Electrolux ECN 1147, Operating And Installation Manual

9

Defrosting

The freezer compartment will become progressively

covered with frost.  This should be removed with the

special plastic scraper provided whenever the

thickness of frost exceeds ¼

".

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, complete defrosting should be carried out and it is

advisable to perform this operation when the appliance is

empty.

To carry out complete defrosting:

1. It is advisable to disconnect the appliance from the

electrical supply.  If the plug is inaccessible, turn the

thermostat to '0'.

2. Remove any stored food, wrap in several layers of

newspaper and store in a cool place.

3. Leave the lid open.
4. To accelerate the defrosting process place a bowl of hot

(not boiling) water inside the freezer and close the lid.

5. When defrosting is completed, clean and dry the interior

thoroughly.

6. Turn the thermostat control back to a medium setting

between 3-4 and leave to run for at least 2 hours.

7. Replace the previously removed food.

Important

A temperature rise of the frozen food packs during

defrosting may shorten their safe storage life.

Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost from the

evaporator as this could damage the appliance beyond

repair.