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Defrosting
Frost is automatically eliminated from the evaporator
of the refrigerator compartment every time the motor
compressor stops, during normal use.
The defrost water drains out through a trough into a
special container on the back of the appliance where it
evaporates.
Periodically clean the defrosting water drainage
hole of the refrigerator, using the special cleaner
already inserted into the discharge hole.
The freezer compartment, however, will become
progressively covered with frost. This should be
removed with the special 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.
However, when the ice becomes very thick on the
inner liner, complete defrosting should be carried out
and it is advisable to carry out this operation when the
appliance is empty.
To carry out complete defrosting of the freezer
compartment (
) proceed as follows:
Remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers of
newspaper and put it in a cool place.
Pull out the plug from the wall socket or turn the
thermostat knob to the «
O
» setting.
Leave the door open.
Introduce the plastic scraper in the appropriate seating
at the bottom centre, as shown in Fig. 10, place
underneath a basin to collect the defrost water.
When defrosting is completed, dry the interior
thoroughly.
Keep the scraper for future use.
Replace the plug in the socket and, after letting the
appliance run for at least half an hour, replace the
previously removed food into the compartment.
Important
A temperature rise of the frozen food packs, during
defrosting, may shorten their safe storage life.
Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial
means to speed up the thawing process other than
those recommended by the manufacturer.
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
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