DefrostingThe freezer compartment, however, will become pro-
gressively covered with frost. This should be removed
Frost is automatically eliminated from the evaporatorwith the special plastic scraper provided, whenever
of the refrigerator compartment every time the motor
compressor stops, during normal use.the thickness of the frost exceeds 4 mm.
The defrost water drains out through a trough into aDuring this operation it is not necessary to switch off
the power supply or to remove the foodstuffs.
special container at the back of the appliance, overNever use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost
the motor compressor, where it evaporates.from the evaporator as you could damage it.
It is important to periodically clean the defrost
water drain hole in the middle of the refrigeratorDo not use a mechanical device or any artiŢcial means
compartment channel to prevent the water over-to speed up the thawing process other than those
�owing and dripping onto the food inside.recommended by the manufacturer.
Use the special cleaner provided, which you willHowever, when the ice becomes very thick on the in-
Å¢nd already inserted into the drain hole.ner liner, complete defrosting should be carried out as
Fig. 13follows:
pull out the plug from the wall socket or turn the ther-
mostat knob to the �OE setting;
remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers of
newspaper and put it in a cool place;
leave the door open, place a basin on the top shelf of
the refrigerator compartment, under the drain hole, lift
the plug as shown in the Ţgure;
Fig. 14
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when defrosting is completed, dry the interior thor-
oughly and reŢt the plug;
keep the scraper for future use;
turn the thermostat knob back to the required setting
or replace the plug in the power socket.
After two or three hours, reload the previously re-
moved food into the compartment.
Important: A temperature rise of the frozen food packs,
during defrosting, may shorten their safe storage life.
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