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 1/4".
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 carry out this operation when the appliance is empty.
To carry out complete defrosting proceed as follows:
1.Remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers of newspaper and put it in a cool place.
2.Turn the thermostat control knob ➄ to the Ç■È setting.
3.Leave the door open and introduce the plastic scraper in the appropriate seating at the base of the cabinet as shown in the figure and place a basin underneath to collect the defrost water.
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4.When defrosting is completed, dry the interior thoroughly.
Keep the scraper for future use.
Turn the thermostat control knob to a medium setting and, after letting the appliance run for at least two hours in the Çfast freezeÈ mode, replace the previously removed food into the compartments.
Important
A temperature rise of the frozen food packs during defrosting may shorten their storage life.
Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost from the evaporator as you could damage the appliance beyond repair.
Important
In the event of a power failure causing the temperature within your freezer to rise, do not re- freeze the food without checking its condition.
The following guidelines should assist you:
Fruits & Vegetables: if soft should be cooked and used up.
Breads & Cakes: can be
Shellfish: should be refrigerated and used up quickly.
Cooked Dishes: i.e. casseroles should be refrigerated and used up.
Large Pieces of Meat: can be
Small Joints: should be cooked and can then be re- frozen as cooked dishes.
Chicken: should also be cooked and
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