Electrolux 70318-5 KG user manual Defrosting, Refrigerator

Defrosting

Refrigerator

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 special container at the back of the appliance, over the motor compressor, where it evaporates.

Freezer

The freezer compartment, however, will become progressively covered with frost. This should be removed with the special plastic scraper provided, whe- never the thicknessof the frost exceeds 4 mm. During this operation it is not necessary to switch off the power supply 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.Remove the frozen food from the freezer, wrap it in several layers of newspaper and put it in a very cool place.

2.Switch off the appliance and pull out the plug, or remove or unscrew the safety fuses.

3.Leave the freezer compartment door open.

4.Insert the plastic scraper into the recess provided under the defrost water channel and place a collec- ting basin under it.

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5.Once defrosting is completed keep the scraper for future use;

6.Turn the thermostat knob to the required setting or replace the plug in the power socket.

Warning!

Never use metal tools to scrape off the frost

Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means to speed up the thawing process other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

A temperature rise of the frozen food packs, during defrosting, may shor- ten their safe storage life.

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