Cleaning and maintenance
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4.3 Defrosting
Defrosting the refrigerator compartment
The refrigerator compartment does not
require defrosting, as any ice which forms
on the refrigeration plate will melt when the
compressor is idle. The defrosting process is
automatic.
Defrost water is channelled directly into the
dedicated pan on the back of the
appliance, which lets it evaporate by
means of the heat generated by the
compressor.
Defrosting the freezer compartment
The freezer compartment needs to be
defrosted manually. When the thickness of
frost or ice exceeds 2 cm, the freezer
should be defrosted.
A few hours before starting the defrosting
process, use the selector to set the
thermostat to max. setting so that the frozen
foods are cooled further. Unplug the
appliance from the supply mains socket.
Remove the frozen foods from the freezer
compartment and protect them from
thawing while cleaning. Wait until ice thaws
and then remove water from the freezer
compartment using a sponge/absorbing
cloth.
4.4 Interior lighting
Interior lighting, if damaged, must be
repaired by Technical Service only.
4.5 What to do if...
The appliance does not work:
• Make sure that the appliance is plugged
in and that the main switch is turned on.
The compressor starts to function too often
or functions continuously:
• The room temperature is too high.
• The door is being opened too often or
for too long.
• The door is not closing/sealing properly.
• The freezer is loaded with too many fresh
foods.
• Check that sufficient air can circulate
around the sensor on the right-hand side
of the refrigerator compartment.
• Check that the back of the freezer is
properly ventilated and that the
condenser is not too dirty.
Excessive ice or condensation has built up
inside the refrigerator compartment:
• The door is being opened too often or
for too long.
• Hot foods have been placed inside the
refrigerator compartment.
• The foodstuffs or containers are in
contact with the rear wall.
• The door seal is damaged or dirty.
Clean or replace it.
Occasional presence of frost
inside the freezer compartment is
normal.
Do not use electrical appliances
(e.g. hair dryers) or sprays for
defrosting, the plastic parts could
be damaged.
