Electrolux ECS 1647, Instruction Book

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. Disconnect the appliance from the electrical supply.

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

newspaper and store in a cool place.

3. Leave the lid open.

4. Remove the plug from the defrost water drain.

5. To accelerate the defrosting process place a bowl of hot

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

6. The defrost water can be collected in a bowl, as

shown.

7. When defrosting is completed, dry the interior

thoroughly and replace the plug on the defrost water

drain.

8. Reconnect the appliance to the electricity and leave to

run for at least 2 hours on a medium setting.

9. 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.