Defrosting
The freezer compartment will become progressively covered with frost. This should be removed with the special plastic scraper provided, whenever the thickness of the frost exceeds 1/4Ó.
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 and it is advisable to perform this operation when the appliance is empty.
To carry out complete defrosting proceed as follows:
Remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers of newspaper and put it in a cool place.
Turn the thermostat control (A) to the ÇOÈ setting.
Leave the door open.
To accelerate the defrosting process, place a bowl of hot water inside the freezer (with a piece of cardboard underneath as protection). The defrost water should be collected in a basin placed under the gutter in the central part between base and door. A small flexible hose (supplied with the freezer and fixed inside the plastic scraper handle), to be used as a gutter extension, will make it easier to collect the defrost water.
When defrosting is completed, dry the interior thoroughly.
Turn the thermostat control to a medium setting between 2 and 4 and, after letting the appliance run for at least two hours in the Çfast freezeÈ mode, replace the previously removed food into the compartment.
Important
A temperature rise of the frozen food packs, during defrosting, may shorten their safe storage life.
Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost from the evaporator as this could damage the appliance beyond repair.
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