DefrostingIf a thick layer of ice is formed it will be necessary to
carry out complete defrosting as following:
Frost is automatically eliminated from the evaporator
of the refrigerator compartment every time the motor-set the knob (E) to �OE or unplug the appliance from
compressor stops.the mains socket;
wrap frozen food in several layers of newspaper and
The defrost water drains out through a trough (Fig. 20)
into a special container provided on top of the com-place the food packages in a cool place.
pressor which is located at the back of the appliance.Leave the door open. Introduce the plastic scraper in
the appropriate seating as shown in Fig. 21, place un-
We particularly recommend that you periodicallyderneath a basin to collect the defrost water. When
clean the defrost-water drainage outlet, located indefrosting is completed, dry the interior thoroughly.
the centre of the drainage groove in the refrigera-
tor compartment (Fig. 20) to prevent the defrostFig. 21
water from over�owing on to foods stored in the
compartment. Use the special cleaner provided,
which you will Ţnd already inserted into the dis-
charge hole.
Fig. 20
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Keep the scraper for future use.
Turn the knob (E) back to the desired position or re-
place the plug in the socket. After letting it run for two
or three hours on the quick-freeze setting, the appli-
D037ance is ready again for storing frozen food.
In the freezer compartment, instead the frost should
be removed with the special plastic scraper provided,
Ice cube trays
whenever the thickness exceeds 4 mm.
During this operation it is not necessary to switch offThe refrigerator is provided with two ice cube trays.
the power or to remove the foods from the compart-These trays should be Ţlled with drinking water and
ment.then placed in the freezer compartment.
Do not use metal tools to remove frost so as toDo not use metal tools to remove the trays when they
avoid seriously damaging the appliance.are stuck-frozen inside the compartment.
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