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 spe-
cial container at the back of the appliance, over the
motor compressor, where it evaporates.
It is important to periodically clean the defrost
water drain hole in the middle of the refrigerator
compartment channel to prevent the water over-
flowing and dripping onto the food inside. Use
the special cleaner provided, which you will find
already inserted into the drain hole.
The freezer compartment, however, will become
progressively covered with frost. This should be
removed with a plastic scraper, whenever the thick-
ness of the frost exceeds 4 mm. During this opera-
tion it is not necessary to switch off the power sup-
ply or to remove the foodstuffs.
However, when the ice becomes very thick on the
inner liner, complete defrosting should be carried
out as follows:
1. pull out the plug from the wall socket or turn the
Important:
thermostat knob to the ?O? setting;
2. remove any stored food, wrap it in several layersNever use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost
of newspaper and put it in a cool place;from the evaporator as you could damage it.
3. leave the door open;Do not use a maechanical device or any artificial
5. turn the thermostat knob back to the requiredmeans to speed up the thawing process other
setting or replace the plug in the power socket.than those recommended by the manufacturer.
6. After two or three hours, reload the previouslyA temperature rise of the frozen food packs, dur-
removed food into the compartment.ing defrosting, may shorten their safe storage
life.
CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS
If the appliance is not functioning properly, checking is not obstructed (see ?Defrosting? section).
that: If your appliance is still not working properly after
making the above checks, contact the nearest
the plug is firmly in the wall socket and the
mains power switch is on;service centre.
there is an electricity supply (find out by pluggingTo obtain fast service, it is essential that when you
in another appliance);apply for it you specify the model and serial number
of your appliance which can be found on the guar-
the thermostat knob is in the correct position.antee certificate or on the rating plate located inside
If there are water drops on the bottom of thethe appliance, on the bottom left-hand side.
cabinet, check that the defrost water drain open-
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