Maintenance
FREEZER DEFROSTING
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 activating
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
empty, and it should be carried out as quickly as possible.
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.
Examine the contents when replacing them in the freezer and if some
of the packages have thawed out.
After defrosting is 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 fast freezing mode before introducing the food back into the
freezer and setting the thermostat to your normal setting.
NOISE FROM YOUR APPLIANCE
You may notice some rather unusual noises.
The noises are caused by circulation of refrigerant in the cooling
system. It has become more pronounced since the introduction of CFC
free gases. This is not a fault and will not affect the performance of
your freezer.
PROLONGED OFF PERIODS
If the appliance is not in use for a long period of time, proceed as
follows:
1. Disconnect from the mains supply.
2. Clean and dry the inside (see ‘Cleaning and maintenance’).
3. Leave the door open to prevent any unpleasant smells from
building up while the appliance is not in use.
NOTES FOR USE
Do clean and defrost your appliance regularly.
Do check contents of the compartments every so often.
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