11
Defrosting
Refrigerator
The refrigerator automatically defrosts every time the motor compres-
sor 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.
Freezer
The freezer compartment, however, will become progrssively 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.
However when the ice becomes very thick on the inner liner, comple-
te defrosting should be carried out as follows:
1.
Remove the frozen food from the freezer, wrap it in several layers of
newspaper and put it in a very cool place.
2.
Switch off the appliance and pull out the plug or turn the temperature
regulator to Ò0Ó.
3.
Leave the freezer compartment door open.
4.
Insert the plastic scraper into
the recess provided under the
defrost water channel and pla-
ce a collecting basin under it.
5.
Once defrosting is completed
keep the scraper for future use.
6.
Turn the thermostat knob to
the required setting and repla-
ce the plug in the power
socket.
Warning!
Never use metal tools to scrape off the frost
Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means to speed up
the thawing process.
A temperature rise of the frozen food packs, during defrosting, may
shorten their safe storage life.
