kept clear.
Freezer
Freezer
Freezer
Freezer defrosting
defrosting
defrosting
defrosting
Frost will accumulate inside the freezer depending upon the length of time during which the door is left
open or the amount of moisture introduced.
It is essential to ensure that no frost or ice is allowed to form at places where it will affect the close
fitting of the door seal.
This might allow air to penetrate the cabinet, thus encouraging continuous running of the compressor.
Thin frost formation is quite soft and can be removed with a brush or plastic scraper. Do not use metal
or sharp scrapers, mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process. Remove all
dislodged frost from the cabinet floor.
For the removal of thin frost it is not necessary to switch off the appliance.
For the removal of heavy ice deposits disconnect the appliance from the mains supply and empty the
contents into cardboard boxes and wrap in thick blankets or layers of paper to keep them cold.
Defrosting will be most effective if carried out when the freezer is empty, and it should be carried out
as quickly as possible.
An increase in temperature of frozen food packages during defrosting will shorten the storage life.
Provided that the contents are well wrapped and placed in a cool area, they should keep for several
hours.
Examine the contents when replacing them in the freezer and if some of the packages have thawed out.
After defrosting is finished clean the inside with a solution of warm water with a little bicarbonate of
soda and then dry thoroughly. Wash all removable parts in the same way and reassemble.
Reconnect the appliance to the mains supply and leave for 2 to 3 hours on setting number 7 before
introducing the food back into the freezer and setting the thermostat to your normal setting.
