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Defrosting
Refrigerator compartment
While the appliance is running, condensation droplets
or frost form on the rear panel of the refrigerator
compartment. As the rear panel defrosts
automatically, it is not necessary to remove the frost or
the condensation droplets. The condensation runs
through the condensation channel and the drainage
hole to the evaporation pan where it evaporates.
Note
Keep the condensation channel and drainage hole
clean, so the condensation can drain off.
Defrosting the freezer compartment
The freezer compartment does not defrost
automatically, otherwise the frozen food would start
thawing. A layer of frost in the freezer compartment
impairs refrigeration of the frozen food and increases
power consumption. Remove the layer of hoarfrost
regularly.
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Caution
Do not scrape off hoarfrost or ice with a knife
or pointed object. You could damage the refrigerant
tubes. Leaking refrigerant may ignite or cause eye
injuries.
Proceed as follows:
Note
Approx. 4 hours before defrosting the appliance,
switch on super freezing so that the food drops
to a very low temperature and can therefore be stored
at room temperature for a longer period.
1.
Remove the frozen food and place temporarily
in a cool location.
2.
Switch off the appliance.
3.
Pull out the mains plug or remove the fuse.
4.
To accelerate the defrosting process, place a pan
of hot water on a trivet in the freezer
compartment.
5.
Wipe up condensation with a cloth or sponge.
6.
Wipe dry the freezer compartment.
7.
Switch the appliance on again.
8.
Put the frozen food back in the freezer
compartment.
