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HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REFRIGERATOR
Before any cleaning or maintenance
operation, unplug the appliance from the
mains or disconnect the electrical power
supply.
Defrosting of the refrigerator compartment is
completely automatic.
Droplets of water on the rear wall of the
refrigerator compartment indicate that the
periodic automatic defrost cycle is in progress.
The defrost water is automatically routed to a
drain outlet and into a container fro m which it
evaporates.
Clean the defrost water drain outlet regularly
using the tool supplied with the appliance in
order to ensure defrost water is removed
correctly.
Defrosting the low temperature compartment
Defrost the low temperature compartment
once or twice a year or when the ice
formation is excessive.
It is perfectly normal for ice to form. The
amount of ice which forms and the rate at
which it accumulates will depends on room
temperature and humidity, and on the
frequency with which the door is opened. Ice
formation is concentrated at the top of the
compartment and does not affect the
efficiency of the appliance.
If possible, carry out defrosting when the
compartment is nearly empty.
? Remove the food from the low temperature
compartment, wrap in a newspaper and
group together in a cool place or in a portable
cooler.
? Leave the door open to allow the frost to melt.
? Clean the interior with a sponge soaked in
warm water and/or neutral detergent. Do not
use abrasive substances.
? Rinse the interior and dry thoroughly.
? Put the food back into the compartment.
? Close the door.
? Plug in the appliance once again.
? Switch the appliance on.
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