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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING! To avoid an electric shock, always unplug your freezer
before cleaning.
Defrosting
• For the most efficient operation and minimum energy consumption,
defrost the freezer when the frost on the freezer walls is excessive or
5mm thick. To minimize disruption, choose a time when the stock of
frozen food is low.
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Important!
Do not use boiling water because it may damage the
plastic parts. In addition, never use a sharp or metallic instrument
to remove frost as it may damage the cooling coils and will void the
warranty. We recommend using the plastic scraper.
• Remove the frozen food from the freezer and place it in a cooler to
protect the food.
• Unplug the freezer. The Power Supply light should be off (green light
out).
• During defrosting, the ice melts in the cabinet and drains out through
the bottom front.
• Place a shallow pan outside the front base to capture the defrost
water. Check the pan occasionally so the water does not overflow.
• Clean the interior of the freezer and wipe any residual ice or water from
the cabinet.
• Reset the thermostat to desired setting.
• Switch on the temperature control to the highest setting for two hours
before using, and then adjust to normal level.
• Return food to the freezer.
TIP
Defrosting usually takes a few hours. Leaving the door open will help
speed the process.
Also, pouring warm water (not boiling) on the ice/frost will help speed
melting. If you must use a scraper- please use caution - it is very easy
to damage the freezer compartment and void your warranty.
