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Defrosting the Freezer compartment
Freezer defrost process
• Small amounts of frost will accumulate inside the freezer depending upon the length
of time during which the door is left open or the amount of moisture introduced. It is
essential to ensure that no frost or ice is allowed to form at places where it will affect
the close fitting of the door seal. This might allow air to penetrate the cabinet, thus
encouraging continuous running of the compressor. Thin frost formation is quite
soft and can be removed with a brush or plastic scraper. Do not use metal or sharp
scrapers, mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process.
Remove all dislodged frost from the cabinet floor .For the removal of thin frost it is
not necessary to switch off the appliance.
• For the removal of heavy ice deposits disconnect the appliance from the mains supply
and empty the contents into cardboard boxes and wrap in thick blankets or layers of
paper to keep them cold. Defrosting will be most effective if carried out when the
freezer is nearly empty, and it should be carried out as quickly as possible to prevent
undue increase in temperature of the contents.
• Do not use metal or sharp scrapers, mechanical devices or other means to accelerate
the defrosting process. An increase in temperature of frozen food packages during
defrosting will shorten the storage life. Provided that the contents are well wrapped
and placed in a cool area they should keep for several hours.
• Dry the inside of the compartment with a sponge or a clean cloth.
• To accelerate the defrosting process place one or more basins of warm water in the
freezer compartment.
• Examine the contents when replacing them in the freezer and if some of the packages
have thawed out it should be eaten within 24hours or be cooked and re-frozen.
• After defrosting has finished clean the inside with a solution of warm water with a
little bicarbonate of soda and then dry thoroughly. Wash all removable parts in the
same way and reassemble. Reconnect the appliance to the mains supply and leave
for 2 to 3 hours on setting number 5 before introducing the food back into the freezer.
