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HOW TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN YOUR FREEZER
We suggest you defrost your freezer once ice
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build up reaches about 3 mm in thickness.
1. 24 hours prior to defrosting, set the
thermostat control knob to position 6 so that
food can reach the coldest temperature.
2. Remove food from the freezer, wrap them
into several layers of newspaper and put
them into the refrigerator or in a cold place.
3. Disconnect the appliance from the
mains supply.
4. Leave the freezer door open.
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collect the defrost water.
6. When the ice starts to melt, you can
accelerate defrosting by scraping the inner
walls with the plastic scraper supplied with
the freezer.
Do not use sharp or cutting instruments
to scrape the ice off. Any damage caused
to the appliance, is not covered by the
guarantee.
7. Clean the inside of the freezer with a sponge
dampened in a solution of warm water and
vinegar. Do not use abrasives, detergents
or soaps.
8. Rinse and dry carefully.
9. Reconnect the appliance to the mains.
10. Operate the freezer for 2 to 3 hours prior to
loading food and leave the thermostat
control knob to position 6.
11. After 24 hours, set the thermostat control
knob to its usual operating position 3.
xCleantheinsidewhendefrosting.
xCleantheoutsidewithasoftclothdampened
in water.
xPeriodically clean the condenser �radiatorO
situated at the rear of the freezer and the
plinth with a vacuum cleaner or a brush.
For prolonged absences
1. Empty all items from the freezer.
2. Disconnect it from the mains.
3. Defrost and clean the inside.
4. Leave the door open to prevent any bad
odour.
Condensation
If the freezer is installed in humid or badly
ventilated rooms �cellar, garageO under particular
humidity conditions �higher than 85NO there mayPower failure
be some condensation forming on the applianceIf it is expected to last more than 12 hours: leave
walls.the food in the freezer and keep the door shut.
In extreme cases, you may notice water droplets.If it lasts more than 12 hours and any food start
This phenomena does not affect the operationto thaw, try to use it as soon as possible or cook
and the performance of the appliance.and refreeze it.
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