Defrosting

The refrigerator is defrosted automatically

The integrated evaporator on the rear wall of the refrigerator com- partment is defrosted fully automatically.

The water collects in the discharge trough at the back wall of the refrigerator, and is fed through the discharge opening in the catch tray at the compressor where it is evaporated.

Freezer Compartment Defrosting

Moisture is precipitated in the form of white frost in the freezer com-partment during operation and when the door is opened. Remo- ve this white frost from time to time with a soft plastic scraper, e.g. a dough scraper. Do not under any circumstances use hard or pointed objects for this purpose.

The appliance should be defrosted when the thickness of the white frost has reached about 4 mm; but at least once a year. A convenient time for defrosting is any time when the appliance is empty, or only minimally loaded.

Warning!

•Do not use electrical heating appliances or any other mechanical or artificial devices to speed up the defrosting process, with the exception of those recommended in these operating instructions.

•Do not use defrosting sprays, because they may be health endange- ring and/or contain substances damaging to plastics.

Caution! Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands. Hands can freeze to the goods.

Remove frozen goods, pack them in several layers of newspaper, cover them and store them in a cool place, e.g. in a refrigerator.

Switch off the appliance and remove plug from the mains, or switch off or turn out the circuit breaker or the fuse.

After defrosting thoroughly clean the freezer interior, as well as inte- rior accessories (see section: "Cleaning and Care").