Electrolux ARCTIS 80220 GS, User Manual

3. Leave the door open and insert the plastic

scraper in the appropriate seating at the

bottom centre, placing a basin under

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neath to collect the defrost water

In order to speed up the defrosting process,

place a pot of warm water in the freezer com

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partment. In addition, remove pieces of ice

that break away before defrosting is complete.

4. When defrosting is completed, dry the in

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terior thoroughly and keep the scraper for

future use.

5. Switch on the appliance.

6. After two or three hours, reload the pre

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viously removed food into the compartment.

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.

A temperature rise of the frozen food packs, during defrosting, may shorten their safe

storage life.

Periods of non-operation

When the appliance is not in use for long periods, take the following precautions:

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disconnect the appliance from electricity supply

• remove all food

• defrost 

4)

and clean the appliance and all accessories

• leave the door/doors ajar to prevent unpleasant smells.

If the cabinet will be kept on, ask somebody to check it once in a while to prevent the food

inside from spoiling in case of a power failure.

What to do if…

WARNING!

Before troubleshooting, disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.

Only a qualified electrician or competent person must do the troubleshooting that is not

in this manual.

There are some sounds during normal use (compressor, refrigerant circulation).

Problem

Possible cause

Solution

The appliance does not

operate. The Pilot light

does not flash.

The appliance is switched off.

Switch on the appliance.

4) If foreseen.

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What to do if…