10
Defrosting
Refrigerator
The refrigerator automatically defrosts every time the
compressor stops. The water is discharged, via the
pipe, into a tray located at the back of the appliance
above the compressor, where it evaporates.
Important
To avoid defrost water overflowing into the fridge,
periodically clean the water discharge hole in the cen-
tre of the V shaped drip collector at the back of the
refrigerator compartment behind the fruit and veg-
etable drawer.
Use the special cleaner provided which you will find
already inserted into the discharge hole.
Freezer
When the frost has reached a thickness of up to 4
mm it can be removed using the ice scraper provided
with the appliance. During this operation it is not nec-
essary to disconnect the appliance from the mains
and remove the food.
Never use metal tools for this operation.
For complete defrosting (once or twice a year) pro-
ceed as follows:
1. Turn the thermostat dial to the «OFF» position (O)
and disconnect the appliance from the mains.
2. Remove any food from inside the freezer and
fridge, wrap it in several sheets of newspaper and
store in a cool place.
3. Leave the door open and insert the ice scraper
under the channel in the centre of the lower part
of the appliance, place a low-sided container
beneath the scraper to collect the water.
4. Clean and dry thoroughly.
Replace the scraper in one of the drawers.
Reconnect the appliance to the mains or reset the
thermostat to a functioning position.
Important
When defrosting the freezer, the fridge is also con-
trolled by the thermostat and will not be operational
during this period.
