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.
It is important to periodically clean the
defrost water drain hole in the middle of the
refrigerator compartment channel to prevent
the water overflowing and dripping onto the
food inside. Use the special cleaner
provided, which you will find already
inserted into the drain hole.
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.
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.
However, when the ice becomes very thick on
the inner liner, complete defrosting should be
carried out as follows:
pull out the plug from the wall socket or turn the
thermostat knob to the «O» setting;
remove any stored food, wrap it in several
layers of newspaper and put it in a cool place;
leave the door open, and remove the water
which forms during defrosting by means of a
sponge of cloth;
when defrosting is completed, dry the interior
thoroughly; keep the scraper for future use;
turn the thermostat knob back to the required
sefflng or replace the plug in the power socket.
After two or three hours, reload the previously
removed food into the compartment.
Important
A temperature rise of the frozen food packs,
during defrosting, may shorten their safe
storage life.
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