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Defrosting
In the freezer, frost should be removed with the spe-
cial 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.
Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost as
you could damage the appliance.
Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means
to speed up the defrosting process other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
However, when the ice becomes very thick on the in-
ner liner, complete defrosting should be carried out as
follows:
move the ON/OFF switch to OFF or pull out the plug
from the wall socket;
remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers of
newspaper and put it in a very cool place;
leave the door open;
when defrosting is completed, dry the interior thor-
oughly;
keep the scraper for future use;
move the ON/OFF switch to ON or replace the plug in
the power socket.
Set the appliance to run on fast freeze; after 3 hours,
set the switch back to normal operation.
Important: A temperature rise of the frozen food packs,
during defrosting, may shorten their safe storage life.
