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DEFROSTING THE FREEZER
The appliance should be defrosted when the Dry the interior of the freezer
thickness of ice on the walls reaches 5-6 mm.compartment thoroughly.
Unplug the appliance. On completion of the defrosting, refit the
Remove the packs of food from the freezer plug.
and wrap them close together in newsp apSwitcher. on the appliance again.
Store in a very cool place or thermally
insulated bag.
Leave the freezer lid open.
Remove the internal defrost water drain plug
(depending on model).
Remove the external defrost water drain plug
(depending on model) and reposition it as
shown in fig(A)ure.A
Place a bowl beneath the drainage channel
to collect the residual water. If available, use
the separato(B)r.
Speed up defrosting by using a spatula to
detach the ice from the freezer walls.
Remove the ice from the bottom of the
freezer.
In order to avoid permanent damage to
the freezer interior, do not use pointed
or sharp metal instruments for removing
the ice.B
Do not use abrasive products or heat up
the interior artificially.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
To obtain the best results from your appliance,
carry out cleaning and maintenance at least
once a year.
Remove the ice from the upper edge.
Clean the inside after defrosting, using a
sponge dampened with warm water and/or
mild detergent.
Clean the motor cooling grille (depending on
model).
Remove dust from the condenser on the rear
of the appliance.
Note:
Before carrying out maintenance, unplug the
appliance.
Do not use abrasive products, scourers
or stain-removers (e.g. acetone,
trichloroethylene) to clean the appliance.
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